1. 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?
  2. Today on the show, we tell the story of Baptist minister and comedian Grady Nutt.
  3. 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.
  4. On this episode, Dr. Paulson discusses how sin and the devil are not compulsory forces.
  5. Today on the show, we remember the dedication of both St. Peter’s Basilicas 1300 years apart.
  6. Writer and musician, Andy Squyres, talks with Kelsi about the grace and relief found in living a normal, mundane life and where to look for God in suffering.
  7. 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?
  8. The Thinking Fellows comment on Psalm 146.
  9. Today on the show, we remember Granville Sharp, a biblical scholar, abolitionist, and humanitarian.