The Didymus Podcast

"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?

"It's just a symbol." & "But he was baptized."

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast the Reverend Schlie‘s discuss the cliché, “It’s just a symbol.” & "But he was baptized". Why is baptism more than mere symbolism? What dangers exist in believing it saves automatically apart from faith?

"We're a Christian School, not a Lutheran School."

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast, the Rev Schlie’s sit down with special guest Rev Willis McCall to talk about education clichés. What makes a school good? What’s the ultimate goal of education? Why is Lutheran distinctiveness so important and how do we preserve it?

"It's just a hobby."

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast the Reverend Schlie‘s discuss the cliché, “It’s just a hobby.” What does the Bible say about gambling? How should we respond to those who don’t think it’s that big of a deal?

"That's just your interpretation."

In this episode of the Didymus podcast the Rev. Schlies sit down with Rev. Dr. Gregory Truwe to discuss the cliche "that's just your interpretation". How do we respond to those who say the Bible isn't clear? What does it mean to let Scripture interpret Scripture?

"God made me this way."

In this episode of the Didymus podcast, the Rev Schlie’s discuss the cliché, “God made me this way.” How should we Christians understand original sin and respond to those who embrace certain sexual sins as their identity?

"New year, new me."

In this episode of the Didymus podcast, Pastor Jesse Schlie is joined by special guest, Pastor Chris Heaton, to discuss the cliché “new year, new me.” What does the Bible say about trying to make improvements in our lives or practice self-control? How can the idea of New Year’s resolutions be a good thing and where can they go wrong?

A Christmas Special

In this episode of the Didymus podcast, the Rev Schlie’s discuss a few Christmas clichés, including, “It's about family" and "Don't put God in a box". What is the Christmas message truly about? How do we best celebrate it as Christians?