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  1. 322: An Early Lutheran Ordination

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    09/23/23
    8 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Baptized, Confirmed, and Ordained. In this episode, we discuss the early Lutheran formulation of calling and ordination of pastors and preachers. What is ordination, when does it happen, are their rules and rites that must be followed, and much, much more!
    322: An Early Lutheran Ordination

  2. 321: Luther - The Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss Teachers

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    09/16/23
    10 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    You can call me any day or night. Call me! In this episode, we read Martin Luther’s verbosely titled treatise, “That a Christian Assembly or Congregation has the Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss Teachers, Established and Proven by Scripture." We discuss ordination, church authority, the doctrine of the pastoral call, and much more.
    321: Luther - The Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss Teachers

  3. Matthew 16:13-20 – Pentecost 13 (A)

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    08/21/23
    4 mins
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the confession of Peter concerning the true divinity and humanity of Jesus Christ.
    Matthew 16:13-20 – Pentecost 13 (A)

  4. New Testament Church: Prescriptive or Descriptive?

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    08/11/23
    4 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    This episode Gretchen Ronnevik and Katie Koplin discuss Acts 2, where we read about the early church, and how it grew.
    New Testament Church: Prescriptive or Descriptive?

  5. Episode # 326 Featuring Pastor Edward Killian "God The Holy Spirit"

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    07/10/23
    1 min
    By Edward Killian
    Pastor Killian Teaches On John 7:37-39
    Episode # 326 Featuring Pastor Edward Killian

  6. Is Christianity a Religion of Doctrines?

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    06/20/23
    4 mins
    By Adam Francisco | Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Bruce Hillman
    In this episode, the Thinking Fellows discuss the centrality and importance of Christians' doctrinal content and confessions.
    Is Christianity a Religion of Doctrines?

  7. Identity and Holistic Spirituality with John Kleinig

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    05/25/23
    4 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara
    Theologian and Biblical Scholar, John Kleinig, joins Kelsi to discuss the vision the Bible gives us for God's redemptive plan as a wholly physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional endeavor.
    Identity and Holistic Spirituality with John Kleinig

  8. John 7:37-39 – Pentecost (A)

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    05/23/23
    1 min
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the texts for Pentecost.
    John 7:37-39 – Pentecost (A)

  9. The Miserable Refuge of Tropes

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    05/09/23
    2 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    Dr. Paulson discusses how some theology distrusts the literal meaning of Scripture.
    The Miserable Refuge of Tropes

  10. 299: Philipp Nicolai - The Joy of Eternal Life

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    03/18/23
    6 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    I’ve Got That Joy, Joy, Joy, Down in My Heart. In this episode, we discuss death, rebirth, and eternal life as examined and explained in The Joy of Eternal Life by Philip Nikolai.
    299: Philipp Nicolai - The Joy of Eternal Life

  11. Psalm 97 Markita Knight sings "You Reign"

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    03/02/23
    1 min
    By Chad Bird
    In this episode Chad looks at the place of angels, the supreme glory of God over all creation and meditates on the mysterious glory that awaits all of us who trust in our Redeemer.
    Psalm 97 Markita Knight sings

  12. 295: Melanchthon - The people of God are not made by fleshly propagation and the worship of the Law

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    02/22/23
    6 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Is It True, Or Is It Truly True? In this episode, we discuss election, true and false church, law, mercy, and why we can’t stop judging the Gospel as we read Philip Melanchthon’s 1541 commentary on Paul’s letter to the Romans.
    295: Melanchthon - The people of God are not made by fleshly propagation and the worship of the Law