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Fresh Text Podcast

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.

  1. 23 HR AGO

    Esther 7:1-12, 9:20-23 with Elaine Bernius

    This week tune in with John and Elaine Bernius as they have a conversation over Esther 7:1-12, 9:20-23. Throughout this episode they dive into the context of this passage and give ideas of how 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.

    59 min

  2. 16 SEPT

    Proverbs 31:10-31 with Larisa Levicheva

    This week tune in to Fresh Text to hear a conversation from John and Larisa Levicheva. This week they finish up in Proverbs and show how Proverbs 31:10-31 can be interpreted and preached 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.

    54 min

  3. 9 SEPT

    Proverbs 1:20-33 with Larisa Levicheva

    Sit down with John and Larisa Levicheva as they dive into the wisdom found in Proverbs. As they walk through this passage they begin to suggest ways that this passage could be preached 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.

    57 min

  4. 4 SEPT

    Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 with Larisa Levicheva

    Tune in this week as John continues the usual rhythm with Larisa Levicheva. This week starts a series through Proverbs. So sit down and enjoy learning about this wisdom literature. 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.

    51 min

  5. 26 AUG

    Brief Meditation on Song of Solomon 2:8-13

    Sit down with John this week as he walks through a brief meditation on Song of Solomon 2:8-13. This episode will conclude the Summer series of Brief Meditations. 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.

    17 min
  6. Meditated Reading on 1 Kings 8

    19 AUG

    Meditated Reading on 1 Kings 8

    This week John leads us through a brief meditation through 1 Kings 8. Lean in to hear what the Lord might be saying through this passage. Hosted by:  John Drury 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.

    21 min
  7. Brief Meditation on 1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14

    12 AUG

    Brief Meditation on 1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14

    This week John leads us through a brief meditation through 1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14. Lean in to hear what the Lord might be saying through this passage. Hosted by:  John Drury 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.

    15 min
  8. Brief Meditation on 2 Samuel 18

    5 AUG

    Brief Meditation on 2 Samuel 18

    This week John leads us through a brief meditation through 2 Samuel 18. Lean in to hear what the Lord might be saying through this passage. Hosted by:  John Drury 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.

    24 min
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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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  • Channel
    The Called Collective
  • Creator
    John Drury and The Called Collective
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    308
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © John Drury and The Called Collective
  • Show Website
    Fresh Text

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