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398: Paulson - A Preacher like Jonah

06/28/25

8 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Little Willy Plays in Duty. In this episode, we read Steven Paulson’s Outlaw God, discussing the appeal of the Law (in the abstract), why old Adam loves pretending he has free will, the Ninevite Conundrum, Jonah’s wormy preacher, and our obsession with placing therapy alongside Christ as a means of grace.
A Right Sacrifice

06/27/25

4 mins

By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith

What is the right sacrifice before God? Dr. Paulson continues to examine Cain and Able in an effort to refute the notion that the difference between the two was a result of the correct use of free will.
- Bondage of the Will
- Luther's Works
Monday, June 23, 2025

06/23/25

12 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about the persecution of Christians, often by other Christians (!)
- Christian History
- Reformation History
397: Q&A Episode - Civil Disobedience

06/21/25

7 mins

By Donavon Riley | Christopher Gillespie

The Long and Winding Road. In this episode, we answer another listener's question about civil disobedience, understanding the tension for old Adam that’s inherent within the two kingdoms doctrine, and we go down a bunch of alleyways picking through conspiracies, immigration, war, colonialism, and ice cream coveting.
- Two Kingdoms
- Vocation
Severance and a Theology of Suffering

06/17/25

11 mins

By Kelsi Klembara | Bradley Gray

Kelsi talks with pastor, author, and 1517 contributor, Bradley Gray, about themes of suffering in Apple TV's series, Severance.
Does Christianity Have a Reliable Morality?

06/16/25

5 mins

By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Adam Francisco | Bruce Hillman

In this episode, the hosts delve into the reliability of the Bible, with a particular focus on the moral content of scripture and its implications for one's faith.
- The Law
- Cultural Exegesis
The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Famous Fictional Clergy Part II

06/14/25

5 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Weekend Edition for June 14-15, 2025
396: Paulson - God's Law, God's Gospel

06/12/25

9 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

All That and A Bag of Chips. In this episode, we return to Steven Paulson’s book, The Outlaw God. We discuss law and Gospel, why God sends a preacher, why we hate Christ preached, and what therapy can do for the walking dead.
The Sandbox

06/10/25

4 mins

By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith

Dr. Paulson discusses the difference between free will and dominion over creation.
- Luther's Works
- Bondage of the Will
395: Questions Answered

06/09/25

7 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Just Answer the Question. In this episode, we answer listener questions, specifically active and passive choices, active and passive righteousness, election and the bondage of the will, addiction, the limits of Alcoholics Anonymous, and the ultimate Good we all seek, and much, much more.
Christian life in secular times

06/04/25

4 mins

By Adam Francisco | David Andersen

David and Adam pick up where they left off last week, discussing the Christian life in a secular age.
Is there secular space?

05/28/25

4 mins

By Adam Francisco | David Andersen

Does the distinction between sacred and secular make sense?