Podcast Overview

Author

Jesus Cooked the Books (Luke 16:1-16)

06/19/25

5 mins

By Daniel Emery Price | Scott Keith

In this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Dan Price explore the complexities of interpreting parables, particularly focusing on the Dishonest Manager.
Severance and a Theology of Suffering

06/17/25

11 mins

By Kelsi Klembara | Bradley Gray

Kelsi talks with pastor, author, and 1517 contributor, Bradley Gray, about themes of suffering in Apple TV's series, Severance.
Sinner Saint: a Surprising Primer to the Christian Life

06/06/25

5 mins

By Gretchen Ronnevik | Katie Koplin | Luke Kjolhaug

Our friend, Pastor Luke Kjolhaug just released a book that we are so excited about. Since we live within driving distance from him, we attended his book launch in Alexandria, MN, at Cherry Street Books, and recorded a podcast before the audience there.
Christian life in secular times

06/04/25

4 mins

By Adam Francisco | David Andersen

David and Adam pick up where they left off last week, discussing the Christian life in a secular age.
Malice and milk

05/28/25

4 mins

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

No, that's not the new buffet special at Pizza Ranch.
- The Christian Life
- 1 and 2 Peter
Prophets who prophesied prophecies

05/16/25

4 mins

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

And we're back! After a few short weeks of recording delays, Craig and Troy return to the studio to dig back into 1 Peter.
- 1 and 2 Peter
- Grace
The Urgency of Grace with David Zahl

04/22/25

13 mins

By Kelsi Klembara | David Zahl

David Zahl joins Kelsi to talk about his new book, ⁠The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace for a Worn-Out World⁠.
All the Things We Say to God

03/27/25

7 mins

By Gretchen Ronnevik | Katie Koplin | Tanner Olson

Tanner Olson is a poet, author, and speaker. He has a book soon to be released with Zonderkids, on all the things we can pray to God.
- Prayer
- Book Review
- Art
- Family
The Curious Case of Mark Renner

03/24/25

4 mins

By Craig Donofrio | Troy Neujahr

Craig and Troy invite special guest Pastor Mark J. Renner to discuss his recent book Curious Cases: A Series of Short Pastoral Case Studies.
Anti-Social Generation

03/20/25

6 mins

By Gretchen Ronnevik | Katie Koplin

The Atlantic published a large article called "Anti-Social Century" which spurred on a conversation with Gretchen and Katie on why this generation of people is anti-social, and what to do about it.
Episode 312: Formalism (Ritualism)

02/24/25

7 mins

By Wade Johnston | Michael Berg

In episode THREE HUNDRED AND TWELVE, Mike, Jason, and Wade discuss the Protestant fear of formalism, or ritualism?
Episode 311: Routine and Contemplation

02/18/25

7 mins

By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston

In episode THREE HUNDRED AND ELEVEN, Jason and Wade build on the previous episode’s discussion of monasticism by focusing on two aspects of the monastic life from which we can draw practical lessons: routine and contemplation.
- The Christian Life