1. In this episode of Preaching the Text, Steve Paulson and John Hoyum discuss Matthew's account of the slaughter of infant boys by Herod at Bethlehem, along with the flight of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus to Egypt.
  2. Today on the show, we remember the poet, Denise Levertov.
  3. Today we learn of the mystery of Christ become flesh. Our normal inclination is to think of God beyond our comprehension in holy majesty – too far above for us to imagine.
  4. Today on the show, we remember the Russian priest and polymath Pavel Florensky.
  5. On this episode of preaching the text we study Matthew's story of Christ's conception and birth.
  6. Today on the show, we remember Dave Brubeck and his unlikely fusion of Jazz and music for the church.
  7. Today we talk about John's imprisonment and his doubts about Christ as the messiah.
  8. Today on the show, we remember the father of African American spiritual hymnody: H.T. Burleigh.
  9. Kelsi chats with acclaimed hip hop and rap artist, Flame, about why he has found a home in the doctrines and beliefs of Lutheranism.
  10. Today on the show, we remember author Madeleine L’Engle.