Podcast Overview

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Theology in the Home

05/05/22

2 mins

By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik

We recently had the chance to meet in person with our podcast producer: Caleb Keith, and so we took the opportunity to have a conversation with him about catechizing children. In other words: what do you want your kids to know about God before they grow up and leave the home?
- Catechesis
- Reformation Doctrine
Talking about Bruno...

03/23/22

3 mins

By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik

We are sitting down to talk about Bruno, and the other characters in the movie "Encanto."
- Film and Television
- Family
Free To Be

03/08/22

1 min

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

The culmination of our episodes on ontology and time is declaring that you are free to be.
We are family

08/27/21

1 min

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

. . . or are we an evil and adulterous generation? The difference is whether the Holy Spirit will cause us to hear the Word, or not
Attitude Toward Baptism

07/16/21

1 min

By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik

Continuing on our baptism discussion, and the power of God's Word, through physical means, Katie and Gretchen walk through their catechisms and think about the common struggles with the doctrine of baptism.
- Baptism
- Catechesis
Christian Questions and Answers

03/03/21

1 min

By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Rod Rosenbladt

Caleb, Scott, and Rod go through the Christian Questions and Answers section of the Small Catechism.
Mankind - Not God - Needs Demythologizing: In the Ring with John Pless

01/28/21

4 mins

By Joel Hess | Paul Koch | John T. Pless

What does it look like to preach while the world is ending? Ringside Preachers, Craft of Preaching, and John Pless from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne tackle this topic from a practical and historical viewpoint after eating fried chicken livers, of course.
Law and Gospel Parenting Part 2

12/31/20

2 mins

By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik

Gretchen and Katie wrap up their conversation on parenting, otherwise known as "calling a thing what it is." They talk about confession and absolution in the home and standing back when we try to take over the Holy Spirit's role.
Law and Gospel Parenting Part 1

12/23/20

2 mins

By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik

In this unusual episode, recorded in Gretchen's basement, getting interrupted by children too often, Gretchen and Katie talk about parenting.
Episode 4: Cinderella

04/24/19

1 min

By Cindy Koch

On this episode we talk about Cinderella, the difference between circumstance and identity, God's gifts found in ordinary objects, and our longing for the "happily ever after" ending. We were inspired by an essay by J.R.R. Tolkien called “On Fairy Stories”. Ultimately, these fun stories stir up simple truths about ourselves, our God, and the greatest story we know in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Episode 5: Jack and the Beanstalk

04/24/19

1 min

By Cindy Koch

On this episode we recall the story Jack and the Beanstalk, discussing God's Kingdom and its perceived insignificance, also drawing connections from this fairy tale to the biblical account of David and Goliath. We were inspired by an essay by J.R.R. Tolkien called “On Fairy Stories”. Ultimately, these fun stories stir up simple truths about ourselves, our God, and the greatest story we know in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Episode 6: Lion King

04/24/19

1 min

By Cindy Koch

Join the conversation with Cindy Koch and her children in this six-part series involving select FAIRY TALES. On this episode we discuss the Lion King, recognizing sin and deceit in this world, but also finding hope for the happy ending promised to us in Christ. We were inspired by an essay by J.R.R. Tolkien called “On Fairy Stories”. Ultimately, these fun stories stir up simple truths about ourselves, our God, and the greatest story we know in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.