01:45 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 05:30 - Main Topic (Education as Formation) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SIX, Mike and Wade are joined by Prof. Joshua Johnson from the college to discuss education as formation. Despite Wade's best efforts, the guys got a little distracted at a few points, but we think it was fun, and the topic is one we hope to return to in the future. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 256
01:45 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 02:20 - Main Topic (Jeremiah 2) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FIVE, Mike, Jason, and Wade discuss Jeremiah 2. The picture doesn't really match the episode theme, but it will make sense if you listen. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of th...
Nov 29, 2023•48 min•Ep. 255
01:45 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 06:15 - Main Topic (Salem Witch Trials) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FOUR, Wade and Jason discuss the Salem Witch Trial with Dr. Aaron Palmer, Wade's colleague in the history department and our school chair. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as ...
Nov 22, 2023•49 min•Ep. 254
00:00 - Introduction 04:00 - Free-for-All (Sports Betrayals) 13:30 - Main Topic (Ezekiel 16) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-THREE, Mike and Wade discuss Ezekiel 16 and the imagery of husband and wife. Ezekiel 16's imagery is rather colorful, so maybe don't listen with the kids in the car. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the ...
Nov 11, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 253
00:00 - Introduction 09:05 - Free-for-All (Novelty T-Shirts) 23:45 - Main Topic (Luther's Flood Prayer) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-TWO, Mike, Wade and Matt Scharf from Grace Lutheran in downtown Milwaukee discussed Luther's Flood Prayer, often used for the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. We thank Matt for joining us. We are sorry Jason bailed on this episode. Sometimes he just disappears when there is work to be done. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Pod...
Oct 20, 2023•52 min•Ep. 252
00:00 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 05:45 - Main Topic (The Guys Talk Words) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-ONE, Wade, Mike, Jason and Mark Paustian (a returning guest) from Martin Luther College recorded from Jason's basement compound. We thank Mark for joining us after his wonderful Veritas lecture at St. John's, Mukwonago. You can check out his new podcast, Where Two or Three, wherever you catch your podcasts and his most recent book, Our Worth to Him, at Northwester...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 251
00:00 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 04:00 - Main Topic (You and Your Bible) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY (!), Wade, Mike, and Jason recorded live at WLC for the Milwaukee area campus ministry, The Point of Grace. This episode focused on you and your Bible--what are you supposed to do with that thing? Thanks for all the students who joined us! We enjoyed the fellowship and the great discussion before and after. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let the Bird Fly! is suppor...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 250
00:00 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 11:00 - Main Topic (Theology as Habitus Practicus) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-NINE, Wade, Mike, and Jason discuss theology as a practicus habitus (a practical aptitude or habitude or habit). We hope you enjoy the episode! Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of the othe...
Sep 22, 2023•53 min•Ep. 249
00:00 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 6:10 - Main Topic (Doctrine, Not Doctrines) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-EIGHT, Wade, Mike, and Jason discuss doctrine (as opposed to doctrines) and how the Bible is a book about Christ and not a collection of proof texts. We hope you enjoy the episode! We would like to thank our listeners for partnering with us during our annual Podcast Fundraiser. Together, listeners like you joined the 1517 Podcast Network in raising $68,000 doll...
Sep 13, 2023•50 min•Ep. 248
00:00 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 6:10 - Main Topic (Prayer) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-SEVEN, Wade and Jason discuss prayer, especially in light of Luther's Small Catechism. We hope you enjoy the episode! We would like to thank our listeners for partnering with us during our annual Podcast Fundraiser. Together, listeners like you joined the 1517 Podcast Network in raising $68,000 dollars in support of our podcasting efforts. This financial support maintains and b...
Sep 07, 2023•48 min•Ep. 247
00:00 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 6:10 - Main Topic (Swearing and Oaths) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-SIX, Mike, Wade, and Jason discuss swearing and oaths (with some beeping). There are about forty seconds of silence around 48:30 because Wade. We assure you it was funny in person, though. We hope you enjoy the episode! We would like to thank our listeners for partnering with us during our annual Podcast Fundraiser. Together, listeners like you joined the 1517 Podca...
Sep 01, 2023•38 min•Ep. 246
00:00 - Introduction 05:20 - Free-for-All (Baseball Is Stupid...When Our Teams are Bad) 16:25 - Main Topic (The Church) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-FIVE, Mike, Wade, and Jason discuss the communion of saints and the one holy Christian/catholic and apostolic Church. We hope you enjoy the episode! We would like to thank our listeners for partnering with us during our annual Podcast Fundraiser. Together, listeners like you joined the 1517 Podcast Network in raising $68,000 dollars in support o...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 245
00:00 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 7:50 - Main Topic (Eschatology) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-FOUR, Mike, Wade, and Jason discuss eschatology, the end times. We hope you enjoy the episode! We would like to thank our listeners for partnering with us during our annual Podcast Fundraiser. Together, listeners like you joined the 1517 Podcast Network in raising $68,000 dollars in support of our podcasting efforts. This financial support maintains and builds the 1517 pod...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 244
00:00 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 6:45 - Main Topic (Lutheran Colleges and the Formation of Students) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-THREE, Mike, Wade (even though he was just supposed to work the board), Jason, Nick Schmoller, and Dave Scharf discuss Lutheran higher education and the formation of students. We thank our friends from Martin Luther College for joining us! We hope you enjoy the episode! We would like to thank our listeners for partnering with us during o...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 243
00:00 - Introduction 10:00 - Free-for-All (Favorite Things about Teaching Where We Do) 17:35 - Main Topic (Does the Gospel Get Old?) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-TWO, Mike, Wade, and Jason discuss whether the gospel ever gets old and if not, why not. We hope you enjoy the episode! We would like to thank our listeners for partnering with us during our annual Podcast Fundraiser. Together, listeners like you joined the 1517 Podcast Network in raising $68,000 dollars in support of our podcasting...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 242
00:00 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 4:15 - Main Topic (Theology by Twos) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-ONE, Mike, Wade, and Jason discuss theology by twos (law and gospel, theology of the cross and theology of glory, two kinds of righteousness, two kingdoms, etc.). We hope you enjoy the episode! We would like to thank our listeners for partnering with us during our annual Podcast Fundraiser. Together, listeners like you joined the 1517 Podcast Network in raising $68,00...
Aug 02, 2023•59 min•Ep. 241
In the NINTH session of our series on Jason and Wade's Germany travel, we continue our overview of the May 2024 trip, discussing what we are most excited about with this trip. We hope you enjoy the episode. If this series gives you an itch to travel, you can learn about the trip to Germany that Jason and Wade are leading in May 2024 here. We'd love to have you join us. Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over the...
Aug 01, 2023•43 min
00:00 - Introduction 06:10 - Free-for-All (What We're Looking forward to in the Fall Semester) 17:25 - Main Topic (Summer Thinking) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY, Mike, Wade, and Jason discuss what they've been thinking about (and working on) this summer. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of the ot...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 240
In the EIGHTH session of our series on Jason and Wade's Germany travel, we continue our overview of the May 2024 trip, walking through days 9 through 11. We hope you enjoy the episode. If this series gives you an itch to travel, you can learn about the trip to Germany that Jason and Wade are leading in May 2024 here. We'd love to have you join us. Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the o...
Jul 20, 2023•41 min
In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-NINE, Mike, Wade, Dan Berg, who may or many not be related to Michael, and Tom Jeske discuss Luther's catechisms, catechesis, and the family altar. We hope you enjoy the episode! If you'd like to catch some of Dan's catechetical videos, you can find him on Instagram and YouTube @revdanberg. You can learn more about his church on Facebook (oursaviorharrisonville). You can learn more about Tom's church at livinghopeomaha.com. Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the ...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 239
In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-EIGHT, Mike, Wade, and Dan Berg, who may or many not be related to Michael, discuss beauty and five things it does. We hope you enjoy the episode! If you'd like to catch some of Dan's catechetical videos, you can find him on Instagram and YouTube @revdanberg. You can learn more about his church on Facebook (oursaviorharrisonville). Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there a...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 238
In the SEVENTH session of our series on Jason and Wade's Germany travel, we continue our overview of the May 2024 trip, walking through the rest of day 6 and day 7. We hope you enjoy the episode. If this series gives you an itch to travel, you can learn about the trip to Germany that Jason and Wade are leading in May 2024 here. We'd love to have you join us. Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and chec...
Jul 05, 2023•37 min
In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SEVEN, Mike, Wade, and Greg discuss despair, disenchantment, acedia, and other despair-related things. This is the third part of a three-part series on death, disappointment, and despair. While the topic sounds morbid, we pray you find the episodes encouraging. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in ...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 237
In the SIXTH session of our series on Jason and Wade's Germany travel, we continue our overview of the May 2024 trip, walking through day 5 to the first part of day 6 (Eisenach, Jena, and Buchenwald). We hope you enjoy the episode. If this series gives you an itch to travel, you can learn about the trip to Germany that Jason and Wade are leading in May 2024 here. We'd love to have you join us. Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't d...
Jun 27, 2023•43 min
In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SIX, Mike and Wade discuss disappointment. This is the second of a three-part series on death, disappointment, and despair. While the topic sounds morbid, we pray you find the episodes encouraging. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of the other excellent content they ...
Jun 27, 2023•51 min•Ep. 236
In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE, Mike, Wade, and Greg (sitting in Jason's abandoned seat) discuss death. This is the first of a three-part series on death, disappointment, and despair. While the topic sounds morbid, we pray you find the episodes encouraging. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of...
Jun 21, 2023•56 min•Ep. 235
In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FOUR, Mike and Wade discuss human flourishing and the economy of God's love. What is human flourishing? How does it relate to the Word? How does it relate to this world? What does it teach us about our relationship with God and neighbor, and how God deals with us and our neighbor? What is the economy of God's love? What is its significance? We hope you enjoy the episode! Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If yo...
Jun 14, 2023•50 min•Ep. 234
In the FIFTH session of our series on Jason and Wade's Germany travel, we continue our overview of the May 2024 trip, walking through days 4-5 (Nuremburg, Coburg, Erfurt). We hope you enjoy the episode. If this series gives you an itch to travel, you can learn about the trip to Germany that Jason and Wade are leading in May 2024 here. We'd love to have you join us. Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there a...
Jun 12, 2023•37 min
In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-THREE, Mike and Wade discuss Sunday, the sabbath, worship, and feasts. Why do Christians historically gather on Sundays? What happened to Saturday? What does sabbath mean? What does God want for us regarding it? What's the point of the divine service on Sunday? When/where do we worship? Why does God love feasts, and why should we? We hope you enjoy the episode! Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't ...
Jun 07, 2023•45 min•Ep. 233
In the FOURTH session of our series on Jason and Wade's Germany travel, we turn our attention to the May 2024 trip, walking through days 1-3 (Mainz, Worms, and Heidelberg). We hope you enjoy the episode. If this series gives you an itch to travel, you can learn about the trip to Germany that Jason and Wade are leading in May 2024 here. We'd love to have you join us. Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there ...
Jun 05, 2023•40 min
