Podcast Overview

Author

Understanding Revivalism with Dan van Voorhis

03/03/26

5 mins

By Dan van Voorhis | Kelsi Klembara

What does revival really mean for the modern church?
- Ministry of the Church
- Christianity in America
Perfecting Pain

02/26/26

4 mins

By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith

In this episode of the Outlaw God podcast, Caleb Keith and Steven Paulson look into the themes of suffering and atonement as discussed in 1 Corinthians.
Mysticism Through Suffering

02/19/26

5 mins

By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith

n this episode of the Outlaw God, Caleb Keith and Dr. Steven Paulson continue their look into suffering, the theology of the cross, and the historical context of mysticism in relation to faith.
The Season of Lent (and the Entire Christian Life) with Christopher Richmann

02/17/26

4 mins

By Kelsi Klembara | Christopher J. Richmann

Christopher Richmann teaches religion and is assistant director for teaching and learning with the Academy for Teaching and Learning at Baylor University.
- Lent
- The Christian Life
424: Kleinig - The Role of the Holy Spirit in the Divine Service

01/16/26

8 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

In this episode, we learn about the Holy Spirit and the Divine Service from Dr. John Kleinig. In particular, we discuss how Christ gives the Spirit to the church through his word, how Christ institutes the divine service and empowers it with God’s Spirit, and how the church receives the Holy Spirit by faith in God’s word as it is proclaimed and enacted in the divine service. The conversation revolves around the central question: How then can we be sure that the Spirit is at work in our worship?
- Holy Spirit
- Liturgy
- Worship
- Faith
Understanding the American Religious Landscape with Ryan Burge

01/13/26

5 mins

By Kelsi Klembara

Kelsi is joined by data analyst, Ryan Burge, to discuss the current American Religious Landscape as well as his newest book, The Vanishing Church: How the Hollowing Out of Moderate Congregations Is Hurting Democracy, Faith, and Us.Dr. Ryan Burge is an associate professor of political science at Eastern Illinois University.
Has Lutheranism Failed?

01/11/26

5 mins

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

Has Lutheranism Failed? In this episode, the Thinking Fellows discuss the purpose and aim of the church to examine if Lutheranism in America has failed.
Thursday, January 8, 2026

01/08/26

12 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the most important Catholic in American history?!
- Christian History
- Christianity in America
Grace and Absolution in Wake Up Dead Man with David Zahl

12/19/25

3 mins

By Kelsi Klembara | David Zahl

Kelsi chats with David Zahl about themes of faith and grace in Rian Johnson's newest film, Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man.
When Christians Contradict Themselves

12/01/25

6 mins

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

The Thinking Fellows examine the Ligonier 2025 State of Theology Survey. They identify a major recurring theme: Christians are contradicting themselves.
The Quiet Ambition with Ryan Tinetti

11/19/25

5 mins

By Kelsi Klembara | Ryan Tinetti

Kelsi chats with professor, pastor, and author Ryan Tinetti about his new book, The Quiet Ambition: Scripture's Surprising Antidote to Our Restless Lives. Based on 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, The Quiet Ambition argues the life of the Christian often has much less to do with changing the world than it does faithfully trusting our work matters because we matter to God.
The Significance of Singleness with Dani Treweek

10/07/25

11 mins

By Kelsi Klembara

The Significance of Singleness with Dani Treweek