1. Caleb and Dr. Paulson continue to discuss the explanation of the First Commandment.
  2. Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we consider the life and works of a multifaceted and kaleidoscopic enigma (!) Johann Gerhard.
  3. 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!
  4. What does it mean that we are saved by grace alone?
  5. You can call me any day or night. Call me! In this episode, we read Martin Luther’s verbosely titled treatise, “That a Christian Assembly or Congregation has the Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss Teachers, Established and Proven by Scripture." We discuss ordination, church authority, the doctrine of the pastoral call, and much more.
  6. In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price dive into Mark 2:23-28, a passage that holds significant theological importance.
  7. Resistance to Tyranny is Obedience to God. In this episode, we discuss tyranny and resistance while reading a book of the same title by Reformation scholar David Mark Whitford. What is tyranny? When are Christians called to resist tyranny, and what does that entail? Are there any standards by which a Christian may judge whether a government serves God or the devil?
  8. Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we remember the “First Woman of the Reformation” Katharina Zell.
  9. In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-SIX, Mike, Wade, and Jason discuss swearing and oaths (with some beeping).
  10. This month's Book Club, we are doing a short story by Flannery O'Connor, "A Good Man is Hard to Find."
  11. Nothing tastes as good as a juicy bit of gossip, amirite?
  12. Craig and Troy draw their discussion on the 10 Commandments to a close with that most inward of all the commandments: coveting.