Podcast Overview

Author

A case for the resurrection, part 1

11/01/23

5 mins

By Adam Francisco | David Andersen

David and Adam begin to build a case for the resurrection of Jesus using minimal and uncontested facts from history—beginning with the crucifixion and death of Jesus.
326: Forde - Loser Takes All, the victory of Christ

10/21/23

9 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

I’m A Loser, Baby, So Why Don’t You Resurrect Me? In this episode, we discuss the difference between our ideas of Jesus as a “winner” who gives us big wins in life versus Jesus, who wins by losing to sin, death, and the devil. We read Gerhard Forde’s article “Loser Takes All” and consider how we bend Jesus to our ideas of satisfaction, safety, and success.
They Are Not The Prophet You're Looking For(John 1:19-28 and Matthew 11:7-15)

09/27/23

5 mins

By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price

In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Pice explore two seemingly opposing passages from the Bible: John 1:19-28 and Matthew 11:7-15.
- Work of Christ
- Jesus Christ
"When I get to Heaven, gonna . . ."

09/08/23

4 mins

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

To be human is by its very nature to be finite.
No Resurrection, No Christianity (1 Corinthians 15:12-340)

08/30/23

4 mins

By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price

In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price take a look at 1 Corinthians 15:12-34. This passage addresses the core of Christian faith – the resurrection of Christ and its implications.
Matthew 15:21-28 – Pentecost 12 (A)

08/14/23

4 mins

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the story of the Canaanite woman who begs that he heal her daughter.
315: Girard - The End of Scapegoating

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?
The Fact of the Ressurection

06/06/23

2 mins

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

In this episode, Dr. Paulson talks about the significance of Christ's actual death and resurrection and its effect on how we view the "plain text" of Scripture.
John 17:1-11 – Easter 7 (A)

05/15/23

1 min

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss church unity.
John 14:15-21 – Easter 6 (A)

05/08/23

1 min

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson examine Christ's teaching in John 14 that if someone loves him, that person will keep Christ's commandments.
John 14:1-14 – Easter 5 (A)

05/01/23

1 min

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

In this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss an important story from the gospel of John that is often used for funerals.
John 10:1-10 – Easter 4 (A)

04/28/23

1 min

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the conversation of Jesus with the Pharisees in which Jesus identifies himself as the shepherd of the sheep.