Podcast Overview

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278: Nestorius - Against the Theotokos

11/21/22

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Divide by Two, but Add by One. In this episode, we discuss Nestorius’ sermon on whether Mary was Theotokos or not and what happens when one tries to comment on the two natures of God using Greek philosophy to exegete Scripture.
No Compulsion

11/21/22

1 min

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

On this episode, Dr. Paulson discusses how sin and the devil are not compulsory forces.
277: Von Rad - The Prophet's Freedom

11/16/22

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

God Doesn’t Do Prophet-sharing. In this episode, we discuss Gerhard von Rad’s explanation of a prophet’s freedom and lack of choice regarding his call and proclamation. What’s at stake for preachers, and all Christians, when God calls us to speak a specific word, to a specific people, at a specific time according to his decision?
Why You Should Celebrate the Reformation

11/08/22

1 min

By Adam Francisco | Scott Keith | Caleb Keith

In this episode, The Thinking Fellows address the idea that the Reformation is not worthy of celebration but is lamentable.
273: Forde - The preaching and teaching of Jesus can only be handed on as the Word of the cross

11/02/22

4 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Did Jesus Have to Die For That Sermon? In this episode, we discuss Gerhard Force’s book "Theology is For Proclamation," specifically the focus and function of all Jesus’ preaching and how it defines Christian preaching in every generation.
- Preaching
- Gerhard Forde
Painfully Hidden

10/17/22

1 min

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

In this episode, Paulson discusses why God hides the Gospel.
- Preaching
- Gospel
David Zahl and Low Anthropology

10/06/22

3 mins

By Kelsi Klembara

In the first Outside Ourselves episode, Kelsi chats with author, David Zahl, about his newest book, Low Anthropology.
- Bondage of the Will
- Reformation Doctrine
The Cold Treatment

07/11/22

1 min

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

In this episode, Paulson uncovers the "cold treatment" for predestination sickness.
- Preaching
- Ministry of the Church
Predestination Sickness

07/04/22

1 min

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

In this episode, Paulson identifies the worry that all religion tries to answer "Am I chosen by God?"
The Long-bowman

06/27/22

1 min

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

In this episode, Paulson helps listeners envision Luther's idea that the preacher is a "long-bowman" taking aim at the heart.
Erasmus and Sausage Making

06/20/22

1 min

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

In this episode, Paulson identifies Erasmus participating in a futile effort he calls sausage making.
- Bondage of the Will
- Reformation Doctrine
The Arrow of Conviction

06/13/22

1 min

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

Dr. Paulson explores another violent metaphor from Luther, the arrow of conviction.