Podcast Overview

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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.
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.
Moses the Squatter

12/28/22

1 min

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

In this episode, Paulson outlines various ways the Law takes up shop in the conscience.
- Law and Gospel
Matthew 2:13-23 – Christmas 1 (A)

12/26/22

1 min

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

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.
John 1:1–19 – Christmas Day (A)

12/18/22

1 min

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

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.
Matthew 1:18-25 – Advent 4 (A)

12/13/22

1 min

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

On this episode of preaching the text we study Matthew's story of Christ's conception and birth.
Advent Special: Hannah Anderson and When Heaven and Nature Sing

12/07/22

2 mins

By Kelsi Klembara
Matthew 11:2-15 – Advent 3 (A)

12/05/22

1 min

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

Today we talk about John's imprisonment and his doubts about Christ as the messiah.
Flame and the Lutheran Distinction

12/01/22

2 mins

By Flame | Kelsi Klembara

Kelsi chats with acclaimed hip hop and rap artist, Flame, about why he has found a home in the doctrines and beliefs of Lutheranism.
Matthew 3:1-12 – Advent 2 (A)

11/28/22

1 min

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

Today, we talk about the first encounter of Jesus with John the Baptist.
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.