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May 2, 2020 • 53min

135: Martin Luther - Every Single Word Is Astonishingly Comforting and Reassuring

Katie Perry Can’t Forgive Sins! In this episode, the power of symbols, nailing down why Jesus gave himself for our sin, and grotesque doodles. Text: Martin Luther's Commentary on St. Paul's Epistle To the Galatians (1535) Show Notes:  Quarantine Qoffe Question #2 on Dark Roast Episode 130: Two Kinds of Righteousness Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration Bill Burr destroyed Steve Jobs The Science of Interstellar Ergot poisoning The Strange and Grotesque Doodles in the Margins of Medieval Books   — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. And, of course, share us with a friend or two! Please subscribe, rate, and review us on the following Podcast portals and apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play TuneIn Radio iHeartRadio You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. This show was produced by Christopher Gillespie, a Lutheran pastor (stjohnrandomlake.org), coffee roaster (gillespie.coffee), and media producer (gillespie.media). We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.
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Apr 30, 2020 • 55min

134: Martin Luther - Abstain from Speculating about the Nature of God

What’s The Harm in a Good Theory? In this episode, we discuss the problem with atonement theories, unleashing the Gospel, and the danger in speculating about God. Text: Martin Luther's Commentary on St. Paul's Epistle To the Galatians (1535) Show Notes:  Bill Burr - F is for Family Peterson Documentary: A Glitch in the Matrix (David Fuller production) Funny Farm Jonathan Frakes (wiki) Moral influence theory (Abelard) Satisfaction theory (Anselm) Christus Victor theory (Aulén) EPIC 2014 (Googlezon) Dichotomy of Leadership - Jocko   — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. And, of course, share us with a friend or two! Please subscribe, rate, and review us on the following Podcast portals and apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play TuneIn Radio iHeartRadio You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. This show was produced by Christopher Gillespie, a Lutheran pastor (stjohnrandomlake.org), coffee roaster (gillespie.coffee), and media producer (gillespie.media). We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.
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Apr 24, 2020 • 56min

133: Martin Luther - Do You Think the Devil is Going to Put Up With That?

This is Almost As Offensive as The Gospel. Gillespie and Riley read and discuss Martin Luther’s Galatians commentary. In this episode, Riley combines chocolate covered espresso beans with mushroom coffee, one of us offends everyone, and our quarantine fever takes over the conversation. It’s a wild, scattershot episode with tongue planted firmly in cheek. And the worst offenses are in the post-show. Text: Martin Luther's Commentary on St. Paul's Epistle To the Galatians (1535)   Show Notes:  Babylon Bee - Church Members Worshiping At Home Could Get Used To This Mute Feature Jacques Derrida Black Mirror - Christmas Episode with John Hamm The Flaming Lips - Zaireeka Keith Karrett - The Köln Concert — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. And, of course, share us with a friend or two! Please subscribe, rate, and review us on the following Podcast portals and apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play TuneIn Radio iHeartRadio You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. This show was produced by Christopher Gillespie, a Lutheran pastor (stjohnrandomlake.org), coffee roaster (gillespie.coffee), and media producer (gillespie.media). We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.
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Apr 22, 2020 • 50min

132: Martin Luther - The Gospel Teaches Nothing But The Free Forgiveness of Sins

I Want to Believe... Gillespie and Riley continue to read and discuss Martin Luther’s Galatians commentary. In the episode, a deep dive into the 80s and 90s pop culture, piling up analogies, and what’s so unique about the Gospel. Text: Martin Luther's Commentary on St. Paul's Epistle To the Galatians (1535) Show Notes:  Argument Clinic - Monty Python Dogma (film) Tropic Thunder (film) X-Files (series) Zoolander (film) — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. And, of course, share us with a friend or two! Please subscribe, rate, and review us on the following Podcast portals and apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play TuneIn Radio iHeartRadio You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. This show was produced by Christopher Gillespie, a Lutheran pastor (stjohnrandomlake.org), coffee roaster (gillespie.coffee), and media producer (gillespie.media). We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.
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Apr 19, 2020 • 44min

131: Martin Luther - You Cannot Be Saved Unless You Want Nothing To Do with the Law

Run, Boy, Run! Gillespie and Riley continue their discussion on Martin Luther's Galatians commentary. In this episode, a lot of law talk, some entertaining analogies, and the sum of Christian wisdom. Text: Martin Luther's Commentary on St. Paul's Epistle To the Galatians (1535) Show Notes:  Jocko Willink Jordan Peterson — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. And, of course, share us with a friend or two! Please subscribe, rate, and review us on the following Podcast portals and apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play TuneIn Radio iHeartRadio You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. This show was produced by Christopher Gillespie, a Lutheran pastor (stjohnrandomlake.org), coffee roaster (gillespie.coffee), and media producer (gillespie.media). We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.
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Apr 15, 2020 • 35min

130: Martin Luther - The Totality of a Christian’s Wisdom is to be Unacquainted with the Law

Badges? We Don't Need No Stinking Badges! Gillespie and Riley continue their discussion of Martin Luther's Galatians commentary. In this episode, more talk about active and passive righteousness, and the practical consequences of confusing law and Gospel, the two kingdoms, and active and passive righteousness. Text: Martin Luther's Commentary on St. Paul's Epistle To the Galatians (1535) Show Notes:  Martyr Made Podcast Making Sense #197: Sam Harris — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. And, of course, share us with a friend or two! Please subscribe, rate, and review us on the following Podcast portals and apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play TuneIn Radio iHeartRadio You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. This show was produced by Christopher Gillespie, a Lutheran pastor (stjohnrandomlake.org), coffee roaster (gillespie.coffee), and media producer (gillespie.media). We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.
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Apr 11, 2020 • 50min

129: Martin Luther - The Difference between Christian Righteousness and All Others Types of Righteousness

Sit still; this won’t hurt... much. Gillespie and Riley continue to read and discuss Martin Luther’s Galatians commentary. This episode, active and passive righteousness. Text: Martin Luther's Commentary on St. Paul's Epistle To the Galatians (1535) Show Notes:  The Bondage of the Will - Martin Luther Banned Books series 97: Martin Luther, “Scripture with Its ‘Internal’ and ‘External’ Clarity” from “The Bondage of The Will” Seculosity - David Zahl — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. And, of course, share us with a friend or two! Please subscribe, rate, and review us on the following Podcast portals and apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play TuneIn Radio iHeartRadio You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. This show was produced by Christopher Gillespie, a Lutheran pastor (stjohnrandomlake.org), coffee roaster (gillespie.coffee), and media producer (gillespie.media). We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.
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Apr 8, 2020 • 46min

128: Interlude, Rumination, and Pastoral Debrief on Pandemics, Maturity, and Vocation

The show is about nothing! Gillespie and Riley read nothing in this episode. Instead, it’s pastoral care debrief about the quarantine, worship, and how to balance faith and love. Show Notes:  109: Viktor Frankl, “Man’s Search for Meaning,” part 1 110: Viktor Frankl, “Man’s Search for Meaning,” part 2 The Problem of Suffering: A Father's Hope by Gregory Schulz Young Men in Fire, Norman McLean — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. And, of course, share us with a friend or two! Please subscribe, rate, and review us on the following Podcast portals and apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play TuneIn Radio iHeartRadio You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. This show was produced by Christopher Gillespie, a Lutheran pastor (stjohnrandomlake.org), coffee roaster (gillespie.coffee), and media producer (gillespie.media). We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.
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Apr 7, 2020 • 55min

127: Martin Luther - Self-Righteousness from Works Produces Idiots Like the Galatians

It’s very beautiful and very cold, and you’re not allowed to touch anything. Gillespie and Riley continue to read and discuss Martin Luther's Galatians commentary. This episode, the easiest way to get rid of Jesus. Text: Martin Luther's Commentary on St. Paul's Epistle To the Galatians (1535) — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. And, of course, share us with a friend or two! Please subscribe, rate, and review us on the following Podcast portals and apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play TuneIn Radio iHeartRadio You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. This show was produced by Christopher Gillespie, a Lutheran pastor (stjohnrandomlake.org), coffee roaster (gillespie.coffee), and media producer (gillespie.media). We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.
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Apr 4, 2020 • 43min

126: Martin Luther - Let’s Hear It for Self-Righteousness and Its Fifty Select Virtues Resulting from Works!

Oh, he’s very popular... they all adore him. They think he’s a righteous dude. Gillespie and Riley continue to read and discuss Martin Luther's Galatians commentary. This episode, self-righteousness, false virtue, and human works. Text: Martin Luther's Commentary on St. Paul's Epistle To the Galatians (1535) Show Notes: Wag the Dog — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. And, of course, share us with a friend or two! Please subscribe, rate, and review us on the following Podcast portals and apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play TuneIn Radio iHeartRadio You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today. And lastly, don't forget Gillespie's coffee for your caffeinated needs and especially the 1517 Reformation Roast.

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