The Didymus Podcast

"#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?

"She's my soulmate."

In this episode of the Didymus podcast Rev. Joseph Schlie sits down with Rev. Dr. Gregory Truwe, Rev. Andrew Preus, and Rev. Hans Fiene to discuss wedding/marriage cliches. "She's my soulmate." "We didn't want the kids to see us fight." "It's her day." "We just wanted to make sure we were compatible."

"The Church should stay out of politics."

In this episode of the Didymus podcast Rev. Joseph Schlie sits down with Rev. Dr. Gregory Truwe to discuss the cliche "The Church should stay out of politics." What constitutes politics? When can and should the Church speak to these things? When should it not?

"I'm just not a singer."

In this episode of the Didymus podcast Rev. Joseph Schlie sits down with Kantor Nathan Steele to discuss the cliche "I'm just not a singer." What does God's word say about music and singing? What makes for a good Christian song? What benefit can children gain from the hymns and liturgy?

"God won't give you more than you can handle."

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast, the Rev. Schlies discuss the cliche "God won't give you more than you can handle." What is the difference between temptation and testing? How does God use our suffering for good and strengthen our faith through it?