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  1. The Bondage of the Will: A Simple Overview

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    10/14/25
    5 mins
    By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    What led Martin Luther to write The Bondage of the Will? This podcast explores the historical background and central message of one of Luther’s most significant works.
    The Bondage of the Will: A Simple Overview

  2. 412: Forde - The gospel, and only the gospel, spells the end of the hidden God

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    10/11/25
    12 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    For What It’s Worth. In this episode, we conclude our reading of Gerhard Forde’s "Captivation of the Will." We discuss the conclusion of Luther’s treatise on the bound will, arriving at Christ and election, which reveals Erasmus’s fundamental error — his argument for the human will is actually the original sin, choosing between good and evil.
    412: Forde - The gospel, and only the gospel, spells the end of the hidden God

  3. Threat and Accusation

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    10/09/25
    4 mins
    By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith
    In this episode of Outlaw God, Steven Paulson and Caleb Keith continue their conversations on misunderstanding Law and Gospel, misconceptions of free will and the Fall of Adam and Eve.
    Threat and Accusation

  4. Luke 17:11-19 – Pentecost 18 (C)

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    10/06/25
    5 mins
    By Steven Paulson | John W. Hoyum
    On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss Luke's account of Christ's healing of the ten lepers.
    Luke 17:11-19 – Pentecost 18 (C)

  5. 411: Forde - Are we puppets, being jerked around against our wills by a malevolent puppeteer?

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    10/04/25
    9 mins
    By Donavon Riley | Christopher Gillespie
    Master of Puppets. In this episode, we continue our exploration of the Bondage of the Will, with Gerhard Forde’s book, The Captivation of the Will. We discuss the human will — what it is, what it does, what it wants — and why we are compelled to insist that we have free choice. We also talk about the two paths: one, the path of forgiveness, and the other, the way of morality. Why do we default to morality in matters of choice, and why is the preaching of God’s grace over against morality so offensive to Christians who confess that our knowledge of good and bad is a direct consequence of the original sin in the garden? We also talk about drunkenness, women’s ordination, the offense of irresistible grace, and what the Holy Spirit is up to amidst the disruption that occurs when he sends his preachers to declare an end to the illusion of free choice and reveal his death sentence to bound wills.
    411: Forde - Are we puppets, being jerked around against our wills by a malevolent puppeteer?

  6. Why Do Christians Sing Hymns? | Dr. Steve Mueller, Concordia University Irvine

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    10/02/25
    5 mins
    By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith
    Singing is one of the most recognizable parts of Christian worship. But why do Christians sing hymns?
    Why Do Christians Sing Hymns? | Dr. Steve Mueller, Concordia University Irvine

  7. Second Use of the Gospel?

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    10/01/25
    5 mins
    By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith
    In this episode of Outlaw God, hosts Steven Paulson and Caleb Keith look into the theological implications of the fall of Adam and Eve.
    Second Use of the Gospel?

  8. Luke 17:1-10 – Pentecost 17 (C)

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    09/29/25
    5 mins
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the parable of the unworthy servants.
    Luke 17:1-10 – Pentecost 17 (C)

  9. 410: Forde - Better not to let the "common herd" in on such lofty and dangerous academic secrets

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    09/27/25
    8 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Have You Herd? In this episode, we continue our reading of The Captivation of Will, discussing the problem of God, the death-ride of morality, scandalous election, the dilemma of sin and freedom and more sin, and the singular calling of Christ’s preachers.
    410: Forde - Better not to let the

  10. Luke 16:19-31 – Pentecost 16 (C)

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    09/22/25
    4 mins
    By Steven Paulson | John W. Hoyum
    On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the difference between heaven and hell.
    Luke 16:19-31 – Pentecost 16 (C)

  11. Episode # 440 Featuring Pastor Edward Killian "Love Isn't Easy"

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    09/21/25
    5 mins
    By Edward Killian
    Pastor Killian Teaches On John 13:11-35
    Episode # 440 Featuring Pastor Edward Killian

  12. Episode # 439 Featuring Pastor Darrin Sheek "Welcomed Home"

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    09/14/25
    5 mins
    By Darrin Sheek
    Pastor Sheek Teaches On Luke 15:1-3 & 11-32
    Episode # 439 Featuring Pastor Darrin Sheek