Podcast Overview

Author

The Doctrine of Christ Matters

06/04/24

5 mins

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

The Thinking Fellows introduce the doctrine of Christ. They discuss why topics like the two natures in Christ, the communication of attributes, and the co-equality of the trinity matter.
Reformation History with Amy Mantravadi

05/30/24

5 mins

By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik | Amy Mantravadi

While Katie finishes up some family stuff, Gretchen invites on Amy Mantravadi to talk about writing about the reformation.
Humanity is Sinful and Unclean

05/27/24

5 mins

By Scott Keith | Adam Francisco | Bruce Hillman

The Thinking Fellows discuss the doctrine of man. What is humanity? What is human nature? What does it mean that man is sinful?
Grace and Peace in Christ (Live Recording)

05/17/24

5 mins

By Caleb Keith | Scott Keith | Bob Hiller

The Thinking Fellows are live from the Here We Still Stand regional event in North West Arkansas.
328: John Piper - Jesus Christ, the Bridegroom, Past and Future

11/18/23

9 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

The Parable of the Lawless, Polygamist Groom. In this episode, we discuss the parable of the ten virgins as preached by John Piper. We converse about law and promise, red herrings, who’s wise and foolish in the parable, the bondage of the will and the doctrine of election, and the consequences for hearers of such parabolic sermons.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023

10/17/23

12 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we consider the life and works of a multifaceted and kaleidoscopic enigma (!) Johann Gerhard.
324: Ristau - Demonic Games and Mental Health

10/09/23

11 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

In this episode, we discuss spiritual warfare and its effects on clergy and laity alike. We read Harold Roseau’s book to discuss the realities of spiritual warfare, what’s at stake, and what happens when we take seriously what the Bible teaches us about the unseen and seen war raging around us.
They Are Not The Prophet You're Looking For(John 1:19-28 and Matthew 11:7-15)

09/27/23

5 mins

By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price

In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Pice explore two seemingly opposing passages from the Bible: John 1:19-28 and Matthew 11:7-15.
- Work of Christ
- Jesus Christ
322: An Early Lutheran Ordination

09/23/23

8 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Baptized, Confirmed, and Ordained. In this episode, we discuss the early Lutheran formulation of calling and ordination of pastors and preachers. What is ordination, when does it happen, are their rules and rites that must be followed, and much, much more!
321: Luther - The Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss Teachers

09/16/23

10 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

You can call me any day or night. Call me! In this episode, we read Martin Luther’s verbosely titled treatise, “That a Christian Assembly or Congregation has the Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss Teachers, Established and Proven by Scripture." We discuss ordination, church authority, the doctrine of the pastoral call, and much more.
Matthew 15:21-28 – Pentecost 12 (A)

08/14/23

4 mins

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the story of the Canaanite woman who begs that he heal her daughter.
315: Girard - The End of Scapegoating

07/15/23

9 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Hey Man, Nice Shot. In this episode, we discuss Rene Girard’s argument for why Jesus’ death as a scapegoat is unique to all other sacrifices in human history. What is violence for? What is a scapegoat, and why is one necessary for peace and good order? How does Jesus break the law machinery that demands a victim?