

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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Jan 22, 2024 • 38min
Transfiguration pt. 2 with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson
Time for part 2 in the series over the transfiguration! In this episode Sarah Hinlicky Wilson and John Drury dive in further into the transfiguration. This time they go over the account in Luke 9:27-36.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sarahhinlickywilson/seven-ways-of-looking-at-the-transfiguration
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 15, 2024 • 33min
Transfiguration pt. 1 with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson
Starting this week John and Sarah Hinlicky Wilson start a three part series on the transfiguration. In this episode they dive into the transfiguration found in Mark 9:1-10.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sarahhinlickywilson/seven-ways-of-looking-at-the-transfiguration
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 8, 2024 • 38min
Luke 14:15-24 with Eric Barreto
This week John and Eric Barreto look at the scripture passage Luke 14:15-24. As they have a discussion on this passage they show how this scripture 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.

Jan 1, 2024 • 21min
Romans 2:29 With John Wesley
Happy New Years!! This week John goes through a sermon written by John Wesley. May this be edifying for all who listen.
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.

Dec 25, 2023 • 16min
A Brief Mediation on John 7:40-44
Merry Christmas! For this week, John invites you into a mediation on John 7:40-44.
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.

Dec 18, 2023 • 29min
Matthew 1:18-25 (Advent 4) with Mike Connor
In this final episode for the Advent series John and Mike dive into a conversation over the story of Joseph. As they discuss this passage they find creative ways that 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.

Dec 11, 2023 • 34min
Luke 1:5-25, 57-79 (Advent 3) with Mike Connor
This week John and Mike enter week three in the Advent series. For this part they dive into a discussion about Zechariah and the birth of John the Baptist. As they look into this passage of scripture they start to show how this passage can be preached in a sermon.
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.

Dec 4, 2023 • 31min
Matthew 2:1-12 (Advent 2) with Mike Connor
This week John and Mike Connor dive into the second week of the special Advent series. In this passage they discuss the contrast between the Magi and King Herod. John and Mike discover how this passage can be preached in a sermon.
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.

Nov 27, 2023 • 29min
John 1:1-18 (Advent 1) with Mike Conner
Fresh Texts is switching things up this Advent. For this Advent, John and Mike Conner will be working through a series together. This week John and Mike dive into John 1:1-18.
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.

Nov 20, 2023 • 59min
"Matthew 25:31-46 with Sarah Derck
This week John and Sarah Derck dive into Matthew 25:31-46. The sheep and the goats. As they discuss the context of the passage they also show how this passage might 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.


