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Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Jeff Anderson sings "Laid On Him"

07/04/25

7 mins

By Chad Bird

This episode is a classic; one to listen to year after year. Long before the Christ child was born in Bethlehem, Isaiah writes prophetically and poetically of the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.
Law and Gospel in Jane Eyre

07/01/25

9 mins

By Kelsi Klembara | Amy Mantravadi

In this episode of Outside Ourselves: Summer Break, author, 1517 contributor, and internet theology whiz kid, Amy Mantravadi discuss theological themes in Charlotte Bronte's novel, Jane Eyre.
2 Samuel 3:31-34 Marvelle Figueroa sings "Forgiveness"

06/27/25

4 mins

By Chad Bird

Seasons of mourning. David went through dark times and chances are that we will too. Chad meditates on this scripture that speaks to us in the dark hours of life.
Isaiah 42:1-9 Markita Knight sings "Behold"

06/20/25

9 mins

By Chad Bird

Chad has an encouraging word for us and Markita Knight sings a beautiful song entitled "Behold".
Church without God

06/18/25

4 mins

By Adam Francisco | David Andersen

David and Adam discuss a recent CBS show from its State of Spirituality series, which examines how atheists and agnostics are creating communities with their own set of rituals that often mimic Christian ones. You can find the show here.
Severance and a Theology of Suffering

06/17/25

11 mins

By Kelsi Klembara | Bradley Gray

Kelsi talks with pastor, author, and 1517 contributor, Bradley Gray, about themes of suffering in Apple TV's series, Severance.
Does Christianity Have a Reliable Morality?

06/16/25

5 mins

By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Adam Francisco | Bruce Hillman

In this episode, the hosts delve into the reliability of the Bible, with a particular focus on the moral content of scripture and its implications for one's faith.
- The Law
- Cultural Exegesis
The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Famous Fictional Clergy Part II

06/14/25

5 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Weekend Edition for June 14-15, 2025
Isaiah 50:4-11 Lynn sings "With Every Step"

06/13/25

8 mins

By Chad Bird

Once again we meditate on an Old Testament passage that is all about Jesus Christ.
Psalm 98 with Colin Heinrich singing "Face to Face"

06/06/25

4 mins

By Chad Bird

Only God sees the whole story, and the backstory from every angle, and only God is qualified to judge us.
- Music
- Psalms
- Old Testament
- Judgment
Christian life in secular times

06/04/25

4 mins

By Adam Francisco | David Andersen

David and Adam pick up where they left off last week, discussing the Christian life in a secular age.
Wicked and the Gift of Limitations with Ken Sundet Jones

06/03/25

10 mins

By Kelsi Klembara | Ken Sundet Jones

In this first episode of Outside Ourselves Summer Break series, Kelsi chats with Reformation Theology professor (and Broadway Musical Buff), Ken Sundet Jones, about the connections between Wicked and a theology of glory/theology of the cross.