{"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":"Persistent Prayer (Luke 18:1-8)","slug":"persistent-prayer-luke-18-1-8","published_at":"2025-07-03T07:12:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tough-texts-6354740/persistent-prayer-luke-18-1-8","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tough-texts-6354740","url":"https://71fef084-534c-4d71-a33b-3cb6533d44b5.libsyn.com/persistent-prayer-luke-181-8","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/71fef084-534c-4d71-a33b-3cb6533d44b5/Tough_Texts_71.mp3?dest-id=3970269","summary":"In this episode of Tough Text, Scott Keith and Dan Price explore the parable of the persistent widow from Luke 18. They discuss the deeper meanings behind the parable, emphasizing the importance of persistence in prayer and the nature of God as a just judge compared to the unrighteous judge in the story. The conversation delves into the concepts of justice, righteousness, and the purpose of prayer, highlighting how prayer reinforces our dependency on God. Scott and Dan encourage listeners to approach God with their needs, reminding them that God desires to give them what they ask for, especially in terms of righteousness and justice. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network Fundraiser! 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Scott Keith Daniel Emery Price","meta_description":"In this episode of Tough Text, Scott Keith and Dan Price explore the parable of the persistent widow from Luke 18. They discuss the deeper meanings behind…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1409,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/tough-texts-6354740/episodes/persistent-prayer-luke-18-1-8/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/persistent-prayer-luke-18-1-8.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}