Outside Ourselves

Join Kelsi and author Hannah Anderson in their discussion about the way in which we join with nature and the creation of all things in long for Christ's return during the season of Advent. Show Notes:   To purchase When Heaven and Nature Sing Follow Hannah on Twitter For more info, visit: https://www.1517.org/podcasts   Subscribe Now: Youtube Apple Podcasts Spotify

Kelsi chats with acclaimed hip hop and rap artist, Flame, about why he has found a home in the doctrines and beliefs of Lutheranism. What is it about the solas, the sacraments, and other distinctly Lutheran beliefs that is both biblical and comforting for Christians today? And how can Lutherans do a better job at sharing these with those from other traditions?    Show Notes:   Flame's Podcast Extra Nos Album Flame's upcoming collaboration with 1517 Music For more info, visit: https://www.1517.org/podcasts   Subscribe Now: Youtube Apple Podcasts Spotify

Writer and musician, Andy Squyres, talks with Kelsi about the grace and relief found in living a normal, mundane life and where to look for God in suffering. All of this and more in conjunction with Andy's latest installment of essays entitled, Poet Priest Volume II. Show Notes:  Follow Andy on Instagram Andy Squyres Music Tour Purchase Poet Priest Volume II The Vow on HBO Selena Gomez My Mind and Me To learn more, go to 1517.org/podcasts

Gretchen Ronnevik is the author of Ragged: Spiritual Disciplines for the Spiritually Exhausted and co-host of the podcast, Freely Given. She joins Kelsi to talk about research for her new book on the patience of God. Gretchen talks about God's steadfastness amplifies his grace and goodness, and makes it possible for us to ask tough - even wrong - questions.  Show notes:  Gretchen's book: Ragged: Spiritual Disciplines for the Spiritually Exhausted  Gretchen's podcast: Freely Given Unveiling Mercy by Chad Bird To learn more about 1517 Podcasts, go to 1517.org/podcasts

Join Kelsi as she talks with 1517 Executive Director, Dr. Scott Keith, about how to interpret the Bible, specifically those really confusing, shocking, and tough texts. Kelsi and Dr. Keith take a look at what Christians mean by the perspicuity or clarity of Scripture and how the norms of Scripture as a whole, most specifically the message of Christ crucified for you, should influence the way we approach individual texts.  Show notes: Tough Texts Radio Show The Thinking Fellows Podcast Purchase Being Dad: Father as a Picture of God’s Grace To learn more about 1517 Podcasts, go to 1517.org/podcasts

In the first Outside Ourselves episode, Kelsi chats with author, David Zahl, about his newest book, Low Anthropology (The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others and Yourself). David is the founder and director of Mockingbird Ministries. David talks about why he wrote Low Anthropology, and why he thinks a pessimistic view of human nature can actually bring with it good and hopeful news. Kelsi and David also discuss the various ways we see low anthropology play out in culture, television and literature, and everyday life. Show notes: Purchase Low Anthropology Low Anthropology Speaking Tour Mockingbird Ministries Eve Fairbank's excerpt on forgiveness in South Africa: When Racial Progress Comes for White Liberals David French's article on LOTR vs. GOT: It's Time to Remember Tolkien To learn more about 1517 Podcasts, go to 1517.org/podcasts

Welcome to Outside Ourselves with Kelsi Klembara! Outside Ourselves features conversations about God’s gift of faith. What does it mean for saving faith to stand outside of our abilities and works? Join Kelsi as she explores questions about the Christian faith with theologians and theology lovers. New episodes every other week. Outside Ourselves is a part of the 1517 Podcast Network.