Standing on Shoulders

By ACELC

Reading good books. Having good conversations. That is what Standing on Shoulders is all about. Join the conversation as three Confessional Lutheran pastors read great works of the Christian Church, ... more

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How many episodes does Standing on Shoulders have?

The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.

Standing on Shoulders episodes:

December 04, 2025Restless Hearts and Ordered Loves – Augustine's "Confessions" | Standing on Shoulders – Episode 32
Join Rev.'s Gaunt and Bibb as they begin their journey through Augustine's "Confessions."

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit standingonshoulders.substack.com

Season 2 Reading List:
The Shepherd of Hermas
The Confession of St. Patrick
The Confessions, St. Augustine
The Imitation of Christ, Thomas a Kempis
The “Marriage Suite” of Martin Luther
“A Sermon on the Estate of Marriage (1519),” LW 44:7-14
“The Estate of Marriage (1522),” LW 45:17-49
“On Marriage Matters (1530),” LW 46:265-320
Selections from The Examination of the Council of Trent, Martin Chemnitz
The Magdeburg Confession
Some of these works are available for free online, and we will post links to the suggested editions we will be reading. Others are available in print from multiple publishers. Just like your Bible, the best version is the one you read. However, we will let you know which versions we are reading and where they can be found.
Soli Deo Gloria!
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1h 16min
November 27, 2025No Other Reason but the Gospel – St. Patrick’s Confession Response Episode | Standing on Shoulders – Episode 31
Join Rev.'s Kranz, Gaunt, Bibb, and special guest Rev. Jeffery Kuddes as they explore "The Confession of St. Patrick."

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit standingonshoulders.substack.com

Season 2 Reading List:
The Shepherd of Hermas
The Confession of St. Patrick
The Confessions, St. Augustine
The Imitation of Christ, Thomas a Kempis
The “Marriage Suite” of Martin Luther
“A Sermon on the Estate of Marriage (1519),” LW 44:7-14
“The Estate of Marriage (1522),” LW 45:17-49
“On Marriage Matters (1530),” LW 46:265-320
Selections from The Examination of the Council of Trent, Martin Chemnitz
The Magdeburg Confession
Some of these works are available for free online, and we will post links to the suggested editions we will be reading. Others are available in print from multiple publishers. Just like your Bible, the best version is the one you read. However, we will let you know which versions we are reading and where they can be found.
Soli Deo Gloria!
...more
58min
November 01, 2025Christ Before Me - The Confession of St. Patrick Episode 1 | Standing on Shoulders - Episode 30
Join Rev.'s Kranz, Gaunt, and Bibb as they explore "The Confession of St. Patrick."

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit standingonshoulders.substack.com

Season 2 Reading List:
The Shepherd of Hermas
The Confession of St. Patrick
The Confessions, St. Augustine
The Imitation of Christ, Thomas a Kempis
The “Marriage Suite” of Martin Luther
“A Sermon on the Estate of Marriage (1519),” LW 44:7-14
“The Estate of Marriage (1522),” LW 45:17-49
“On Marriage Matters (1530),” LW 46:265-320
Selections from The Examination of the Council of Trent, Martin Chemnitz
The Magdeburg Confession
Some of these works are available for free online, and we will post links to the suggested editions we will be reading. Others are available in print from multiple publishers. Just like your Bible, the best version is the one you read. However, we will let you know which versions we are reading and where they can be found.
Soli Deo Gloria!
...more
59min
October 16, 2025Christ Builds; The Church Rejoices - The Shepherd of Hermas Episode 3 | Standing on Shoulders - Episode 29
Join Rev.'s Kranz, Gaunt, and Bibb as they dive into "The Shepherd of Hermas."

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit standingonshoulders.substack.com

Season 2 Reading List:
The Shepherd of Hermas
The Confession of St. Patrick
The Confessions, St. Augustine
The Imitation of Christ, Thomas a Kempis
The “Marriage Suite” of Martin Luther
“A Sermon on the Estate of Marriage (1519),” LW 44:7-14
“The Estate of Marriage (1522),” LW 45:17-49
“On Marriage Matters (1530),” LW 46:265-320
Selections from The Examination of the Council of Trent, Martin Chemnitz
The Magdeburg Confession
Some of these works are available for free online, and we will post links to the suggested editions we will be reading. Others are available in print from multiple publishers. Just like your Bible, the best version is the one you read. However, we will let you know which versions we are reading and where they can be found.
Soli Deo Gloria!
...more
1h 5min
October 01, 2025Patience, Discipline, and Repentance - The Shepherd of Hermas Episode 2 | Standing on Shoulders - Episode 28
Join Rev.'s Kranz, Gaunt, and Bibb as they dive into "The Shepherd of Hermas."

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit standingonshoulders.substack.com

Season 2 Reading List:
The Shepherd of Hermas
The Confession of St. Patrick
The Confessions, St. Augustine
The Imitation of Christ, Thomas a Kempis
The “Marriage Suite” of Martin Luther
“A Sermon on the Estate of Marriage (1519),” LW 44:7-14
“The Estate of Marriage (1522),” LW 45:17-49
“On Marriage Matters (1530),” LW 46:265-320
Selections from The Examination of the Council of Trent, Martin Chemnitz
The Magdeburg Confession
Some of these works are available for free online, and we will post links to the suggested editions we will be reading. Others are available in print from multiple publishers. Just like your Bible, the best version is the one you read. However, we will let you know which versions we are reading and where they can be found.
Soli Deo Gloria!
...more
1h 27min
September 01, 2025 Double-Mindedness and the Tower Vision - The Shepherd of Hermas Episode 1 | Standing on Shoulders - Episode 27
Join Rev.'s Kranz, Gaunt, and Bibb as they dive into "The Shepherd of Hermas."

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit standingonshoulders.substack.com
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1h 31min
August 15, 2025 A Noble Task - Pastoral Formation in the LCMS | ACELC Conference 2025 Follow Up | Episode 26 - Standing on Shoulders
Join Rev.'s Kranz, Gaunt, and Bibb as they talk about this year's ACELC conference regarding pastoral formation.
Find videos from the conference here: @HolyCrossCarlisle
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit standingonshoulders.substack.com
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1h 19min
July 02, 2025 Against Soft Antinomianism - Adolf Köberle's "The Quest for Holiness." Response Episode 1 | Standing on Shoulders - Episode 25
Join Rev.'s Kranz, Gaunt, and Bibb as they respond to Adolf Köberle's "The Quest for Holiness."
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit standingonshoulders.substack.com
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1h
June 17, 2025 A Doctrine of Sins - Adolf Köberle's "The Quest for Holiness." Episode 3 | Episode 24 - Standing on Shoulders
Join Rev.'s Kranz, Gaunt, and Bibb as they continue reading through Adolf Köberle's "The Quest for Holiness."
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit standingonshoulders.substack.com
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1h 4min
May 31, 2025 The Liberated Will - Adolf Köberle's "The Quest for Holiness." Episode 2 | Episode 23 - Standing on Shoulders
Join Rev.'s Kranz, Gaunt, and Bibb as they continue reading through Adolf Köberle's "The Quest for Holiness."
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit standingonshoulders.substack.com
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1h 9min

FAQs about Standing on Shoulders:

How many episodes does Standing on Shoulders have?

The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.