John Drury

Fresh Text

Religion EN ↓ 412 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.

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Author

John Drury

Category

Religion

Podcast website

freshtext.fireside.fm

Latest episode

Nov 9, 2026

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Episodes

Matthew 7:15-20 with Keaton Stout 28.04.2025

Listen to this conversation and Enjoy!

Luke 15 with Caleb Propst and Gabe Ramsey 22.04.2025

An Amazing conversation on Luke 15 with Caleb Propst and Gabe Ramsey

1 Peter 4:1-8 with Colleen Deer 18.04.2025

John and Colleen discuss 1 Peter for Easter Sunday

Philippians 3:17-4:1 with David Drury 07.04.2025

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 (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by:...

Philippians 3:4b-14 with Josh Lavender 02.04.2025

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 Wesleya...

Hebrews 9:24-28 with Dr. Sarah Hinlicky Wilson 24.03.2025

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/sarahhinlick...

John 13:1-4 with Dr. Sarah Hinlicky Wilson 17.03.2025

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) ...

Romans 10:8b-13 with Dr. Abson Joseph 03.03.2025

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 Har...

1 Corinthians 15:51-58 with Dr. Beverly Gaventa 24.02.2025

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: Natha...

1 Corinthians 15:35-50 with Dr. Matt Novenson 17.02.2025

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) ...

1 Corinthians 15:12-20 with Dr. Ken Schenck 10.02.2025

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 (...

Hebrews 2:14-18 with Amy Peeler 03.02.2025

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)...

Judges 2:10-19 with Dr. DJ Coleman 27.01.2025

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: I...

Psalm 82 with Carmen Imes 22.01.2025

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

Brief Meditation on Isaiah 9:8 13.01.2025

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.sunshi...

Brief Meditation on Isaiah 9:6 30.12.2024

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 Provide...

Brief Meditation on Isaiah 7:14 23.12.2024

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 a...

1 Thessalonians 5 with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson 16.12.2024

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 (...

1 Thessalonians 4 with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson 09.12.2024

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 (@hannah...

1 Thessalonians 3 with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson 02.12.2024

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 P...

1 Thessalonians 2 with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson 25.11.2024

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...

1 Thessalonians 1 with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson 18.11.2024

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 (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective...

Ruth 3 with Andrea Summers 11.11.2024

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 Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provide...

Ruth 4 with Dr. Daniel J. Freemyer 11.11.2024

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 Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.o...

Ruth 2 with Dr. Elaine Bernius 04.11.2024

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 (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana We...

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