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  1. 346: Irenaeus - On the Passion

    book
    03/30/24
    10 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Passion. In this episode, we read Irenaeus on Christ’s passion and discuss Holy Week, the consequences of following Christ, what happens when things lack clear definition, and the consequences for the Church.
    346: Irenaeus - On the Passion

  2. Arianism, Nicæa and Constantinople

    book
    03/27/24
    5 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    In this episode, David and Adam conclude their brief overview of the heresies that preceded and led to the ecumenical councils of Nicæa (325) and Constantinople (381).
    Arianism, Nicæa and Constantinople

  3. Early Christian Heresies: Ebionites and Arians

    book
    03/20/24
    5 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    In this episode, David and Adam talk about the Jewish-Christian Ebionites (and their adoptionist Christology) and begin to introduce Arianism.
    Early Christian Heresies: Ebionites and Arians

  4. 344: Ambrose - The mystical feast of the altar of the Lord

    book
    03/17/24
    10 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Plug In, Baby. In this episode, we read St. Ambrose’s work, On the Mysteries, enjoying his exegesis and defense of the body and blood of Jesus. We also discuss recognizing patterns in the Bible, testing the spirits who want to separate out the heavenly from the earthly, and the importance of symbol and meaning for Christian comfort.
    344: Ambrose - The mystical feast of the altar of the Lord

  5. 343: Cyril of Jerusalem - Mystagogical Catechesis

    book
    03/09/24
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Let’s Get Weird. This episode discusses Cyril of Jerusalem’s mystagogical catechesis, especially the Lord’s Supper. We converse about the biblical patterns of the sacraments, anointing, and the higher truth about Jesus as bread from heaven.
    343: Cyril of Jerusalem - Mystagogical Catechesis

  6. Early Christian Heresies: Marcionism

    book
    03/06/24
    5 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    In this episode, David and Adam talk about the second-century heresy of Marcionism.
    Early Christian Heresies: Marcionism

  7. Early Christian Heresies: Docetism/Gnosticism

    book
    02/28/24
    5 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    David and Adam begin a new miniseries covering the major Christian heresies that preceded the Council of Nicaea (AD 325).
    Early Christian Heresies: Docetism/Gnosticism

  8. 341: John Cassian - The Spirit of Acedia

    book
    02/24/24
    10 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Hey, You Guys! In this episode, we discuss the dominant spirit of our age, acedia, by reading and discussing St. John Cassian’s exposition of acedia in The Institutes.
    341: John Cassian - The Spirit of Acedia

  9. 340: St. John Chrysostom - Homily on the Gospel of St. John Chapter Six

    book
    02/18/24
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    There’s Power in the Blood. In this episode, we read a homily on John’s Gospel, the power of Christ’s blood, and a whole lot of symbolism in John Chrysostom’s exegesis.
    340: St. John Chrysostom - Homily on the Gospel of St. John Chapter Six

  10. Episode 260: WELS Guys Discuss LCMS History: Seminex

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    02/16/24
    9 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY, Jason, Mike, and Wade are joined by our colleague and friend, the Rev. Dr. Joel Pless.
    Episode 260: WELS Guys Discuss LCMS History: Seminex

  11. 339: Rosenbladt - Christ Died for the Sins of Christians Too

    book
    02/09/24
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Sure Shot. In this episode of Banned Books, we read Rod Rosenbladt’s essay, Christ Died for the Sins of Christians Too. We talk about theological mentors, the Reformation, law and Gospel, justification, sanctification, the Church, and where we find our comfort at all times, in all places.
    339: Rosenbladt - Christ Died for the Sins of Christians Too

  12. How's your walk?

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    01/26/24
    4 mins
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    Well, it better be in Christ. Paul refutes the Colossian heresy by emphasizing Christ alone as the foundation of our faith, and how that faith is lived out through right belief and right practice.
    How's your walk?