Let the Bird Fly!

01:45 - Introduction

00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All)

07:30 - Main Topic (WELS Guys Discuss LCMS History: Seminex)

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY, Jason, Mike, and Wade are joined by our colleague and friend, the Rev. Dr. Joel Pless. We discuss the Seminary in Exile at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis as the anniversary of the event quickly approaches, giving our WELS perspective on what happened, including how it shaped our synod, too. Joel is a graduate of CSL and Jason is a current student. Jason seems to plan to continue his studies, so we must not have been too hard on CSL or the LCMS.

Joel joining us means we have now produced first ever episode with the whole theology department participating (there are only four of us in the department right now, although we hope that will change soon). We really enjoyed the conversation with Joel and we think you will, too. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of the other excellent content they offer. You can find them all on Apple Podcasts. You can support the network here. You support is greatly appreciated and helps the network continue to produce and provide this content for free for a world in desperate need of good news and true freedom.

More 1517 content can also be found on YouTube. 

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Michael Berg

Wade Johnston

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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.

In the final session of our series on Jason and Wade's Germany travel, we offer one last call for those who would like to join us, giving one last overview of the trip. We hope you enjoy the session. 

If this series gives you an itch to travel, you can learn about the trip to Germany that Jason and Wade are leading in May 2024 here. We'd love to have you join us.  

Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of the other excellent content they offer. You can find them all on Apple Podcasts. You can support the network here. You support is greatly appreciated and helps the network continue to produce and provide this content for free for a world in desperate need of good news and true freedom.

More 1517 content can also be found on YouTube. 

If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on the following sites and apps:

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You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. You can also follow our Telegram Channel, where we post our new episodes as well as other content that we think you might enjoy. And, of course, share us with a friend or two!

If you’d like to contact us we can be reached at [email protected], or visit our website at www.LetTheBirdFly.com.

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.

01:45 - Introduction

00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All)

09:15 - Main Topic (Why We Do Historical Theology)

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-NINE, Jason and Wade discuss historical theology and why we are historical theologians.. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of the other excellent content they offer. You can find them all on Apple Podcasts. You can support the network here. You support is greatly appreciated and helps the network continue to produce and provide this content for free for a world in desperate need of good news and true freedom.

More 1517 content can also be found on YouTube. 

More from the hosts

Michael Berg

Wade Johnston

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If you’d like to contact us we can be reached at [email protected], or visit our website at www.LetTheBirdFly.com.

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.

01:45 - Introduction

00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All)

08:30 - Main Topic (Christianity as True Myth)

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-EIGHT, Mike and Wade discuss C. S. Lewis and Christianity as True Myth. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of the other excellent content they offer. You can find them all on Apple Podcasts. You can support the network here. You support is greatly appreciated and helps the network continue to produce and provide this content for free for a world in desperate need of good news and true freedom.

More 1517 content can also be found on YouTube. 

More from the hosts

Michael Berg

Wade Johnston

If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on the following sites and apps:

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You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. You can also follow our Telegram Channel, where we post our new episodes as well as other content that we think you might enjoy. And, of course, share us with a friend or two!

If you’d like to contact us we can be reached at [email protected], or visit our website at www.LetTheBirdFly.com.

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.

01:45 - Introduction

00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All)

09:00 - Main Topic (Christmas in the Gospels)

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SEVEN, Mike, Jason, and Wade discuss the Christmas and how the Gospels treat it. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of the other excellent content they offer. You can find them all on Apple Podcasts. You can support the network here. You support is greatly appreciated and helps the network continue to produce and provide this content for free for a world in desperate need of good news and true freedom.

More 1517 content can also be found on YouTube. 

More from the hosts

Michael Berg

Wade Johnston

If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on the following sites and apps:

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You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. You can also follow our Telegram Channel, where we post our new episodes as well as other content that we think you might enjoy. And, of course, share us with a friend or two!

If you’d like to contact us we can be reached at [email protected], or visit our website at www.LetTheBirdFly.com.

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.

01:45 - Introduction

00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All)

05:30 - Main Topic (Education as Formation)

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SIX, Mike and Wade are joined by Prof. Joshua Johnson from the college to discuss education as formation. Despite Wade's best efforts, the guys got a little distracted at a few points,  but we think it was fun, and the topic is one we hope to return to in the future. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of the other excellent content they offer. You can find them all on Apple Podcasts. You can support the network here. You support is greatly appreciated and helps the network continue to produce and provide this content for free for a world in desperate need of good news and true freedom.

More 1517 content can also be found on YouTube. 

More from the hosts

Michael Berg

Wade Johnston

If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on the following sites and apps:

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You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. You can also follow our Telegram Channel, where we post our new episodes as well as other content that we think you might enjoy. And, of course, share us with a friend or two!

If you’d like to contact us we can be reached at [email protected], or visit our website at www.LetTheBirdFly.com.

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.

01:45 - Introduction

00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All)

02:20 - Main Topic (Jeremiah 2)

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FIVE, Mike, Jason, and Wade discuss Jeremiah 2. The picture doesn't really match the episode theme, but it will make sense if you listen. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of the other excellent content they offer. You can find them all on Apple Podcasts. You can support the network here. You support is greatly appreciated and helps the network continue to produce and provide this content for free for a world in desperate need of good news and true freedom.

More 1517 content can also be found on YouTube. 

What’s New from 1517?

Giving Tuesday

1517 will be participating with a goal to raise $200,000 and we hope you will join us. Every single gift we receive that day will go towards projects like this one AND will be 100% matched! Your support makes these resources and this very show possible – we are completely funded by listeners. Please consider supporting here. 

Freedom Lessons

What do seminary professors, Luther’s Small Catechism, and Hip Hop have in common? With a surprising blend of contributors, 1517 Music proudly presents "Freedom Lessons," its latest musical creation. "Freedom Lessons" delves into the core teachings of Luther's Small Catechism through the medium of music, offering a fresh and innovative way to convey the Reformation's enduring truths. This album is a testament to 1517 Music's commitment to conveying the profound truths of the Reformation in a creative and captivating manner.

This record explores the chief parts of Luther’s Small Catechism through music. It features performances by Flame, LOSO, and many other highly talented musicians. Find the full album and learn more here.

More from the hosts

Michael Berg

Wade Johnston

If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on the following sites and apps:

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You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. You can also follow our Telegram Channel, where we post our new episodes as well as other content that we think you might enjoy. And, of course, share us with a friend or two!

If you’d like to contact us we can be reached at [email protected], or visit our website at www.LetTheBirdFly.com.

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.

01:45 - Introduction

00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All)

06:15 - Main Topic (Salem Witch Trials)

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FOUR, Wade and Jason discuss the Salem Witch Trial with Dr. Aaron Palmer, Wade's colleague in the history department and our school chair. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of the other excellent content they offer. You can find them all on Apple Podcasts. You can support the network here. You support is greatly appreciated and helps the network continue to produce and provide this content for free for a world in desperate need of good news and true freedom.

More 1517 content can also be found on YouTube. 

What’s New from 1517?

Giving Tuesday

We are only a couple weeks away from a very important day for 1517. We’re coming up on Giving Tuesday! People worldwide celebrate Giving Tuesday by donating to their favorite nonprofit organizations. I imagine you may already know about it, or have received info from some of the nonprofits you’re connected with.

1517 will be participating with a goal to raise $200,000 and we hope you will join us. Every single gift we receive that day will go towards projects like this one AND will be 100% matched!

   If you answered “Yes,” to any or all of these questions, please join us on Giving Tuesday! Your support makes these resources and this very show possible – we are completely funded by listeners. Please consider supporting here. 

Freedom Lessons

What do seminary professors, Luther’s Small Catechism, and Hip Hop have in common? With a surprising blend of contributors, 1517 Music proudly presents "Freedom Lessons," its latest musical creation. "Freedom Lessons" delves into the core teachings of Luther's Small Catechism through the medium of music, offering a fresh and innovative way to convey the Reformation's enduring truths. This album is a testament to 1517 Music's commitment to conveying the profound truths of the Reformation in a creative and captivating manner.

This record explores the chief parts of Luther’s Small Catechism through music. It features performances by Flame, LOSO, and many other highly talented musicians. Find the full album and learn more here.

Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition

 Your God Is Too Glorious reminds readers that while a quiet life may look unimpressive to the world, it's the regular, everyday people that God tends to use to do his most important work. In this second edition of the book, you will now find discussion questions at the end of each chapter to help facilitate discussion. You can get your copy here. 

More from the hosts

Michael Berg

Wade Johnston

If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on the following sites and apps:

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You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. You can also follow our Telegram Channel, where we post our new episodes as well as other content that we think you might enjoy. And, of course, share us with a friend or two!

If you’d like to contact us we can be reached at [email protected], or visit our website at www.LetTheBirdFly.com.

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.

00:00 - Introduction

04:00 - Free-for-All (Sports Betrayals)

13:30 - Main Topic (Ezekiel 16)

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-THREE, Mike and Wade discuss Ezekiel 16 and the imagery of husband and wife. Ezekiel 16's imagery is rather colorful, so maybe don't listen with the kids in the car. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of the other excellent content they offer. You can find them all on Apple Podcasts. You can support the network here. You support is greatly appreciated and helps the network continue to produce and provide this content for free for a world in desperate need of good news and true freedom.

More 1517 content can also be found on YouTube. 

What’s New from 1517:

Join the 1517 Academy

Freedom Lessons Street Team

More from the hosts

Michael Berg

Wade Johnston

If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on the following sites and apps:

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You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. You can also follow our Telegram Channel, where we post our new episodes as well as other content that we think you might enjoy. And, of course, share us with a friend or two!

If you’d like to contact us we can be reached at [email protected], or visit our website at www.LetTheBirdFly.com.

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.

00:00 - Introduction

09:05 - Free-for-All (Novelty T-Shirts)

23:45 - Main Topic (Luther's Flood Prayer)

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-TWO, Mike, Wade and Matt Scharf from Grace Lutheran in downtown Milwaukee discussed Luther's Flood Prayer, often used for the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. We thank Matt for joining us. We are sorry Jason bailed on this episode. Sometimes he just disappears when there is work to be done. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of the other excellent content they offer. You can find them all on Apple Podcasts. You can support the network here. You support is greatly appreciated and helps the network continue to produce and provide this content for free for a world in desperate need of good news and true freedom.

More 1517 content can also be found on YouTube. 

What’s New from 1517:

Join the 1517 Academy

Freedom Lessons Street Team

Tune in Oct. 26 – Oct. 28th for 1517’s 2023 annual national conference -- C.S. Lewis & the Untamed God. It's sold out, but you can still join it through the FREE hosted livestream. For the first time ever, we will be hosting the HWSS livestream, with exclusive interviews and experiences only available on the livestream. Tune in to this free three-day conference and rest in your forgiveness with us.

FREE 2023 Advent Resources: God was the first tailor, seamstress, and cobbler. He covered Adam and Eve’s shame and nakedness with garments of animal skin. He designed and instructed the Israelites on the priestly wardrobe of the Tabernacle. And now he clothes his children in the righteousness of Jesus, our King, who first came to us wrapped in swaddling clothes before he hung naked on the cross. This Advent season, 1517 presents The Clothing of the King: a new free resource for churches that walks your congregation through the divine wardrobe God provides for his people. This all-in-one package includes a midweek Advent and Christmas Sermon Series for pastors to use in their congregations as well as music helps, original and suggested hymns, presenter slides, and more. We’ve also created a personal devotional for every day of the 2023 Advent Season, written by 1517 contributors. The Clothing of the King is available as a free download. Sign up today to get access.

NWA Tickets are Now Available! Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 Here We Still Stand Regional Conference in Northwest Arkansas! Join 1517 May 3rd and 4th as they gather again at the iconic Meteor Theater in Bentonville, Arkansas, and celebrate the boundless grace of God in the gospel of Jesus. The 2024 theme will be “Grace and Peace in Christ” – get your tickets today.

All Charges Dropped, Vol. 2. Dive into the pages of the second volume of All Charges Dropped, where the author Haroldo Camacho, a Certified Court Interpreter, invites you into the gripping world of courtrooms. These real-life narratives pull you into the heart of divorce cases, murder trials, and more, making you feel like you're right there in the audience. But these stories also lead you to something deeper—the ultimate courtroom of God's judgment seat. Through each tale, you'll find a common thread: "Your sins are forgiven." As you journey through these stories, you'll witness a shift from human justice to divine grace, where guilt is replaced by freedom and forgiveness reigns supreme. You can find the book here.

A New Series from the Thinking Fellows – The Four Solas of the Reformation. This month, the Thinking Fellows Podcast is doing a four-episode series explaining the phrases grace alone, faith alone, Christ alone, and scripture alone. Many of the central teachings of Reformation theology are summed up in these “Sola” phrases. Listen in to hear about the history and use of the Solas in Lutheran theology and why they remain a key part of teaching the preaching the Christian faith. 

More from the hosts

Michael Berg

Wade Johnston

If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on the following sites and apps:

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You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. You can also follow our Telegram Channel, where we post our new episodes as well as other content that we think you might enjoy. And, of course, share us with a friend or two!

If you’d like to contact us we can be reached at [email protected], or visit our website at www.LetTheBirdFly.com.

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.