Podcast Overview

Author

Early Christian Heresies: Docetism/Gnosticism

02/28/24

5 mins

By Adam Francisco | David Andersen

David and Adam begin a new miniseries covering the major Christian heresies that preceded the Council of Nicaea (AD 325).
341: John Cassian - The Spirit of Acedia

02/24/24

10 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Hey, You Guys! In this episode, we discuss the dominant spirit of our age, acedia, by reading and discussing St. John Cassian’s exposition of acedia in The Institutes.
340: St. John Chrysostom - Homily on the Gospel of St. John Chapter Six

02/18/24

9 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

There’s Power in the Blood. In this episode, we read a homily on John’s Gospel, the power of Christ’s blood, and a whole lot of symbolism in John Chrysostom’s exegesis.
Episode 260: WELS Guys Discuss LCMS History: Seminex

02/16/24

9 mins

By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY, Jason, Mike, and Wade are joined by our colleague and friend, the Rev. Dr. Joel Pless.
339: Rosenbladt - Christ Died for the Sins of Christians Too

02/09/24

9 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Sure Shot. In this episode of Banned Books, we read Rod Rosenbladt’s essay, Christ Died for the Sins of Christians Too. We talk about theological mentors, the Reformation, law and Gospel, justification, sanctification, the Church, and where we find our comfort at all times, in all places.
How's your walk?

01/26/24

4 mins

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

Well, it better be in Christ. Paul refutes the Colossian heresy by emphasizing Christ alone as the foundation of our faith, and how that faith is lived out through right belief and right practice.
Understanding Biblical Prophecy with Chris Rosebrough

01/23/24

11 mins

By Kelsi Klembara | Chris Rosebrough

In this episode of Outside Ourselves, Kelsi chats with Chris Rosebrough from ⁠ @Fighting4theFaith ⁠ about how to correctly understand biblical prophecy.
The First Article of the Apostles Creed

01/05/24

5 mins

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

Dr. Paulson and Caleb discuss the first article of the Apostles Creed.
"Grace to you, and peace"

12/29/23

4 mins

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

Craig and Troy begin a new series as they open the book of Colossians.
- Heresy
- Pauline Epistles
333: Herzberger - The Family Altar at Christmas

12/22/23

10 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

The God Who Stole Christmas. In this episode of Banned Books, we discuss Christmas Eve and Christmas Day readings, prayers, hymns, and traditions. We also have a lot of fun jesting and critiquing time-held hymns and traditions. We talk translations, history, worship, and why Christmas is the best time to embrace the enchanting absurdity of Jesus — the God-in-the-flesh, who’s come to be a Light in the darkness, a shield against sin, the world and the devil, and the Door opened and welcoming us into eternal life.
Where Have Christians Gone?

11/29/23

4 mins

By Adam Francisco | Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Bruce Hillman

Where have all the Christians gone? New research reveals that this question is becoming more common as Americans abandon Christianity.
329: Venerable Bede - On the Song of Songs

11/25/23

8 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

We Need More Mother’s Milk & Pomegranate Seeds. In this episode of Banned Books, we discuss the Song of Songs and read the seventh-century monk, Bede, who takes us on a wild ride through the text; we converse about exegesis, cosmology, the church, why the meaning of words matters, how to read the Bible like an early medieval theologian, and why the story about Jesus changes the world.