1. The first episode of Preaching the Text introduces the hosts, Dr. Steven Paulson and Pr. John Hoyum, as they start this new study of the Sunday lectionary texts.
  2. Divide by Two, but Add by One. In this episode, we discuss Nestorius’ sermon on whether Mary was Theotokos or not and what happens when one tries to comment on the two natures of God using Greek philosophy to exegete Scripture.
  3. God Doesn’t Do Prophet-sharing. In this episode, we discuss Gerhard von Rad’s explanation of a prophet’s freedom and lack of choice regarding his call and proclamation. What’s at stake for preachers, and all Christians, when God calls us to speak a specific word, to a specific people, at a specific time according to his decision?
  4. God Has No Skin in The Game? In this episode, we discuss Tertullian’s argument against Marcion about God’s being born flesh and blood in his treatise, On The Flesh of Christ. What’s at stake when well-meaning Christians disembody God and, consequently, Christians?
  5. The conversation of the 2nd article of the Apostle's Creed continues.
  6. Today on the Almanac, we remember the saint behind the title of a popular book and miniseries about World War 2.
  7. Today on the Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about Christianity and facial hair.
  8. Today on the show, we remember the conversion of the first singing Country and Western Cowboy.
  9. Today on the show, we remember the famous Quaker John Woolman.