Podcast Overview

Author

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

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.
315: Girard - The End of Scapegoating

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?
Monday, July 10, 2023

07/10/23

12 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about Pietism and the End Times.
- Christian History
- Eschatology
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 – Pentecost 7 (A)

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.
Run Wild with God's Gift (Matthew 25:14-30)

07/05/23

4 mins

By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price

In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price delve into the parable of the talents found in Matthew 25:14-30. Join us as we examine how this passage shows us a God that isn't afraid to be wild with the gospel.
- Parables
Jesus Limits Forgiveness? (Matthew 18:21-35)

06/07/23

2 mins

By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price

In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price explore Matthew 18:21-35, a difficult parable shared by Jesus. We will examine the profound themes of forgiveness, mercy, and the importance of recognizing our own sinfulness.
Identity and Holistic Spirituality with John Kleinig

05/25/23

4 mins

By Kelsi Klembara

Theologian and Biblical Scholar, John Kleinig, joins Kelsi to discuss the vision the Bible gives us for God's redemptive plan as a wholly physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional endeavor.
Adam Francisco apologizes for the resurrection!

04/07/23

2 mins

By Adam Francisco | Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

Well that was a click-baitey title, wasn't it? But here's what we mean: Lutheran theologian and apologist Adam Francisco joins Craig and Troy as we discuss the importance of the physical resurrection of Jesus Christ.
An Intro to Christ's Atonement with Caleb Keith

04/06/23

3 mins

By Kelsi Klembara | Caleb Keith

Caleb Keith joins Kelsi to discuss Christ's atonement and the most common theories of the atonement, including Substitution, Christus Victor, and Exemplar or Moral.
300: C.S. Lewis - A Grief Observed

03/27/23

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Are We Just Rats in a Maze? In this episode, we discuss grief, mourning, death, and hope while reading C.S. Lewis’s book, A Grief Observed.
Jane Grizzle and Bodily Limitations

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.
299: Philipp Nicolai - The Joy of Eternal Life

03/18/23

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

I’ve Got That Joy, Joy, Joy, Down in My Heart. In this episode, we discuss death, rebirth, and eternal life as examined and explained in The Joy of Eternal Life by Philip Nikolai.