REBEL and REFORMER

Put away the formal lectionary and forget keeping things strictly on script—in this episode of Rebel and Reformer, hosts Todd and Sean are leaning back, grabbing a cup of coffee, and talking about... well, whatever comes to mind.

From theological tangents and off-the-cuff musings to completely random table talk, this unscripted session explores grace, law, and life through a distinctly radical Lutheran lens without taking itself too seriously. Tune in for some unfiltered fellowship and wandering spirits!

What does it mean to be a Protestant today, and why is the Reformation much more than a date on a historical calendar? In this episode of Rebel and Reformer, Todd and Sean dive into Reformation Day through a Radical Lutheran lens. We explore what it means to be Protestant by necessity and radical by choice—unpacking unyielding grace, tearing down religious machinery, and recovering the raw, disruptive gospel that started it all.

Tune in as we hammer open the kingdom and talk about why the Reformation isn't a finished history lesson, but an ongoing rebellion.

Before Luther, before Rome, there was the Didache. Today on Rebel & Reformer, we dive into the early Church’s original discipleship manual—and ask what it means for radical Lutherans today.

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Welcome back to Rebel & Reformer with your hosts, Todd and Sean! In this episode we're taking on the topic of prayer. What does prayer look like when you strip away legalism, transaction, and religious performance? As radical Lutherans, we're diving into what it means to pray not to earn God's favor, but as a bold, unfiltered response to a grace that's already completely free. Tune in as we discuss how to pray like a rebel—raw, honest, and anchored in radical grace.

In this episode of Rebel and Reformer, Todd and Sean unpack four provocative stories—the Workers in the Vineyard, the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, the Prodigal Son, and the Sheep and the Goats—to uncover the disruptive theology hidden in plain sight. From the scandal of equal pay for unequal work to the total collapse of self-righteous religious merit, we examine how these parables upend human hierarchies, dismantle transactional religion, and reveal a Kingdom built on unmerited grace and active love for the vulnerable.

Join us as we re-read the scriptures not as comfortable Sunday-school lessons, but as revolutionary declarations that challenge institutional power today.

In a culture that loves quick fixes and transactional faith, what happens when the Good News gets completely rewritten? In this episode of Rebel and Reformer, hosts Todd and Sean take a sledgehammer to some of the most pervasive counterfeit gospels dominating the modern church landscape—from the "name-it-and-claim-it" promises of the Prosperity Gospel to the theological deviations of Oneness theology.

As radical Lutherans, Todd and Sean cut through the noise to contrast these performance-based, pay-to-pray distortions with the scandalously free, unconditional grace of the true Gospel. They break down how false teachings exploit vulnerability, strip away the comfort of the Cross, and replace Christ with human effort.

Tune in as Todd and Sean pull back the curtain on modern heresies, offer a bold reality check, and remind us why the real Gospel—justification by grace through faith alone—is still the most radical message on earth.

In a culture fueled by score-keeping, endless outrage, and calculated payback, what does it truly look like to offer grace without conditions? On this episode of Rebel and Reformer, Todd and Sean dive into the scandalous heart of radical forgiveness. Stripping away the sugarcoated clichés of modern self-help, they unpack a deep Lutheran understanding of absolution—one that refuses to demand performance, restitution, or moral cleanup before grace is granted.

Together, they confront the discomfort of unconditional forgiveness: why it feels inherently unfair to our sense of justice, how it shatters our self-righteous economic systems of merit, and why cheap grace fails when real harm occurs. From navigating personal betrayals to surviving systemic toxicity, this conversation explores how holding onto vengeance locks us in a prison of our own making, while genuine absolution sets us free. Tune in for an honest, unfiltered look at what happens when radical grace collides with a relentless world—and why forgiving the unforgivable remains the ultimate act of theological rebellion.

Deconstruction isn't just about losing your religion—it's often about leaving a fantasy world behind. In this episode of Rebel and Reformer, Todd and Sean tackle the phenomenon of people pulling away from faith because of the harsh realities of the world.

We break down the myth of the spiritual "escape hatch," look at why evangelical certainty collapses under worldly pressure, and explore what it means to find grace right here in the dust, rather than waiting for a ticket out of Eden.

Tune in as we look at doubt, disillusionment, and what is left when the idealized worldview finally breaks.

Is modern revivalism delivering spiritual freedom—or preying on the vulnerable? In this updated episode of Rebel and Reformer, hosts Todd and Sean take a hard, Radical Lutheran look at the self-proclaimed apostles dominating today's charismatic stage, focusing on figures like Kathryn Krick and the broader New Apostolic Reformation (NAR).

We’ve refreshed our breakdown of sensationalized deliverance ministry and pay-to-play spiritual authority to give you an even sharper contrast between high-octane personality cults and the true, unconditional Gospel of Christ. Pull up a chair, grab a drink, and join us for an updated look at testing these spirits against Scripture, grace, and the cross.