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  1. 315: Girard - The End of Scapegoating

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    07/15/23
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Hey Man, Nice Shot. In this episode, we discuss Rene Girard’s argument for why Jesus’ death as a scapegoat is unique to all other sacrifices in human history. What is violence for? What is a scapegoat, and why is one necessary for peace and good order? How does Jesus break the law machinery that demands a victim?
    315: Girard - The End of Scapegoating

  2. Living as Sinners and Saints with Steven Paulson

    book
    06/22/23
    6 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara | Steven Paulson
    Kelsi speaks with 1517 Senior Scholar in Residence, Dr. Steven Paulson, about the somewhat understated and yet essential Reformation idea that the Christian is simul iustus et peccator (simul), or simultaneously sinner and saint in this life.
    Living as Sinners and Saints with Steven Paulson

  3. Is Christianity a Religion of Doctrines?

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    06/20/23
    4 mins
    By Adam Francisco | Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Bruce Hillman
    In this episode, the Thinking Fellows discuss the centrality and importance of Christians' doctrinal content and confessions.
    Is Christianity a Religion of Doctrines?

  4. Episode 232: Pentecost and Holy Trinity

    book
    06/01/23
    10 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-TWO, Mike and Wade discuss Pentecost and Holy Trinity Sunday. What's the significance of these two days in the church year?
    Episode 232: Pentecost and Holy Trinity

  5. Identity and Holistic Spirituality with John Kleinig

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    05/25/23
    4 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara
    Theologian and Biblical Scholar, John Kleinig, joins Kelsi to discuss the vision the Bible gives us for God's redemptive plan as a wholly physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional endeavor.
    Identity and Holistic Spirituality with John Kleinig

  6. The Miserable Refuge of Tropes

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    05/09/23
    2 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    Dr. Paulson discusses how some theology distrusts the literal meaning of Scripture.
    The Miserable Refuge of Tropes

  7. 302: Banned Books LIVE HOLY WEEK Q&A

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    04/07/23
    7 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    And We Are Live! In this episode, we go live for Holy Week and answer listeners' questions: election, repentance, the church, law and gospel, and on and on we go.
    302: Banned Books LIVE HOLY WEEK Q&A

  8. Jane Grizzle and Bodily Limitations

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    03/27/23
    7 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara
    Writer Jane Grizzle talks on what the body’s limitations can teach us about God’s work for us.
    Jane Grizzle and Bodily Limitations

  9. 299: Philipp Nicolai - The Joy of Eternal Life

    book
    03/18/23
    6 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    I’ve Got That Joy, Joy, Joy, Down in My Heart. In this episode, we discuss death, rebirth, and eternal life as examined and explained in The Joy of Eternal Life by Philip Nikolai.
    299: Philipp Nicolai - The Joy of Eternal Life

  10. Episode # 309 Featuring Pastor Edward Killian "Jesus Is Doing It"

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    03/13/23
    1 min
    By Edward Killian
    Pastor Killian Teaches On Matthew 4:12-25.
    Episode # 309 Featuring Pastor Edward Killian

  11. Robert Kolb and Two Kinds of Righteousness

    book
    02/23/23
    6 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara | Robert Kolb
    Renowned Luther scholar and professor emeritus of Systematic Theology at Concordia Seminary St. Louis, Dr. Robert Kolb, sits down with Kelsi to discuss two kinds of righteousness (or two fold righteousness).
    Robert Kolb and Two Kinds of Righteousness

  12. 295: Melanchthon - The people of God are not made by fleshly propagation and the worship of the Law

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    02/22/23
    6 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Is It True, Or Is It Truly True? In this episode, we discuss election, true and false church, law, mercy, and why we can’t stop judging the Gospel as we read Philip Melanchthon’s 1541 commentary on Paul’s letter to the Romans.
    295: Melanchthon - The people of God are not made by fleshly propagation and the worship of the Law