Donavon Riley

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Donavon Riley

Donavon Riley is a Lutheran pastor, conference speaker, author, and contributing writer for 1517. He is also a co-host of Banned Books and Warrior Priest podcasts. He is the author of the book, "Crucifying Religion” and “The Withertongue Emails.” He is also a contributing author to "The Sinner/Saint Devotional: 60 Days in the Psalms" and "Theology of the Cross".

And From That Very Hour, You Are Healed

01/23/23

11 mins

Donavon Riley

Jesus not only healed her daughter, but he also gave himself to her. Wherever she went from then on, he was with her.
- Hope
- Faith
- Suffering
- Law and Gospel
An S.O.S to God

01/09/23

11 mins

Donavon Riley

The answer to our messages is God's "yes," Jesus, who sends his preachers to proclaim that there's no place for us now other than in the grip of our God and Savior.
Malachi Prepares the Way for Jesus

12/13/22

9 mins

Donavon Riley

The lesson of Malachi reveals God’s love for his people. When the people ask for proof of God’s love, he reminds them of their election.
Isaiah Prepares the Way for Jesus

12/08/22

9 mins

Donavon Riley

We will not become hopeless because the Lord is with us.
- Advent
- Promises of God
- Hope
- Faith
- Patience
- Old Testament
A Theologian's Instincts?

11/22/22

9 mins

Donavon Riley

A theologian is a passive receiver of God’s active revelation about Jesus Christ, his words, works, and ways.
Who is God, Really?

11/18/22

11 mins

Donavon Riley

Who is God really? He is offensive, anarchic by the world’s standards, and far too gracious to people who don’t deserve his time or attention.
Why Bother to Pray?

11/08/22

9 mins

Donavon Riley

Our God is a living God and he listens to our cries for help.
- Love of God
- Hope
- Prayer
We Cannot Serve God and Mammon

10/11/22

14 mins

Donavon Riley

We can appreciate what we have received from God, we can receive it all as free gift, but only when we stop investing in fool's gold.
What's Waiting for Us in the Church?

09/26/22

9 mins

Donavon Riley

Jesus remakes us, rebuilds us, and resurrects us so the demons that hide in the cracks cannot get ahold of us, the devil cannot break us, and hell will never know us.
How Can An Addict Be Born Again?

09/19/22

8 mins

Donavon Riley

When we cry to the Lord in our trouble, he will send us a preacher with words that deliver us from destruction.
The Church Is Already Woke

09/06/22

12 mins

Donavon Riley

Only by faith in Christ are we truly awake.
Your Church Isn't Jesus

08/23/22

11 mins

Donavon Riley

Don't lose hope. Don't avoid church on Sunday morning.

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