Podcast Overview

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315: Girard - The End of Scapegoating

07/15/23

9 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Hey Man, Nice Shot. In this episode, we discuss Rene Girard’s argument for why Jesus’ death as a scapegoat is unique to all other sacrifices in human history. What is violence for? What is a scapegoat, and why is one necessary for peace and good order? How does Jesus break the law machinery that demands a victim?
Talking to Kids about Purity and Modesty

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.
- Family
- Book Review
The Struggle Between Church and Sports

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.
Talking Back to Purity Culture

07/06/23

5 mins

By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik

To continue our conversation of legalism that becomes cultish, we brought on Rachel Joy Welcher who wrote a book on the purity culture movement.
The Limits and Expanse of Christian Belief with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson

07/04/23

6 mins

By Kelsi Klembara

Sarah Hinlicky Wilson joins Kelsi to talk about her new novel, A Tumblin' Down, the good and bad of church community, and how the Christian belief isn't always best defined by our own self-reflection.
- Book Review
- Ministry of the Church
Supper of the Lamb BONUS episode

06/30/23

4 mins

By Gretchen Ronnevik

For our June book club bonus episode, we are discussing Robert Farrar Capon's "Supper of the Lamb."
- Book Review
Illusions of Safety-Shiny Happy People

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.
Shiny Happy People

06/22/23

4 mins

By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik

In this episode we talk about the documentary of "Shiny Happy People" and this part of American Church history with an explosion of legalistic ideals that lacked Christ.
- Film and Television
- Christianity in America
Tuesday, June 6, 2023

06/06/23

12 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we remember the complicated “Founding Father” and man of faith: Patrick Henry.
- Christianity in America
- Christian History
Orthodoxy

06/02/23

2 mins

By Adam Francisco | Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Bruce Hillman

In this episode, the Thinking Fellows discuss the idea of orthodoxy. What does it mean to be orthodox or to have an orthodox faith?
Low Anthropology BONUS Episode

05/31/23

3 mins

By Katie Koplin | David Zahl | Gretchen Ronnevik

We are excited to discuss David Zahl's book "Low Anthropology." Gretchen Ronnevik and Katie Koplin heard him speak last fall.
- Book Review
- Anthropology
The Christian Life

05/22/23

1 min

By Dan van Voorhis | Debi Winrich

In the first episode of season 5 of The Soul of Christianity, Debi Winrich introduces the theme for this season- “the Christian life” and interviews church historian (and shows producer) Dr. Dan van Voorhis of the Christian History Almanac.
- Christianity in America
- The Christian Life