Podcast Overview

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Dying a Good Death with Ken Jones

02/06/24

1 min

By Kelsi Klembara

In this episode of Outside Ourselves, pastor and professor, Ken Jones, helps tackle the question, "What Does it Mean to Die a Good Death?"
Discipline and Freedom with Chad Bird

11/16/23

6 mins

By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik | Chad Bird

We have Old Testament scholar, Chad Bird, on to discuss with us the ways we twist the book of Proverbs into a prosperity gospel, especially in regard to our ideas of family.
The Best of All Possible Worlds

09/21/23

4 mins

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

The problem of evil is constantly nagging at the conscience.
- Problem of Evil
- Suffering
Episode 249: Theology as Habitus Practicus

09/21/23

9 mins

By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-NINE, Wade, Mike, and Jason discuss theology as a practicus habitus (a practical aptitude or habitude or habit).
- Practical Theology
Opposition and Suffering

08/30/23

4 mins

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

Dr. Paulson goes deeper into the idea of opposing God in his word. He describes how this opposition and attack on the faith interacts with our suffering.
- God's Word
- Suffering
Mental Illness and the Gospel with John Bryant

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.
Afflicting your comfort

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.
The Battle Is Won

08/23/23

3 mins

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

Dr. Paulson continues to talk about the end times. In this episode, he proclaims the truth that the last battle of this world is already won.
2 Thessalonians

07/26/23

4 mins

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

Dr. Paulson transitions into the final chapter of Luther's Outlaw God Volume 1. This time, he looks at 2 Thessalonians to address the issues of suffering and evil.
Why Do I Suffer

07/19/23

4 mins

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

Dr. Paulson discusses human suffering.
- Work of Christ
- Suffering
315: Girard - The End of Scapegoating

07/15/23

9 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Hey Man, Nice Shot. In this episode, we discuss Rene Girard’s argument for why Jesus’ death as a scapegoat is unique to all other sacrifices in human history. What is violence for? What is a scapegoat, and why is one necessary for peace and good order? How does Jesus break the law machinery that demands a victim?
Episode 237: Despair, Life without Hope

07/04/23

9 mins

By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SEVEN, Mike, Wade, and Greg discuss despair, disenchantment, acedia, and other despair-related things.
- Sorrow and Sadness
- Suffering