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Vocation of Teaching

07/28/23

4 mins

By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik

We are interviewing Austin Hanson, who teaches science to middle schoolers at West Central Public Schools. Picking up on our vocation series, we are wanting to talk with people in various vocations,(as we find them) to talk about how their faith impacts their work.
- The Christian Life
- Vocation
Matthew 13:44-52 – Pentecost 9 (A)

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 13:24-30, 36-43 – Pentecost 8 (A)

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.
315: Girard - The End of Scapegoating

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?
Did you hear about . . . ?

07/14/23

4 mins

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

Nothing tastes as good as a juicy bit of gossip, amirite?
- 10 Commandments
- Love of Neighbor
Keepin' up with the Joneses

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.
- 10 Commandments
- Love of Neighbor
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 – Pentecost 7 (A)

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.
Run Wild with God's Gift (Matthew 25:14-30)

07/05/23

4 mins

By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price

In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price delve into the parable of the talents found in Matthew 25:14-30. Join us as we examine how this passage shows us a God that isn't afraid to be wild with the gospel.
- Parables
Poetry with Tanner Olson

06/15/23

2 mins

By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik | Tanner Olson

Author, speaker, and poet Tanner Olson is with us for this episode to talk about the vocation of being a poet. We talk about sharing hope, the writing process, and understanding that our work is for someone.
- Art
- Performing Arts
- Hope
- Vocation
Episode 234: Human Flourishing and the Economy of God’s Love

06/14/23

8 mins

By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FOUR, Mike and Wade discuss human flourishing and the economy of God’s love.
Jesus Limits Forgiveness? (Matthew 18:21-35)

06/07/23

2 mins

By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price

In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price explore Matthew 18:21-35, a difficult parable shared by Jesus. We will examine the profound themes of forgiveness, mercy, and the importance of recognizing our own sinfulness.
Flame and Vocation

06/05/23

3 mins

By Katie Koplin | Flame | Gretchen Ronnevik

We are excited to welcome the rapper, Flame, onto the podcast to share about the idea of vocation, and where our good works belong.
- Good Works
- Vocation