Tune in this week as we continue our series through Acts. In this Episode John and Andrew Baughman discuss the different possible ways that Acts 9:32-35 could be preached. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan University The Called Collective seeks to equip the next generation of mi...
Apr 22, 2024•43 min
This week John and Haley Fouts dive into the well known passage on the Damascus road. Tune in to learn how this passage could be preached in some unique ways. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts 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...
Apr 15, 2024•57 min
Welcome back to Fresh Text with John! This week we continue our series of finding Jesus in Acts. John and special guest Raegan Tippey work their way through Acts 7 to show how this passage might be able to be preached. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan University The Called Coll...
Apr 08, 2024•47 min
This week John and Nathan York begin a Special Series over Acts. From this week until Summer we will be Tracking where we see Jesus in Acts. Acts 7:51-60 4/8 Acts 9:1-22 4/15 Acts 18:1-11 4/22 Acts 22:17-21 4/29 Acts 23:1-11 5/6 Acts 26:19-23 5/13 Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesley...
Apr 01, 2024•51 min
As we prepare our hearts for Easter, tune in to John and Colleen Deer to see how Isaiah 25:6-9 connects to Easter. AS they exegete this passage they will begin to give sermon starters to help pastors see how they can preach on this passage during Easter. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana...
Mar 25, 2024•55 min
Palm Sunday!! This week tune in to hear John and Amanda Drury explore Mark 14:32-52. As they dive into this text they will give insight into the different interpretations as well as give ideas on how this passage can be preached. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan University The ...
Mar 18, 2024•57 min
This week tune in to John and Jonathan Morgan as they start to come to a close in the time of lent. In this episode they exegete the passage and start to give helpful preaching illustrations. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan University The Called Collective seeks to equip the n...
Mar 11, 2024•58 min
As Easter is approaching John and Ken Schenck open up the scriptures to Numbers 21:4-9. As they exegete this passage of scripture they will give different ways this passage can be interpreted and ways of this passage to be preached. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan University T...
Mar 04, 2024•49 min
This week tune in to John and Elaine Bernius as they have a discussion over Exodus 20:1-17. Elaine brings great insight into how this passage can be interpreted and preached. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan University The Called Collective seeks to equip the next generation of...
Feb 26, 2024•53 min
This week John Drury and Amy Peeler continue the series over lent. As John and Amy have a discussion over Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16, they show how this passage might be preached on. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan University The Called Collective seeks to equip the next generation...
Feb 19, 2024•58 min
This week John and special guest Isaac Steiner have a discussion on Genesis 9:8-17. Throughout this podcast they discuss different ways that this passage could be preached. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts 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...
Feb 12, 2024•38 min
This week join John Drury and Daniel Rife as they discuss Joel 2. Learn different ways that this passage can be preached as well as helpful tips in running an Ash Wednesday. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan University The Called Collective seeks to equip the next generation of ...
Feb 05, 2024•52 min
For the final part on this series over the transfiguration Sarah Hinlicky Wilson and John Drury discuss John 12:20-36. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts 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 teen...
Jan 29, 2024•45 min
Time for part 2 in the series over the transfiguration! In this episode Sarah Hinlicky Wilson and John Drury dive in further into the transfiguration. This time they go over the account in Luke 9:27-36. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sarahhinlickywilson/seven-ways-of-looking-at-the-transfiguration Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hann...
Jan 22, 2024•38 min
Starting this week John and Sarah Hinlicky Wilson start a three part series on the transfiguration. In this episode they dive into the transfiguration found in Mark 9:1-10. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sarahhinlickywilson/seven-ways-of-looking-at-the-transfiguration Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities ...
Jan 15, 2024•33 min
This week John and Eric Barreto look at the scripture passage Luke 14:15-24. As they have a discussion on this passage they show how this scripture can be interpreted and preached. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan University The Called Collective seeks to equip the next generat...
Jan 08, 2024•38 min
Happy New Years!! This week John goes through a sermon written by John Wesley. May this be edifying for all who listen. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts 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 tee...
Jan 01, 2024•21 min
Merry Christmas! For this week, John invites you into a mediation on John 7:40-44. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts 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 minist...
Dec 25, 2023•16 min
In this final episode for the Advent series John and Mike dive into a conversation over the story of Joseph. As they discuss this passage they find creative ways that this passage can be preached. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan University The Called Collective seeks to equip ...
Dec 18, 2023•29 min
This week John and Mike enter week three in the Advent series. For this part they dive into a discussion about Zechariah and the birth of John the Baptist. As they look into this passage of scripture they start to show how this passage can be preached in a sermon. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided b...
Dec 11, 2023•34 min
This week John and Mike Connor dive into the second week of the special Advent series. In this passage they discuss the contrast between the Magi and King Herod. John and Mike discover how this passage can be preached in a sermon. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan University The...
Dec 04, 2023•31 min
Fresh Texts is switching things up this Advent. For this Advent, John and Mike Conner will be working through a series together. This week John and Mike dive into John 1:1-18. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan University The Called Collective seeks to equip the next generation o...
Nov 27, 2023•29 min
This week John and Sarah Derck dive into Matthew 25:31-46. The sheep and the goats. As they discuss the context of the passage they also show how this passage might be preached. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan University The Called Collective seeks to equip the next generation...
Nov 20, 2023•59 min
This week John and Sarah Hinlicky Wilson dive into the parable of the talents. They discuss and exegete the passage and dive into sermon starters for pastors planning to preach this passage. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan University The Called Collective seeks to equip the ne...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 1 min
This week John and Nate Nupanga dive finish up in the book of Acts. They finish this special series by coming up with different ways that his passage can be used by pastors, for sermons. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan University The Called Collective seeks to equip the next g...
Nov 06, 2023•53 min
This week John and Danielle Freed continue the special series on Acts. In this podcast John and Danielle hope to give insight into this passage. They also hope to give pastors good sermon starters as they dive into the text. Danielle Freed is the Director of Church Multiplication in the Greater Lakes Region of the Wesleyan church. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics crea...
Oct 30, 2023•54 min
This week John and Andrea Sumers switch things up and dive into the book of Acts! Rev. Dr. Andrea Sumers is the Dean of Spiritual Formation & Campus Pastor at IWU. She is an ordained minister in The Wesleyan Church and has served as a pastor, a denominational leader, and a professor. She has a huge heart for college students and is passionate about creating space for them to be shaped into the image of Christ for the sake of others. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsa...
Oct 23, 2023•45 min
This week John and Joy J. Moore dive into the passage Matthew 22:15-22. They discuss different ways that this passage can be interpreted. They also give ways preachers may start their sermons. An ordained elder in the United Methodist Church, Joy Jittaun Moore, Professor of Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota is serving as Visiting Professor of Religion and Chapman-Benson Lecturer at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama. Dr. Joy is an “Ecclesial Storyteller” seeking...
Oct 16, 2023•42 min
Larisa Levicheva serves as Associate Professor of Biblical Studies. Her responsibilities include teaching Bible classes, biblical Hebrew and Greek, and Foundational Components in the MA and MDiv programs. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan University The Called Collective seeks t...
Oct 09, 2023•50 min
In this weeks deep dive into Scripture John Drury and DJ Coleman take a look into the parable of the Tenants. In this passage they discuss how this passage could be preached and give different views on how to interpret this passage of scripture. D.J. Coleman is passionate about joining God in His ministry of reconciliation. Driven by a desire to minister with excellence, D.J. completed his Doctor of Ministry in Church Leadership and Community Witness at Candler School of Theology. There he devel...
Oct 02, 2023•54 min