
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.
Latest episodes

May 17, 2023 • 25min
Jesus Says Hate Your Family (Luke 14:25-27)
In this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price explore the difficult texts of the Bible and their relevance to our daily lives. We will be examining Luke 14:25-27, a passage in which Jesus discusses the cost of discipleship. How does this passage challenge our understanding of what it means to be a disciple? What does it mean to "hate" our family in the context of following Jesus? Join us as we explore these questions and more. Show Notes: Support the Show 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More From the Hosts Scott Keith Daniel Emery Price

May 10, 2023 • 25min
The Woman Jesus Called a Dog (Matthew 15:21-28)
In this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price will be diving into Matthew 15:21-28, a passage that challenges our understanding of faith in Christ and His mercy. In this text, a Canaanite woman approaches Jesus, pleading for her daughter's healing. What is the significance of Jesus' response to the Canaanite woman? Join us as we explore this tough text. Show Notes: Support the Show 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More From the Hosts Scott Keith Daniel Emery Price

Apr 8, 2023 • 25min
Do I Need To Be Baptized? (1 Peter 3:18-22)
Should Christians be baptized? In the first episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price examine 1 Peter chapter 3. This text famously proclaims the necessity of baptism for Christians. Scott and Dan take a closer look to figure out what Peter is saying. Show Notes: Support the Show 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More From the Hosts Scott Keith Daniel Emery Price