Podcast Overview

Author

Mark 14:12-26 – Maundy Thursday (B)

03/23/24

5 mins

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the gospel reading for Maundy Thursday.
344: Ambrose - The mystical feast of the altar of the Lord

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.
Episode 263: We’re All on the Wrong Side of History (Chronological Hubris)

03/07/24

4 mins

By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE, Jason and Wade discuss chronological hubris and the need to consider people and events within the context of their time and not ours, suggesting that the Old Testament is a good remedy for chronological hubris.
342: Luther - Now the Works of the Flesh are Plain

03/03/24

10 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Everybody’s Working for the Weekend. In this episode, we continue our Lenten tradition of reading Luther’s Galatians commentary in March, discussing past and present idolatry and why we keep falling for the same sales pitches from the same gods.
Story and Theology

02/29/24

6 mins

By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik

In this episode, Gretchen Ronnevik and Katie Koplin talk about the impact of story on our theological understanding, and the use of story in the life of Christians.
340: St. John Chrysostom - Homily on the Gospel of St. John Chapter Six

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.
338: Kleinig - Rituals and the Enactment of the Gospel

02/02/24

10 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

The Chairman’s Intent. In this episode of Banned Books, we converse about the Gospel, ritual, and how and why God embodies his grace while reading John Kleinig’s article, Rituals and the Enactment of the Gospel.
- Liturgy
- Worship
- Gospel
The Giving God (Ephesians 1:15-23)

01/31/24

5 mins

By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price

In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price dive into the teachings of Ephesians 1:15-23, a passage that reminds shows us that God has given Christ to the church.
Manure For You? (Luke 13:1-9)

01/17/24

5 mins

By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price

In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price look into Luke 13:1-9, a strange passage that challenges us to reflect on one's desire to self justify.
The Decline of Christianity in Europe and the West

01/16/24

5 mins

By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Magnus Persson

agnus Persson joins Scott and Caleb Keith to discuss the decline of Christianity in Europe.
New For You (Matthew 9:14-17)

01/10/24

5 mins

By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price

In Today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery take a look at an interesting dialogue between the disciples of John the Baptist and Jesus, addressing the practice of fasting.
- Parables
- Teachings of Christ
Wokeism, part 2

01/10/24

4 mins

By Adam Francisco | David Andersen

David and Adam continue the discussion on woke culture and ideology.