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Thursday, October 12, 2023

10/12/23

12 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we remember the Broadway debut of “Jesus Christ Superstar.”
- Cultural Exegesis
- Christian History
People Pleasing or Loving Your Neighbor

10/10/23

5 mins

By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik

Gretchen and Katie talk through a listener suggested topic of people pleasing. They talk about their own struggles in this area, and how people pleasing can be the opposite of vocation, or interfere with vocation.
Monday, October 9, 2023

10/09/23

13 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about Christianity and sports.
- Cultural Exegesis
- Christian History
For You Best of Encore: What's a B-Attitude?

10/06/23

4 mins

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

In the few weeks while Craig finishes up his move to Minnesota and while Troy digs himself out from under an avalanche of writing and research, For You Radio takes the opportunity to revisit some of our favorite episodes.
A Tumblin Down BONUS episode

10/05/23

5 mins

By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik

We are discussing the book "A Tumblin' Down" by Sarah Hinlicky Wilson. (Our September book club book)
- The Christian Life
- Book Review
Episode 251: The Guys Talk Words (with Dr. Mark Paustian)

10/04/23

16 mins

By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-ONE, Wade, Mike, Jason and Mark Paustian (a returning guest) from Martin Luther College recorded from Jason’s basement compound.
322: An Early Lutheran Ordination

09/23/23

8 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Baptized, Confirmed, and Ordained. In this episode, we discuss the early Lutheran formulation of calling and ordination of pastors and preachers. What is ordination, when does it happen, are their rules and rites that must be followed, and much, much more!
Pain and Sanctification

09/19/23

5 mins

By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik

Gretchen Ronnevik and Katie Koplin discuss today the issue of pain in childbirth, and whether or not taking pain medication during childbirth effects your sanctification, or your moral standing.
321: Luther - The Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss Teachers

09/16/23

10 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

You can call me any day or night. Call me! In this episode, we read Martin Luther’s verbosely titled treatise, “That a Christian Assembly or Congregation has the Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss Teachers, Established and Proven by Scripture." We discuss ordination, church authority, the doctrine of the pastoral call, and much more.
The Doctrine of Creation with Lydia Jaeger

09/12/23

4 mins

By Kelsi Klembara

Dr. Lydia Jaeger discusses her book, Ordinary Splendor, with Kelsi and the implications of the doctrine of creation for the Christian's life.
319: Graff - Baalism in the Life of the Church

09/02/23

9 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

We Need to Get Ba’aled Out. In this episode, we read Warren Graff’s article, "Baalism in the Life of the Church," and discuss the roots of Baal worship in Israel and its consequences for Israel and churches today.
Accountability

08/27/23

4 mins

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

Are accountability groups a good idea? The Thinking Fellows discuss the potential use of accountability groups in the church.