Author

  1. Talking Back to Purity Culture

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    07/06/23
    5 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    To continue our conversation of legalism that becomes cultish, we brought on Rachel Joy Welcher who wrote a book on the purity culture movement.
    Talking Back to Purity Culture

  2. The Limits and Expanse of Christian Belief with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson

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    07/04/23
    6 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara
    Sarah Hinlicky Wilson joins Kelsi to talk about her new novel, A Tumblin' Down, the good and bad of church community, and how the Christian belief isn't always best defined by our own self-reflection.
    The Limits and Expanse of Christian Belief with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson

  3. Supper of the Lamb BONUS episode

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    06/30/23
    4 mins
    By Gretchen Ronnevik
    For our June book club bonus episode, we are discussing Robert Farrar Capon's "Supper of the Lamb."
    Supper of the Lamb BONUS episode

  4. Living as Sinners and Saints with Steven Paulson

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    06/22/23
    6 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara | Steven Paulson
    Kelsi speaks with 1517 Senior Scholar in Residence, Dr. Steven Paulson, about the somewhat understated and yet essential Reformation idea that the Christian is simul iustus et peccator (simul), or simultaneously sinner and saint in this life.
    Living as Sinners and Saints with Steven Paulson

  5. 310: Sasse - The Theologia Crucis belongs to the Western Church

    book
    06/04/23
    8 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    It’s the Cross, Stupid. In this episode, we discuss how God makes a theologian of the cross, how the theology of glory infiltrates churches and their doctrine, and how the cross of Christ reveals the truth about human history.
    310: Sasse - The Theologia Crucis belongs to the Western Church

  6. Low Anthropology BONUS Episode

    book
    05/31/23
    3 mins
    By Katie Koplin | David Zahl | Gretchen Ronnevik
    We are excited to discuss David Zahl's book "Low Anthropology." Gretchen Ronnevik and Katie Koplin heard him speak last fall.
    Low Anthropology BONUS Episode

  7. 306: Nagel - The Medicine of Immortality

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    05/08/23
    4 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Honey, Where Did This Thing Come From? In this episode, we discuss the Lord’s Supper, early church tradition, worship, and the question, “Where did this come from?” At the same time, we read Dr. Norman Nagel’s essay, “Medicine of Immortality and Antidote against Death.”
    306: Nagel - The Medicine of Immortality

  8. Giants in the Earth BONUS Episode

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    04/28/23
    3 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    This is our monthly book club episode, where we discuss "Giants in the Earth" by O.E. Rölvaag. This novel was originally written in Norwegian, and translated to English in the 1920s.
    Giants in the Earth BONUS Episode

  9. 302: Banned Books LIVE HOLY WEEK Q&A

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    04/07/23
    7 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    And We Are Live! In this episode, we go live for Holy Week and answer listeners' questions: election, repentance, the church, law and gospel, and on and on we go.
    302: Banned Books LIVE HOLY WEEK Q&A

  10. 301: Nestigen - The Two Kingdoms Distinction

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    04/05/23
    6 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Distinct, But Not Divided. In this episode, we discuss the Christian doctrine of the two kingdoms and its consequences for the Christian life while reading James Nestigen's "The Two Kingdoms Distinction."
    301: Nestigen - The Two Kingdoms Distinction

  11. BONUS EPISODE! The Baptismal Life: Michael’s New Book

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    03/28/23
    9 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY-THREE, Mike, Jason, and Wade discuss Michael’s new book (well, one of them), The Baptismal Life, recently released by Northwestern Publishing House. We hope you enjoy the episode!
    BONUS EPISODE! The Baptismal Life: Michael’s New Book

  12. Katharina and Martin Luther BONUS episode

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    03/25/23
    3 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    Our monthly book club has returned, and we are discussing Michelle DeRusha's book "Katharina and Martin Luther: the Radical Marriage of a Runaway Nun and a Renegade Monk."
    Katharina and Martin Luther BONUS episode