Podcast Overview

Author

Discipline and Freedom with Chad Bird

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.
Dealing with God (Judges 11:29-40)

10/25/23

4 mins

By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price

In today's episode of Tough Texts, we jump into Judges 11:29-40, a strange and concerning passage that raises thought-provoking questions about how we try to make deals with God.
Psalm 119 Week 4 verses 49-64 Zayin Heth. Izzi Ray sings "Chasing the Wind"

09/29/23

7 mins

By Chad Bird

In this 4th week of our 11 part series on Psalm 119, Chad speaks of our comfort in time of affliction, namely God's promise, and the blessing that have fallen on us. Izzi sings Ray sings "Chasing the Wind".
- Psalms
- Promises of God
The Best of All Possible Worlds

09/21/23

4 mins

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

The problem of evil is constantly nagging at the conscience.
- Problem of Evil
- Suffering
Opposition and Suffering

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.
- God's Word
- Suffering
Mental Illness and the Gospel with John Bryant

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.
Anti faith in Christ (1 John 2:15-27)

08/23/23

4 mins

By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price

In today's episode of Tough Text, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery price delve into a thought-provoking understanding of 1 John 2:15-27. In this passage, the apostle John, writing with pastoral concern, warns believers against the dangers of worldly temptations and false teachings.
Matthew 15:21-28 – Pentecost 12 (A)

08/14/23

4 mins

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the story of the Canaanite woman who begs that he heal her daughter.
2 Thessalonians

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.
Moses Left Behind (Deuteronomy 34:1-8)

07/20/23

5 mins

By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price

In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price delve into Deuteronomy 34:1-8, exploring this biblical passage from the lens of God's ulitmate promise.
Why Do I Suffer

07/19/23

4 mins

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

Dr. Paulson discusses human suffering.
- Work of Christ
- Suffering
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?