1. Runnin’ Down A Dream. In this episode, we dig deeper into liturgy and “action”—who’s doing what and why in Christian worship? How did the ancient pagans worship their gods, and why? What did the 16th-century Reformers teach about worship? Why should we moderns care? Mimesis, anamnesis, liturgical action, ritual, myth, sacrifices, and sacraments—we’ve got it all this week.
  2. On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss what makes a person clean or unclean.
  3. Do The Thing. In this episode, we discuss liturgy. What is the difference between a sacramental rite and a sacrificial rite? Why are' member berries' so juicy and delicious? Can a priest or the church affect God's actions? Can a church integrate non-Christian rites into its worship?
  4. On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the relationship of Jesus and the law.
  5. Dr. Paulson introduces the story of Jonah by focusing on what it means to get a call from God to preach.
  6. On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steven Paulson continue their discussion of Jesus' sermon in John 6.
  7. We Worship & Adore… You? In this episode, we discuss the intersection of liturgy and politics as we read Oliver Olson’s essay, Politics, Liturgics, and Integritas Sacramenti. It’s a historical survey of liturgical practice and politics from ancient Israel to the present, discussing the importance of symbolism, meaning, and the purpose of liturgy for faith and life.
  8. Dr. Paulson discusses the need for preachers to preach in a world that experiences suffering and war.