{"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":"Run of a Preacher Man (Acts 8:26-40)","slug":"run-of-a-preacher-man-acts-8-26-40","published_at":"2025-09-12T00:41:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tough-texts-6354740/run-of-a-preacher-man-acts-8-26-40","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tough-texts-6354740","url":"https://71fef084-534c-4d71-a33b-3cb6533d44b5.libsyn.com/run-of-a-preacher-man-acts-826-40","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/71fef084-534c-4d71-a33b-3cb6533d44b5/Tough_Texts_75-_91125.mp3?dest-id=3970269","summary":"In this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Price discuss Acts chapter 8, focusing on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch. They look at religious persecution and its paradoxical role in the growth of the church, emphasizing how adversity often strengthens faith. The coversation highlights the eunuch's humility and eagerness to understand scripture, leading to his baptism by Philip. The episode concludes with the importance of preachers and their guidance in interpreting scripture, challenging the notion of self-sufficiency in spiritual understanding. 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: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley More from the hosts: Scott Keith Daniel Emery Price","meta_description":"In this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Price discuss Acts chapter 8, focusing on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch. They look a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1663,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/tough-texts-6354740/episodes/run-of-a-preacher-man-acts-8-26-40/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/run-of-a-preacher-man-acts-8-26-40.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}