

Fresh Text
John Drury and The Called Collective
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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Apr 1, 2024 • 51min
Acts 1:1-11 with Nathan York
This week John and Nathan York begin a Special Series over Acts. From this week until Summer we will be Tracking where we see Jesus in Acts.
Acts 7:51-60 4/8
Acts 9:1-22 4/15
Acts 18:1-11 4/22
Acts 22:17-21 4/29
Acts 23:1-11 5/6
Acts 26:19-23 5/13
Hosted by:
John Drury
Produced by:
Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)
Edited by:
Nathan York and Haley Fouts
Graphics created by:
Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine)
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 Called Collective Social Network is designed for High School teens called to ministry in order for them to learn ministry skills, share in community with students across the world, and develop their call. Please check out the Called Collective.
Website: thecalledcollective.org
C2 Social Network: members.thecalledcollective.org
Podcasts:
Fresh Text - A weekly podcast where two pastor-scholars come up with sermon ideas . Every Monday, 1 hr typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/freshtextpodcast
Modern Parables - A weekly podcast where four pastors create sermon illustrations from cultural topics. Every Tuesday, 30-1hr typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/modernparables
Good Days with Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock - A weekly podcast where they will share a Ministry Principle and how it has played out in their years of ministry. Every Wednesday, 20-25 minutes typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/GoodDayswithEddyandCharlie
The Defining Yes. A Women in Ministry Podcast - A weekly podcast where women called into ministry share their stories. Every Thursday, 30 minutes typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/thedefiningyes
Coffee and Calling - A weekly podcast where a pastor, missionary, professor, or student shares their calling story. Every Friday, 30-35 minutes typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/coffeeandcalling
The Called Collective is a ministry sponsored by The School of Theology & Ministry (STM) at Indiana Wesleyan University. The School of Theology & Ministry has been equipping pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders at the undergraduate level for over 100 years. We are relentless in our mission to advance the Kingdom by equipping women and men for a lifetime of transformation service.

Mar 25, 2024 • 55min
Isaiah 25:6-9 with Colleen Deer
As we prepare our hearts for Easter, tune in to John and Colleen Deer to see how Isaiah 25:6-9 connects to Easter. AS they exegete this passage they will begin to give sermon starters to help pastors see how they can preach on this passage during Easter.
Hosted by:
John Drury
Produced by:
Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)
Edited by:
Nathan York and Haley Fouts
Graphics created by:
Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine)
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 Called Collective Social Network is designed for High School teens called to ministry in order for them to learn ministry skills, share in community with students across the world, and develop their call. Please check out the Called Collective.
Website: thecalledcollective.org
C2 Social Network: members.thecalledcollective.org
Podcasts:
Fresh Text - A weekly podcast where two pastor-scholars come up with sermon ideas . Every Monday, 1 hr typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/freshtextpodcast
Modern Parables - A weekly podcast where four pastors create sermon illustrations from cultural topics. Every Tuesday, 30-1hr typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/modernparables
Good Days with Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock - A weekly podcast where they will share a Ministry Principle and how it has played out in their years of ministry. Every Wednesday, 20-25 minutes typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/GoodDayswithEddyandCharlie
The Defining Yes. A Women in Ministry Podcast - A weekly podcast where women called into ministry share their stories. Every Thursday, 30 minutes typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/thedefiningyes
Coffee and Calling - A weekly podcast where a pastor, missionary, professor, or student shares their calling story. Every Friday, 30-35 minutes typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/coffeeandcalling
The Called Collective is a ministry sponsored by The School of Theology & Ministry (STM) at Indiana Wesleyan University. The School of Theology & Ministry has been equipping pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders at the undergraduate level for over 100 years. We are relentless in our mission to advance the Kingdom by equipping women and men for a lifetime of transformation service.

Mar 18, 2024 • 57min
Mark 14:32-52 with Amanda Drury
Palm Sunday!! This week tune in to hear John and Amanda Drury explore Mark 14:32-52. As they dive into this text they will give insight into the different interpretations as well as give ideas on how this passage can be preached.
Hosted by:
John Drury
Produced by:
Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)
Edited by:
Nathan York and Haley Fouts
Graphics created by:
Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine)
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 Called Collective Social Network is designed for High School teens called to ministry in order for them to learn ministry skills, share in community with students across the world, and develop their call. Please check out the Called Collective.
Website: thecalledcollective.org
C2 Social Network: members.thecalledcollective.org
Podcasts:
Fresh Text - A weekly podcast where two pastor-scholars come up with sermon ideas . Every Monday, 1 hr typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/freshtextpodcast
Modern Parables - A weekly podcast where four pastors create sermon illustrations from cultural topics. Every Tuesday, 30-1hr typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/modernparables
Good Days with Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock - A weekly podcast where they will share a Ministry Principle and how it has played out in their years of ministry. Every Wednesday, 20-25 minutes typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/GoodDayswithEddyandCharlie
The Defining Yes. A Women in Ministry Podcast - A weekly podcast where women called into ministry share their stories. Every Thursday, 30 minutes typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/thedefiningyes
Coffee and Calling - A weekly podcast where a pastor, missionary, professor, or student shares their calling story. Every Friday, 30-35 minutes typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/coffeeandcalling
The Called Collective is a ministry sponsored by The School of Theology & Ministry (STM) at Indiana Wesleyan University. The School of Theology & Ministry has been equipping pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders at the undergraduate level for over 100 years. We are relentless in our mission to advance the Kingdom by equipping women and men for a lifetime of transformation service.

Mar 11, 2024 • 58min
Jeremiah 31:31-34 with Jonathan Morgan
Join Jonathan Morgan, a Professor of historical and systematic theology, as he dives deep into Jeremiah 31:31-34. He discusses the shift from external obedience to an inward desire for God, invoking C.S. Lewis on transforming Christian desires. The conversation unveils layers of fulfillment in the return from exile and explores individual accountability in knowing God. Jonathan also offers intriguing sermon starters, framing shame and renewal and creatively using refinancing as a metaphor for the new covenant.

Mar 4, 2024 • 49min
Numbers 21:4-9 with Ken Schenck
As Easter is approaching John and Ken Schenck open up the scriptures to Numbers 21:4-9. As they exegete this passage of scripture they will give different ways this passage can be interpreted and ways of this passage to be preached.
Hosted by:
John Drury
Produced by:
Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)
Edited by:
Nathan York and Haley Fouts
Graphics created by:
Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine)
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 Called Collective Social Network is designed for High School teens called to ministry in order for them to learn ministry skills, share in community with students across the world, and develop their call. Please check out the Called Collective.
Website: thecalledcollective.org
C2 Social Network: members.thecalledcollective.org
Podcasts:
Fresh Text - A weekly podcast where two pastor-scholars come up with sermon ideas . Every Monday, 1 hr typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/freshtextpodcast
Modern Parables - A weekly podcast where four pastors create sermon illustrations from cultural topics. Every Tuesday, 30-1hr typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/modernparables
Good Days with Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock - A weekly podcast where they will share a Ministry Principle and how it has played out in their years of ministry. Every Wednesday, 20-25 minutes typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/GoodDayswithEddyandCharlie
The Defining Yes. A Women in Ministry Podcast - A weekly podcast where women called into ministry share their stories. Every Thursday, 30 minutes typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/thedefiningyes
Coffee and Calling - A weekly podcast where a pastor, missionary, professor, or student shares their calling story. Every Friday, 30-35 minutes typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/coffeeandcalling
The Called Collective is a ministry sponsored by The School of Theology & Ministry (STM) at Indiana Wesleyan University. The School of Theology & Ministry has been equipping pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders at the undergraduate level for over 100 years. We are relentless in our mission to advance the Kingdom by equipping women and men for a lifetime of transformation service.

Feb 26, 2024 • 53min
Exodus 20:1-17 with Elaine Bernius
This week tune in to John and Elaine Bernius as they have a discussion over Exodus 20:1-17. Elaine brings great insight into how this passage can be interpreted and preached.
Hosted by:
John Drury
Produced by:
Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)
Edited by:
Nathan York and Haley Fouts
Graphics created by:
Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine)
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 Called Collective Social Network is designed for High School teens called to ministry in order for them to learn ministry skills, share in community with students across the world, and develop their call. Please check out the Called Collective.
Website: thecalledcollective.org
C2 Social Network: members.thecalledcollective.org
Podcasts:
Fresh Text - A weekly podcast where two pastor-scholars come up with sermon ideas . Every Monday, 1 hr typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/freshtextpodcast
Modern Parables - A weekly podcast where four pastors create sermon illustrations from cultural topics. Every Tuesday, 30-1hr typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/modernparables
Good Days with Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock - A weekly podcast where they will share a Ministry Principle and how it has played out in their years of ministry. Every Wednesday, 20-25 minutes typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/GoodDayswithEddyandCharlie
The Defining Yes. A Women in Ministry Podcast - A weekly podcast where women called into ministry share their stories. Every Thursday, 30 minutes typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/thedefiningyes
Coffee and Calling - A weekly podcast where a pastor, missionary, professor, or student shares their calling story. Every Friday, 30-35 minutes typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/coffeeandcalling
The Called Collective is a ministry sponsored by The School of Theology & Ministry (STM) at Indiana Wesleyan University. The School of Theology & Ministry has been equipping pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders at the undergraduate level for over 100 years. We are relentless in our mission to advance the Kingdom by equipping women and men for a lifetime of transformation service.

Feb 19, 2024 • 58min
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 with Amy Peeler
This week John Drury and Amy Peeler continue the series over lent. As John and Amy have a discussion over Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16, they show how this passage might be preached on.
Hosted by:
John Drury
Produced by:
Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)
Edited by:
Nathan York and Haley Fouts
Graphics created by:
Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine)
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 Called Collective Social Network is designed for High School teens called to ministry in order for them to learn ministry skills, share in community with students across the world, and develop their call. Please check out the Called Collective.
Website: thecalledcollective.org
C2 Social Network: members.thecalledcollective.org
Podcasts:
Fresh Text - A weekly podcast where two pastor-scholars come up with sermon ideas . Every Monday, 1 hr typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/freshtextpodcast
Modern Parables - A weekly podcast where four pastors create sermon illustrations from cultural topics. Every Tuesday, 30-1hr typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/modernparables
Good Days with Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock - A weekly podcast where they will share a Ministry Principle and how it has played out in their years of ministry. Every Wednesday, 20-25 minutes typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/GoodDayswithEddyandCharlie
The Defining Yes. A Women in Ministry Podcast - A weekly podcast where women called into ministry share their stories. Every Thursday, 30 minutes typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/thedefiningyes
Coffee and Calling - A weekly podcast where a pastor, missionary, professor, or student shares their calling story. Every Friday, 30-35 minutes typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/coffeeandcalling
The Called Collective is a ministry sponsored by The School of Theology & Ministry (STM) at Indiana Wesleyan University. The School of Theology & Ministry has been equipping pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders at the undergraduate level for over 100 years. We are relentless in our mission to advance the Kingdom by equipping women and men for a lifetime of transformation service.

Feb 12, 2024 • 38min
Genesis 9:8-17 with Isaac Steiner
This week John and special guest Isaac Steiner have a discussion on Genesis 9:8-17. Throughout this podcast they discuss different ways that this passage could be preached.
Hosted by:
John Drury
Produced by:
Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)
Edited by:
Nathan York and Haley Fouts
Graphics created by:
Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine)
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 Called Collective Social Network is designed for High School teens called to ministry in order for them to learn ministry skills, share in community with students across the world, and develop their call. Please check out the Called Collective.
Website: thecalledcollective.org
C2 Social Network: members.thecalledcollective.org
Podcasts:
Fresh Text - A weekly podcast where two pastor-scholars come up with sermon ideas . Every Monday, 1 hr typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/freshtextpodcast
Modern Parables - A weekly podcast where four pastors create sermon illustrations from cultural topics. Every Tuesday, 30-1hr typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/modernparables
Good Days with Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock - A weekly podcast where they will share a Ministry Principle and how it has played out in their years of ministry. Every Wednesday, 20-25 minutes typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/GoodDayswithEddyandCharlie
The Defining Yes. A Women in Ministry Podcast - A weekly podcast where women called into ministry share their stories. Every Thursday, 30 minutes typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/thedefiningyes
Coffee and Calling - A weekly podcast where a pastor, missionary, professor, or student shares their calling story. Every Friday, 30-35 minutes typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/coffeeandcalling
The Called Collective is a ministry sponsored by The School of Theology & Ministry (STM) at Indiana Wesleyan University. The School of Theology & Ministry has been equipping pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders at the undergraduate level for over 100 years. We are relentless in our mission to advance the Kingdom by equipping women and men for a lifetime of transformation service.

Feb 5, 2024 • 52min
Joel 2:1-2, 12-27 with Daniel Rife
This week join John Drury and Daniel Rife as they discuss Joel 2. Learn different ways that this passage can be preached as well as helpful tips in running an Ash Wednesday.
Hosted by:
John Drury
Produced by:
Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)
Edited by:
Nathan York and Haley Fouts
Graphics created by:
Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine)
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 Called Collective Social Network is designed for High School teens called to ministry in order for them to learn ministry skills, share in community with students across the world, and develop their call. Please check out the Called Collective.
Website: thecalledcollective.org
C2 Social Network: members.thecalledcollective.org
Podcasts:
Fresh Text - A weekly podcast where two pastor-scholars come up with sermon ideas . Every Monday, 1 hr typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/freshtextpodcast
Modern Parables - A weekly podcast where four pastors create sermon illustrations from cultural topics. Every Tuesday, 30-1hr typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/modernparables
Good Days with Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock - A weekly podcast where they will share a Ministry Principle and how it has played out in their years of ministry. Every Wednesday, 20-25 minutes typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/GoodDayswithEddyandCharlie
The Defining Yes. A Women in Ministry Podcast - A weekly podcast where women called into ministry share their stories. Every Thursday, 30 minutes typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/thedefiningyes
Coffee and Calling - A weekly podcast where a pastor, missionary, professor, or student shares their calling story. Every Friday, 30-35 minutes typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/coffeeandcalling
The Called Collective is a ministry sponsored by The School of Theology & Ministry (STM) at Indiana Wesleyan University. The School of Theology & Ministry has been equipping pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders at the undergraduate level for over 100 years. We are relentless in our mission to advance the Kingdom by equipping women and men for a lifetime of transformation service.

Jan 29, 2024 • 45min
Transfiguration pt. 3 with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson
For the final part on this series over the transfiguration Sarah Hinlicky Wilson and John Drury discuss John 12:20-36.
Hosted by:
John Drury
Produced by:
Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)
Edited by:
Nathan York and Haley Fouts
Graphics created by:
Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine)
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 Called Collective Social Network is designed for High School teens called to ministry in order for them to learn ministry skills, share in community with students across the world, and develop their call. Please check out the Called Collective.
Website: thecalledcollective.org
C2 Social Network: members.thecalledcollective.org
Podcasts:
Fresh Text - A weekly podcast where two pastor-scholars come up with sermon ideas . Every Monday, 1 hr typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/freshtextpodcast
Modern Parables - A weekly podcast where four pastors create sermon illustrations from cultural topics. Every Tuesday, 30-1hr typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/modernparables
Good Days with Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock - A weekly podcast where they will share a Ministry Principle and how it has played out in their years of ministry. Every Wednesday, 20-25 minutes typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/GoodDayswithEddyandCharlie
The Defining Yes. A Women in Ministry Podcast - A weekly podcast where women called into ministry share their stories. Every Thursday, 30 minutes typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/thedefiningyes
Coffee and Calling - A weekly podcast where a pastor, missionary, professor, or student shares their calling story. Every Friday, 30-35 minutes typically.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/coffeeandcalling
The Called Collective is a ministry sponsored by The School of Theology & Ministry (STM) at Indiana Wesleyan University. The School of Theology & Ministry has been equipping pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders at the undergraduate level for over 100 years. We are relentless in our mission to advance the Kingdom by equipping women and men for a lifetime of transformation service.


