John Drury

Fresh Text

Religion EN ↓ 394 episodes

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.

Author

John Drury

Category

Religion

Podcast website

freshtext.fireside.fm

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

What Does this Mean? | Matthew 17:27 06.07.2026

“Take the first fish you catch, open its mouth, and you will find a four-drachma coin.” John and Brandon examine Matthew 17:27, the temple tax, and what Jesus’ strange instruction reveals about freedom, responsibility, and life in God’s household.

A Brief Meditation on Psalm 45 29.06.2026

John Drury leads us through a guided meditation of Psalm 45.

A Brief Meditation on Psalm 13 22.06.2026

John Drury leads us through a guided meditation of Psalm 13.

A Brief Meditation on Psalm 86 15.06.2026

John Drury leads us through a guided meditation of Psalm 86.

A Brief Meditation on Psalm 116 08.06.2026

John Drury leads us through a guided meditation of Psalm 116

John 21:1-25 with John's Highschool group 01.06.2026

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Luke 24:36-53 with Dr. Sarah Hinlicky-Wilson 25.05.2026

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Matthew 28:16-20 with Dr. Eric Barreto 18.05.2026

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John 20:24-31 with Dr. Mark Goodacre 04.05.2026

Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Ian Hines 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 Hig...

John 20:19-23 with Dr. Amanda Drury 27.04.2026

Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Ian Hines 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 Hig...

Luke 24:13-35 with Dr. Clifton C. Black 20.04.2026

Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Ian Hines 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 Hig...

Matthew 28:1-10 with Dr. Ken Schenck 13.04.2026

Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Ian Hines 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 Hig...

John 20: 1-18 with Dr. Amy Peeler 06.04.2026

Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Ian Hines 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 Hig...

Mark 16:1-8 with Brandon Charlton 30.03.2026

Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Ian Hines 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 Hig...

Mark 5:21-43 with Brandon Charlton 23.03.2026

Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Ian Hines 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 Hig...

Mark 8:27-9:1 with Brandon Charlton 16.03.2026

Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Ian Hines 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 Hig...

Mark 3:7-19a with Brandon Charlton 10.03.2026

Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Ian Hines 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 Hig...

Matthew 22:1-14 with Chad Harbert 02.03.2026

Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Ian Hines 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 Hig...

Matthew 20:1-16 with Sam Shaferly 16.02.2026

Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Ian Hines 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 Hig...

Luke 18:9-14 with Josh Ferro 09.02.2026

Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Ian Hines 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 Hig...

Luke 16:19-30 with Maddey Hines 02.02.2026

Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Ian Hines 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 Hig...

Luke 15:1-2, 11-32 with Shanta Reddy 26.01.2026

Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Ian Hines 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 Hig...

Luke 10:25-37 with Hannah Woods 13.01.2026

Episode 2 of Flipped: A Series on the Parables of Jesus Hosted by:  John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Ian Hines 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....

Mark 4:30-34 with Lizzie Gatlin | Flipped: A Series on the Parables of Jesus 29.12.2025

Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Ian Hines 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 Hig...

Matthew 2:13-23 with Matthew Milliner 15.12.2025

Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Ian Hines 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 Hig...

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