Podcast Overview

Author

John 1:1–19 – Christmas Day (A)

12/18/22

1 min

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

Today we learn of the mystery of Christ become flesh. Our normal inclination is to think of God beyond our comprehension in holy majesty – too far above for us to imagine.
283: Luther - It is true that the child was born of the virgin and is mine

12/16/22

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

It’s Addressed To You. Open It! In this episode, we discuss Martin Luther’s sermon on Luke 2 for Christmas afternoon. What’s the consequence of the “to you” and “for you” of Luke’s Gospel message for Christians?
Matthew 1:18-25 – Advent 4 (A)

12/13/22

1 min

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

On this episode of preaching the text we study Matthew's story of Christ's conception and birth.
281: The Torah Anticipates Lawbreaking

12/07/22

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Torah! Torah! Torah! In this episode, we discuss the book, Reading Moses, Seeing Jesus: How the Torah (Law) Fulfills its Goal in Yeshua (Jesus). This time it’s all about how to read and exegete the Scriptures to reveal the purpose and goal of the Torah and what that means for us today.
Advent Special: Hannah Anderson and When Heaven and Nature Sing

12/07/22

2 mins

By Kelsi Klembara
Matthew 11:2-15 – Advent 3 (A)

12/05/22

1 min

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

Today we talk about John's imprisonment and his doubts about Christ as the messiah.
Flame and the Lutheran Distinction

12/01/22

2 mins

By Flame | Kelsi Klembara

Kelsi chats with acclaimed hip hop and rap artist, Flame, about why he has found a home in the doctrines and beliefs of Lutheranism.
How the Church Reads the Bible

11/29/22

2 mins

By Scott Keith

Caleb, Scott, and Adam are joined by John Hoyum to talk about how churches across the world read and preach the Bible.
- Church Tradition
- Scripture
Matthew 3:1-12 – Advent 2 (A)

11/28/22

1 min

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

Today, we talk about the first encounter of Jesus with John the Baptist.
279: Tim Keller - The Purpose of Christmas

11/24/22

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

They Call Me… Tim. In this episode, we discuss Tim Keller’s sermon, The Purpose of Christmas. Does it matter that Jesus’ birth is a historical fact? What’s the difference between an eyewitness account and a legend? What are we really preaching at Christmas, and why should anyone care?
Matthew 24:36-44 – Advent 1 (A)

11/23/22

1 min

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

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.
Tuesday, November 22, 2022

11/22/22

14 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we to the mailbag for a special Tuesday edition with a question about the Apocrypha.