Podcast Overview

Author

John 1:1–19 – Christmas Day (A)

12/18/22

1 min

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

Today we learn of the mystery of Christ become flesh. Our normal inclination is to think of God beyond our comprehension in holy majesty – too far above for us to imagine.
283: Luther - It is true that the child was born of the virgin and is mine

12/16/22

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

It’s Addressed To You. Open It! In this episode, we discuss Martin Luther’s sermon on Luke 2 for Christmas afternoon. What’s the consequence of the “to you” and “for you” of Luke’s Gospel message for Christians?
Thursday, December 15, 2022

12/15/22

12 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we remember the Russian priest and polymath Pavel Florensky.
- ARTS AND CULTURE
- Christian History
Matthew 1:18-25 – Advent 4 (A)

12/13/22

1 min

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

On this episode of preaching the text we study Matthew's story of Christ's conception and birth.
Order in the church!

12/09/22

1 min

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

In 1 Timothy 2, Paul sets out to describe how the church service is conducted and structured. What is governing principle for both?
- Ministry of the Church
In the Good Place

12/08/22

3 mins

By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik

We are taking a quick interlude to talk about the theological themes within the show "The Good Place."
- Cultural Exegesis
Tuesday, December 6, 2022

12/06/22

13 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we remember Dave Brubeck and his unlikely fusion of Jazz and music for the church.
Matthew 11:2-15 – Advent 3 (A)

12/05/22

1 min

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

Today we talk about John's imprisonment and his doubts about Christ as the messiah.
Tuesday, November 29, 2022

11/29/22

13 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we remember author Madeleine L’Engle.
Matthew 3:1-12 – Advent 2 (A)

11/28/22

1 min

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

Today, we talk about the first encounter of Jesus with John the Baptist.
CHA Weekend Edition: Amy Grant’s Crossover Controversies

11/26/22

1 min

By Dan van Voorhis

Weekend Edition for November 26-27, 2022
279: Tim Keller - The Purpose of Christmas

11/24/22

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

They Call Me… Tim. In this episode, we discuss Tim Keller’s sermon, The Purpose of Christmas. Does it matter that Jesus’ birth is a historical fact? What’s the difference between an eyewitness account and a legend? What are we really preaching at Christmas, and why should anyone care?