1. On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the parable of buried treasure.
  2. 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.
  3. 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?
  4. On this episode of Preaching the Text, Steve Paulson unpacks the famous parable of the sower.
  5. The conversation of the 2nd article of the Apostle's Creed continues.