Author

  1. The Christ Key

    book
    03/17/23
    2 mins
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio | Chad Bird
    Craig and Troy are joined by author and Old Testament Scholar Chad Bird. Together, they discuss how Christ is the key that unlocks all the treasures of the Old Testament to us.
    The Christ Key

  2. Screwtape Letters BONUS episode

    book
    02/24/23
    3 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    This is the first of our monthly BONUS episodes for our Freely Given book club. Gretchen Ronnevik and Katie Koplin are discussing the Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis this month.
    Screwtape Letters BONUS episode

  3. Advent Traditions

    book
    11/24/22
    2 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    In this fun episode, we talk about ways we celebrate Advent as a family.
    Advent Traditions

  4. Thielicke, “A Little Exercise for Young Theologians,” Part 2

    book
    09/10/22
    9 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THREE, Mike, Wade, and Jason continue their discussion of Helmut Thielicke’s A Little Exercise for Young Theologians. The guys think the book is worth reading, not only for young theologians, but all theologians, laity and the ordained.
    Thielicke, “A Little Exercise for Young Theologians,” Part 2

  5. Talking about Bruno...

    book
    03/23/22
    3 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    We are sitting down to talk about Bruno, and the other characters in the movie "Encanto."
    Talking about Bruno...

  6. Wrestling with God (with Chad Bird)

    book
    03/16/22
    2 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik | Chad Bird
    We asked Chad Bird about what it means to wrestle with God. Later this summer, he's coming out with his book on Jacob: "Limping with God." Our discussion went from Jacob being renamed to "Israel" which means "wrestles with God" and how wrestling with God was a keyhole to the crucifixion.
    Wrestling with God (with Chad Bird)

  7. Remembering We Are Dust

    book
    03/02/22
    2 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik | Daniel Emery Price | Erick Sorensen
    We get to hear about the parable of the sower in this episode, as we continue to talk to Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen about their book "Scandalous Stories: a Sort of Commentary on the Parables."
    Remembering We Are Dust

  8. We are family

    book
    08/27/21
    1 min
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    . . . or are we an evil and adulterous generation? The difference is whether the Holy Spirit will cause us to hear the Word, or not
    We are family

  9. Life Together

    book
    07/30/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    Christian community is often described as the activity and programs going on at the church. Many people will join a church for the sake of having a tight knit community. But what does Christian community mean?
    Life Together

  10. Law and Gospel Parenting Part 2

    book
    12/31/20
    2 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    Gretchen and Katie wrap up their conversation on parenting, otherwise known as "calling a thing what it is." They talk about confession and absolution in the home and standing back when we try to take over the Holy Spirit's role.
    Law and Gospel Parenting Part 2

  11. Law and Gospel Parenting Part 1

    book
    12/23/20
    2 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    In this unusual episode, recorded in Gretchen's basement, getting interrupted by children too often, Gretchen and Katie talk about parenting.
    Law and Gospel Parenting Part 1

  12. Episode 4: Cinderella

    book
    04/24/19
    1 min
    By Cindy Koch
    On this episode we talk about Cinderella, the difference between circumstance and identity, God's gifts found in ordinary objects, and our longing for the "happily ever after" ending. We were inspired by an essay by J.R.R. Tolkien called “On Fairy Stories”. Ultimately, these fun stories stir up simple truths about ourselves, our God, and the greatest story we know in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
    Episode 4: Cinderella