The Didymus Podcast

"It's a celebration of life."

In this episode of the Didymus podcast, the Rev. Schlies sit down with Rev. Matthew Marks to discuss the cliche "It's a celebration of life." What is the purpose of a funeral? What does the bible teach us about sin and death?

“Sanctification is just about getting used to your justification."

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast, the Rev. Schlies discuss the cliche “Sanctification is just about getting used to your justification." What does the Bible teach us about our new life in Christ? Can Christians grow in love and get better at fighting certain sins?

"If the Church doesn't change it's going to die."

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast, the Rev. Schlies discuss the cliche “If the Church doesn’t change it’s going to die.” What is the Church and how does the Bible tells us that it actually grows?

"God laid it on my heart."

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast, the Rev. Schlies discuss the cliche "God laid it on my heart." What does the Bible say about how God speaks to us? How should we evaluate visions, dreams, and signs?

"Closed communion is unloving."

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast, the Rev. Schlies discuss the cliche that "Closed communion is unloving." What does the Bible say about who should commune at what altar and who shouldn’t? How can withholding the sacrament be done in love for the good of others?

"It doesn't matter how you worship so long as you're praising Jesus."

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast, the Rev. Schlies discuss the cliche that "It doesn't matter how you worship so long as you're praising Jesus." Is it true that worship "style" is only a matter of personal preference? What principles and guidelines for worship can be found in the Bible?

"It doesn't matter what you believe as long as you believe in Jesus."

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast, the Rev. Schlies discuss the cliche that "It doesn't matter what you believe as long as you believe in Jesus." What does the bible teach us about the importance of pure doctrine? Is it true that only people who go to a Lutheran church go to heaven?

"The Gospel should predominate" & "Sermons shouldn't end on Law"

The following is a repost of an episode aired on "Christendom and the World". See the link below. In this episode, the Rev. Schlies sit down with Rev. Andrew Preus to discuss the cliche that "The Gospel should predominate in sermons" and "Sermons shouldn't end on the Law". What did C.F.W Walther really mean in Thesis XXV of his lectures on Law and Gospel? How should we think about the form of a sermon?
https://christiannewsmo.libsyn.com/the-schlie-brothers-digging-deeper-than-the-clichs-round-2

"You don't have to go to church to be a Christian"

In this episode, the Rev. Schlies sit down with Rev. Andrew Preus to discuss the cliche that "you don't have to go to church to be a Christian".
You can find more from Pastor Preus at the following link:
https://christiannewsmo.libsyn.com/

"Preaching about the Gospel isn't preaching the Gospel"

The following is a repost of an episode aired on "Christendom and the World". See the link below. In this episode, the Rev. Schlies sit down with Rev. Andrew Preus to discuss the cliche that "preaching about the Gospel isn't preaching the Gospel". What is the role of teaching in the sermon? And, why is it necessary to instruct in God's word as well as apply it?
 
https://christiannewsmo.libsyn.com/