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  1. 322: An Early Lutheran Ordination

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    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

  2. 321: Luther - The Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss Teachers

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    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

  3. 316: Luther - Letters of Spiritual Counsel to the Anxious and Despondent

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    07/21/23
    11 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Shout At The Devil! In this episode, we discuss various questions regarding spiritual warfare while reading Martin Luther’s letter to his friend and pupil, Jerome Weller.
    316: Luther - Letters of Spiritual Counsel to the Anxious and Despondent

  4. Crossing the Red Sea

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    07/12/23
    4 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    In this episode, Dr. Paulson and Caleb go back yet again and discuss the events of the book of Exodus.
    Crossing the Red Sea

  5. 313: Two Sermons on the Bound Will

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    06/24/23
    10 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Sermonator 2: Judgment Day. In this episode, we read two sermons from Gerhard Forde and Steven Paulson, then discuss preaching to bound wills, the consequences for Christians when free will sermons are preached, and what’s to be done about bad preaching.
    313: Two Sermons on the Bound Will

  6. Deism

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    06/21/23
    4 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    In this episode of The Outlaw God, Dr. Paulson outlines the issues with deism.
    Deism

  7. Is Christianity a Religion of Doctrines?

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    06/20/23
    4 mins
    By Adam Francisco | Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Bruce Hillman
    In this episode, the Thinking Fellows discuss the centrality and importance of Christians' doctrinal content and confessions.
    Is Christianity a Religion of Doctrines?

  8. 312: Paulson - Preaching Categorically to Bound Wills

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    06/16/23
    7 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    A Total Eclipse of The Heart. In this episode, we discuss preaching to bound wills, and the consequences for both preachers and listeners, as we read Steven Paulson’s essay, Preaching Categorically to Bound Wills.
    312: Paulson - Preaching Categorically to Bound Wills

  9. Luther on the Christian Life

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    05/22/23
    1 min
    By Debi Winrich | Steven Paulson | Daniel Emery Price
    In this episode, Debi talks with Luther scholar and 1517 Scholar-in-Residence Steven Paulson.
    Luther on the Christian Life

  10. The Miserable Refuge of Tropes

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    05/09/23
    2 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    Dr. Paulson discusses how some theology distrusts the literal meaning of Scripture.
    The Miserable Refuge of Tropes

  11. 304: Anselm of Canterbury - On Free Will

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    04/23/23
    7 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Riley Suffers An Aneurysm.  In this episode, we discuss the topic of the will while reading Anselm’s treatise on free will and its ramifications for faith, piety, and pastoral care.
    304: Anselm of Canterbury - On Free Will

  12. Katharina and Martin Luther BONUS episode

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    03/25/23
    3 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    Our monthly book club has returned, and we are discussing Michelle DeRusha's book "Katharina and Martin Luther: the Radical Marriage of a Runaway Nun and a Renegade Monk."
    Katharina and Martin Luther BONUS episode