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  1. 398: Paulson - A Preacher like Jonah

    book
    06/28/25
    8 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Little Willy Plays in Duty. In this episode, we read Steven Paulson’s Outlaw God, discussing the appeal of the Law (in the abstract), why old Adam loves pretending he has free will, the Ninevite Conundrum, Jonah’s wormy preacher, and our obsession with placing therapy alongside Christ as a means of grace.
    398: Paulson - A Preacher like Jonah

  2. A Right Sacrifice

    book
    06/27/25
    4 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    What is the right sacrifice before God? Dr. Paulson continues to examine Cain and Able in an effort to refute the notion that the difference between the two was a result of the correct use of free will.
    A Right Sacrifice

  3. 397: Q&A Episode - Civil Disobedience

    book
    06/21/25
    7 mins
    By Donavon Riley | Christopher Gillespie
    The Long and Winding Road. In this episode, we answer another listener's question about civil disobedience, understanding the tension for old Adam that’s inherent within the two kingdoms doctrine, and we go down a bunch of alleyways picking through conspiracies, immigration, war, colonialism, and ice cream coveting.
    397: Q&A Episode - Civil Disobedience

  4. Cain and Abel

    book
    06/19/25
    4 mins
    By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith
    Dr. Paulson opens up an examination of the story of Cain and Abel.
    Cain and Abel

  5. Imagine The World Before The Fall

    book
    05/28/25
    4 mins
    By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith
    Dr. Paulson continues to analyze the appeal Erasmus makes to Sirach in chapter 15.
    Imagine The World Before The Fall

  6. Where There Is Law There Is Free Will

    book
    05/22/25
    4 mins
    By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith
    This week, Dr. Paulson outlines Erasmus' bold claim that the existence of the law necessitates human free will.
    Where There Is Law There Is Free Will

  7. There Is No Sin Where There Is No Law

    book
    05/15/25
    4 mins
    By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith
    This episode begins an examination of the Apostle Paul's proclamation that where there is no law, there is no sin.
    There Is No Sin Where There Is No Law

  8. Chaos and Silencing the Law

    book
    05/06/25
    4 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    Dr. Paulson continues to characterize the dialogue between Luther and Erasmus.
    Chaos and Silencing the Law

  9. 388: Luther - Maundy Thursday

    book
    04/19/25
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Sunday Bloody Sunday In this episode, we read Martin Luther’s sermon for Maundy Thursday (1534), discussing the Lord’s Supper, polity, sacramental piety, fellowship, election and all the rabbit trails we follow…
    388: Luther - Maundy Thursday

  10. Plato's Cave

    book
    04/07/25
    5 mins
    By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith
    Dr. Paulson discusses Plato's analogy of the Cave. He emphasizes how Erasmus used this analogy to confuse God's words of law and gospel.
    Plato's Cave

  11. 381: Kleinig - The Things That Make a Theologian

    book
    02/15/25
    8 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Who Made Who? Today, we read an essay by Rev. Dr. John Kleinig about what makes a theologian. Dr. Kleinig explains Martin Luther’s threefold description of how the master of theology, the Holy Spirit, makes one a theologian through contemplative prayer, meditating on Scripture within the communion of saints, and being translated into the kingdom of heaven by God’s Word—all this and much more on this week’s episode of the podcast.
    381: Kleinig - The Things That Make a Theologian

  12. Technology Can't Stop Death

    book
    02/07/25
    6 mins
    By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Adam Francisco
    The Thinking Fellows talk about the limitations of scientific progress.
    Technology Can't Stop Death