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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Episodes

Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
35 min
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?

Aug 18, 2025
Aug 18, 2025
1hr 45 sec
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?

Aug 8, 2025
Aug 8, 2025
55 min
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?

Jul 30, 2025
Jul 30, 2025
44 min
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?

Jul 23, 2025
Jul 23, 2025
46 min
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

Jul 19, 2025
Jul 19, 2025
48 min
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/

Jul 19, 2025
Jul 19, 2025
1hr 4 min
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/

Jul 12, 2025
Jul 12, 2025
46 min
In this episode of the Didymus Podcast, the Rev. Schlies discuss the "Lutheran" cliche that "sin is sin". Is it true that all sin is the same, or does the Bible teach us certain distinctions between sins intended to strengthen our faith?*Please forgive the audio quality as we continue to experiment with production

Jun 28, 2025
Jun 28, 2025
37 min
In this episode of The Didymus Podcast, the Rev. Joseph & Jesse Schlie discuss the common cliche that “Christians shouldn’t judge.”
