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  1. 128: Interlude, Rumination, and Pastoral Debrief on Pandemics, Maturity, and Vocation

    book
    04/08/20
    4 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    The show is about nothing! Gillespie and Riley read nothing in this episode. Instead, it’s pastoral care debrief about the quarantine, worship, and how to balance faith and love.
    128: Interlude, Rumination, and Pastoral Debrief on Pandemics, Maturity, and Vocation

  2. The Church in (Viral) Exile

    book
    04/03/20
    1 min
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    It's hard to be the church when we can't gather as the church. Craig and Troy talk frankly about the difficulties and struggles that come from exceptional times. ` Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and give us a great review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts!
    The Church in (Viral) Exile

  3. Are You Afraid?

    book
    03/25/20
    1 min
    By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Donavon Riley
    Scott and Caleb are joined by Donavon Riley to talk about fear. Is there a Christian response to fear? Should Christians be afraid? Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.
    Are You Afraid?

  4. 123: Friedrich Nietzsche, A nation that still believes in itself holds fast to its own god

    book
    03/22/20
    3 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    I’m Not Really A Joiner. Gillespie and Riley finish their reading and discussion of Friedrich Nietzsche’s “Antichrist.” This episode, state religion, Christian civil religion, and being your own god.
    123: Friedrich Nietzsche, A nation that still believes in itself holds fast to its own god

  5. 122: Friedrich Nietzsche, Neither morality nor religion has any point of contact with actuality

    book
    03/19/20
    4 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Welcome to A Church of Pure Imagination. Gillespie and Riley continue to read and discuss Friedrich Nietzsche’s “Antichrist.” This episode, what happens when Christianity disconnects itself from what’s concrete and real, especially the incarnation of God.
    122: Friedrich Nietzsche, Neither morality nor religion has any point of contact with actuality

  6. The Viral Bonusode

    book
    03/18/20
    1 min
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    Just a brief, pastoral word from Craig and Troy regarding viruses, illness, love, faith, and keeping Christ before you eyes. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and give us a great review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts! Email us: ForYouRadio@1517.org www.1517.org/foryou St. James Lutheran Church www.stjameslcms.church St. Peter's Lutheran Church www.Stpeterslc.org
    The Viral Bonusode

  7. COVID-19

    book
    03/17/20
    1 min
    By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Daniel Emery Price
    Caleb and Scott are joined by Dan Price to talk about the impact and response to the Corona Virus. They look at Martin Luther’s letters on the Plague and talk about vocation and proclamation in these trying times. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.
    COVID-19

  8. 121: Friedrich Nietzsche, Christianity is Called the Religion of Pity

    book
    03/14/20
    4 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    All right, let's put a pin in this, I gotta help your pathetic faith. Gillespie and Riley continue to read and discuss Friedrich Nietzsche's "Antichrist." How does the Christian church promote weak piety and a denial of life? How does Christianity as a religion of pity weaken believers and society? What happens to Christianity when it mixes philosophy and theology together?
    121: Friedrich Nietzsche, Christianity is Called the Religion of Pity

  9. 120: Friedrich Nietzsche, Progress is Merely a Modern Idea

    book
    03/11/20
    4 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    That was really traumatizing! I quit! I'm out! Gillespie and Riley read and discuss Friedrich Nietzsche's "Antichrist." This episode, we talk about how Nietzsche’s critique of Christianity can help us check our presuppositions about what Christianity is and is not today. 
    120: Friedrich Nietzsche, Progress is Merely a Modern Idea

  10. The hiddenness of God in our suffering

    book
    03/06/20
    1 min
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    Why does suffering hurt so much? Craig and Troy explore the idea that God works through our suffering for the benefit of others and ourselves, but He does so without us seeing Him work. So what should our faith latch onto? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and give us a great review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts! Email us: ForYouRadio@1517.org
    The hiddenness of God in our suffering

  11. Happiness

    book
    03/03/20
    2 mins
    By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith
    The Thinking Fellows are once again joined by David Andersen. The topic of this episode leans more philosophical and asks the question, are you happy? Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.
    Happiness

  12. Deaths of Despair

    book
    02/28/20
    1 min
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    Every year since Kevin graduated high school, “deaths of despair” have been on the rise. What causes people to seek rest in something that will ultimately kill them, and where can we find the rest we seek? Special guest: Rev. Kevin McClain of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ashland, OH. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and give us a great review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts! Email us: ForYouRadio@1517.org
    Deaths of Despair