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Banned Books394: Paulson - The Battle of WordsStrong Words for a Strong Word. In this episode, we read Steven Paulson’s book, The Outlaw God. We discuss preaching, doing God’s Word to listeners, calling out curses and blessing confessions, using strong words to expose and condemn the devil and the world, and much, much more. SHOW NOTES: Steven Paulson - Outlaw God https://amzn.to/4kHmP8s Outlaw God https://www.1517.org/podcasts/outlawgod Theology is for Proclamation https://amzn.to/4kNVRw5 More from 1517: Support 1517 Podcast Network: https://www.1517.org/donate-p...2025-05-312h 25
Banned Books393: Table TalkI’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm. In this episode, we discuss how pre-modern church history, the Industrial Revolution, therapeutics, language, corporate culture, and the flight of heretics from Europe in the 17th-18th century affected contemporary Western churches. SHOW NOTES: The Sovereign Individual: Mastering the Transition to the Information Age https://amzn.to/43cElvv On Pornography, Hunger, and Holy Rescue https://www.1517.org/articles/on-pornography-hunger-and-holy-rescue More from 1517: Support 1517 Podcast Network: https://www.1517.org/donate-podcasts 1517 Podcasts: http://www.1517.org/podcasts 1517 on YouTube: https://www.youtu...2025-05-221h 26
Banned Books392: Keller - What Is the Church?Come Together, Right Now… In this episode, we read from Tim Keller’s sermon, which asks, “What is the Church?” We discuss the relationship between churches and culture, what the church is and isn’t, where we locate faith, whether Christian faith changes one’s values, and much more. SHOW NOTES: A Vision for a Gospel Centered Life by Dr. Timothy Keller https://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/sdg/keller/AVisionforaGospel-CenteredLifeTimothyJKeller.pdf Dalai Lama https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalai_Lama 160: Timothy Keller - Biblical justice differs in significant ways from all the secular a...2025-05-162h 45
Banned Books391: The gracious will and good pleasure of God in Christ JesusBurning Down The House. In this episode, we continue our discussion of election, addressing the certainty of election, how we are chosen, the human limits of perseverance in faith, why the pope is a bad example of Christian piety, and how old Adam tries to invert election by burying it in our sacrifices and pious morality. SHOW NOTES: The Book of Concord (New Translation): The Confessions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church https://amzn.to/3YbpA9h Concerning the Eternal Predestination and Election of God https://thebookofconcord.org/formula-of-concord-solid-declaration/article-xi/ Tw...2025-05-092h 08
Banned Books390: Concerning the Eternal Predestination and Election of GodSomebody Told Me. In this episode, we read the Book of Concord on election, and discuss why God chooses to forgive all people on the cross, why some reject the gospel, why Lutherans reject double predestination, what the consequences are to trust that we are always justified for Christ’s sake, and much, much more. SHOW NOTES: The Book of Concord (New Translation): The Confessions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church https://amzn.to/3YbpA9h Concerning the Eternal Predestination and Election of God https://thebookofconcord.org/formula-of-concord-epitome/article-xi/ Two Hundr...2025-05-012h 19
Banned Books389: The Power and Primacy of the PopeOver And Done With. In this episode, we read Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope and discuss the validity of the papacy’s claims to divine authority, the response of Lutherans and Protestants to the death of Pope Francis, how to love one’s neighbor while disagreeing them, the distinction between heterodoxy and heresy, and much much more. SHOW NOTES: Complete Sermons of Martin Luther - Klug https://duckduckgo.com/?q=complete+sermons+of+martin+luther+klug&t=osx&ia=shopping&iax=shopping Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue: The Untol...2025-04-252h 13
Banned Books388: Luther - Maundy ThursdaySunday Bloody Sunday In this episode, we read Martin Luther’s sermon for Maundy Thursday (1534), discussing the Lord’s Supper, polity, sacramental piety, fellowship, election, and all the rabbit trails we follow… SHOW NOTES: Complete Sermons of Martin Luther - Klug https://duckduckgo.com/?q=complete+sermons+of+martin+luther+klug&t=osx&ia=shopping&iax=shopping Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue: The Untold History of English by John McWhorter https://amzn.to/42jreZ0 Postman quote: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/7942005-what-orwell-feared-were-those-who-would-ban-books-what More from 1517: Support 1517 Podcast...2025-04-192h 00
Banned Books387: Flacius - Adiaphora and TyrannyCan’t You See. In this episode, we read the Lutheran theologian Matthias Flacius, and discuss inter-church debates, the Lord’s Supper as ground zero for most church conflicts, the consequences of compromise in matters of faith, the limits of love, and when it’s time to push away from the table and go into prayer. SHOW NOTES: Adiaphora and Tyranny https://amzn.to/4iSmFKN Bente on Flacius Heresy https://thebookofconcord.org/introductory-materials/historical-introductions/the-flacian-controversy/ Matthias Flacius and the Survival of Luther's Reform https://amzn.to/4jiRHeP Aspidoche...2025-04-133h 03
Banned Books386: Pastoral Debrief with a bit of FlaciusKick Out the Jams. In this episode, we focus on the raw, real work of life in the parish—the ordinary burdens, the hidden insecurities, and the quiet faith that holds it all together. We explore the distinction between philosophy and theology and why attempts to fuse them often leave both diminished. There’s talk of reformation—its drama, its necessity, and its cost. We reflect on the pervasive victim-perpetrator dynamic that shapes so much of modern life and how the gospel when rightly preached, breaks that cycle. At the heart of it all is this: the power...2025-04-052h 32
Banned Books385: Woodford - Great Commission, Great Confusion, or Great Confession?Hey, Hey, What Can I Do? In this episode, we read Lucas Woodford’s book, Great Commission, Great Confusion, or Great Confession? and discuss the Great Commission, evangelism, the radical gospel, the purpose of the church’s preaching about Jesus, post-modern consumerism, and many, many rabbit trails into uncharted topics. SHOW NOTES: Great Commission, Great Confusion, or Great Confession? https://amzn.to/41OqgUn Butler's Lives of the Saints https://amzn.to/3DWiw9y More from 1517: Support 1517 Podcast Network: https://www.1517.org/donate-podcasts 1517 Podcasts: http://www.1517.org/podcast...2025-03-272h 17
Banned Books384: Peterson - The Stunted ImaginationFirst It Giveth. In this episode, we discuss Jonah’s vocation, gospel imagination, dogmatic materialism, spell casting, the contemporary effects of the Industrial Revolution, and God’s preference for wasted places while reading Eugene Peterson's Under the Unpredictable Plant: An Exploration in Vocational Holiness. SHOW NOTES: Eugene H. Peterson (1932–2018) was a longtime pastor and professor of spiritual theology at Regent College, Vancouver, British Columbia. His many acclaimed books include Tell It Slant, The Jesus Way, Eat This Book, and the contemporary translation of the Bible titled The Message. Under the Unpredictable Plant: An E...2025-03-212h 26
Banned Books383: Tolkien - The 'protestant' search backwards for 'simplicity' and directness ... is mistaken and indeed vainAnd so it begins. In this episode, we read the letters of J.R.R. Tolkien for Lent. We discuss sin and mercy, Eden and scientific materialism, ecumenism and cults, and much more! SHOW NOTES: The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien https://amzn.to/3FbRqLS Shelby Foote https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shelby_Foote Phrygian Mode https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phrygian_mode Max Richter - The New Four Seasons Vivaldi Recomposed https://www.maxrichter-fourseasons.com/en/ "The phrase “kill your darlings” originated with British...2025-03-083h 15
Banned Books382: Riley - Our False Gods and AddictionThe Impossible Prize In this episode, we explore The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction, a forthcoming book that examines addiction not just as a habit or illness, but as a form of misplaced worship. We discuss how addiction draws us toward false gods, demanding our devotion and shaping our lives in ways we barely recognize. More than a personal struggle, addiction weaves itself into families, communities, and churches—warping trust, distorting love, and hollowing out the soul. How can we reclaim what has been lost? How do we confront addiction not just physically and mentally, but as a de...2025-02-282h 39
Banned Books381: Kleinig - The Things That Make a TheologianWho 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. SHOW NOTES: John Kleinig - Oration, Meditatio, Tentatio https://ctsfw.net/media/pdfs/kleinigoratio.pdf John Kleinig j...2025-02-152h 04
Banned Books380: Anselm - Bracing the Heart Against DespairYou May Be Right… In this episode of Banned Books, we read Anselm of Canterbury’s Meditation on Sin and Penance. We discuss the consequences of sin, the Fountain of Mercy, Jesus’ excuses, the doctrine of simul iustus et peccator, theological presuppositions, and how we speak influences our behavior. SHOW NOTES: St. Anselm’s Book of Meditations and Prayers https://www.documentacatholicaomnia.eu/03d/1033-1109,_Anselmus_Cantuariensis,_Meditationes_et_Orationes,_EN.pdf Sin and Confession on the Eve of the Reformation https://amzn.to/3CG0oA9 Smalcald III https://thebookofconcord.org/smalcald-a...2025-02-092h 14
Banned Books379: Chrysostom - On Wealth and PovertyDig, Lazarus, Dig! In this episode of Banned Books, we read St. John Chrysostom’s sermon on the Rich Man and Lazarus — wealth, poverty, Satanic feasts, ivory beds, spiritual warriors, Chaldean comfort dogs, and the dangers of actors and perfume on this podcast episode. SHOW NOTES: On Wealth and Poverty: St. John Chrysostom https://amzn.to/42HecoN Taylorism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_management Till We Have Faces - Symbolic World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNIiViaCdYE Midwest v. Everybody https://x.com/midwestern_ope/ 2025-02-012h 14
Banned Books378: Giertz - The Essential Firm KernelsLeper Messiah. In this episode, we read Bo Giertz’s commentary on Jesus’ healing of a leper and Cornelius’ servant… boy… slave boy. Giertz addresses textual criticism, catechesis, miracles, and the liturgy of the Church, and we delve into the effect of disbelief in Jesus’ power to heal and make whole affects modern Christians and non-believers alike. SHOW NOTES: Giertz Books from 1517 https://shop.1517.org/search?type=product&q=giertz Gutenberg https://www.britannica.com/biography/Johannes-Gutenberg/Printing-of-the-Bible Laborers For Christ to cease operations in June https://reporter.lcms.org/2020/labo...2025-01-252h 32
Banned Books377: Origen - The Church as Superior to All Things PaganGood Christians, One and All Rejoice? In this episode, we read Origen’s response to Celsus about whether or not Christians are detrimental or beneficial to society. Does the Church uplift or undermine culture? What part does faith play in living a virtuous life? SHOW NOTES: Understandings of the Church by E. Glenn Hinson https://amzn.to/4iTKi6a Anthony the Great https://www.1517.org/podcast-overview/2025-01-17 Collapse article https://open.substack.com/pub/thehonestsorcerer/p/collapse-will-look-nothing-like-in?r=3ly85t&utm_medium=ios An Atheist visits an O...2025-01-182h 47
Banned Books376: Origen - Commentary on the Epistle to the RomansSuperabundance. In this episode, we read Origen’s commentary on St. Paul’s epistle to the Romans. We discuss the accusations leveled at Origen’s orthodoxy, exegetical method, and critique of Marcion and discuss how what was written so long ago is relevant to Christians today. SHOW NOTES: Origen - Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans https://www.thetbs.org/study-materials/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Commentary-on-the-Epistle-to-the-Romans-by-Origen-z-lib.org_.pdf Origen bio https://www.theopedia.com/origen To a God Unknown - Steinbeck https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_a_God_Unknown Mor...2025-01-112h 34
Banned Books375: A New Year and the Same Old Stuff (Pliny, Clement, and Justin)Same Old Story. In this episode, we read various Christian and non-Christian sources from the first two centuries, discussing their understandings of Jesus Christ, the church, law, and the Gospel, and the effect of the Christian faith on people in Roman society. SHOW NOTES: Norman Nagel, Selected Sermons https://amzn.to/3VO4Tim Norman Nagel YouTube https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=norman+nagel What happened to Segway? https://www.businessinsider.com/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-segway-cops-and-tourists-2020-6 Heliand https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heliand Kenneth E. Bailey https://www.a...2025-01-042h 02
Banned Books374: Nagel - A Sermon for Christmas DayThat’s How Love Goes. In this episode, we read a Christmas sermon by Norman Nagel and discuss the nativity, the mother of God, iconography, Bible translating, story-telling traditions, teaching through the story, God’s strange way of loving people, and people’s expectations of Christmas and how it affects the Church. SHOW NOTES: Norman Nagel, Selected Sermons https://amzn.to/3VO4Tim Norman Nagel YouTube https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=norman+nagel What happened to Segway? https://www.businessinsider.com/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-segway-cops-and-tourists-2020-6 Heliand https://en.wikipedia.org/wik...2024-12-212h 02
Banned Books373: Luther - You have the Mystery of GodTighten Up. In this episode, we read Martin Luther’s Advent 3 ordination sermon, discussing rites and ceremonies, church traditions, God’s mysteries versus the devil’s, and much pastoral talk about transparency and honesty amongst brothers and sisters in the Gospel. SHOW NOTES: Luther's Works Volume 57:45 https://amzn.to/4ieJbO6 The Mystery of Christ . . . and Why We Don't Get It — Robert Farrar Capon https://amzn.to/3ZQ38nm The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction https://amzn.to/3BhHUp7 More from 1517: Support 1517 Podcast Network: https://www.1517.org/donate-po...2024-12-142h 38
Banned Books372: Luther - A Lovely and Joyous SermonCountdown to Armageddon. In this episode, we read Martin Luther’s Advent 2 sermon (1532) and discuss signs and symbols, the liturgical calendar, funerals, preaching, and many many other things of an episodic nature. SHOW NOTES: Luther's Works Volume 57:45 https://amzn.to/4ieJbO6 Ordering Our Days in His Peace https://amzn.to/3CXXEht Worshiping with Angels and Archangels https://amzn.to/4ip3s3s More from 1517: Support 1517 Podcast Network: https://www.1517.org/donate-podcasts 1517 Podcasts: http://www.1517.org/podcasts 1517 on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChDdMiZJv8oYMJQQx...2024-12-102h 08
Christian History AlmanacFueling the Mission: Supporting 1517 to Proclaim the GospelSupport 1517 This Giving Tuesday This is Caleb Keith, director of the 1517 Podcast Network. Today, as many of you may know, is Giving Tuesday. On this special day, I have a question for you: Does this podcast bring Jesus and His Gospel of peace into your life on a regular basis? At 1517, our mission—and the mission of the 1517 Podcast Network—is to declare and defend the Good News that we are forgiven and free through the death and resurrection of Christ alone. Because of Jesus, God has made peace with you and continues to actively give you His...2024-12-0432 min
Outside OurselvesFueling the Mission: Supporting 1517 to Proclaim the GospelSupport 1517 This Giving Tuesday
This is Caleb Keith, director of the 1517 Podcast Network. Today, as many of you may know, is Giving Tuesday. On this special day, I have a question for you: Does this podcast bring Jesus and His Gospel of peace into your life on a regular basis? At 1517, our mission—and the mission of the 1517 Podcast Network—is to declare and defend the Good News that we are forgiven and free through the death and resurrection of Christ alone. Because of Jesus, God has made peace with you and continues to acti...2024-12-0332 min
Christianity On TrialFueling the Mission: Supporting 1517 to Proclaim the GospelSupport 1517 This Giving Tuesday This is Caleb Keith, director of the 1517 Podcast Network. Today, as many of you may know, is Giving Tuesday. On this special day, I have a question for you: Does this podcast bring Jesus and His Gospel of peace into your life on a regular basis? At 1517, our mission—and the mission of the 1517 Podcast Network—is to declare and defend the Good News that we are forgiven and free through the death and resurrection of Christ alone. Because of Jesus, God has made peace with you and continues to actively give you His...2024-12-0332 min
Hidden StreamsFueling the Mission: Supporting 1517 to Proclaim the GospelSupport 1517 This Giving Tuesday This is Caleb Keith, director of the 1517 Podcast Network. Today, as many of you may know, is Giving Tuesday. On this special day, I have a question for you: Does this podcast bring Jesus and His Gospel of peace into your life on a regular basis? At 1517, our mission—and the mission of the 1517 Podcast Network—is to declare and defend the Good News that we are forgiven and free through the death and resurrection of Christ alone. Because of Jesus, God has made peace with you and continues to actively give you His...2024-12-0332 min
You Are Forgiven RadioFueling the Mission: Supporting 1517 to Proclaim the GospelSupport 1517 This Giving Tuesday This is Caleb Keith, director of the 1517 Podcast Network. Today, as many of you may know, is Giving Tuesday. On this special day, I have a question for you: Does this podcast bring Jesus and His Gospel of peace into your life on a regular basis? At 1517, our mission—and the mission of the 1517 Podcast Network—is to declare and defend the Good News that we are forgiven and free through the death and resurrection of Christ alone. Because of Jesus, God has made peace with you and continues to actively give you His...2024-12-0332 min
Freely GivenFueling the Mission: Supporting 1517 to Proclaim the GospelSupport 1517 This Giving Tuesday This is Caleb Keith, director of the 1517 Podcast Network. Today, as many of you may know, is Giving Tuesday. On this special day, I have a question for you: Does this podcast bring Jesus and His Gospel of peace into your life on a regular basis? At 1517, our mission—and the mission of the 1517 Podcast Network—is to declare and defend the Good News that we are forgiven and free through the death and resurrection of Christ alone. Because of Jesus, God has made peace with you and continues to actively give you His...2024-12-0332 min
For You RadioFueling the Mission: Supporting 1517 to Proclaim the GospelSupport 1517 This Giving Tuesday This is Caleb Keith, director of the 1517 Podcast Network. Today, as many of you may know, is Giving Tuesday. On this special day, I have a question for you: Does this podcast bring Jesus and His Gospel of peace into your life on a regular basis? At 1517, our mission—and the mission of the 1517 Podcast Network—is to declare and defend the Good News that we are forgiven and free through the death and resurrection of Christ alone. Because of Jesus, God has made peace with you and continues to actively give you His...2024-12-0332 min
Tough TextsFueling the Mission: Supporting 1517 to Proclaim the GospelSupport 1517 This Giving Tuesday This is Caleb Keith, director of the 1517 Podcast Network. Today, as many of you may know, is Giving Tuesday. On this special day, I have a question for you: Does this podcast bring Jesus and His Gospel of peace into your life on a regular basis? At 1517, our mission—and the mission of the 1517 Podcast Network—is to declare and defend the Good News that we are forgiven and free through the death and resurrection of Christ alone. Because of Jesus, God has made peace with you and continues to actively give you His...2024-12-0332 min
A Field Guide to the BibleFueling the Mission: Supporting 1517 to Proclaim the GospelSupport 1517 This Giving Tuesday This is Caleb Keith, director of the 1517 Podcast Network. Today, as many of you may know, is Giving Tuesday. On this special day, I have a question for you: Does this podcast bring Jesus and His Gospel of peace into your life on a regular basis? At 1517, our mission—and the mission of the 1517 Podcast Network—is to declare and defend the Good News that we are forgiven and free through the death and resurrection of Christ alone. Because of Jesus, God has made peace with you and continues to actively give you His...2024-12-0332 min
40 Minutes In The Old TestamentFueling the Mission: Supporting 1517 to Proclaim the GospelSupport 1517 This Giving Tuesday This is Caleb Keith, director of the 1517 Podcast Network. Today, as many of you may know, is Giving Tuesday. On this special day, I have a question for you: Does this podcast bring Jesus and His Gospel of peace into your life on a regular basis? At 1517, our mission—and the mission of the 1517 Podcast Network—is to declare and defend the Good News that we are forgiven and free through the death and resurrection of Christ alone. Because of Jesus, God has made peace with you and continues to actively give you His...2024-12-0332 min
Unveiling MercyFueling the Mission: Supporting 1517 to Proclaim the GospelSupport 1517 This Giving Tuesday This is Caleb Keith, director of the 1517 Podcast Network. Today, as many of you may know, is Giving Tuesday. On this special day, I have a question for you: Does this podcast bring Jesus and His Gospel of peace into your life on a regular basis? At 1517, our mission—and the mission of the 1517 Podcast Network—is to declare and defend the Good News that we are forgiven and free through the death and resurrection of Christ alone. Because of Jesus, God has made peace with you and continues to actively give you His...2024-12-0332 min
Faith and Reason ExchangeFueling the Mission: Supporting 1517 to Proclaim the GospelSupport 1517 This Giving Tuesday This is Caleb Keith, director of the 1517 Podcast Network. Today, as many of you may know, is Giving Tuesday. On this special day, I have a question for you: Does this podcast bring Jesus and His Gospel of peace into your life on a regular basis? At 1517, our mission—and the mission of the 1517 Podcast Network—is to declare and defend the Good News that we are forgiven and free through the death and resurrection of Christ alone. Because of Jesus, God has made peace with you and continues to actively give you His...2024-12-0332 min
Banned BooksFueling the Mission: Supporting 1517 to Proclaim the GospelSupport 1517 This Giving Tuesday This is Caleb Keith, director of the 1517 Podcast Network. Today, as many of you may know, is Giving Tuesday. On this special day, I have a question for you: Does this podcast bring Jesus and His Gospel of peace into your life on a regular basis? At 1517, our mission—and the mission of the 1517 Podcast Network—is to declare and defend the Good News that we are forgiven and free through the death and resurrection of Christ alone. Because of Jesus, God has made peace with you and continues to actively give you His...2024-12-0332 min
Outlaw GodFueling the Mission: Supporting 1517 to Proclaim the GospelSupport 1517 This Giving Tuesday This is Caleb Keith, director of the 1517 Podcast Network. Today, as many of you may know, is Giving Tuesday. On this special day, I have a question for you: Does this podcast bring Jesus and His Gospel of peace into your life on a regular basis? At 1517, our mission—and the mission of the 1517 Podcast Network—is to declare and defend the Good News that we are forgiven and free through the death and resurrection of Christ alone. Because of Jesus, God has made peace with you and continues to actively give you His...2024-12-0332 min
Thinking FellowsFueling the Mission: Supporting 1517 to Proclaim the GospelSupport 1517 This Giving Tuesday This is Caleb Keith, director of the 1517 Podcast Network. Today, as many of you may know, is Giving Tuesday. On this special day, I have a question for you: Does this podcast bring Jesus and His Gospel of peace into your life on a regular basis? At 1517, our mission—and the mission of the 1517 Podcast Network—is to declare and defend the Good News that we are forgiven and free through the death and resurrection of Christ alone. Because of Jesus, God has made peace with you and continues to actively give you His...2024-12-0332 minThinking FellowsFueling the Mission: Supporting 1517 to Proclaim the GospelSupport 1517 This Giving Tuesday This is Caleb Keith, director of the 1517 Podcast Network. Today, as many of you may know, is Giving Tuesday. On this special day, I have a question for you: Does this podcast bring Jesus and His Gospel of peace into your life on a regular basis? At 1517, our mission—and the mission of the 1517 Podcast Network—is to declare and defend the Good News that we are forgiven and free through the death and resurrection of Christ alone. Because of Jesus, God has made peace with you and continues to actively give you His...2024-12-0332 min
Banned Books371: Pastoral Debrief - On Storytelling and MythReach for The Sky. This episode discusses the Augsburg Confession, the Church, and what makes a good fanatic. We dig into the Church's language, symbolism, meaning, and rites today. How can we best use narrative theology to catechize? Did Jesus have to die for your traditions and worship? Is there anyone in heaven that hasn’t fallen into sin? This and much more today on the show! More from 1517: Support 1517 Podcast Network: https://www.1517.org/donate-podcasts 1517 Podcasts: http://www.1517.org/podcasts 1517 on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChDdMiZJv8oYMJQQx2vHSzg 1517 Podcast Network on Ap...2024-11-232h 06
Banned Books370: Capon - Proclaiming the Gospel against the Wisdom of the WorldBreak on Through (To The Other Side). In this episode, we discuss preaching to the dead and how to unlock doors when one doesn’t have a good lock pick. We also discuss Robert Capon’s book, Foolishness of Preaching, reading his Easter sermon on John 10. This podcast episode includes preaching, polity, pastoral care, and renegade priests. SHOW NOTES: The Foolishness of Preaching https://a.co/d/gJAndUN Capon Lectures https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3EklwSwR8I Capon Memory https://mbird.com/grace-in-practice/in-loving-memory-of-robert-farrar-capon-1925-2013/ Mo...2024-11-162h 37
Banned Books369: Thielicke - Pathology of the Young Theologian's ConceitThat’s the Power of Love. In this episode, we discuss the shock of infatuation with theological concepts and young theologians' conceit while reading Helmut Thielcke’s A Little Exercise for Young Theologians. We converse about laity and clergy’s relationship to theology, piety, and polity. What is the purpose of theology, its study, teaching, and conversations? How can theology become deadly? What happens when the truth is detached from love? All this and more on a new episode of the podcast! SHOW NOTES: A Little Exercise for Young Theologians by Helmut Thielicke https...2024-11-092h 54
Banned Books368: Cindy Koch - Once Upon a CurseOnce Upon A Time in Genesis. In this episode, we talk with author Cindy Koch about her new book, Once Upon A Curse. We discuss Semitic poetry, the Psalms, Genesis, curses and promises, child-bearing, biblical versus earthly wisdom, freedom and bondage, and the ever-needed reality that is explained and defined by the story of Jesus Christ, the Lamb crucified from the foundation of the world. SHOW NOTES: Once Upon a Curse book https://a.co/d/jboJZ5x Once Upon a Curse Bible Study https://cindykochwrites.com/once-upon-a-curse-gen-3/ Cindy Ko...2024-11-011h 44
Banned Books367: Nestigen - Justification, Vocation, and Location in Luther's Reformation pt. 2Watch Me Work. In this episode, we continue our discussion of justification and vocation as we read "Justification, Vocation, and Location in Luther's Reformation" by James A. Nestigen. Part two of our conversation continues with themes of vocation, location, repentance, humility, personal agency, divine instrumentality, atonement, the relationship of husband and wife to the land, the overlap of heaven and earth, and what to do when we feel like we’ve made a complete mess of our lives. SHOW NOTES: Justification, Vocation, and Location in Luther's Reformation - James A. Nestigen The...2024-10-122h 37
Banned Books366: Nestigen - Justification, Vocation, and Location in Luther's ReformationThey Call Me Rhetorical Working Man. In this episode, we discuss Luther‘s teaching on justification and vocation while reading James Nestingen’s essay on the same topic. We cover feudalism, the rise of capitalism, how the reformation took hold in the cities in Germany, the three estates, the two kingdoms, church life versus social life, and the consequences for Christians of not being grounded in faith and prayer as detailed by Luther, in particular, in his explanations to the petitions of the Lord Prayer. SHOW NOTES: Justification, Vocation, and Location in Luther's Refor...2024-10-051h 53
Banned Books365: Schwarz - Christ's Last Will and TestamentReign in Blood. In this episode of Banned Books, we discuss the Lord’s Supper while reading The Last Supper: The Testament of Jesus by Reinhard Schwarz. We discuss why the distinction between a covenant and a testament is of utmost importance for exegesis, sacramental theology, and Christian life, why promise and gift are central to Luther’s understanding of the sacrament, and how rejecting the sacrament leads to a denial of Christ. SHOW NOTES: The Last Supper: The Testament of Jesus by Reinhard Schwarz (Lutheran Quarterly #9 1995, p.391-404) https://www.lutheranquarterly.org/?page...2024-09-132h 00
Banned Books364: Q&A EpisodeLove, Rain On Me. In this episode, we answer listener questions about whether baptism has an expiration date, why people avoid joining a church, and comfort for women who’ve suffered a miscarriage. SHOW NOTES: Luther Genesis Lectures https://www.gutenberg.org/files/48193/48193-h/48193-h.htm Luther's Counsel for Miscarriage https://www.1517.org/articles/luthers-counsel-for-miscarriage Luther's Comfort For Women Who Have Had A Miscarriage https://www.scribd.com/document/16229457/Luther-s-Comfort-for-Women-Who-Have-Had-a-Miscarriage More from 1517: Support 1517: https://www.1517.org/donate 1517 Podcasts: http://www.1517.org/podcasts 1517 on Youtube: https://www.yout...2024-09-072h 26
Banned Books363: Olson - Liturgy as "Action"Runnin’ Down A Dream. In this episode, we dig deeper into liturgy and “action”—who’s doing what and why in Christian worship? How did the ancient pagans worship their gods, and why? What did the 16th-century Reformers teach about worship? Why should we moderns care? Mimesis, anamnesis, liturgical action, ritual, myth, sacrifices, and sacraments—we’ve got it all this week. SHOW NOTES: LITURGY AS “ACTION” by Oliver K. Olson https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1540-6385.1975.tb00668.x What Is Religion? - with Peter Boghossian (@drpeterboghossian) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...2024-08-301h 41
Banned Books362: Olson - Putting Second Things SecondDo The Thing. In this episode, we discuss liturgy. What is the difference between a sacramental rite and a sacrificial rite? Why are' member berries' so juicy and delicious? Can a priest or the church affect God's actions? Can a church integrate non-Christian rites into its worship? SHOW NOTES: Discord, dialogue, and concord: Studies in the Lutheran Reformation's Formula of concord https://amzn.to/3YWPvCX Episode 360: Part One https://www.1517.org/podcast-overview/360-olson Episode 361: Part Two https://www.1517.org/podcast-overview/361-olson Formula X Epitome https://thebookofconcord.org/for...2024-08-271h 51
Banned Books361: Olson - The Duty of ResistanceStreet-Fighting Man. In this episode, we continue our discussion of the question of when it is permissible for Christians to oppose civil authority. It’s more important than ever for Christians to grasp the fundamentals of vocation, the relation of politics to liturgy, the place of the sacraments within the worship of the church, and the life of Christians, why there cannot be such a thing as a Christian nation. SHOW NOTES: Discord, dialogue, and concord: Studies in the Lutheran Reformation's Formula of concord https://amzn.to/3YWPvCX Episode 360: Part One http...2024-08-162h 22
Banned Books360: Olson - Politics, Liturgics, and Integritas SacramentiWe Worship & Adore… You? In this episode, we discuss the intersection of liturgy and politics as we read Oliver Olson’s essay, Politics, Liturgics, and Integritas Sacramenti. It’s a historical survey of liturgical practice and politics from ancient Israel to the present, discussing the importance of symbolism, meaning, and the purpose of liturgy for faith and life. SHOW NOTES: Discord, dialogue, and concord: Studies in the Lutheran Reformation's Formula of concord https://amzn.to/3YWPvCX Eucharist & Church Fellowship in the First Four Centuries https://amzn.to/3Amcygc Formula X Epitome https://t...2024-08-102h 14
Banned Books359: Table TalkRamble Tamble. In this episode, we do a pastor’s table talk that centers on inculcating a deeper appreciation for heavenly mystery and earthly reality: prayer at home, worship on vacation, the connection of the land to God’s judgment and salvation of his people, the early church’s exegesis, Genesis snd Revelation, and Logos theology that binds the Trinity and Creeds. More from 1517: Support 1517: https://www.1517.org/donate 1517 Podcasts: http://www.1517.org/podcasts 1517 on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChDdMiZJv8oYMJQQx2vHSzg 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channe...2024-07-202h 19
Banned Books358: Melanchthon - Commentary on Romans 3:21ffTick, Tick, Boom. In this episode of Banned Books, we discuss Romans 3 while reading Philip Melanchthon’s commentary on Paul’s epistle. The main topics of conversation are the limitations of the law, faith that saves, gratuitous forgiveness and the living, and the present tense power of the gospel. SHOW NOTES: Commentary on Romans by Melanchthon, Philip, 1497-1560 https://archive.org/details/commentaryonroma0000mela Buy: https://www.cph.org/commentary-on-romans Bio: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Philipp-Melanchthon More from 1517: Support 1517: https://www.1517.org/donate 1517 Podcas...2024-06-292h 43
Banned Books357: Kierkegaard - Fear and TremblingLife Isn’t Fair, and The World Is Mean. In this episode, we discuss Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac while reading Kierkegaard’s commentary and comparing it to Martin Luther and Rene Girard’s comments. It’s a meta-meta episode, and one of us confuses Kierkegaard’s biography with that of Nietzsche for much of the episode. SHOW NOTES: Fear and Trembling - https://www.gutenberg.org/files/60333/60333-h/60333-h.htm#FEAR_AND_TREMBLING Bio https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/kierkegaard/ THE DOLOROUS PASSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST https://www.je...2024-06-222h 11
Banned Books356: Francis Schaeffer - The Centrality of DeathWe Can Be Heroes… In this episode, we discuss death and resurrection, hierarchy and authority, corporatism, Christian nationalism, self-sacrificial love, building a body without Christ as its head, the symbolism of salvation without the Lamb, pop culture tropes, the hero's journey, and teaching Christians not to doubt their salvation. SHOW NOTES: Francis Schaeffer - True Spirituality https://amzn.to/4b5JSEJ Bio https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-francis-schaeffer.html "Calvary" Painting https://www2.cbn.com/news/us/when-you-hurt-yourself-you-also-hurt-god-christian-artist-explains-dramatic-painting-jesus Or... https://www.art4god.com/blog/2016/7/18/jesus-and-heroin 2024-06-152h 58
Banned Books355: Jacques Ellul - Making the Church WorldlyWatching The World Go Down in History. In this episode of Banned Books, we read "False Presence of the Kingdom" by Jacques Ellul and discuss worldly Christianity, the lessons of history, the Machine, focusing on heavenly things to answer earthly questions, seeking the origin of things, and the dangers of being trapped in the present. SHOW NOTES: Jacques Ellul - False Presence of the Kingdom https://amzn.to/4c0tWnY Bio https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Ellul Black Robe (1991) https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/black-robe ...2024-06-102h 19
Banned Books354: Jacques Ellul - Conforming the Church to the Modern WorldIt’s Hip to Be Square. In this episode, we discuss the errors of high anthropology, the kingdom of God, theology of glory, theology of the world, realized eschatology, adding “isms” to Christianity, the necessity of the embodied Word of God, John’s gospel, Colossians, and real antinomianism while reading False Presence of the Kingdom by Jacques Ellul. SHOW NOTES: Jacques Ellul - False Presence of the Kingdom https://amzn.to/4c0tWnY Bio https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Ellul Stanford prison experiment https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanford...2024-05-311h 59
Banned Books353: Bede the Venerable - Transfiguration Homily for LentThis Too Shall Pass. In this episode, we discuss temporary and eternal things, transfiguration, cosmic events, dancing on the liminal edge, mammon, profiteering, earthly vocations, the Trinity, and the music of the spheres. SHOW NOTES: Bede bio https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bede Homilies on the Gospels: Book One - Advent to Lent (Volume 110) - Homily 1.24 on Matthew 16:27-17:9 https://amzn.to/3yJvqVe Grace (photograph) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_(photograph) Butterfly in the Sky (2024) https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/butterfly-in-the-sky Oswald Spengler - T...2024-05-252h 12
Banned Books352: Gregory of Nazianzus - Letter 58 To BasilDear Prudence. In this episode, we focus our discussion on prudence, temperance, and modesty regarding church, marriage, public discourse, and social media while reading Gregory of Nazianzus’ letters to Basil the Great and Gregory of Nyssa about their doctrine of the Holy Spirit and Basil's later death. SHOW NOTES: Gregory of Nazianzus Bio https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_of_Nazianzus Gregory Letter 58 to Basil p. 179 https://dn720005.ca.archive.org/0/items/tertullian-the-early-church-fathers-pdfdrive/Gregory%20of%20Nazianzus%20%28The%20Early%20Church%20Fathers%29%20%28%20PDFDrive%20%29.pdf Herberger - The Great Works of God on...2024-05-172h 38
Banned Books351: Gregory of Nyssa - The Life of MosesGet Down, Manna. In this episode, we discuss manna, the incarnation, liturgy, Christian life, materialism, techno-authoritarianism, modern feminism, divine election, hierarchy and authority, unity in multiplicity, and the power of God’s Word, all while reading The Life of Moses by St. Gregory of Nyssa. SHOW NOTES: Gregory of Nyssa - THE LIFE OF MOSES http://www.newhumanityinstitute.org/pdf-articles/Gregory-of-Nyssa-The-Life-of-Moses.pdf The Funeral of a Great Myth (of Universal or Popular Evolution) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEio0b_IEmM Text of the same: https://www.scifiwright.com/2021/04/funeral-of-a-great-myth-by-cs-lewis/ 2024-05-053h 01
Banned Books345: Peterson - We Live in a World Filtered Through the ImaginationJust My Imagination. In this episode, we read Eugene Peterson’s book, Under the Unpredictable Plant, and discuss theological imagination at length. What are the consequences when the church takes its cues from a culture with no imagination? Can Christians tell biblical stories without a theological imagination? What happens when the earthly and heavenly are divided by a lack of imagination into merely rationalized explanations? SHOW NOTES: Under the Unpredictable Plant: An Exploration in Vocational Holiness https://amzn.to/3VXD1XT Conversations with Rev. Eugene H. Peterson https://www.doxology.us/retu...2024-03-232h 35
Banned Books344: Ambrose - The mystical feast of the altar of the LordPlug In, Baby. In this episode, we read St. Ambrose’s work, On the Mysteries, enjoying his exegesis and defense of the body and blood of Jesus. We also discuss recognizing patterns in the Bible, testing the spirits who want to separate out the heavenly from the earthly, and the importance of symbol and meaning for Christian comfort. SHOW NOTES: Ambrose - On the Mysteries https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/3405.htm Ambrose Bio https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambrose Open Library https://openlibrary.org Succubus https://en.wiki...2024-03-183h 08
Banned Books343: Cyril of Jerusalem - Mystagogical CatechesisLet’s Get Weird. This episode discusses Cyril of Jerusalem’s mystagogical catechesis, especially the Lord’s Supper. We converse about the biblical patterns of the sacraments, anointing, and the higher truth about Jesus as bread from heaven. SHOW NOTES: Cyril - Catechetical Lectures https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/3101.htm SUPPORT: Support 1517 http://www.1517.org/donate-podcasts 1517 Podcasts http://www.1517.org/podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/1517-podcast-network/id6442751370 1517 on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChDdMiZJv8oYMJQQx2vHSzg What’s Ne...2024-03-102h 04
Banned Books342: Luther - Now the Works of the Flesh are PlainEverybody’s Working for the Weekend. In this episode, we continue our Lenten tradition of reading Luther’s Galatians commentary in March, discussing past and present idolatry and why we keep falling for the same sales pitches from the same gods. SHOW NOTES: Martin Luther's Commentary on St. Paul's Epistle To the Galatians (1535) https://shop.1517.org/products/martin-luthers-commentary-on-galatians-1535-lectures, p. 478 Banned Books - Luther’s Galatians Lectures episodes https://www.1517.org/podcasts/luther-galatians Strauss–Howe generational theory https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strauss–Howe_generational_theory SUPPORT:2024-03-022h 14
Banned Books341: John Cassian - The Spirit of AcediaHey, You Guys! In this episode, we discuss the dominant spirit of our age, acedia, by reading and discussing St. John Cassian’s exposition of acedia in The Institutes. SHOW NOTES: The Spirit of Acedia From the Institutes of John Cassian https://www.pathsoflove.com/acedia/cassian-acedia.html#10.1 John Cassian bio https://orthodoxwiki.org/John_Cassian Large Catechism on Acedia https://thebookofconcord.org/large-catechism/part-i/#lc-tc-0099 Panpsychism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panpsychism SUPPORT: Support 1517 http://www.1517.org/donate-podcasts 1517 Podcasts http://www.1517.org/podcasts The 1...2024-02-242h 20
Banned Books340: St. John Chrysostom - Homily on the Gospel of St. John Chapter SixThere’s Power in the Blood. In this episode, we read a homily on John’s Gospel, the power of Christ’s blood, and a whole lot of symbolism in John Chrysostom’s exegesis. SHOW NOTES: St. John Chrysostom HOMILIES ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN https://www.documentacatholicaomnia.eu/03d/0345-0407,_Iohannes_Chrysostomus,_Homilies_on_The_Gospel_Of_John,_EN.pd Absurdity of Moralistic Platitudes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4WHi6Ykmo0 SUPPORT: Support 1517 http://www.1517.org/donate-podcasts 1517 Podcasts http://www.1517.org/podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Po...2024-02-181h 36
Banned Books338: Kleinig - Rituals and the Enactment of the GospelThe Chairman’s Intent. In this episode of Banned Books, we converse about the Gospel, ritual, and how and why God embodies his grace while reading John Kleinig’s article, Rituals and the Enactment of the Gospel. SHOW NOTES: Rituals and the Enactment of the Gospel http://www.ctsfw.net/media/pdfs/RitualsandtheEnactmentoftheGospelKleinig.pdf John Kleinig resources https://www.johnkleinig.com Spiritual Warfare: For the Care of Souls https://a.co/d/6iduYYc Leviticus (Concordia Commentary) https://a.co/d/iijxfC8 Hebrews (Concordia Commentary: a Theolog...2024-02-032h 12
Banned Books337: Chesterton - Heretics: On Sandals and SimplicitySimple Man. In this episode of Banned Books, we read G.K. Chesterton and discuss everything from simple living to the death and resurrection of Christ as the foundation of reality, the higher meaning of cups, and why a tomato is just a tomato. SHOW NOTES: G.K. Chesterton - Heretics https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/470/pg470-images.html#chap10 Biography https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G._K._Chesterton Rituals and the Enactment of the Gospel http://www.ctsfw.net/media/pdfs/RitualsandtheEnactmentoftheGospelKleinig.pdf SU...2024-01-272h 53
Banned Books336: Tolkien - On Christian PreachingKeep The Beat. In this episode, we converse about good and bad sermons as defined by J.R.R. Tolkien. We discuss cosmology, truth, love, and why how we use words matters. SHOW NOTES: 63 To Christopher Tolkien, 24 April 1944 (FS 19), The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien https://time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/the_letters_of_j.rrtolkien.pdf There is No Literal Meaning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VLPDSRL5f4 The Craft of Preaching https://www.1517.org/craftofpreaching SUPPORT: Support 1517 http://www.1517.org/donate-podcasts 1517 Podcasts http://ww...2024-01-202h 00
Banned Books335: Gregory the Great - Pastoral RuleThe Art of Noise. In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of pastoral care — the art, the discipline, and the experience of pastoral care — while reading The Rule of Gregory the Great. It’s all about church leadership and pastoral ministry in this week’s episode of Banned Books. SHOW NOTES: Rule of St. Gregory https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/36011.htm Gregory Bio https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Gregory_I SUPPORT: Support 1517 http://www.1517.org/donate-podcasts 1517 Podcasts http://www.1517.org/podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Pod...2024-01-132h 23
Banned Books334: MacDonald - The Cause of Spiritual StupidityThe Man Who Sold The World. In this episode, we discuss what attachment to things rather than Christ gets us while reading George Macdonald’s Unspoken Sermons. The conversation leads us through the topics of higher and lower things, bread-making, willing and wanting, God-gifted vocations, and how to properly end a sermon. SHOW NOTES: George MacDonald - Unspoken Sermons https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/9057/pg9057-images.html Wikipedia Bio https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_MacDonald All depends on our possessing https://hymnary.org/text/all_depends_on_our...2024-01-082h 26
Banned Books333: Herzberger - The Family Altar at ChristmasThe God Who Stole Christmas. In this episode of Banned Books, we discuss Christmas Eve and Christmas Day readings, prayers, hymns, and traditions. We also have a lot of fun jesting and critiquing time-held hymns and traditions. We talk translations, history, worship, and why Christmas is the best time to embrace the enchanting absurdity of Jesus — the God-in-the-flesh, who’s come to be a Light in the darkness, a shield against sin, the world and the devil, and the Door opened and welcoming us into eternal life. SHOW NOTES: The Family Altar: Brief Daily Devotions https...2023-12-232h 01
Banned Books332: Norman Nagel - The Lord has more than one ElijahWon’t Get Fooled Again. In this episode of Banned Books, we discuss all things Advent - repentance, John the Baptist, preaching Christ, pastoral care to the afflicted and the unrepentant, and how to get to hell - while reading Norman Nagel’s Advent 3 sermon. SHOW NOTES: Selected Sermons of Norman Nagel: From Valparaiso to St. Louis by Norman Nagel https://amzn.to/3GKRks4 Audio sermons: https://logia.org/audio-downloads/in-the-name-of-jesus-sermons-by-norman-e-nagel-part-1 SUPPORT: Support 1517 http://www.1517.org/donate-podcasts 1517 Podcasts http://www.1517.org/podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple P...2023-12-161h 34
Banned Books331: Martyn Lloyd-Jones - The End of the WorldAll Day and All of the Night. In this episode of Banned Books, we discuss Advent and the second coming of Jesus Christ while reading a sermon by Martyn Lloyd-Jones. Along the way, we talk about the symbols and meaning of Christmas, how preaching a biblical sermon doesn’t mean it’s a gospel sermon, and why that matters. SHOW NOTES: Transcript of Sermon: https://opentheo.org/i/6710363444782272749/the-end-of-the-world Balfour Declaration https://www.britannica.com/event/Balfour-Declaration SUPPORT: Support 1517 http://www.1517.org/donate-podcasts 1517 Podcasts http://www.1517.org/podcasts The 15...2023-12-122h 04
Banned Books330: Aelfric - The Homilies of the Anglo-Saxon ChurchSober Up, He’s Coming! In this episode of the Banned Books podcast, we read Aelfric’s Advent homily while discussing decorating churches for Christmas, the importance of symbolism for the Christian faith, what a tide is, and why the books Genesis and Revelation reference everything regarding faith and life. SHOW NOTES: The Homilies of the Anglo-Saxon Church https://www.gutenberg.org/files/38334/38334-h/38334-h.htm#page601 Bio https://academic.oup.com/edited-volume/43514/chapter/364251854?login=false Paulskirche in Schwerin, Germany https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Paulskirche_(Schwerin) 2023-12-022h 21
Banned Books329: Venerable Bede - On the Song of SongsWe Need More Mother’s Milk & Pomegranate Seeds. In this episode of Banned Books, we discuss the Song of Songs and read the seventh-century monk, Bede, who takes us on a wild ride through the text; we converse about exegesis, cosmology, the church, why the meaning of words matters, how to read the Bible like an early medieval theologian, and why the story about Jesus changes the world. SHOW NOTES: Bede bio https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bede The Venerable Bede: On the Song of Songs and Selected Writings https://www.ama...2023-11-252h 26
Banned Books328: John Piper - Jesus Christ, the Bridegroom, Past and FutureThe Parable of the Lawless, Polygamist Groom. In this episode, we discuss the parable of the ten virgins as preached by John Piper. We converse about law and promise, red herrings, who’s wise and foolish in the parable, the bondage of the will and the doctrine of election, and the consequences for hearers of such parabolic sermons. SHOW NOTES: Jesus Christ, the Bridegroom, Past and Future https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/jesus-christ-the-bridegroom-past-and-future John Piper bio https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Piper_(theologian) Free Will https://thebookofconcord.org/formula-of-concord-solid-declaration/article-ii/...2023-11-181h 39
Banned Books327: Karl Barth - How to Preach to PrisonersIn 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. SHOW NOTES: Karl Barth’s Sermons to the Basel Prisoners: How to Preach the Church Dogmatics https://postbarthian.com/2015/04/25/karl-barths-sermons-basel-prisoners-preach-church-dogmatics/ Karl Barth - Deliverance to the Ca...2023-11-081h 42
Banned Books326: Forde - Loser Takes All, the victory of ChristI’m A Loser, Baby, So Why Don’t You Resurrect Me? In this episode, we discuss the difference between our ideas of Jesus as a “winner” who gives us big wins in life versus Jesus, who wins by losing to sin, death, and the devil. We read Gerhard Forde’s article “Loser Takes All” and consider how we bend Jesus to our ideas of satisfaction, safety, and success. SHOW NOTES: LOSER TAKES ALL: The Victory of Christ by Gerhard O. Forde (Lutheran Standard September 2, 1975: 3-5. Reprinted in 2004 A More Radical Gospel, 98-101.) https://amzn.to...2023-10-211h 34
Banned Books325: Ristau - The Word and Armor of GodOne More Movie Reference Ought to Do It. In this episode, we discuss God’s Word and Armor. We return to Harold Ristau’s book, Spiritual Warfare: For the Care of Souls, to converse about God’s Word, ministry, being a soldier in the army of Christ, and angelic backup, and we make many movie references as we go! SHOW NOTES: Spiritual Warfare: For the Care of Souls (Lexham Ministry Guides) by Harold Ristau https://amzn.to/3ZNPIGW or https://lexhampress.com/product/219570/spiritual-warfare-for-the-care-of-souls My First Exorcism: What the Devil Taught a Luther...2023-10-152h 58
Banned Books324: Ristau - Demonic Games and Mental HealthIn this episode, we discuss spiritual warfare and its effects on clergy and laity alike. We read Harold Roseau’s book to discuss the realities of spiritual warfare, what’s at stake, and what happens when we take seriously what the Bible teaches us about the unseen and seen war raging around us. SHOW NOTES: Spiritual Warfare: For the Care of Souls (Lexham Ministry Guides) by Harold Ristau https://amzn.to/3ZNPIGW or https://lexhampress.com/product/219570/spiritual-warfare-for-the-care-of-souls My First Exorcism: What the Devil Taught a Lutheran Pastor about Counter-cultural Spirituality by Harold Ristau...2023-10-102h 45
Banned Books323: Korby - Prayer: Pre-Reformation to the PresentSaddle Up! This episode discusses prayer and spiritual warfare while reading Dr. Ken Korby’s essay, Prayer: Pre-Reformation to the Present. We converse about the purpose and goal of prayer, what Jesus is doing when we pray, and how the Holy Spirit acts in and through prayer. SHOW NOTES: Text—Christians at Prayer, p. 113 https://archive.org/details/christiansatpray0000unse/mode/2up Come and See (1985) https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/come-and-see In Memoriam – Kenneth Korby (1924-2006) http://cwirla.com/2018/06/15/in-memoriam-kenneth-korby-1924-2006/ The Prophecy (1995) https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/t...2023-10-022h 23
Banned Books322: An Early Lutheran OrdinationBaptized, 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! SHOW NOTES: The text: https://bannedbooks.libsyn.com/71708669689__f28ba2aa-7a7a-4579-abb3-d145fcc87f98pdf SUPPORT: 1517 Podcast Network Survey https://form.typeform.com/to/PFVYubFp Support the Podcast Network Fundraiser http://www.1517.org/donate-podcasts 1517 Podcasts http://www.1517.org/podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts https://podc...2023-09-231h 52
Banned Books321: Luther - The Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss TeachersYou 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. SHOW NOTES: "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." Luther's Works, Ameri...2023-09-162h 36
Banned Books320: Whitford - Tyranny and ResistanceResistance to Tyranny is Obedience to God. In this episode, we discuss tyranny and resistance while reading a book of the same title by Reformation scholar David Mark Whitford. What is tyranny? When are Christians called to resist tyranny, and what does that entail? Are there any standards by which a Christian may judge whether a government serves God or the devil? SHOW NOTES: Tyranny and Resistance: The Magdeburg Confession and the Lutheran Tradition by David Mark Whitford https://amzn.to/44S2S6I The Magdeburg Confession: 13th of April 1550 AD ht...2023-09-092h 36
Banned Books319: Graff - Baalism in the Life of the ChurchWe 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. Pastor Warren Graff (Grace Lutheran Church, Albuquerque) holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Nevada, Reno, an M.Div. and an S.T.M. (Master of Sacred Theology) in Old Testament Studies, both from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. SHOW NOTES: Ba'al https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baal Baalism...2023-09-022h 46
Banned Books318: Nestigen - Luther on Marriage, Vocation, and the CrossAll In The Family. In this episode, we discuss marriage, vocation, and cute theology of the cross. How can Luther’s teaching and preaching on marriage and vocation help Christians at present waist the temptations of the world and Satan, which pervert and disrupt God’s will for marriage? What does baptism have to do with marriage? How does Luther’s formulation of marriage and family help Christians comprehend their relation to society and the state? SHOW NOTES: Support Lahaina https://linktr.ee/kanoepach Luther on Marriage, Vocation, and the Cross JAMES ARNE NESTING...2023-08-182h 55
Banned Books317: Löhe - Pastoral Care of the SickSpiritual War, What Is It Good For? In this episode, we discuss pastoral care to the healthy and sick and spiritual warfare while reading Wilhelm Loehe’s book, The Pastor. SHOW NOTES: The Pastor - Wilhelm Loehe https://www.amazon.com/Pastor-Wilhelm-Loehe/dp/0758650272 Three Books on the Church - Wilhelm Loehe Drei Bücher von der Kirche https://amzn.to/3KrS5bW Malleus Maleficarim https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malleus_Maleficarum Simultaneously Righteous and Sinner: An Introduction https://www.1517.org/articles/simultaneously-righteous-and-sinner-an-introduction SUPPORT...2023-08-082h 24
Banned BooksThe Book Brief: Girard - BONUS: PreshowExtra BitDon’t Pull Anything… In this pre-show discussion, we warm up with a conversation about Rene Girard, current events and headlines, and Jesus and the Christian faith. SHOW NOTES: The End of Scapegoating BY S. MARK HEIM https://www.baylor.edu/content/services/document.php/264317.pdf Summary of Girard's Christianity | René Girard's Mimetic Theory https://youtu.be/2sT2u2THf9A Girard bio https://iep.utm.edu/girard/ S. Mark Heim https://divinity.yale.edu/faculty-and-research/yds-faculty/stephen-mark-heim SUPPORT: Support the Podcast Network Fundraiser http://w...2023-07-1937 min
Banned Books315: Girard - The End of ScapegoatingHey Man, Nice Shot. In this episode, we discuss Rene Girard’s argument for why Jesus’ death as a scapegoat is unique to all other sacrifices in human history. What is violence for? What is a scapegoat, and why is one necessary for peace and good order? How does Jesus break the law machinery that demands a victim? SHOW NOTES: The End of Scapegoating BY S. MARK HEIM https://www.baylor.edu/content/services/document.php/264317.pdf Summary of Girard's Christianity | René Girard's Mimetic Theory https://youtu.be/2sT2u2THf9A Girar...2023-07-162h 35
Banned Books315: Girard - The End of ScapegoatingHey Man, Nice Shot. In this episode, we discuss Rene Girard’s argument for why Jesus’ death as a scapegoat is unique to all other sacrifices in human history. What is violence for? What is a scapegoat, and why is one necessary for peace and good order? How does Jesus break the law machinery that demands a victim? SHOW NOTES: The End of Scapegoating BY S. MARK HEIM https://www.baylor.edu/content/services/document.php/264317.pdf Summary of Girard's Christianity | René Girard's Mimetic Theory https://youtu.be/2sT2u2THf9A ...2023-07-152h 06
Banned Books314: Girard - I Saw Satan Fall Like LightningSatan Drives Out Satan? In this episode, we dig deep into Jesus’ question, Can Satan drive out Satan? With the help of Rene Gerard’s book, I Saw Satan Fall Like Lightening. This episode goes into some extremely deep waters regarding the mimetic tradition, the nature of sacrifice, scapegoating, Satan’s power, and Jesus’ crucifixion. SHOW NOTES: Girard - I Saw Satan Fall Like Lightning https://amzn.to/3JEKG8u Summary of Girard's Christianity | René Girard's Mimetic Theory https://youtu.be/2sT2u2THf9A Girard bio https://iep.utm.edu/girard/...2023-07-032h 56
Banned Books313: Two Sermons on the Bound WillSermonator 2: Judgment Day. In this episode, we read two sermons from Gerhard Forde and Steven Paulson, then discuss preaching to bound wills, the consequences for Christians when free will sermons are preached, and what’s to be done about bad preaching. SHOW NOTES: The Captivation of the Will: Luther vs. Erasmus on Freedom and Bondage https://amzn.to/3r0Bgy1 "Call Me Beulah" by Steven D. Paulson https://modernreformation.org/resource-library/articles/call-me-beulah/ The Sermons of Gerhard Forde https://www.1517.org/series/the-sermons-of-gerhard-forde The Robe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...2023-06-252h 16
Banned Books312: Paulson - Preaching Categorically to Bound WillsA Total Eclipse of The Heart. In this episode, we discuss preaching to bound wills, and the consequences for both preachers and listeners, as we read Steven Paulson’s essay, Preaching Categorically to Bound Wills. SHOW NOTES: Concordia Pulpit Resources • Volume 19, Part 4, Series B https://concordiahistoricalinstitute.libraryhost.com/repositories/2/archival_objects/27919 Pilgrim's Progress series https://www.1517.org/podcast-overview?&search=Bunyan Grothe series on Romans https://www.1517.org/podcast-overview?&search=grothe SUPPORT: Support the work of 1517 http://www.1517.org/donate-podcasts 1517 Podcast Network https://www.1517.org/podc...2023-06-172h 30Banned BooksSupport 1517 this Giving Tuesday.Support 1517 this Giving Tuesday.2022-11-2702 min
Banned BooksSupport Banned Books and 1517 on Giving Tuesday https://www.1517.org/articles/giving-tuesday-2021-make-a-gift-now CONTACT and FOLLOW: Email mailto:BannedBooks@1517.org Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BannedBooksPod/ Twitter https://twitter.com/bannedbooks1517 Telegram http://t.me/bannedbooks1517 Telegram Chat https://t.me/bannedbooks1517chat SUBSCRIBE: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsvLQ5rlaInxLO9luAauF4A Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-1223313 Odysee https://odysee.com/$/invite/@bannedbooks:5 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books/id1370993639 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2ahA20...2021-11-3002 minFor You RadioIt's Giving Tuesday . . . will you please donate to 1517?For many nonprofits, including 1517, this is the single most important fundraising day of the year. By making a financial gift Tuesday, you are joining thousands of other supporters that care about extending the Gospel work of 1517 in 2021. Tuesday we intend to raise $125,000 before midnight (PST). Our podcast network, daily articles, events, online academy, and publishing house are powered by Giving Tuesday gifts. I hope you will consider joining us.2020-12-0102 min
Subversion with 1517032. 1517 at Home: Alex Gladstein on Why Bitcoin Matters for Human Rights.Alex Gladstein joins 1517 Fund for a 1517 at Home conversation about how Bitcoin protects human rights, its applications around the world, and the coming death of cash that totalitarian and authoritarian regimes world over want to accelerate.
Alex is the Chief Strategy Officer of the Human Rights Foundation and the Oslo Freedom Forum and the co-author of The Little Bitcoin Book.
To request an invite to a future 1517 at Home conversation, visit 1517fund.com/at-home.2020-06-1941 minSubversion with 1517031. 1517 at Home: Ryan Kulp on Fitness for Hackers, Mindset, and AccountabilityRyan Kulp is a self-taught developer, marketer, musician, founder of Fomo and Fork Equity, and the author of Fitness for Hackers. He joins a live audience of the 1517 Community to discuss how the hacker mindset can be applied to fitness, nutrition, and how he stays accountable to constant learning in his personal development.
Mentioned during the conversation:
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Indistractible by Nir Eyal
Switch by Chip and Dan Heath
Nick Winter
Ryan's Twitter
Ryan's personal website
Fitness for Hackers
If you would like to join as the live audience during a future 1517 At Home, p...2020-05-291h 14Subversion with 1517029. 1517 at Home: Byrne Hobart on the Mimetic Theory of BubblesWhy do economic bubbles happen? Historically, theorists have proposed competing theories like the efficient market hypothesis, the easy money theory, and a “heroes and villains” theory. In this workshop and roundtable discussion we explored the mimetic desire theory of bubbles. Based on Rene Girard’s theory of mimetic desire, the mimetic theory of bubbles states that bubbles arise not from copying behavior, but from copying desire.
Byrne Hobart (@byrnehobart)is a finance and technology analyst and writer. His career spans working as an investment analyst at large-scale hedge funds and as a research provider to digital marketing, strate...2020-05-131h 43