1. God relentlessly pursues those who stray so that He may restore them to where they belong.
  2. We are discussing "I can do all things through Christ" in context of the rest of the passage, and then we discuss the story of Abraham sacrificing Isaac (rather... not sacrificing him) and whether or not Christians are called to sacrifice. Is that what this passage is talking about?
  3. Dr. Paulson talks about how monastic life and satisfaction for sin outside of Christ harm not only the gospel but our understanding of the law.
  4. Dr. Paulson continues the discussion on Erasmus's use of kindness.
  5. Jesus came not only for the sheep, but apparently for the dogs as well. You won't believe what happens when she asks for a favor.
  6. Caleb and Scott read through the first several articles of the Smalcald Articles.
  7. Dr. Paulson continues working through Paul's use of Exodus in his letter to the Romans.
  8. We had 2 different listeners ask us: what does mortification of sin, also known as mortification of the flesh look like? In this episode, we talk about where this term came from, and what it means.
  9. It's easy to look at our faith through an emotional lens. Are you on an emotional high, or an emotional low? Are you on a mountaintop, or are things silent in the valley? What happens to your faith when you aren't "feeling it."
  10. In this episode, Caleb and Dr. Paulson discuss salvation ex nihilo or "from nothing."
  11. Dr. Paulson continues to talk about trial by observing the different ways the story of Abraham has been taught.
  12. Sow, Jesus seeds a parable and a pun, and lettuce understand. But when the corn grows, what ears hear and what ears don't?