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  1. 23: "On Being a Theologian of the Cross" by Gerhard Forde, Introductory Matters

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    09/12/18
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    You'd think that killing people would make them like you? This week, in preparation for the HWSS Conference, Gillespie and Riley jump into On Being a Theologian of the Cross, by Gerhard Forde. Why did Luther say, "The cross alone is our theology" and what are the consequences for Christians in every generation?
    23:

  2. "True Glory" (Episode 79) Featuring Pastor Ron Hodel

    book
    09/07/18
    1 min
    By Ron Hodel
    Our goal is to proclaim the genuine good news—that’s what “Gospel” means—of Christ’s forgiveness for you. We do not offer you better tips, techniques or checklists. Instead, You Are Forgiven is sermons by faithful pastors who will clearly show how you cannot be forgiven by your own efforts, no matter how well you do on your homework, your checklist of tasks. But they will also show how you are actually and already forgiven because Jesus has done all that is needed, for you!

  3. 22: Menno Simons, "Faith"

    book
    09/05/18
    1 min
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    I'm stepping - I'm stepping in it! What does it smell like? In this episode, Gillespie and Riley discuss Menno Simon's writing on faith, why prepositions matter, and the practical consequences of Gospel-law sermons.
    22: Menno Simons,

  4. Praying the Catechism

    book
    09/04/18
    2 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Jim Nestingen | Philip Bartelt
    Caleb Keith is joined by Drs. Jim Nestingen and John Pless for a special episode recorded in Bergen Norway.
    Praying the Catechism

  5. "Too Good To Be True" (Episode 78) Featuring Pastor Darrin Sheek

    book
    08/31/18
    1 min
    By Darrin Sheek
    Our goal is to proclaim the genuine good news—that’s what “Gospel” means—of Christ’s forgiveness for you. We do not offer you better tips, techniques or checklists. Instead, You Are Forgiven is sermons by faithful pastors who will clearly show how you cannot be forgiven by your own efforts, no matter how well you do on your homework, your checklist of tasks. But they will also show how you are actually and already forgiven because Jesus has done all that is needed, for you!

  6. When Doing Your Best Isn't Enough

    book
    08/28/18
    1 min
    By Adam Francisco | Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Rod Rosenbladt
    The regular hosts are reunited after a summer of teaching and travel. In preparation for the Here We Still Stand Conference the hosts visit some of the theological errors that pushed Luther toward the cross.
    When Doing Your Best Isn't Enough

  7. The Devil Behind the Surplice

    book
    08/25/18
    6 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    On episode SEVENTY-ONE of Let the Bird Fly! Mike and Wade welcome back a guest that seems to be hanging around quite a bit lately, Rev. Brian Doebler to discuss a topic that he knows more than a thing or two about; namely, Missiology.
    The Devil Behind the Surplice

  8. 20: George Whitefield, "The Folly and Danger of Being Not Righteous Enough” pt. 2

    book
    08/22/18
    3 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    One sermon, two men, maximum effort! In this episode, Gillespie and Riley jump back into Whitefield's sermon, "The Folly and Danger of Being Not Righteous Enough." This week, they turn a more critical eye on Whitefield's sermon, discussing revivalism, sermonizing, and the purpose of the church.
    20: George Whitefield,

  9. Forty Year-Old Pastors

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    08/20/18
    7 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    On episode SIXTY-NINE of Let the Bird Fly! Wade and Mike are joined by returning guest Rev. John Bortulin (in fact Pastor Bortulin was our first guest way back on episode 3).
    Forty Year-Old Pastors

  10. 19: George Whitefield, "The Folly and Danger of Being Not Righteous Enough”

    book
    08/15/18
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    One sermon, maximum effort! This week, Gillespie and Riley discuss a sermon by George Whitefield, who defends his theology against the attacks of an “old light.”
    19: George Whitefield,

  11. "With The Wild Animals" (Episode 75) Featuring Pastor Ron Hodel

    book
    08/10/18
    1 min
    By Ron Hodel
    Our goal is to proclaim the genuine good news—that’s what “Gospel” means—of Christ’s forgiveness for you. We do not offer you better tips, techniques or checklists. Instead, You Are Forgiven is sermons by faithful pastors who will clearly show how you cannot be forgiven by your own efforts, no matter how well you do on your homework, your checklist of tasks. But they will also show how you are actually and already forgiven because Jesus has done all that is needed, for you!

  12. "Here We Go Again" (Episode 74) Featuring Pastor Paul Koch

    book
    08/03/18
    1 min
    By Paul Koch
    Our goal is to proclaim the genuine good news—that’s what “Gospel” means—of Christ’s forgiveness for you. We do not offer you better tips, techniques or checklists. Instead, You Are Forgiven is sermons by faithful pastors who will clearly show how you cannot be forgiven by your own efforts, no matter how well you do on your homework, your checklist of tasks. But they will also show how you are actually and already forgiven because Jesus has done all that is needed, for you!