1. On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the parable of the talents.
  2. On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the parable of the wise and foolish virgins – although Paulson has a suggestion about how we might rename it.
  3. On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson talk about the Beatitudes in Matthew 5. We learn how these characteristics of the Christian aren't virtues to be conjured by hard work and devotion, but are descriptions of what happens to the Christian once faith in the promise has been given.
  4. The whole Reformation, and the reason for Lutheran theology at all, is to improve preaching.