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  1. Matthew 20:1-16 – Pentecost 17 (A)

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    09/19/23
    5 mins
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the Parable of the Vineyard Workers.
    Matthew 20:1-16 – Pentecost 17 (A)

  2. Matthew 18:21-35 – Pentecost 16 (A)

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    09/12/23
    4 mins
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steven Paulson talk about forgiveness.
    Matthew 18:21-35 – Pentecost 16 (A)

  3. When Riches Turn Into Curses (Luke 12:13-21)

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    08/16/23
    4 mins
    By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price
    In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keitth and Daniel Emery Price delve into Luke 12:13-21.
    When Riches Turn Into Curses (Luke 12:13-21)

  4. Matthew 15:21-28 – Pentecost 12 (A)

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    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.
    Matthew 15:21-28 – Pentecost 12 (A)

  5. Matthew 13:44-52 – Pentecost 9 (A)

    book
    07/24/23
    4 mins
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the parable of buried treasure.
    Matthew 13:44-52 – Pentecost 9 (A)

  6. Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 – Pentecost 8 (A)

    book
    07/18/23
    4 mins
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the parable of the seed that grows while the hired men are sleeping.
    Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 – Pentecost 8 (A)

  7. 315: Girard - The End of Scapegoating

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    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?
    315: Girard - The End of Scapegoating

  8. Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 – Pentecost 7 (A)

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    07/10/23
    4 mins
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    On this episode of Preaching the Text, Steve Paulson unpacks the famous parable of the sower.
    Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 – Pentecost 7 (A)

  9. 310: Sasse - The Theologia Crucis belongs to the Western Church

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    06/04/23
    8 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    It’s the Cross, Stupid. In this episode, we discuss how God makes a theologian of the cross, how the theology of glory infiltrates churches and their doctrine, and how the cross of Christ reveals the truth about human history.
    310: Sasse - The Theologia Crucis belongs to the Western Church

  10. 306: Nagel - The Medicine of Immortality

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    05/08/23
    4 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Honey, Where Did This Thing Come From? In this episode, we discuss the Lord’s Supper, early church tradition, worship, and the question, “Where did this come from?” At the same time, we read Dr. Norman Nagel’s essay, “Medicine of Immortality and Antidote against Death.”
    306: Nagel - The Medicine of Immortality

  11. 301: Nestigen - The Two Kingdoms Distinction

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    04/05/23
    6 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Distinct, But Not Divided. In this episode, we discuss the Christian doctrine of the two kingdoms and its consequences for the Christian life while reading James Nestigen's "The Two Kingdoms Distinction."
    301: Nestigen - The Two Kingdoms Distinction

  12. Jane Grizzle and Bodily Limitations

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    03/27/23
    7 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara
    Writer Jane Grizzle talks on what the body’s limitations can teach us about God’s work for us.
    Jane Grizzle and Bodily Limitations