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
Monday, February 23, 2026

02/23/26

13 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question asked such that it got Dan’s attention!
- Reformation History
- Christian History
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.
Friday, January 16, 2026

01/16/26

13 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a key advisor behind the Reformation in Germany: George Spalatin.
- Reformation History
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.
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.
417: Luther - A deep, evil corruption of nature that reason does not comprehend

11/21/25

8 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

How Deep Is Your Love! In this episode, we continue our reading of the Smalcald Articles, focusing our attention on sin and the law. What is sin? What does it do to us? What are its effects? And, in following, what is the relationship of the law to sin? Does the law empower us to sin less? Can the law produce good works and good fruits? What is the function of pastoral care in relation to sin and the law? All this and much, much more on this episode of the podcast.
Why is Luther's Bondage of the Will Ignored?

10/27/25

6 mins

By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Adam Francisco | Steven Paulson

In this live episode of the Thinking Fellows, Caleb, Scott, Steve, and Adam discuss why Martin Luther’s The Bondage of the Will is one of the most important yet most overlooked works of the Reformation.
Monday, October 20, 2025

10/20/25

11 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about the divisions amongst Protestants.
- Christian History
- Reformation History
The Bondage of the Will: A Simple Overview

10/14/25

5 mins

By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

What led Martin Luther to write The Bondage of the Will? This podcast explores the historical background and central message of one of Luther’s most significant works.