Podcast Overview

Author

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.
Doctrine and Practice…and Lousy World Cup Predictions

11/17/22

9 mins

By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND SIX, Jason and Wade discuss doctrine and practice, defining both and then dealing with how the two relate.
- Practical Theology
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?
273: Forde - The preaching and teaching of Jesus can only be handed on as the Word of the cross

11/02/22

4 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Did Jesus Have to Die For That Sermon? In this episode, we discuss Gerhard Force’s book "Theology is For Proclamation," specifically the focus and function of all Jesus’ preaching and how it defines Christian preaching in every generation.
- Preaching
- Gerhard Forde
Painfully Hidden

10/17/22

1 min

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

In this episode, Paulson discusses why God hides the Gospel.
- Preaching
- Gospel
SOC S5 Commercial - The Christian Life Whats Your Thing

10/10/22

1 min

By Dan van Voorhis | Debi Winrich

The Soul of Christianity is back with a new season about the Christian life.
- The Christian Life
- Practical Theology
Thielicke, “A Little Exercise for Young Theologians,” Part 2

09/10/22

9 mins

By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THREE, Mike, Wade, and Jason continue their discussion of Helmut Thielicke’s A Little Exercise for Young Theologians. The guys think the book is worth reading, not only for young theologians, but all theologians, laity and the ordained.
- Book Review
- Practical Theology
Psalm 33 Rebekah Caggegi Sings " The Earth is Full of Your Steadfast Love"

08/19/22

2 mins

By Chad Bird

Rebekah Caggegi sings “ The earth is full of Your steadfast love”.
- Life Everlasting
- Fear
Intercessory Prayers and Prayers of Lament

08/10/22

1 min

By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik

We join Rev. Bob Hiller for a discussion on praying the "right way," as well as what happens when we pray for other people.
- Prayer
- Practical Theology
How to Pray with Bob Hiller

08/03/22

1 min

By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik | Bob Hiller

We invited back our friend, Pastor Bob Hiller, to talk to us about how to pray. Bob is also a co-host and the Lutheran perspective on the "White Horse Inn" podcast.
- Prayer
- Practical Theology