
Preaching The Text examines the weekly Bible Readings from the three-year lectionary. Dr. Steven Paulson and pastor John Hoyum present these Scripture readings with a particular emphasis on how the Gospel is proclaimed and heard in weekly preaching.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 168 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityPhilosophySociety & CultureChristianity | |||

On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson pull out some stories of preaching to illustrate an important point: what is a sermon? There are many bad ideas about what constitutes good preaching, and they are all too influentia... more
On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss how to preach the Catechism during the season of Lent. This traditional practice for Lutherans is an excellent way to find God's two words, law and gospel, first in the Comma... more
On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss preaching on Ash Wednesday. The normal temptation with preaching Ash Wednesday is to focus on penitence as a habit of the mind rather than something God brings to us through ... more
On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson take up Christ the King Sunday texts. Here, they try to speak of Christ's true kingship as the sovereign of a new kingdom ruled by God's grace instead of the law. For those oppressed... more
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I used to be skeptical of the view that satan was the Prince of this world. I thought it could be a nice place but with the election of donald trump to the presidency for the second time, it’s clear to me that the devil has quite an active role over us.
Please release the podcast earlier than late on Tuesdays. I am so glad this podcast is available! My only wish is that it launched on Monday mornings. Updated review: Having Dr. Paulson right there in my office as I prepare for preaching is a great gift. My only wish for this podcast is that it be released earlier in the week, even early Tuesday morning would be better. Please consider this for those utilizing this resource for sermon preparation.
I am so glad this podcast is available! My only wish is that it launched on Monday mornings.
Updated review:
Having Dr. Paulson right there in my office as I prepare for preaching is a great gift. My only wish for this podcast is that it be released earlier in the week, even early Tuesday morning would be better. Please consider this for those utilizing this resource for sermon preparation.
Just what I’ve been looking for, a podcast following the lectionary awesome! Now I can study the reading from church more closely.
I was introduced to Dr. Paulson on the Outlaw God Podcast (which I also highly recommend). When I heard over there he was doing this one also I jumped in. I love the way he breaks the scriptures down and helps those ministering the Word as well as those reading the scriptures navigate the text. Hearing this in the context of the lectionary has been really insightful and helpful to me personally. He’s a good teacher and preacher that leads me to resting in the forgiveness of sins found in the p... more
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A theology-focused show that interprets weekly lectionary readings through Lutherann theological lenses, emphasizing how the Gospel should shape preaching and the proclamation of forgiveness. Episodes explore concrete preaching strategies, sermon preparation, and the interplay of law and gospel across a wide range of biblical texts, with a strong emphasis on staying gospel-centered even when addressing difficult passages. Noteworthy is the duo's combination of scholarly insight and pastoral practicality, making complex scripture accessible for pastors, teachers, and lay listeners who want to hear how to preach the gospel clearly week after week.
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