Fresh Text

Apr 02 2025 332 ep. 51 mins 12
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Preaching every week presents several challenges, not least of which is figuring out what to preach that weeks sermon on. Fresh Text is a weekly podcast in which Pastor-scholars discuss a scripture passage and swap sermon starter ideas. This weekly podcast is especially (though not exclusively) useful for preachers who follow Revised Common Lectionary. There is a wide variety of sermons that spawn from this podcast and if you are a preacher, pastor, or just a Christian who loves Jesus, this podcast will help you grow in Christ and become more deeply formed.

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Philippians 3:4b-14 with Josh Lavender

Apr 02 2025 57 mins  
Welcome to Fresh Text! Today John Drury has on Josh Lavender to discuss Philippians 3:4b-14. As they dive into this passage they show how a pastor could preach this to a congregation. Produced by:Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by:Nathan YorkGraphics created by:Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine)Facilities Provided by:Indian

Hebrews 9:24-28 with Dr. Sarah Hinlicky Wilson

Mar 24 2025 76 mins  
Welcome back to another episode of Fresh Text. In this episode John and Dr. Sarah Hinlicky Wilson continue their conversation on the Ascension. This time they use a passage from Hebrews to help pastors better understand the Ascension and to give sermon ideas. Sarah has a book coming out on the Ascension, to check out the details use the link below. https://www.kickstarter.com/proje

John 13:1-4 with Dr. Sarah Hinlicky Wilson

Mar 17 2025 73 mins  
Welcome back to Fresh Text! This week John and Sarah Hinlicky Wilson dive into the Ascension. The passage that they primarily use today is John 13:1-4. Sarah has a book on the Ascension coming out soon, check out the link for details!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sarahhinlickywilson/ascension-book Produced by:Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecall

Romans 10:8b-13 with Dr. Abson Joseph

Mar 03 2025 55 mins  
Welcome back to Fresh Text! In this episode John and Dr. Abson Joseph dive into Romans 10:8b-13. They go deep into the context of the passage and then they begin to show some of the different ways that this passage could be preached to a congregation. Produced by:Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by:Nathan YorkGraphics created by

1 Corinthians 15:51-58 with Dr. Beverly Gaventa

Feb 24 2025 55 mins  
Welcome back to Fresh Text! For this week John has special guest Dr. Beverly Gaventa. Dr. Beverly Gaventa was a professor of New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary and has written many books over various books in the New Testament. This week they dive into 1 Corinthians 15:51-58. Produced by:Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Ed

1 Corinthians 15:35-50 with Dr. Matt Novenson

Feb 17 2025 58 mins  
Welcome back to Fresh Text! This week John and Dr. Matt Novenson dive into 1 Corinthians 15:35-50. They explore what Paul could have meant in this passage as well as dive into the original greek. As they conclude this episode they begin to give sermon starters to help pastors get started on their sermons. Produced by:Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecal

1 Corinthians 15:12-20 with Dr. Ken Schenck

Feb 10 2025 53 mins  
Welcome to Fresh Text! In today's episode John and Dr. Ken Schenck dive into the passage of 1 Corinthians 15:12-20. As they do this they really explore the life of Paul and what Paul could have been thinking when he wrote 1 Corinthians. They also begin to share ideas of how this passage could be preached to a congregation.Produced by:Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Calle

Hebrews 2:14-18 with Amy Peeler

Feb 03 2025 43 mins  
Welcome to Fresh Text! In this weeks episode John and Dr. Amy Peeler dive into Hebrews 2:14-18. They dive into the historical context of the passage and explore how this passage can be used to talk about the fear of death. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hann

Judges 2:10-19 with Dr. DJ Coleman

Jan 27 2025 53 mins  
Welcome to Fresh Text! In this weeks episode John and Dr. DJ Coleman talk about Judges 2:10-19. They dive into the historical context as well as give ideas as to how this passage could be preached. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Faci

Psalm 82 with Carmen Imes

Jan 22 2025 55 mins  
John Drury and Carmen Imes discuss this week’s text: Psalm 82