1. Narrow gates, false prophets, and being denied by the Lord all stem from the same thing: the religion of "You." Craig and Troy work through some hard sayings in Jesus' sermon.
  2. In this episode, Blake sits down with guitarist, Corey Witt. They discuss his beginnings as a guitarist and how he stands out in a crowded field, leaning into his unique style and giftedness.
  3. Beneath the calm, within the light, A hid unruly appetite Of swifter life, a surer hope, Strains every sense to larger scope, Impatient to anticipate The halting steps of aged Fate. Now listen to Ringside.
  4. In this episode, Blake sits down with songwriter, Andy Gullahorn. They discuss his development as a songwriter, his desire to write music that brings healing, and the need for real-life, rooting experiences that led him to start a bowling league and meet a friend for a weekly high-five. 
  5. In this episode, Blake sits down with filmmaker, Noah Sampsel. They discuss his love for film, how everyday creative experiences like cooking support his craft, and finding balance between creating for others and working on passion projects.
  6. Dr. Paulson refutes the charge that Luther is the origin of an ever secularizing culture.
  7. In this Bird's Eye View episode we bring you a talk that Mike gave in February 202 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mukwonago, WI. The talk was given the day before Valentine's Day, but Mike assured the audience that that was mere coincidence (evidently he and Rev. Bortulin don't always remember the date of Valentines day...shocking, really).
  8. In episode ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY Wade and Mike returning guest and friend, Rev. Bror Erickson. For listener who have heard our conversations with Rev. Erickson in the past, you'll no be surprised that he continues to translate the works of Bo Giertz into English. On this episode he discusses his most recent translations, which are of select sermons from Giertz.
  9. Wade and Mike are thrilled to be joined once again by two previous guests: Rev. Dr. John Pless of Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN, and Rev. Adam Morton, associate pastor at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster, PA. But they're not only joined by these two fantastic guests, they are also joined by a live audience, as this episode was recorded at the 2019 Here We Still Stand conference, which was held in October of 2019.
  10. On this episode, Dr. Paulson addresses the critique that Luther unleashed a slide into meaninglessness on society.
  11. As believers, we have the freedom to write off social media completely, or interact with others online. A lot of that decision has to do with vocation (or calling), and loving your neighbor well.
  12. In this episode, Blake sits down with visual media creator Autumn Keith. They discuss her love for photography, the benefits of immersion in a creative community, and finding fulfillment in one's vocation.