Tough Texts
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An Introduction to the Augsburg Confession
An Introduction to the Augsburg Confession
About this podcast
Tough Texts is a podcast that tackles the most challenging and often misunderstood passages of Scripture. Hosted by Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price, this show unpacks difficult biblical texts with a firm commitment to the proper distinction between law and gospel, the inerrancy of Scripture, and the Christ-centered nature of all of God's Word. With theological depth and historical context, Tough Texts helps listeners navigate Scripture with clarity, always pointing to the comfort of Christ crucified for sinners. Whether you've struggled with complex Old Testament laws, perplexing parables, or hard sayings of Jesus, this podcast equips you to read the Bible through the lens of grace alone, faith alone, and Christ alone.
Episodes
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- An Introduction to the Augsburg Confession · 30 minLearn the history, context, and significance of the Augsburg Confession, and discover why this foundational document became a defining statement of the Lutheran Reformation…
- Conversation on Confessions (1 Timothy 4) · 36 minIn the final episode of Tough Texts, Dan Price and Scott Keith reflect on the show's purpose and introduce their upcoming podcast on the Lutheran Confessions. Using 1 Timothy 4…
- Submissiveness and Salvation? (1 Timothy 2) · 48 minIn this episode of Tough Texts, Daniel Price and Scott Keith discuss 1 Timothy 2. The take a look at Paul's instructions about prayer, worship, men and women, and church…
- Pharisee Failure live from NWA 26 (Matthew 23) · 38 minIn this episode of Tough Text, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price explore Jesus' sharp rebuke of the scribes and Pharisees in Matthew 23, focusing on what it means to "call no…
- Apostle's Advice (1 Corinthians 7) · 41 minIn this episode of Tough Text, Daniel Price and Scott Keith tackle Paul's challenging words in 1 Corinthians 7, where he seems to praise singleness over marriage and family life…
- Pray for a Preacher (1 Timothy 2:1-7) · 28 minIn this episode of Tough Texts, Dan Price and Scott Keith wrestle with 1 Timothy 2:1–7, exploring Paul's command to pray for all people—including rulers, enemies, and those we'd…
- Baptismal Blind Spot · 28 minIn this episode of Tough Text, Daniel Price and Scott Keith explore Acts 19 and unpack the relationship between baptism, the Holy Spirit, and speaking in tongues. The…
- Seven Detestable Sins (Proverbs 6:16-19) · 34 minIn this episode of Tough Texts, Dan Price and Scott Keith dive into Proverbs 6:16–19, unpacking the surprising list of seven things God hates—and why pride, gossip, scheming, and…
- Faith and Fundraising? (Luke 21:1-4) · 32 minIn this episode of Tough Text, Daniel Price and Scott Keith examine Jesus' teaching about the widow's offering in Luke 21, challenging the common use of the passage as a…
- Anger Management (Proverbs 29: 22-27) · 33 minIn this episode of Tough Texts, Daniel Price and Scott Keith wrap up their discussion of Proverbs 29, highlighting how unchecked anger and pride fuel sin. They explore how both…
- Proverbial Parenting (Proverbs 29:17–20) · 25 minIn this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Dan Price continue with Proverbs 29:17–20, showing how God gives fathers the vocation to instruct and discipline their children…
- No Bootstraps To Pull Up (Proverbs 29:10-14) · 26 minIn this episode of Tough Texts, Dan Price and Scott Keith continue reading Proverbs 29, exploring themes of reproof, the nature of bloodthirsty men, the contrast between fools…
- Practicality and Promise (Proverbs 29:4-9) · 30 minIn this episode of Tough Text, Dan Price and Scott Keith continue their look into the wisdom of Proverbs 29, exploring themes of justice, flattery, righteousness, and the…
- Breaking and Turning Stiff Necks (Proverbs 29:1-3) · 26 minIn this episode of Tough Texts, Dan Price and Scott Keith look into Proverbs 29. They discuss the nature of Proverbs as a source of wisdom and what that means. The conversation…
- Finishing Your Faith (Hebrews 12) · 29 minIn this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Dan Price look at Hebrews 12, exploring the themes of faith, endurance, and God's discipline. They discuss the importance of…
- Preoccupied by Princes (Psalm 146) · 26 minIn this episode of Tough Texts, Dan Price and Scott Keith look at Psalm 146. They discuss the dangers of relying on political figures for salvation and the contrast between the…
- Promise Not Permissive (Genesis 32:1-14) · 30 minIn this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Dan Price discuss the complexities of the Book of Genesis, focusing on God's regret, Israel's idolatry, and the relationship…
- Year End Announcement from 1517 · 2 minAs we close out 2025, 1517 and the Podcast Network are asking listeners to support our mission to declare and defend the good news that you are forgiven and free on account of…
- Alleviating Anxiety (Matthew 6:25-34) · 26 minIn this episode of Tough Texts, Daniel Price and Scott Keith explore the complexities of anxiety in Matthew 6:25-34. They look into the nature of anxiety, the role of faith in…
- Calamity and Comfort in Christ (1 Peter 4:12-19) · 25 minIn this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Price looks at suffering in the Christian faith in 1 Peter 4:12-19. They discuss the expectation of suffering for…
