059: Matthew 13:1-23
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April 9, 2026 · 14 min · Episode 59
About this episode
Pastor Mark explores the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13:1-23, discussing different responses to the Word of God.
In Matthew 13:1–23, Jesus tells the Parable of the Sower and reveals four different responses to the Word of God. Pastor Mark invites you to explore these soils with him: the hardened heart, the shallow heart, the crowded heart, and the fruitful heart . It all culminates with a personal question Jesus’ parable presses on every listener: What kind of soil am I? Be sure to click here to check out the show notes for discussion questions to go dive deeper into this passage. Send us Fan Mail
People in this episode
Host: Pastor Mark
Topics covered
- Parable of the Sower
- responses to the Word of God
- hardened heart
- shallow heart
- crowded heart
- fruitful heart
Keywords
- Parable of the Sower
- Matthew 13
- responses
- hardened heart
- shallow heart
- crowded heart
- fruitful heart
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Books & works: Matthew 13:1-23
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