Author

  1. Spring, Seasons, and Expectations

    book
    04/13/22
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    In this episode, Gretchen and Katie talk about anticipating seasons in our lives, as well as looking back with nostalgia--for good or for bad.
    Spring, Seasons, and Expectations

  2. Wrestling with God (with Chad Bird)

    book
    03/16/22
    2 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik | Chad Bird
    We asked Chad Bird about what it means to wrestle with God. Later this summer, he's coming out with his book on Jacob: "Limping with God." Our discussion went from Jacob being renamed to "Israel" which means "wrestles with God" and how wrestling with God was a keyhole to the crucifixion.
    Wrestling with God (with Chad Bird)

  3. Free To Be

    book
    03/08/22
    1 min
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    The culmination of our episodes on ontology and time is declaring that you are free to be.
    Free To Be

  4. Remembering We Are Dust

    book
    03/02/22
    2 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik | Daniel Emery Price | Erick Sorensen
    We get to hear about the parable of the sower in this episode, as we continue to talk to Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen about their book "Scandalous Stories: a Sort of Commentary on the Parables."
    Remembering We Are Dust

  5. All Things and Abraham

    book
    11/12/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    We are discussing "I can do all things through Christ" in context of the rest of the passage, and then we discuss the story of Abraham sacrificing Isaac (rather... not sacrificing him) and whether or not Christians are called to sacrifice. Is that what this passage is talking about?
    All Things and Abraham

  6. Be Still, Not Lukewarm

    book
    11/04/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    Gretchen and Katie start to tackle out of context verses. These verses are commonly quoted, whether they are from signs, devotionals, motivational talks, or conversation, but without the context that makes sense of them.
    Be Still, Not Lukewarm

  7. Jesus and the crumb-y dog-woman

    book
    10/22/21
    1 min
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    Jesus came not only for the sheep, but apparently for the dogs as well. You won't believe what happens when she asks for a favor.
    Jesus and the crumb-y dog-woman

  8. Justice and Fairness

    book
    10/04/21
    1 min
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    Dr. Paulson continues working through Paul's use of Exodus in his letter to the Romans.
    Justice and Fairness

  9. Emotions and Logic in Faith

    book
    09/22/21
    2 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    It's easy to look at our faith through an emotional lens. Are you on an emotional high, or an emotional low? Are you on a mountaintop, or are things silent in the valley? What happens to your faith when you aren't "feeling it."
    Emotions and Logic in Faith

  10. Romans Chapter Four and Abraham

    book
    09/06/21
    1 min
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    Dr. Paulson continues to talk about trial by observing the different ways the story of Abraham has been taught.
    Romans Chapter Four and Abraham

  11. Sow what?

    book
    09/03/21
    1 min
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    Sow, Jesus seeds a parable and a pun, and lettuce understand. But when the corn grows, what ears hear and what ears don't?
    Sow what?

  12. Life Together

    book
    07/30/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    Christian community is often described as the activity and programs going on at the church. Many people will join a church for the sake of having a tight knit community. But what does Christian community mean?
    Life Together