Podcast Episodes

342: Luther - Now the Works of the Flesh are Plain

Everybody's Working for the Weekend.

In this episode, we continue our Lenten tradition of reading Luther's Galatians commentary in March, discussing past and present idolatry and why we keep falling …

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

341: John Cassian - The Spirit of Acedia

Hey, You Guys! In this episode, we discuss the dominant spirit of our age, acedia, by reading and discussing St. John Cassian's exposition of acedia in The Institutes.

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The Spirit of Aced…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

340: St. John Chrysostom - Homily on the Gospel of St. John Chapter Six

There's Power in the Blood. In this episode, we read a homily on John's Gospel, the power of Christ's blood, and a whole lot of symbolism in John Chrysostom's exegesis.

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St. John Chrysost…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

339: Rosenbladt - Christ Died for the Sins of Christians Too

Sure Shot.

In this episode of Banned Books, we read Rod Rosenbladt's essay, Christ Died for the Sins of Christians Too. We talk about theological mentors, the Reformation, law and Gospel, justificati…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

338: Kleinig - Rituals and the Enactment of the Gospel

The Chairman's Intent.

In this episode of Banned Books, we converse about the Gospel, ritual, and how and why God embodies his grace while reading John Kleinig's article, Rituals and the Enactment of…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

337: Chesterton - Heretics: On Sandals and Simplicity

Simple Man.

In this episode of Banned Books, we read G.K. Chesterton and discuss everything from simple living to the death and resurrection of Christ as the foundation of reality, the higher meaning…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

336: Tolkien - On Christian Preaching

Keep The Beat. In this episode, we converse about good and bad sermons as defined by J.R.R. Tolkien. We discuss cosmology, truth, love, and why how we use words matters.

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63 To Christophe…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

335: Gregory the Great - Pastoral Rule

The Art of Noise.

In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of pastoral care — the art, the discipline, and the experience of pastoral care — while reading The Rule of Gregory the Great. It's all …

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

334: MacDonald - The Cause of Spiritual Stupidity

The Man Who Sold The World.

In this episode, we discuss what attachment to things rather than Christ gets us while reading George Macdonald's Unspoken Sermons. The conversation leads us through the t…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

333: Herzberger - The Family Altar at Christmas

The God Who Stole Christmas. In this episode of Banned Books, we discuss Christmas Eve and Christmas Day readings, prayers, hymns, and traditions. We also have a lot of fun jesting and critiquing tim…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago