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  1. 453: Athanasius - Against the Wiles of Satan

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    09/12/26
    13 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    The Cost of Discipline. In this episode, we sit with St. Athanasius and his writings on the life of St. Antony. How did Christians in the 4th century view spiritual warfare and affliction? What is the relation of discipline to prayer, piety, and resisting temptation? What did 4th century Christians think about virtues and vices, and whether they were (or weren’t) related to the Christian life? Is it better for Christians to seek a place of solitude or community when focusing on heavenly things versus worldly things? How does Mammon factor into this? What does Scripture teach about the evil one, demons, dark powers, and evil spirits? Do we as modern Christians agree with Athanasius and Antony’s views about spiritual warfare, and if not, why? This and much, much more on this week’s episode.
    453: Athanasius - Against the Wiles of Satan

  2. Faith and Fundraising? (Luke 21:1-4)

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    04/02/26
    4 mins
    By Daniel Emery Price | Scott Keith
    In this episode of Tough Text, Daniel Price and Scott Keith examine Jesus’ teaching about the widow’s offering in Luke 21, challenging the common use of the passage as a fundraising sermon.
    Faith and Fundraising? (Luke 21:1-4)

  3. Free Faith Not Free Will (HWSS 25)

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    03/19/26
    4 mins
    By Steven Paulson
    In this episode, Dr. Steven Paulson speaks at the most recent Here We Still Stand Conference on Martin Luther’s teaching in The Bondage of the Will.
    Free Faith Not Free Will (HWSS 25)

  4. Mysticism Through Suffering

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    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.
    Mysticism Through Suffering

  5. No Bootstraps To Pull Up (Proverbs 29:10-14)

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    02/19/26
    5 mins
    By Daniel Emery Price | Scott Keith
    In this episode of Tough Texts, Dan Price and Scott Keith continue reading Proverbs 29, exploring themes of reproof, the nature of bloodthirsty men, the contrast between fools and wise men, the responsibilities of rulers, and the relationship between the poor and their oppressors. They emphasize the importance of listening to wisdom, the consequences of falsehood, and the hope found in a faithful king who judges with equity.
    No Bootstraps To Pull Up (Proverbs 29:10-14)

  6. Breaking and Turning Stiff Necks (Proverbs 29:1-3)

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    01/23/26
    5 mins
    By Daniel Emery Price | Scott Keith
    In this episode of Tough Texts, Dan Price and Scott Keith look into Proverbs 29.
    Breaking and Turning Stiff Necks (Proverbs 29:1-3)

  7. 424: Kleinig - The Role of the Holy Spirit in the Divine Service

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    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?
    424: Kleinig - The Role of the Holy Spirit in the Divine Service

  8. Grace and Absolution in Wake Up Dead Man with David Zahl

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    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.
    Grace and Absolution in Wake Up Dead Man with David Zahl

  9. On Apathy and Excuses

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    09/10/25
    4 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    David and Adam discuss religious apathy and the excuses people give for avoiding church.
    On Apathy and Excuses

  10. Spiritual but not religious, nones, et cetera episode artwork

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    09/03/25
    4 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    David and Adam begin a conversation on what to think and do about the religiously unaffiliated--those who claim to be spiritual but not religious and/or check the "none" box on religious surveys.
    Spiritual but not religious, nones, et cetera episode artwork

  11. Did Jesus really exist?

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    08/27/25
    4 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    David and Adam address the claim that Richard Dawkins and other skeptics have made, asserting that Jesus may not have existed and, even if he did, the historical evidence is unreliable.
    Did Jesus really exist?

  12. Mysticism Through Love

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    08/20/25
    5 mins
    By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith
    In this episode of the Outlaw God podcast, Steven Paulson and Caleb Keith take a look into Eastern and Western influences on mysticism.
    Mysticism Through Love