Author

  1. Psalm 125 Chris Lizotte sings "From this time forth"

    book
    01/11/24
    6 mins
    By Chad Bird
    Psalm 125: This episode meditates on being surrounded and bless by our loving God.
    Psalm 125 Chris Lizotte sings

  2. Discipline and Freedom with Chad Bird

    book
    11/16/23
    6 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik | Chad Bird
    We have Old Testament scholar, Chad Bird, on to discuss with us the ways we twist the book of Proverbs into a prosperity gospel, especially in regard to our ideas of family.
    Discipline and Freedom with Chad Bird

  3. The Best of All Possible Worlds

    book
    09/21/23
    4 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    The problem of evil is constantly nagging at the conscience.
    The Best of All Possible Worlds

  4. Opposition and Suffering

    book
    08/30/23
    4 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    Dr. Paulson goes deeper into the idea of opposing God in his word. He describes how this opposition and attack on the faith interacts with our suffering.
    Opposition and Suffering

  5. Mental Illness and the Gospel with John Bryant

    book
    08/30/23
    5 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara
    This week’s episode is a conversation between author John Bryant and Kelsi about John’s new book (out in September), A Quiet Mind to Suffer With: Mental Illness, Trauma, and the Death of Christ.
    Mental Illness and the Gospel with John Bryant

  6. The Battle Is Won

    book
    08/23/23
    3 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    Dr. Paulson continues to talk about the end times. In this episode, he proclaims the truth that the last battle of this world is already won.
    The Battle Is Won

  7. 2 Thessalonians

    book
    07/26/23
    4 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    Dr. Paulson transitions into the final chapter of Luther's Outlaw God Volume 1. This time, he looks at 2 Thessalonians to address the issues of suffering and evil.
    2 Thessalonians

  8. Why Do I Suffer

    book
    07/19/23
    4 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    Dr. Paulson discusses human suffering.
    Why Do I Suffer

  9. 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

  10. Episode 237: Despair, Life without Hope

    book
    07/04/23
    9 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SEVEN, Mike, Wade, and Greg discuss despair, disenchantment, acedia, and other despair-related things.
    Episode 237: Despair, Life without Hope

  11. Matthew 11:25-30 – Pentecost 6 (A)

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    07/03/23
    4 mins
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the way in which Christ relieves us of our burdens, whether burdens of sin or burdens of suffering.
    Matthew 11:25-30 – Pentecost 6 (A)

  12. Episode 236: Disappointment, Life without Meaning

    book
    06/27/23
    9 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SIX, Mike and Wade discuss disappointment.
    Episode 236: Disappointment, Life without Meaning