Let Us Sing Our Faith
We sing, and in so doing, we are blessed as we are instilled with the word of God in word and song.
Contributors
Craig Donofrio
Craig Donofrio is the Pastor of St. James Lutheran Church in Cleveland, OH. He began his ministry after graduating from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis in 1998 with an M.Div. Craig has served congregations from New London, CT to Pasadena, CA. After serving as a missionary based out of the Czech Republic, he moved to Cleveland to serve as the Pastor of St. James Lutheran Church where he co-hosts the 1517 podcast, “For You Radio." Craig has been a personality in radio and podcasting since 1993.
For You
How much forgiveness do you have?
How much forgiveness do you have?Forgiveness is a choice. What do two Monacos and one Toyota Corolla have in common? Tune in and find out!
Give me oil for my lamp, keep it burning
Give me oil for my lamp, keep it burning . . .The parable of the ten virgins shows us what it is to be prepared in Christ and unprepared in ourselves.#iwishwe’dallbeenready
If One should return from the dead . . .
Luke 16, the “Parable” of the Rich Man and LazarusMoses and the Prophets speak of Christ. If you don’t believe those words, why would you believe the actual resurrection?
The generous gift of the Nunya Corporation: The Parable Of the Laborers in The Vineyard
Matthew 20- “Nunya Business!” Is not God free to generously give His grace--and indeed everything that is His--to whomever it pleases Him to give?
Merry Christmas From Us For You!
Meet God in the flesh. Troy and Craig have a Merry Christmas program revolving around the Gospels of Luke and John as they discuss many facets of God in the flesh, in the face of Christ as He became one…
Prodigal Son, Cranky Brother, or Crazy Old Man?
The Crazy Old Man showers undeserved grace on the idiot son . . . oh, and the prodigal son gets some love, too.
The Good Samaritan
“What must I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus answers that question with a parable.
We have our own question: “Who am I in this parable?” But a better question is “Who is Jesus for me in the parable?”
Introduction to the Parables of Christ
What is a "Parable" and why does Jesus seem to speak in such mysteries?
Your hosts Pastor Troy Neujahr and Pastor Craig Donofrio explain this Jesus way of communicating to you and for you.
Thanksgiving Bonusode Extravaganza!
Alright, it may not change your life, but we had fun doing this one. Troy is glad that he is not like Craig. Craig is glad that he isn't like Troy and the Pharisee is glad that he isn't like…
Arrivederci Roma! Farewell to Rome
Paul wraps up his “missionary support letter” by seeking support for the church around the known world in both spiritual and physical ways. A lot of names are mentioned--some we know, some we don’t--but God has used them all.
Winding Down and Wrapping up Romans
It is an honor to be a proclaimer of the Gospel, and we have much to be proud of in Christ who empties us of our sins and fills us with His grace.
#26 We Believe with guest Caleb Keith
The Christian faith as expressed in the Creed - Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Special guest Caleb Keith who is in charge of Podcasts for 1517.org, Co-Host of the Thinking Fellows Podcast and editor of the book Credo, now available…
#25 "Cross or Glory: Life under the Cross" With Dr. Steve Hein
The Christian life is not all glory, power, and happiness, we will share in the cross of Christ. What does that mean? You can listen to today's program and find out. Guest: Dr. Steve Hein recorded at 1517.org Here We…
#24 “Weaker Brother or Self-Righteous Bully"
If you admit that you’re the weaker brother, does that make you the stronger brother because the stronger brother refused to admit he’s the weaker brother? . . . or something like that.
#23 Orgies and drunkenness and licentiousness, oh my!
Orgies and drunkenness and licentiousness, oh my! Sometimes Christians get hung up on the really “big” sins, but Paul lists quarreling and jealousy right there with them. What’s the connection? Craig and Troy discuss how love does no wrong to…
#22 “Vengeance is mine!”
“Vengeance is mine!” says the Lord. God has established governing authorities to punish the wrongdoer. How do we understand our role as Christians and our role as citizens? Craig and Troy wade into this topic and wrestle with God’s Word…
For You Radio episode 21: “Let your love be genuine!”
“Let your love be genuine!” But what if it’s not? The Apostle Paul gives us a list that seems hard to fulfill. If it is up to us, we’re in trouble. But if it is all in Christ, it is…
For You Radio episode 20: “Living sacrifices”
Living sacrifices are holy and acceptable to God: What’s that look like? Redeemed and made new by Christ, we use the gifts God has given us to serve others and serve Him.
For You Radio episode 19: Romans 11:25—12:2
How can we know the mysterious workings of God? We look to Jesus: Jesus does His job of Jesus-ing only the way He can Jesus. Jesus never did His Messiah work the way that people thought that He should, and…
For You Radio episode 18: Romans 11:11-25
Craig and Troy wrestle with the same issue Paul is wrestling through: Wanting our friends and family to be saved and knowing that salvation must come through Christ. As the Prodigal Son believed in his father’s goodness and returned, so…
For You Radio episode 17: Romans 11:1-17
Craig and Troy talk quite a bit about grace. God always keeps (and always has kept) for Himself a remnant chosen by grace. This is good news for we are not left alone in this world without other believers to…
For You Radio episode 16: Romans 10
The gospel is not an if-then proposition for us to achieve by works, but a done-deal completion by Christ alone which we receive by faith. Even as a good tree bears good fruit, a living faith does living things: it…
For You Radio episode 15: Romans 9 (part 2)
The doctrine of election is a doctrine of comfort for all who believe . . . that means it’s for you! Romans 9 is all about the nature of God, and His very nature is to be merciful to the…
For You Radio episode 14: Romans 8 and 9
We’d like to say that Craig and Troy wrestle with the teaching of election, but actually, it’s no struggle at all. The promises of God are freely given to all in Christ, and the elect are those who are in…
For You Radio episode 13: Heroes of the faith--Jonah
Heroes all have deep flaws and weaknesses. It is the same in real life as it is in myths. Craig and Troy take a look into the life and times of the Prophet Jonah. He is the kind of Bible…
For You: An Answer to Anxiety
Jesus Christ has finished his work of delivering you from the consequences of your sins and the brokenness of this fallen world.
For You Radio episode 12: Romans 8:18 and following
What can separate you from God's love in Christ Jesus? When bad times hit, are there blessings in it? We bear with the sufferings of this world in anticipation of the glory of God to be revealed. When the doubts…
For You Radio Episode 11: Romans 8
There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus! We live in a world full of guilt and accusations. If you are covered with Christ's righteousness, then you have His righteousness in and for you and you…
For You Radio Episode 10: Romans 7
Romans 7 is a pivotal chapter in the New Testament. The Apostle Paul laments that he keeps doing the sinful things that he hates and the good things that wants to do, he doesn't. Then we discover that the more…
For You Radio Minisode 5: Why go to church?
Why should I go to church when I can just worship God in my own way? Is it your church or Jesus’ church? Is God present in a way unique Church that He is not present elsewhere? Can one “Have…
For You Radio Episode 9: Romans 6:20 and moving into Romans 7
Romans 6 and into 7: We find that God works salvation in mankind by way of gift and not by works. What does it mean to be set free from sin and being a slave to God? Is that a…
For You Radio Episode 8: Romans 6 and Baptism
Romans 6 continued... BAPTISM! The Apostle Paul continues to talk about life in Christ and forgiveness and mercy. - Is baptism more than just a symbol or a Christian ritual? - Who is at work in baptism, God or man…
For You Radio Episode 7: Romans 6
Cheap Grace? "What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it?" - What is "Sanctification" really all about? - How…
For You Radio Episode 6: Romans 5 part 2
What is the object of your faith?
Have all really sinned and fallen short of God's glory?
What is the gift of eternal life?Join Craig and Troy as they talk about all of these topics and more.
For You Radio Episode 5: Romans 5
Sometimes life is hard and seems unbearable. How could someone actually rejoice in suffering? The Apostle Paul writes to us in Romans 5:3 "...we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character…
Three Popes and the Burning of Jan Hus
It was reported that Hus died singing, “Christ, son of the living God, have mercy on me.”
Romans 3 and 4
We continue in the book of Romans chapters 3 and 4 as the Apostle Paul teaches us the amazing atonement of Jesus Christ, for you. Have you ever wondered if Jesus could have sinned? Can we rightly claim to be…
How does God deliver His forgiveness For You?
We often hear people tell us to look inside of ourselves for goodness and for freedom, but is that how God really works? In this Minisode, Craig and Troy will talk about how God "delivers the goods" of salvation to…
What is the Gospel?
What is the Gospel and what is its purpose? Troy and Craig take on this topic in brief and they explain why this is important for every Christian to understand.
Romans 3
We continue in the book of Romans as the Apostle Paul teaches us the effects of the law that cause us to see the need for the Gospel which sets us free. Craig and Troy talk about their sinfulness and…
For You Radio: Romans 1 and 2
The Apostle Paul tells us that the Gospel is the power of God unto salvation. Can there be salvation without something to be saved from? Our sin is indeed great, but the forgiveness of our Savior is greater. It is…
For You
The words “for you” are what deliver burdened hearts into the glorious light of freedom, for they deliver the precious, life-giving cargo of God’s relentless grace to each of us.
The Law of God
What is God's law and what is its purpose? Troy and Craig take on this topic in brief and they explain why this is important for every Christian to understand.
Intro to Paul and Romans
Meet Craig and Troy. They're a couple of Pastors from the Cleveland area. In this episode, Craig and Troy will talk a little about what they're about and then they will get to the book of Romans. Who was this…
Resolutions and Forgiveness
We fail over and over again to tame the sin in our hearts, to guard the doors of our lips and to act like the children of God.
Give Thanks to the Lamb
Consider the word, “salvation.” It comes from the same root word as salvage.
Can God Repent Us?
Too often, we equate “repent” as the final warning to stop a particular sin before God ceases to love you and sends you to hell for your evil deeds.
The Gift is For Those Who Don't Deserve It
We too believe that we can be just like God, perhaps even by helping God to be a God in our image.
Why Luther Claimed to be a Heretic
Hus held that Christ alone grants salvation and that popes do not.
Jesus is the Subject
Your Big Brother, Yeshua… Joshua… Jesus, has done all things for your salvation.
The Suffering Servant
Jesus, Who is truly God, became a regular Joe (or Joshua as the case may be) for us.
The Gold Man
The little gold man has become one of my most prized possessions for he reminds me of God’s love for me.
Sinners are the Heirs of the Reformation
These teachings are the heart of the Reformation…If it is about you, it isn’t about Jesus.
What Does It Mean for Faith to Have an Object?
To see faith as a noun in Christianity, one must ask the question of what is faith and whence does it come?
A Gospel That You Can Touch, Smell, Taste, See and Hear
Looking back, I see that the biggest problem (besides heresy) was that my faith was first about what I did or didn’t do, but it was also intangible and spiritual.
Missions
On episode 26 the Fellows are joined by Pastor Craig Donofrio to talk about missions. Lutherans, especially in the LCMS are often accused of ignoring the mission field, pastor Donofrio talks about why that has changed, and why it is…
Islam and the Divine Fox in Europe
Hus was burned at the stake in his early 40s, Luther lived to a fairly ripe, old age, but why?
We Are Beggars, This Is True
God isn’t interested in your sins. He isn’t interested in keeping score, making sure that you keep at least one more good work than bad in your ledger.
We Are Beggars, This Is True
God isn’t interested in your sins. He isn’t interested in keeping score, making sure that you keep at least one more good work than bad in your ledger.
Why Are You Asking For More Law?
Christ alone has finished your salvation. Christ alone could and has made satisfaction for your sins.
Finding God's Promise in His Law
So what's the back side? What's the promise? We shall not have other gods, but we do have the one, true God—the promise of a God for us.