Podcast | Preaching the Unpreachable: Opening Up the “Difficult” Texts of Scripture

Jul 31, 2026
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Isabelle Hamley

In this episode, Isabelle explores the challenge of preaching from Scripture's most difficult passages, including texts on judgment, violence, trauma, and justice. She reflects on what it means to read the whole counsel of God faithfully, inviting listeners to approach these passages with humility, wisdom, and an awareness of our own interpretive limitations. Content warning: This episode includes references to sexual violence, war, and trauma.

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