Preaching every week presents several challenges, not least of which is figuring out what to preach that weeks sermon on. Fresh Text is a weekly podcast in which Pastor-scholars discuss a scripture passage and swap sermon starter ideas. This weekly podcast is especially (though not exclusively) useful for preachers who follow Revised Common Lectionary. There is a wide variety of sermons that spawn from this podcast and if you are a preacher, pastor, or just a Christian who loves Jesus, this ...
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Cinematic Sound Radio - Soundtracks From Films, TV and Video Games


For over 25 years Cinematic Sound Radio has been playing the very best music from film, TV and video games. We feature music from the golden age classic scores of the 30, 40 and 50s, the retro silver age scores from the 60s and 70s, all the way through to the 80s, 90s and the modern-day classics of the 21st century. When tuning in you'll hear interviews with composers, orchestrators, musicians, authors, soundtrack experts and industry insiders. We also do deeper dives into some of the best s ...
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'StarCatcher - the Podcast' is a trip down memory lane, with stories about some of the great Hollywood legends, as told by the man who was there when they said it - John Frederick, author of the top-selling book 'StarCatcher - True Life Hollywood Fantasies'. John has some 50 films and documentaries to his credit. StarCatcher features stories about Hollywood icons, including Bob Hope, John Wayne, Ernest Borgnine, Barbara Eden, Humphrey Bogart, Charlton Heston, Glenn Ford, James Drury, Julie H ...
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Process Piece is not just a podcast, but a full-bodied creative project created and hosted by dance artist Ruby Josephine Smith. The idea behind this project is to explore the creative process more deeply through dialogue, studying the flow of conversation itself as a process while learning to ask better and more curious questions of artists. The podcast includes artists of all mediums, backgrounds, and from all over the world in order to discover both the amazing diversity of views on art-m ...
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Matthew 2:1-12 (Advent 2) with Mike Connor
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This week John and Mike Connor dive into the second week of the special Advent series. In this passage they discuss the contrast between the Magi and King Herod. John and Mike discover how this passage can be preached in a sermon. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edit…
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The Archive with Jason Drury: Episode 39 - Part 1
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On this episode of THE ARCHIVE your host Jason Drury begins the show with the classic cue "Desert Chase" from John Williams’ classic score from RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (DCC COMPACT CLASSICS). Jason then continues with music from James Horner’s score for DEADLY BLESSING (INTRADA RECORDS), the late Ryuichi Sakamoto’s haunting score from ELILY BRONTE’…
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Fresh Texts is switching things up this Advent. For this Advent, John and Mike Conner will be working through a series together. This week John and Mike dive into John 1:1-18. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created by:…
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This week John and Sarah Derck dive into Matthew 25:31-46. The sheep and the goats. As they discuss the context of the passage they also show how this passage might be preached. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created b…
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Matthew 25:14-30 with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson
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This week John and Sarah Hinlicky Wilson dive into the parable of the talents. They discuss and exegete the passage and dive into sermon starters for pastors planning to preach this passage. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graph…
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Talking Soundtracks: Interview with Ian MacDonald - The Music of John Barry
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The late, legendary composer John Barry was due to turn 90 on November 3, 2023. With host, Jason Drury and John Barry enthusiast Ian MacDonald, CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO is happy to present a special edition of TALKING SOUNDTRACKS in honour of this occasion. Before five-time Academy Award winner John Barry rose to prominence as a film composer, Ian Mac…
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Composer Conversations - Episode 5: Catching Up With Christopher Willis
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In this episode, David Coscina catches up with Christopher Willis on his recent work, which includes the incredible music for the episode DEMON 79 from the TV series BLACK MIRROR as well as his lyrical score for the feature animated film LAMYA'S POEM. Willis is an Emmy Award-winning composer, arranger, songwriter, and pianist whose diverse career s…
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This week John and Nate Nupanga dive finish up in the book of Acts. They finish this special series by coming up with different ways that his passage can be used by pastors, for sermons. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics …
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The Archive with Jason Drury: Halloween Special 2023
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Welcome to a special Halloween-themed show of THE ARCHIVE on the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST. Your host Jason Drury has collaborated with famed soundtrack blogger, Jon Mansell, to create a show so scary, that Jason had to hide behind his chair while working on the voiceovers. The show's delights include music for THE LADY IN WHITE (Varese Saraban…
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Acts 13:1-12 and 14:8-23 with Danielle Freed
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This week John and Danielle Freed continue the special series on Acts. In this podcast John and Danielle hope to give insight into this passage. They also hope to give pastors good sermon starters as they dive into the text. Danielle Freed is the Director of Church Multiplication in the Greater Lakes Region of the Wesleyan church. Hosted by: John D…
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Talking Soundtracks: Interview with Panu Aaltio
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Today's guest on TALKING SOUNDTRACKS has composed music for more than thirty feature films, several TV shows, video games, and a lengthy ballet performed by the Finnish National Opera. His name is Panu Aaltio. Panu is most recognized for his poignant work on major nature documentaries, but his lyrical orchestral sound has also adorned dramatic scor…
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This week John and Andrea Sumers switch things up and dive into the book of Acts! Rev. Dr. Andrea Sumers is the Dean of Spiritual Formation & Campus Pastor at IWU. She is an ordained minister in The Wesleyan Church and has served as a pastor, a denominational leader, and a professor. She has a huge heart for college students and is passionate about…
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This week John and Joy J. Moore dive into the passage Matthew 22:15-22. They discuss different ways that this passage can be interpreted. They also give ways preachers may start their sermons. An ordained elder in the United Methodist Church, Joy Jittaun Moore, Professor of Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota is serving as …
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Larisa Levicheva serves as Associate Professor of Biblical Studies. Her responsibilities include teaching Bible classes, biblical Hebrew and Greek, and Foundational Components in the MA and MDiv programs. Hosted by: John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by: Nathan York and Hal…
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In this weeks deep dive into Scripture John Drury and DJ Coleman take a look into the parable of the Tenants. In this passage they discuss how this passage could be preached and give different views on how to interpret this passage of scripture. D.J. Coleman is passionate about joining God in His ministry of reconciliation. Driven by a desire to mi…
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This week John Drury and Ken Schenck dive into Matthew 21:23-32. Ken Schenck received a PhD in New Testament at the University of Durham, England in 1996. He has taught biblical languages, New Testament, and philosophy at several institutions for many years. In particular, he was Professor of New Testament and Ancient Languages at Indiana Wesleyan …
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How will you respond to how God is working? How will you respond to how God is working in others? This week John and Amanda Drury dive deeper into the parable of the Workers in the Vineyard. They explore the different angles of this parable and indicate how this passage can be preached. Amanda Drury (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) has been in…
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This week John Drury and Amy Peeler take a look at Matthew 18:21-35. As they dig deeper into this passage they show how pastors and teachers can use this passage. The Rev. Amy Peeler, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College, IL and an Associate Rector at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Geneva, IL. Author of Women and Gend…
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Bute Island Radio Unaired Episode 2 - Adventure Films
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Today I present to you the second episode of my new show for BUTE ISLAND RADIO. When I was producing the show, I had no idea what was going on behind the scenes and really had no idea that once I finished the show, it wouldn't be aired. Well, lucky for you. Here is that unaired episode. If you are unaware of what transpired with Bute Island Radio, …
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Today, in a very special episode of THE 1UPBEAT, we do another series-focused episode, this time devoted to STARFOX music. This year marks the 30th anniversary of STARFOX, and to commemorate the occasion, we will present a brief retrospective of EVERY score in the STARFOX series. You'll hear selections from STARFOX (Hirasawa), STARFOX 64 (Wakai/Kon…
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Big Announcement Plus Matthew 18:15-20 with the Modern Parables Crew
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This week, John announces some big news! Fresh Text has joined the Called Collective Network of Podcasts! John intros this week with Tyler Sanders, the Director of the Called Collective, to talk about the transition and how this change has come about. Then John and the Modern Parables Crew, a Podcast from The Called Collective, have a conversation …
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Talking Soundtracks: Interview with Leigh Phillips - Part Two
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Leigh Phillips is a composer, orchestrator, and producer with experience in creating unique compositions and orchestrations for media, concert performances, and CD recordings. In May 2023 for TALKING SOUNDTRACKS ON THE CINEMATIC SOUND PODCAST, Jason Drury had the pleasure of talking to Leigh Phillips from his home in Prague. In part one of our two-…
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Bute Island Radio Premiere Episode - Spy Films
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Before I left Bute Island Radio, I produced two complete episodes, with one other episode still in the planning stages. One episode made it to air; the others did not. This was the episode that made it to air. This was the premiere episode of CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO for Bute Island Radio. If you are unaware of what transpired with Bute Island Radio, …
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Scored To Death Radio: Movie Songs - Part 2
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In this episode of SCORED TO DEATH RADIO, host J. Blake Fichera steps away from his usual all-horror-all-the-time format and delivers a second instalment of the podcast exploring the marvellous musical world of movie songs. Focusing largely on the late 1970s and 1980s, this episode presents an eclectic playlist of songs spanning several different s…
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A Brief Meditation on on Matthew 16:21-28
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John Drury leads a brief meditation on Matthew 16:21-28
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The Flagship Show: Favourite Scores of 2022 - Part 4
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Welp, it took me almost 8 months to get this done, but here it is. This is the final part of my four-part journey through the scores of 2022. On today’s new episode of THE FLAGSHIP SHOW on CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST, Erik Woods presents his top five favourite scores in 2022. You'll hear music from Grant Kirkhope, Gareth Coker, Yoko Shimomura, Ab…
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Talking Soundtracks: Interview with Leigh Phillips - Part One
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Leigh Phillips is a composer, orchestrator, and producer with experience in creating unique compositions and orchestrations for media, concert performances, and CD recordings. In May 2023 for TALKING SOUNDTRACKS ON THE CINEMATIC SOUND PODCAST, Jason Drury had the pleasure of talking to Leigh Phillips from his home in Prague. Leigh was the first per…
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John Drury leads a brief meditation on Matthew 16:13-20 [Click here to support the show!](https://www.patreon.com/FreshText)
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John Drury leads a brief meditation on Matthew 15:10-28 [Click here to support the show!](https://www.patreon.com/FreshText)
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On December 6, 2022, the anime industry mourned the loss of one of its most influential talents, Ichirou Mizuki. He was 74 years old. However, his powerful voice wasn't limited to animation. He also had a great presence in video games and today on THE 1UPBEAT, your host, Eric Silver, is going to pay tribute to the man by playing music from some of …
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The Flagship Show: Favourite Scores of 2022 - Part 3
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On today’s new episode of THE FLAGSHIP SHOW on CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST, Erik Woods presents music from some of his favourite scores written in 2022. This is part three of a four-part series. Today, you’ll hear selections by such composers as Diego Navarro, Justin Hurwitz, Philippe Rombi, Michael Giacchino and Evan Call. Part four will be onli…
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John Drury leads a brief meditation on Matthew 14:22-33 Click here to support the show!By John Drury
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John Drury leads a brief meditation on Matthew 14:13-21 Click here to support the show!By John Drury
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A Brief Meditation on Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
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John Drury leads a brief meditation on Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Click here to support the show!By John Drury
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In this fourteenth FILMIC episode on THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST, Ley will play music from a mix of new and way back scores, animated scores, and a 1961 vintage soundtrack with one of the most stellar casts ever. And you can't forget the "Weird and Wonderful" selection! You'll hear cues from TETRIS (Balfe), MUMMIES (Velazquez), THE GRIFTERS (…
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A Brief Meditation on Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
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John Drury leads a brief meditation on Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Click here to support the show!By John Drury
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Scored To Death Radio: Movie Songs - Part I
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In this episode of SCORED TO DEATH RADIO, host J. Blake Fichera steps away from his usual all-horror-all-the-time format and explores the marvellous musical world of movie songs. Focusing largely on the late-1970s and 1980s, this episode presents an eclectic playlist of songs spanning several different styles from an equally varied collection of fi…
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A Brief Meditation on Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
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John Drury leads a brief meditation on 13:1-9, 18-23 Click here to support the show!By John Drury
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The 1UpBeat: Best Video Game Scores from 2022 - Part 3
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In this third and final episode of Eric Silver’s annual best-of-the-year show, you’ll hear a more traditional countdown show as Eric plays for you music from his top three favourite video game scores of 2022. You’ll hear music from Takashi Yoshida, Masako Otsuka, Asami Mitake, Ippo Igarashi, Yuki Matsumura, Modanqing Zhu, ACE, Kenji Hiramatsu, Mana…
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The Archive with Jason Drury: Episode 37 - Part 2
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Your host Jason Drury continues featuring music from archival releases of film music which appeared just before and after Christmas 2022 by first showcasing music from the expanded edition of Danny Elfman’s classic score to SPIDER-MAN (La La Land Records) and then playing selections of a true archival classic MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS, composed by John …
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A Brief Meditation on Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
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John Drury leads a brief meditation on Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Click here to support the show!By John Drury
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The Flagship Show: Action/Adventure Scores All Request Show
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Today we present another ALL REQUEST SHOW on THE FLAGSHIP SHOW on the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST. Since launching the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST Patreon in April 2021, we’ve offered our patrons exclusive perks based on the tier they signed up for. One of those perks is participating in all request programs. If you want to participate in futur…
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John Drury leads a brief meditation on Matthew 10:40-42 Click here to support the show!By John Drury
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John Drury leads a brief meditation on Matthew 10:24-39 Click here to support the show!By John Drury
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A Brief Meditation on Matthew 9:35-10:8, (9-23)
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The Archive with Jason Drury: Episode 37 - Part 1
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Welcome to part one of another edition o fTHE ARCHIVE on the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST. On the program today, Jason Drury will feature music from archival releases of film music which appeared just before and after Christmas 2022. The show begins with music from David Arnold’s first James Bond score, TOMORROW NEVER DIES, which has received an e…
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John Drury leads us through a brief meditation on Matthew 9:9-13 Click here to support the show!By John Drury
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Matthew 28:11-20 with D. J. Coleman Trinity Sunday
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John Drury and D. J. Coleman discuss this week’s text: Matthew 28:11-20 Click here to support the show!By John Drury
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The 1UpBeat: Best Video Game Scores from 2022 - Part 2
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In this second episode of Eric Silver's annual best-of-the-year show, you'll hear music from Elvira Björkman, Nicklas Hjertberg, Motoi Sakuraba, Greg Nicolett, Olivier Deriviere, Glenn Miller, Glenn Miller, Kenichi Tokoi and Bear McCreary. Part three coming soon… Enjoy! —— Special thanks to our Patreon supporters: Matt DeWater, David Ballantyne, Jo…
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The Flagship Show: Favourite Scores of 2022 - Part 2
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On today’s new episode of THE FLAGSHIP SHOW on CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST, Erik Woods presents music from some of his favourite scores written in 2022. This is part two of a four-part series. Today, you’ll hear selections by such composers as Zacarías M. de la Riva, Federico Jusid, Simon Franglen, John Williams, Nathan Johnson, Dominic Lewis, Be…
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