Author

  1. Matthew 18:1-20 – Pentecost 15 (A)

    book
    09/05/23
    4 mins
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson examine a number of topics brought up by Jesus in Matthew 18.
    Matthew 18:1-20 – Pentecost 15 (A)

  2. Opposition and Suffering

    book
    08/30/23
    4 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    Dr. Paulson goes deeper into the idea of opposing God in his word. He describes how this opposition and attack on the faith interacts with our suffering.
    Opposition and Suffering

  3. Mental Illness and the Gospel with John Bryant

    book
    08/30/23
    5 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara
    This week’s episode is a conversation between author John Bryant and Kelsi about John’s new book (out in September), A Quiet Mind to Suffer With: Mental Illness, Trauma, and the Death of Christ.
    Mental Illness and the Gospel with John Bryant

  4. 2 Thessalonians

    book
    07/26/23
    4 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    Dr. Paulson transitions into the final chapter of Luther's Outlaw God Volume 1. This time, he looks at 2 Thessalonians to address the issues of suffering and evil.
    2 Thessalonians

  5. Why Do I Suffer

    book
    07/19/23
    4 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    Dr. Paulson discusses human suffering.
    Why Do I Suffer

  6. 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

  7. Episode 237: Despair, Life without Hope

    book
    07/04/23
    9 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SEVEN, Mike, Wade, and Greg discuss despair, disenchantment, acedia, and other despair-related things.
    Episode 237: Despair, Life without Hope

  8. Matthew 11:25-30 – Pentecost 6 (A)

    book
    07/03/23
    4 mins
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the way in which Christ relieves us of our burdens, whether burdens of sin or burdens of suffering.
    Matthew 11:25-30 – Pentecost 6 (A)

  9. Episode 236: Disappointment, Life without Meaning

    book
    06/27/23
    9 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SIX, Mike and Wade discuss disappointment.
    Episode 236: Disappointment, Life without Meaning

  10. Episode 235: Death, The Great Enemy of Life

    book
    06/21/23
    9 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE, Mike, Wade, and Greg (sitting in Jason’s abandoned seat) discuss death.
    Episode 235: Death, The Great Enemy of Life

  11. Psalm 106a verses 1-23 Alex Mackey sings "My Hidden Sin"

    book
    05/19/23
    4 mins
    By Chad Bird
    In this first of 2 episodes on Psalm 106, Chad addresses the Psalms bleak descriptions of Israel's failures. Alex Mackey sings "My Hidden Sin"

  12. Suffering and Grief with Sarah Condon

    book
    04/20/23
    3 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara
    In today’s episode, Sarah Condon shares her experience with grief and suffering after the death of her parents.
    Suffering and Grief with Sarah Condon