Outside Ourselves

Renowned Luther scholar and professor emeritus of Systematic Theology at Concordia Seminary St. Louis, Dr. Robert Kolb, sits down with Kelsi to discuss two kinds of righteousness (or two fold righteousness) and his latest edited volume,  The Alien and the Proper: Luther's Two-Fold Righteousness in Controversy, Ministry, and Citizenship. Dr. Kolb provides some helpful definitions for what the Bible means when it comes to righteousness and how we should most often view God’s grace. He talks about how Martin Luther came to understand God’s passive righteousness given to his children through their justification in Christ’s work on the cross and our resulting active righteousness when it comes to serving our neighbors in this life. Kelsi asks Dr. Kolb why and how these two types of righteousness so often get confused for the Christian, and together they work to untangle the proper placement for each, landing squarely on the continual need to return to God’s word and our salvation given through God’s grace and mercy in Christ - apart from any good works we do.  Support Outside Ourselves: https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network: https://www.1517.org/podcasts  Subscribe to Outside Ourselves: Apple Podcasts Spotify Youtube Show Notes:   The Alien and the Proper: Luther’s Two-Fold Righteousness in Controversy, Ministry, and Citizenship edited by Robert Kolb The Genius of Luther's Theology: A Wittenberg Way of Thinking for the Contemporary Church by Robert Kolb and Charles P. Arand Justification by Faith: A Matter of Death and Life by Gerhard O. Forde Where God Meets Man: Luther's Down-to-Earth Approach to the Gospel by Gerhard O. Forde Martin Luther’s Commentary on St. Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians (1535) transcribed by Students and Presented in Today’s English, trans. by Haroldo Camacho

Jessica Thompson joins Kelsi to chat about her newest book, He Loved Them: Discovering Jesus' Heart for Seekers, Sinners, Doubters, and the Discouraged (and Other People Like Us), in which Jessica writes about the specific ways Jesus loved all types of people during his ministry on earth. Kelsi and Jessica discuss what these examples mean for us and those we find most challenging to love and how, no matter who we identify with, Christ's ultimate example of love for every sinner is displayed through his death on the cross. Support Outside Ourselves: https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network: https://www.1517.org/podcasts Subscribe to Outside Ourselves: Apple Podcasts Spotify Youtube Show Notes: He Loved Them by Jessica Thompson Follow Jessica Thompson Jessica's Podcast: Front Porch with the Fitzes

Lexham Press associate publisher, Todd Hains, joins Kelsi in this episode to discuss his book, Martin Luther and the Rule of Faith, and the importance of reading and interpreting Scripture based upon the ancient catechism, or rule of faith. Kelsi asks how the catechism - comprised of the 10 Commandments, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Apostles’ Creed - came to be, and how we can assert it’s authority as an interpretive norm for the entirety of Scripture. Todd argues that it’s the generality of the catechism that, in fact, gives it specificity in our lives. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts Spotify Youtube Shownotes: Martin Luther and the Rule of Faith: Reading God’s Word for God’s People by Todd Hains Lexham Press Christian Essentials Series FatCat Books The Care of Souls by Harold Senkbeil Christ in Calamity: Grace and Gratitude in the Darkest Valley by Harold Senkbeil

Old Testament Scholar and 1517 Scholar in Residence, Chad Bird, defines the Christian faith as seen through the eyes of the Old Testament Patriarchs. Chad answers questions clearing up some of the most famous chronicles in the lives of Abraham and Jacob and talks about his newest book, "Limping with God: Jacob & the Old Testament Guide to Messy Discipleship."    Subscribe to the show:   Apple Podcasts Spotify Youtube Show notes:   Limping with God by Chad Bird Chad's Podcasts: 40 Minutes in the New Testament Hidden Streams Field Guide to the Bible Read about Chad's son, Luke Read about Chad's father, Carson Follow Chad on Facebook Follow Chad on Twitter Follow Chad on Tik Tok A Severe Mercy by Sheldon Vanauken

Historian and 1517 Scholar in Residence, Dan van Voorhis, gives an overview on the history of Christmas covering everything from Santa Claus to Christmas movies. He talks with Kelsi about the underlying magic of Christmas and how, in freedom, Christians can celebrate both secular and sacred Christmas traditions.     Subscribe to the show:    Apple Podcasts Spotify Youtube Show notes:   Listen to Dan's Podcast, Christian History Almanac   Dan's Christmas Playlists:   A Very CHA Christmas   CHA Christmas 2022

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