Our Latest Program: Sunday April 27, 2025

Resurrection in Fits and Starts and the Abiding Jesus - Episode #4179

Join us for Episode 4179 of Day1 with Rev. Dr. Hyemin Na, Assistant Professor of Worship, Media and Culture at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. In her sermon, “Resurrection in Fits and Starts and the Abiding Jesus,” based on John 20:19-31, Dr. Na reflects on how resurrection unfolds through trauma, presence, and persistent peace. This message invites us into the second Sunday of Easter with honesty and hope. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration of faith that lingers, heals, and abides.

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Who Are We Persecuting? - Episode #4180

Join us for Day1 Episode 4180 featuring Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow. His sermon, “Who Are We Persecuting?” explores Acts 9:1-20 and the dramatic transformation of Saul. Through stories of grace, confrontation, and community, Rev. Reyes-Chow invites us to examine the ways we knowingly—or unknowingly—harm others, and how we might be called to change. It’s a powerful reflection for the 3rd Sunday of Easter. Tune in for this honest, hopeful message of growth and grace.

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How Megachurches Reflect the World Around Us

Rev. Dr. Hyemin Na
United Methodist Church

Rev. Dr. Hyemin Na joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4179 of Day1 to reflect on how megachurches mirror our broader cultural moment. Drawing from her research and upcoming book, she explores what church structure reveals about our values—and what faithful resistance looks like. How can we lead communities that abide in purpose, instead of productivity?

This Easter: Preach the Gospel, Not the Headlines

Rev. Mark Ramsey
Presbyterian Church (USA)

Rev. Mark Ramsey joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4178 of Day1 to explore what it means to preach hope in uncertain times. Reflecting on the Easter message, pastoral courage, and the power of proclaiming truth, he reminds us that gospel proclamation isn’t optional. How can we preach with faith when the world feels unsteady?

Jesus vs. Caesar: A Radical Lesson on Gratitude

Dr. Diana Butler Bass
The Episcopal Church

Dr. Diana Butler Bass joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4177 of Day1 to explore the radical nature of Jesus’ teachings on gratitude. Drawing from Luke 14, Roman law, and ancient economic systems, they invite us to rethink our assumptions about thankfulness and power. How might embracing biblical gratitude free us from transactional faith? Read and reflect on the liberating call to live beyond empire.

Coming to Faith Doesn’t Mean the Search Is Over

Rev. Dr. Jared E. Alcántara
Baptist

Rev. Dr. Jared Alcántara joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4176 of Day1 to explore spiritual longing and new beginnings. Drawing from Philippians 3:4b-14, they examine the transformative power of meeting Christ in our search. How can we embrace continual renewal in our faith journey? Read and reflect on reinvigorating your spiritual walk.

The Sacred Power of Radio Preaching

The Rev. Dr. Thomas G. Long
Presbyterian Church (USA)

Rev. Dr. Tom Long joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4175 of Day1 to explore the enduring power of radio preaching. Reflecting on the legacy of the Protestant Hour, he reveals how audio sermons invite intimacy, imagination, and personal connection. What unique role does radio still play in spiritual formation? Read and reflect on the power of voice in the life of faith.

Preaching Wisdom for a Polarized Age

The Rev. Dr. Thomas G. Long
Presbyterian Church (USA)

Rev. Dr. Jared E. Alcántara
Baptist

In Episode #4174 of Day1, Rev. Dr. Tom Long and Rev. Dr. Jared Alcántara join host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime to explore how preachers can faithfully navigate a polarized, divided world. How can we name injustice without causing division? Discover practical insights for preaching with humility, courage, and compassion in challenging times.

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Peter Wallace Presents the Day1 Ministry and a Brief History of The Protestant Hour

The Rev. Peter M. Wallace
The Episcopal Church

Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church in Atlanta, home base of the Day1 ministry, invited producer and host Peter Wallace to share about the ministry. He also provides a brief history of great preaching on the Protestant Hour and Day1 with audio clips.

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Day1 Event with the Most Rev. Michael Curry

The Most Rev. Michael Curry
The Episcopal Church

On March 21, 2023, at a Day1 Dinner Event in Atlanta, Episcopal Presiding Bishop Michael Curry offered an inspiring message of faith in today's world. Also participating in the evening's program were the Rev. Peter Wallace (host and producer of Day1), the Very Rev. Sam Candler (Dean of the Cathedral of St. Philip), the Rt. Rev. Robert C. Wright (Bishop of the Diocese of Atlanta), emcees Chris Chandler and Jared Yamamoto (of Day1's flagship station WSB 95.5), and others.

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Day1 Zoom Webinar Celebrating the Life and Legacy of C. T. Vivian

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Day1 presents a challenging and timely conversation on the life and legacy of the late Civil Rights leader and powerful preacher, Dr. C. T. Vivian. CNN's Don Lemon moderates a panel with Dr. Bernice King, Ambassador Andrew Young, son Al Vivan, and Steve Fiffer.

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Day1 Zoom Salon with Susan Sparks

The Rev. Susan Sparks
American Baptist Churches USA

Day1 host Peter Wallace has a fun and inspirational conversation with the Rev. Susan Sparks, stand-up comedian, Baptist pastor, and author of several books including her latest, "Love, a Tiara, and a Cupcake"...

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Day1 Salon: Next Gen Preachers Roundtable

The Rev. Christopher Henry
Presbyterian Church (USA)

The Rev. Robert W. Lee IV
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship

The Rev. Dr. Joshua Scott
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship

The Rev. Palmer Cantler
United Methodist Church

Victoria Lawson
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship

The Rev. Brandon Duke
The Episcopal Church

Six up-and-coming preachers and church leaders gather to share their authentic and inspiring thoughts about where we are now and where we're heading as the church in this new day. Watch our Day1 Zoom Salon here!

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Day1 Book Launch Party Video

The Rev. Dr. Ozzie E. Smith, Jr.
United Church of Christ

The Rev. Dr. Joanna Adams
Presbyterian Church (USA)

The Rev. Dr. Charles Reeb
United Methodist Church

The Rev. Dr. Anna Carter Florence
Presbyterian Church (USA)

The Rev. Juan Carlos Huertas
United Methodist Church

The Rev. Peter M. Wallace
The Episcopal Church

The Rev. Dr. William E. Flippin, Jr.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

The Rev. Dr. Micah T. J. Jackson
The Episcopal Church

Day1 presents a video Book Launch Party for the new book, "Bread Enough for All: A Day1 Guide to Life," published by Church Publishing, Inc. Join Day1 host Peter Wallace and seven outstanding preachers/church leaders who share their sermon excerpts from the book and engage in conversation and Q&A: Joanna M. Adams, Anna Carter Florence, William Flippin Jr., Juan Carlos Huertas, Micah Jackson, Charley Reeb, and Ozzie Smith Jr.

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Bonus Day1 Sermon! The Rev. Jane Mitchell Weston: "What Will We Plant Together?" (Mark 4:26-34)

The Rev. Jane Mitchell Weston
The Episcopal Church

In a special sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, the Rev. Jane Mitchell Weston says the two parables in Mark 4 give us imagery of the kingdom of God starting as something tiny, almost imperceptible, and growing in mysterious and magnificent ways. Yet the growth in the parable is God’s doing, not ours--which can liberate us from the feeling that we have to do it all, that we’re in charge of the success of the Kingdom of God.

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Day1 Worship On the Way Podcast - Pilot

The Rev. Dr. Eric Barreto
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship

Day1 Worship on the Way

Day1 is pleased to present a pilot for a potential new weekly podcast: Worship On the Way. Experience a half hour worship experience with hymns, songs, and prayers, along with a powerful sermon by an outstanding Day1 preacher.

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The Alban Conversation: Preaching Easter Online - Audio Version

The Rev. Peter M. Wallace
The Episcopal Church

The Rev. Nathan E. Kirkpatrick
The Episcopal Church

Here's the audio version of The Alban Conversation with Nathan Kirkpatrick, Day1's Peter Wallace, and Duke's Christine Parton Burkett on preaching Easter online--and anytime.

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The Rev. John Vannorsdall: "Come and Have Breakfast" - A Protestant Hour Easter Message

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The Rev. John Vannorsdall, Lutheran pastor and chaplain at Yale University and Gettysburg Seminary, was the Protestant Hour's regular Lutheran preacher from 1976 until 1990. He passed away earlier this week. We remember him and his astounding impact on the church with a presentation of his Easter sermon originally airing April 6, 1980. May he rest in peace.

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Special Day1 Podcast with Peter Wallace - Love in the Time of Coronavirus

The Rev. Peter M. Wallace
The Episcopal Church

Get a sneak preview of a special Day1 program that will air on the radio on June 14, with the Rev. Peter Wallace offering a sermon entitled, "Love in the Time of Coronavirus." And gain ideas for how to share God's love in difficult times.

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Gordon Stewart: Two Universities: Paris and Liberty

The Rev. Gordon Stewart
Presbyterian Church (USA)

In this audio feature, the Rev. Gordon Stewart compares Thomas Aquinas' experience at Paris University with today's Liberty University.