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  1. Born Again To Be a Child of God (John 3:1-8)

    book
    11/08/23
    4 mins
    In today's episode of Tough Texts, Daniel Emery Price and Scott Keith explore a critical conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus in John 3:1-8.
    Born Again To Be a Child of God (John 3:1-8)

  2. 327: Karl Barth - How to Preach to Prisoners

    book
    11/08/23
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    In this episode, we discuss preaching to those in prison, the consequences of sin, and the power of the gospel. We read excerpts from Karl Barth’s prison sermons and converse about preaching, pastoral care to the vulnerable, where Jesus locates himself for the preaching of the Gospel, and how we can all “set the captives free” through the power of the Gospel proclaimed for the forgiveness of sin. 
    327: Karl Barth - How to Preach to Prisoners

  3. But pastors . . . what would you say you DO here?

    book
    10/27/23
    4 mins
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    We're back, baby! Craig and Troy reunite and use the occasion of Craig's new pastoral ministry to discuss what it means to be a pastor.
    But pastors . . . what would you say you DO here?

  4. Episode 252: Luther’s Flood Prayer (with Pr. Matt Scharf)

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    10/19/23
    15 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-TWO, Mike, Wade and Matt Scharf from Grace Lutheran in downtown Milwaukee discussed Luther’s Flood Prayer, often used for the Sacrament of Holy Baptism.
    Episode 252: Luther’s Flood Prayer (with Pr. Matt Scharf)

  5. For You best of encore: The Church in Exile

    book
    10/13/23
    4 mins
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    In the few weeks while Craig finishes up his move to Minnesota and while Troy digs himself out from under an avalanche of writing and research, For You Radio takes the opportunity to revisit some of our favorite episodes.
    For You best of encore: The Church in Exile

  6. For You Best of Encore: It's still Jeffrey's fault

    book
    09/29/23
    4 mins
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    Today, we look back to November of 2022, as Craig and Troy dive back into listener Jeffrey's questions on God's working and actual presence in baptism and the Lord's Supper.
    For You Best of Encore: It's still Jeffrey's fault

  7. 322: An Early Lutheran Ordination

    book
    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!
    322: An Early Lutheran Ordination

  8. 321: Luther - The Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss Teachers

    book
    09/16/23
    10 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    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.
    321: Luther - The Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss Teachers

  9. 319: Graff - Baalism in the Life of the Church

    book
    09/02/23
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    We Need to Get Ba’aled Out. In this episode, we read Warren Graff’s article, "Baalism in the Life of the Church," and discuss the roots of Baal worship in Israel and its consequences for Israel and churches today.
    319: Graff - Baalism in the Life of the Church

  10. Accountability

    book
    08/27/23
    4 mins
    By Adam Francisco | Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Bruce Hillman
    Are accountability groups a good idea? The Thinking Fellows discuss the potential use of accountability groups in the church.
    Accountability

  11. Episode 245: The Church

    book
    08/21/23
    10 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-FIVE, Mike, Wade, and Jason discuss the communion of saints and the one holy Christian/catholic and apostolic Church.
    Episode 245: The Church

  12. 318: Nestigen - Luther on Marriage, Vocation, and the Cross

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    08/17/23
    11 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    All In The Family. In this episode, we discuss marriage, vocation, and cute theology of the cross. How can Luther’s teaching and preaching on marriage and vocation help Christians at present waist the temptations of the world and Satan, which pervert and disrupt God’s will for marriage? What does baptism have to do with marriage? How does Luther’s formulation of marriage and family help Christians comprehend their relation to society and the state?
    318: Nestigen - Luther on Marriage, Vocation, and the Cross