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  1. 322: An Early Lutheran Ordination

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    09/23/23
    8 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Baptized, Confirmed, and Ordained. In this episode, we discuss the early Lutheran formulation of calling and ordination of pastors and preachers. What is ordination, when does it happen, are their rules and rites that must be followed, and much, much more!
    322: An Early Lutheran Ordination

  2. 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)

  3. 321: Luther - The Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss Teachers

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    09/16/23
    10 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    You can call me any day or night. Call me! In this episode, we read Martin Luther’s verbosely titled treatise, “That a Christian Assembly or Congregation has the Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss Teachers, Established and Proven by Scripture." We discuss ordination, church authority, the doctrine of the pastoral call, and much more.
    321: Luther - The Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss Teachers

  4. 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)

  5. 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)

  6. 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)

  7. Episode 241: Theology by Twos

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    08/02/23
    11 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-ONE, Mike, Wade, and Jason discuss theology by twos (law and gospel, theology of the cross and theology of glory, two kinds of righteousness, two kingdoms, etc.).
    Episode 241: Theology by Twos

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

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    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)

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

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    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)

  10. 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

  11. 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)

  12. Is Christianity a Religion of Doctrines?

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    06/20/23
    4 mins
    By Adam Francisco | Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Bruce Hillman
    In this episode, the Thinking Fellows discuss the centrality and importance of Christians' doctrinal content and confessions.
    Is Christianity a Religion of Doctrines?