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 ...
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John Drury And The Called Collective Podcasts
Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Ian Hines Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan University The Called Collective seeks to equip the next generation of ministry leaders. We accomplish this by resourcing teens and pastors for the work of ministry. The Cal…
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In this episode of Fresh Text, host John Drury is joined by Jonathan Morgan to delve into 2 Timothy 1:1-14. Together, they explore themes of faith inheritance, spiritual mentorship, and the balance between divine calling and personal responsibility. As they unpack Paul's guidance to Timothy, listeners are invited to reflect on their own spiritual j…
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In this episode of Fresh Text, host John Drury welcomes guest Eddy Shigley to discuss 1 Timothy 6:6-19. They explore themes of godliness, contentment, and the dangers of wealth, emphasizing the importance of pursuing righteousness and generosity over material gain. The conversation delves into the historical context of Ephesus, the challenges faced…
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Join host John Drury and guest Amy Peeler as they delve into 1 Timothy 2:1-7. This episode explores the nuances of prayer, authority, and the profound humanity and divinity of Christ. Amy shares insights from her work on the New Testament, offering a rich discussion on the practical applications of this passage for modern believers. If you enjoyed …
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Join us on Fresh Text, with special guest Amy Peeler, as we dive into 1 Timothy 1:12-17, exploring themes of mercy, patience, and humility. Discover how Paul's personal testimony serves as a powerful example of God's grace and patience, and how these themes resonate throughout the pastoral letters. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with …
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Join us on Fresh Text as we delve into the Book of Philemon, exploring themes of gentle disruption, spiritual kinship, and the wisdom of Paul's letters. Discover how these ancient texts offer insights into modern life and leadership, with special guest DJ Coleman. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with others and subscribe to Fresh Text …
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Brief Meditation on Hebrews 13:1-8; 15-16
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20:40Welcome back to Fresh Text! For today's episode join John Drury as he finishes out this summer of meditations on Hebrews 13:1-8; 15-16. Enjoy this time to rest and contemplate God's word! Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Seth Strand Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae…
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Welcome back to Fresh Text! For today's episode join John Drury as he meditates on Hebrews 12:18-29. Enjoy this time to rest and contemplate God's word! Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Seth Strand Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided b…
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Welcome back to Fresh Text! Today's episode is another meditation in the book of Hebrews focused on 11:29-12:2. Enjoy this time to rest and contemplate God's word! Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Seth Strand Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities…
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Welcome back to Fresh Text! In today's episode, follow along a brief meditation with John Drury as he goes through Hebrews 11:1-3 and 11:8-6. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Seth Strand Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana …
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Welcome back to Fresh Text! Join John Drury as he goes through a brief meditation continuing in Colossians 3:1-11. Enjoy this time! Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Seth Strand Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan U…
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Welcome back to Fresh Text! In today's episode, follow along a brief meditation with John Drury as he goes through Colossians 2:6-15. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Seth Strand Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan…
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Welcome back to Fresh Text! In today's episode, John Drury continues his meditation through Colossians 1 into verses 15-28. Enjoy this brief meditation! Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Seth Strand Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided b…
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Welcome back to Fresh Text! In todays episode, follow along with John Drury as he goes through a brief meditation on Colossians 1:1-14. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Seth Strand Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesley…
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Welcome back to Fresh Text! Today's episode is another meditation in the book of Galatians on chapter 6:1-16. Enjoy this time to rest and contemplate the word! Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Seth Strand Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Pro…
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Welcome back to Fresh Text! In todays episode, follow along with John Drury as he goes through a brief meditation on Galatians 5:1, 13-25. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Seth Strand Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wes…
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Welcome back to Fresh Text! In todays episode, follow along with John Drury as he goes through a brief meditation on Galatians 3:23-29. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Seth Strand Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesley…
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Romans 8:12-17 with Chris Bounds (Trinity Sunday)
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1:11:14Welcome back to Fresh Text! In celebration of Trinity Sunday, John Drury revisits a classic episode with Chris Bounds covering Romans 8:12-17. Enjoy this classic conversation! Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Seth Strand Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine…
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Mark 12:1-12 with Alex Lawrence and Tim Kelly
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1:00:48Welcome back to Fresh Text! In this episode John Drury is joined again by graduate students Alex Lawrence and Tim Kelly. This time, they analyze Mark 12:1-2 to discuss the parable of the wicked tenants. Enjoy this conversation! Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Seth Strand Graphi…
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Matthew 21:28-32 with Tim Kelly and Alex Lawrence
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1:04:00Welcome back to Fresh Text! In this episode John Drury and graduate students Alex Lawrence and Tim Kelly dive into Matthew 21:28-32 to discuss the parable of the two sons. Enjoy this conversation! Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Seth Strand Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@…
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Welcome back to Fresh Text! In this episode graduate student Caleb Hines joins John Drury in analyzing the Parable of Defilement in Mark 7:1-25. Enjoy this conversation! Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Seth Strand Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Faci…
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Luke 10:25-37 with Ireland Craig and Lauren Klein
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1:01:47Welcome back to Fresh Text! In this episode John Drury and graduate students Ireland Craig and Lauren Klein look into a passage in Luke 10. In this text they discuss the parable of the Good Samaritan. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Seth Strand Graphics created by: Hannah Harri…
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John 10 with Kyle Lortz and Gracie Nelson
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1:01:56Welcome back to Fresh Text! In this episode John Drury and graduate students Kyle Lortz and Gracie Nelson dive into John 10. For this passage they look at the parable of the door for the sheep, and the good shepherd. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Seth Strand Graphics created …
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Listen to this conversation and Enjoy!
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Luke 15 with Caleb Propst and Gabe Ramsey
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1:04:38An Amazing conversation on Luke 15 with Caleb Propst and Gabe Ramsey
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John and Colleen discuss 1 Peter for Easter Sunday
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Welcome back to Fresh Text! In this episode John and David Drury dive into Philippians. For this passage they look at many different translations and show how it could be preached to a congregation. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York Graphics created by: Hannah Harris …
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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 York Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.…
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Hebrews 9:24-28 with Dr. Sarah Hinlicky Wilson
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1:16:07Welcome 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.…
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John 13:1-4 with Dr. Sarah Hinlicky Wilson
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1:13:07Welcome 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)…
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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) Edite…
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1 Corinthians 15:51-58 with Dr. Beverly Gaventa
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55:08Welcome 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 C…
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1 Corinthians 15:35-50 with Dr. Matt Novenson
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58:41Welcome 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)…
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1 Corinthians 15:12-20 with Dr. Ken Schenck
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53:52Welcome 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 Sander…
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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 cr…
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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 (…
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John Drury and Carmen Imes discuss this week’s text: Psalm 82
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Welcome to Fresh Text! In this episode John leads us through a brief mediation on Isaiah 9:8. John encourages listeners to really sit and reflect on the words that are read, as well as gives a brief explanation of the passage. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York Graphic…
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Welcome back to Fresh Text! This week we continue the Christmas season with a brief meditation on Isaiah 9:6. John Drury walks us through this meditation and gives listeners points that they can focus on. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York Graphics created by: Hannah H…
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Merry Christams! This week John leads us through a brief meditation through Isaiah 7:14. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan University The Called Collective seeks to eq…
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1 Thessalonians 5 with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson
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59:15Welcome to Fresh Text! In this episode John and Sarah Hinlicky Wilson finish up their five part series over the book of Thessalonians. They continue to break down the last chapter in the book and show how one might be able to preach on chapter 5. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by:…
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1 Thessalonians 4 with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson
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1:10:27Welcome back to Fresh Text! This week on Fresh Text John and Sarah Hinlicky Wilson move on to chapter 4 in 1 Thessalonians. They dive into the context and into the original greek as they discover how this passage could be used in a sermon. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan…
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1 Thessalonians 3 with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson
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1:06:35Welcome to Fresh Text! In this episode John and Sarah Hinlicky Wilson continue their series through 1 Thessalonians. They dive into the original greek in this weeks passage and continue to give sermon starters. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York Graphics created by: Ha…
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1 Thessalonians 2 with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson
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1:04:45Welcome back to another episode of Fresh Text. In this episode John and Sarah Hinlicky Wilson dive into 1 Thessalonians 2. As they explore this passage they seek out what is sticking out to them now, and how this passage can be preached to a congregation. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) E…
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1 Thessalonians 1 with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson
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1:03:27Tune in to this episode to hear from special guest Sarah Hinlicky Wilson. This week John and Sarah begin to dive into a series through 1 Thessalonians. In this episode they dive deeply into the original greek and then wrap up the episode by giving examples of how this passage of scripture could be preached. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsander…
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Welcome back to Fresh Text! In this episode Dr. John Drury and Dr. Andrea Summers dive into Ruth 3. As they dive into the context of Ruth 3 they begin to think of ways that this passage could be preached. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York Graphics created by: Hannah H…
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Welcome back to Fresh Text! In this episode Dr. John Drury and Dr. Daniel J. Freemyer continue the conversation over Ruth 4. Daniel gives lots of great insight into the context, to help preachers see how they could preach the passage. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York…
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In this episode John Drury and Dr. Elaine Bernius freshly dive into Ruth 2. As they talk about the context of this passage they also begin to reveal ways that this passage can be preached. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahra…
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In this episode Dr. John Drury and Dr. Sarah Coleson-Derck have a conversation on Ruth 1. As they exegete the passage they begin to give ideas on how this passage could be preached on. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of…
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