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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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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Recent Episodes
May 22, 2026
Pray for a Preacher (1 Timothy 2:1-7)
Dan Price and Scott Keith explore Paul's command to pray for all people in 1 Timothy 2:1-7, emphasizing God's use of preaching for salvation.
May 7, 2026
Baptismal Blind Spot
<p>In this episode of <span class="whitespace-normal">Tough Text</span>, <span class="whitespace-normal">Daniel Price</span> and <span class="whitespace-normal">Scott Keith</span> explore <span class="whitespace-normal">Acts</span> 19 and unpack the relationship between baptism, the Holy Spirit, and speaking in tongues. The conversation explains why the disciples in <span class="whitespace-normal">Ephesus</span> only knew <span class="whitespace-normal">John the Baptist</span>'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 <span class="whitespace-normal">Jesus Christ</span>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Show Notes:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.1517.org/donate-podcasts">Support 1517 Podcast Network</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "http://www.1517.org/podcasts">1517 Podcasts</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChDdMiZJv8oYMJQQx2vHSzg">1517 on Youtube</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/1517-podcast-network/id6442751370"> 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.1517.org/events">1517 Events Schedule</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://academy.1517.org/">1517 Academy - Free Theological Education</a></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">What's New from 1517:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://youtu.be/oqTGOUe7YG0?si=ZAdFLVhZYmSNgzsp">1517 Youtube: How God Still Speaks Today</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419961-being-family?srsltid=AfmBOooZqqK-X8KqD64jZn1qUUrqiRwO-l3S4Z_WtIcfayMLAlTyHgoN"> Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://shop.1517.org/collections/coming-soon/products/9781964419879-a-reasoned-defense-of-the-faith"> A Reasoned Defense of the Faith by Adam Francisco</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419381-stretched">Stretched: A Study for Lent and the Entire Christian Life by Dr. Christopher Richmann</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419121-the-essential-nestingen"> The Essential Nestingen: Essays on Preaching, Catechism, and the Reformation</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419299-philip-melanchthons-commentary-on-ecclesiastes"> Philip Melanchthon's Commentary on Ecclesiastes, Translated by Dr. Derek Cooper</a></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">More from the hosts:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.1517.org/contributors/scott-keith">Scott Keith</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.1517.org/contributors/daniel-price?__hstc=113819480.db1a6238852b8c9a8949d22cfc75a810.1680825324964.1683936200437.1684173516613.31&__hssc=113819480.1.1684173516613&__hsfp=3590167520&hsutk=db1a6238852b8c9a8949d22cfc75a810&contentType=standard-page"> Daniel Emery Price</a></p> </li> </ul>
April 16, 2026
Seven Detestable Sins (Proverbs 6:16-19)
<p>In this episode of Tough Texts, Dan Price and Scott Keith dive into <strong>Proverbs 6:16–19</strong>, 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.</p> <p dir="ltr">Show Notes:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.1517.org/donate-podcasts">Support 1517 Podcast Network</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "http://www.1517.org/podcasts">1517 Podcasts</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChDdMiZJv8oYMJQQx2vHSzg">1517 on Youtube</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/1517-podcast-network/id6442751370"> 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.1517.org/events">1517 Events Schedule</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://academy.1517.org/">1517 Academy - Free Theological Education</a></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">What's New from 1517:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://youtu.be/oqTGOUe7YG0?si=ZAdFLVhZYmSNgzsp">1517 Youtube: How God Still Speaks Today</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419961-being-family?srsltid=AfmBOooZqqK-X8KqD64jZn1qUUrqiRwO-l3S4Z_WtIcfayMLAlTyHgoN"> Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://shop.1517.org/collections/coming-soon/products/9781964419879-a-reasoned-defense-of-the-faith"> A Reasoned Defense of the Faith by Adam Francisco</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419381-stretched">Stretched: A Study for Lent and the Entire Christian Life by Dr. Christopher Richmann</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419121-the-essential-nestingen"> The Essential Nestingen: Essays on Preaching, Catechism, and the Reformation</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419299-philip-melanchthons-commentary-on-ecclesiastes"> Philip Melanchthon's Commentary on Ecclesiastes, Translated by Dr. Derek Cooper</a></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">More from the hosts:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.1517.org/contributors/scott-keith">Scott Keith</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.1517.org/contributors/daniel-price?__hstc=113819480.db1a6238852b8c9a8949d22cfc75a810.1680825324964.1683936200437.1684173516613.31&__hssc=113819480.1.1684173516613&__hsfp=3590167520&hsutk=db1a6238852b8c9a8949d22cfc75a810&contentType=standard-page"> Daniel Emery Price</a></p> </li> </ul>
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