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  1. Spirituality of the Cross BONUS Episode

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    02/29/24
    8 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    This month's bonus episode we discuss the book "The Spirituality of the Cross" by Gene Veith.
    Spirituality of the Cross BONUS Episode

  2. Episode 262: A Theology of Suffering

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    02/29/24
    8 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY-TWO, Jason, Wade and Mike discuss the need for a theology of suffering.
    Episode 262: A Theology of Suffering

  3. Episode 261: Theology: We All Do It, but Why and How?

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    02/22/24
    8 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY-ONE, Jason, Wade and Joel discuss theology.
    Episode 261: Theology: We All Do It, but Why and How?

  4. 328: John Piper - Jesus Christ, the Bridegroom, Past and Future

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    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.
    328: John Piper - Jesus Christ, the Bridegroom, Past and Future

  5. Discipline and Freedom with Chad Bird

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    11/16/23
    6 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik | Chad Bird
    We have Old Testament scholar, Chad Bird, on to discuss with us the ways we twist the book of Proverbs into a prosperity gospel, especially in regard to our ideas of family.
    Discipline and Freedom with Chad Bird

  6. Tuesday, October 17, 2023

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    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.
    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

  7. 324: Ristau - Demonic Games and Mental Health

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    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.
    324: Ristau - Demonic Games and Mental Health

  8. 322: An Early Lutheran Ordination

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    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!
    322: An Early Lutheran Ordination

  9. The Best of All Possible Worlds

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    09/21/23
    4 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    The problem of evil is constantly nagging at the conscience.
    The Best of All Possible Worlds

  10. Episode 249: Theology as Habitus Practicus

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    09/21/23
    9 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-NINE, Wade, Mike, and Jason discuss theology as a practicus habitus (a practical aptitude or habitude or habit).
    Episode 249: Theology as Habitus Practicus

  11. 321: Luther - The Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss Teachers

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    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

  12. Opposition and Suffering

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    08/30/23
    4 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    Dr. Paulson goes deeper into the idea of opposing God in his word. He describes how this opposition and attack on the faith interacts with our suffering.
    Opposition and Suffering