Podcast Overview

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433: Von Schenk - The Crucifixion

03/19/26

8 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

What’s Love Got to do With It? In this episode, we read Berthold von Schenk’s The Presence, discussing sacrifice, sacrament, human will, anthropology, the cross, Lent, Easter, Love, and the consequences of the crucifixion for worship, faith, and Christian living. Why does our focus determine how we view these things? What is the “telos” of the Lord’s Supper, and where does it lead us? How does it change us?
415: Luther - The Mass is a dangerous thing, fabricated and invented without God’s Word and will

11/07/25

9 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Mass Effect. In this episode, we continue our reading of The Smalcald Articles, focusing on Luther’s critique of the Roman Mass and all its consequences for the churches and Christian life. We discuss mimetic desire, sacrificial religion, the exclusive work of Jesus.
Luke 17:11-19 – Pentecost 18 (C)

10/06/25

5 mins

By Steven Paulson | John W. Hoyum

On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss Luke's account of Christ's healing of the ten lepers.
Monday, August 25, 2025

08/25/25

14 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about practices surrounding Holy Communion.
Matthew 26:26-30 (Episode 393)

05/02/25

3 mins

By Daniel Emery Price | Erick Sorensen
- New Testament
- The Lord's Supper
388: Luther - Maundy Thursday

04/19/25

9 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Sunday Bloody Sunday In this episode, we read Martin Luther’s sermon for Maundy Thursday (1534), discussing the Lord’s Supper, polity, sacramental piety, fellowship, election and all the rabbit trails we follow…
Episode # 414 Featuring Pastor Edward Killian "On Demons And Healing"

03/16/25

5 mins

By Edward Killian

Pastor Killian Teaches On Luke 4:31-44
Do not believe every spirit

03/10/25

3 mins

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

Yes, but how do we know that we believe the truth?
Episode # 413 Featuring Pastor Darrin Sheek "Jesus Wine Gladdens Hearts"

03/09/25

6 mins

By Darrin Sheek

Pastor Sheek Teaches On John 2:1-11
378: Giertz - The Essential Firm Kernels

01/25/25

8 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Leper Messiah. In this episode, we read Bo Giertz’s commentary on Jesus’ healing of a leper and Cornelius’ servant… boy… slave boy. Giertz addresses textual criticism, catechesis, miracles, and the liturgy of the Church, and we delve into the effect of disbelief in Jesus’ power to heal and make whole affects modern Christians and non-believers alike.
Make our joy complete episode artwork

01/13/25

4 mins

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

Craig and Troy open up a new book of the Bible, the epistle of 1 John.
To the Lady, her children, and her house

12/27/24

4 mins

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

Craig and Troy take a look at the 2nd Epistle of John.