Writer Jane Grizzle talks on what the body’s limitations can teach us about God’s work for us, and how despite our suffering and brokenness, his promise to redeem us comes through the broken body of Christ. Jane is a writer for Mockingbird Ministries and writes about the intersect between theology and everyday life. 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 Note...
Mar 27, 2023•48 min
Dr. Phillip Cary joins Kelsi to discuss his newest book, The Nicene Creed: An Introduction , which leads to conversations about the two natures of Christ and the importance of church tradition in guarding against heresies, among other topics. Dr. Cary teaches philosophy at Eastern University and is the author of several books covering both philosophy and theology, including Good News for Anxious Christians. Support Outside Ourselves: https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network: https://...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 3 min
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 h...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 3 min
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 thr...
Feb 09, 2023•50 min
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 ...
Jan 26, 2023•57 min
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...
Jan 12, 2023•54 min
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...
Dec 15, 2022•49 min
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...
Dec 07, 2022•37 min
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/pod...
Dec 01, 2022•55 min
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...
Nov 17, 2022•49 min
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...
Nov 03, 2022•46 min
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 Be...
Oct 20, 2022•46 min
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 ...
Oct 06, 2022•53 min
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.
Sep 25, 2022•2 min
