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  1. 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)

  2. 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)

  3. 315: Girard - The End of Scapegoating

    book
    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

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

    book
    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)

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

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

  6. Deism

    book
    06/21/23
    4 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    In this episode of The Outlaw God, Dr. Paulson outlines the issues with deism.
    Deism

  7. Reshaping Bible History

    book
    06/13/23
    2 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    Dr. Paulson outlines some of the major interpretive issues of modern Bible historians.
    Reshaping Bible History

  8. Jesus Limits Forgiveness? (Matthew 18:21-35)

    book
    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.
    Jesus Limits Forgiveness? (Matthew 18:21-35)

  9. The Tough Texts of Scripture

    book
    05/24/23
    2 mins
    By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Daniel Emery Price
    This week, Caleb and Scott are joined by Dan Price to introduce the latest 1517 Podcast, "Tough Texts." On Tough Texts, Dan and Scott address classically tricky passages of Scripture and meet these texts with a plain reading.
    The Tough Texts of Scripture

  10. The Plain Text of Scripture

    book
    05/23/23
    2 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    In this episode, Dr. Paulson begins to outline what Luther means when he talks about the "plain text" of Scripture.
    The Plain Text of Scripture

  11. Playing Games With Scripture

    book
    05/16/23
    2 mins
    By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith
    Dr. Paulson discusses the devastating impact of Scriptural interpretation that tries to get around the difficult and real passages of the text.
    Playing Games With Scripture

  12. The Miserable Refuge of Tropes

    book
    05/09/23
    2 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    Dr. Paulson discusses how some theology distrusts the literal meaning of Scripture.
    The Miserable Refuge of Tropes