Banned Books
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.
Latest episodes
Nov 22, 2024 • 2h 7min
371: Pastoral Debrief - On Storytelling and Myth
This discussion uncovers the transformative power of language and storytelling in faith. The hosts explore the intertwining of narrative theology and traditions, asking thought-provoking questions about sacrifice and human connection. They delve into ancient myths versus modern spirituality, illustrating how classic tales can bridge generational gaps. The complexities of liturgical practices and the significance of invoking God's name during trials are also examined, providing insights into the vital role of narrative in contemporary worship.
Nov 16, 2024 • 2h 38min
370: Capon - Proclaiming the Gospel against the Wisdom of the World
Break 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/ 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 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/1517-podcast-network/id6442751370 1517 Events Schedule: https://www.1517.org/events 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education: https://academy.1517.org/ What’s New from 1517: Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1962654753?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FCNEEK60MVNVPCEGKBD8_5&starsLeft=1 Listen to 1517 Executive Director Scott Keith and Magnus Persson on the latest Re:Formera podcast: https://reformera.transistor.fm/episodes/avsnitt-211-att-forkunna-och-forsvara-evangeliet Signup For Free Advent Church Resources for 2024: https://learn.1517.org/advent-resources-2024 Junk Drawer Jesus By Matt Popovits: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781956658484-junk-drawer-jesus The Inklings: Apostles and Apologists of the Imagination with Sam Schuldheisz: https://academy.1517.org/courses/the-inklings Clothed with Christ by Brian William Thomas: https://shop.1517.org/collections/new-releases/products/9781956658927-clothed-with-christ-1 More from the hosts: Donovan Riley https://www.1517.org/contributors/donavon-riley Christopher Gillespie https://www.1517.org/contributors/christopher-gillespie MORE LINKS: Tin Foil Haloes https://t.me/bannedpastors Warrior Priest Gym & Podcast https://thewarriorpriestpodcast.wordpress.com St John's Lutheran Church (Webster, MN) - FB Live Bible Study Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/356667039608511 Gillespie's Sermons and Catechesis: http://youtube.com/stjohnrandomlake Gillespie Coffee https://gillespie.coffee Gillespie Media https://gillespie.media CONTACT and FOLLOW: Email mailto:BannedBooks@1517.org Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BannedBooksPod/ Twitter https://twitter.com/bannedbooks1517 SUBSCRIBE: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BannedBooks Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-1223313 Odysee https://odysee.com/@bannedbooks:5 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books/id1370993639 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2ahA20sZMpBxg9vgiRVQba Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1370993639/banned-books TuneIn Radio https://tunein.com/podcasts/Religion--Spirituality-Podcasts/Banned-Books-p1216972/ iHeartRadio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-banned-books-29825974/
Nov 9, 2024 • 2h 54min
369: Thielicke - Pathology of the Young Theologian's Conceit
That’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://a.co/d/d6veRSE Two Kingdoms, Three Estates, One Christ https://www.1517.org/articles/two-kingdoms-three-estates-one-christ St. Lawrence and Treasures in the Poor https://www.icloud.com/notes/03dSqy4AuAUpwzgfw5fKwglMQ#369: The Everlasting Man: G. K. Chesterton's Masterpiece of Christian Apologetics https://a.co/d/cazG5be "As If?" https://thejaggedword.com/2024/11/07/as-if/ 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 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/1517-podcast-network/id6442751370 1517 Events Schedule: https://www.1517.org/events 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education: https://academy.1517.org/ What’s New from 1517: Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1962654753?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FCNEEK60MVNVPCEGKBD8_5&starsLeft=1 Listen to 1517 Executive Director Scott Keith and Magnus Persson on the latest Re:Formera podcast: https://reformera.transistor.fm/episodes/avsnitt-211-att-forkunna-och-forsvara-evangeliet Signup For Free Advent Church Resources for 2024: https://learn.1517.org/advent-resources-2024 Junk Drawer Jesus By Matt Popovits: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781956658484-junk-drawer-jesus The Inklings: Apostles and Apologists of the Imagination with Sam Schuldheisz: https://academy.1517.org/courses/the-inklings Clothed with Christ by Brian William Thomas: https://shop.1517.org/collections/new-releases/products/9781956658927-clothed-with-christ-1 More from the hosts: Donovan Riley https://www.1517.org/contributors/donavon-riley Christopher Gillespie https://www.1517.org/contributors/christopher-gillespie MORE LINKS: Tin Foil Haloes https://t.me/bannedpastors Warrior Priest Gym & Podcast https://thewarriorpriestpodcast.wordpress.com St John's Lutheran Church (Webster, MN) - FB Live Bible Study Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/356667039608511 Gillespie's Sermons and Catechesis: http://youtube.com/stjohnrandomlake Gillespie Coffee https://gillespie.coffee Gillespie Media https://gillespie.media CONTACT and FOLLOW: Email mailto:BannedBooks@1517.org Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BannedBooksPod/ Twitter https://twitter.com/bannedbooks1517 SUBSCRIBE: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BannedBooks Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-1223313 Odysee https://odysee.com/@bannedbooks:5 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books/id1370993639 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2ahA20sZMpBxg9vgiRVQba Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1370993639/banned-books TuneIn Radio https://tunein.com/podcasts/Religion--Spirituality-Podcasts/Banned-Books-p1216972/ iHeartRadio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-banned-books-29825974/
Nov 1, 2024 • 1h 45min
368: Cindy Koch - Once Upon a Curse
Once 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 Koch biography https://cindykochwrites.com/about/ Jagged Word content from Cindy: https://thejaggedword.com/cindy-koch/ 1517 content from Cindy https://www.1517.org/contributors/cindy-koch Substack https://substack.com/@cindykoch 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 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/1517-podcast-network/id6442751370 1517 Events Schedule: https://www.1517.org/events 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education: https://academy.1517.org/ What’s New from 1517: Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1962654753?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FCNEEK60MVNVPCEGKBD8_5&starsLeft=1 Listen to 1517 Executive Director Scott Keith and Magnus Persson on the latest Re:Formera podcast: https://reformera.transistor.fm/episodes/avsnitt-211-att-forkunna-och-forsvara-evangeliet Signup For Free Advent Church Resources for 2024: https://learn.1517.org/advent-resources-2024 Junk Drawer Jesus By Matt Popovits: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781956658484-junk-drawer-jesus The Inklings: Apostles and Apologists of the Imagination with Sam Schuldheisz: https://academy.1517.org/courses/the-inklings Clothed with Christ by Brian William Thomas: https://shop.1517.org/collections/new-releases/products/9781956658927-clothed-with-christ-1 More from the hosts: Donovan Riley https://www.1517.org/contributors/donavon-riley Christopher Gillespie https://www.1517.org/contributors/christopher-gillespie MORE LINKS: Tin Foil Haloes https://t.me/bannedpastors Warrior Priest Gym & Podcast https://thewarriorpriestpodcast.wordpress.com St John's Lutheran Church (Webster, MN) - FB Live Bible Study Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/356667039608511 Gillespie's Sermons and Catechesis: http://youtube.com/stjohnrandomlake Gillespie Coffee https://gillespie.coffee Gillespie Media https://gillespie.media CONTACT and FOLLOW: Email mailto:BannedBooks@1517.org Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BannedBooksPod/ Twitter https://twitter.com/bannedbooks1517 SUBSCRIBE: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BannedBooks Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-1223313 Odysee https://odysee.com/@bannedbooks:5 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books/id1370993639 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2ahA20sZMpBxg9vgiRVQba Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1370993639/banned-books TuneIn Radio https://tunein.com/podcasts/Religion--Spirituality-Podcasts/Banned-Books-p1216972/ iHeartRadio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-banned-books-29825974/
Oct 12, 2024 • 2h 37min
367: Nestigen - Justification, Vocation, and Location in Luther's Reformation pt. 2
Dive into a rich exploration of justification, vocation, and humility through Luther's Reformation perspectives. Discover how relationships transform, as faith steps beyond transactional views. Engage with insights on the significance of land and identity in divine calling, and the critique of modern consumerism. Reflect on the fleeting nature of life, emphasizing the importance of community and family in shaping vocation. Lastly, contemplate the moral complexities of authority and personal agency in today’s society.
Oct 4, 2024 • 1h 54min
366: Nestigen - Justification, Vocation, and Location in Luther's Reformation
The discussion dives into Luther's teachings on justification and vocation, linking faith to everyday life. They explore how socio-economic shifts during the Reformation altered societal roles, emphasizing the rise of capitalism. The speakers tackle the complexities of faith versus law, historical heresies, and the transformative power of grace. They also reflect on the disconnect in modern society, the role of prayer, and the challenges of community engagement. Ultimately, they highlight the enduring relevance of Luther's ideas in today's world.
Sep 13, 2024 • 2h
365: Schwarz - Christ's Last Will and Testament
Reign 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_id=6430 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/channel/1517-podcast-network/id6442751370 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education: https://academy.1517.org/ What’s New from 1517: The Inklings: Apostles and Apologists of the Imagination with Sam Schuldheisz: https://academy.1517.org/courses/the-inklings Available Now: Hitchhiking with Prophets: A Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament by Chad Bird: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781956658859-hitchhiking-with-prophets Remembering Rod Rosenbladt: https://www.1517.org/dadrod Available Now: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781956658880-encouragement-for-motherhood More from the hosts: Donovan Riley https://www.1517.org/contributors/donavon-riley Christopher Gillespie https://www.1517.org/contributors/christopher-gillespie MORE LINKS: Tin Foil Haloes https://t.me/bannedpastors Warrior Priest Gym & Podcast https://thewarriorpriestpodcast.wordpress.com St John's Lutheran Church (Webster, MN) - FB Live Bible Study Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/356667039608511 Gillespie's Sermons and Catechesis: http://youtube.com/stjohnrandomlake Gillespie Coffee https://gillespie.coffee Gillespie Media https://gillespie.media CONTACT and FOLLOW: Email mailto:BannedBooks@1517.org Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BannedBooksPod/ Twitter https://twitter.com/bannedbooks1517 SUBSCRIBE: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsvLQ5rlaInxLO9luAauF4A Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-1223313 Odysee https://odysee.com/@bannedbooks:5 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books/id1370993639 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2ahA20sZMpBxg9vgiRVQba Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=214298 Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1370993639/banned-books Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9iYW5uZWRib29rcy5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw TuneIn Radio https://tunein.com/podcasts/Religion--Spirituality-Podcasts/Banned-Books-p1216972/ iHeartRadio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-banned-books-29825974/
Sep 7, 2024 • 2h 26min
364: Q&A Episode
Dive into a thought-provoking exploration of baptism's lasting significance in personal identity and faith. Discover the deep connection between love, service, and God, alongside the transformative potential of pilgrimage. The hosts tackle grief and healing, emphasizing rituals for those experiencing loss, and address the critical role of prayer and intercession. With insights on the challenges of modern church experiences and the culturally disconnected narratives shaping spirituality, this discussion invites compassionate engagement and deeper understanding.
Aug 30, 2024 • 1h 41min
363: 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=M4ogbYbHkuY Walter Benjamin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Benjamin Martin Luther, “Against the Heavenly Prophets,” Luther’s Works, Vol. 40: Church and Ministry II, 213–214. https://wolfmueller.net/martin-luther-forgiveness-won-forgiveness-delivered/ 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/channel/1517-podcast-network/id6442751370 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education: https://academy.1517.org/ What’s New from 1517: The Inklings: Apostles and Apologists of the Imagination with Sam Schuldheisz: https://academy.1517.org/courses/the-inklings Available Now: Hitchhiking with Prophets: A Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament by Chad Bird: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781956658859-hitchhiking-with-prophets Remembering Rod Rosenbladt: https://www.1517.org/dadrod Available Now: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781956658880-encouragement-for-motherhood More from the hosts: Donovan Riley https://www.1517.org/contributors/donavon-riley Christopher Gillespie https://www.1517.org/contributors/christopher-gillespie MORE LINKS: Tin Foil Haloes https://t.me/bannedpastors Warrior Priest Gym & Podcast https://thewarriorpriestpodcast.wordpress.com St John's Lutheran Church (Webster, MN) - FB Live Bible Study Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/356667039608511 Gillespie's Sermons and Catechesis: http://youtube.com/stjohnrandomlake Gillespie Coffee https://gillespie.coffee Gillespie Media https://gillespie.media CONTACT and FOLLOW: Email mailto:BannedBooks@1517.org Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BannedBooksPod/ Twitter https://twitter.com/bannedbooks1517 SUBSCRIBE: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsvLQ5rlaInxLO9luAauF4A Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-1223313 Odysee https://odysee.com/@bannedbooks:5 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books/id1370993639 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2ahA20sZMpBxg9vgiRVQba Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=214298 Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1370993639/banned-books Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9iYW5uZWRib29rcy5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw TuneIn Radio https://tunein.com/podcasts/Religion--Spirituality-Podcasts/Banned-Books-p1216972/ iHeartRadio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-banned-books-29825974/
Aug 27, 2024 • 1h 52min
362: Olson - Putting Second Things Second
Do 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/formula-of-concord-epitome/article-x/ Formula X Solid Declaration https://thebookofconcord.org/formula-of-concord-solid-declaration/article-x/ Malcom Guite https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXat06LvIYIyE2SpV_IuVjA World Conference on Faith and Order. Who's Who at Edinburgh 1937 https://archive.org/details/wccfops1.102/page/46/mode/2up anamnesis https://www.britannica.com/art/anamnesis 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/channel/1517-podcast-network/id6442751370 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education: https://academy.1517.org/ What’s New from 1517: The Inklings: Apostles and Apologists of the Imagination with Sam Schuldheisz: https://academy.1517.org/courses/the-inklings Available Now: Hitchhiking with Prophets: A Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament by Chad Bird: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781956658859-hitchhiking-with-prophets Remembering Rod Rosenbladt: https://www.1517.org/dadrod Available Now: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781956658880-encouragement-for-motherhood More from the hosts: Donovan Riley https://www.1517.org/contributors/donavon-riley Christopher Gillespie https://www.1517.org/contributors/christopher-gillespie MORE LINKS: Tin Foil Haloes https://t.me/bannedpastors Warrior Priest Gym & Podcast https://thewarriorpriestpodcast.wordpress.com St John's Lutheran Church (Webster, MN) - FB Live Bible Study Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/356667039608511 Gillespie's Sermons and Catechesis: http://youtube.com/stjohnrandomlake Gillespie Coffee https://gillespie.coffee Gillespie Media https://gillespie.media CONTACT and FOLLOW: Email mailto:BannedBooks@1517.org Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BannedBooksPod/ Twitter https://twitter.com/bannedbooks1517 SUBSCRIBE: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsvLQ5rlaInxLO9luAauF4A Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-1223313 Odysee https://odysee.com/@bannedbooks:5 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books/id1370993639 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2ahA20sZMpBxg9vgiRVQba Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=214298 Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1370993639/banned-books Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9iYW5uZWRib29rcy5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw TuneIn Radio https://tunein.com/podcasts/Religion--Spirituality-Podcasts/Banned-Books-p1216972/ iHeartRadio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-banned-books-29825974/
