

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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Dec 30, 2024 • 15min
Brief Meditation on Isaiah 9:6
Welcome back to Fresh Text! This week we continue the Christmas season with a brief meditation on Isaiah 9:6. John Drury walks us through this meditation and gives listeners points that they can focus on.
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.

Dec 23, 2024 • 14min
Brief Meditation on Isaiah 7:14
Merry Christams! This week John leads us through a brief meditation through Isaiah 7:14.
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.

Dec 16, 2024 • 59min
1 Thessalonians 5 with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson
Welcome to Fresh Text! In this episode John and Sarah Hinlicky Wilson finish up their five part series over the book of Thessalonians. They continue to break down the last chapter in the book and show how one might be able to preach on chapter 5.
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.

Dec 9, 2024 • 1h 10min
1 Thessalonians 4 with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson
Welcome back to Fresh Text! This week on Fresh Text John and Sarah Hinlicky Wilson move on to chapter 4 in 1 Thessalonians. They dive into the context and into the original greek as they discover how this passage could be used in a sermon.
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.

Dec 2, 2024 • 1h 7min
1 Thessalonians 3 with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson
Welcome to Fresh Text! In this episode John and Sarah Hinlicky Wilson continue their series through 1 Thessalonians. They dive into the original greek in this weeks passage and continue to give sermon starters.
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.

Nov 25, 2024 • 1h 5min
1 Thessalonians 2 with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson
Welcome back to another episode of Fresh Text. In this episode John and Sarah Hinlicky Wilson dive into 1 Thessalonians 2. As they explore this passage they seek out what is sticking out to them now, and how this passage can be preached to a congregation.
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.

Nov 18, 2024 • 1h 3min
1 Thessalonians 1 with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson
Tune in to this episode to hear from special guest Sarah Hinlicky Wilson. This week John and Sarah begin to dive into a series through 1 Thessalonians. In this episode they dive deeply into the original greek and then wrap up the episode by giving examples of how this passage of scripture 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.

Nov 11, 2024 • 1h
Ruth 4 with Dr. Daniel J. Freemyer
Welcome back to Fresh Text! In this episode Dr. John Drury and Dr. Daniel J. Freemyer continue the conversation over Ruth 4. Daniel gives lots of great insight into the context, to help preachers see how they could preach 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.

Nov 11, 2024 • 46min
Ruth 3 with Andrea Summers
Welcome back to Fresh Text! In this episode Dr. John Drury and Dr. Andrea Summers dive into Ruth 3. As they dive into the context of Ruth 3 they begin to think of ways that 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.

Nov 4, 2024 • 1h 8min
Ruth 2 with Dr. Elaine Bernius
In this episode John Drury and Dr. Elaine Bernius freshly dive into Ruth 2. As they talk about the context of this passage they also begin to reveal ways that this passage can 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.


