Author

  1. Matthew 13:44-52 – Pentecost 9 (A)

    book
    07/24/23
    4 mins
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the parable of buried treasure.
    Matthew 13:44-52 – Pentecost 9 (A)

  2. Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 – Pentecost 8 (A)

    book
    07/18/23
    4 mins
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the parable of the seed that grows while the hired men are sleeping.
    Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 – Pentecost 8 (A)

  3. The Relationship Between Faith and Reason with David Andersen

    book
    07/18/23
    5 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara
    Author David Andersen joins Kelsi to discuss his book, "What Can We Really Know? The Strengths and Limits of Human Understanding" and how the study of knowledge leads us to some inevitable truths about ourselves and the limits of knowledge, in general.
    The Relationship Between Faith and Reason with David Andersen

  4. 315: Girard - The End of Scapegoating

    book
    07/15/23
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Hey Man, Nice Shot. In this episode, we discuss Rene Girard’s argument for why Jesus’ death as a scapegoat is unique to all other sacrifices in human history. What is violence for? What is a scapegoat, and why is one necessary for peace and good order? How does Jesus break the law machinery that demands a victim?
    315: Girard - The End of Scapegoating

  5. Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 – Pentecost 7 (A)

    book
    07/10/23
    4 mins
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    On this episode of Preaching the Text, Steve Paulson unpacks the famous parable of the sower.
    Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 – Pentecost 7 (A)

  6. Run Wild with God's Gift (Matthew 25:14-30)

    book
    07/05/23
    4 mins
    By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price
    In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price delve into the parable of the talents found in Matthew 25:14-30. Join us as we examine how this passage shows us a God that isn't afraid to be wild with the gospel.
    Run Wild with God's Gift (Matthew 25:14-30)

  7. Jesus Limits Forgiveness? (Matthew 18:21-35)

    book
    06/07/23
    2 mins
    By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price
    In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price explore Matthew 18:21-35, a difficult parable shared by Jesus. We will examine the profound themes of forgiveness, mercy, and the importance of recognizing our own sinfulness.
    Jesus Limits Forgiveness? (Matthew 18:21-35)

  8. Who's Afraid of Deconstruction? with Bruce Hillman

    book
    05/12/23
    3 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara | Bruce Hillman
    Who's Afraid of Deconstruction? with Bruce Hillman
    Who's Afraid of Deconstruction? with Bruce Hillman

  9. The Woman Jesus Called a Dog ( Matthew 15:21-28)

    book
    05/10/23
    1 min
    By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price
    In this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price will be diving into Matthew 15:21-28, a passage that challenges our understanding of faith in Christ and His mercy.
    The Woman Jesus Called a Dog ( Matthew 15:21-28)

  10. An Intro to Christ's Atonement with Caleb Keith

    book
    04/06/23
    3 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara | Caleb Keith
    Caleb Keith joins Kelsi to discuss Christ's atonement and the most common theories of the atonement, including Substitution, Christus Victor, and Exemplar or Moral.
    An Intro to Christ's Atonement with Caleb Keith

  11. Faith and Prayer

    book
    03/30/23
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    Oftentimes we interpret our prayers through the lens of our emotions, or our passion behind the prayers we pray. When those prayers aren't answered the way we want, we examine the level of passion, or our method of prayer, to see what needs to be fixed.
    Faith and Prayer

  12. Jane Grizzle and Bodily Limitations

    book
    03/27/23
    7 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara
    Writer Jane Grizzle talks on what the body’s limitations can teach us about God’s work for us.
    Jane Grizzle and Bodily Limitations