Author

  1. Discipline and Freedom with Chad Bird

    book
    11/16/23
    6 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik | Chad Bird
    We have Old Testament scholar, Chad Bird, on to discuss with us the ways we twist the book of Proverbs into a prosperity gospel, especially in regard to our ideas of family.
    Discipline and Freedom with Chad Bird

  2. Training Up a Child with Chad Bird

    book
    11/08/23
    5 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik | Chad Bird
    As we discuss ways that prosperity gospel sneaks into the family, we decided to start off by looking at the book of Proverbs, as these are often the verses that are cherry picked and often used to take prosperity gospel ideas in regard to the family.
    Training Up a Child with Chad Bird

  3. Prosperity Gospel and the Family

    book
    10/30/23
    4 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    This is an episode done in front of a live audience at the 2023 "Here We Still Stand" Conference in San Diego, California. Katie and Gretchen kick off a new series talking about prosperity gospel, and the way that it sneaks into our idea of families.
    Prosperity Gospel and the Family

  4. Vocation in Postpartum

    book
    09/21/23
    4 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    We finally finish up our conversation on birth by talking about postpartum and breastfeeding vs formula.
    Vocation in Postpartum

  5. Pain and Sanctification

    book
    09/19/23
    5 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    Gretchen Ronnevik and Katie Koplin discuss today the issue of pain in childbirth, and whether or not taking pain medication during childbirth effects your sanctification, or your moral standing.
    Pain and Sanctification

  6. Grace for Birth

    book
    09/07/23
    5 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    In this much requested episode, Gretchen Ronnevik and Katie Koplin talk about birth, and some of the pressure we put on ourselves--or on our faith--that everything goes as we think it will.
    Grace for Birth

  7. Teens and the Future of the Church

    book
    08/15/23
    4 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara
    As Gen Z and Gen Alpha grow into adolescence and early adulthood, what hope should we have for the future of the church?
    Teens and the Future of the Church

  8. Vocation of Fostering

    book
    08/04/23
    4 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    In this episode we have on one of Gretchen's closest friends who happens to be a foster mother.
    Vocation of Fostering

  9. Episode 239: The Catechism and the Family Altar

    book
    07/17/23
    8 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-NINE, Mike, Wade, Dan Berg, who may or many not be related to Michael, and Tom Jeske discuss Luther’s catechisms, catechesis, and the family altar.
    Episode 239: The Catechism and the Family Altar

  10. Talking to Kids about Purity and Modesty

    book
    07/13/23
    5 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    In this last episode with guest Rachel Joy Welcher, we discuss the concept of modesty, and how we talk to our children about their sexuality and their bodies if not through "purity culture" or the secular culture.
    Talking to Kids about Purity and Modesty

  11. The Struggle Between Church and Sports

    book
    07/10/23
    4 mins
    By Adam Francisco | Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Bruce Hillman
    The Thinking Fellows weigh on one of the most tense issues that affect Churches.
    The Struggle Between Church and Sports

  12. Illusions of Safety-Shiny Happy People

    book
    06/27/23
    4 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    How can we stay safe in our faith? In Part 2 of our discussion of the documentary "Shiny Happy People" we are discussing homeschooling and the umbrellas of protection.
    Illusions of Safety-Shiny Happy People