Let the Bird Fly!

In episode THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE, Wade and Mike discuss the liberal arts, their history, and why they matter today as much (or more) than ever, especially for Christians. The guys discuss all this and more. We hope you enjoy the episode!

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In episode THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FOUR, Wade and Mike discuss the formation project on which they've been working. They outline their approach, explain some of what brought the project into being, what each is doing for the book, and how they go about writing. The guys discuss all this and more. We hope you enjoy the episode!

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“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.

In episode THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-THREE, Wade and Mike are joined by Mark Paustian and Lauren Dunn to discuss stories. Why are stories so useful for evangelism? How do the Scriptures use stories? What is it about stories that captures our attentions? Why have humans delighted to tell stories for as long as they've been around? 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.

In SESSION FOUR of this new series, Wade discusses the importance of the basics. Why is it so important to walk? How much should we walk and when? Why do we need to drink water (and not just whatever else)? How much water should we drink? Why do we need to get outside, even in the cold?

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!

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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.

In episode TEN of One, Holy, Christian, and Apostolic, Wade continues to discuss Chapter 3 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, beginning Section 2. Why do creeds matter? What is the role of the creeds? To what degree are they normative? Does one have to confess the creeds to be a Christian? 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.

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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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Wade Johnston @ 1517

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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.

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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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:

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More from the hosts

Michael Berg @ 1517

Wade Johnston @ 1517

Let the Bird Fly! website

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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.

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!

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Wade Johnston @ 1517

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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.

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:

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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

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Wade Johnston @ 1517

Let the Bird Fly! website

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