
The Cutting Room Floor
The pastors of Southern Hills United Methodist Church reflect on the Sunday sermon and share more of their thoughts about the passage they preached from.
Episodes
45 episodes
The Mystery of the Crucifixion | 1st Corinthians 2:1-7
In this installment of the the Cutting Room Floor podcast, Parker and John jump into the mystery of God's method of salvation, and how it reveals His power and love for us.
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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1:12:46

How was the Bible Formed? | Q&A Special with Parker!
In this special Q&A episode of the podcast, Parker talk about how the Bible was formed to be what we know today.
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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34:32

What Are John's Biggest Challenges as a Pastor? | Q&A Episode
In this Q&A episode of the Cutting Room Floor, pastor John talks about the biggest challenges he faces as a pastor, and more!
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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1:22:05

Mara's Bitter Water | Exodus 15
In this episode of the Cutting Room Floor, John and Parker dive into the story of the bitter waters of Mara, and the solution provided by God through Moses and a piece of wood.
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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1:07:52

Numbers 11 and the 70 Elders
In this episode of the Cutting Room Floor podcast, Parker and John discuss the appointment of the 70 elders in Numbers 11, and how the sharing of God's gifts can often lead to jealousy.
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Episode 41
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1:27:00

Christian Legalism, Judgement, and Salvation
In this week's episode, John and Parker discuss how we DON'T serve a legalistic God.
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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1:11:34

Common Questions About Trinity Sunday
In this week's installment of the Cutting Room Floor, John and Parker tackle some common questions surrounding Trinity Sunday.
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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1:43:47

Pre-destination, Hardened Hearts, and Eternal Security | Q&A Special!
In this weeks Q&A episode, John and Parker tackle some important questions, including pre-destination, whether or not God hardens hearts, and once we are saved, are we always saved?
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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1:43:47

How to be a Ruler | The Temptation of Jesus P. 3
John and Parker discuss the last temptation Jesus faces in Matthew 4.
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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1:07:12

"If you are the Son of God..." | The Temptation of Jesus P. 2
Parker and John discuss Matthew 4:5-7 in episode 2 of their study of the temptation of Jesus.
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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57:09

Stones to Bread: Jesus' Temptation in Matthew 4
In this week's episode, Parker and John discuss how Jesus was tempted in Matthew 4.
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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1:02:56

"The Love Chapter": Agape Love and 1 Corinthians 13
Parker and John discuss the famous "love chapter" of 1 Corinthians.Support the Show
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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1:04:46

Philemon Gets a Surprise Letter
Parker and John discuss Philemon and sanctification in the Wesleyan tradition.
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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57:17

Lessons Learned on the Road to Damascus
What was it exactly that Saul believed in as a Pharisee? What was his great hope and why did he dislike Jesus and his followers so much? Parker and John discuss all this and more on this episode.
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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1:02:27

Victorious Jesus, Confused Disciples: An Easter Story
Parker and John discuss their translation and interpretation of the resurrection account in the Gospel of John. Happy Easter!
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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49:11

Palm Sunday: Roman Triumph vs. Jesus' Triumph
Parker and John discuss the importance of having a full understanding of all that is going on in Jesus' triumph from Bethany to Jerusalem. They discuss Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem and compare it to a far darker thing: The Roman Triumph. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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54:41

The Big Reveal on Revelation
John & Parker discuss Parker's sermon on Revelation. They do a deep dive on Roman culture, the idea of empire, and the unexpected nature of the Lion of Judah.
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56:34

Resurrection and the Curiosity of Nihilism
Parker and John discuss 1 Corinthians 15 and Paul's argument for the general resurrection of the dead.
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1:14:22

Of Jesus Christ, Nietzsche, and Marx
In this episode, John and Parker discuss some of the philosophical movements in the world today and compare them to Jesus' Beatitudes, Jesus' teachings, and Jesus' establishment of the Kingdom and its values.
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:15:45

Q & A Episode: Science & Faith
Parker and John reflect on science and faith and share their thoughts about their compatibility within an orthodox, theological framework.
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:39:36

A Tale of Two Marriages: Gomer & Israel
This week, Parker and John discuss Hosea Chapters 1 & 3. They discuss the broader Israelite history, worship of Ba'al and fertility cults, and what redemption looks like.
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:02:49

Bonus Episode! We answer listener's questions
Parker and John answer the following listener questions: 1) Is it okay to include cremation in my funeral plans? 2) Why do United Methodists have female clergy?
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:38:28

March 9, 2025
Parker and John talk about Rahab, as well as the meaning of her house and the house of God.
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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59:06
