Ministry of the Church

Idolatry of Growth with Bob Hiller

11/24/23

5 mins

By Katie Koplin Gretchen Ronnevik Bob Hiller
327: Karl Barth - How to Preach to Prisoners

11/08/23

9 mins

By Christopher Gillespie Donavon Riley

In this episode, we discuss preaching to those in prison, the consequences of sin, and the power of the gospel. We read excerpts from Karl Barth’s prison sermons and converse about preaching, pastoral care to the vulnerable, where Jesus locates himself for the preaching of the Gospel, and how we can all “set the captives free” through the power of the Gospel proclaimed for the forgiveness of sin.
Epistle: 1 John 3:1-3 (All Saints Day: Series A)

11/05/23

30 mins

By John Bombaro

John’s excitement invites his readers to lay hold of this above all else: The lavish love of God.
But pastors . . . what would you say you DO here?

10/27/23

4 mins

By Troy Neujahr Craig Donofrio

We're back, baby! Craig and Troy reunite and use the occasion of Craig's new pastoral ministry to discuss what it means to be a pastor.
- Ministry of the Church
For You best of encore: The Church in Exile

10/13/23

4 mins

By Troy Neujahr Craig Donofrio

In the few weeks while Craig finishes up his move to Minnesota and while Troy digs himself out from under an avalanche of writing and research, For You Radio takes the opportunity to revisit some of our favorite episodes.
- Christianity in America
- Ministry of the Church
Preaching Us Beyond our Comfort Zones

09/23/23

16 mins

By Robert Kolb

God is placing us in new situations. His unchanging and utterly reliable Word provides our only anchor.
322: An Early Lutheran Ordination

09/23/23

8 mins

By Christopher Gillespie Donavon Riley

Baptized, Confirmed, and Ordained. In this episode, we discuss the early Lutheran formulation of calling and ordination of pastors and preachers. What is ordination, when does it happen, are their rules and rites that must be followed, and much, much more!
321: Luther - The Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss Teachers

09/16/23

10 mins

By Christopher Gillespie Donavon Riley

You can call me any day or night. Call me! In this episode, we read Martin Luther’s verbosely titled treatise, “That a Christian Assembly or Congregation has the Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss Teachers, Established and Proven by Scripture." We discuss ordination, church authority, the doctrine of the pastoral call, and much more.
Defeating the Goliath of Addiction

09/06/23

12 mins

By Donavon Riley

We must also address the stigma surrounding addiction within so many churches.
319: Graff - Baalism in the Life of the Church

09/02/23

9 mins

By Christopher Gillespie Donavon Riley

We Need to Get Ba’aled Out. In this episode, we read Warren Graff’s article, "Baalism in the Life of the Church," and discuss the roots of Baal worship in Israel and its consequences for Israel and churches today.
Accountability

08/27/23

4 mins

By Adam Francisco Scott Keith Caleb Keith Bruce Hillman

Are accountability groups a good idea? The Thinking Fellows discuss the potential use of accountability groups in the church.
Justification as Purification

08/26/23

18 mins

By Robert Kolb

Jesus purifies His own and ends their identification as unfit to appear in His presence or in front of other people as the person we identify as our true self.

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