Let the Bird Fly!

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A podcast about living freely in a world given back to us... more

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May 06, 2025 Episode 322: Italy: Cradle of Western Christianity
In episode THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-TWO, Wade and Jason discuss Italy, its role in Western history and church history, its culture, and why we are so excited to be leading a trip there in March 2026. You can find out more about the trip here. The guys discuss all this and more. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode:

“The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.
“Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License.
“Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner.
“Not Drunk” by The Joy Drops is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.
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41min
May 01, 2025 One, Holy, Christian, and Apostolic, Episode 9: We Believe (Creeds)
In episode NINE of One, Holy, Christian, and Apostolic, Wade continues to discuss Chapter 3 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, wrapping up Section 1, looking at Article II. Why is it important that I remember that not only do I believe, but we believe. What is the church's role in my faith? In what way can the church be understood as a mother. What is the importance of the creeds and how does the Apostles' Creed relate to the Nicene Creed? We hope you enjoy the episode and look forward to exploring the One, Holy, Christian, and Apostolic faith together more in episodes to come.
If you want to read the Catechism of the Catholic Church online, you can find it here and here.
Show Notes:

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Celebrate 2,000 Episodes of Christian History Almanac!
The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley
Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes
Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi
More from the hosts

Michael Berg @ 1517
Wade Johnston @ 1517
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21min
April 30, 2025 Wingin’ It 321.1: Faith, Fitness, Fellowship, Formation (Session 3, Strength Training vs. Cardio)
In SESSION THREE of this new series, Wade discusses the benefits of strength training as compared with cardio? Which one is best? How should one go about them depending on what they are hoping to do? How does Wade break up his strength training and why has he found that method helpful? Since losing a lot of weight over the past year, many have asked why he has been doing so and how he has been doing it. This series will talk about that, but also hopefully focus more broadly on the relationship between faith, fitness, and fellowship in formation. We hope you enjoy the series and this episode!
Show Notes:

Support 1517 Podcast Network
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What’s New from 1517:

Celebrate 2,000 Episodes of Christian History Almanac!
The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley
Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes
Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi
More from the hosts

Michael Berg @ 1517
Wade Johnston @ 1517
Let the Bird Fly! website
Thanks for listening!
Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode:

“The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.
“Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License.
“Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner.
“Not Drunk” by The Joy Drops is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.
...more
24min
April 29, 2025 Episode 321: Every Sunday Easter
In episode THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-ONE, Wade, Jason, and Mike discuss Easter and why every Sunday is a celebration of Easter. What does that. mean for the life of the church? What does it mean for the life of the Christian? How does it relate to the other festivals of the church year? The guys discuss all this and more. We hope you enjoy the episode!
Show Notes:

Support 1517 Podcast Network
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What’s New from 1517:

Celebrate 2,000 Episodes of Christian History Almanac!
The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley
Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes
Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi
More from the hosts

Michael Berg @ 1517
Wade Johnston @ 1517
Let the Bird Fly! website
Thanks for listening!
Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode:

“The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.
“Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License.
“Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner.
“Not Drunk” by The Joy Drops is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.
...more
21min
April 24, 2025 One, Holy, Christian, and Apostolic, Episode 8: The Necessity of Faith and Perseverance in Faith
In episode EIGHT of One, Holy, Christian, and Apostolic, Wade and Jason continue to discuss the first article of third chapter of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Is faith necessary? How does one persevere in faith? What does faith deliver to us? We hope you enjoy the episode and look forward to exploring the One, Holy, Christian, and Apostolic faith together more in episodes to come.
If you want to read the Catechism of the Catholic Church online, you can find it here and here.
Show Notes:

Support 1517 Podcast Network
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What’s New from 1517:

Celebrate 2,000 Episodes of Christian History Almanac!
The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley
Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes
Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi
More from the hosts

Michael Berg @ 1517
Wade Johnston @ 1517
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...more
30min
April 23, 2025 Wingin’ It 320.1: Faith, Fitness, Fellowship, Formation (Session 2, Numbers)
In SESSION TWO of this new series, Wade discusses the numbers involved in making healthy changers. What should we measure? What shouldn't we measure? Why measure anything at all? Since losing a lot of weight over the past year, many have asked why he has been doing so and how he has been doing it. This series will talk about that, but also hopefully focus more broadly on the relationship between faith, fitness, and fellowship in formation. We hope you enjoy the series and this episode!
Show Notes:

Support 1517 Podcast Network
1517 Podcasts
1517 on Youtube
1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts
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1517 Academy - Free Theological Education
What’s New from 1517:

Celebrate 2,000 Episodes of Christian History Almanac!
The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley
Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes
Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi
More from the hosts

Michael Berg @ 1517
Wade Johnston @ 1517
Let the Bird Fly! website
Thanks for listening!
Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode:

“The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.
“Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License.
“Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner.
“Not Drunk” by The Joy Drops is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.
...more
32min
April 22, 2025 Episode 320: Romans 9 (God's Gracious Election)
In episode THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY, Wade, Jason, and Mike discuss Romans 9 and what Paul has to say about election. Who is elected? Why? What for? The guys discuss all this and more. We hope you enjoy the episode!
Show Notes:

Support 1517 Podcast Network
1517 Podcasts
1517 on Youtube
1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts
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What’s New from 1517:

Celebrate 2,000 Episodes of Christian History Almanac!
The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley
Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes
Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi
More from the hosts

Michael Berg @ 1517
Wade Johnston @ 1517
Let the Bird Fly! website
Thanks for listening!
Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode:

“The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.
“Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License.
“Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner.
“Not Drunk” by The Joy Drops is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.
...more
41min
April 17, 2025 One, Holy, Christian, and Apostolic, Episode 7: Faith as Gift, Freedom, and Reason
In episode SEVEN of One, Holy, Christian, and Apostolic, Wade continues to discuss the third chapter of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, We hope you enjoy the episode and look forward to exploring the One, Holy, Christian, and Apostolic faith together more in episodes to come.
If you want to read the Catechism of the Catholic Church online, you can find it here and here.
Show Notes:

Support 1517 Podcast Network
1517 Podcasts
1517 on Youtube
1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts
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What’s New from 1517:

Celebrate 2,000 Episodes of Christian History Almanac!
The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley
Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes
Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi
More from the hosts

Michael Berg @ 1517
Wade Johnston @ 1517
Let the Bird Fly! website
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...more
22min
April 15, 2025 Wingin’ It 319.1: Faith, Fitness, Fellowship, Formation (Session 1, Wake-Up Calls)
In SESSION ONE of this new series, Wade discusses what prompted him to make changes in his diet, fitness, spiritual practices, and daily schedule in order to improve his health and lifestyle. Since losing a lot of weight over the past year, many have asked why he has been doing so and how he has been doing it. This series will talk about that, but also hopefully focus more broadly on the relationship between faith, fitness, and fellowship in formation. We hope you enjoy the series and this episode!
Show Notes:

Support 1517 Podcast Network
1517 Podcasts
1517 on Youtube
1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts
1517 Events Schedule
1517 Academy - Free Theological Education
What’s New from 1517:

Celebrate 2,000 Episodes of Christian History Almanac!
The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley
Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes
Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi
More from the hosts

Michael Berg @ 1517
Wade Johnston @ 1517
Let the Bird Fly! website
Thanks for listening!
Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode:

“The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.
“Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License.
“Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner.
“Not Drunk” by The Joy Drops is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.
...more
23min
April 15, 2025 Episode 319: Education and Formation
In episode THREE HUNDRED AND NINETEEN, Wade and Mike discuss what it. means to be educated and why it involves more than classrooms and data. What is education? How is it connected with formation? How does it involve God? How does it involve neighbor? Is it active or passive? How does our anthropology impact how we approach it? The guys discuss all this and more. We hope you enjoy the episode!
Show Notes:

Support 1517 Podcast Network
1517 Podcasts
1517 on Youtube
1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts
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1517 Academy - Free Theological Education
What’s New from 1517:

Celebrate 2,000 Episodes of Christian History Almanac!
The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley
Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes
Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi
More from the hosts

Michael Berg @ 1517
Wade Johnston @ 1517
Let the Bird Fly! website
Thanks for listening!
Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode:

“The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.
“Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License.
“Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner.
“Not Drunk” by The Joy Drops is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.
...more
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