Tangible: Theology Learned and Lived
Concordia Seminary
We're exploring the ways in which theology permeates all aspects of life. Through conversations with the faculty at Concordia Seminary- St Louis, we will challenge you to deepen your theology and live out your faith in Christ. We'll talk with a variety of professors on a variety of topics - something different in every episode…but all pointing to the intersection between faith and daily life. It's tangible: theology learned and lived.
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Jan 17, 2024 • 33min
The Never Married: Single in the Church
Guests Jacob Rhodes and Dr. David Maxwell discuss the ways in which our vocabulary and attitude towards unmarried adults influences their perception of value. “Over half the population now is single...How does [the church] actually talk about singleness?” - Jacob Rhodes
Jan 15, 2024 • 35min
The Language of Lament
Guests Drew Oswald and Dr. Tim Saleska discuss prayers of lament and the ways in which they lead us to hope. “Laments are a prayer that tell God the horrible things that are going on and then really demand that He answer.” – Drew Oswald
Dec 15, 2023 • 29min
Women in the Genealogy of Jesus - Dr. David Lewis and Dr. Joel Okamoto
Guests Dr. David Lewis and Dr. Joel Okamoto explore the deep significance of the five women listed in the genealogy of Jesus. “When you read the genealogy and see those women, it's not really obvious why they're there… it's kind of a slow reveal.” Dr. David Lewis
Dec 1, 2023 • 36min
Honest Repentance and the Law - Dr. David Maxwell
“The image is that the Bible is like an anvil on your chest that crushes the life out of you…this is the kind of thing that I think makes people want to hide.” Dr. Maxwell In this episode we talk with Dr. David Maxwell and explore the ways in which our understanding of the law influences our honest repentance.
Nov 30, 2023 • 36min
Lessons I Learned from My Father – Dr. Kevin Golden
As dad to seven children, Dr. Kevin Golden has some experience with fatherhood. The sayings he heard from his own father shaped his ministry and his life. Tune in to hear how his theology is guiding his parenting.
Oct 30, 2023 • 36min
Two Kinds of Righteousness - Dr. Robert Kolb
“At the end of the day…Christians should think, first of all that they're children of God, and then they should reflect on how they performed. And that will drive each one of us to repentance and to faith." Dr. Robert Kolb
Oct 15, 2023 • 28min
Fire in the Windows - Dr. Thomas J. Egger and Dr. Peter Nafzger
“We have this really dramatic visual presentation of what it looks like when Jesus rises from the dead. It looks like this swirling phoenix fire and he's standing in triumph over this great inferno!" Join Dr. Thomas Egger and Dr. Peter Nafzger as they explore one way in which theology has become tangible through art.
Sep 30, 2023 • 33min
Artificial Intelligence and the Church - Dr. David Maxwell and Dr. Joel Okamoto
How do recent technological advancements in artificial intelligence and GPT4 impact the church? According to Dr. David Maxwell "The theological implication is that if AI starts acting human, we're going to think of it as human." Join the conversation between Dr. David Maxwell, Dr. Joel Okamoto and Jessica Bordeleau as they discuss artificial intelligence and what it means to be human.
Sep 15, 2023 • 31min
Where is Jesus Right Now? - Dr. Dale Meyer
Dr. Dale A. Meyer and Dr. David Schmidtt begin by discussing the symbolism in the new artwork in the Concordia Seminary chapel. The conversation takes a fascinating turn when Dr. Meyer asks "Where is Jesus now? If we don't emphasize what Christ is doing now ... you create a vacuum, and a number of things happen in the vacuum …"
Sep 15, 2023 • 30min
When a Preacher Can't Speak - Dr. Joel Elowsky
The sudden onset of a vocal cord disfunction left preacher Dr. Joel Elowsky unable to speak for four years. "It was truly one of those dark tunnels. You don't really see any light except for that little pinprick." This candid discussion explores Elowsky's understanding of God's nature.
