Author

  1. Vocation in Postpartum

    book
    09/21/23
    4 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    We finally finish up our conversation on birth by talking about postpartum and breastfeeding vs formula.
    Vocation in Postpartum

  2. Contingency, the cosmos, and God's existence

    book
    09/20/23
    4 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    David and Adam begin their series on the various arguments for (and reasons to believe in) God’s existence.
    Contingency, the cosmos, and God's existence

  3. Reason through the ages

    book
    09/13/23
    4 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    David and Adam discuss how reason’s competence (with respect to the Christian tradition) has changed over the centuries.
    Reason through the ages

  4. 320: Whitford - Tyranny and Resistance

    book
    09/09/23
    11 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Resistance to Tyranny is Obedience to God. In this episode, we discuss tyranny and resistance while reading a book of the same title by Reformation scholar David Mark Whitford. What is tyranny? When are Christians called to resist tyranny, and what does that entail? Are there any standards by which a Christian may judge whether a government serves God or the devil?
    320: Whitford - Tyranny and Resistance

  5. What is fideism?

    book
    09/06/23
    4 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    What is fideism? David and Adam define fideism and discuss its problematic place in the epistemology of much contemporary Christian thought.
    What is fideism?

  6. All My Knotted Up Life BONUS Episode

    book
    08/31/23
    5 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    In our monthly book club episode, these 2 Lutheran women (Gretchen Ronnevik and Katie Koplin) discuss Beth Moore's memoir, "All My Knotted Up Life."
    All My Knotted Up Life BONUS Episode

  7. Mental Illness and the Gospel with John Bryant

    book
    08/30/23
    5 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara
    This week’s episode is a conversation between author John Bryant and Kelsi about John’s new book (out in September), A Quiet Mind to Suffer With: Mental Illness, Trauma, and the Death of Christ.
    Mental Illness and the Gospel with John Bryant

  8. Defining faith and reason

    book
    08/30/23
    4 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    David and Adam bring some nuance to the issues surrounding faith and reason by discussing the different ways the terms are used (and misused) in academic and popular discourse.
    Defining faith and reason

  9. Matthew 16:21-28 – Pentecost 14 (A)

    book
    08/28/23
    4 mins
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss two important items from Matthew's gospel: Christ's rebuke of Peter and the importance of self-denial.
    Matthew 16:21-28 – Pentecost 14 (A)

  10. Afflicting your comfort

    book
    08/25/23
    4 mins
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    There is a paradox between the reality of you always taking comfort in your salvation and you nevertheless being able to reject the faith.
    Afflicting your comfort

  11. Do Everything to the Glory of God

    book
    08/24/23
    4 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    We are discussing 1 Corinthians 10:31, and what it means to do everything to the glory of God.
    Do Everything to the Glory of God

  12. What does faith have to do with reason?

    book
    08/23/23
    4 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    What does faith have to do with reason?
    What does faith have to do with reason?