Vocation and Human Flourishing
If we are saved by faith, not by works...then do our works matter?
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Gretchen Ronnevik
Gretchen loves writing about rich theology rooted in real life. She is a mom to six kids that range in age from preschooler to teenager. She works as a homeschool mom, writer, and speaker. She’s the author of Ragged: Spiritual Disciplines for the Spiritually Exhausted. She is also the co-host of the weekly podcast, "Freely Given." She enjoys knitting, reading many books at the same time, and embarrassing her teenagers in public. She and her husband, Knut, live in Minnesota on the family farm.
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Theology in the Home
We recently had the chance to meet in person with our podcast producer: Caleb Keith, and so we took the opportunity to have a conversation with him about catechizing children. In other words: what do you want your kids to…
What the Women at the Tomb Reveal about God's Redemption
Every part of Jesus’ encounter with Mary Magdalene in John 20 was incredibly intentional and personal for God to systematically redeem what was lost.
Theology of the Body for the Sinner/Saint
We interviewed Kelsi Klembara after she spoke at the recent "Here We Still Stand" Regional Conference in Bentonville, Arkansas. She spoke about the embodiment of our redemption, and how our theology of the body can effect how we view eating…
Nothing Special
As Gretchen and Katie are traveling to the Here We Still Stand regional conference today, they prepared a special podcast for today, talking about upcoming things, both professionally and personally.
The Miracle of Grace: A Review of Encanto
I finally watched the film “Encanto” with my kids. I had heard many people say the subtext of this movie was deeper than most. So, we snuggled up on the couch and watched it to see what everyone was talking about.
Co-Laborers for the Gospel
This is the end of our conversation with Aimee Byrd to discuss the discipleship of women.
Equipping Women in Theology with Aimee Byrd
We have special guest, Aimee Byrd, on today to talk about her journey in being a woman who studies theology. She shares the purpose on each of her books and how they build off of one another, leading up to…
Titus 2 in the Context of Christ
In one more episode before our interview, we wanted to go over Titus 2, which is often the prooftext given for the false idea that men and women are sanctified differently. This episode could fit both in our discussion of…
Womanhood and the Gospel
In this episode we introduce the topic of gender in regard to justification and sanctification. In other words, women aren't saved any differently than men. It was revolutionary back in New Testament times and in some circumstances, it's still revolutionary…
Depart, for I never knew you
In our out of context verses, we got a couple of requests for Matthew 7, specifically the verses that talk about people crying out "Lord, Lord" and claiming to have prophesies in his name, but God turning his back, and…
Brainstorming and Excitement for 2022
In this episode, Gretchen and Katie talk about all the projects they have in the works. From speaking engagements, a book on patience, a book on motherhood, and perhaps a children's book?
The God Who Keeps His Promises
Merry Christmas
Christmas in Isaiah: The Dawning of a New Light
Because of Christ, we find safety and healing in the light. Because of Christ, we do not have to be afraid of the truth that his light reveals.
Proclamation, Practicality, and Personalization
We are excited to have one of Gretchen's pastors, Rev. Dale Hexum, on this episode to talk more about sermons. We ask him about the preaching philosophy he works within, and what to look for in a sermon.
Pedestals, Personalities, and Nostalgia
We kept Rev. Tim Koch on for one more episode, as we expand the conversation from "what makes a sermon" from last week, to some of the struggles with both pastors and parishioners.
The Sermon as Food
In a world where sermons can be downloaded from any church at the touch of a button, it's easy to follow "celebrity pastors" pastors who are outside your denomination, pastors who don't even know you.
Faith Without Works is Dead
As we are continuing our "verses taken out of context" episodes, we are honored to have Rev. Bob Hiller, author of "Christ in the Straw" to help us understand James 2:26.
All Things and Abraham
We are discussing "I can do all things through Christ" in context of the rest of the passage, and then we discuss the story of Abraham sacrificing Isaac (rather... not sacrificing him) and whether or not Christians are called to…
Assurance for the Spiritually Exhausted
This two day conference at Faith Community Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, Nevada will be full of speakers, music, and fellowship that will root assurance of salvation in the finished work of Jesus Christ for sinners.
Be Still, Not Lukewarm
Gretchen and Katie start to tackle out of context verses. These verses are commonly quoted, whether they are from signs, devotionals, motivational talks, or conversation, but without the context that makes sense of them.
Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid.
There has been a lot of calls to fear lately in our world. As alarming things happen in every news cycle, and fear feels like the responsible thing to do, Katie and Gretchen talk about how the opposite of fear…
On the Road with Gretchen and Katie
Gretchen and Katie have been on the road, in the midst of harvest, and have collected the best highlights of the recent 1517 conference in Las Vegas.
Good Words, Bad Words
The goal of language in the mouth of a Christian isn’t to hold power for ourselves but to give it.
Emotions and Logic in Faith
It's easy to look at our faith through an emotional lens. Are you on an emotional high, or an emotional low? Are you on a mountaintop, or are things silent in the valley? What happens to your faith when you…
Upcoming Events
Gretchen Ronnevik | ELCA Chaplain's Assembly
Workshop on Rest and Renewal
Gretchen Ronnevik | Fergus Falls, MN
CLB Biennial National Convention
Here We Still Stand 2022
Consciences Captive to the Word of God