The Didymus Podcast

The Didymus Podcast features thoughtful and engaging conversations between two Lutheran pastors who also happen to be twin brothers. Grounded in Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions they explore a wide range of theological topics with clarity and depth. Whether you're a lifelong Lutheran or simply curious about confessional Lutheranism, The Didymus Podcast invites you into a dialogue that is both faithful and accessible—rooted in truth and shared between brothers.

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Wednesday Feb 04, 2026

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?

Wednesday Jan 28, 2026

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."

Wednesday Jan 21, 2026

Wednesday Jan 21, 2026

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?

Wednesday Jan 14, 2026

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."

Wednesday Jan 07, 2026

Wednesday Jan 07, 2026

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."

Wednesday Dec 31, 2025

Wednesday Dec 31, 2025

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

Wednesday Dec 24, 2025

Wednesday Dec 24, 2025

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?

"I have a childlike faith."

Wednesday Dec 17, 2025

Wednesday Dec 17, 2025

In this episode of the Didymus podcast, the Rev Schlies discuss the cliche “I have a childlike faith.” What is the nature of true saving faith? Why is the object of our faith so important?

Wednesday Dec 10, 2025

In this episode of the Didymus podcast, the Rev Schlie’s discuss the cliché, “I’m just being faithful to my context.” In what ways should a pastor’s unique setting actually affect his ministry, and how can this reality be abused? What do we need in every place regardless of where we find ourselves?

"But he's a good person."

Wednesday Dec 03, 2025

Wednesday Dec 03, 2025

In this episode of the Didymus podcast, the Rev Schlies discuss the cliche “he’s a good person.” What’s the difference between real good works and so-called good deeds. How does God actually see the actions of people who don’t have faith in Jesus?
 
A discussion between Bishop Barron and Ben Shapiro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EevRrWyBllY

Joseph Schlie

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