{"podcast":{"title":"Tough Texts","slug":"tough-texts-6354740","podcast_index_feed_id":6354740,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/469128/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/469128","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/2/0/7/a/207ad633a48d9d77e5bbc093207a2619/1517_podcast_cover_3000x3000_tough_texts.jpg","author":"1517. Podcasts","episode_count":95,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-05T12:20:02.131331+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tough-texts-6354740"},"episode":{"title":"Faith and Fundraising? (Luke 21:1-4)","slug":"faith-and-fundraising-luke-21-1-4","published_at":"2026-04-02T17:58:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tough-texts-6354740/faith-and-fundraising-luke-21-1-4","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tough-texts-6354740","url":"https://71fef084-534c-4d71-a33b-3cb6533d44b5.libsyn.com/faith-and-fundraising-luke-211-4","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/71fef084-534c-4d71-a33b-3cb6533d44b5/Tough_Texts_89_-_4226_11.00AM.mp3?dest-id=3970269","summary":"In 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 fundraising sermon. Rather than praising sacrificial giving as a financial model, they argue that Jesus is exposing a corrupt religious system that exploits the vulnerable—especially widows whom the church was meant to protect. The widow's gift becomes both an example of genuine faith and a quiet indictment of leaders who devour the weak while appearing righteous. Ultimately, the discussion calls the church to care for its own, showing that faithful stewardship includes protecting and providing for those in need rather than demanding more from them. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: 1517 Youtube: How God Still Speaks Today Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith A Reasoned Defense of the Faith by Adam Francisco Stretched: A Study for Lent and the Entire Christian Life by Dr. Christopher Richmann The Essential Nestingen: Essays on Preaching, Catechism, and the Reformation Philip Melanchthon's Commentary on Ecclesiastes, Translated by Dr. Derek Cooper More from the hosts: Scott Keith Daniel Emery Price","meta_description":"In 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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1894,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/tough-texts-6354740/episodes/faith-and-fundraising-luke-21-1-4/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tough-texts-6354740/faith-and-fundraising-luke-21-1-4.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}