The One Who Justifies the Ungodly
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Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston has degrees from Martin Luther College, Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Central Michigan University, and Erasmus University Rotterdam. He serves as Assistant Professor of Theology at Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and served for ten years in parish ministry in Saginaw, Michigan. He one of the hosts of the 1517 Podcast, "Let the Bird Fly," and has authored several books including, "A Path Strewn with Sinners" and "An Uncompromising Gospel."
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The Ashes of Hope
Ash Wednesday confronts us with our true nature, our mortality, and marks us with the only escape from it: the cross of Christ.
Glimpses of Glory: Transfiguration and Cross
Transfiguration is like a farewell party for a dear friend drafted and going off to war. We celebrate all that has brought us there, we rejoice in our friend, and yet we know we are sending him off to great danger.
I Believe We Are Free
Here We Still Stand is our annual three-day event, designed to center your faith in Christ for you, based in the Scriptural truths rediscovered in the Reformation
Q&A with Wade Johnston for "Let the Bird Fly"
The optimism of a Christian extends beyond the deathbed and has its origin in a historical event without historical boundaries.
Two Kinds of Righteousness and Two Realms
The following is an excerpt adapted from “Let the Bird Fly” written by Wade Johnston (1517 Publishing, 2019).
Let the Bird Fly
The following is an excerpt from “Let the Bird Fly” written by Wade Johnston (1517 Publishing, 2019).
Missiology in the Old Testament
Welcome to Let the Bird Fly! a podcast about living freely in a world given back to us.
History of Lutheranism in America
This time around Mike sits down with Dr. Braun to discuss the history of Lutheranism in America.
Melanchthon v. Flacius with Scott Keith
On this episode Wade and Dr. Keith square off over two influential characters in the early Reformation: Philip Melanchthon and Matthias Flacius Illyricus.
Preaching at Funerals
Rev. John Bortulin comes on the show to discuss preaching at funerals.
How to Build a Universe according to Philip K. Dick
Wade and Mike sit down in the studio to discuss Philip K. Dick’s article How to Build a Universe That Doesn’t Fall Apart Two Days Later.
This is Water
On episode ONE HUNDRED (they finally did it) of Let the Bird Fly! the guys sit down (sans Ben despite their best efforts to get him there) to discuss the commencement address This is Water by David Foster Wallace.
Easter 2
Wade and Mike sit down to discuss the often forgotten celebration of the second week of Easter.
On the Commodification of People
Wade hijacks the podcast and forces Mike and Peter to discuss the commodification of people.
Law & Gospel: A Lens for Life – Part 3
Wade and Peter sit down to complete their discussion on Wade’s presentation entitled Law & Gospel: A Lens for Life.
Law & Gospel: A Lens for Life – Part 2
On episode NINETY-SIX of Let the Bird Fly! Wade, Mike and Peter sit down to continue their discussion on Wade’s presentation entitled Law & Gospel: A Lens for Life
Law & Gospel: A Lens for Life – Part 1
Wade, Mike and Peter sit down to discuss a presentation Wade has been giving entitled Law & Gospel: A Lens for Life.
Rome’s Transition From Republic
Mike and Wade sit down with Professor Sheena Finnigan to discuss Rome’s transition from a republic.
LIVE – from The Point of Grace
On episode NINETY-THREE of Let the Bird Fly! the guys were invited to record at The Gathering Series, which is put on by The Point of Grace, a Milwaukee area campus ministry group.
The Feast of Transfiguration
The Father uses this last festival of Epiphany, the Transfiguration, to announce one more time to us just who Jesus is: His beloved Son, the Chosen One
The Four Gospel Accounts
Wade, Mike, and Peter are joined once again by Josh Seeger of Wisconsin Lutheran High School. In this episode they finally officially discuss the four Gospel accounts.
Religion ≠ Political Party
On episode NINETY-ONE of Let the Bird Fly! Mike, while in Utah, had the opportunity to sit down with Barb Munoz to discuss the difficulties and dangers of equating religion and politics.
On Creating a Hymnal
Mike sits down with Rev. Jon Micheel and Rev. Tyler Peil. Both pastors currently serve at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Taylorsville, UT. Both Rev. Micheel and Rev. Peil have been serving on a committee to create a new…
Theology in the Real World
Theology is a practical habit—that is, an aptitude cultivated to be applied in the real world in daily life.