Podcast Overview

Steven Paulson

Matthew 5:21-37 – Epiphany 6 (A)

02/06/23

1 min

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

Continuing with the Sermon on the Mount, this episode of Preaching the Text examines Jesus' teaching of the law. Christ doesn't change the law of Moses or introduce a new law, but teaches the law to his hearers that had been in force since the beginning.
What Defiles a Person (Mark Chapter 7)

02/02/23

2 mins

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

Dr. Steven Paulson and Caleb Keith read Mark chapter seven.
- Problem of Evil
- Sin
Matthew 5:13-20 – Epiphany 5 (A)

01/30/23

1 min

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

In today's episode of Preaching the Text we talk again about the distinction between law and gospel.
Matthew 5:1-12 – Epiphany 4 (A)

01/24/23

1 min

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

In this episode of Preaching the Text, we discuss the beatitudes – what Luther once described as the devil's favorite text of scripture to distort.
Suffering and Endurance

01/24/23

1 min

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

Steve Paulson addresses the importance of enduring evil.
Remembering Jim Nestingen

01/19/23

2 mins

By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Ken Sundet Jones | Steven Paulson

Caleb Keith and Scott Keith join Steven Paulson and Ken Jones to remember their mentor Jim Nestingen.
Matthew 4:12-25 – Epiphany 3 (A)

01/16/23

1 min

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

In this episode of Preaching the Text, we talk about Matthew's account of the beginning of Christ's ministry, especially his first sermon.
Endurance and Faith

01/13/23

2 mins

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

Dr. Steve Paulson discusses what it means to endure evil with faith.
John 1:19-42a – Epiphany 2 (A)

01/09/23

1 min

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

In this episode of Preaching the Text, we explore John's ministry of pointing to Jesus, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
Enduring Evil

01/05/23

2 mins

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

Dr. Paulson makes a transition into his chapter on evil. He and Caleb discuss the difference between overcoming evil and enduring it.
- Problem of Evil
- Character of God
Matthew 3:13-17 – Baptism of Our Lord (A)

01/03/23

1 min

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

In this episode of Preaching the Text, we discuss Christ's baptism by John in the Jordan River.
Matthew 2:1-12 – Epiphany (A)

01/02/23

1 min

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

This episode explores Matthew's account of the wise men visiting Herod having seen the star signaling the birth of Christ.