1. 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?
  2. 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.
  3. In this episode, Paulson discusses why God hides the Gospel.
  4. Godly, upright in heart, righteous. Sinful, sorrowful, wasting away.
  5. What if God doesn’t hear me? The doubts and fears that lurk beneath our faith can rise up and speak to us in our worst times of struggle. Colin Heinrich sings “When Hope Disappears".
  6. The needy are not forgotten by God. He hears the cry of the afflicted.
  7. Fear and great joy at Jesus' resurrection! But also rejection and refusal.
  8. In this episode, Paulson uncovers the "cold treatment" for predestination sickness.
  9. In this episode, Paulson identifies the worry that all religion tries to answer "Am I chosen by God?"