Podcast Overview

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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.
Wednesday, November 30, 2022

11/30/22

11 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we commemorate St. Andrew on his feast day.
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.
No Compulsion

11/21/22

1 min

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

On this episode, Dr. Paulson discusses how sin and the devil are not compulsory forces.
277: Von Rad - The Prophet's Freedom

11/16/22

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

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?
276: Tertullian - On the Flesh of Christ

11/13/22

4 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

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?
Psalm 82 Chris Lizotte Sings "Arise O God"

11/11/22

1 min

By Chad Bird

Psalm 82 gives us a glimpse into the cosmic realm where God pronounces judgement on the fallen angels.
Tuesday, November 8, 2022

11/08/22

9 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we remember a Christian “devoted to the least of these,” Dorothy Day.
274: Ireneaus of Lyon - Jesus summed up in Himself the long history of the human race

11/06/22

4 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

The Stuff That Heresies Are Made Of. In this episode, we discuss Ireneaus’ attack on the Marcionite and Gnostic heresies, which sought to divide Christ’s two natures, and the ramifications of this teaching for the churches today.
Psalm 81 Izzi Ray songs "Honey From The Rock"

11/04/22

2 mins

By Chad Bird

Psalm 81 is another description of the errors of God’s people throughout history.