Day1 Weekly Podcast

Day1 Weekly Podcast

Discover a new source of inspiration each week with the Day1 Weekly Podcast, where a diverse cross-section of America's most compelling preachers from mainline Protestant churches share powerful messages of faith, hope, and love. For nearly 80 years, Day1—originally known as The Protestant Hour—has been a trusted voice in Christian broadcasting, offering spiritual guidance and hope to millions of listeners. Whether you're seeking Bible-based sermons, insights into Scripture, or practical ways to deepen your faith, Day1 provides a rich and engaging experience. Each episode features a thought-provoking message from a different preacher, accompanied by interviews that explore the sermon text and discuss how you can apply these teachings to your everyday life. Produced by the Alliance for Christian Media, Day1 is dedicated to sharing the hope of God’s love through podcasts, radio broadcasts, and online platforms. Tune in to discover how these inspiring messages can strengthen your faith and help you navigate a world in need of unity and hope.

Episodes

Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing - Episode #4240

June 22, 2026 • 52 mins
Join us for Day1 Episode #4240 with Rev. Dr. Janiece Renee Williams, Visiting Lecturer in Homiletics at Virginia Theological Seminary, preaching “Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing” on Acts 19:11-20. For the 5th Sunday after Pentecost, Dr. Williams reflects on the danger of using Jesus’ name for power, status, or self-interest without truly knowing and embodying Christ. Her message calls us from religious perfo...
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12 Square Miles of Clay - Episode #4239

June 15, 2026 • 51 mins
Join us for Day1 Episode 4239 with Rev. Dr. Joe Evans, senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Marietta, Georgia, as he shares his sermon “12 Square Miles of Clay,” based on 2 Timothy 2:8-15. For the 4th Sunday after Pentecost, Rev. Evans invites us to remember Jesus Christ by noticing the people closest to us, practicing everyday kindness, and trusting that faithful presence can shape the world. Tune in for this ...
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Why Did Sarah Laugh? Embracing God’s Holy Absurdity - Episode #4238

June 8, 2026 • 46 mins
Join us for Day1 Episode #4238 with Rev. Dr. Casey Sigmon, Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship at Saint Paul School of Theology. Her sermon, “Why Did Sarah Laugh? Embracing God’s Holy Absurdity,” is based on Genesis 18:1-15 and 21:1-7. On the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Year A, Sigmon reflects on Sarah’s laughter, God’s unexpected promises, and the holy possibility that stories we thought were...
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God is Our Portion - Episode #4237

June 1, 2026 • 46 mins
Join us for Day1 Episode 4237 with Bishop Robert C. Wright, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, as he preaches “God is Our Portion” on Genesis 12:1-9. For the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Year A, Bishop Wright reflects on God’s call to Abram and Sarai, the promise of blessing, and the faithful journey of discovering that God is enough. With warmth and clarity, he invites us to trust God’s companionshi...
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Creator Creates Creation - Episode #4236

May 25, 2026 • 51 mins
Join us for Day1 Episode 4236 with Rev. Dr. Katie Hays, founder and lead evangelist of Galileo Church in Fort Worth, Texas. Her sermon, “Creator Creates Creation,” is based on Genesis 1:1-2:4a and explores the deep connection between God, creation, and all that God has made. For Trinity Sunday, Rev. Dr. Hays invites us to consider creation not as a science lesson, but as a faith claim: that God is invested in this good ...
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This is Not an A.I. Sermon - Episode #4235

May 18, 2026 • 54 mins
Join us for Day1 Episode 4235 with the Rev. Dr. Michael DeLashmutt, Dean of the Chapel and Associate Professor of Theology at General Theological Seminary in New York City. His sermon, “This is Not an A.I. Sermon,” is based on Genesis 11:1-9. For the Day of Pentecost, Dr. DeLashmutt reflects on Babel, artificial intelligence, productivity, human worth, and the Spirit’s gift of communion.
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Jubilant with Joy - Episode #4234

May 11, 2026 • 49 mins
Join us for Episode 4234 of Day1 with Rev. Dr. Chris Holmes, Senior Pastor and Head of Staff at North Avenue Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Georgia. His sermon, “Jubilant with Joy,” is based on Psalm 68:1–10, 32–35. For the 7th Sunday of Easter and Ascension of the Lord, Rev. Dr. Holmes reflects on joy that endures, God’s power and nearness, and the humility of trusting God in a troubled world. Listen...
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The Unknown God - Episode #4233

May 4, 2026 • 46 mins
Join us for Day1 Episode 4233 as Rev. Dr. Scott Rennie, Minister of St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland, brings a message titled The Unknown God, based on Acts 17:22-31. Preaching for the 6th Sunday of Easter, he reflects on faith, mystery, humility, and the risen Christ who makes God known without removing wonder. This thoughtful sermon speaks to spiritual searching in a world hungry for certainty and control. Tune in...
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Jesus Standing - Episode #4232

April 27, 2026 • 38 mins
Join us for Day1 Episode 4232 as Rev. Dr. Brian Coulter, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth, Texas, preaches Jesus Standing from Acts 7:55-60. On the Fifth Sunday of Easter, he reflects on the challenge of knowing when to sit, stand, or kneel in faithful response to the world around us. With humor, honesty, and theological depth, this sermon points to the Christ who does not remain distant, but stands with us. Tune i...
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We Have To Read It Both Ways - Episode #4231

April 20, 2026 • 36 mins
Join us for Day1 Episode 4231 featuring Rev. Jim Keat, Minister of Digital Worship & Education at The Riverside Church in New York City. In his sermon, “We Have To Read It Both Ways,” based on John 10:1-10, Jim reflects on abundant life, restored community, and the call to resist systems of death. In this Eastertide message for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, he invites us to practice resurrection here and now. Tune in...
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What Are You Talking About? - Episode #4230

April 13, 2026 • 51 mins
Join us for Day1 Episode 4230 with Rev. Katie Nakamura Rengers, Episcopal priest and preacher in the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama. In her sermon, What Are You Talking About?, based on Luke 24:13-35, she reflects on the road to Emmaus, resurrection hope, failure, attention, and the surprising ways Christ meets us in ordinary life. Set in the Easter season, this message invites listeners to bear witness to hope with honesty and coura...
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Love After Alleluia! - Episode #4229

April 6, 2026 • 43 mins
Join us for Day1 Episode 4229 as Rev. Canon Louis C. “Skip” Schueddig, former Executive Director of the Alliance for Christian Media, offers the sermon “The Resurrection: Love After Alleluia!” on John 20:19-31. On this Second Sunday of Easter, he reflects on Jesus breathing the Holy Spirit upon the disciples and calling the church into a life shaped by love, peace, and hope. This thoughtful Easter message sp...
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The Resurrection: The Ultimate Meta-Narrative - Episode #4228

March 30, 2026 • 42 mins
Join us for Day1 Episode 4228 with Fr. Ronald Rolheiser of the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas, preaching The Resurrection: The Ultimate Meta-Narrative on Matthew 28:1-10. In this Easter Sunday message, Father Ron reflects on resurrection as the foundation of Christian hope, inviting us to become midwives of hope in a fearful and uncertain world. With wisdom, clarity, and spiritual depth, he connects the promise of ...
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Carriers of Destiny - Episode #4227

March 23, 2026 • 46 mins
Join us for Day1 Episode #4227 with Rev. Enid Almanzar of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition in West Orange, New Jersey. In “Carriers of Destiny,” based on Matthew 21:1-11, she reflects on Palm Sunday through the humble donkey that carried Christ into Jerusalem. This sermon explores surrender, liberation, purpose, and the upside-down power of God’s kingdom as Holy Week begins. It is a thoughtful and timely ...
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Loving Life Without Rejecting Death - Episode #4226

March 16, 2026 • 51 mins
Join us for Day1 Episode 4226 as Rev. Mary Anona Stoops of North Decatur Presbyterian Church in Decatur, Georgia, brings a thoughtful message titled “Loving Life Without Rejecting Death,” based on John 11. In this Fifth Sunday in Lent sermon, she reflects on grief, truth-telling, and the kind of love that comes close to what hurts. Listen for Jesus’ tears, the call to “unbind,” and a hope that abides e...
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Are You Ready to Witness a Miracle? - Episode #4225

March 9, 2026 • 44 mins
Join us for Day1 Episode 4225 as Rev. Dr. Chelsea Yarborough of the Association of Theological Schools (Durham, NC) proclaims “Are You Ready to Witness a Miracle?” on Psalm 23:1-6. Listening to this familiar psalm in a fresh register, she invites us to ask who we’re following, where we find restoration in the valley, and how we learn to notice everyday grace. For the 4th Sunday in Lent (Year A), this message holds...
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Leaving Your Water Jar - Episode #4224

March 2, 2026 • 48 mins
Join us for Day1 Episode 4224 as Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis of Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, proclaims the sermon “Leaving Your Water Jar,” based on John 4:25–30. Set on the Third Sunday in Lent, this sermon revisits Jesus’ transformative encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well, exploring themes of truth-telling, liberation, and God’s relentless pursuit of relationship. With theological i...
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Make Me a Blessing - Episode #4223

February 23, 2026 • 43 mins
Join us for Day1 Episode 4223 with Rev. Dr. Jake Myers of Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA. In his sermon “Make Me a Blessing” on Genesis 12:1–4, Jake explores God’s call to Abram as a summons into movement—away from sameness and toward a life that becomes blessing for others. In this Second Sunday in Lent message, he invites us to consider how faith is formed through going, disorientation,...
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Christ's Temptations and Ours - Day1 Classics - Episode #4222

February 16, 2026 • 46 mins
Join us for this week’s Day1 Classics episode, Episode 4222, featuring Rev. Dr. Charles P. Price of Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. In “Christ’s Temptations and Ours,” based on Luke 4:1-13, Price explores Jesus’ wilderness testing and the temptations that still press on human life—comfort, power, and the lure of self-justifying martyrdom. Set in the 1st Sunday in Lent (Year A), this sermon i...
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Living a Transfigured Life in Jesus - Episode #4221

February 9, 2026 • 50 mins
Join us for Day1 Episode 4221 with Bishop A. Robert “Rob” Hirschfeld of the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire in Concord, NH. In “Living a Transfigured Life in Jesus,” preached on Matthew 17:1-9, Bishop Rob reflects on the mystery of Christ’s transfiguration and what it means to live from our identity as God’s beloved. This Transfiguration Sunday message invites us to follow Jesus down the mounta...
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