1. We asked Chad Bird about what it means to wrestle with God. Later this summer, he's coming out with his book on Jacob: "Limping with God." Our discussion went from Jacob being renamed to "Israel" which means "wrestles with God" and how wrestling with God was a keyhole to the crucifixion.
  2. We get to hear about the parable of the sower in this episode, as we continue to talk to Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen about their book "Scandalous Stories: a Sort of Commentary on the Parables."
  3. This is the end of our conversation with Aimee Byrd to discuss the discipleship of women.
  4. In this episode, Dr. Paulson examines the Apostle Paul's references to the Old Testament in Romans Chapter 9.
  5. What does it mean for God to be a "pure act?"
  6. We are discussing "I can do all things through Christ" in context of the rest of the passage, and then we discuss the story of Abraham sacrificing Isaac (rather... not sacrificing him) and whether or not Christians are called to sacrifice. Is that what this passage is talking about?
  7. Jesus came not only for the sheep, but apparently for the dogs as well. You won't believe what happens when she asks for a favor.
  8. Jim Nestingen and Steve Paulson join Caleb and Scott to discuss the Smalcald Articles.
  9. Tradition in service of the gospel is good. Demanding the gospel serve tradition shows the filth of your heart.
  10. Dr. Paulson continues working through Paul's use of Exodus in his letter to the Romans.
  11. It's easy to look at our faith through an emotional lens. Are you on an emotional high, or an emotional low? Are you on a mountaintop, or are things silent in the valley? What happens to your faith when you aren't "feeling it."
  12. In this episode Gretchen and Katie get to as Kelsi Klembara about the practical implications of giving assurance. To put it another way, what is the fruit of giving assurance?