Banned Books

Featured text: "The Bondage of the Will" — Martin Luther

Oh, wow... that's an intense line of questioning. Gillespie and Riley discuss the vital distinction between the righteousness of works and faith in Martin Luther's "The Bondage of The Will." In this episode, it's Abraham, Paul, and the destruction of all our good and virtuous works.

Text: Bondage of the Will, Martin Luther, Free Choice is of the World

Show Notes:

• Free edition of "the Bondage of the Will"
• Episode #86, #87, #88, #99

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Featured text: "The Bondage of the Will" — Martin Luther

Gotta rip the bandaid off now. You'll thank us later. Gillespie and Riley continue to read and discuss Martin Luther's work on The Bondage of The Will. This week, reading the Bible categorically, doing theology categorically, and why rejecting election is rejecting Christ and his gifts.

Text: Bondage of the Will, Martin Luther, Free Choice is of the World

Show Notes:

• Free edition of "the Bondage of the Will"
• Episode #86, #87, #88
• Warrior Priest Podcast
• Lutheran Insulter

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Featured text: "The Bondage of the Will" — Martin Luther

Look: You've Got Two Choices, Well, Maybe One... Or None. Gillespie and Riley read and discuss Martin Luther's work on The Bondage of The Will. This week, the discussion focuses on where there's room for choice [as regards to our salvation] when right and left-hand kingdoms are already ruled by Christ and Satan.

Text: Bondage of the Will, Martin Luther, The Two Kingdoms

Show Notes:

• "Crucifying Religion" by Riley
• Free edition of "the Bondage of the Will"
• Episode #86, #87
• Warrior Priest Podcast
• C.S. Lewis - Screwtape Letters

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Featured text: "The Bondage of the Will" — Martin Luther

What I Choose Is My Choice! Gillespie and Riley continue their reading and discussion of Luther's treatise on the bound will. This episode, what happens when God's election of sinners in Christ Jesus is de-emphasized?

Text: Bondage of the Will, Martin Luther, Conclusion

Show Notes:

• "Crucifying Religion" by Riley
• Free edition of "the Bondage of the Will"
• Episode #86

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Featured text: "The Bondage of the Will" — Martin Luther

You Want The Truth? You Can't Handle The Truth! Gillespie and Riley begin their series on "The Bondage of The Will," one of only two books Martin Luther wrote that he claimed were worth preserving. In this episode, we begin at the end.

Text: Bondage of the Will, Martin Luther, Conclusion

Show Notes:

• "Crucifying Religion" by Riley
• Free edition of "the Bondage of the Will"

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Featured text: "Your God is Too Glorious: Finding God in the Most Unexpected Places" — Chad Bird

Sane People Would Pay Top Dollar for This Kind of Podcast. Gillespie, Riley, and special guest Chad Bird read from his book, "Your God is Too Glorious." They then discuss baptism, suffering, and vocation.

Text: Chad Bird, "Your God is Too Glorious," Chapter 10, p. 171.

Show Notes:

• "Crucifying Religion" by Riley

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Featured text: "The Spirit's Gifts in the Confessions and in Corinth" — Norman Nagel

I'm spiritual, not Spiritual. Gillespie and Riley continue hijacking their podcast to honor their spiritual father, Norman Nagel. This week, we discuss how to sort out gifts we give ourselves and gifts given by God.

Show Notes:

• Order "Crucifying Religion" by Riley
• Solid Declaration - Good Works
• J.S. Bach in Japan - Uwe Siemon-Netto

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Featured text: "The Spirit's Gifts in the Confessions and in Corinth" — Norman Nagel

There was Gospel, and blood, and he killed a guy with a trident. Gillespie and Riley continue hijacking their podcast to honor their spiritual father, Norman Nagel.

Show Notes:

• Order "Crucifying Religion" by Riley
• The Book of Concord - The Large Catechism
• The Astonished Heart series
• Riley's "Forgiveness Is The Foundation" article
• More writings and presentations from Dr. Nagel

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Featured text: "The Spirit's Gifts in the Confessions and in Corinth" — Norman Nagel

Gillespie and Riley hijack their own podcast to pay tribute to their theological hero, Norman Nagel.

Show Notes:

• Order "Crucifying Religion" by Riley
• The Soul of Christianity

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Featured text: "The Pilgrim's Progress" — John Bunyan

This Is The End... Gillespie and Riley wrap up their discussion of John Bunyan's story about the Pilgrim's Progress. This week, we get apocalyptic.

Text: The Pilgrims Progress in Modern English Hardcover – 1979

Show Notes:

• Order "Crucifying Religion" by Riley
• Past Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress" episodes: #73, #74, #75, #76, #77, #78, #79, #80
• Perelandra - Space Trilogy - C.S. Lewis
• Paradise City - Guns n' Roses
• Christian History Almanac
• Santiago de Compostela

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