The Didymus Podcast

"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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"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?

"Don't Christians need to support Israel?"

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast the Rev. Schlies are joined by Rev. Greg Truwe to discuss the cliché “Don’t Christians need to support Israel?” Who is the true Israel of God according to the Bible? What is dispensationalism and why is it so problematic?

"Who does he think he is?"

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast the Reverend Schlies are joined by Reverend Seth Mierow to talk about the cliché “Who does he think he is?” Why do pastors in the Lutheran church say “I forgive you” when they absolve the congregation? Is the practice of private confession and absolution just a Catholic thing? What are the benefits when it’s done correctly?
 
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"My god would never do that."

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast, the Reverend Schlies discuss the cliché “my god would never do that.” Why did Jesus die for us on the cross and how does this relate to the Biblical teaching of hell? 

"I was Confirmed here."

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast the Reverend Schlies discuss the cliché, “I was Confirmed here.” What are some common misconceptions about the rite of Confirmation in the Lutheran Church? And what are its true purposes?

"But in Leviticus..."

In this episode of the Didymus podcast, the Reverend Schlies discuss the cliché, “But in Leviticus…” What is the distinction between the moral, civil, and ceremonial laws of the Bible? Why is understanding this distinction so important for our faith?

"Everyone a minister."

In this episode of the Didymus podcast, the Rev. Schlies are once again joined by Rev. Willis McCall, this time to discuss clichés about the Ministry, such as “everyone a minister” and “what ministries does your church have.” How should we understand the distinction between the priesthood of all believers and pastors?

"That's legalism." & "You're a pietist."

In this episode of the Didymus podcast, the Reverend Schlie‘s discuss the clichés “that’s legalism” and “you’re a pietist.” What is legalism and pietism, and why are they so dangerous? How do these terms get abused sometimes?