Podcast Overview

Author

What is the Remnant?

02/24/25

5 mins

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

In what way is the Church a remnant? Luther uses God's preservation of a remnant of faithful teachers and preachers throughout scripture and the Church against Erasmus and his argument that Luther stands alone.
Episode 312: Formalism (Ritualism)

02/24/25

7 mins

By Wade Johnston | Michael Berg

In episode THREE HUNDRED AND TWELVE, Mike, Jason, and Wade discuss the Protestant fear of formalism, or ritualism?
380: Anselm - Bracing the Heart Against Despair

02/09/25

9 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

You May Be Right… In this episode of Banned Books, we read Anselm of Canterbury’s Meditation on Sin and Penance. We discuss the consequences of sin, the Fountain of Mercy, Jesus’ excuses, the doctrine of simul iustus et peccator, theological presuppositions, and how we speak influences our behavior.
379: Chrysostom - On Wealth and Poverty

01/31/25

8 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Dig, Lazarus, Dig! In this episode of Banned Books, we read St. John Chrysostom’s sermon on the Rich Man and Lazarus — wealth, poverty, Satanic feasts, ivory beds, spiritual warriors, Chaldean comfort dogs, and the dangers of actors and perfume on this podcast episode.
- Christian History
- Church Fathers
Luther and the Trojan Horse

01/29/25

4 mins

By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith

Luther explains that the church embraced free will not because of Scripture but just as the Trojans embraced the Greek's wooden horse.
- Bondage of the Will
- Reformation History
Episode 307: Evangelical, Lutheran, Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox

01/21/25

6 mins

By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston

In episode THREE HUNDRED AND SEVEN, Jason and Wade discuss various terms used to describe Christian churches and which ones apply to Lutherans today.
- Ministry of the Church
- Church Tradition
377: Origen - The Church as Superior to All Things Pagan

01/18/25

8 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Good Christians, One and All Rejoice? In this episode, we read Origen’s response to Celsus about whether or not Christians are detrimental or beneficial to society. Does the Church uplift or undermine culture? What part does faith play in living a virtuous life?
- Church Fathers
- Virtue
376: Origen - Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans

01/10/25

8 mins

By Donavon Riley | Christopher Gillespie

Superabundance. In this episode, we read Origen’s commentary on St. Paul’s epistle to the Romans. We discuss the accusations leveled at Origen’s orthodoxy, exegetical method, and critique of Marcion and discuss how what was written so long ago is relevant to Christians today.
- Church Fathers
The Venerable Bede

01/06/25

5 mins

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

The Thinking Fellows dive into the life and work of the Venerable Bede, one of the most influential figures in early Christian history.
- Church Tradition
- Christian History
375: A New Year and the Same Old Stuff (Pliny, Clement, and Justin)

01/04/25

9 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Same Old Story.. In this episode, we read various Christian and non-Christian sources from the first two centuries, discussing their understandings of Jesus Christ, the church, law, and the Gospel, and the effect of the Christian faith on people in Roman society.
Episode # 401 Featuring Pastor Darrin Sheek "Set Free To Be Free"

12/15/24

5 mins

By Darrin Sheek

Pastor Sheek Teaches On John 8:31-36
Gregory of Nyssa

11/26/24

5 mins

By Caleb Keith | Adam Francisco | Bruce Hillman

The Fellows discuss St. Gregory of Nyssa's Catechetical Discourse, a series of objections and answers to confessions of the Christian faith.
- Church Fathers
- Catechesis