Katie Koplin

  1. Emotions and Logic in Faith

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    09/22/21
    2 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    It's easy to look at our faith through an emotional lens. Are you on an emotional high, or an emotional low? Are you on a mountaintop, or are things silent in the valley? What happens to your faith when you aren't "feeling it."
    Emotions and Logic in Faith

  2. Implications of Assurance

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    09/15/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Kelsi Klembara | Gretchen Ronnevik
    In this episode Gretchen and Katie get to as Kelsi Klembara about the practical implications of giving assurance. To put it another way, what is the fruit of giving assurance?
    Implications of Assurance

  3. Sources of Assurance

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    09/09/21
    2 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Kelsi Klembara | Gretchen Ronnevik
    In this episode, we interview one of our favorite people: Kelsi Klembara, editor of the 1517 website. Kelsi has done a lot of research on the topic of assurance of our salvation from both a theological and historical point of view, and we had some questions for her.
    Sources of Assurance

  4. Theology and Mental Health Part 2

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    09/01/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    We finish up our conversation with Heidi Goehmann on the relationship between mental health and theology.
    Theology and Mental Health Part 2

  5. Anniversary Episode

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    08/27/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    It has been 1 year since Katie and Gretchen started the Freely Given podcast.
    Anniversary Episode

  6. Theology and Mental Health

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    08/19/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    We are thrilled to have Heidi Goehmann, author, deaconess, and mental health provider talk about the intersection of theology and mental health.
    Theology and Mental Health

  7. Repentance and the Holy Spirit

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    08/13/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    In this episode we talk about who does what in repentance. It can be easy to put ourselves in the driver's seat of someone else's repentance.
    Repentance and the Holy Spirit

  8. Looking for Repentance

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    08/05/21
    2 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    What is repentance, and how do we get it, or do it? In this episode, Gretchen and Katie talk about some common questions about repentance. How do you know if someone has repented enough? How do you know if you have repented enough? Where do we get repentance? What it comes down to is: what comes first, repentance or grace?
    Looking for Repentance

  9. Life Together

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    07/30/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    Christian community is often described as the activity and programs going on at the church. Many people will join a church for the sake of having a tight knit community. But what does Christian community mean?
    Life Together

  10. Finding Assurance

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    07/23/21
    2 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    As they end their conversation on baptism, Gretchen and Katie talk about how it connects with assurance. They talk about fears people have in emphasizing the assurance we have in Christ.
    Finding Assurance

  11. Attitude Toward Baptism

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    07/16/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    Continuing on our baptism discussion, and the power of God's Word, through physical means, Katie and Gretchen walk through their catechisms and think about the common struggles with the doctrine of baptism.
    Attitude Toward Baptism

  12. Water and the Word: Baptism

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    07/08/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    In this episode, Gretchen and Katie tackle a question from a listener about baptism. What do we believe? What does it mean? What does it do?
    Water and the Word: Baptism