Author

  1. The Curious Case of Mark Renner

    book
    03/24/25
    4 mins
    By Craig Donofrio | Troy Neujahr
    Craig and Troy invite special guest Pastor Mark J. Renner to discuss his recent book Curious Cases: A Series of Short Pastoral Case Studies.
    The Curious Case of Mark Renner

  2. Anti-Social Generation

    book
    03/20/25
    6 mins
    By Gretchen Ronnevik | Katie Koplin
    The Atlantic published a large article called "Anti-Social Century" which spurred on a conversation with Gretchen and Katie on why this generation of people is anti-social, and what to do about it.
    Anti-Social Generation

  3. Do not believe every spirit

    book
    03/10/25
    3 mins
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    Yes, but how do we know that we believe the truth?
    Do not believe every spirit

  4. Episode 312: Formalism (Ritualism)

    book
    02/24/25
    7 mins
    By Wade Johnston | Michael Berg
    In episode THREE HUNDRED AND TWELVE, Mike, Jason, and Wade discuss the Protestant fear of formalism, or ritualism?
    Episode 312: Formalism (Ritualism)

  5. Episode 311: Routine and Contemplation

    book
    02/18/25
    7 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode THREE HUNDRED AND ELEVEN, Jason and Wade build on the previous episode’s discussion of monasticism by focusing on two aspects of the monastic life from which we can draw practical lessons: routine and contemplation.
    Episode 311: Routine and Contemplation

  6. 381: Kleinig - The Things That Make a Theologian

    book
    02/15/25
    8 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Who Made Who? Today, we read an essay by Rev. Dr. John Kleinig about what makes a theologian. Dr. Kleinig explains Martin Luther’s threefold description of how the master of theology, the Holy Spirit, makes one a theologian through contemplative prayer, meditating on Scripture within the communion of saints, and being translated into the kingdom of heaven by God’s Word—all this and much more on this week’s episode of the podcast.
    381: Kleinig - The Things That Make a Theologian

  7. Marriage Vows

    book
    02/13/25
    6 mins
    By Gretchen Ronnevik | Katie Koplin
    For Valentine's Day, Gretchen Ronnevik and Katie Koplin talk about the trend of writing marriage vows, and some of the pitfalls of such a trend.
    Marriage Vows

  8. Episode 309: Lutheran Ethics?

    book
    02/04/25
    7 mins
    By Wade Johnston | Michael Berg
    In episode THREE HUNDRED AND NINE, using a chapter from Mark Mattes' Law & Gospel in Action, Mike, Jason, and Wade discuss whether there is such a thing as a Lutheran ethic and, if so, what it looks like (and what it doesn't)?
    Episode 309: Lutheran Ethics?

  9. Village Framework

    book
    01/30/25
    4 mins
    By Gretchen Ronnevik | Katie Koplin
    Many times, Christian homes view sin as a problem "out there" and not a problem "in here."
    Village Framework

  10. Walking through Deconstruction with Ian Harber

    book
    01/28/25
    11 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara
    Kelsi chats with Christian author Ian Harber about his new book, Walking through Deconstruction: How to be a Companion in a Crisis of Faith, which details his own experience with with Christian deconstruction and return to faith.
    Walking through Deconstruction with Ian Harber

  11. Do We Even Want a Village?

    book
    01/23/25
    5 mins
    By Gretchen Ronnevik | Katie Koplin
    In this episode, Gretchen Ronnevik and Katie Koplin discuss the Slate article "I'm Starting to Think You Guys Don't Want a Village."
    Do We Even Want a Village?

  12. Spiritual Direction with Alan Johnson

    book
    01/17/25
    5 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    What is a spiritual director? Are they directing your spiritual life? Are they telling you to do something? Are they fulfilling a pastoral role?
    Spiritual Direction with Alan Johnson