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The Outlaw God podcast is about moving from theological speculation to proclamation. Featuring Dr. Steven Paulson and co-hosted by Caleb Keith.
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The 6th Commandment from 2023-12-05T18:05
"You shall not commit adultery." Caleb and Dr. Paulson talk about the importance of marriage, the place and purpose of sex, and how the family is the central matter at the heart of the six comma...
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The 5th Commandment from 2023-11-28T20:55
Dr. Paulson covers the 5th commandment, "You shall not murder." He and Caleb Keith discuss how this commandment does not demand pacifism but instead outlines how God limits and uses the physical...
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The Fourth Commandment from 2023-11-23T21:53
Dr. Paulson and Caleb enter the second table of the law. "You shall honor your father and mother." Dr. Paulson explains how family is the foundation of all human relationships.
The Third Commandment from 2023-11-17T20:51
What does it mean to remember the Sabbath Day? In this episode, Dr. Paulson and Caleb discuss what it means to worship God and receive his gifts. They address the notion that the Sabbath is abou...
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Trying to Love The Law from 2022-04-18T18:24:53
Dr. Paulson discusses Augustine's turn toward a Law that does not accuse. He explains that the Law without accusation was the prevalent feature of scholastic theology.
Give What You Command from 2022-04-11T20:19:27
Dr. Paulson continues with his examination of Augustine. This time, Paulson focuses on a short prayer from Augustine, "Give what you command and command what you will." Paulson identifies August...
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What We Pray For from 2022-04-04T23:39:32
Dr. Paulson addresses Augustine's turn toward prayer. In prayer, Augustine finds a means of avoiding the justification by the works of the Pelagians. Dr. Paulson demonstrates how this form of pr...
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Augustine and a Law as Cold as Ice from 2022-03-29T02:46:20
Dr. Paulson specifies the "Augustinian Imperfection" related to Augustine's propositions concerning the Law. Paulson explains how Augustine attempted to refute Pelagius while retaining space for...
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The Augustinian Imperfection from 2022-03-21T22:11:13
For the next several episodes, Dr. Paulson will focus on Augustine. This introductory episode lays the groundwork for understanding Augustine's emphasis on grace and his charge against the Pelag...
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Luther's Offense from 2022-03-14T23:05:27
In this episode, Dr. Paulson emphasizes Luther's use of the offense of the Law. That is when the Law accuses acts out in offense. This episode jumps between contemporary examples of the "offense of...
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Free To Be from 2022-03-08T00:12:39
The culmination of our episodes on ontology and time is declaring that you are free to be. That is, time is not your opportunity to become more human but the framework in which God sets you free...
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The Parable of the Talents from 2022-02-28T20:58
Dr. Paulson details the difference between seeing time through the Law and seeing time through the Gospel using the parable of the talents. Paulson's insightful take on this text helps us unders...
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Do You Have Enough Time? from 2022-02-21T14:14:52
In this episode, Dr. Paulson asks the question why does God give us time? Is time a given opportunity to strive for full humanity? Is time always a commoditiy?
You Are Not What You Do from 2022-02-14T20:04:48
Dr. Paulson continues the conversation regarding ontology. This time he highlights Luther's idea that your being is not determined by what you do but by who your faith is placed in.
You Are What You Do from 2022-02-07T18:53:04
Dr. Paulson addresses the idea that your personhood is determined by what kind of actions you do. Are the active, courageous, and virtuous achieving a higher level of personhood? Has God set hum...
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Betraying Jesus from 2022-01-31T20:06:19
In the last episode of Outlaw God, Dr. Paulson gave an overview of Judas and his betrayal of Jesus. Paulson identifies Peter's denial of Christ as a betrayal in this episode. He then asks what t...
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Judas Iscariot from 2022-01-28T15:53
Dr. Paulson highlights the problem of necessity as it relates to the betrayal of Jesus. Was Judas a free agent, or was his act of betrayal necessary?
Nominalism from 2022-01-17T17:24:43
Dr. Paulson and Caleb address the accusation that Luther is merely a nominalist. They discuss the influence of nominalism on Luther and how Luther's reform goe...
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Fear and Love from 2022-01-10T19:02:43
This episode deals with the problem of divine threats. What does it mean for God to use his word as a threat? Do threats serve a function to those who have received a promise from God?
Romans Chapter 9 from 2022-01-03T22:27:58
In this episode, Dr. Paulson examines the Apostle Paul's references to the Old Testament in Romans Chapter 9. Paulson explains how Paul preaches God's sure election from the Hebrew Scriptures as...
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Fear of the Sausage from 2021-12-28T00:27:58
Dr. Paulson has one more Christmas story from Luther to share. This time, Paulson recounts a story from Luther as a young Christmas caroler and Luther's aversion to gift-giving. The story from L...
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Christmas For You from 2021-12-20T22:48:32
Merry Christmas from the Outlaw God Podcast. In this episode, Paulson reads from Luther's House Postils. This sermon gives us a peek into the Luther household at Christmas.
Autonomous Doers from 2021-12-06T21:03:09
In this episode, Paulson explains how Luther continues to reach out to Erasmus with demonstrations from classical antiquity. Luther uses Aristotle to rebuff Er...
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Can You Mess Up the Promise? from 2021-11-29T18:30:42
Dr. Paulson discusses the difficulty of waiting on God's promises. He does this by looking at the promise to Abraham and Sarah that they would have a son. Did Sarah mess up the promise?
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Swilling Epicurus from 2021-11-22T19:19:02
Dr. Paulson explains Epicurus's trilemma. Erasmus utilizes Epicurus in order to address the problem of evil and its relationship to God. Luther demonstrates how Erasmus utilization of the trilem...
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The Smalcald Thunderbolt from 2021-11-15T17:47:06
This week, the Outlaw God does a crossover with the Thinking Fellows. Caleb and Dr. Paulson are joined by Scott Keith and Jim Nestingen to discuss the articles on the gospel and repentance in th...
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Luther's Thunderbolt from 2021-11-08T17:55:18
Luther is on a mission to wake up Erasmus and his sleeping God. He does this with a careful examination and explanation of the Law. Luther identifies the Law as a thunderbolt, a phrase he and Me...
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Luther and His Father from 2021-11-01T17:34:08
Dr. Paulson talks about how monastic life and satisfaction for sin outside of Christ harm not only the gospel but our understanding of the law. To highlight this, Caleb and Dr. Paulson read a le...
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Kindness and the Law from 2021-10-25T20:03:13
Dr. Paulson continues the discussion on Erasmus's use of kindness. Are the demands of the law put on pause by the kindness of God? Luther asserts that God does not have a blind eye of compassion...
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God's Kindness from 2021-10-11T17:31:06
What do you do when the accusation of the law strikes? Erasmus says you need to turn towards God's innate kindness and seek out new opportunities for penance. Luther strikes bake in shock agains...
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Justice and Fairness from 2021-10-04T16:30:02
Dr. Paulson continues working through Paul's use of Exodus in his letter to the Romans. This leads to an essential conversation about justice and justification. Specifically that God's justice i...
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Romans 4:17 from 2021-09-13T17:32:17
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Romans Chapter Four and Abraham from 2021-09-06T19:14:19
Dr. Paulson continues to talk about trial by observing the different ways the story of Abraham has been taught. Is Abraham teaching us about the potential action of faith? Why does Luther utiliz...
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Trials and Tribulations from 2021-08-30T21:24:50
This episode extends further into questions about certainty and evil. Dr. Paulson discusses the concept of "whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger." He asserts that God isn't using trials ...
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Ecclesiastes from 2021-08-23T20:47:19
Dr. Paulson discusses the doctrine of vocation and the place of God's power. He highlights some misapplications of Ecclesiastes while asserting that God uses His power to set us free.
Preaching God Almighty from 2021-08-16T15:50:37
As Dr. Paulson works through chapter 6, he explains the difference between God lending out his power and proclaiming God's use of his power. Paulson asserts with Luther that God's power delivere...
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No More Sleeping God (God's Power) from 2021-08-10T05:32:42
Dr. Paulson and Caleb continue to outline Luther’s response to Erasmus. This time, they discuss God’s power and activity. Despite Erasmus’s humanistic translation work, he carried out scholastic ar...
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A Little More Melanchthon from 2021-08-02T15:40:43
Dr. Paulson and Caleb discuss Philip Melanchthon and the 1521 Loci Communes. Melanchthon was instrumental to the Lutheran Reformation and established an evangelical systematic theology with his ...
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Certainty and Evil from 2021-07-26T20:51:55
Dr. Paulson continues into chapter six of Luther's Outlaw God. I...
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No More Sleeping God from 2021-07-20T00:48:42
Dr. Paulson introduces chapter six of Outlaw God Volume One. Here Paulson uncovers an important assertion from Luther, and we do not want God to be God. We want God and his action to be continge...
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The Hegel Footnote from 2021-07-13T03:46
At the end of chapter five of Luther's Outlaw God, Dr. Paulson fas...
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Not Just Any Other Book from 2021-06-29T05:31:58
Dr. Paulson spends time explaining how Luther and Erasmus approach Scripture. Is the Bible just like any other old book? Are the teachings of Scripture clear?
From Cave to Fountain from 2021-06-21T20:26:49
Dr. Paulson and Caleb are joined by Adam Guthmiller once again. This time they talk about faith and certainty in Luther's refutation of Erasmus. Luther contrasts Erasmus's picture of faith hidde...
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Full Assurance from 2021-06-14T18:37:33
A Luther House of Study student Adam Guthmiller joins Caleb and Dr. Paulson to discuss Luther's assertions concerning the faith. In this episode, Dr. Paulson talks about the certainty of faith. ...
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Romans Chapter 10 from 2021-06-07T21:56:33
Dr. Paulson looks at Romans 10 to explain submission and righteousness. Paulson explains how Romans 10 was pivotal in Luther's assertions against Erasmus, mainly, how submission to the law is no...
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The Cave of Corycos from 2021-05-31T19:19:39
Quiet meditation in a dark cave, that's what Erasmus thinks will lead to a right relationship of faith in God. Dr. Paulson talks about Erasmus's propositions regarding confidence and knowledge. ...
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Submission to the Law from 2021-05-24T17:10:58
As a continuation of the last episode, Dr. Paulson explains that the goal of Erasmus's skepticism is a calculated submission. If you are adequately skeptical concerning your election, you will b...
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Skepticism from 2021-05-17T17:54:43
Paulson confronts Erasmus's propositions about remaining in unknowing. True skepticism rests in Erasmus's ability to avoid definite conclusions and adapt to and includes a diversity of conflicti...
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The Doors of the Bondage of the Will from 2021-05-10T18:24:50
Dr. Paulson closes out chapter five of Luther's Outlaw God. As chapter five comes to a close, Paulson reads a portion of Luther's introduction to the Bondage of the Will. Including Luther's hars...
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Law and Gospel from 2021-05-04T00:11:11
Dr. Paulson talks about the importance of distinguishing between Law and Gospel. While the idea of this distinction is becoming more popular, it is often deluded into an emotional response. When...
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Refuting Secularity from 2021-04-26T19:27:16
Dr. Paulson refutes the charge that Luther is the origin of an ever secularizing culture. In particular, Paulson examines the similarities between Erasmus and modern critics of Luther. He then d...
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Secularity from 2021-04-19T15:44:32
On this episode, Dr. Paulson addresses the critique that Luther unleashed a slide into meaninglessness on society. Can the origins of secular decline really be pinned on Luther? Is theology at i...
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The Limits of Freedom from 2021-04-12T17:24:47
In this episode, Paulson discusses the differences between humanist and scholastic dialoge on the limits of freedom. He also outlines how beginning with freedom requires the limitation of freedo...
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Diatribe and Assertion from 2021-04-05T16:52:06
Dr. Paulson describes Luther's confidence when writing to Erasmus. This confidence manifested itself in Luther's ability to make firm assertions about the Gospel.
Mark Chapter 4 from 2021-03-29T17:24:36
On this episode, Dr. Paulson talks about why theologians have to make distinctions. This conversation is followed up with a reading of the parable of the sower in Mark 4.
Luther Begins to Preach the Bound Will from 2021-03-22T17:38:37
Dr. Paulson introduces chapter 5 of Luther's Outlaw God and what it means that Luther will try to "preach to Erasmus." The Bondage of the will marks a move away from Scholastic disputation towar...
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The Outlaw God in Three Volumes from 2021-03-15T18:14:35
Volume Three of Luther's Outlaw God is finally available for purchase. Dr. Paulson outlines the three volumes and explains why he needed over 800 pages to adequately cover the topic.
Freedom and the Law from 2021-03-08T18:13:58
Caleb and Dr. Paulson wrap up their look at Aquinas and Luther on freedom. In particular, they focus on the difference between being freed from the law and simply being transitioned away from th...
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Romans 6:18 from 2021-03-04T00:08:59
Dr. Paulson ties up his outline of Aquinas on free will with a discussion of Romans 6:18. Paulson highlights the distinct differences between Luther and Aquinas on the interpretation and use of ...
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Uncertainty and Freedom from 2021-02-22T06:55:01
Dr. Paulson and Caleb continue their conversation about free will and Thomas Aquinas. Dr. Paulson highlights Aquinas’ assertion that the cost of freedom is uncertainty.
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The Story of the Law from 2021-02-08T17:35:25
Dr. Paulson begins to introduce Thomas Aquinas and how he crafts a story of the Law. Dr. Paulson then talks about how myth, story, and life revolve around law.
Anselm and Freedom from 2021-02-02T17:30:59
Dr. Paulson outlines the issues with Anselm's propositions on free will. The show ends with a conversation about Christian freedom and service to neighbor.
Anselm and Concursus from 2021-01-25T16:31:07
On this episode, Dr. Paulson introduces Anselm's presentation of Concursus or the idea that human creatures cooperate with God and His will.
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Dealing with the Accusation of the Law from 2021-01-18T07:01:58
What is the solution to the accusation of the Law? On this episode, Dr. Paulson lays out Anselm's case for a proper use of the intellect in overcoming the accusing function of the Law. He then d...
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Scholasticism and Anselm from 2021-01-11T17:01:28
Dr. Paulson introduces Anslem and his contributions to Scholastic theology. Paulson briefly discusses concursus, a topic that will be further explored in the coming weeks.
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The Human Creature and Faith from 2021-01-04T16:26:54
Dr. Paulson and Caleb take a further look at Erasmus and his Annotations of Romans 1:17. How do faith, faithfulness, and trust help us answer the question, what makes the human creature human? H...
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From Heaven Above To Earth I Come from 2020-12-21T18:30:30
Dr. Paulson walks through Luther's Christmas Hymn, From Heaven Above To Earth I Come. He highlights Luther's emphasis on proclaiming the incarnation and the good news that the savior has come to...
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Christmas and the Incarnation from 2020-12-14T18:17:21
As part of two Christmas episodes, Dr. Paulson talks about the importance of the incarnation. Paulson then looks at the angels in Luke chapter 2 to understand how the incarnation is to be procla...
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Spei Salvi (Saved in Hope) from 2020-12-07T18:22:35
Dr. Paulson discusses contemporary rejections of Martin Luther. After discussing Cardinal Ratzinger’s Spei Salvi, the conversation turns to the translation of Scripture.
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Scholastic from 2020-11-23T17:57:56
Dr. Paulson and Caleb are joined by Scott Keith to talk about Scholasticism during the Reformation.
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Israel Has A Preacher from 2020-11-09T16:45:34
Dr. Paulson talks about how the distinction between Israel and Babylon is the Word of God delivered by a preacher. God’s presence is not indicated by success, morality, or pious suffering but by...
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God in History from 2020-11-02T17:15:33
On this episode, Dr. Paulson talks about how God acts and breaks into history. By his incarnation Christ fulfills history bringing to an end the option for salvation by human progress.
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The Amen Gloss from 2020-10-26T17:20:18
On this episode, Dr. Paulson expands on what Luther called Isaiah’s amen gloss. The leads to further explore God’s calling of the preacher.
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Going to Law with God from 2020-10-19T16:52:56
Caleb and Dr. Paulson are joined by John Hoyum to discuss Isaiah's Amen gloss. Paulson talks about the problems with "going to law with God" and how God tears down our ...
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How God Overcomes the Offense from 2020-10-05T16:24:46
Caleb and Dr. Paulson continue to read Isaiah chapter forty-five. This time, they hone in on the offense of the Gospel and how God overcomes this offense to deliver His promise.
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A God Who Hides Himself from 2020-09-28T18:08:22
Dr. Paulson and Caleb talk about Isaiah 45:15. ”Truly, you are a God who hides himself, I God of Israel, the Savior.” Dr. Paulson talks about how Luther finds the Gospel in this verse.
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Holiness and Glory from 2020-09-21T12:55:12
We continue to move into Isaiah and define the terms of holiness and glory. The conversation leads toward questions about how we access God.
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Introducing Isaiah from 2020-09-14T16:18:44
Dr. Paulson talks about Luther's treatment of Isaiah 43. Here we see how God uses sinners to preach forgiveness to other sinners.
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Visible and Invisible from 2020-09-07T16:08:14
What does it mean for God to be invisible? Dr. Paulson and Caleb talk about the distinction between visible and invisible.
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God and His Attributes from 2020-08-31T17:52:08
Caleb and Dr. Paulson talk about the attributes of God. This episode is about nailing down who God is and more specifically what He says about Himself.
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Luther and Moses from 2020-08-24T16:19:38
Dr. Paulson and Caleb continue reading the book of Exodus. This time, Dr. Paulson draws our attention to Luther’s commentary on these verses.
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The Attack Against Moses from 2020-08-17T15:41:30
Dr. Paulson and Caleb talk about God’s assassination attempt against Moses. Dr. Paulson differentiates between the legal method of reading scripture and reading Scripture with the law and the go...
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The Second Commandment from 2020-08-10T15:58:49
Dr. Paulson talks about the second commandment and Moses’ call to Egypt. This leads to talking about the fear of God.
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Election and the Law from 2020-08-03T11:52:55
Dr. Paulson and Caleb talk about the ways people try and use God’s law to secure and confirm election. This conversation leads toward the distinction between the commands and the promises of God...
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Unsaying and Analogy from 2020-07-27T03:51:31
Dr. Paulson and Caleb talk about the methods of unsaying and analogy. This leads to a discussion about Jesus' use of parables.
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From What to Where from 2020-07-20T16:00:41
Dr. Paulson talks about the phrase “faith seeking understanding.” The show then focuses on the switch from the analogies of what God is, to where He is found.
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The Hidden God in Other Traditions from 2020-07-13T23:10:17
Steve Paulson and Caleb Keith talk about how reformed traditions handle the hidden God. The conversation also touches on the importance of preaching and the sacraments.
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The Move to Absolution from 2020-07-06T16:29:15
Springboarding off of the Leipzig debate, Caleb and Dr. Paulson discuss Luther's thesis that every preacher is called to absolve sins.
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Luther and Eck from 2020-06-29T17:24:08
Dr. Paulson talks about the significance o the Leipzig Debate and the arguments of John Eck. Eck was a formidable scholastic opponent as challenges arose against Luther's evangelical shift.
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Defining and Proclaiming from 2020-06-22T15:07:15
On this episode, Steve Paulson talks about the difference between defining words and proclaiming them. This leads to a discussion about theological speculation and its pitfalls.
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God in Hiding from 2020-06-15T17:27:29
Steve Paulson introduces the doctrine of the hidden God. The conversation is followed by exploring Luther's dangerous idea of not just God hidden but God hiding.
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Groundwork for Evangelical Lutheran Theology from 2020-06-09T15:14:20
Steven Paulson introduces the necessary theological topics for investigating Lutheran theology and its evangelical aim. These topics layout the groundwork for how and why the question of the Out...
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Outlaw God Trailer from 2020-05-18T22:25:51
Subscribe to the 1517 Podcast Network’s newest show, featuring Steven Paulson. The Outlaw God podcast is about how God reveals himself through the proclamation of Christ crucified. The show begi...
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