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“What is the gospel?” Responses continuously return to an inward-looking faith instead of a faith that clings externally to the astonishing mercy of Christ Jesus, who took the sin of the world into Himself on the cross and breathed out His life for and onto His creation.  In this act of sacrifice, Jesus is indeed the sacrificial Lamb who takes away the sin of the world. Through His resurrection, Jesus Christ has given His promise of eternal life in Him.

Jesus and the Green Men

  Troy is out of the saddle this week, but Craig wrangles author and all-around good guy, Ray Keating, to sit down and talk about his new book, “Menace – an Agen Dean Cold Novel.” Keating’s book is not only immensely engrossing and entertaining, but it’s also provocative, asking questions like, “What would happen to the Christian Church if intelligent life from another planet came to Earth?” Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What’s New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr  Craig Donofrio  

09-24
37:27

Who's Simeon Peter?

Well, he's the one who tells us we are of equal standing in faith with the apostles and all the saints.  We are of equal standing of righteousness even with Christ, because Christ has called us in and by His own glory.   Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What’s New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr  Craig Donofrio  

09-15
28:53

Be sober or be eaten

Craig and Troy close out Peter's first epistle to the Church.  Humbling yourself requires you to realize who you are and who God is.  But when you realize those things, you will have a place to put away your anxiety.   Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What’s New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr  Craig Donofrio  

09-08
34:40

Peter's packed pericope for pastors

Peter--the apostle--exhorts pastors to be humble, and he leads by example.   Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What’s New from 1517: Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr  Craig Donofrio  

08-28
30:57

Obey the Gospel AND SUFFER FOR IT

  Peter enters into a discussion that doesn't tickle our ears very well, but it still a plain fact of the Christian's life: we will suffer on account of Christ.  What does that mean?  How do we do it?  Craig and Troy explain, discuss, and demonstrate suffering for you. Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What’s New from 1517: Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr  Craig Donofrio  

08-16
32:47

A plethora of sin

When Peter says "whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin," what exactly does he mean by that?  What does it mean when the world is surprised when we will not join them in their revelries?  And what does it mean for us in the church to cover over sins?  Craig and Troy walk through the opening verses of 1 Peter chapter 4.   Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What’s New from 1517: Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr  Craig Donofrio  

08-14
33:46

Christ went WHERE and did WHAT??

*in sarcastic voice* Thank goodness for bible verses that are perfectly clear!  Well honestly, thank God for ALL of His word, because we need it all to understand it all.  Craig and Troy do a little work on 1 Peter 3, Christ's descent into Hell, and the foreshadowing of God's gift of salvation in baptism. Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What’s New from 1517: Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr  Craig Donofrio  

07-31
40:23

Tips on suffering well for the positionally righteous

How can we be righteous even in the face of evil?  What does it mean to suffer with another?  Why would we even talk about suffering?  And what's Troy's beef with the editors of the ESV, anyway?  Craig and Troy do a deep dive into Peter's guidance for the Church and every believer who is in Christ.   Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What’s New from 1517: Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr  Craig Donofrio  

07-23
40:05

Just do the right thing

 . . . which is exactly what Jesus did for you.  He suffered for your sin, the righteous for the unrighteous.   Support 1517 Podcast Network Fundraiser! 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What’s New from 1517: Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr  Craig Donofrio  

07-04
30:34

Housing together

Well, we're back to talking about submission and wives again . . . but Peter brings a decidedly new and radical twist to the Christian home.   Support 1517 Podcast Network Fundraiser! 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What’s New from 1517: Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr  Craig Donofrio  

06-29
33:25

2 Finnish and 2 Italian/American Lutheran Pastors go into Rome . . .

 . . . and Rome looks at them and says, "What is this, a joke?" Far from it!  Pastors Craig Donofrio, John Bombaro, Sebastian Grunbaum sit down with Bishop Juhana Pohjola as they prepare to participate in the ordinations of the first two pastors of the newly founded Confessional Lutheran Church of Italy.  Bishop Pohjola discusses the founding of the Evangelical Mission Diocese of Finland twenty-five years ago with a handful of church members and it has now grown to over fifty congregations.     

06-11
50:22

Italy, Pakistan, Luther and Pizza!

Craig sadly does an episode sans Troy with Rev. Dr. John Bombaro as Craig and John prepare to go to Italy for the founding of the Confessional Lutheran Church of Italy and the ordination of their first two pastors! They also talk about some amazing work going on in Pakistan and many other places around the world. Pastor Bombaro tells amazing stories from the mission field in Pakistan. Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What’s New from 1517: Preorder Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr  Craig Donofrio  

05-30
38:11

Malice and milk

No, that's not the new buffet special at Pizza Ranch.  Peter leans into the spiritual (read: Spiritual) realities of the Christian life, confirming that it is God who has chosen us to be His own people.   Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What’s New from 1517: Preorder Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr  Craig Donofrio  

05-28
40:30

On the election . . .

No, not THAT election, we're talking about the one that's really important!  Craig and Troy, having thought they were done with the Catholic Epistles, discover that there are still a few more books in their bibles!  Who knew? Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What’s New from 1517: The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr  Craig Donofrio  

04-25
31:47

When NOT to pray for sin

Sins that lead to death, and sins that don't, but all sins are still sins.  Listen to this podcast and that statement may make more sense.  Craig and Troy thought they were finishup up with their series on the Catholic Epistles, but seems like there's still Peter's letters left after all. Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What’s New from 1517: Celebrate 2,000 Episodes of Christian History Almanac! 2025 North West Arkansas Regional Conference: Psalms of David The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr  Craig Donofrio  

04-11
35:15

Spirit, water, and blood

 . . . and these three testify.  Testify to what?  Craig, Troy, and The Blessed  Vicar Mike take on 1 John chapter 5, where God testifies to His Son, our savior and our victory.  Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What’s New from 1517: Celebrate 2,000 Episodes of Christian History Almanac! 2025 North West Arkansas Regional Conference: Psalms of David The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr  Craig Donofrio  

04-08
33:52

Abide in Me

Craig, Troy, and the Blessed Vicar Mike dive into 1 John 4:13-21.  How do you know you abide in Christ?  I mean, how do you really know?     Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What’s New from 1517: Celebrate 2,000 Episodes of Christian History Almanac! 2025 North West Arkansas Regional Conference: Psalms of David The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr  Craig Donofrio  

04-01
35:30

The Curious Case of Mark Renner

Craig and Troy invite special guest Pastor Mark J. Renner to discuss his recent book Curious Cases: A Series of Short Pastoral Case Studies.  What do pastors face in their ministries?  How can they learn to be more faithful pastors through reflecting on case studies?  Give a listen today and find out! Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What’s New from 1517: The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr  Craig Donofrio  

03-24
28:18

"No one has seen God . . . "

Except that we see Him--and see Him plainly--in Christ.  So what does John mean by this phrase?  Can it possibly mean that Jesus isn't truly God?  Or must we instead see this verse in light of the whole of Scripture? Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What’s New from 1517: The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr  Craig Donofrio  

03-14
31:35

Do not believe every spirit

Yes, but how do we know that we believe the truth?  What even is truth?  Well, John--the apostle who saw Jesus with his own eyes--testifies with the words of the Spirit of truth. Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What’s New from 1517: The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr  Craig Donofrio  

03-10
30:57

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