Commonplaces - St. John's, Louisville IL

Vocations in the Home - Vocation of Wife, part 1

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:36:20 +0000

An overview of the vocation of wife, specifically reflecting on the various Scriptural admonitions that wives are to be 'subject' to their husbands.

Vocation - God's Work Through Our Hands

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 18:01:10 +0000

This Episode gives a brief overview of the doctrine of vocation, and briefly explores Luther's understanding of the three estates of Church, Household, and Political Order

Law and Gospel - Episode 3

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:13:59 +0000

In this episode, we give an overview of some common ways Christians confuse Law and Gospel, so as to help clarify the proper way of relating and applying the two.

Law and Gospel - Episode 2

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 17:44:19 +0000

In this episode, we finish discussing how the law functions on hearers, and begin exploring what the Gospel is, and it's stark differences from the Law

Law and Gospel - Episode 1

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 18:46:09 +0000

In this episode, we examine what the Law is; the three kinds of Laws in the Scripture - Moral, Ceremonial, and Political - as well as the three uses of the Law - Curb, Mirror, and Guide.

Angels and Demons - Episode 4

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 19:53:50 +0000

In this final episode, we examine the possible ways the devil and the demons work to lead us away from Christ - temptation, use of natural forces, masquerades as gods or ghosts, and possession.

Angels and Demons - Episode 3

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:56:28 +0000

In this episode, we look at whether we have guardian angels, whether people become angels when they die, and start to look at the origin and nature of the devil.

Angels and Demons - Episode 2

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:00:52 +0000

In this episode, we focus on questions like - what do angels look like? Where do we get our ideas about their appearance? What kinds of angels are there? Who is Gabriel and Michael? What does God send angels to do?

Angels and Demons - Episode 1

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 17:05:36 +0000

A look at what Scriptures have to say about angels and demons. In this lesson, we look at specifically what the words 'Angel' and 'Demon' refer to in the Scripture, and what kinds of beings angels and demons are.

Being a Good Person - Episode 3

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 18:06:29 +0000

In this, we look at how and why becoming 'good' and 'obedient' to God is not an automatic process for the believer, but requires constant self-discipline formed around God's Word and Sacraments.

Being a Good Person - Episode 2

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 17:30:15 +0000

This episode explores the questions 'What do good/loving people act like?' and 'Can a nonbeliever be good/loving?'

Being a Good Person - Episode 1

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:22:45 +0000

First in an overview of what makes a person good, and how doing good relates to being a Christian

Capital Punishment - Episode 1

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 20:02:39 +0000

A stand-alone episode on capital punishment - whether Scripture allows for it, and how we deal with what Scripture says.

Gambling - Episode 2 - Obligations to Others, and a Look at Examples

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 18:12:52 +0000

A look at temptations to neglect of others that often accompany gambling, as well as an articulation of why we cannot straightforwardly condemn all gambling as sinful.

Gambling - Episode 1 - Temptations accompanying Gambling

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:10:11 +0000

A look at what the Scriptures say, and do not say, about gambling.

Churchless Christianity - Episode 4 - The Congregation and the Church

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:32:58 +0000

This episode explores what a local congregation is, it's relationship to the Body of Christ, and the need for individuals to share the Word and Sacraments with a local congregaiton

Churchless Christianity - Episode 3 - Can I be a Christian and not be part of the Church?

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:45:15 +0000

This lesson gives an overview of what the Church is, and begins to dive into how the Church as the Body of Christ relates to the Local Congregation

Churchless Christianity - Episode 2 - What is the Status of a Churchless Christian

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 17:58:02 +0000

By applying the Scriptural commands to worship and the promise of God to bless us through worship, we examine what the Scripture teaches about the spiritual state of 'Churchless Christians'

Churchless Christianity - Episode 1 - Applying Commands and Promises

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:37:27 +0000

This short series explores the rising sense that participation in church is not important for life as a Christian. This episode explores this issue from a pastoral angle, recommending approaching specific individuals who hold this sense by helping them engage with specific commands and promises of Scripture.

Church and State - Episode 6 - How Church Engages Politics

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:49:02 +0000

This session explores whether and how Christians and church bodies can engage in political issues. It largely follows Robert Benne and the CTCR document "Render Unto Caesar"

Church and State - Episode 5 - The Lutheran Confessions Pt 2

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 20:50:01 +0000

An overview of the Lutheran Confessional position on the rights of the Church over against the State, and the duties the Church owes to the State

Church and State - Lesson 4 - The Lutheran Confessions pt 1

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:46:11 +0000

We begin digging into what the Lutheran Confessions teach about secular and spiritual authority - their distinction, and their relationship

Church and State - Lesson 3 - Spiritual Authority in Biblical Perspective

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 20:18:36 +0000

A deeper look at the source, goal, means, and scope of spiritual authority according to the Scriptures

Church and State - Lesson 2 - Secular Authority in Biblical Perspective

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:52:27 +0000

A deeper look at the source, purpose, means, and scope of secular authority, according to Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2

Church and State - Lesson 1 - Biblical Foundations

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:08:01 +0000

An overview of biblical principles about the nature and relationship of spiritual and secular authority