Author

  1. Plato's Cave

    book
    04/07/25
    5 mins
    By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith
    Dr. Paulson discusses Plato's analogy of the Cave. He emphasizes how Erasmus used this analogy to confuse God's words of law and gospel.
    Plato's Cave

  2. Ecclesiastical and Doctrinal Authority

    book
    03/14/25
    4 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    Erasmus and Luther struggle over the question of church authority. Erasmus makes an appeal to doctrinal authority based on ecclesial order.
    Ecclesiastical and Doctrinal Authority

  3. What Is the Church?

    book
    03/06/25
    5 mins
    By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith
    Erasmus accused Luther of being outside of the church and having a novel understanding of Scripture.
    What Is the Church?

  4. 381: Kleinig - The Things That Make a Theologian

    book
    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.
    381: Kleinig - The Things That Make a Theologian

  5. 380: Anselm - Bracing the Heart Against Despair

    book
    02/09/25
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    You May Be Right… In this episode of Banned Books, we read Anselm of Canterbury’s Meditation on Sin and Penance. We discuss the consequences of sin, the Fountain of Mercy, Jesus’ excuses, the doctrine of simul iustus et peccator, theological presuppositions, and how we speak influences our behavior.
    380: Anselm - Bracing the Heart Against Despair

  6. Absent Absolution (Matthew 27:1-10)

    book
    01/30/25
    5 mins
    By Daniel Emery Price | Scott Keith
    In this episode of Tough Texts, Daniel Emery Price and Scott Keith take a look at Matthew 27:1-10, offering a nuanced perspective on a figure often vilified in Christian tradition.
    Absent Absolution (Matthew 27:1-10)

  7. Did Luther Stand Alone?

    book
    01/20/25
    4 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    In this episode of The Outlaw God Podcast, Dr. Steven Paulson examines the accusation against Luther that he was the only person in church history to take a stance on the bondage of the will.
    Did Luther Stand Alone?

  8. 373: Luther - You have the Mystery of God

    book
    12/13/24
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Tighten Up. In this episode, we read Martin Luther’s Advent 3 ordination sermon, discussing rites and ceremonies, church traditions, God’s mysteries versus the devil’s, and much pastoral talk about transparency and honesty amongst brothers and sisters in the Gospel.
    373: Luther - You have the Mystery of God

  9. A Novel of the Reformation with Amy Mantravadi

    book
    12/10/24
    10 mins
    By Amy Mantravadi | Kelsi Klembara
    In this episode, Kelsi talks with author, Amy Mantravadi, about her new historical novel Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, released by 1517 Publishing last month.
    A Novel of the Reformation with Amy Mantravadi

  10. 372: Luther - A Lovely and Joyous Sermon

    book
    12/09/24
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Countdown to Armageddon. In this episode, we read Martin Luther’s Advent 2 sermon (1532) and discuss signs and symbols, the liturgical calendar, funerals, preaching, and many many other things of an episodic nature.
    372: Luther - A Lovely and Joyous Sermon

  11. Christian Experience with Simeon Zahl

    book
    11/26/24
    10 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara
    In this episode of Outside Ourselves, Kelsi talks with Theologian Simeon Zahl about his book, The Holy Spirit and Christian Experience.
    Christian Experience with Simeon Zahl

  12. Struggle in the Belly of the Whale

    book
    11/14/24
    5 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    The whale has swallowed Jonah. Paulson emphasizes Luther's analysis of this text, asserting that this is not a metaphorical pilgrim's journey.
    Struggle in the Belly of the Whale