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Spoken Gospel

The mission of Spoken Gospel is to equip the church to speak the gospel out of every corner of scripture. Co-hosts and close friends, David Bowden and Seth Stewart, sit down every week to talk through a Bible passage and see how it points us to Jesus.
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Episodes

Holy Week Special: Holy Tuesday

1600 years ago Christians began calling the last days of Jesus’ life “Holy Week.” Today is Holy Tuesday. Seth and David talk about Holy Tuesday and why Jesus cursing a fig tree is a call to join a rebellion.

Apr 04, 202320 min

Holy Week Special: Holy Monday

1600 years ago Christians began calling the last days of Jesus’ life “Holy Week.” Today is Holy Monday. Seth and David talk about Holy Monday, the day Jesus came into Jerusalem’s temple with a homemade whip in his hand.

Apr 03, 202319 min

Holy Week Special: Palm Sunday

1600 years ago Christians began calling the last days of Jesus’ life “Holy Week.” Today is Palm Sunday. Seth and David talk about Palm Sunday, the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey like a rival king to challenge Caesar and his Roman empire.

Apr 02, 202322 min

Let's Get Ready for Holy Week

Starting on Palm Sunday, we will be releasing a short podcast every day leading up to Resurrection Sunday. Join us DAILY for eight days as we explore the final days of Jesus' life and how both his suffering and resurrection is good news.

Mar 30, 20234 min

Galatians Overview: What's the Point of all the Bible's Laws?

Paul has argued that circumcision, along with other markers of Jewish identity, are not necessary to signal membership in the Christian community. But if that's the case, why is so much of our Bible full of laws and why did Jesus say he didn't come to abolish any of them if Paul is saying we don't need to follow them? Seth and David attempt to answer why we have so many Old Testament laws and why Paul's answer is the best news we could hope for.

Mar 16, 202354 min

Galatians Overview: A Different Gospel

Paul is angry. A group of leaders are both undermining his credibility and teaching that non-Jewish Christians must be circumcised. Seth and David talk about one of the most hotly debated books in the New Testament and why its good news that we are "justified by faith and not works of the law."

Mar 02, 202355 min

We're Starting a Video Podcast!

We're starting a video podcast! Everything you're used to listening to will now be available on our Youtube channel. Thank you so much to our generous listeners who made this possible! You can now find our podcast on Youtube and on our website. https://www.youtube.com/@SpokenGospel https://www.spokengospel.com/

Feb 23, 20233 min

Zephaniah Overview: God Sings Over Us

Zephaniah tells God's people that they are no different from the proud nations around them, and soon, God's burning anger will fall. But the fire isn't intended to annihilate God's people but to make them pure and prepare them to rule the earth. Seth and David talk about why God sings over his people and what the day of Pentecost has to do with the book of Zephaniah.

Feb 16, 202350 min

Zephaniah Overview: The Good News of Inevitable Destruction?

Zephaniah prophesied during the reforms of King Josiah. But Zephaniah knew, no matter how much God's people obeyed it would not stop the coming destruction of Babylon. Seth and David talk about the surprising good news of accepting inevitable judgement.

Feb 02, 202353 min

Malachi Overview: What's the Deal with John the Baptist?

Malachi ends by predicting that a "messenger" will come to prepare the way for God himself to arrive. That messenger is John the Baptist. Seth and David talk about why John the Baptist is so important and how John is the fulfillment of all the promises God made to the tribe of Levi

Jan 19, 202344 min

Malachi Overview: God's Last Sermon for 400 Years

Malachi is the last book of many of our Bibles. And it's the last words God's people have from God until Jesus arrives. Seth and David talk about the good news of God's love and the good news that God is willing to argue with his people.

Jan 05, 20231 hr 5 min

Matthew 2: Out of Egypt I Called Jesus

Just like God got Israel out of Egypt, God takes Jesus out of Israel. Seth and David continue to explore their hunch that Matthew is repeating Israel's history in Jesus' life.

Dec 22, 202252 min

Matthew 2: King Joseph, and Wise Kings from the East

Matthew seems to understand Joseph as a type of king, in the same vein as Joseph from the book of Genesis. The Magi too are types of kings who offer there treasures as proof that God's plan to bless the world is coming true. Seth and David continue to talk about how Matthew read his Old Testament and why it's good news that Jesus is the son of kings like Joseph.

Dec 16, 202257 min

Matthew 1: Why a Virgin Birth?

Why is a virgin birth important? What's on the line if Jesus had a physical dad? And what does it mean for Jesus to be called Emmanuel, God with us? Seth and David continue their journey to read their Old Testament like Matthew does, and try to figure out why it's good news that Jesus was born of a virgin.

Dec 08, 202255 min

Matthew 1: Why Genealogies Are Awesome

Genealogies aren't lists of names, they are works of art. Matthew's genealogy is expertly designed. It catapults you into the past and prepares you for everything that Jesus does in Matthew's Gospel.

Dec 01, 202257 min

The Bible According to Matthew

The apostle Matthew wants you to understand that Jesus is reliving the history of Israel from Genesis to the book of Chronicles. Seth and David talk about why they love the book of Matthew and how the first Gospel helps us make sense of our entire Bibles.

Nov 24, 202240 min

Haggai: Jesus Will Shake the Earth

Haggai prophecies that the leadership of Joshua and Zerubbabel is a picture of how God intends to make all things right in the world. Seth and David talk about Jesus as a new Joshua and a new King who can right the world.

Nov 10, 202243 min

Haggai Overview: The Temple is Magic

The temple was a symbol of God's creative power and generosity but it was destroyed by Babylon. Too comfortable and afraid to rebuild, God's people leave it in ruins until Haggai successfully encourages a group of returning refugees from Babylon to rebuild their temple. Seth and David talk about the "magic" of the temple and how God loves to release his creative power before his creation does anything to deserve it. Thank you so much for listening! Please consider rating us and leaving a review....

Oct 31, 202254 min

Zechariah Overview: A King on a Donkey

Zechariah ends with a vision of a King riding a donkey to challenge the corrupt leaders of God's people. David discovers a donkey is the steed of a King, and Seth talks about the way Jesus is not only a Messiah who saves but is saved by God. Thank you so much for listening! Please consider rating us and leaving a review. That's one of the ways you can help others see and worship Jesus in all of Scripture. If you would like to see more of Spoken Gospel's content or donate to our mission, visit: S...

Oct 13, 20221 hr 4 min

Zechariah Overview: The Day of Small Things

Zechariah is an intense book of dreams and visions. But they all communicate one clear point: if God's people return to him, God will return to his Kingdom. Seth and David talk about four horses, a basket of women, and how Jesus returns to his true home in us. Thank you so much for listening! Please consider rating us and leaving a review. That's one of the ways you can help others see and worship Jesus in all of Scripture. If you would like to see more of Spoken Gospel's content or donate to ou...

Sep 29, 20221 hr 12 min

James: You are Saved by Works, Not by Faith Alone

James makes one of the more controversial statements in Scripture. 'You are saved by works, not by faith alone." Seth and David talk about the book several church leaders have wanted to remove from the Bible and why it's good news that Jesus didn't save us by faith alone. Thank you so much for listening! Please consider rating us and leaving a review. That's one of the ways you can help others see and worship Jesus in all of Scripture. If you would like to see more of Spoken Gospel's content or ...

Sep 15, 202254 min

James Overview: Jesus, the Smartest King Who Ever Lived

The book of James is a mash-up of the book of Proverbs and Jesus' sermon on the mount. It's an exploration of the wisdom of King Jesus, the Messiah. Seth and David talk about what it means to be a model citizen in Jesus' Kingdom and how death and resurrection is the truest fact about our world. Thank you so much for listening! Please consider rating us and leaving a review. That's one of the ways you can help others see and worship Jesus in all of Scripture. If you would like to see more of Spok...

Sep 08, 202250 min

Titus Overview: Jesus Just Appears

Crete was notorious for its immorality, but Paul, in his letter to Titus, says the greatest threat to Christians is religion. Seth and David talk about the good news of Jesus "appearing" and how getting into God's family by grace instead of circumcision is worth getting angry about. Thank you so much for listening! Please consider rating us and leaving a review. That's one of the ways you can help others see and worship Jesus in all of Scripture. If you would like to see more of Spoken Gospel's ...

Sep 02, 202256 min

1 Timothy 6:3-21: How to be Content

Paul ends his letter to Timothy talking about contentment. Seth and David discuss how contentment isn't saying "no" to things but begins with accepting God as a generous giver. Thank you so much for listening! Please consider rating us and leaving a review. That's one of the ways you can help others see and worship Jesus in all of Scripture. If you would like to see more of Spoken Gospel's content or donate to our mission, visit: SpokenGospel.com Support Spoken Gospel

Aug 25, 202256 min

1 Timothy 5:1-6:2: How to Correct Your Family

Paul gives Timothy advice on how to address and correct three different groups of people who now live in God's house: widows, elders, and slaves. Seth and David talk about God's heart for widows and orphans and how to make sense of Paul's commands about slaves. Thank you so much for listening! Please consider rating us and leaving a review. That's one of the ways you can help others see and worship Jesus in all of Scripture. If you would like to see more of Spoken Gospel's content or donate to o...

Aug 18, 202254 min

1 Timothy 4: How to Save Yourself

Paul tells Timothy that through his striving and toil, he can save both himself and his church. Seth and David talk about what it means to save yourself and how God's power to save is only enhanced when he chooses to use men and women like us. Thank you so much for listening! Please consider rating us and leaving a review. That's one of the ways you can help others see and worship Jesus in all of Scripture. If you would like to see more of Spoken Gospel's content or donate to our mission, visit:...

Aug 11, 202242 min

1 Timothy 2-3: Men, Women, and Leadership in God's Home - Part 2

The apostle Paul calls the church God's House, the assembled of the Living God, and the bedrock of Truth in a world of lies. And every member of this house must live as if God is their Father, Master, and Truth. Seth and David talk more about the way men and women interact in leadership throughout the Bible and how godly leadership should look. Thank you so much for listening! Please consider rating us and leaving a review. That's one of the ways you can help others see and worship Jesus in all ...

Aug 04, 202241 min

1 Timothy 2-3: Men, Women, and Leadership in God's Home–Part 1

The apostle Paul calls the church God's House, the assembled of the Living God, and the bedrock of Truth in a world of lies. And every member of this house must live as if God is their Father, Master, and Truth. Seth and David talk about the good news of being part of God's house. Thank you so much for listening! Please consider rating us and leaving a review. That's one of the ways you can help others see and worship Jesus in all of Scripture. If you would like to see more of Spoken Gospel's co...

Jul 28, 202259 min

1 Timothy 1: The Gospel of Patience

The apostle Paul says he is a living example of God's patience towards false teachers. Seth and David talk about God's patience as one of Paul's favorite ways to talk about the good news of Jesus. Thank you so much for listening! Please consider rating us and leaving a review. That's one of the ways you can help others see and worship Jesus in all of Scripture. If you would like to see more of Spoken Gospel's content or donate to our mission, visit: SpokenGospel.com Support Spoken Gospel

Jul 21, 202256 min

1 & 2 Timothy Introduction

The apostle Paul has left a young Timothy in charge of a church filled with false teachers. Paul calls this church "God's House," and Timothy's role as a member of that house is to make sure it meets the standards and expectations of their heavenly Father. Seth and David talk about the broken leadership inside the Ephesians church and the hope a godly home brings to the world around it. Thank you so much for listening! Please consider rating us and leaving a review. That's one of the ways you ca...

Jul 14, 202253 min
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