Podcast Episodes

322: An Early Lutheran Ordination

Baptized, Confirmed, and Ordained. In this episode, we discuss the early Lutheran formulation of calling and ordination of pastors and preachers. What is ordination, when does it happen, are their ru…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

321: Luther - The Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss Teachers

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In this episode, we read Martin Luther's verbosely titled treatise, "That a Christian Assembly or Congregation has the Right and Power to Judge all Teaching…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

320: Whitford - Tyranny and Resistance

Resistance to Tyranny is Obedience to God.

In this episode, we discuss tyranny and resistance while reading a book of the same title by Reformation scholar David Mark Whitford. What is tyranny? When …

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

319: Graff - Baalism in the Life of the Church

We Need to Get Ba'aled Out. In this episode, we read Warren Graff's article, "Baalism in the Life of the Church," and discuss the roots of Baal worship in Israel and its consequences for Israel and c…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

318: Nestigen - Luther on Marriage, Vocation, and the Cross

All In The Family. In this episode, we discuss marriage, vocation, and cute theology of the cross. How can Luther's teaching and preaching on marriage and vocation help Christians at present waist th…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

317: Löhe - Pastoral Care of the Sick

Spiritual War, What Is It Good For?

In this episode, we discuss pastoral care to the healthy and sick and spiritual warfare while reading Wilhelm Loehe's book, The Pastor.

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The Pastor -…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

The Book Brief: Luther - Warming up to spiritual warfare

War, What Is It Good For? In this pre-show discussion, we warm up with a conversation about Martin Luther, current events and headlines, and spiritual warfare.

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Luther: Letters of Spiritu…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

316: Luther - Letters of Spiritual Counsel to the Anxious and Despondent

Shout At The Devil. In this episode, we discuss various questions regarding spiritual warfare while reading Martin Luther's letter to his friend and pupil, Jerome Weller.

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Luther: Letters…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

The Book Brief: Girard - BONUS: PreshowExtra Bit

Don't Pull Anything… In this pre-show discussion, we warm up with a conversation about Rene Girard, current events and headlines, and Jesus and the Christian faith.

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The End of Scapegoati…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

315: Girard - The End of Scapegoating

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 scapegoa…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago