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The Bible in a Year

A weekly walk through all 66 books of the Bible, where you can discover more about Scripture and how it shapes your life today. A new episode drops each Wednesday in 2026.

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19. Why Some Scholars Call Isaiah the “Fifth Gospel”

Dr. Michael Chan shares the summary of the Book of Isaiah, covering its origins, historical context, key themes, and enduring...

18. Why the Song of Songs Is the Weirdest Book in the Bible

Dr. Elaine James unpacks the Song of Songs: love, desire, ecology, and why this wild book matters.

17. The Book of Ecclesiastes: Wisdom for When Life Feels Pointless

Dr. Cameron Howard explores the book of Ecclesiastes, meaning, vanity, and finding joy in life.

16. The Book of Proverbs: Woman Wisdom, Jesus, and the Art of Living Well

Dr. Diane Jacobson on the Book of Proverbs, wisdom poetry, and the fear of the Lord.

15. The Book of Psalms: A Timeless Conversation with God

Unlock the meaning of the Psalms. We discuss their five-book division, the role of lament in worship, and how to...

14. The Book of Job: Can You Love What You Cannot Control?

Job scholars Kathryn Schifferdecker and Diane Jacobson, along with host Katie Langston, unpack suffering, lament, and the whirlwind.

13. Esther

Dr. Kathryn Schifferdecker guides us through the Book of Esther's surprising story of survival and faith.

12: Ezra & Nehemiah

Cameron Howard explores Ezra & Nehemiah, the return from exile, and rebuilding community after everything has changed.

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Kathryn Schifferdecker

Kathryn Schifferdecker

Kathryn M Schifferdecker is Professor and Elva B. Lovell Chair of Old Testament at Luther Seminary. Ordained in the Evangelical...

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Kristofer Phan Coffman

Kristofer Phan Coffman

Kristofer Phan Coffman is Assistant Professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary. He received his Ph.D. from the Department of...

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Jennifer Wojciechowski

Jennifer Wojciechowski

Jennifer Hornyak Wojciechowski is assistant professor of church history, and she has been teaching at Luther since 2019. Prior to...

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Katie Langston

Katie Langston is a doubter by nature and a believer by grace. She grew up Mormon in a small Utah...

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