Podcast Overview

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341: John Cassian - The Spirit of Acedia

02/24/24

10 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Hey, You Guys! In this episode, we discuss the dominant spirit of our age, acedia, by reading and discussing St. John Cassian’s exposition of acedia in The Institutes.
Episode 261: Theology: We All Do It, but Why and How?

02/22/24

8 mins

By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY-ONE, Jason, Wade and Joel discuss theology.
Episode 260: WELS Guys Discuss LCMS History: Seminex

02/16/24

9 mins

By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY, Jason, Mike, and Wade are joined by our colleague and friend, the Rev. Dr. Joel Pless.
339: Rosenbladt - Christ Died for the Sins of Christians Too

02/09/24

9 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Sure Shot. In this episode of Banned Books, we read Rod Rosenbladt’s essay, Christ Died for the Sins of Christians Too. We talk about theological mentors, the Reformation, law and Gospel, justification, sanctification, the Church, and where we find our comfort at all times, in all places.
What is the Church? (Episode 340)

02/08/24

3 mins

By Daniel Emery Price | Erick Sorensen

What do the scriptures say about the Church?
- Ministry of the Church
338: Kleinig - Rituals and the Enactment of the Gospel

02/02/24

10 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

The Chairman’s Intent. In this episode of Banned Books, we converse about the Gospel, ritual, and how and why God embodies his grace while reading John Kleinig’s article, Rituals and the Enactment of the Gospel.
- Liturgy
- Worship
- Gospel
The Giving God (Ephesians 1:15-23)

01/31/24

5 mins

By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price

In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price dive into the teachings of Ephesians 1:15-23, a passage that reminds shows us that God has given Christ to the church.
335: Gregory the Great - Pastoral Rule

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.
Wednesday, December 20, 2023

12/20/23

12 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we have a question about the faith of Charles Dickens.
Idolatry of Growth with Bob Hiller

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.
Rites, rituals, and righteousness

11/17/23

4 mins

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

Spurred on by last week's conversation, Craig and Troy discuss how tradition is part of an entire philosophy of Christian worship and Christian living.
- Liturgy
- Worship
The tradition edition

11/11/23

4 mins

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

TradiSHUUUUNNN! TRADITION! Spurred on by last week's thoughts on All Saints' Day, Craig and Troy think about the traditions of the liturgical calendar and the lectionary reading cycle.