1. Fight the Power! In this episode, we learn from pastor and theologian Helmut Thielecke about the gods we worship, the God that encounters us, and what technology actually does to us. What do Satan’s temptations teach us about Jesus, God’s Word, piety, and making sense of mystery? Is Christianity supposed to be a sensible religion? What kind of “opium” does the evil one offer us to lead us away from the Truth? What is distinctive about the worshippers of the God of power? What happens when technology becomes a means of power rather than merely a tool? What does God’s fight for the world look like, and how does it conclude?
  2. In this episode of Tough Texts, Dan Price and Scott Keith go over the parable of the Good Samaritan, discussing its implications on moralism, the law, and the nature of compassion.
  3. *in sarcastic voice* Thank goodness for bible verses that are perfectly clear!
  4. In this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Dan Price explore the parable of the Good Samaritan.
  5. In this episode of Outside Ourselves Summer Break, 1517 executive director, Scott Keith, joins Kelsi to talk about the Marvel Cinematic Universe and specifically, the character arc of Tony Stark or Iron Man over the course of the Avengers: Infinity Saga series.
  6. . . . which is exactly what Jesus did for you. He suffered for your sin, the righteous for the unrighteous.
  7. . . . and these three testify. Testify to what?
  8. Craig, Troy, and the Blessed Vicar Mike dive into 1 John 4:13-21.
  9. Except that we see Him--and see Him plainly--in Christ.
  10. In a new segment of Outside Ourselves, Kelsi hosts theologians Robert Kolb and Steven Paulson for a debate on the third use of the law.
  11. Jesus is the forgiveness of our sins, Jesus is the forgiveness for your sins, Jesus is the forgiveness for all sins, period.