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.
Episodes
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Jun 20, 2022 • 47min
Psalm 77 with Amanda Drury
John Drury and Amanda Drury discuss this week's text: Psalm 77
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Jun 14, 2022 • 51min
Psalm 42 with Larisa Levicheva
Larisa Levicheva, an expert in biblical texts, joins the discussion on Psalm 42, diving into its profound themes of longing for God amidst despair. They explore the historical context and emotional intensity of the psalm, emphasizing the metaphor of water and the concept of 'nefesh,' or soul. The conversation highlights how communal worship nurtures individual faith, the active nature of hope, and the dualities of joy and suffering. Listeners gain insights into the importance of spiritual practices and the shared journey of faith in difficult times.
Jun 6, 2022 • 49min
Psalm 8 with Amy Peeler
John Drury and Amy Peeler discuss this week’s text: Psalm 8
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May 30, 2022 • 54min
Psalm 104 with Aubrey Buster
John Drury and Aubrey Buster discuss this week’s text: Psalm 104
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May 23, 2022 • 48min
Psalm 97 with D. J. Freemyer
John Drury and D. J. Freemyer discuss this week’s text: Psalm 97
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May 16, 2022 • 51min
Psalm 67 with Christin Taylor
John Drury and Christin Taylor discuss this week’s text: Psalm 67
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May 9, 2022 • 45min
Psalm 47 with Larisa Levicheva
John Drury and Larisa Levicheva discuss this week’s text: Psalm 47
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May 4, 2022 • 51min
Psalm 23 with Amanda Drury
John Drury and Amanda Drury discuss this week’s text: Psalm 23
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Apr 25, 2022 • 55min
Psalm 30 with Brent Strawn
John Drury and Brent Strawn discuss this week’s text: Psalm 30
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Apr 18, 2022 • 57min
Psalm 150 with Ken Schenck
John Drury and Ken Schenck discuss this week’s text: Psalm 150
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