

Banned Books
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Welcome to Banned Books, where we read and converse with the rebel children, the holy mischief-makers of God, who fight against the kind of useless religious, spiritual, and moral methods of life improvement that seeks to smother the glory of God in Jesus Christ. We want to introduce you to those who forgot everything except Jesus Christ and him crucified. We all struggle with fear of being last, lost, least, littlest, and dead, and so we are here to encourage, challenge, provoke, and maybe even offend you by introducing you to theologians who at one time or another were banned by their church, declared dangerous, or simply vilified for daring to confess that Christ alone is the way, truth, and life. Welcome rebel children, holy mischief makers, and fools for Christ. This podcast is for you.
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Sep 6, 2020 • 52min
165: Timothy Keller - Postmodernism: Only powerlessness and oppression brings moral high ground and true knowledge
Now You're Playing with Power. In this episode, we discuss what happens when a society subverts the power of dominant groups in favor of the oppressed. SHOW NOTES: A Biblical Critique of Secular Justice and Critical Theory https://quarterly.gospelinlife.com/a-biblical-critique-of-secular-justice-and-critical-theory/ 160: Timothy Keller - Biblical justice differs in significant ways from all the secular alternatives https://www.1517.org/podcasts/banned-books/160-keller 161: Timothy Keller - There is no need in liberal society for any consensus on moral values https://www.1517.org/podcasts/banned-books/161-keller 162: Timothy Keller - Liberals’ insistence that religious views stay out of public discourse is hypocritical https://www.1517.org/podcasts/banned-books/162-keller 163: Timothy Keller - If you believe in human rights, you are probably not a utilitarian https://www.1517.org/podcasts/banned-books/163-keller 164: Tim Keller - Lots of foolish and cruel things can make us happy https://www.1517.org/admin/entries/podcasts/98909-164-keller 164: Timothy Keller - Lots of foolish and cruel things can make us happy https://www.1517.org/podcasts/banned-books/164-keller Ringside with the Preachers https://www.facebook.com/ringsidepreachers/ Small Catechism https://catechism.cph.org Large Catechism https://www.bookofconcord.org/lc-1-intro.php Grace Upon Grace - John Kleinig https://amzn.to/2QIqc33 Free to Be: A Handbook to Luther's Small Catechism https://amzn.to/31Hl2us Lord’s Prayer - Albrecht Peters https://amzn.to/2QHGmd2 John Kleinig http://www.johnkleinig.com The Federalist Papers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Federalist_Papers Pursuit of Happiness https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life,_Liberty_and_the_pursuit_of_Happiness One Author's Argument 'In Defense Of Looting' https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2020/08/27/906642178/one-authors-argument-in-defense-of-looting Uncle Tom (2020) https://uncletom.com God’s justice is better than man’s justice: A response to Tim Keller https://libertarianchristians.com/2020/08/07/gods-justice-tim-keller/ — CONTACT and FOLLOW BannedBooks@1517.org Facebook Twitter SUBSCRIBE YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play TuneIn Radio iHeartRadio SUPPORT Gillespie Coffee (gillespie.coffee) Gillespie Media (gillespie.media) Donavon Riley The Warrior Priest Podcast 1517 Podcast Network Support the work of 1517

Sep 4, 2020 • 42min
164: Timothy Keller - Lots of foolish and cruel things can make us happy
This Hurts You More Than It Hurts Me. Further discussion and analysis of utilitarianism... What happens when we drill down into the harm principle and uncover the truth about human nature? And we jump into post-modernism. SHOW NOTES: A Biblical Critique of Secular Justice and Critical Theory https://quarterly.gospelinlife.com/a-biblical-critique-of-secular-justice-and-critical-theory/ 160: Timothy Keller - Biblical justice differs in significant ways from all the secular alternatives https://www.1517.org/podcasts/banned-books/160-keller 161: Timothy Keller - There is no need in liberal society for any consensus on moral values https://www.1517.org/podcasts/banned-books/161-keller 162: Timothy Keller - Liberals’ insistence that religious views stay out of public discourse is hypocritical https://www.1517.org/podcasts/banned-books/162-keller 163: Timothy Keller - If you believe in human rights, you are probably not a utilitarian https://www.1517.org/podcasts/banned-books/163-keller Ringside with the Preachers https://www.facebook.com/ringsidepreachers/ Small Catechism https://catechism.cph.org Large Catechism https://www.bookofconcord.org/lc-1-intro.php Grace Upon Grace - John Kleinig https://amzn.to/2QIqc33 Free to Be: A Handbook to Luther's Small Catechism https://amzn.to/31Hl2us Lord’s Prayer - Albrecht Peters https://amzn.to/2QHGmd2 John Kleinig http://www.johnkleinig.com The Federalist Papers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Federalist_Papers Pursuit of Happiness https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life,_Liberty_and_the_pursuit_of_Happiness One Author's Argument 'In Defense Of Looting' https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2020/08/27/906642178/one-authors-argument-in-defense-of-looting Uncle Tom (2020) https://uncletom.com God’s justice is better than man’s justice: A response to Tim Keller https://libertarianchristians.com/2020/08/07/gods-justice-tim-keller/ — CONTACT and FOLLOW BannedBooks@1517.org Facebook Twitter SUBSCRIBE YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play TuneIn Radio iHeartRadio SUPPORT Gillespie Coffee (gillespie.coffee) Gillespie Media (gillespie.media) Donavon Riley The Warrior Priest Podcast 1517 Podcast Network Support the work of 1517

Sep 2, 2020 • 51min
163: Timothy Keller - If you believe in human rights, you are probably not a utilitarian
You Gotta Pump Those Numbers, Those Are Rookie Numbers. We continue our examination of Tim Keller's Biblical Critique of Secular Justice and Critical Theory. In this episode, can a society maximize the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people by ignoring original sin? SHOW NOTES: A Biblical Critique of Secular Justice and Critical Theory https://quarterly.gospelinlife.com/a-biblical-critique-of-secular-justice-and-critical-theory/ 160: Timothy Keller - Biblical justice differs in significant ways from all the secular alternatives https://www.1517.org/podcasts/banned-books/160-keller 161: Timothy Keller - There is no need in liberal society for any consensus on moral values https://www.1517.org/podcasts/banned-books/161-keller 162: Timothy Keller - Liberals’ insistence that religious views stay out of public discourse is hypocritical https://www.1517.org/podcasts/banned-books/162-keller Ringside with the Preachers https://www.facebook.com/ringsidepreachers/ Small Catechism https://catechism.cph.org Large Catechism https://www.bookofconcord.org/lc-1-intro.php Grace Upon Grace - John Kleinig https://amzn.to/2QIqc33 Free to Be: A Handbook to Luther's Small Catechism https://amzn.to/31Hl2us Lord’s Prayer - Albrecht Peters https://amzn.to/2QHGmd2 John Kleinig http://www.johnkleinig.com The Federalist Papers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Federalist_Papers Pursuit of Happiness https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life,_Liberty_and_the_pursuit_of_Happiness One Author's Argument 'In Defense Of Looting' https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2020/08/27/906642178/one-authors-argument-in-defense-of-looting — CONTACT and FOLLOW BannedBooks@1517.org Facebook Twitter SUBSCRIBE YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play TuneIn Radio iHeartRadio SUPPORT Gillespie Coffee (gillespie.coffee) Gillespie Media (gillespie.media) Donavon Riley The Warrior Priest Podcast 1517 Podcast Network Support the work of 1517

Aug 29, 2020 • 35min
162: Timothy Keller - Liberals’ insistence that religious views stay out of public discourse is hypocritical
You Gotta Serve Somebody, part 3. We continue our reading of Tim Keller’s critique of modern political ideologies and their possible effects on our churches. SHOW NOTES: A Biblical Critique of Secular Justice and Critical Theory https://quarterly.gospelinlife.com/a-biblical-critique-of-secular-justice-and-critical-theory/ A Secular Age - Charles Taylor https://amzn.to/3lcHJyg Tribe - Jünger https://amzn.to/3hpQD9p See - Apple TV+ https://tv.apple.com/us/show/see/umc.cmc.3s4mgg2y7h95fks9gnc4pw13m Mathus Overpopulation myth https://fee.org/articles/the-myth-that-the-world-is-facing-a-population-crisis/ The Jungle - Upton Sinclair https://amzn.to/3hCKnuY — CONTACT and FOLLOW BannedBooks@1517.org Facebook Twitter SUBSCRIBE YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play TuneIn Radio iHeartRadio SUPPORT Gillespie Coffee (gillespie.coffee) Gillespie Media (gillespie.media) Donavon Riley The Warrior Priest Podcast 1517 Podcast Network Support the work of 1517

Aug 28, 2020 • 40min
161: Timothy Keller - There is no need in liberal society for any consensus on moral values
You Gotta Serve Somebody, part 2. We continue to examine Tim Keller’s critique of modern political ideologies, and whether they study up to a biblical and theological critique of their core principles. SHOW NOTES: A Biblical Critique of Secular Justice and Critical Theory https://quarterly.gospelinlife.com/a-biblical-critique-of-secular-justice-and-critical-theory/ A Secular Age - Charles Taylor https://amzn.to/3lcHJyg Tribe - Jünger https://amzn.to/3hpQD9p See - Apple TV+ https://tv.apple.com/us/show/see/umc.cmc.3s4mgg2y7h95fks9gnc4pw13m Mathus Overpopulation myth https://fee.org/articles/the-myth-that-the-world-is-facing-a-population-crisis/ The Jungle - Upton Sinclair https://amzn.to/3hCKnuY — CONTACT and FOLLOW BannedBooks@1517.org Facebook Twitter SUBSCRIBE YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play TuneIn Radio iHeartRadio SUPPORT Gillespie Coffee (gillespie.coffee) Gillespie Media (gillespie.media) Donavon Riley The Warrior Priest Podcast 1517 Podcast Network Support the work of 1517

Aug 27, 2020 • 55min
160: Timothy Keller - Biblical justice differs in significant ways from all the secular alternatives
You Gotta Serve Somebody. Tim Keller breaks down various political ideologies and asks, “What does God’s Word have to say about this?” SHOW NOTES: A Biblical Critique of Secular Justice and Critical Theory https://quarterly.gospelinlife.com/a-biblical-critique-of-secular-justice-and-critical-theory/ A Secular Age - Charles Taylor https://amzn.to/3lcHJyg Tribe - Jünger https://amzn.to/3hpQD9p See - Apple TV+ https://tv.apple.com/us/show/see/umc.cmc.3s4mgg2y7h95fks9gnc4pw13m Mathus Overpopulation myth https://fee.org/articles/the-myth-that-the-world-is-facing-a-population-crisis/ — CONTACT and FOLLOW BannedBooks@1517.org Facebook Twitter SUBSCRIBE YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play TuneIn Radio iHeartRadio SUPPORT Gillespie Coffee (gillespie.coffee) Gillespie Media (gillespie.media) Donavon Riley The Warrior Priest Podcast 1517 Podcast Network Support the work of 1517

Aug 22, 2020 • 1h 36min
159: Zempel - Churches Aren’t Avoiding Death By Keeping Their Doors Closed. They’re Ensuring It
This Little Light of Mine... When we allow feelings of fear and insecurity about our health and well-being dominate discussions about churches opening their doors, are we thereby complicit in the spiritual death of our churches? SHOW NOTES: Churches Aren’t Avoiding Death By Keeping Their Doors Closed. They’re Ensuring It https://thefederalist.com/2020/08/13/churches-arent-avoiding-death-by-keeping-their-doors-closed-theyre-ensuring-it/ The Violence of Modernity - Fr. Stephen Freeman https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/glory2godforallthings/2020/06/01/the-violence-of-modernity/ August Landmesser https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_Landmesser Warrior Priest podcast 58: The Story of August Landmesser - Stand Your Ground https://anchor.fm/donavon-riley/episodes/58-The-Story-of-August-Landmesser---Stand-Your-Ground-ehtce9 “THE BOOK” Crucifying Religion https://amzn.to/3gmfUA7 — CONTACT and FOLLOW BannedBooks@1517.org Facebook Twitter SUBSCRIBE YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play TuneIn Radio iHeartRadio SUPPORT Gillespie Coffee (gillespie.coffee) Gillespie Media (gillespie.media) Donavon Riley The Warrior Priest Podcast 1517 Podcast Network Support the work of 1517

Aug 14, 2020 • 47min
158: John MacArthur - God has not granted civic rulers authority over the doctrine, practice, or polity of the church
In this part two, Pastors Riley and Gillespie continue our reading of this contemporary article on the relationship of the Church and State from John MacArthur. SHOW NOTES: Christ, not Caesar, Is Head of the Church: A Biblical Case for the Church’s Duty to Remain Open https://www.gracechurch.org/news/posts/1988 Episode 157: Part 1, John MacArthur, Christ not Caesar is the Head of the Church https://www.1517.org/podcasts/banned-books/157-macarthur The COVID Coup https://americanmind.org/essays/the-covid-coup/ Gospel Comfortable or Gospel Comfort? https://www.1517.org/articles/gospel-comfortable-or-gospel-comfort The American Revolution: Was it an Act of Biblical Rebellion? https://wallbuilders.com/american-revolution-act-biblical-rebellion/ Satanic Temple to challenge Supreme Court abortion ruling on fetal remains https://www.foxnews.com/us/satanic-temple-to-challenge-supreme-court-abortion-ruling-on-fetal-remains St. Cyprian, a word on the connection between martyrdom and the Lord's Supper https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac/2020-08-10 John Taylor Gatto https://www.johntaylorgatto.com — CONTACT and FOLLOW BannedBooks@1517.org Facebook Twitter SUBSCRIBE YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play TuneIn Radio iHeartRadio SUPPORT Gillespie Coffee (gillespie.coffee) Gillespie Media (gillespie.media) Donavon Riley The Warrior Priest Podcast 1517 Podcast Network Support the work of 1517

Aug 12, 2020 • 45min
157: John MacArthur, Christ not Caesar is the Head of the Church
Do The Doors Stay Open? John MacArthur addresses the biblical rationale for defying state mandates, and whether the state can prohibit, or put restrictions on, worship. SHOW NOTES: Christ, not Caesar, Is Head of the Church: A Biblical Case for the Church’s Duty to Remain Open https://www.gracechurch.org/news/posts/1988 Episode 158: Part 2, John MacArthur - God has not granted civic rulers authority over the doctrine, practice, or polity of the church https://www.1517.org/podcasts/banned-books/158-macarthur The COVID Coup https://americanmind.org/essays/the-covid-coup/ Gospel Comfortable or Gospel Comfort? https://www.1517.org/articles/gospel-comfortable-or-gospel-comfort The American Revolution: Was it an Act of Biblical Rebellion? https://wallbuilders.com/american-revolution-act-biblical-rebellion/ Satanic Temple to challenge Supreme Court abortion ruling on fetal remains https://www.foxnews.com/us/satanic-temple-to-challenge-supreme-court-abortion-ruling-on-fetal-remains St. Cyprian, a word on the connection between martyrdom and the Lord's Supper https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac/2020-08-10 John Taylor Gatto https://www.johntaylorgatto.com — CONTACT and FOLLOW BannedBooks@1517.org Facebook Twitter SUBSCRIBE YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play TuneIn Radio iHeartRadio SUPPORT Gillespie Coffee (gillespie.coffee) Gillespie Media (gillespie.media) Donavon Riley The Warrior Priest Podcast 1517 Podcast Network Support the work of 1517

Aug 8, 2020 • 1h 38min
156: Pastoral Debrief on Civil Disobedience and the Christian
What’s So Civil About Disobedience? A pastoral debrief that lays the foundation for a discussion about the theological implications for civil disobedience and rebellion. SHOW NOTES: Poll: 62% of Americans Say They Have Political Views They’re Afraid to Share https://www.cato.org/publications/survey-reports/poll-62-americans-say-they-have-political-views-theyre-afraid-share World Day Against Trafficking in Persons https://www.unodc.org/endht/ Traffickinghub https://traffickinghub.com Operation Underground Railroad https://ourrescue.org 152: Justin Holcomb - Human Trafficking in God’s World https://www.1517.org/podcasts/banned-books/152-holcomb Boy gets 90 stitches after saving little sister from dog attack https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/boy-gets-90-stitches-after-saving-little-sister-from-dog-attack-1.5025401 — CONTACT and FOLLOW BannedBooks@1517.org Facebook Twitter SUBSCRIBE YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play TuneIn Radio iHeartRadio SUPPORT Gillespie Coffee (gillespie.coffee) Gillespie Media (gillespie.media) Donavon Riley The Warrior Priest Podcast 1517 Podcast Network Support the work of 1517