Podcast Overview

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Born Again To Be a Child of God (John 3:1-8)

11/08/23

4 mins

In today's episode of Tough Texts, Daniel Emery Price and Scott Keith explore a critical conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus in John 3:1-8.
327: Karl Barth - How to Preach to Prisoners

11/08/23

9 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

In this episode, we discuss preaching to those in prison, the consequences of sin, and the power of the gospel. We read excerpts from Karl Barth’s prison sermons and converse about preaching, pastoral care to the vulnerable, where Jesus locates himself for the preaching of the Gospel, and how we can all “set the captives free” through the power of the Gospel proclaimed for the forgiveness of sin.
But pastors . . . what would you say you DO here?

10/27/23

4 mins

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

We're back, baby! Craig and Troy reunite and use the occasion of Craig's new pastoral ministry to discuss what it means to be a pastor.
- Ministry of the Church
Episode 252: Luther’s Flood Prayer (with Pr. Matt Scharf)

10/19/23

15 mins

By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-TWO, Mike, Wade and Matt Scharf from Grace Lutheran in downtown Milwaukee discussed Luther’s Flood Prayer, often used for the Sacrament of Holy Baptism.
325: Ristau - The Word and Armor of God

10/15/23

11 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

One More Movie Reference Ought to Do It. In this episode, we discuss God’s Word and Armor. We return to Harold Ristau’s book, Spiritual Warfare: For the Care of Souls, to converse about God’s Word, ministry, being a soldier in the army of Christ, and angelic backup, and we make many movie references as we go!
Episode # 340 Featuring Pastor Brian Thomas "Spirit Vs Flesh"

10/15/23

4 mins

By Brian W. Thomas

Pastor Thomas Teaches On Galatians 5:16-24
For You best of encore: The Church in Exile

10/13/23

4 mins

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

In the few weeks while Craig finishes up his move to Minnesota and while Troy digs himself out from under an avalanche of writing and research, For You Radio takes the opportunity to revisit some of our favorite episodes.
- Christianity in America
- Ministry of the Church
Psalm 119 Week 6 verses 81-96 Kaph and Lamedh. Rebekah Caggegi sings "My Soul Belongs to You"

10/13/23

8 mins

By Chad Bird

In the 6th part of this long and fascinating Psalm, Chad looks at spiritual hunger, our need to rely on God rather than ourselves or our circumstances. He speaks of the wineskin analogy and explains how it applies to us daily. Rebekah Caggegi sings "My Soul Belongs to You".
- Psalms
- Holy Spirit
324: Ristau - Demonic Games and Mental Health

10/09/23

11 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

In this episode, we discuss spiritual warfare and its effects on clergy and laity alike. We read Harold Roseau’s book to discuss the realities of spiritual warfare, what’s at stake, and what happens when we take seriously what the Bible teaches us about the unseen and seen war raging around us.
323: Korby - Prayer: Pre-Reformation to the Present

10/01/23

10 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Saddle Up! In this episode, we discuss prayer and spiritual warfare while reading Dr. Ken Korby’s essay, Prayer: Pre-Reformation to the Present. We converse about the purpose and goal of prayer, what Jesus is doing when we pray, and how the Holy Spirit acts in and through prayer.
- Prayer
- Holy Spirit
For You Best of Encore: It's still Jeffrey's fault

09/29/23

4 mins

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

Today, we look back to November of 2022, as Craig and Troy dive back into listener Jeffrey's questions on God's working and actual presence in baptism and the Lord's Supper.
- Baptism
- The Lord's Supper
322: An Early Lutheran Ordination

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!