Podcast Overview

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363: Olson - Liturgy as "Action"

08/30/24

10 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Runnin’ Down A Dream. In this episode, we dig deeper into liturgy and “action”—who’s doing what and why in Christian worship? How did the ancient pagans worship their gods, and why? What did the 16th-century Reformers teach about worship? Why should we moderns care? Mimesis, anamnesis, liturgical action, ritual, myth, sacrifices, and sacraments—we’ve got it all this week.
362: Olson - Putting Second Things Second

08/27/24

10 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Do The Thing. In this episode, we discuss liturgy. What is the difference between a sacramental rite and a sacrificial rite? Why are' member berries' so juicy and delicious? Can a priest or the church affect God's actions? Can a church integrate non-Christian rites into its worship?
Is the gospel true?

08/21/24

4 mins

By Adam Francisco | David Andersen

The answer to this episode's title is a resounding "Yes!" But what does that mean?
- Gospel
- Truth
- Christian Apologetics
- Faith
- Reason
360: Olson - Politics, Liturgics, and Integritas Sacramenti

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.
Incomprehensible Wrath and Suffering

08/07/24

4 mins

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

Dr. Paulson discusses the need for preachers to preach in a world that experiences suffering and war.
Sanctified by Faith not Works

07/09/24

5 mins

By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Adam Francisco | Bruce Hillman

The Thinking Fellows discuss sanctification, a doctrine from which Lutherans and other Protestants differ significantly.
- Sanctification
- Reformation Doctrine
358: Melanchthon - Commentary on Romans 3:21ff

06/28/24

10 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Tick, Tick, Boom. In this episode of Banned Books, we discuss Romans 3 while reading Philip Melanchthon’s commentary on Paul’s epistle. The main topics of conversation are the limitations of the law, faith that saves, gratuitous forgiveness and the living, and the present tense power of the gospel.
Justified by Christ

06/27/24

5 mins

By Caleb Keith | Scott Keith | Bruce Hillman | Adam Francisco

Justification is famously called the article upon which the church stands or falls. It is the article upon which The Lutheran Reformation stood boldly and confessed the Scriptural truth that we are made right before God by grace through faith on account of Christ alone.
Psalm 27 John Andrew Schreiner sings "The Lord Is My Light and My Salvation"

06/07/24

4 mins

By Chad Bird | John Andrew Schreiner

Psalm 27 John Andrew Schreiner sings "The Lord Is My Light and My Salvation"
Boys, Men, and the Freedom of the Gospel with Anthony Bradley

05/28/24

13 mins

By Kelsi Klembara

Dr. Anthony Bradley serves as a distinguished research fellow at The Acton Institute and Research Professor of Interdisciplinary and Theological Studies at Kuyper College.
Humanity is Sinful and Unclean

05/27/24

5 mins

By Scott Keith | Adam Francisco | Bruce Hillman

The Thinking Fellows discuss the doctrine of man. What is humanity? What is human nature? What does it mean that man is sinful?
Grace and Peace in Christ (Live Recording)

05/17/24

5 mins

By Caleb Keith | Scott Keith | Bob Hiller

The Thinking Fellows are live from the Here We Still Stand regional event in North West Arkansas.