1. Today we talk about John's imprisonment and his doubts about Christ as the messiah.
  2. Today, we talk about the first encounter of Jesus with John the Baptist.
  3. 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?
  4. 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.
  5. On this episode, Dr. Paulson discusses how sin and the devil are not compulsory forces.
  6. 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?
  7. The conversation of the 2nd article of the Apostle's Creed continues.
  8. Psalm 82 gives us a glimpse into the cosmic realm where God pronounces judgement on the fallen angels.
  9. Gretchen Ronnevik is the author of Ragged: Spiritual Disciplines for the Spiritually Exhausted and co-host of the podcast, Freely Given.