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278: Nestorius - Against the Theotokos

11/21/22

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Divide by Two, but Add by One. In this episode, we discuss Nestorius’ sermon on whether Mary was Theotokos or not and what happens when one tries to comment on the two natures of God using Greek philosophy to exegete Scripture.
276: Tertullian - On the Flesh of Christ

11/13/22

4 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

God Has No Skin in The Game? In this episode, we discuss Tertullian’s argument against Marcion about God’s being born flesh and blood in his treatise, On The Flesh of Christ. What’s at stake when well-meaning Christians disembody God and, consequently, Christians?
274: Ireneaus of Lyon - Jesus summed up in Himself the long history of the human race

11/06/22

4 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

The Stuff That Heresies Are Made Of. In this episode, we discuss Ireneaus’ attack on the Marcionite and Gnostic heresies, which sought to divide Christ’s two natures, and the ramifications of this teaching for the churches today.
272: Augustine - The authority of Scripture should be respected and accepted with the purest faith

10/30/22

4 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Blind Faith Is Worthless Unless It’s Blind Faith in Us. In this episode, we discuss Augustine’s Confessions, specifically Augustine’s reflection on the Manichaeans and the effect God’s Word had on his conversion to Christianity.
The blessed virgin Mary

12/31/21

1 min

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

Mary is blessed, because Mary knows the way God works and because she knows His promises, and she knows that in her womb grows her savior.
Christmas: It's inconceivable!

12/24/21

1 min

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

What is Christmas all about? It's inconceivable, but nevertheless about Christ being conceived. The word of God was promised, and that promise was Jesus.
It's OK to be Sad

02/18/21

2 mins

By Joel Hess | Paul Koch

Repent and believe the Good News! Everything is OK.
When Herod Ain't Happy, Ain't Nobody Happy

12/25/20

1 min

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

King Herod's rule is threatened when the Magi come to worship the one born King of the Jews. But did they spill the beans?
God Shat His Pants

12/22/20

2 mins

By Joel Hess | Paul Koch

God will forever be man. While you think about that, take a listen to our recent episode on the elevation of human beings on Christmas, Mary’s unique role, and ministering to public servants unable to be home for Christmas.
The Implications of the Incarnation

12/21/20

1 min

By Chad Bird | Daniel Emery Price | Erick Sorensen

Chad and Daniel are joined by Erick Sorensen as well as the hosts of Theocast (Jon Moffitt, Jimmy Buehler & Justin Perdue) to discuss the implications of God becoming flesh.
- Incarnation
- Jesus Christ
The Implications of the Incarnation

12/21/20

1 min

By Chad Bird | Daniel Emery Price | Erick Sorensen

Erick and Daniel are joined by Chad Bird as well as the hosts of Theocast (Jon Moffitt, Jimmy Buehler & Justin Perdue) to discuss the implications of God becoming flesh.
- Incarnation
- Jesus Christ
Daydream believer

12/18/20

1 min

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

"Joseph, being a just man, was unwilling to put her to shame." The young woman Mary turns up pregnant before the wedding, and what is a fiancé to do?
- Incarnation
- Marriage
- Angels
- Jesus Christ
- Vocation