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Just and Sinner Podcast

A weekly discussion of theology from a Lutheran perspective.

  1. 593

    Philosophy and Theology: A Lutheran Perspective

    This episode is a discussion with Dr. Nathan Greeley about his book Philosophy and Theology: A Lutheran Perspective

  2. 592

    The Work of the Holy Spirit (Intro to Christian Theology)

    This continuation of the Introduction to Christian Theology series covers the person and work of the Holy Spirit.

  3. 591

    The Life and Theology of Revere Franklin Weidner

    This episode is a discussion of the life and thought of American Lutheran theologian Revere Franklin Weidner.

  4. 590

    A Discussion with Joel Biermann about Lutheran Unity, Disagreement, and Virtue

    This episode is a discussion with Dr. Joel Biermann on a number of issues related to the Lutheran church today and into the future. 

  5. 589

    The Kingdom of God (Intro to Christian Theology)

    This episode in the Introduction to Christian Theology series covers the Kingdom of God.

  6. 588

    Christ as King (Intro to Christian Theology)

    This continuation of the Introduction to Christian Theology series covers Christ's office as King.

  7. 587

    The Lutheran Covenant Theology of Johann Wolfgang Jager

    This episode covers the thought of Johann Wolfgang Jager who introduced Federal Theology into Lutheranism in the beginning of the eighteenth century.

  8. 586

    The Priesthood of Christ (Intro to Christian Theology)

    This continuation of the Intro to Christian Theology series covers the priesthood of Christ, including his active and passive obedience and the nature of his satisfactory death.

  9. 585

    A Lutheran Approach to Christian Ethics: Revere Franklin Weidner as a Guide

    This third talk from a recent conference on ethics discusses the thought of Revere Franklin Weidner in his work A System of Christian Ethics.

  10. 584

    The Lutheran Doctrine of Christian Obedience

    This is the second talk of three at a recent conference on Christian ethics at Hope Lutheran Church (AALC) in Williamsburg, VA. In this talk, I explain the teaching of the Lutheran confessions on sanctification, the third use of the law, and virtue.

  11. 583

    Christ as Prophet (Intro to Christian Theology)

    In this latest episode in the Intro to Christian Theology series, I discuss the threefold office of Christ as Prophet, Priest, and King, focusing here on Christ's prophetic office.

  12. 582

    Did the Church Fathers Teach "Western" Views of Atonement?

    This episode addresses claims that the supposed "Western" view of the atonement, as expressed by St. Anselm, was foreign to the early church, and that the Eastern church represents the authentic tradition.

  13. 581

    The Exaltation of Christ (Intro to Christian Theology)

    This continued section of the Intro to Christian Theology series covers Christ's exaltation, including his descent into hell, resurrection, and ascension.

  14. 580

    Christian Thomasius and the Move Away from Scholasticism

    This part of the Makers of the Modern World series discusses the ideas of the Lutheran philosopher and theologian Christian Thomasius who changed the way people in Europe began to think about philosophy, law, and scholarship.

  15. 579

    Samuel Pufendorf on Natural Law and Voluntarism

    This episode is part of the ongoing "Makers of the Modern World" series. In this video, I look at an influential Lutheran philosopher and theologian named Samuel Pufendorf in the mid-seventeenth century and his contribution to the decline of traditional understandings of natural law.

  16. 578

    An Overview of the Most Essential Lutheran Theologians

    This episode is an overview of the major names and trends in Lutheran theology from the sixteenth century through the beginning of the twentieth century.

  17. 577

    What Does it Mean to be Human? An Apologetic

    This is the second of two lectures I delivered in Finland on Christian apologetics. This second part discusses how Christianity answers the fundamental questions and struggles of human life.

  18. 576

    Christian Apologetics Amid the Meaning Crisis

    This is a talk I delivered at an apologetics conference in Finland in 2025 on the meaning crisis and how Christians can and should respond.

  19. 575

    Correcting Misrepresentations of the Reformation and Lutheran History

    This episode is a response to some common misperceptions about the history of the Reformation which pervade many reenchantment narratives.

  20. 574

    The Humiliation of Christ (Intro to Christian Theology)

    This continuation of the Introduction to Christian Theology series covers Christ's humiliation.

  21. 573

    Gabriel Biel and the End of Scholasticism (Makers of the Modern World)

    This part of the Makers of the Modern World series covers the thought of the last of the medieval scholastics: Gabriel Biel.

  22. 572

    William of Ockham and Late Medieval Nominalism (Makers of the Modern World)

    In this episode, we continue the Makers of the Modern World series with a discussion of William of Ockham, the most influential medieval nominalist.

  23. 571

    Sola Gratia, Nature, Grace, and Nominalism

    This episode is part of a series of discussions between me, Gavin Ortlund, and Michael Horton, on the theology and history of the Reformation in response to common critiques.

  24. 570

    On the Two Natures in Christ (Intro to Christian Theology)

    In this part of our Intro to Christian Theology series, I discuss the two natures in Christ.

  25. 569

    A Guide to Reasoning and Debating Well

    This episode covers some of the basic things everyone should know when engaging in argument or debate, including an overview of some of the most common logical fallacies.

  26. 568

    The Doctrine of Divine Providence (Intro to Christian Theology Lesson 9)

    This part of the continuing Introduction to Christian Theology series addresses the doctrine of divine providence, exploring the relation between human freedom and divine action.

  27. 567

    John Duns Scotus and Late Medieval Scholasticism (Makers of the Modern World)

    This part of the Makers of the Modern World series addresses the ideas of the medieval theologian and philosopher John Duns Scotus.

  28. 566

    The Doctrine of Predestination (Introduction to Theology Lesson 8)

    In this part of our introduction to theology series, I discuss the doctrine of predestination or election.

  29. 565

    A Conversation with Robert George on Rights, Postliberalism, and Religious Pluralism

    This is a conversation with Dr. Robert George, professor at Princeton, on his recent book Seeking Truth and Speaking Truth. We discussed several issues related to culture, academia, theology, and politics.

  30. 564

    Leibniz and the Birth of German Rationalism (Makers of the Modern World)

    This continuation of the Makers of the Modern World series covers the birth of rationalism in Germany, which eventually led to the marginalization of Lutheran orthodoxy in the academy.

  31. 563

    Why the Council of Nicea Matters Today (Part 2)

    This is the second in a series of talks delivered at the Eastern Regional Conference of the AALC on the history and theology of the Council of Nicea.

  32. 562

    The Fall and Sin (Intro to Theology Lesson 7)

    This seventh part of the Introduction to Theology series covers the Fall of Humanity and the penalty of sin.

  33. 561

    Why the Council of Nicea Matters Today (Part 1)

    This is a talk I presented to the Eastern Regional Conference of the American Association of Lutheran Churches on the history and theology of the Council of Nicea.

  34. 560

    Infant Baptism in the Second and Third Centuries

    This is the third episode in a series on infant baptism. In this program, I discuss evidence in early Christian writing outside of the time period outside of the New Testament.

  35. 559

    The Theological Case for Baptizing Infants

    This is the second episode in a series on infant Baptism. In this program, I provide the theological justification for the practice.

  36. 558

    Why Did Christian Apologists Stop Using Classical Arguments for God's Existence?

    This episode is a discussion of the loss of the classical arguments that are found in St. Thomas Aquinas's Summa for the existence of God among evangelical apologists.

  37. 557

    The Doctrine of Human Nature (Intro to Theology Lesson 6)

    This sixth part of the Introduction to Christian Theology series discusses theological anthropology. What is man?

  38. 556

    Creation, Providence, and the Angels (Intro to Theology Lesson 5)

    This fifth episode of the Introduction to Theology series addresses the doctrines of creation, divine providence, and the angels.

  39. 555

    The Doctrine of the Holy Trinity (Intro to Theology Lesson 4)

    This is the fourth program in the Introduction to Theology series. In this talk, I discuss the doctrine of the Trinity.

  40. 554

    Sola Scriptura in a Post-Christian World

    This is a talk I delivered in Finland on the topic of Sola Scriptura and current issues that people are facing in the Western world.

  41. 553

    The Evidence for Infant Baptism in the First Century: A Response to Gavin Ortlund

    This program is a discussion of the evidence for infant baptism in the first century.

  42. 552

    How Do Truth, Goodness, and Beauty Relate to God and Meaning in Life?

    This is a dialogue from my recent trip to Finland with an atheist philosopher professor on meaning in life. The event was hosted by the Veritas Forum.

  43. 551

    Virtue in the Roman Catholic and Lutheran Traditions

    This is a talk I gave at a recent conference featuring Roman Catholic and Lutheran theologians speaking to the topic of virtue.

  44. 550

    The Essence and Attributes of God (Intro to Christian Theology Lesson Three)

    This is the third episode of our Introduction to Christian Theology series. In this talk, I discuss the nature of God and his attributes.

  45. 549

    The Doctrine of Holy Scripture (Intro to Christian Theology Lesson Two)

    This second episode of our series of talks on Christian theology explores the doctrine of Holy Scripture.

  46. 548

    An Introduction to Theology (Lesson One)

    This episode is the first in a series of introductory talks on the main topics of Christian theology. In this first lecture, I discuss the nature of theology as a discipline, as well as how theology relates to our lives and to other disciplines.

  47. 547

    The Development of Virtue

    This third talk on Lutheran spirituality discusses the nature of virtue and how to develop virtuous character.

  48. 546

    How the Mystical Union Forms Us

    This is the second talk in a series of three lectures on Lutheran spirituality. In this talk, I discuss the mystical union and its impact on the Christian life.

  49. 545

    What Does Lutheranism Have to Say About Ethics?

    This is the first of three talks on Lutheran spirituality. In this first lecture, I discuss ethics from a Lutheran approach.

  50. 544

    A Lutheran Approach to Holy Orders

    This episode discusses Arthur Carl Piepkorn's overview of the Confessional teaching about the Office of the Holy Ministry.

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A weekly discussion of theology from a Lutheran perspective.

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