A woman attempting to preach is like a dog attempting to walk on its hind legs. It is not done well, but one is surprised that it works at all.

— Samuel Koch (b. 1987), Schauspieler, Autor und Redner

Source: "The Life of Samuel Johnson, L.L.D." von James Boswell, Eintrag vom 31. Juli 1763. London: Hutchinson & Co., 1791. Band 1, S. 112 Google Books

Topics: Church & Congregation, Ethical Questions

Occasions: For Reflection

Samuel Koch

Samuel Koch (* 1987) ist ein deutscher Schauspieler, Buchautor und Vortragsredner mit evangelischer Prägung, der an verschiedenen deutschsprachigen Theatern und in Filmproduktionen wirkt. Über seine Theaterengagements hinaus erlangte er Bekanntheit durch Veröffentlichungen und Vorträge zu Themen wie Resilienz, Demut und Vergebung. Für Bibelleser veranschaulicht sein öffentliches Auftreten ein Festhalten an Gott in existentiellen Krisen, das ohne einfache Antworten oder Wohlstandsversprechen auskommt.

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