Podcast Overview

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Sinner Saint: a Surprising Primer to the Christian Life

06/06/25

5 mins

By Gretchen Ronnevik | Katie Koplin | Luke Kjolhaug

Our friend, Pastor Luke Kjolhaug just released a book that we are so excited about. Since we live within driving distance from him, we attended his book launch in Alexandria, MN, at Cherry Street Books, and recorded a podcast before the audience there.
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.
John 14:23-31 – Pentecost (C)

06/02/25

4 mins

By Steven Paulson | John W. Hoyum

On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson take up the texts for Pentecost.
Malice and milk

05/28/25

4 mins

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

No, that's not the new buffet special at Pizza Ranch.
- The Christian Life
- 1 and 2 Peter
John 16:12-22 – Easter 5 (C) episode artwork

05/12/25

4 mins

By Steven Paulson | John W. Hoyum

On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. In this text, the Holy Spirit is witness is only to Jesus Christ and no other.
The Curious Case of Mark Renner

03/24/25

4 mins

By Craig Donofrio | Troy Neujahr

Craig and Troy invite special guest Pastor Mark J. Renner to discuss his recent book Curious Cases: A Series of Short Pastoral Case Studies.
Anti-Social Generation

03/20/25

6 mins

By Gretchen Ronnevik | Katie Koplin

The Atlantic published a large article called "Anti-Social Century" which spurred on a conversation with Gretchen and Katie on why this generation of people is anti-social, and what to do about it.
Do not believe every spirit

03/10/25

3 mins

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

Yes, but how do we know that we believe the truth?
Episode 312: Formalism (Ritualism)

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 311: Routine and Contemplation

02/18/25

7 mins

By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston

In episode THREE HUNDRED AND ELEVEN, Jason and Wade build on the previous episode’s discussion of monasticism by focusing on two aspects of the monastic life from which we can draw practical lessons: routine and contemplation.
- The Christian Life
381: Kleinig - The Things That Make a Theologian

02/15/25

8 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Who Made Who? Today, we read an essay by Rev. Dr. John Kleinig about what makes a theologian. Dr. Kleinig explains Martin Luther’s threefold description of how the master of theology, the Holy Spirit, makes one a theologian through contemplative prayer, meditating on Scripture within the communion of saints, and being translated into the kingdom of heaven by God’s Word—all this and much more on this week’s episode of the podcast.
Marriage Vows

02/13/25

6 mins

By Gretchen Ronnevik | Katie Koplin

For Valentine's Day, Gretchen Ronnevik and Katie Koplin talk about the trend of writing marriage vows, and some of the pitfalls of such a trend.