Podcast Episodes

Let out the Viking, but keep him on the chain…

Episode 26

In this episode, Gillespie and Riley dive into Forde's use of the analogy of addiction to explain original sin, passive righteousness, Jesus as Giver and gift, and Riley lets out the Viking (a little…

Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

All this damage - and it's old Adam's fault.

Episode 25

This week, Gillespie and Riley dive back into Forde's "On Being a Theologian of the Cross." With the help of Paul, Augustine, and Luther they discuss God's revealed Law, righteousness, and good works…

Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

Your Theology Is Creating A Nice Little Climate of Panic

Episode 24

In this episode, Gillespie and Riley continue their reading of Gerhard Forde's "On Being a Theologian of The Cross." This week, they discuss the two ways of being a theologian and the consequences fo…

Published on 7 years, 3 months ago

You'd think that killing people would make them like you

Episode 23

This week, in preparation for the HWSS Conference, Gillespie and Riley jump into On Being a Theologian of the Cross, by Gerhard Forde. Why did Luther say, "The cross alone is our theology" and what a…

Published on 7 years, 3 months ago

I'm stepping - I'm stepping in it! What does it smell like?

Episode 22

In this episode, Gillespie and Riley discuss Menno Simon's writing on faith, why prepositions matter, and the practical consequences of Gospel-law sermons.

Our Text: Faith, Menno Simons

Show Notes:…

Published on 7 years, 3 months ago

Just Follow The Step by Step Instructions

Episode 21

This week, Gillespie and Riley dig into a sermon by William Seymour, who was a key figure in the Asuza Street Revival outpouring. In particular, they zero in on baptism, the means of the Spirit, and …

Published on 7 years, 3 months ago

One sermon, two men, maximum effort

Episode 20

In this episode, Gillespie and Riley jump back into Whitefield's sermon, "The Folly and Danger of Being Not Righteous Enough." This week, they turn a more critical eye on Whitefield's sermon, discuss…

Published on 7 years, 3 months ago

One sermon, maximum effort

Episode 19

This week, Gillespie and Riley discuss a sermon by George Whitefield, who defends his theology against the attacks of an "old light."

Our Text: George Whitefield, "The Folly and Danger of Being Not R…

Published on 7 years, 4 months ago

Now... okay, so, angels as people, tell me about that. Walk me through it.

Episode 18

Gillespie and Riley touch down on Origen's commentary on John's Gospel this week. They discuss martyrology, whether angels come disguised as people, and why it's important to let Scripture interpret …

Published on 7 years, 4 months ago

I feel the need… the need for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ!

Episode 17

In this episode, Gillespie and Riley jump back into another letter from John Hus. This week, they discuss Hus' letter to the people of Prague, urging them not to give up hope in the midst of persecut…

Published on 7 years, 4 months ago