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  1. 33: "On Being a Theologian of the Cross" by Gerhard Forde, Thesis 28

    book
    11/28/18
    3 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Please, Love Me Like You Do... This week, Gillespie and Riley wrap up their reading of Gerhard Forde's "On Being a Theologian of The Cross." What are the ramifications for Christians when God creates (He does not find) that which is pleasing to Him?
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  2. 32: "On Being a Theologian of the Cross" by Gerhard Forde, Part IV: “God’s Work in Us: The Righteousness of Faith” pt. 2

    book
    11/21/18
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Don't Like That We're Righteous Apart From Works? We're Not Done Yet. Continuing their conversation from episode #31, Gillespie and Riley follow Gerhard Forde, and with him examine Luther's Heidelberg Disputation. This week, Aristotle, righteousness, and whose work is worth calling "good."
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  3. 31: "On Being a Theologian of the Cross" by Gerhard Forde, Part IV: “God’s Work in Us: The Righteousness of Faith”

    book
    11/14/18
    3 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Don't Like That We're Righteous Apart From Works? Good. Gillespie and Riley return this week, in conversation with Gerhard Forde about death, doing your best, and getting the "good" of works put in its proper place.
    31:

  4. 30: "On Being a Theologian of the Cross" by Gerhard Forde, Section Three (Theses 19-21) pt. 2

    book
    11/07/18
    3 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    If there's one thing a theologian of glory doesn't understand, it's the cross! Gillespie and Riley continue their conversation about thesis nineteen of Luther's Heidelberg Disputation (with commentary by Gerhard Forde), and what distinguishes a theologian of the cross from a theology of glory.
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  5. 29: "On Being a Theologian of the Cross" by Gerhard Forde, Section Three (Theses 19-21)

    book
    10/24/18
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    If there's one thing a theologian of glory doesn't understand, it's the cross! This week, Gillespie and Riley read Luther's nineteenth thesis from his Heidelberg Disputation, and (with Gerhard Forde's help) converse about whether a theologian of glory is really a theologian.
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  6. Theology and the Theologian of the Cross

    book
    10/23/18
    3 mins
    By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Jim Nestingen | Steven Paulson
    Live from Here We Still Stand 2018 the Thinking Fellows recorded a special episode with Jim Nestingen and Steve Paulson.
    Theology and the Theologian of the Cross

  7. 28: "On Being a Theologian of the Cross" by Gerhard Forde, The Problem of Will pt. 2

    book
    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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  8. 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.
    27:

  9. The Heidelberg Disputation

    book
    10/06/18
    2 mins
    By Adam Francisco | Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Rod Rosenbladt
    The Heidelberg Disputation represents the first time that Reformational theology emerges as a whole.
    The Heidelberg Disputation

  10. 26: "On Being a Theologian of the Cross" by Gerhard Forde, The Problem of Good Works pt. 2

    book
    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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  11. 25: "On Being a Theologian of the Cross" by Gerhard Forde, The Problem of Good Works

    book
    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.
    25:

  12. 24: "On Being a Theologian of the Cross" by Gerhard Forde, Two Ways of Being a Theologian

    book
    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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