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  1. 337: Chesterton - Heretics: On Sandals and Simplicity

    book
    01/26/24
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Simple Man. In this episode, we read G.K. Chesterton and discuss everything from simple living to the death and resurrection of Christ as the foundation of reality, the higher meaning of cups, and why a tomato is just a tomato.
    337: Chesterton - Heretics: On Sandals and Simplicity

  2. Psalm 40 Esther Mylar sings "I Waited Patiently"

    book
    01/19/24
    4 mins
    By Chad Bird
    Psalm 40- David declares his innocence in this Psalm.
    Psalm 40 Esther Mylar sings

  3. Manure For You? (Luke 13:1-9)

    book
    01/17/24
    5 mins
    By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price
    In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price look into Luke 13:1-9, a strange passage that challenges us to reflect on one's desire to self justify.
    Manure For You? (Luke 13:1-9)

  4. 335: Gregory the Great - Pastoral Rule

    book
    01/12/24
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    The Art of Noise. In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of pastoral care — the art, the discipline, and the experience of pastoral care — while reading The Rule of Gregory the Great. It’s all about church leadership and pastoral ministry in this week’s episode of Banned Books.
    335: Gregory the Great - Pastoral Rule

  5. It's Yahweh or the Highway (Matthew 7:12-14)

    book
    11/29/23
    5 mins
    By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price
    n today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price focus on Matthew 7:12-14, a passage that carries profound significance in shaping our Christian life and understanding of salvation.
    It's Yahweh or the Highway (Matthew 7:12-14)

  6. Idolatry of Growth with Bob Hiller

    book
    11/24/23
    5 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik | Bob Hiller
    Gretchen and Katie have a conversation with Rev. Bob Hiller about prosperity gospel, and how it sneaks into churches in a way that we start targeting the healthy people, the young families, and those who have something to offer the church.
    Idolatry of Growth with Bob Hiller

  7. 327: Karl Barth - How to Preach to Prisoners

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    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. 
    327: Karl Barth - How to Preach to Prisoners

  8. But pastors . . . what would you say you DO here?

    book
    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.
    But pastors . . . what would you say you DO here?

  9. For You best of encore: The Church in Exile

    book
    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.
    For You best of encore: The Church in Exile

  10. 322: An Early Lutheran Ordination

    book
    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

  11. 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

  12. 319: Graff - Baalism in the Life of the Church

    book
    09/02/23
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    We Need to Get Ba’aled Out. In this episode, we read Warren Graff’s article, "Baalism in the Life of the Church," and discuss the roots of Baal worship in Israel and its consequences for Israel and churches today.
    319: Graff - Baalism in the Life of the Church