Practical Theology

310: Sasse - The Theologia Crucis belongs to the Western Church

06/04/23

8 mins

By Christopher Gillespie Donavon Riley

It’s the Cross, Stupid. In this episode, we discuss how God makes a theologian of the cross, how the theology of glory infiltrates churches and their doctrine, and how the cross of Christ reveals the truth about human history.
306: Nagel - The Medicine of Immortality

05/08/23

4 mins

By Christopher Gillespie Donavon Riley

Honey, Where Did This Thing Come From? In this episode, we discuss the Lord’s Supper, early church tradition, worship, and the question, “Where did this come from?” At the same time, we read Dr. Norman Nagel’s essay, “Medicine of Immortality and Antidote against Death.”
301: Nestigen - The Two Kingdoms Distinction

04/05/23

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie Donavon Riley

Distinct, But Not Divided. In this episode, we discuss the Christian doctrine of the two kingdoms and its consequences for the Christian life while reading James Nestigen's "The Two Kingdoms Distinction."
10/13/22

2 mins

By Flame Sarah Crowder Dan van Voorhis Kelsi Klembara Scott Keith Caleb Keith Rod Rosenbladt Magnus Persson Loso Jacob Smith Delwyn Campbell David Zahl Michael Berg Blake Flattley Gretchen Ronnevik Jim Nestingen Ken Sundet Jones Donavon Riley Bob Hiller Paul Koch Chad Bird John T. Pless Steven Paulson Daniel Emery Price Erick Sorensen

Consciences Captive to the Word of God
- Conscience
- Practical Theology
We Cannot Serve God and Mammon

10/11/22

14 mins

By Donavon Riley

We can appreciate what we have received from God, we can receive it all as free gift, but only when we stop investing in fool's gold.
How Can An Addict Be Born Again?

09/19/22

8 mins

By Donavon Riley

When we cry to the Lord in our trouble, he will send us a preacher with words that deliver us from destruction.
The Church Is Already Woke

09/06/22

12 mins

By Donavon Riley

Only by faith in Christ are we truly awake.
How God Made Mary a Theologian of the Cross

05/19/22

10 mins

By Donavon Riley

The point Luther made, again and again, was that distance between God and sinners is collapsed when the crucified Christ himself comes to sinners through a preacher.
God's Mercy Never Dries Up

01/26/22

6 mins

By Donavon Riley

Our hope is God's mercy. It's like a well that never dries up. His mercies were there before he created us. They are present for us today.
Offering the Sacrifice of Thanksgiving

11/22/21

8 mins

By Donavon Riley

That's how true faith talks. It doesn't talk about itself. It says "Thank you!" to the one who gives healing and salvation.
You Are Not Forgotten

06/02/21

9 mins

By Donavon Riley

We prefer God to forgive our sin by not paying attention to it. Then our prayer is not for grace but that God would overlook and wink at us from the sidelines.
Fearing the Gospel

05/14/21

9 mins

By Donavon Riley

Faith isn’t something that needs to be done. It’s something to be enjoyed because faith is a gift bestowed by God’s word through the hearing of the Gospel.

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