This week, Gillespie and Riley wrap up their reading of Gerhard Forde's "On Being a Theologian of The Cross." What are the ramifications for Christians when God creates (He does not find) that which is pleasing to Him? Our Text: On Being a Theologian of the Cross, Gerhard Forde , Thesis 28 Show Notes : Here We Still Stand 2019 Get Well Soon Roadkill Hamlet You Were Never Really Here — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517legacy.com . Please subscribe, rate, and rev...
Nov 28, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 33
Continuing their conversation from episode #31, Gillespie and Riley follow Gerhard Forde, and with him examine Luther's Heidelberg Disputation. This week, Aristotle, righteousness, and whose work is worth calling "good." Our Text: On Being a Theologian of the Cross, Gerhard Forde , Part IV: “God’s Work in Us: The Righteousness of Faith” Show Notes : David Goggins Instagram Your Job is BS The 10,000 hour rule — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517legacy.com . Pleas...
Nov 21, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 32
Gillespie and Riley return this week, in conversation with Gerhard Forde about death, doing your best, and getting the "good" of works put in its proper place. Our Text: On Being a Theologian of the Cross, Gerhard Forde , Part IV: “God’s Work in Us: The Righteousness of Faith” Show Notes : The Offense of the Cross - Riley’s talk from HWSS18 BB #29 & BB#30 Thinking Fellows - Absolution with Nestigen and Paulson The Soul of Christianity Here We Still Stand 2019 — Questions? Comments? Show Idea...
Nov 15, 2018•55 min•Ep. 31
Gillespie and Riley continue their conversation about thesis nineteen of Luther's Heidelberg Disputation (with commentary by Gerhard Forde), and what distinguishes a theologian of the cross from a theology of glory. Our Text: On Being a Theologian of the Cross, Gerhard Forde , Section Three (Theses 19-21) Show Notes : Heidelberg Theses Article Series (1517) Jordan Peterson and Sam Harris Black Mirror The Orville Night of the Gun - David Carr Lois Lowry - The Giver Myth of Sisyphus - Camus My My,...
Nov 10, 20180•Ep. 30
This week, Gillespie and Riley read Luther's nineteenth thesis from his Heidelberg Disputation, and (with Gerhard Forde's help) converse about whether a theologian of glory is really a theologian. Our Text: On Being a Theologian of the Cross, Gerhard Forde , Section Three (Theses 19-21) Show Notes : Rembrandt Crucifixion Heidelberg Theses Article Series (1517) — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517legacy.com . Please subscribe, rate, and review the show in Apple P...
Oct 24, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 29
This week, Gillespie and Riley return to the problem of the will (with much help from Gerhard Forde) as Martin Luther expresses it in thesis thirteen of the Heidelberg Disputation. Our Text: On Being a Theologian of the Cross, Gerhard Forde , The Problem of Will Show Notes : Hip-hop Reviews of Metal Three Floyds Papal bull Interview with Ted Bundy One Things is Not Like the Other Heidelberg Theses Article Series (1517) — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517legacy....
Oct 17, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 28
In this episode, Gillespie and Riley dig into section two of Forde's book, "On Being a Theologian of the Cross: Reflections on Luther's Heidelberg Disputation. This week, the problem of the will. Our Text: On Being a Theologian of the Cross, Gerhard Forde , The Problem of Will Show Notes : Bonhoeffer - Creation & Fall The Minister’s Black Veil - Nathaniel Hawthorne Young Goodman Brown - Hawthorne John Bunyan - Pilgrim’s Progress William Seymour - Episode #21 Your God is Too Glorious - Chad B...
Oct 10, 2018•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 27
In this episode, Gillespie and Riley dive into Forde’s use of the analogy of addiction to explain original sin, passive righteousness, Jesus as Giver and gift, and Riley lets out the Viking (a little bit) to address “cheap grace.” Also, so many pop culture references you may get dizzy. Warning - This episode contains strong language directed at Satan. Our Text: On Being a Theologian of the Cross, Gerhard Forde , The Problem of Good Works Show Notes : Here We Still Stand Conference Parts Unknown ...
Oct 03, 2018•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 26
This week, Gillespie and Riley dive back into Forde’s “On Being a Theologian of the Cross.” With the help of Paul, Augustine, and Luther they discuss God’s revealed Law, righteousness, and good works. Our Text: On Being a Theologian of the Cross, Gerhard Forde , The Problem of Good Works Show Notes : Here We Still Stand Conference Luther on Righteousness (Psalm 32) Nature is Metal Formula of Concord - Article VI Harmony of the Gospels - Lutheran Cyclopedia Harmony of the Gospels - Blue Letter Bi...
Sep 27, 2018•54 min•Ep. 25
In this episode, Gillespie and Riley continue their reading of Gerhard Forde’s “On Being a Theologian of The Cross.” This week, they discuss the two ways of being a theologian and the consequences for daily life. Our Text: On Being a Theologian of the Cross, Gerhard Forde , Two Ways of Being a Theologian Show Notes : Why Forde is a Banned Book theologian Dennis Ngien - Theology of the Cross Luther's Theology of the Cross: Martin Luther's Theological Breakthrough by Alister E. McGrath Elon Musk -...
Sep 20, 2018•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 24
This week, in preparation for the HWSS Conference, Gillespie and Riley jump into On Being a Theologian of the Cross, by Gerhard Forde. Why did Luther say, "The cross alone is our theology" and what are the consequences for Christians in every generation? Our Text: On Being a Theologian of the Cross, Gerhard Forde , Introductory Matters Show Notes : Here We Still Stand Conference Heidelberg Theses Article Series (1517) Atonement Theories Highlander (1986) From a Distance (Beaches) No More Christi...
Sep 13, 2018•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 23
In this episode, Gillespie and Riley discuss Menno Simon's writing on faith, why prepositions matter, and the practical consequences of Gospel-law sermons. Our Text: Faith, Menno Simons Show Notes : Menno Simons biography More Menno Simons Capon Genesis lectures — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517legacy.com . Please subscribe, rate, and review the show in Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2 . We’re proud to...
Sep 06, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 22
This week, Gillespie and Riley dig into a sermon by William Seymour, who was a key figure in the Asuza Street Revival outpouring. In particular, they zero in on baptism, the means of the Spirit, and why Christian preaching is a matter of death and new life. Our Text: William Seymour, Receive ye the Holy Ghost Show Notes : William J. Seymour Azusa Street Revival William Seymour and the History of the Azusa Street Outpouring Joachim of Fiore Body is a Cage - Arcade Fire Parabol/Parabola - Tool Glo...
Aug 29, 2018•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 21
In this episode, Gillespie and Riley jump back into Whitefield's sermon, "The Folly and Danger of Being Not Righteous Enough." This week, they turn a more critical eye on Whitefield's sermon, discussing revivalism, sermonizing, and the purpose of the church. Our Text: George Whitefield, "The Folly and Danger of Being Not Righteous Enough” Show Notes : George Whitefield Biography Prof. John Pless Moralistic Therapeutic Deism - Christian Smith Sunday School movement J. B. Philips Is There Forgiven...
Aug 22, 2018•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 20
This week, Gillespie and Riley discuss a sermon by George Whitefield, who defends his theology against the attacks of an “old light.” Our Text: George Whitefield, "The Folly and Danger of Being Not Righteous Enough” Show Notes : George Whitefield Biography Aspergillum Capon - Entrepreneurial model episodes Hammer of God - Bo Giertz The Democratization of American Christianity – by Nathan O. Hatch Moralistic Therapeutic Deism - Christian Smith — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at...
Aug 16, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 19
Gillespie and Riley touch down on Origen's commentary on John's Gospel this week. They discuss martyrology, whether angels come disguised as people, and why it's important to let Scripture interpret Scripture. Our Text: Origen, Commentary on John, Book II, section 25. Show Notes : Wikipedia bio CCEL bio The Apocrypha The Prayer of Joseph More Human than Human - White Zombie Altered Carbon Scientology - South Park — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517legacy.com . ...
Aug 08, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, Gillespie and Riley jump back into another letter from John Hus. This week, they discuss Hus’ letter to the people of Prague, urging them not to give up hope in the midst of persecution. Our Text: John Hus, To the Same [To the People of Prague] (Without date: January (?) 1413) Show Notes : Iron Sky Treebeard (Lord of the Rings) Close Talker (Seinfeld) — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517legacy.com . Please subscribe, rate, and review the show in...
Aug 01, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 17
In this episode, Gillespie and Riley dive into another letter from John Hus. This week, they take a critical look at Hus and discuss the influence of traditional Roman doctrine on Hus’ calls for reform. Our Text: John Hus, To the Faithful Bohemians (Without date: December 1412) Show Notes : Mad Max Beyond Thunderdrome Penance A Christmas Story VeggieTales - Frozen Peas Hans J. Hillerbrand, The World of The Reformation Steven Ozment, The Age of Reform Thomas Tentler, Sin and Confession on The Eve...
Jul 25, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 16
Pastors Gillespie and Riley read a letter from John Huss to John Barbatus about the biblical teaching on who can (and cannot) preach. Our Text: John Hus, To John Barbatus and the People of Chrumnaw ( May 25, 1411) Show Notes : John Huss: Pre-Reformation Reformer (Christianity Today) Roundabout (Rick Beato breakdown) Animal House Baz Luhrmann Moulin Rouge Diamond Dogs — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517legacy.com . Please subscribe, rate, and review the show in ...
Jul 18, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 15
Riley and Gillespie wrap up their conversation about Robert Capon's "The Astonished Heart" No really, this is it. Our Text: The Astonished Heart: Reclaiming the Good News from the Lost-and-Found of Church History by Robert Farrar Capon, pp. 115-116 — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517legacy.com . Please subscribe, rate, and review the show in Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2 . We’re proud to be part of 15...
Jul 11, 2018•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 14
Riley and Gillespie wrap up their conversation about Robert Capon's "The Astonished Heart" kind of... sort of... or maybe not. Our Text: The Astonished Heart: Reclaiming the Good News from the Lost-and-Found of Church History by Robert Farrar Capon, pp. 105-106 Show Notes: Lex orandi, lex credendi - Prosper of Aquitaine 2 Legit to Quit - MC Hammer “Original” Coca-Cola Heidelberg Disputation Pastors as sheepdogs (The Jagged Word) — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1...
Jul 04, 2018•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 13
Riley and Gillespie continue their theological adventure through Robert Capon's "The Astonished Heart." This week, they examine the corporate model of the church, then get transparent critiquing themselves in relation to the church as an institution. Our Text: The Astonished Heart: Reclaiming the Good News from the Lost-and-Found of Church History by Robert Farrar Capon, pp. 79-81 Show Notes: Office Space The Belko Experiment — Check out our complete library of shows on our site: https://www.ban...
Jun 27, 2018•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 12
Pastors Riley and Gillespie can't get enough of Robert Capon's "The Astonished Heart," so this week, they talk about the roots of American Christianity, and how to establish churches that function without the Gospel. Our Text: The Astonished Heart: Reclaiming the Good News from the Lost-and-Found of Church History by Robert Farrar Capon, pp. 74-75 Show Notes: The Search for General Tso (2014) Jefferson Bible “From a Distance” - Bette Midler Gangs of New York — Check out our complete library of s...
Jun 20, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 11
Pastors Riley and Gillespie jump back into Robert Capon's "The Astonished Heart," to discuss Henry VIII, Catholic elasticity, and mini Christendoms. Our Text: The Astonished Heart: Reclaiming the Good News from the Lost-and-Found of Church History by Robert Farrar Capon, pp. 68-71 Show Notes: Mark Manson - The Subtle Art Luther - On the Councils and the Church — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517legacy.com . Please subscribe, rate, and review the show in Apple P...
Jun 13, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 10
Pastors Riley and Gillespie jump back into Robert Capon's "The Astonished Heart," to discuss Martin Luther, the Reformation, and what happens when justification by faith alone busts loose in Christendom. Our Text: The Astonished Heart: Reclaiming the Good News from the Lost-and-Found of Church History by Robert Farrar Capon, pp. 66-68 Show Notes: Into the Great Wide Open - Tom Petty Our Lady of Guadalupe Corn Palace Jesus is Just Alright - Doobie Brothers Dogma - Kevin Smith Jan Hus Chronologica...
Jun 06, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 9
Pastors Riley and Gillespie jump into Robert Capon's "The Astonished Heart," to discuss Constantine, Christendom and it's consequences. Our Text: The Astonished Heart: Reclaiming the Good News from the Lost-and-Found of Church History by Robert Farrar Capon Show Notes: Robert Farrar Capon Remembering Robert Farrar Capon Robert Farrar Capon Project @ Mockingbird — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517legacy.com . Please subscribe, rate, and review the show in Apple ...
May 30, 2018•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 8
Pastors Riley and Gillespie continue to discuss Soren Kierkegaard’s “Preparation for Christianity,” where the Dane criticizes the church for making sin to be of little consequence and therefore making the Savior and His forgiveness of little importance. Our Text: Preparation for a Christian Life [on Matthew 11:28] ( https://www.ccel.org/ccel/kierkegaard/selections/files/preparation.htm ), Conclusion continued Show Notes: Church coffee recipe Lutheran Schools article Moralistic Therapeutic Deism ...
May 23, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 7
Pastors Riley and Gillespie discuss Soren Kierkegaard’s “Preparation for Christianity,” where the Dane criticizes the church for offering people a Christ strictly in his ascended and victorious state and neglecting Jesus in his humiliation and in his human and highly controversial form. Our Text: Preparation for a Christian Life [on Matthew 11:28] ( https://www.ccel.org/ccel/kierkegaard/selections/files/preparation.htm ), Conclusion: “The Moral” Show Notes: Soren Kierkegaard Taylor Swift breaks ...
May 16, 2018•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 6
Riley and Gillespie continue to talk about Athanasius’ , “On The Incarnation”, but this week they get into the historical, bodily resurrection of Jesus, and why Jesus’ resurrection upends our search for self-discovery and meaning. Our Text: Athanasius’ On the Incarnation ( https://www.ccel.org/ccel/athanasius/incarnation ), para. 29 Show Notes: Dr. Eric Berne - Transactional Games Thích Quảng Đức ( https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/the-burning-monk-1963/ ) The Truth behind Christian Rock ( https:...
May 09, 2018•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 5
Riley and Gillespie talk about Athanasius’ apology in his writing, “On The Incarnation”, for the historical, bodily death of Jesus, and why Jesus’ death and resurrection is the end of religion. Our Text: Athanasius’ On the Incarnation ( https://www.ccel.org/ccel/athanasius/incarnation ), para. 24. Show Notes: Thor - Ragnarok More Than a Carpenter by Josh D. McDowell Apologetics - Thinking Fellows Gilgamesh Epic Alexamenos graffito (Roman catacomb painting) The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoe...
May 02, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 4
