I’m A Loser, Baby, So Why Don’t You Resurrect Me? In this episode, we discuss the difference between our ideas of Jesus as a “winner” who gives us big wins in life versus Jesus, who wins by losing to sin, death, and the devil. We read Gerhard Forde’s article “Loser Takes All” and consider how we bend Jesus to our ideas of satisfaction, safety, and success.

Hey Man, Nice Shot. In this episode, we discuss Rene Girard’s argument for why Jesus’ death as a scapegoat is unique to all other sacrifices in human history. What is violence for? What is a scapegoat, and why is one necessary for peace and good order? How does Jesus break the law machinery that demands a victim?

Sin, death, and Satan may have had more than a puncher's chance to beat us, but when God stepped into the ring, they should have admitted defeat and thrown in the towel.

Advent is not a call to prepare to engage in a transaction with God.

As the storm waves of life crash into us, threatening to pull us down into the undertow of sin, Jesus comes and stands between us and the furious tides.

The question isn't "what are we going to do," the question is "what aren't we going to do?" In this episode, Jesus becomes sin and death.

Gonna make it, Gonna make it, Not gonna make it, Not gonna make it, Not gonna make it! In this episode, distinguishing righteousness from righteousness, good works from justification.

Strange Things are Afoot at the Circle K! In this episode, history, justification, good works, and pastoral table talk.

I Hope Our Ministry Makes The Cut. In this episode, the limits of the law, why we feel the need to limit the Gospel, and what happens when ministries diverge.

Proper Skin Care is Important. In this episode, circumcision, the power of symbols, why not all sacraments are the same, and the lessons of history.

Katie Perry Can’t Forgive Sins! In this episode, the power of symbols, nailing down why Jesus gave himself for our sin, and grotesque doodles.

What’s The Harm in a Good Theory? In this episode, we discuss the problem with atonement theories, unleashing the Gospel, and the danger in speculating about God.