Best John Drury And The Called Collective Podcasts (2025)

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 …

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Philippians 3:4b-14 with Josh Lavender 57:48

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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.…

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Hebrews 9:24-28 with Dr. Sarah Hinlicky Wilson 1:16:07

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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.…

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John 13:1-4 with Dr. Sarah Hinlicky Wilson 1:13:07

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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)…

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Romans 10:8b-13 with Dr. Abson Joseph 55:21

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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) Edite…

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1 Corinthians 15:51-58 with Dr. Beverly Gaventa 55:08

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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 C…

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1 Corinthians 15:35-50 with Dr. Matt Novenson 58:41

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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)…

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1 Corinthians 15:12-20 with Dr. Ken Schenck 53:52

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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 Sander…

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Hebrews 2:14-18 with Amy Peeler 43:08

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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 cr…

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Judges 2:10-19 with Dr. DJ Coleman 53:43

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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 (…

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Psalm 82 with Carmen Imes 55:42

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John Drury and Carmen Imes discuss this week’s text: Psalm 82

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Brief Meditation on Isaiah 9:8 12:12

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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 Graphic…

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Brief Meditation on Isaiah 9:6 14:31

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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 H…

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Brief Meditation on Isaiah 7:14 14:20

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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 eq…

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1 Thessalonians 5 with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson 59:15

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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:…

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1 Thessalonians 4 with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson 1:10:27

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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…

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1 Thessalonians 3 with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson 1:06:35

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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: Ha…

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1 Thessalonians 2 with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson 1:04:45

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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) E…

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1 Thessalonians 1 with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson 1:03:27

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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 (@tylerwsander…

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Ruth 3 with Andrea Summers 46:10

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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 H…

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Ruth 4 with Dr. Daniel J. Freemyer 1:00:10

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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…

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Ruth 2 with Dr. Elaine Bernius 1:08:26

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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 (@hannahra…

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Ruth 1 with Sarah Coleson-Derck 1:01:24

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In this episode Dr. John Drury and Dr. Sarah Coleson-Derck have a conversation on Ruth 1. As they exegete the passage they begin to give ideas on how this passage could be preached on. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of…

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Apostle's Creed Pt. 3 with Amanda Drury 58:15

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In this episode John and Dr. Amanda Drury have a conversation about how to preach about the Holy Spirit from the Apostles Creed and Galatians 3:23-4:7. They also show how other passages can be cross references for the sermon. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York Graphics…

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Apostle's Creed Pt. 2 with Amanda Drury 47:40

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This week John and Amanda Drury continue their conversation on the Apostle's Creed. As they do so, they show how Galatians can be used to help preach the Apostle's Creed. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Fac…

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Apostles' Creed Series pt. 1 with Amanda Drury 50:36

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Tune in this week to hear part 1 of a three week series with John and Amanda Drury. In this series they will dive into Galatians 3:26-4:7 to show how it can be used to preach the Apostles' Creed. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@h…

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Esther 7:1-12, 9:20-23 with Elaine Bernius 59:03

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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 cr…

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Proverbs 31:10-31 with Larisa Levicheva 53:55

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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 (@hannah…

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Proverbs 1:20-33 with Larisa Levicheva 57:26

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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 (…

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Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 with Larisa Levicheva 51:05

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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.sun…

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Brief Meditation on Song of Solomon 2:8-13 17:17

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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 P…

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Meditated Reading on 1 Kings 8 20:43

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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 Pro…

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Brief Meditation on 1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14 14:43

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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) …

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Brief Meditation on 2 Samuel 18 24:03

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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 P…

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Brief Meditation on 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a 25:52

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This week John leads us through a brief meditation through 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a. 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) Fa…

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Brief Meditation on 2 Samuel 11:1-25 26:46

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This week John leads us through a brief meditation through 2 Samuel 11:1-25. 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) Facilit…

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Brief Meditation on 2 Samuel 7:1-17 17:16

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This week John leads us through a brief meditation through 2 Samuel 7:1-17. 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) Faciliti…

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Brief Meditation on 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 34:39

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This week John leads us through a brief meditation through 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19. 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) F…

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Brief Meditation on 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 17:54

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This week John leads us through a brief meditation through 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10. 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) Fac…

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Brief Meditation on 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 16:46

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This week John leads us through a brief meditation through 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27. 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) Faci…

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Brief Meditation on 1 Samuel 17:57-18:16 21:04

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This week John leads us through a brief mediation over 1 Samuel 17:57-18:16. Lean in and listen to hear what the Lord could be speaking to you 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.…

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A Brief Meditation on 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 18:40

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Tune in for this weeks episode to join in on a meditation over 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13. 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 Coll…

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A Brief Meditation on 1 Samuel 8:4-22 18:24

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This week John takes us through a brief meditation through 1 Samuel 8:4-22. Feel free to press pause during the times of reflection if you would like to spend more time in silence. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics create…

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A Brief Meditation on 1 Samuel 3:1-20 20:18

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As we enter into the Summer John Drury will be leading us through brief meditations on the passages assigned through the Lectionary. 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) Fac…

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Acts 26:19-23 with Caleb Stout 42:26

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The final episode in the Acts season! As we wind down this series John and Caleb Stout dive into Acts 26:19-23 to show how pastors could potentially start their sermon prep on this passage. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphi…

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Acts 23:1-11 with Levi Tidwell 51:49

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For this episode John and Levi Tidwell dive in to Acts 23:1-11. As they continue the series through Acts they show how 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 (@hannahra…

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Acts 22:17-21 with Josiah Smith 50:10

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This week join in on the conversation over Acts 22:17-21. John and Josiah Smith go into great detail over how this passage could potentially 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 (@hanna…

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