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  1. Out of the Cave

    book
    04/15/25
    4 mins
    By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith
    God's word is not just a guide, making you desire to leave the cave and enter the world of real things.
    Out of the Cave

  2. 387: Flacius - Adiaphora and Tyranny

    book
    04/12/25
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Can’t You See. In this episode, we read the Lutheran theologian Matthias Flacius, and discuss inter-church debates, the Lord’s Supper as ground zero for most church conflicts, the consequences of compromise in matters of faith, the limits of love, and when it’s time to push away from the table and go into prayer.
    387: Flacius - Adiaphora and Tyranny

  3. Plato's Cave

    book
    04/07/25
    5 mins
    By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith
    Dr. Paulson discusses Plato's analogy of the Cave. He emphasizes how Erasmus used this analogy to confuse God's words of law and gospel.
    Plato's Cave

  4. What is the Remnant?

    book
    02/24/25
    5 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    In what way is the Church a remnant? Luther uses God's preservation of a remnant of faithful teachers and preachers throughout scripture and the Church against Erasmus and his argument that Luther stands alone.
    What is the Remnant?

  5. Episode 312: Formalism (Ritualism)

    book
    02/24/25
    7 mins
    By Wade Johnston | Michael Berg
    In episode THREE HUNDRED AND TWELVE, Mike, Jason, and Wade discuss the Protestant fear of formalism, or ritualism?
    Episode 312: Formalism (Ritualism)

  6. 380: Anselm - Bracing the Heart Against Despair

    book
    02/09/25
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    You May Be Right… In this episode of Banned Books, we read Anselm of Canterbury’s Meditation on Sin and Penance. We discuss the consequences of sin, the Fountain of Mercy, Jesus’ excuses, the doctrine of simul iustus et peccator, theological presuppositions, and how we speak influences our behavior.
    380: Anselm - Bracing the Heart Against Despair

  7. 379: Chrysostom - On Wealth and Poverty

    book
    01/31/25
    8 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Dig, Lazarus, Dig! In this episode of Banned Books, we read St. John Chrysostom’s sermon on the Rich Man and Lazarus — wealth, poverty, Satanic feasts, ivory beds, spiritual warriors, Chaldean comfort dogs, and the dangers of actors and perfume on this podcast episode.
    379: Chrysostom - On Wealth and Poverty

  8. Luther and the Trojan Horse

    book
    01/29/25
    4 mins
    By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith
    Luther explains that the church embraced free will not because of Scripture but just as the Trojans embraced the Greek's wooden horse.
    Luther and the Trojan Horse

  9. Episode 307: Evangelical, Lutheran, Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox

    book
    01/21/25
    6 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode THREE HUNDRED AND SEVEN, Jason and Wade discuss various terms used to describe Christian churches and which ones apply to Lutherans today.
    Episode 307: Evangelical, Lutheran, Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox

  10. 377: Origen - The Church as Superior to All Things Pagan

    book
    01/18/25
    8 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Good Christians, One and All Rejoice? In this episode, we read Origen’s response to Celsus about whether or not Christians are detrimental or beneficial to society. Does the Church uplift or undermine culture? What part does faith play in living a virtuous life?
    377: Origen - The Church as Superior to All Things Pagan

  11. 376: Origen - Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans

    book
    01/10/25
    8 mins
    By Donavon Riley | Christopher Gillespie
    Superabundance. In this episode, we read Origen’s commentary on St. Paul’s epistle to the Romans. We discuss the accusations leveled at Origen’s orthodoxy, exegetical method, and critique of Marcion and discuss how what was written so long ago is relevant to Christians today.
    376: Origen - Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans

  12. The Venerable Bede

    book
    01/06/25
    5 mins
    By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Adam Francisco | Bruce Hillman
    The Thinking Fellows dive into the life and work of the Venerable Bede, one of the most influential figures in early Christian history.
    The Venerable Bede