

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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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

Jul 31, 2020 • 1h 29min
155: Augustine - Just wars are usually defined as those that avenge injuries
Fire for Effect. In this episode, we wrap up our discussion of Augustine on just war. SHOW NOTES: Augustine through the Ages: An Encyclopedia https://amzn.to/2WDzfFA Episode #64 - John of Damascus - Critique of Islam https://bannedbookspod.com/episodes/64-johnofdamascus Episode #65 - John of Damascus - Critique of Islam, pt. 2 https://www.1517.org/podcasts/banned-books/65-johnofdamascus Portrait of John Brown https://npg.si.edu/object/npg_NPG.96.123 Justin Holcomb - Human Trafficking https://www.1517.org/podcasts/banned-books/152-holcomb — 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

Jul 23, 2020 • 1h 35min
154: Augustine - Love for one's enemies and a benevolent severity
War, What Is It Good For? In this episode, Augustine’s theology of war is introduced. SHOW NOTES: Outlaw God - Steven Paulson https://www.1517.org/podcasts/outlawgod Coronavirus, Conspiracy Theories, and the Ninth Commandment https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/coronavirus-conspiracy-theories-and Sean Parnell - Outlaw Platoon https://amzn.to/3fKotVG Operation Toussaint documentary https://amzn.to/32BjxPl Voltaire - Candide https://www.britannica.com/topic/Candide-by-Voltaire Bernstein - Candide https://www.google.com/search?q=Bernstein+-+Candide&hl=en&source=lnms&tbm=vid&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjKlM2votzqAhXPQc0KHeO-AnoQ_AUoAXoECBwQAw&biw=2099&bih=1258&dpr=2 Augustine through the Ages: An Encyclopedia https://amzn.to/2WDzfFA Dr. Strangelove https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/dr-strangelove-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-bomb Jocko Podcast: The Unravelling. Defining the Enemy https://jockopodcast.libsyn.com/1-the-unravelling-defining-the-enemy Jacques Derrida https://thereaderwiki.com/en/Jacques_Derrida — 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

Jul 17, 2020 • 1h 37min
153: Law and Gospel in Practical Application
Is This The Real Life... In this double-length episode, Riley and Gillespie ask what are the consequences for not grounding our preaching, teaching, prayer, and worship in concrete reality as revealed by God’s Word of law and Gospel? SHOW NOTES: Seminex (wiki) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seminex Steven Pressfield https://amzn.to/3eEqj9o Self-Donation of God - Jack Kilcrease https://amzn.to/3eEzfvc Coddling of the American Mind - Jonathan Haidt https://amzn.to/2CovQUe Gospel for those Broken by the Church - Rod Rosenbladt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TJvBxIXLlI Christianity in Five Words - Rod Rosenbladt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3am-Rqvn-I Giants in the Earth - Ole Edvart Rolvaag https://amzn.to/3fEG3dR The Demon-haunted World - Carl Sagan https://amzn.to/3eJLo2k Technopoly - Neil Postman https://amzn.to/3jc6Yj7 Vulnerable: Rethinking Human Trafficking - Raleigh Sadler https://amzn.to/2C6sLIt Let My People Go - Raleigh Sadler https://www.lmpgnetwork.org — 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