Podcast Overview

Author

317: Löhe - Pastoral Care of the Sick

08/08/23

10 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Spiritual War, What Is It Good For? In this episode, we discuss pastoral care to the healthy and sick and spiritual warfare while reading Wilhelm Loehe’s book, The Pastor.
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?
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
Is Christianity a Religion of Doctrines?

06/20/23

4 mins

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

In this episode, the Thinking Fellows discuss the centrality and importance of Christians' doctrinal content and confessions.
- Ministry of the Church
- Reformation Doctrine
Jesus Talks to Demons (Matthew 8:28-34)

06/14/23

2 mins

By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price

In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price delve into Matthew 8:28-34. This passage recounts the encounter of Jesus with two demon-possessed men, and their subsequent deliverance.
- Work of Christ
- Baptism
Sacred Spaces

06/08/23

2 mins

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

In this episode, the Thinking Fellows ask, what are sacred spaces, and do we need them?
Episode 232: Pentecost and Holy Trinity

06/01/23

10 mins

By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-TWO, Mike and Wade discuss Pentecost and Holy Trinity Sunday. What's the significance of these two days in the church year?
309: Sprinkle - Charis: God's Scandalous Grace for Us

05/30/23

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Diving for Gomers. In this episode, we have a much-needed conversation about slavery to sin, Ezekiel’s whore metaphor for God’s relationship with his people, and why it’s important that Christians not shy away from difficult conversations about how God describes sin and grace in the Bible.
Episode # 320 Featuring Pastor Edward Killian "A Baptizers Doubt"

05/28/23

1 min

By Edward Killian

Pastor Killian Teaches On Matthew 11:2-5
Identity and Holistic Spirituality with John Kleinig

05/25/23

4 mins

By Kelsi Klembara

Theologian and Biblical Scholar, John Kleinig, joins Kelsi to discuss the vision the Bible gives us for God's redemptive plan as a wholly physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional endeavor.
John 17:1-11 – Easter 7 (A)

05/15/23

1 min

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss church unity.
307: Peterson - Under the Unpredictable Plant

05/14/23

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Drowning The Branch Manager for Christ. In this episode, we discuss Jonah, ministry, and the aches and pains of church life while reading Eugene Peterson’s book, Under The Unpredictable Plant.
- Ministry of the Church