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  1. 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

  2. Leveled by the Lord's Supper (1 Corinthians 11:17-34)

    book
    07/26/23
    4 mins
    By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price
    In this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and daniel emery discuss 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, a passage that addresses the Lord's Supper and its significance in the Christian faith.
    Leveled by the Lord's Supper (1 Corinthians 11:17-34)

  3. 316: Luther - Letters of Spiritual Counsel to the Anxious and Despondent

    book
    07/21/23
    11 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Shout At The Devil! In this episode, we discuss various questions regarding spiritual warfare while reading Martin Luther’s letter to his friend and pupil, Jerome Weller.
    316: Luther - Letters of Spiritual Counsel to the Anxious and Despondent

  4. The Place and Function of Adiaphora

    book
    07/17/23
    5 mins
    By Adam Francisco | Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Bruce Hillman
    Adiaphora is a theological term that means "indifference." It typically refers to practices that are neither commanded nor forbidden by God in Scripture.
    The Place and Function of Adiaphora

  5. 315: Girard - The End of Scapegoating

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    07/15/23
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Hey Man, Nice Shot. In this episode, we discuss Rene Girard’s argument for why Jesus’ death as a scapegoat is unique to all other sacrifices in human history. What is violence for? What is a scapegoat, and why is one necessary for peace and good order? How does Jesus break the law machinery that demands a victim?
    315: Girard - The End of Scapegoating

  6. Crossing the Red Sea

    book
    07/12/23
    4 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    In this episode, Dr. Paulson and Caleb go back yet again and discuss the events of the book of Exodus.
    Crossing the Red Sea

  7. The Fact of the Ressurection

    book
    06/06/23
    2 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    In this episode, Dr. Paulson talks about the significance of Christ's actual death and resurrection and its effect on how we view the "plain text" of Scripture.
    The Fact of the Ressurection

  8. Orthodoxy

    book
    06/02/23
    2 mins
    By Adam Francisco | Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Bruce Hillman
    In this episode, the Thinking Fellows discuss the idea of orthodoxy. What does it mean to be orthodox or to have an orthodox faith?
    Orthodoxy

  9. Eat of Jesus? (John 6:22-59)

    book
    05/24/23
    2 mins
    By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price
    In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price delve into the profound teachings of John 6:22-59. This passage presents Jesus' discourse on the Bread of Life, where He declares, "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst."
    Eat of Jesus? (John 6:22-59)

  10. Luther on the Christian Life

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    05/22/23
    1 min
    By Debi Winrich | Steven Paulson | Daniel Emery Price
    In this episode, Debi talks with Luther scholar and 1517 Scholar-in-Residence Steven Paulson.
    Luther on the Christian Life

  11. 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

  12. God Remains Faithful

    book
    04/17/23
    2 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    Dr. Paulson continues discussing Sub Contrario.
    God Remains Faithful