A weekly reflection on the Sunday readings drawn from the Revised Common Lectionary. Discussion here focuses on biblical-theological themes, intertextual connections, and theological meaning that is prompted by a given set of readings.
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Signup to Generate a PitchA weekly reflection on the Sunday readings drawn from the Revised Common Lectionary. Discussion here focuses on biblical-theological themes, intertextual connections, and theological meaning that is prompted by a given set of readings.
Textual Community is hosted by Ched Spellman. The show has published 81 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Andrew Wilson on a Theology of Happiness" (21 September 2026, 36 minutes), "Path to Being a Missionary w/ Ryan Robertson and Matt Bennett" (30 July 2026, 65 minutes), and "Gary Schnittjer on Scripture's Use of Scripture" (23 July 2026, 58 minutes).
Textual Community publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 54 minutes across 81 episodes.
Booking probability for Textual Community is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Textual Community requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Textual Community's contact route on record: public web form.
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Ched Spellman hosts Textual Community, a religion show with 81 episodes published.
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Episode #81
In this episode, pastor Andrew Wilson discusses his recent work on the meaning of happiness. We discuss some of the theological motivations that Christians have to pursue happiness and some of the practical challenges...
Episode #80
In this episode, Ryan Robertson and Matt Bennett share insights on the biblical foundation of missions, the importance of local church involvement, and practical steps for aspiring missionaries. They emphasize the need...
Episode #79
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Gary Edward Schnittjer about his extensive work on Scripture's use of Scripture. In our conversation, we discuss his new book Connected: How Scripture Guides the Study of Scripture (B&H...
Episode #78
<p>Summary: <br> In this episode, I’m sharing a sermon that I recently preached in chapel at Cedarville University. I explore the meaning of Christ’s death in light of the Passover meal, the institution of the Lord’s...
Episode #77
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Malcolm Yarnell about his recent work in Systematic Theology with a focus on Christology. In our conversation, we talk about the task of theology, the life of the churches, and the...
Episode #76
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Ben Gladd about some of his recent work on the NT use of the OT. In our conversation, we talk about his new role with the Carson Center (TGC), the use of the OT in the NT, and the...
Episode #75
In this episode, I share a crossover episode that I recorded last year with Brian Totten on his YouTube channel Across the Canon. In our conversation, we talk all things biblical theology and explore the topics in my...
Episode #74
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Seth Postell about his recent work on hermeneutics and biblical narrative. In our conversation, we discuss The Art of Narrative Analogy: Identifying and Interpreting Parallel Passages in...
Episode #73
<p>In this episode, I share two presentations on Stephen Dempster's recent book, Return of the Kingdom: A Biblical Theology of God's Reign (IVP, 2024). In the first part, Dempster discusses how and why he wrote this...
Episode #72
In this episode, I talk with Drs. Sam Bierig and Jarred Bumpers about preaching, hermeneutics, and pastoral ministry. Sam and Jarred work at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and they have also served the churches...
Episode #71
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Stephen Presley about his recent work on biblical theology and the early church era. In our conversation, we discuss Biblical Theology in the Life of the Early Church: Recovering an...
Episode #70
<p>One Sure Word & A Testimony of Tears (Acts 20)</p> <p>In this episode, I share a sermon I preached in chapel at Cedarville University on Paul's farewell address to the Ephesian elders in Acts 20:17–38. In particular...
Episode #69
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Kevin J. Vanhoozer about his recent work in biblical hermeneutics. In our conversation, we discuss Mere Christian Hermeneutics: Transfiguring What It Means to Read the Bible...
Episode #68
In this episode, I talk with Dr. J.R. Gilhooly about his recent book on what the Bible says about angels and demons. In our conversation, we discuss Angels and Demons: What the Bible Says about Spiritual Creatures...
Episode #67
<p>New Beginnings and the Beginning of All Things</p> <p>A devotional reflection on the new year from John 1 & Ephesians 1. </p> <p> </p> <p>This podcast is hosted by Ched Spellman (https://linktr.ee/chedspellman).</p>...
Episode #66
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Christopher Seitz about his wonderful new book on the theme of creation in the Psalter and in the book of Job. The book is titled, The Heights of the Hills Are His from Baylor University...
Episode #65
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Brandon D. Smith about his recent work on premodern hermeneutics and the doctrine of inseparable operations. The books we discuss in this conversation are Taught by God: Ancient...
Episode #64
<p>In this episode, I share a paper I delivered at the annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society in 2023. I make the argument that there is a textual basis for a canonical approach to the NT. This paper was...
Episode #63
In this episode, I talk with pastor Mark Vroegop about his recent work on patience, waiting, and the Christian life. In our conversation, we also talk about pastoral ministry and the value of serving as a...
Episode #62
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Sam Bierig about history and hermeneutics. This is a special crossover with Sam's Biblical Theology podcast at Credo Magazine. We talk about the relevance of historical background for...
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