Author

  1. Pain and Sanctification

    book
    09/19/23
    5 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    Gretchen Ronnevik and Katie Koplin discuss today the issue of pain in childbirth, and whether or not taking pain medication during childbirth effects your sanctification, or your moral standing.
    Pain and Sanctification

  2. 321: Luther - The Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss Teachers

    book
    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.
    321: Luther - The Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss Teachers

  3. The Doctrine of Creation with Lydia Jaeger

    book
    09/12/23
    4 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara
    Dr. Lydia Jaeger discusses her book, Ordinary Splendor, with Kelsi and the implications of the doctrine of creation for the Christian's life.
    The Doctrine of Creation with Lydia Jaeger

  4. 319: Graff - Baalism in the Life of the Church

    book
    09/02/23
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    We Need to Get Ba’aled Out. In this episode, we read Warren Graff’s article, "Baalism in the Life of the Church," and discuss the roots of Baal worship in Israel and its consequences for Israel and churches today.
    319: Graff - Baalism in the Life of the Church

  5. Accountability

    book
    08/27/23
    4 mins
    By Adam Francisco | Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Bruce Hillman
    Are accountability groups a good idea? The Thinking Fellows discuss the potential use of accountability groups in the church.
    Accountability

  6. Episode 245: The Church

    book
    08/21/23
    10 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-FIVE, Mike, Wade, and Jason discuss the communion of saints and the one holy Christian/catholic and apostolic Church.
    Episode 245: The Church

  7. 318: Nestigen - Luther on Marriage, Vocation, and the Cross

    book
    08/17/23
    11 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    All In The Family. In this episode, we discuss marriage, vocation, and cute theology of the cross. How can Luther’s teaching and preaching on marriage and vocation help Christians at present waist the temptations of the world and Satan, which pervert and disrupt God’s will for marriage? What does baptism have to do with marriage? How does Luther’s formulation of marriage and family help Christians comprehend their relation to society and the state?
    318: Nestigen - Luther on Marriage, Vocation, and the Cross

  8. Teens and the Future of the Church

    book
    08/15/23
    4 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara
    As Gen Z and Gen Alpha grow into adolescence and early adulthood, what hope should we have for the future of the church?
    Teens and the Future of the Church

  9. New Testament Church: Prescriptive or Descriptive?

    book
    08/11/23
    4 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    This episode Gretchen Ronnevik and Katie Koplin discuss Acts 2, where we read about the early church, and how it grew.
    New Testament Church: Prescriptive or Descriptive?

  10. Episode 243: Lutheran Colleges and the Formation of Students

    book
    08/09/23
    11 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-THREE, Mike, Wade (even though he was just supposed to work the board), Jason, Nick Schmoller, and Dave Scharf discuss Lutheran higher education and the formation of students.
    Episode 243: Lutheran Colleges and the Formation of Students

  11. 317: Löhe - Pastoral Care of the Sick

    book
    08/08/23
    10 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Spiritual War, What Is It Good For? In this episode, we discuss pastoral care to the healthy and sick and spiritual warfare while reading Wilhelm Loehe’s book, The Pastor.
    317: Löhe - Pastoral Care of the Sick

  12. Vocation of Fostering

    book
    08/04/23
    4 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    In this episode we have on one of Gretchen's closest friends who happens to be a foster mother.
    Vocation of Fostering