Podcast Overview

Author

279: Tim Keller - The Purpose of Christmas

11/24/22

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

They Call Me… Tim. In this episode, we discuss Tim Keller’s sermon, The Purpose of Christmas. Does it matter that Jesus’ birth is a historical fact? What’s the difference between an eyewitness account and a legend? What are we really preaching at Christmas, and why should anyone care?
Matthew 24:36-44 – Advent 1 (A)

11/23/22

1 min

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

The first episode of Preaching the Text introduces the hosts, Dr. Steven Paulson and Pr. John Hoyum, as they start this new study of the Sunday lectionary texts.
No Compulsion

11/21/22

1 min

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

On this episode, Dr. Paulson discusses how sin and the devil are not compulsory forces.
277: Von Rad - The Prophet's Freedom

11/16/22

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

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?
Episode # 291 Feauring Pastor Edward Killian "No Other Gods"

11/06/22

1 min

By Edward Killian

Pastor Killian Teaches On Isaiah 6:1-7
273: Forde - The preaching and teaching of Jesus can only be handed on as the Word of the cross

11/02/22

4 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

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.
- Preaching
- Gerhard Forde
Painfully Hidden

10/17/22

1 min

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

In this episode, Paulson discusses why God hides the Gospel.
- Preaching
- Gospel
The Cold Treatment

07/11/22

1 min

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

In this episode, Paulson uncovers the "cold treatment" for predestination sickness.
- Preaching
- Ministry of the Church
Predestination Sickness

07/04/22

1 min

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

In this episode, Paulson identifies the worry that all religion tries to answer "Am I chosen by God?"
The Long-bowman

06/27/22

1 min

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

In this episode, Paulson helps listeners envision Luther's idea that the preacher is a "long-bowman" taking aim at the heart.
The Arrow of Conviction

06/13/22

1 min

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

Dr. Paulson explores another violent metaphor from Luther, the arrow of conviction.
- Preaching
- Ministry of the Church
The Painful Awareness

05/30/22

1 min

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

What happens when the knowledge of the Law doesn't bring power?