Podcast Overview

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179: Girolamo Savaronola - O you who have anything superfluous, give it to the poor!

11/12/20

3 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

The Pirates of Penance part 2. In this episode, we continue to examine Girolamo Savaronola’s sermon on penance. What happened in Florence that occasioned this sermon, and what can it teach us about church and society today?
178: Girolamo Savaronola - Do penance, Do it now!

11/10/20

3 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

The Pirates of Penance, part 1. In this episode, we look at pre-Reformation preaching. Girolamo Savaronola’s sermon on penance is read and discussed. What is penance, what effect did the sacrament of penance have on church and society, and what effect does it have on us at present?
Unveiling Mercy

11/03/20

1 min

By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Chad Bird

Scott and Caleb are joined by Chad Bird to talk about his new book, Unveiling Mercy.
- Christ in the Old Testament
- Jesus Christ
Is the Reformation Relevant? with Dr. Adam Francisco

10/31/20

2 mins

By Adam Francisco | Joel Hess | Paul Koch

Just like we end up walking in circles when lost with no navigation instruments, so does humankind outside of Christ. Nothing has changed since the Reformation. People still suck and God still loves.
Psalm 123

10/28/20

1 min

By Chad Bird

Chad meditates on what it means to look to God and how He looks at us.
The Amen Gloss

10/26/20

1 min

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

On this episode, Dr. Paulson expands on what Luther called Isaiah’s amen gloss.
- Salvation
- Predestination & Election
In the Ring: Preaching Reality into Times of Crisis with Dr. Bruce Schuchard

10/22/20

2 mins

By Joel Hess | Paul Koch

A crisis isn’t all bad. Crisis encourages us to recognize who we are and what is real. Ringside meets the Craft of Preaching with Dr. Bruce Schuchard exploring the crazy history of this sinful world and a preacher’s response to it. The Cross of Christ speaks volumes above anything that is offered as an empty solution. Come Lord Jesus!
176: Clement of Alexandria - Martyrdom: A Witness Both by Life and Word

10/22/20

4 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Easy There, Fella, Everybody’s Gonna Get a Turn... In this episode, we begin a reading of Clement of Alexandria’s, "The Praises of Martyrdom Those Who Offered Themselves for Martyrdom Reproved." What constitutes martyrdom for Christians? Where does the idea of martyrdom originate, and is it still a relevant topic for us today?
- Psalms
- Scripture
175: Patrick Henry Reardon - Death is Sin Rendered Visible

10/19/20

4 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

This isn't a plus one... The second part of our episode on Patrick Henry Reardon's book, Christ in the Psalms. Taking a hard look at how we confuse the two kingdoms, avoid controversial topics in the church and the tragic consequences of not taking everything captive to Christ.
- Psalms
- Scripture
174: Patrick Henry Reardon - Divine Wrath is not Some Sort of Irritation

10/16/20

4 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

This is not a drill... We return to Patrick Henry Reardon's book, Christ in the Psalms. In this episode, we consider Psalm 6 and the very real, earthly effects of God's wrath, along with political bookends.
- Psalms
- Scripture
Ruth: A New Hope

10/16/20

1 min

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

Four stars! The story of Ruth is the rom-com of the year! But actually, it's even so much better than that. Craig and Troy open up the book of Ruth and start to see how God unfolds His long game through this spectacular and important story.
173: Henry Patrick Reardon - The Moral Sentiments of the Psalms are Christian Sentiments

10/14/20

4 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

My God can beat up your god... The second part of our discussion of Christ in the Psalms, by Patrick Henry Reardon. What is the temptation when Christians assume that our enemies are God's enemies? How do we pray for and against ourselves at the same time? What's happened to our piety that we are afraid to make demands of God?
- Psalms
- Scripture