Donavon Riley

  1. 30: "On Being a Theologian of the Cross" by Gerhard Forde, Section Three (Theses 19-21) pt. 2

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    11/07/18
    3 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    If there's one thing a theologian of glory doesn't understand, it's the cross! Gillespie and Riley continue their conversation about thesis nineteen of Luther's Heidelberg Disputation (with commentary by Gerhard Forde), and what distinguishes a theologian of the cross from a theology of glory.
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  2. Christ in All the Scriptures

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    10/30/18
    1 min
    By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Donavon Riley
    The Thinking Fellows are joined by Donavon Riley to talk about how Jesus is present and works through all the Scriptures. Inspired by the episode Scott and Donavon Talk About Everything, the Fellows cover OT prophecy and theophanies.
    Christ in All the Scriptures

  3. 29: "On Being a Theologian of the Cross" by Gerhard Forde, Section Three (Theses 19-21)

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    10/24/18
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    If there's one thing a theologian of glory doesn't understand, it's the cross! This week, Gillespie and Riley read Luther's nineteenth thesis from his Heidelberg Disputation, and (with Gerhard Forde's help) converse about whether a theologian of glory is really a theologian.
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  4. S.1, E.6: Ascended into Heaven, and Sits at the Right Hand of the Father Almighty

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    10/18/18
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis | Debi Winrich | Donavon Riley
    On this show we discuss a clause in the creed that is sometimes overlooked. Being seated at the Right Hand of the Father might seem like an abstract theological idea, but Rev Donovan Riley centers the doctrine in the history of the church and the Gospel.
    S.1, E.6: Ascended into Heaven, and Sits at the Right Hand of the Father Almighty

  5. 28: "On Being a Theologian of the Cross" by Gerhard Forde, The Problem of Will pt. 2

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    10/17/18
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    I Want What I Want When I Want It... Again! This week, Gillespie and Riley return to the problem of the will (with much help from Gerhard Forde) as Martin Luther expresses it in thesis thirteen of the Heidelberg Disputation.
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  6. 27: "On Being a Theologian of the Cross" by Gerhard Forde, The Problem of Will

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    10/10/18
    3 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    I Want What I Want When I Want It! In this episode, Gillespie and Riley dig into section two of Forde's book, "On Being a Theologian of the Cross: Reflections on Luther's Heidelberg Disputation. This week, the problem of the will.
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  7. 26: "On Being a Theologian of the Cross" by Gerhard Forde, The Problem of Good Works pt. 2

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    10/03/18
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Let out the Viking, but keep him on the chain… In this episode, Gillespie and Riley dive into Forde’s use of the analogy of addiction to explain original sin, passive righteousness, Jesus as Giver and gift, and Riley lets out the Viking (a little bit) to address “cheap grace.” Also, so many pop culture references you may get dizzy. Warning - This episode contains strong language directed at Satan.
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  8. 25: "On Being a Theologian of the Cross" by Gerhard Forde, The Problem of Good Works

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    09/26/18
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    All this damage - and it's old Adam’s fault. This week, Gillespie and Riley dive back into Forde’s “On Being a Theologian of the Cross.” With the help of Paul, Augustine, and Luther they discuss God’s revealed Law, righteousness, and good works.
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  9. 24: "On Being a Theologian of the Cross" by Gerhard Forde, Two Ways of Being a Theologian

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    09/19/18
    4 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Your Theology Is Creating A Nice Little Climate of Panic! In this episode, Gillespie and Riley continue their reading of Gerhard Forde’s “On Being a Theologian of The Cross.” This week, they discuss the two ways of being a theologian and the consequences for daily life.
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  10. 23: "On Being a Theologian of the Cross" by Gerhard Forde, Introductory Matters

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    09/12/18
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    You'd think that killing people would make them like you? This week, in preparation for the HWSS Conference, Gillespie and Riley jump into On Being a Theologian of the Cross, by Gerhard Forde. Why did Luther say, "The cross alone is our theology" and what are the consequences for Christians in every generation?
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  11. 22: Menno Simons, "Faith"

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    09/05/18
    1 min
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    I'm stepping - I'm stepping in it! What does it smell like? In this episode, Gillespie and Riley discuss Menno Simon's writing on faith, why prepositions matter, and the practical consequences of Gospel-law sermons.
    22: Menno Simons,

  12. 21: William Seymour, "Receive ye the Holy Ghost"

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    08/29/18
    3 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Just Follow The Step by Step Instructions. This week, Gillespie and Riley dig into a sermon by William Seymour, who was a key figure in the Asuza Street Revival outpouring. In particular, they zero in on baptism, the means of the Spirit, and why Christian preaching is a matter of death and new life.
    21: William Seymour,