Episodes

  • 1 Corinthians 14: Understanding Spiritual Gifts

    1 Corinthians 14: Understanding Spiritual Gifts
    May 22 2025
    In this episode of the Spoken Gospel Podcast, David and Seth explore one of the most challenging passages in 1 Corinthians - chapter 14. They examine Paul's teachings on spiritual gifts, particularly tongues and prophecy, as well as his instructions for orderly worship. Given Corinth's pagan context, Paul is determined to teach these new Christians that the purpose of their God-given gifts is to benefit and build up one another rather than competitively trying to outdo one another.
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    44 mins
  • 1 Corinthians 11: Understanding Head Coverings

    1 Corinthians 11: Understanding Head Coverings
    May 8 2025
    In this episode of the Spoken Gospel Podcast, David and Seth explore the controversial passage on head coverings in 1 Corinthians 11. They examine the cultural context of ancient Corinth, unpack Paul's arguments, and reveal how this challenging text ultimately points to the beauty of Jesus and the Gospel.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 1 Corinthians 8-10: Understanding Christian Liberty

    1 Corinthians 8-10: Understanding Christian Liberty
    Apr 24 2025
    In this episode of the Spoken Gospel podcast, David and Seth explore the complex issue of food sacrificed to idols in 1 Corinthians 8-10. They unpack the historical context of Corinth as a pagan Greek city and how new Christian converts struggled with questions about eating meat offered to idols.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Bible Engagement and Reclaim Today: A Conversation with Daniel Day

    Bible Engagement and Reclaim Today: A Conversation with Daniel Day
    Apr 10 2025
    In this episode of the Spoken Gospel Podcast, host David Bowden sits down with Daniel Day from Our Daily Bread Ministries to discuss Bible engagement and the Reclaim Today initiative.
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    51 mins
  • Mark Sermon: Cursing the Fig Tree

    Mark Sermon: Cursing the Fig Tree
    Mar 27 2025
    In this podcast episode, David Bowden delves into Mark 11:12-25, exploring the interconnected stories of Jesus cursing the fig tree, cleansing the temple, and teaching about faith and prayer. David unpacks the rich symbolism and theological significance behind these events, demonstrating how they relate to God's larger plan for redemption and the role of the temple throughout biblical history.
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    46 mins
  • Mark Sermon: Jesus' Teaching on Divorce

    Mark Sermon: Jesus' Teaching on Divorce
    Mar 13 2025
    In this podcast episode, David Bowden explores Jesus' teaching on divorce from Mark 10:1-12. David examines the passage within the broader narrative of Mark's gospel and the overarching story of Scripture. He unpacks how Jesus' response to the Pharisees reveals profound truths about God's design for marriage and His relationship with His people.
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    50 mins
  • Mark Sermon: The Syrophoenician Woman's Faith

    Mark Sermon: The Syrophoenician Woman's Faith
    Feb 27 2025
    In this podcast episode, we dive deep into Mark 7:24-30, exploring the challenging story of Jesus and the Syrophoenician woman. This passage has often confused and even offended readers, but when understood in its proper context, it reveals a beautiful picture of Jesus' ministry to outcasts and foreigners.
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    43 mins
  • Proverbs Overview: Meet Pete the Simple

    Proverbs Overview: Meet Pete the Simple
    Feb 13 2025
    In this episode, David and Seth explore the cast of characters that fill the book of Proverbs, from the Fool and the Wicked to the Wise and the Righteous. Through the journey of "Pete the Simple" - the malleable youth open to instruction - they show how these characters serve as warnings and examples on the path to wisdom, ultimately pointing to Jesus as the perfect model to follow.
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    34 mins