The Didymus Podcast

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?

"I have a childlike faith."

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?

"I'm just being faithful to my context."

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."

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

"#Blessed" A Thanksgiving Day Special

In this episode of the Didymus podcast the Rev. Schlies discuss all things related to the “prosperity gospel.” What does it look like to actually have God‘s blessing? How should we Christians understand our suffering?

"Don't talk about fasting."

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast, the Rev Schlies welcome special guest Rev Ian Kinney to discuss all things related to fasting. Is it okay to talk about fasting? Is fasting just a Roman Catholic thing? What does God’s word tell us about the benefits of this, and other, spiritual disciplines?
Check out more from Pastor Kinney:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpK4cftv-Fw&t=10s
https://memento70.com/
https://www.gottesdienst.org/podcast/2023/12/6/tgc-337-hunger-for-god?rq=fasting
https://www.gottesdienst.org/gottesblog/2025/11/17/your-medieval-grandmother-fasted-harder-than-you-do

"The Bible isn't a science book."

In this episode of the Didymus podcast the Rev. Schlies discuss the cliche "The Bible isn't a science book." Should we take the creation account from Genesis 1 and 2 literally? Why is it so dangerous to embrace the theory of evolution?

"Love the sinner, hate the sin."

In this episode of the Didymus podcast the Rev Schlie’s sit down with Rev Chris Heaton to discuss the popular cliche “love the sinner, hate the sin.” How does the origin of the statement shed light on its true meaning? What’s the Biblical way to show love to someone trapped in sin? And what does it actually look like to hate sin?
 
Check out more from Pastor Heaton:
https://www.amazon.com/Mentioning-Unmentionables-Corrosive-Together-Faithful/dp/B0CPQ7BZSH
https://issuesetc.org/2024/01/25/0252-pornography-pr-christopher-heaton-1-25-24/
https://issuesetc.org/2024/04/11/1024-help-for-those-struggling-with-the-sin-of-pornography-pr-christopher-heaton-4-11-24/

"That's too Catholic." Part 2

In this episode of the Didymus podcast, the Rev. Schlies sit down with Rev. Stefan Gramenz to continue discussing the cliche "That's too Catholic." Is it Lutheran to wear vestments, remember the saints, and have crucifixes?

"That's too Catholic." Part 1

In this episode of the Didymus podcast, the Rev. Schlies sit down with Rev. Stefan Gramenz to discuss the cliche "That's too Catholic." What does the word "catholic" mean? What is the purpose of ceremonies? Is it Lutheran to chant, make the sign of the cross, and kneel?