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  1. When Riches Turn Into Curses (Luke 12:13-21)

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    08/16/23
    4 mins
    By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price
    In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keitth and Daniel Emery Price delve into Luke 12:13-21.
    When Riches Turn Into Curses (Luke 12:13-21)

  2. Matthew 15:21-28 – Pentecost 12 (A)

    book
    08/14/23
    4 mins
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the story of the Canaanite woman who begs that he heal her daughter.
    Matthew 15:21-28 – Pentecost 12 (A)

  3. A Good Man is Hard to Find BONUS episode

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    07/31/23
    7 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    This month's Book Club, we are doing a short story by Flannery O'Connor, "A Good Man is Hard to Find."
    A Good Man is Hard to Find BONUS episode

  4. Matthew 13:44-52 – Pentecost 9 (A)

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    07/24/23
    4 mins
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the parable of buried treasure.
    Matthew 13:44-52 – Pentecost 9 (A)

  5. Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 – Pentecost 8 (A)

    book
    07/18/23
    4 mins
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    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.
    Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 – Pentecost 8 (A)

  6. 315: Girard - The End of Scapegoating

    book
    07/15/23
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    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?
    315: Girard - The End of Scapegoating

  7. Did you hear about . . . ?

    book
    07/14/23
    4 mins
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    Nothing tastes as good as a juicy bit of gossip, amirite?
    Did you hear about . . . ?

  8. Keepin' up with the Joneses

    book
    07/14/23
    4 mins
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    Craig and Troy draw their discussion on the 10 Commandments to a close with that most inward of all the commandments: coveting.
    Keepin' up with the Joneses

  9. Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 – Pentecost 7 (A)

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    07/10/23
    4 mins
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    On this episode of Preaching the Text, Steve Paulson unpacks the famous parable of the sower.
    Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 – Pentecost 7 (A)

  10. Paranaesis on piracy

    book
    07/07/23
    4 mins
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    What does it mean to steal? God gives the gift of property to us and to our neighbors, and we have both the expectation and the joy of helping them to protect what He has given. Craig and Troy tumble down the rabbit hole of the seventh commandment, "You shall not steal."
    Paranaesis on piracy

  11. Boom chicka wow wow

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    06/30/23
    3 mins
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    So, let's be frank: sexual sin abounds. The temptation and desire to sin is everywhere in our world.
    Boom chicka wow wow

  12. Murderdeathkill . . . but wait, there's more

    book
    06/23/23
    3 mins
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    The fifth commandment instructs us on the value of all human life and our responsibility to protect it.
    Murderdeathkill . . . but wait, there's more