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Tough Texts

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.

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Conversation on Confessions (1 Timothy 4) Jul 23, 2026

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In 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, they discuss why sound doctrine matters, how confessions help Christians faithfully summarize Scripture, and why they remain valuable for guarding the gospel. They also explain how studying historic confessions can deepen conversations with other Christians while keeping Christ and His saving work at the center. Thank you all so much for listensing! Stayed tuned for futures updates on the new show.

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Submissiveness and Salvation? (1 Timothy 2) Jul 09, 2026

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In 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 leadership. Rather than reducing the chapter to the question of women's ordination, they examine its broader call to humility, modesty, faithful worship, and the way Christ remains the center of even the most difficult texts.

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Pharisee Failure live from NWA 26 (Matthew 23) Jun 26, 2026

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In 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 man father" and why the passage is really about religious pride and hypocrisy rather than titles. They unpack how the Pharisees used God's Law to exalt themselves while neglecting mercy, justice, and faith, contrasting their self-righteousness with Christ, who alone is the true Teacher, Father, and Savior. Along the way, they show how Jesus' warnings ultimately point beyond human righteousness to the redeeming blood of Christ, the only hope for sinners.

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Apostle's Advice (1 Corinthians 7) Jun 05, 2026

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In 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. They explain that Paul's counsel is tied to his unique calling as an evangelist, the realities of persecution, and the urgent expectation of Christ's return—not a universal command against marriage. The discussion explores vocation, celibacy, missionary work, and why Paul's advice should not be used to justify modern avoidance of marriage, while affirming both faithful family life and dedicated single service in the church.

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Pray for a Preacher (1 Timothy 2:1-7) May 22, 2026

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In 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 rather avoid. They tackle the tension between God's desire for all people to be saved and the reality that not all come to faith, rejecting easy theological shortcuts while emphasizing God's use of preaching as the means by which He saves. Along the way, the conversation highlights a distinctly Lutheran willingness to let difficult biblical tensions stand while keeping Christ crucified at the center of Scripture and theology.

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Baptismal Blind Spot May 07, 2026

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In 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 conversation explains why the disciples in Ephesus only knew John the Baptist's baptism, how Christian baptism delivers the Holy Spirit through the means of grace, and why ignorance of doctrine is not the same thing as rejecting it. They also discuss the purpose of tongues in the early church, connecting the spread of the Gospel to God overcoming language barriers and gathering the nations together through the proclamation of Jesus Christ.

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Seven Detestable Sins (Proverbs 6:16-19) Apr 16, 2026

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In 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 discord strike closer to home than we might expect. They discuss how everyday sins like haughtiness, false witness, and rushing toward evil reveal the deeper condition of the human heart. Yet the conversation ultimately turns to hope, showing how the very sins God condemns are the ones Christ takes upon himself.

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Faith and Fundraising? (Luke 21:1-4) Apr 02, 2026

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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.

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Anger Management (Proverbs 29: 22-27) Mar 19, 2026

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In 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 sins of commission and omission weigh on the conscience, emphasizing the need for confession and absolution rather than self-justification. The conversation also challenges the tendency to place ultimate hope in earthly rulers, reminding listeners that true justice comes only from the Lord. Ultimately, the episode drives home how Proverbs confronts every listener with the law, calling for repentance and pointing to Christ as the only source of forgiveness and safety.

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Proverbial Parenting (Proverbs 29:17–20) Mar 05, 2026

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In 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 within the ordered life of the household. The discussion also highlights the importance of disciplined speech, reminding Christians that even true words spoken hastily can reveal the sinful desire for self-justification rather than faith working through love.

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