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The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The Christmas History Almanac Vol. IV

12/16/23

4 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Weekend Edition for December 16-17, 2023
It's Yahweh or the Highway (Matthew 7:12-14)

11/29/23

5 mins

By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price

n today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price focus on Matthew 7:12-14, a passage that carries profound significance in shaping our Christian life and understanding of salvation.
The deity of Jesus and the resurrection

11/22/23

5 mins

By Adam Francisco | David Andersen

The first Christians believed Jesus was Lord and God. This episode explores how this could be given the monotheism of Judaism.
328: John Piper - Jesus Christ, the Bridegroom, Past and Future

11/18/23

9 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

The Parable of the Lawless, Polygamist Groom. In this episode, we discuss the parable of the ten virgins as preached by John Piper. We converse about law and promise, red herrings, who’s wise and foolish in the parable, the bondage of the will and the doctrine of election, and the consequences for hearers of such parabolic sermons.
Dead Asleep in Christ (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)

11/15/23

5 mins

By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price

In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price explore the teachings of 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.
Faithless to fearless: The resurrection and the conversion of the apostles

11/08/23

4 mins

David and Adam continue their conversation about the historical reasons for believing in Jesus' resurrection from the dead.
A case for the resurrection, part 1

11/01/23

5 mins

By Adam Francisco | David Andersen

David and Adam begin to build a case for the resurrection of Jesus using minimal and uncontested facts from history—beginning with the crucifixion and death of Jesus.
326: Forde - Loser Takes All, the victory of Christ

10/21/23

9 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

I’m A Loser, Baby, So Why Don’t You Resurrect Me? In this episode, we discuss the difference between our ideas of Jesus as a “winner” who gives us big wins in life versus Jesus, who wins by losing to sin, death, and the devil. We read Gerhard Forde’s article “Loser Takes All” and consider how we bend Jesus to our ideas of satisfaction, safety, and success.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023

10/17/23

12 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we consider the life and works of a multifaceted and kaleidoscopic enigma (!) Johann Gerhard.
324: Ristau - Demonic Games and Mental Health

10/09/23

11 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

In this episode, we discuss spiritual warfare and its effects on clergy and laity alike. We read Harold Roseau’s book to discuss the realities of spiritual warfare, what’s at stake, and what happens when we take seriously what the Bible teaches us about the unseen and seen war raging around us.
322: An Early Lutheran Ordination

09/23/23

8 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Baptized, Confirmed, and Ordained. In this episode, we discuss the early Lutheran formulation of calling and ordination of pastors and preachers. What is ordination, when does it happen, are their rules and rites that must be followed, and much, much more!
Death, you are dead to me!

09/22/23

4 mins

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

Death is just a natural part of life . . . right? Quite the opposite.