Donavon Riley

  1. S.1, E.6: Ascended into Heaven, and Sits at the Right Hand of the Father Almighty

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    10/18/18
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis | Debi Winrich | Donavon Riley
    On this show we discuss a clause in the creed that is sometimes overlooked. Being seated at the Right Hand of the Father might seem like an abstract theological idea, but Rev Donovan Riley centers the doctrine in the history of the church and the Gospel.
    S.1, E.6: Ascended into Heaven, and Sits at the Right Hand of the Father Almighty

  2. 28: "On Being a Theologian of the Cross" by Gerhard Forde, The Problem of Will pt. 2

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    10/17/18
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    I Want What I Want When I Want It... Again! This week, Gillespie and Riley return to the problem of the will (with much help from Gerhard Forde) as Martin Luther expresses it in thesis thirteen of the Heidelberg Disputation.
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  3. 27: "On Being a Theologian of the Cross" by Gerhard Forde, The Problem of Will

    book
    10/10/18
    3 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    I Want What I Want When I Want It! In this episode, Gillespie and Riley dig into section two of Forde's book, "On Being a Theologian of the Cross: Reflections on Luther's Heidelberg Disputation. This week, the problem of the will.
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  4. 26: "On Being a Theologian of the Cross" by Gerhard Forde, The Problem of Good Works pt. 2

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    10/03/18
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Let out the Viking, but keep him on the chain… In this episode, Gillespie and Riley dive into Forde’s use of the analogy of addiction to explain original sin, passive righteousness, Jesus as Giver and gift, and Riley lets out the Viking (a little bit) to address “cheap grace.” Also, so many pop culture references you may get dizzy. Warning - This episode contains strong language directed at Satan.
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  5. 25: "On Being a Theologian of the Cross" by Gerhard Forde, The Problem of Good Works

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    09/26/18
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    All this damage - and it's old Adam’s fault. This week, Gillespie and Riley dive back into Forde’s “On Being a Theologian of the Cross.” With the help of Paul, Augustine, and Luther they discuss God’s revealed Law, righteousness, and good works.
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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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.
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  9. 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.
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  10. 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.
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  11. 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.”
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  12. 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.