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278: Nestorius - Against the Theotokos

11/21/22

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Divide by Two, but Add by One. In this episode, we discuss Nestorius’ sermon on whether Mary was Theotokos or not and what happens when one tries to comment on the two natures of God using Greek philosophy to exegete Scripture.
277: Von Rad - The Prophet's Freedom

11/16/22

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

God Doesn’t Do Prophet-sharing. In this episode, we discuss Gerhard von Rad’s explanation of a prophet’s freedom and lack of choice regarding his call and proclamation. What’s at stake for preachers, and all Christians, when God calls us to speak a specific word, to a specific people, at a specific time according to his decision?
Why You Should Celebrate the Reformation

11/08/22

1 min

By Adam Francisco | Scott Keith | Caleb Keith

In this episode, The Thinking Fellows address the idea that the Reformation is not worthy of celebration but is lamentable.
CHA Weekend Edition: The Life and Death of Edward John Carnell

11/05/22

1 min

By Dan van Voorhis

Weekend Edition for November 5-6, 2022
- Christian History
- Ministry of the Church
271: Nietzsche - A theologian of today not only errs when he speaks but actually lies

10/18/22

4 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

We Are Live! In this episode, we recorded a live show at the Here We Still Stand 2022 conference, so of course, we read Nietzsche and discussed salvation.
- Ministry of the Church
- Philosophy
270: Matthias Flacius - Rules for Understanding the Sacred Scriptures

10/08/22

4 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Do You Read The Bible? What’s Your Secret? In this episode, we discuss how to understand the Bible from Matthias Flacius’ book, How to Understand the Sacred Scriptures.
- Christian History
- Ministry of the Church
David Zahl and Low Anthropology

10/06/22

3 mins

By Kelsi Klembara

In the first Outside Ourselves episode, Kelsi chats with author, David Zahl, about his newest book, Low Anthropology.
- Bondage of the Will
- Reformation Doctrine
269: Josh McDowell - What about Science?

10/01/22

5 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

It’s A Bittersweet, Scientific Symphony of Atheism. In this episode, we discuss Josh McDowell’s book, More Than A Carpenter, and the topic of belief, science, and atheism. Do science and faith contradict one another? Is atheism a reasonable position over-against belief in God?
- Christian History
- Ministry of the Church
268: McDowell - Lord, Liar, or Lunatic?

09/24/22

5 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Liar, Liar, Jesus Is A Lunatic? In this episode, we read More Than A Carpenter by Josh McDowell. We discuss the cultural-historical argument that Jesus was either a good moral teacher or a prophet, or whether he was a liar, lunatic, or Lord.
- Christian History
- Ministry of the Church
267: C.S. Lewis - It is no good asking for a simple religion

09/18/22

5 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Does God Care Whether We’re Good or Bad? We conclude our discussion of Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. If Christians live in enemy territory, as Lewis writes, how does that affect the defense of our faith? Do we have free will, and why would God give us free will if he knew we’d eat from Eden’s tree? What does conscience have to do with our relationship with God and one another?
- Christian History
- Ministry of the Church
266: C.S. Lewis - Christianity is a religion you could not have guessed

09/10/22

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Let’s Fight! In this episode, we read and discuss C.S. Lewis’ popular book: Mere Christianity. What do Christians believe? How do we discuss religion, good and evil, God and the devil, and why Christianity isn’t something anyone would ever think to invent?
- Christian History
- Ministry of the Church
265: Flannery O’Connor - Revelation pt. 2

09/04/22

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Singing in Tune, But Singing The Wrong Song... In this episode, we conclude our discussion of Revelation by Flannery O’Connor. How does a theologian of the cross reveal the truth to people who don’t want to listen? Paradox, misdirection, and revelation.
- Christian History
- Ministry of the Church