The Didymus Podcast

"We gave you the Bible."

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast, the Rev Schlies are joined by Rev Seth Mierow to talk about the clichés “we gave you the Bible” and “Luther removed books from the Bible.” What belongs in the cannon of Scripture and how do we know?

"Remember your baptism."

In this episode of the Didymus podcast the Rev. Schlies discussed the cliché “remember your baptism.” How is this language sometimes used by others and what is its correct and full use according to God’s Word? 

"Have you accepted Christ?"

In this episode of the Didymus podcast the Reverend Schlies discuss the cliché, “have you accepted Christ?” What is decision theology? How does a person actually come to saving faith in Jesus and what are the dangers of thinking that conversion is an act of our own free will?

"Looks like you've got your hands full."

In this episode of the Didymus podcast, the Rev. Schlies are joined by the Mrs. Schlies to discuss the cliche, “Looks like you’ve got your hands full.” What does the Bible teach us about the gift of children and having big families? Why are kids such a blessing and how can we show that to others by the way that we live?

"Bro, do you even lift?"

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast, the Reverend Schlies discuss the cliché “Bro, do you even lift?” What are the positives and negatives of weightlifting culture among men? How can Christians use this discipline, or others, for good things, and what are the possible dangers? 

"I just didn't feel the Holy Spirit there."

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast the Rev. Schlies talk about the cliche, “I just didn’t feel the Holy Spirit there.” Where do we really find the Holy Spirit according to the Bible? How do we know that He is present and active somewhere?

"He's in heaven now."

In this episode of the Didymus podcast, the Reverend Schlies talk about the cliché, “He’s in heaven now.” What actually happened at Christ’s ascension? How should we understand the right hand of God? What does all of this mean for the Church and how does it bring us comfort?

"In the garden" with "the old rugged cross"

In this episode of the Didymus podcast Rev. Joseph Schlie sits down with Kantor Nathan Steele to discuss hymnody and the resurrection? How can we have a healthy curiosity about heaven while not delving into speculation? What can good Lutheran hymn writers like Philipp Nicolai teach us about our eternal hope?
 
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⁠https://www.cph.org/the-joy-of-eternal-life⁠

"Boys will be boys."

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast the Rev Schlies are joined by Rev Chris Heaton to talk about the cliche “boys will be boys.” Why is it so important to speak clearly about sin? How do we do that in a way that isn’t crass or insensitive to the young?

"I'm a prayer warrior."

In this episode of the Didymus podcast the Reverend Schlies talk about prayer clichés: “I’m a prayer warrior,” “that’s the power of prayer,” and “don’t you ever just talk to God.” What is the real purpose of prayer and how does God want us to do it?