Podcast Overview

Author

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
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.
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
Christian Experience with Simeon Zahl

11/26/24

10 mins

By Kelsi Klembara

In this episode of Outside Ourselves, Kelsi talks with Theologian Simeon Zahl about his book, The Holy Spirit and Christian Experience.
On the Priesthood St. John Chrysostom

11/15/24

6 mins

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

The Thinking Fellows are starting a new series highlighting the history of Christian thought.
- Church Fathers
- Christian History
John Pless has a few notes on the church year

10/18/24

4 mins

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

Seminary professor John Pless joins Craig and Troy for a discussion on the history, mystery, and beauties of the church year.