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"What is the gospel?" The responses you might hear continuously return to an inward-looking faith instead of a faith that clings externally to the astonishing mercy of Christ Jesus, who took the sinof the world into Himself on the cross and breathed out His life for and onto His creation. In this act ofsacrifice, Jesus is indeed the sacrificial Lamb who takes away the sin of the world. Through His resurrection, Jesus Christ has given His promise of eternal life in Him.
Episodes
- Why Troy hates science and AI
But is it that, Craig? Or is it that Troy desires to listen to God's word as the source of truth? Craig and Troy wade into the book of Genesis and the minefield that is the creation and evolution debate.
- Is means is
Whose supper is it? What is given in the supper? What is received in the supper? And why those things in the supper? Craig and Troy discuss THE supper . . . the Lord's Supper.
- Means of Grace II: the Lord's Supper
Why do Lutherans get so excited about the Lord's Supper? Why can't they stop talking about it? The secret lies in the objective reality of it. Craig and Troy talk their way around how God chooses to work from within the world He created, a…
- Mission: baptism
What role does baptism take in mission work? What goes before baptism, and what must come after? Craig and Troy discuss the baptismal life, the life of the Church, and how it all fits into mission.
- How to baptize and who should baptize?
So the question is, what mode of baptism is valid? And the other question is, who should be doing the baptism? Craig and Troy continue the discussion on how God uses water to do such great things.
- Pedo or Credo baptism?
Craig and Troy dive into the deep waters (no pun intended) of baptism. Should we baptize infants? Should we never baptize infants? How should we read the whole Bible story so that we can know?
- Physical washing and spiritual renewal
Craig and Troy start a discussion on baptism, water, the Spirit, the Word, and how God works through this all to bring Jesus to you, and to bring you to Him.
- The means by which grace is delivered
The For You Podcast enteres a new era, and Craig and Troy kick it off with a discussion on how God works in our lives through tangible means.
- Scoffing scoffers gotta scoff
The Day of the Lord ever hastens closer . . . but why hasn't it come yet? When nearly 2000 years have passed from when Jesus said He'd return, what are we supposed to think when He hasn't yet? Craig and Troy finish up with Peter's 2nd epis…
- Those greedy preachers
Craig and Troy return to 2nd Peter, taking a deeper look at the false prophets Peter warns us about. Who are these, and why are they blots and blemishes on the church and her fellowship?
- The Lord knows how to rescue the godly
. . . and He also knows how to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment. Craig and Troy step back into 2 Peter, studying the arising of false prophets and our appropriate and bilblical reaction to them. But what can…
- Trans living, detransitioning, and living in Christ
Craig and Troy join up with Katie Coblintz to discuss transgender and identity questions. Drawing from her own personal experience as a woman who had been led into living as a trans man for several years, Katie gives a humble and honest ac…
- Camping with Jesus forever
In Christ, Heaven touches earth so that we earthlings might dwell forever in Heaven with Him. But how can you be sure? Peter shows the firm foundation upon which faith stands. Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517…
- What you DO is not who you ARE
. . . . but that doesn't mean that what you do is of no importance. Craig and Troy work through Peter's admonishment that we "add" to our faith. What does this mean for those who understand that we are saved by faith alone? Listen and see.…
- Jesus and the Green Men
Troy is out of the saddle this week, but Craig wrangles author and all-around good guy, Ray Keating, to sit down and talk about his new book, "Menace – an Agen Dean Cold Novel." Keating's book is not only immensely engrossing and entertain…
- Who's Simeon Peter?
Well, he's the one who tells us we are of equal standing in faith with the apostles and all the saints. We are of equal standing of righteousness even with Christ, because Christ has called us in and by His own glory. Support 1517 Podcast…
- Be sober or be eaten
Craig and Troy close out Peter's first epistle to the Church. Humbling yourself requires you to realize who you are and who God is. But when you realize those things, you will have a place to put away your anxiety. Support 1517 Podcast Net…
- Peter's packed pericope for pastors
Peter--the apostle--exhorts pastors to be humble, and he leads by example. Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Wha…
- Obey the Gospel AND SUFFER FOR IT
Peter enters into a discussion that doesn't tickle our ears very well, but it still a plain fact of the Christian's life: we will suffer on account of Christ. What does that mean? How do we do it? Craig and Troy explain, discuss, and demon…
- A plethora of sin
When Peter says "whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin," what exactly does he mean by that? What does it mean when the world is surprised when we will not join them in their revelries? And what does it mean for us in the ch…
- Christ went WHERE and did WHAT??
*in sarcastic voice* Thank goodness for bible verses that are perfectly clear! Well honestly, thank God for ALL of His word, because we need it all to understand it all. Craig and Troy do a little work on 1 Peter 3, Christ's descent into H…
- Tips on suffering well for the positionally righteous
How can we be righteous even in the face of evil? What does it mean to suffer with another? Why would we even talk about suffering? And what's Troy's beef with the editors of the ESV, anyway? Craig and Troy do a deep dive into Peter's guid…
- From Italy With Amore
Craig sits down with Pastor Lorenzo Murrone, Pastor Joshua Salas and Michael Morizio and discusses their conversions into Lutheranism, their treks into serving the church and ultimately the founding of The Confessional Lutheran Church of I…
- Just do the right thing
. . . which is exactly what Jesus did for you. He suffered for your sin, the righteous for the unrighteous. Support 1517 Podcast Network Fundraiser! 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule…
- Housing together
Well, we're back to talking about submission and wives again . . . but Peter brings a decidedly new and radical twist to the Christian home. Support 1517 Podcast Network Fundraiser! 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on App…
- 2 Finnish and 2 Italian/American Lutheran Pastors go into Rome . . .
. . . and Rome looks at them and says, "What is this, a joke?" Far from it! Pastors Craig Donofrio, John Bombaro, Sebastian Grunbaum sit down with Bishop Juhana Pohjola as they prepare to participate in the ordinations of the first two pas…
- Italy, Pakistan, Luther and Pizza!
Craig sadly does an episode sans Troy with Rev. Dr. John Bombaro as Craig and John prepare to go to Italy for the founding of the Confessional Lutheran Church of Italy and the ordination of their first two pastors! They also talk about som…
- Malice and milk
No, that's not the new buffet special at Pizza Ranch. Peter leans into the spiritual (read: Spiritual) realities of the Christian life, confirming that it is God who has chosen us to be His own people. Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Pod…
- Prophets who prophesied prophecies
And we're back! After a few short weeks of recording delays, Craig and Troy return to the studio to dig back into 1 Peter. We have been given such a wonderfully huge and amazing grace, and Peter wants us to recognize how deep that grace is…
- On the election . . .
No, not THAT election, we're talking about the one that's really important! Craig and Troy, having thought they were done with the Catholic Epistles, discover that there are still a few more books in their bibles! Who knew? Support 1517 Po…
- When NOT to pray for sin
Sins that lead to death, and sins that don't, but all sins are still sins. Listen to this podcast and that statement may make more sense. Craig and Troy thought they were finishup up with their series on the Catholic Epistles, but seems li…
- Spirit, water, and blood
. . . and these three testify. Testify to what? Craig, Troy, and The Blessed Vicar Mike take on 1 John chapter 5, where God testifies to His Son, our savior and our victory. Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 P…
- Abide in Me
Craig, Troy, and the Blessed Vicar Mike dive into 1 John 4:13-21. How do you know you abide in Christ? I mean, how do you really know? Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 E…
- The Curious Case of Mark Renner
Craig and Troy invite special guest Pastor Mark J. Renner to discuss his recent book Curious Cases: A Series of Short Pastoral Case Studies. What do pastors face in their ministries? How can they learn to be more faithful pastors through r…
- "No one has seen God . . . "
Except that we see Him--and see Him plainly--in Christ. So what does John mean by this phrase? Can it possibly mean that Jesus isn't truly God? Or must we instead see this verse in light of the whole of Scripture? Support 1517 Podcast Netw…
- Do not believe every spirit
Yes, but how do we know that we believe the truth? What even is truth? Well, John--the apostle who saw Jesus with his own eyes--testifies with the words of the Spirit of truth. Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 151…
- 300th episode extravaganza! . . . or perhaps not
It's the For You Radio 300th episode extravaganza! That is, if you take out the word "extravaganza" and instead put in the words "Craig, Troy, and Vicar Mike talk, play, and bring God's word to you." You know . . . pretty much like every o…
- Who are you, really?
Michael "The Golden-Mourthed Orator" Baumgarn joins Craig and Troy for a study of 1 John chapter 3. What does it mean to be children of God? What does it mean to be a sinner? Are those compatible identities? Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcas…
- Anti-Christ, Antichrist, and antichrists
Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Pre-order: Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken…
- Little children, fathers, and young men . . .
Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Pre-order: Ditching the Checklist by Mark Ma…
- The word that you heard
What is the word? "Love" is the word. But what is love? Baby don't hurt me . . . but no, that's just getting silly. The more serious question is, how do we love one another in the church? What does that love look like? Where does it come f…
- Propitiation: noun, to propitiate
Jesus is the forgiveness of our sins, Jesus is the forgiveness for your sins, Jesus is the forgiveness for all sins, period. What does it mean for Him to be our propitiation? No, really . . . what does it mean? Craig and Troy untangle the…
- Make our joy complete
Craig and Troy open up a new book of the Bible, the epistle of 1 John. John has packed so much goodness into this first chapter. In this chapter we learn of being in the light, we learn of being in God's truth, and we learn that even our s…
- To the Lady, her children, and her house
Craig and Troy take a look at the 2nd Epistle of John. That letter raises several important considerations. What is love? What does it mean to love? What is it to be in the truth? What does it mean to be in Christ? Support 1517 Podcast Net…
- A very contrary Christmas to you
Craig and Troy plumb the depths of the importance of Christmas by simply asking, "But what if it didn't happen that way?" What would we not have if Joseph were not of the lineage of David? What would we not have if Jesus was not Mary's fir…
- 3rd John and cough syrup
Craig and a more-or-less alert Troy take a look at the 3rd Epistle of John. Which John? Who is he talking to? What does he want to tell them? Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts…
- "These people" . . . am I right?
The lawless teachers that Jude rebukes are put in their place, and the church is reminded of the way in which God would have them persevere in the faith. The church encourages one another, has mercy on one another, and deliberately works t…
- Fueling the Mission: Supporting 1517 to Proclaim the Gospel
Support 1517 This Giving Tuesday This is Caleb Keith, director of the 1517 Podcast Network. Today, as many of you may know, is Giving Tuesday. On this special day, I have a question for you: Does this podcast bring Jesus and His Gospel of…
- Hellish dreams
Craig and Troy return to the little book of Jude, where Jude reminds us of God's authority, ability to judge absolutely. The false teachers (or are they just false members?) that have infiltrated the church spread their demonic blasphemies…
- Hey Jude
This little book is full of deep thoughts and emphasizes a call to sound doctrine. Craig and Troy dig into the book of Jude to find the riches of Jude's writings, the warnings against false teachings and false teachers, and the call to the…