Author

  1. Mental Illness and the Gospel with John Bryant

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    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.
    Mental Illness and the Gospel with John Bryant

  2. Matthew 15:21-28 – Pentecost 12 (A)

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    08/14/23
    4 mins
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the story of the Canaanite woman who begs that he heal her daughter.
    Matthew 15:21-28 – Pentecost 12 (A)

  3. 2 Thessalonians

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    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.
    2 Thessalonians

  4. Why Do I Suffer

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    07/19/23
    4 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    Dr. Paulson discusses human suffering.
    Why Do I Suffer

  5. 315: Girard - The End of Scapegoating

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    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?
    315: Girard - The End of Scapegoating

  6. Episode 237: Despair, Life without Hope

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    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.
    Episode 237: Despair, Life without Hope

  7. Matthew 11:25-30 – Pentecost 6 (A)

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    07/03/23
    4 mins
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the way in which Christ relieves us of our burdens, whether burdens of sin or burdens of suffering.
    Matthew 11:25-30 – Pentecost 6 (A)

  8. Episode 236: Disappointment, Life without Meaning

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    06/27/23
    9 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SIX, Mike and Wade discuss disappointment.
    Episode 236: Disappointment, Life without Meaning

  9. Episode 235: Death, The Great Enemy of Life

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    06/21/23
    9 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE, Mike, Wade, and Greg (sitting in Jason’s abandoned seat) discuss death.
    Episode 235: Death, The Great Enemy of Life

  10. 310: Sasse - The Theologia Crucis belongs to the Western Church

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    06/04/23
    8 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    It’s the Cross, Stupid. In this episode, we discuss how God makes a theologian of the cross, how the theology of glory infiltrates churches and their doctrine, and how the cross of Christ reveals the truth about human history.
    310: Sasse - The Theologia Crucis belongs to the Western Church

  11. 306: Nagel - The Medicine of Immortality

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    05/08/23
    4 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Honey, Where Did This Thing Come From? In this episode, we discuss the Lord’s Supper, early church tradition, worship, and the question, “Where did this come from?” At the same time, we read Dr. Norman Nagel’s essay, “Medicine of Immortality and Antidote against Death.”
    306: Nagel - The Medicine of Immortality

  12. Suffering and Grief with Sarah Condon

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    04/20/23
    3 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara
    In today’s episode, Sarah Condon shares her experience with grief and suffering after the death of her parents.
    Suffering and Grief with Sarah Condon