Christopher Gillespie

  1. 24: "On Being a Theologian of the Cross" by Gerhard Forde, Two Ways of Being a Theologian

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    09/19/18
    4 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Your Theology Is Creating A Nice Little Climate of Panic! In this episode, Gillespie and Riley continue their reading of Gerhard Forde’s “On Being a Theologian of The Cross.” This week, they discuss the two ways of being a theologian and the consequences for daily life.
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  2. 23: "On Being a Theologian of the Cross" by Gerhard Forde, Introductory Matters

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    09/12/18
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    You'd think that killing people would make them like you? This week, in preparation for the HWSS Conference, Gillespie and Riley jump into On Being a Theologian of the Cross, by Gerhard Forde. Why did Luther say, "The cross alone is our theology" and what are the consequences for Christians in every generation?
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  3. 22: Menno Simons, "Faith"

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    09/05/18
    1 min
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    I'm stepping - I'm stepping in it! What does it smell like? In this episode, Gillespie and Riley discuss Menno Simon's writing on faith, why prepositions matter, and the practical consequences of Gospel-law sermons.
    22: Menno Simons,

  4. 21: William Seymour, "Receive ye the Holy Ghost"

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    08/29/18
    3 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Just Follow The Step by Step Instructions. This week, Gillespie and Riley dig into a sermon by William Seymour, who was a key figure in the Asuza Street Revival outpouring. In particular, they zero in on baptism, the means of the Spirit, and why Christian preaching is a matter of death and new life.
    21: William Seymour,

  5. 20: George Whitefield, "The Folly and Danger of Being Not Righteous Enough” pt. 2

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    08/22/18
    3 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    One sermon, two men, maximum effort! In this episode, Gillespie and Riley jump back into Whitefield's sermon, "The Folly and Danger of Being Not Righteous Enough." This week, they turn a more critical eye on Whitefield's sermon, discussing revivalism, sermonizing, and the purpose of the church.
    20: George Whitefield,

  6. 19: George Whitefield, "The Folly and Danger of Being Not Righteous Enough”

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    08/15/18
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    One sermon, maximum effort! This week, Gillespie and Riley discuss a sermon by George Whitefield, who defends his theology against the attacks of an “old light.”
    19: George Whitefield,

  7. 18: Origen, Commentary on John, Book II, section 25.

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    08/08/18
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Now... okay, so, angels as people, tell me about that. Walk me through it. Gillespie and Riley touch down on Origen's commentary on John's Gospel this week. They discuss martyrology, whether angels come disguised as people, and why it's important to let Scripture interpret Scripture.
    18: Origen, Commentary on John, Book II, section 25.

  8. 17: John Hus, To the Same [To the People of Prague] (Without date: January (?) 1413)

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    08/01/18
    1 min
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    I feel the need… the need for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ! In this episode, Gillespie and Riley jump back into another letter from John Hus. This week, they discuss Hus’ letter to the people of Prague, urging them not to give up hope in the midst of persecution.
    17: John Hus, To the Same [To the People of Prague] (Without date: January (?) 1413)

  9. 16: John Hus, To the Faithful Bohemians (Without date: December 1412)

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    07/25/18
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    No, boys. There's two "O"s in Goose. In this episode, Gillespie and Riley dive into another letter from John Hus. This week, they take a critical look at Hus and discuss the influence of traditional Roman doctrine on Hus’ calls for reform.
    16: John Hus, To the Faithful Bohemians (Without date: December 1412)

  10. 15: John Hus, To John Barbatus and the People of Chrumnaw (May 25, 1411)

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    07/18/18
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    With this collar on, my superpower is just unbridled preaching! Pastors Gillespie and Riley read a letter from John Huss to John Barbatus about the biblical teaching on who can (and cannot) preach.
    15: John Hus, To John Barbatus and the People of Chrumnaw (May 25, 1411)

  11. 14: "The Astonished Heart" by Robert Farrar Capon pt. 7

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    07/11/18
    1 min
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Wait, no, stop! Riley and Gillespie wrap up their conversation about Robert Capon's "The Astonished Heart" No really, this is it.
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  12. "The Astonished Heart" by Robert Farrar Capon pt. 6

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    07/04/18
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Wait, no, stop! Riley and Gillespie wrap up their conversation about Robert Capon's "The Astonished Heart" kind of... sort of... or maybe not.