The Church in (Viral) Exile
It's hard to be the church when we can't gather as the church. Craig and Troy talk frankly about the difficulties and struggles that come from exceptional times. ` Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and give us a…
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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.
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. . . and what the Word does not do
Big, fancy words and big, fancy ideas are thrown around, but what Craig and Troy try to simply say is that the Word of God turns us to Christ and not to ourselves. Where God's Word neither commands nor condemns…
What the Word does . . .
We know how reading God's Word can sometimes be confusing, but it doesn't have to be. Craig and Troy discuss how God uses the Word in our lives by both convicting us of our sin and delivering us the forgiveness…
The Viral Bonusode
Just a brief, pastoral word from Craig and Troy regarding viruses, illness, love, faith, and keeping Christ before you eyes. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and give us a great review on iTunes or wherever you get your…
“Christ in the Straw” with Bob Hiller
Pastor Bob Hiller gives Craig and Troy a view of the book of James that leans completely on Jesus Christ for salvation but also teaches us to repent when our Christian lives don’t measure up. Special Guest: Rev. Robert M…
The hiddenness of God in our suffering
Why does suffering hurt so much? Craig and Troy explore the idea that God works through our suffering for the benefit of others and ourselves, but He does so without us seeing Him work. So what should our faith latch…
Binding Up the Brokenhearted
Into our world of sin, broken hearts, physical ailments, and psychological suffering, our Lord of grace descended.
Deaths of Despair
Every year since Kevin graduated high school, “deaths of despair” have been on the rise. What causes people to seek rest in something that will ultimately kill them, and where can we find the rest we seek? Special guest: Rev…
Ministering to suffering
When our friends are suffering, how should we comfort them? Craig and Troy discuss things NOT to say, and in the end discover just Who was sent to comfort us, and how He does it.
Suffering with Jesus
In 2nd Corinthians, Paul has a lot to say about suffering. Paul reminds us that in our suffering, Jesus manifests both His suffering and His comfort. Oh, and Louie the Unofficial Comfort Dog/Program Producer makes an appearance, too.
Suffering, part 1
Suffering is hard, but does it have meaning? Craig and Troy begin this new series with a basic conversation on the Biblical understanding of suffering.
Gimme justice!
Luke 18:1-14: The Parable of the Persistent WidowGet what you want from God by pestering Him until He gives in! Actually . . . NO. Knowing the nature and character of God gives us boldness to approach Him.
That darned darnel!
Matthew 13: The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares Craig and Troy discuss multiple parables at once, and so they come to the conclusion that sometimes an evil weed looks like a righteous one but sometimes a good fish…
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.
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.