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Fresh Text

John Drury and The Called Collectivefreshtext.fireside.fm
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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Episodes

Brief Meditation on Galatians 6:1-16

Welcome back to Fresh Text! Today's episode is another meditation in the book of Galatians on chapter 6:1-16. Enjoy this time to rest and contemplate the word! Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Seth Strand Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan University Pads Courtesy of: WorshipTutorials.com The Called Collective seeks to equip the next generation of ministry lead...

Jun 30, 202526 min

Brief Meditation on Galatians 5:1, 13-25

Welcome back to Fresh Text! In todays episode, follow along with John Drury as he goes through a brief meditation on Galatians 5:1, 13-25. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Seth Strand Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan University Pads Courtesy of: WorshipTutorials.com The Called Collective seeks to equip the next generation of ministry leaders. We accomplish th...

Jun 23, 202523 min

Brief Meditation on Galatians 3:23-29

Welcome back to Fresh Text! In todays episode, follow along with John Drury as he goes through a brief meditation on Galatians 3:23-29. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Seth Strand Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan University Pads Courtesy of: WorshipTutorials.com The Called Collective seeks to equip the next generation of ministry leaders. We accomplish this ...

Jun 16, 202521 min

Romans 8:12-17 with Chris Bounds (Trinity Sunday)

Welcome back to Fresh Text! In celebration of Trinity Sunday, John Drury revisits a classic episode with Chris Bounds covering Romans 8:12-17. Enjoy this classic conversation! Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Seth Strand 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...

Jun 09, 20251 hr 11 min

Mark 12:1-12 with Alex Lawrence and Tim Kelly

Welcome back to Fresh Text! In this episode John Drury is joined again by graduate students Alex Lawrence and Tim Kelly. This time, they analyze Mark 12:1-2 to discuss the parable of the wicked tenants. Enjoy this conversation! Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Seth Strand Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan University The Called Collective seeks to equip the nex...

Jun 02, 20251 hr 1 min

Matthew 21:28-32 with Tim Kelly and Alex Lawrence

Welcome back to Fresh Text! In this episode John Drury and graduate students Alex Lawrence and Tim Kelly dive into Matthew 21:28-32 to discuss the parable of the two sons. Enjoy this conversation! Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Seth Strand 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 leader...

May 26, 20251 hr 4 min

Mark 7.1-25 with Caleb Hines

Welcome back to Fresh Text! In this episode graduate student Caleb Hines joins John Drury in analyzing the Parable of Defilement in Mark 7:1-25. Enjoy this conversation! Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Seth Strand 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 re...

May 19, 20251 hr 6 min

Luke 10:25-37 with Ireland Craig and Lauren Klein

Welcome back to Fresh Text! In this episode John Drury and graduate students Ireland Craig and Lauren Klein look into a passage in Luke 10. In this text they discuss the parable of the Good Samaritan. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Seth Strand 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 le...

May 12, 20251 hr 2 min

John 10 with Kyle Lortz and Gracie Nelson

Welcome back to Fresh Text! In this episode John Drury and graduate students Kyle Lortz and Gracie Nelson dive into John 10. For this passage they look at the parable of the door for the sheep, and the good shepherd. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Seth Strand Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan University The Called Collective seeks to equip the next generatio...

May 05, 20251 hr 2 min

Philippians 3:17-4:1 with David Drury

Welcome back to Fresh Text! In this episode John and David Drury dive into Philippians. For this passage they look at many different translations and show how it could 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 lead...

Apr 07, 20251 hr

Philippians 3:4b-14 with Josh Lavender

Welcome to Fresh Text! Today John Drury has on Josh Lavender to discuss Philippians 3:4b-14. As they dive into this passage they show how a pastor could preach this 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 accompl...

Apr 02, 202558 min

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 (@theca...

Mar 24, 20251 hr 16 min

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 York Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provid...

Mar 17, 20251 hr 13 min

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 York Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan University The Called Collectiv...

Mar 03, 202555 min

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 York Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana We...

Feb 24, 202555 min

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 York Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provid...

Feb 17, 202559 min

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 York Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine)...

Feb 10, 202554 min

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 gen...

Feb 03, 202543 min

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 leade...

Jan 27, 202554 min

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...

Jan 13, 202512 min

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 ministr...

Dec 30, 202415 min

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...

Dec 23, 202414 min

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 see...

Dec 16, 202459 min

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 e...

Dec 09, 20241 hr 10 min

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 m...

Dec 02, 20241 hr 7 min

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 Colle...

Nov 25, 20241 hr 5 min
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