Podcast Overview

Author

Do not believe every spirit

03/10/25

3 mins

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

Yes, but how do we know that we believe the truth?
382: Riley - Our False Gods and Addiction

02/28/25

9 mins

By Donavon Riley | Christopher Gillespie

In this episode, we explore The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction, a forthcoming book that examines addiction not just as a habit or illness, but as a form of misplaced worship. We discuss how addiction draws us toward false gods, demanding our devotion and shaping our lives in ways we barely recognize. More than a personal struggle, addiction weaves itself into families, communities, and churches—warping trust, distorting love, and hollowing out the soul. How can we reclaim what has been lost? How do we confront addiction not just physically and mentally, but as a deeply spiritual battle? Join us as we dig into these questions and consider a way forward, one rooted in truth, grace, and the renewal of the whole person.
- Addiction
- Idolatry
A Theology of Addiction with Donavon Riley

02/25/25

11 mins

By Kelsi Klembara | Donavon Riley

Kelsi chats with pastor and author, Donavon Riley, about his forthcoming book, ⁠The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction⁠.
381: Kleinig - The Things That Make a Theologian

02/15/25

8 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Who Made Who? Today, we read an essay by Rev. Dr. John Kleinig about what makes a theologian. Dr. Kleinig explains Martin Luther’s threefold description of how the master of theology, the Holy Spirit, makes one a theologian through contemplative prayer, meditating on Scripture within the communion of saints, and being translated into the kingdom of heaven by God’s Word—all this and much more on this week’s episode of the podcast.
Episode 309: Lutheran Ethics?

02/04/25

7 mins

By Wade Johnston | Michael Berg

In episode THREE HUNDRED AND NINE, using a chapter from Mark Mattes' Law & Gospel in Action, Mike, Jason, and Wade discuss whether there is such a thing as a Lutheran ethic and, if so, what it looks like (and what it doesn't)?
Sheep and Goats (Matthew 25:31-46)

12/05/24

5 mins

By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price

In this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price look into the parable of the Sheep and the Goats from Matthew 25:31-46.
Be Perfect as Jesus is Perfect

11/15/24

6 mins

By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik

What does Jesus mean that we should be perfect, as Jesus is perfect? Gretchen Ronnevik and Katie Koplin look at the context of the Sermon on the Mount, in Matthew 5 where this passage is found.
Lying and Dying (Acts 5:1-11)

11/14/24

6 mins

By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price

In this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price discuss the story of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts chapter 5.
- Holy Spirit
- Sin
- The Law
- New Testament
Epic Unbelief (Mark 3:20-29)

09/12/24

5 mins

By Daniel Emery Price | Scott Keith

In this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price discuss Mark chapter 3, focusing on blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.
"Vulnerable" with Raleigh Sadler

08/29/24

6 mins

By Gretchen Ronnevik | Katie Koplin

In this episode, Katie Koplin and Gretchen Ronnevik interview their friend Raleigh Sadler, who is the founder and executive director of "Let My People Go" which is a ministry that empowers churches to fight human trafficking, and reaching those most vulnerable.
Ministry of Reconciliation For You (2 Corinthians 5)

08/15/24

5 mins

By Daniel Emery Price | Scott Keith

In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price dive into 2 Corinthians 5:1-10.
Sanctified by Faith not Works

07/09/24

5 mins

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

The Thinking Fellows discuss sanctification, a doctrine from which Lutherans and other Protestants differ significantly.
- Sanctification
- Reformation Doctrine