Fresh Text

John Drury and The Called Collective
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Mar 24, 2025 • 1h 16min

Hebrews 9:24-28 with Dr. Sarah Hinlicky Wilson

Welcome 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. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sarahhinlickywilson/ascension-book Produced by:Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by:Nathan YorkGraphics created by:Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine)Facilities Provided by:Indiana Wesleyan UniversityThe 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.org⁠C2 Social Network: ⁠members.thecalledcollective.org⁠Podcasts: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/freshtextpodcast⁠Modern 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/modernparables⁠Good 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/GoodDayswithEddyandCharlie⁠The 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/thedefiningyes⁠Coffee 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/coffeeandcalling⁠The 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.
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Mar 17, 2025 • 1h 13min

John 13:1-4 with Dr. Sarah Hinlicky Wilson

Welcome 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) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by:Nathan YorkGraphics created by:Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine)Facilities Provided by:Indiana Wesleyan UniversityThe 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.org⁠C2 Social Network: ⁠members.thecalledcollective.org⁠Podcasts: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/freshtextpodcast⁠Modern 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/modernparables⁠Good 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/GoodDayswithEddyandCharlie⁠The 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/thedefiningyes⁠Coffee 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/coffeeandcalling⁠The 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.
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Mar 3, 2025 • 55min

Romans 10:8b-13 with Dr. Abson Joseph

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) Edited by:Nathan YorkGraphics created by:Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine)Facilities Provided by:Indiana Wesleyan UniversityThe 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.org⁠C2 Social Network: ⁠members.thecalledcollective.org⁠Podcasts: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/freshtextpodcast⁠Modern 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/modernparables⁠Good 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/GoodDayswithEddyandCharlie⁠The 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/thedefiningyes⁠Coffee 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/coffeeandcalling⁠The 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.
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Feb 24, 2025 • 55min

1 Corinthians 15:51-58 with Dr. Beverly Gaventa

Welcome 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 Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by:Nathan YorkGraphics created by:Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine)Facilities Provided by:Indiana Wesleyan UniversityThe 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.org⁠C2 Social Network: ⁠members.thecalledcollective.org⁠Podcasts: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/freshtextpodcast⁠Modern 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/modernparables⁠Good 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/GoodDayswithEddyandCharlie⁠The 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/thedefiningyes⁠Coffee 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/coffeeandcalling⁠The 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.
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Feb 17, 2025 • 59min

1 Corinthians 15:35-50 with Dr. Matt Novenson

Welcome 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) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by:Nathan YorkGraphics created by:Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine)Facilities Provided by:Indiana Wesleyan UniversityThe 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.org⁠C2 Social Network: ⁠members.thecalledcollective.org⁠Podcasts: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/freshtextpodcast⁠Modern 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/modernparables⁠Good 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/GoodDayswithEddyandCharlie⁠The 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/thedefiningyes⁠Coffee 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/coffeeandcalling⁠The 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.
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Feb 10, 2025 • 54min

1 Corinthians 15:12-20 with Dr. Ken Schenck

Welcome 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 Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by:Nathan YorkGraphics created by:Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine)Facilities Provided by:Indiana Wesleyan UniversityThe 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.org⁠C2 Social Network:⁠members.thecalledcollective.org⁠Podcasts: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/freshtextpodcast⁠Modern 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/modernparables⁠Good 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/GoodDayswithEddyandCharlie⁠The 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/thedefiningyes⁠Coffee 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/coffeeandcalling⁠The Called Collective is a ministry sponsored by⁠ The School of Theology & Ministry⁠ (STM) at⁠Indiana 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.
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Feb 3, 2025 • 43min

Hebrews 2:14-18 with Amy Peeler

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 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.
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Jan 27, 2025 • 54min

Judges 2:10-19 with Dr. DJ Coleman

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 (@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.
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Jan 22, 2025 • 56min

Psalm 82 with Carmen Imes

John Drury and Carmen Imes discuss this week’s text: Psalm 82
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Jan 13, 2025 • 12min

Brief Meditation on Isaiah 9:8

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 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.

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