Author

  1. 369: Thielicke - Pathology of the Young Theologian's Conceit

    book
    11/09/24
    10 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    That’s the Power of Love. In this episode, we discuss the shock of infatuation with theological concepts and young theologians' conceit while reading Helmut Thielcke’s A Little Exercise for Young Theologians. We converse about laity and clergy’s relationship to theology, piety, and polity. What is the purpose of theology, its study, teaching, and conversations? How can theology become deadly? What happens when the truth is detached from love? All this and more on a new episode of the podcast!
    369: Thielicke - Pathology of the Young Theologian's Conceit

  2. Christianity and politics

    book
    10/30/24
    4 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    Some reflections on Christianity and political order as well as Christians and politics days before the 2024 US elections.
    Christianity and politics

  3. How Would Luther Vote? with Bruce Hillman and Adam Francisco

    book
    10/29/24
    8 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara | Adam Francisco | Bruce Hillman
    This week, Kelsi finishes her two-part conversation with Bruce Hillman and Adam Francisco with a look at Martin Luther's Two Kingdoms Doctrine, and especially the lefthanded or earthly realm.
    How Would Luther Vote? with Bruce Hillman and Adam Francisco

  4. How Would Augustine Vote? with Adam Francisco and Bruce Hillman

    book
    10/22/24
    8 mins
    By Adam Francisco | Bruce Hillman | Kelsi Klembara
    In today's episode, Kelsi is joined by 1517's Adam Francisco and Bruce Hillman to discuss the way in which politics and government is written about in the New Testament as well as St. Augustine's political theory.
    How Would Augustine Vote? with Adam Francisco and Bruce Hillman

  5. 361: Olson - The Duty of Resistance

    book
    08/16/24
    11 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Street-Fighting Man. In this episode, we continue our discussion of the question of when it is permissible for Christians to oppose civil authority. It’s more important than ever for Christians to grasp the fundamentals of vocation, the relation of politics to liturgy, the place of the sacraments within the worship of the church, and the life of Christians, why there cannot be such a thing as a Christian nation.
    361: Olson - The Duty of Resistance

  6. 360: Olson - Politics, Liturgics, and Integritas Sacramenti

    book
    08/09/24
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    We Worship & Adore… You? In this episode, we discuss the intersection of liturgy and politics as we read Oliver Olson’s essay, Politics, Liturgics, and Integritas Sacramenti. It’s a historical survey of liturgical practice and politics from ancient Israel to the present, discussing the importance of symbolism, meaning, and the purpose of liturgy for faith and life.
    360: Olson - Politics, Liturgics, and Integritas Sacramenti

  7. Uncomfortable Work of the Law

    book
    08/05/24
    6 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    What does mental health have to do with the 95 thesis and the Heidelberg Disputations? Gretchen Ronnevik and Katie Koplin.
    Uncomfortable Work of the Law

  8. Navigating Theology and Marriage with Doug Klembara

    book
    07/23/24
    11 mins
    By Doug Klembara | Kelsi Klembara
    Kelsi and her husband, Doug Klembara, share how they navigated their theological differences in the early days of marriage.
    Navigating Theology and Marriage with Doug Klembara

  9. 359: Table Talk

    book
    07/19/24
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Ramble Tamble. In this episode, we do a pastor’s table talk that centers on inculcating a deeper appreciation for heavenly mystery and earthly reality: prayer at home, worship on vacation, the connection of the land to God’s judgment and salvation of his people, the early church’s exegesis, Genesis snd Revelation, and Logos theology that binds the Trinity and Creeds.
    359: Table Talk

  10. Law and Gospel in Christian Counseling

    book
    06/24/24
    5 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    We've found Katie Koplin, in the midst of moving into an old church, and working on her training to become a Christian counselor.
    Law and Gospel in Christian Counseling

  11. A Theology of Relationships with Robert Kolb

    book
    06/11/24
    10 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara | Robert Kolb
    In this episode, Kelsi interviews Dr. Robert Kolb about his newest book, ⁠Face to Face: Luther's View of Reality⁠.
    A Theology of Relationships with Robert Kolb

  12. 355: Jacques Ellul - Making the Church Worldly

    book
    06/09/24
    10 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Watching The World Go Down in History. In this episode of Banned Books, we read "False Presence of the Kingdom" by Jacques Ellul and discuss worldly Christianity, the lessons of history, the Machine, focusing on heavenly things to answer earthly questions, seeking the origin of things, and the dangers of being trapped in the present.
    355: Jacques Ellul - Making the Church Worldly