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  1. Song of Songs Chapter 8:8-14 Cathy Schreiner sings "Shalom"

    book
    04/11/25
    7 mins
    By Chad Bird
    A realistic and encouraging episode. If we seek peace alone, we will never find it, because only Christ is the Prince of Peace.
    Song of Songs Chapter 8:8-14 Cathy Schreiner sings

  2. Lenten journey Psalm 60 Ryan Delmore sings "God Has Forsaken Me"

    book
    04/04/25
    4 mins
    By Chad Bird
    It's inevitable, that feeling like God has turned His face away from us.
    Lenten journey Psalm 60 Ryan Delmore sings

  3. Luke 20:9-20 – Lent 5 (C)

    book
    04/01/25
    5 mins
    By Steven Paulson | John W. Hoyum
    On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson take up Christ's parable of the wicked tenants.
    Luke 20:9-20 – Lent 5 (C)

  4. Friday, March 28, 2025

    book
    03/28/25
    11 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Today on the Christian History Almanac, we wish a happy birthday to the “Godfather of Gospel Music."
    Friday, March 28, 2025

  5. Song of Songs Chapter 7:11-8:7 Izzi Ray and Chris Lizotte sing "Jealous Love"

    book
    03/28/25
    7 mins
    By Chad Bird
    As we move towards the end of the Song of Songs, once again we are confronted with the depths and riches of God's perfect love for us.
    Song of Songs Chapter 7:11-8:7 Izzi Ray and Chris Lizotte sing

  6. Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 – Lent 4 (C)

    book
    03/25/25
    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 Prodigal Son.
    Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 – Lent 4 (C)

  7. Song of Songs 6:11-7:10 Izzi Ray sings "How Beautiful You Are"

    book
    03/21/25
    4 mins
    By Chad Bird
    "Better than I deserve" is a statement rich with meaning for those of us who have heard the good news and believed on the Lord Jesus Christ.
    Song of Songs 6:11-7:10 Izzi Ray sings

  8. Luke 13:1-9 – Lent 3 (C)

    book
    03/18/25
    4 mins
    By Steven Paulson | John W. Hoyum
    On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss a story of Jesus in which he speaks of a tree not bearing fruit.
    Luke 13:1-9 – Lent 3 (C)

  9. Song of Songs 6:1-10. Marvelle Figueroa sings "My Perfect One"

    book
    03/13/25
    7 mins
    By Chad Bird
    That we are the "bride of Christ", this thought can get us confused and uneasy, as in "why would He want to have anything to do with me?"
    Song of Songs 6:1-10. Marvelle Figueroa sings

  10. Luke 13:31-35 – Lent 2 (C)

    book
    03/12/25
    4 mins
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss Christ's encounter with some disingenuous Pharisees who warn him that Herod intends to kill him.
    Luke 13:31-35 – Lent 2 (C)

  11. 383: Tolkien - The 'protestant' search backwards for 'simplicity' and directness ... is mistaken and indeed vain

    book
    03/08/25
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    And so it begins. In this episode, we read the letters of J.R.R. Tolkien for Lent. We discuss sin and mercy, Eden and scientific materialism, ecumenism and cults, and much more!
    383: Tolkien - The 'protestant' search backwards for 'simplicity' and directness ... is mistaken and indeed vain

  12. Lenten episode Psalm 10 Izzi Ray sings "Why"

    book
    03/07/25
    4 mins
    By Chad Bird
    As we enter Lent, we are so blessed to know that the scriptures give us a script to speak to God about our concerns and despair.
    Lenten episode Psalm 10 Izzi Ray sings