The Didymus Podcast

"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?

"All they do is ask for money."

In this episode of the Didymus podcast, the Rev Schlies discuss stewardship clichés: “All they do is ask for money,” “I give in other ways,” and “I could never afford that.” What does the Bible teach us about faithful giving and how should we Christians use our money?

"That's adiaphora."

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast the Rev Schlies are joined by Rev Evan Scamman to talk about the cliché “that’s adiaphora.” How did the early Lutherans use that word and what sort of things does it apply to today? Are different worship styles really ever neutral?

"Show me in the Bible where it says to baptize babies?"

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast the Rev Schlies discuss the topic of infant baptism. Have you ever heard the statement, “show me in the Bible, where it says to baptize babies?” What does God‘s word teach us about infant faith, infant sin, and whether or not children can enter God’s kingdom through water and the word?