Author

  1. Anniversary Episode

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    08/27/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    It has been 1 year since Katie and Gretchen started the Freely Given podcast.
    Anniversary Episode

  2. Looking for Repentance

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    08/05/21
    2 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    What is repentance, and how do we get it, or do it? In this episode, Gretchen and Katie talk about some common questions about repentance. How do you know if someone has repented enough? How do you know if you have repented enough? Where do we get repentance? What it comes down to is: what comes first, repentance or grace?
    Looking for Repentance

  3. It's not you, it's Him.

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    07/23/21
    1 min
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    What does the Prince of Peace mean when He says, "I've come not to bring peace, but a sword?" In sending out The Twelve, Jesus reminds us all of just Who is our very identity.
    It's not you, it's Him.

  4. What do you get when you cross a sheep, a snake, and a dove?

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    07/16/21
    1 min
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    Jesus uses a lot of animal metaphors in order to instruct His disciples in how to interact with the world.
    What do you get when you cross a sheep, a snake, and a dove?

  5. How to Obtain Forgiveness

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    07/13/21
    1 min
    By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith
    Scott and Caleb continue with articles 7-9 of the Augsburg Confession.
    How to Obtain Forgiveness

  6. How am I Saved?

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    07/06/21
    1 min
    By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith
    Caleb and Scott discuss article four of the Apology to the Augsburg Confession.
    How am I Saved?

  7. Replace your faith with Jesus

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    06/25/21
    1 min
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    "Your faith has made you well" . . . except faith never believes in itself, but trusts only in its object, namely Jesus.
    Replace your faith with Jesus

  8. Gretchen's Books

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    06/23/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    It's Gretchen's turn to talk about books that have been influential on her life.
    Gretchen's Books

  9. From Cave to Fountain

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    06/21/21
    1 min
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    Dr. Paulson and Caleb are joined by Adam Guthmiller once again. This time they talk about faith and certainty in Luther's refutation of Erasmus.
    From Cave to Fountain

  10. Katie's Books

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    06/17/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    We are talking about books that have shaped our faith, and we come back to again, and again, and again. Time to load up your summer reading plan, because we have some good ones.
    Katie's Books

  11. Full Assurance

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    06/14/21
    1 min
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    A Luther House of Study student Adam Guthmiller joins Caleb and Dr. Paulson to discuss Luther's assertions concerning the faith.
    Full Assurance

  12. When to Step Down and When to Step Back

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    06/03/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    In this episode we are answering a question sent into us, about when it's ok to say "no" to being pulled into serving in a ministry. We talk about how we don't always "feel like" being involved, and also manipulation, and the "savior complex" we slip into so easily.
    When to Step Down and When to Step Back