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Wrestling
by Isaac Scanlon
No, this is not a podcast about wrestling (at least in the literal sense) This is a podcast where we wrestle with theological, cultural, political, and other important issues of our day from a biblical and nuanced perspective.
Episodes
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Episode 47 - Carmen Erholtz
Joining me for this episode of Wrestling is fellow podcaster and entrepreneur Carmen Erholtz. Hear Carmen share her inspiration for starting a podcast and describe her career journey, which led her to start her own business. Along the way, we discuss our respective podcasting experiences, and we...
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Episode 46 - Robin Savage
Joining me for this episode is one-time aspiring musician Robin Savage. Hear Robin describe his foray into the Christian music scene and how the scene has evolved since the 1970s. Along the way, Robin and I wrestle with the epidemic of apostasy among Christian music artists, how Christians should...
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Episode 45- The Movie Squad Returns for Christmas ft. Sterling Harer, Andrea Maikke and Jonathan Bartsch
The movie squad featuring my good friends Sterling Harer, Andrea Maikke, and Jonathan Bartsch return to Wrestling. This time we talk Christmas movies from Elf to It’s a Wonderful Life to the Grinch, and of course we engage in the age long debate, Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Along the way we...
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Episode 44- Mitch Elliott Part 2
In Part 2 of my riveting conversation with Mitch Elliott, hear about how his conviction to fulfill the Great Commission led him to become one of the world’s top Donkey Kong players. Along the way we wrestle with how to handle unfriendly responses to the Gospel and how to effectively use social...
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Episode 43- Mitch Elliott Part 1
Joining me for this episode of Wrestling is former professional football player Mitchell Elliot. Hear Mitchell describe his journey from a Division III player to nearly playing for the Minnesota Vikings to his time playing arena football. Along the way, we wrestle with the risks of playing…
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Episode 42- Mark Swarbrick
Returning to Wrestling for this episode is Pastor Emeritus and author Mark Swarbrick, who was featured back in episodes 10 and 11. In this episode, Pastor Mark talks about his latest book a novel, Beyond Redemption: Love and Longing in the Old West, which you can get following the link once it is...
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Episode 41- Summer 2023 Movie Critique Roundtable ft. Sterling Harer, Andrea Maikke and Jonathan Bartsch
Joining me for this episode of Wrestling are my friends Sterling Harer, Andrea Maikke, and Jonathan Bartsch. Join us as we break down all the hit movies this summer such as Oppenheimer, Barbie. Along the way we wrestle with the themes of the movies such as the ethics of the nuclear bomb and...
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Episode 40- Jeremiah Powell
Joining me for this episode of Wrestling is Jeremiah Powell. Hear Jeremiah describe his various evangelism ventures everywhere from hippy camps to a Satan worship conference, and the preparation that went into these ventures. Along the way, we wrestle with effective evangelism methods, the nature...
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Episode 38- Tommy Volk
Joining me for this episode of Wrestling is my friend and former college classmate Tommy Volk. Hear Tommy and I describe our respective career paths, and Tommy’s political journey from libertarian to anarchist, and we end by discussing the pros and cons of Bitcoin. Along the way we wrestle with…
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Episode 37- Jonathan Rodriguez
Joining me for this episode of Wrestling is my friend and protégé (of sorts) Jonathan Rodriguez. Hear Jonathan describe his various hobbies and his thoughts on his upcoming high school graduation. Along the way, we wrestle with mental health and stress management among other things. And, we talk...
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Episode 36- Maxx Pankow
Joining me for this episode of Wrestling is former college classmate Maxx Pankow. Hear Maxx describe growing up in the church only to walk away from the faith, then having a near death experience and shortly thereafter returning to the faith. Along the way, we wrestle with questions such as what…
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Episode 35- Allen Shen
Joining me for this episode of Wrestling is former Minnesota House of Representatives candidate Allen Shen. Hear Allen describe his calling to run for office, and the issues he cares about most. Along the way, we wrestle with how to discern God’s calling on your life, the most effective ways to...
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Episode 34- Thomas Wilkin Pt. 2
On part 2 of my episode with Thomas Wilkin, we discuss differences in Roman Catholic and Protestant theology. We wrestle with the meaning of grace, the relationship between faith and works, and the concept of the papacy. Wrestling w/ Isaac Scanlon | Facebook Additional Resources: Jimmy Akin Vs...
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Episode 33- Thomas Wilkin Pt. 1
Joining me for this episode of wrestling is pro-life advocate Thomas Wilkin. Hear Thomas describe his work with Pro-Life Action Ministries. Along the way, we wrestle through various pro-life and pro-choice arguments, whether it is best to pursue a complete abortion ban or to aim for incremental...
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Episode 32- Tom Sawyer
Joining me for this episode is Tom Sawyer (no this is not the Mark Twain character). Hear Tom share how he came to Christ through patient ministry of others after having slept with over thirty different men. Along the way, we wrestle with biblical sexuality and how to best minister to those…
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Episode 31- Breakdown of 2022 elections ft. Sterling Harer and John Ratliff
Joining me for this episode of Wrestling are my friends Sterling Harer and John Ratliff where we break down the results of the 2022 US Mid-term elections. We wrestle with why there was not a “red tsunami” as predicted, what the pro-life movement can learn from these results, and the meaning of…
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Quick Announcement
Quick announcement about my next episode!
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Episode 30- Gannon Lynch
Joining me for this episode is Gannon Lynch. After briefly discussing the 2022 World Series, Gannon recounts his experience with Youth With A Mission (YWAM), from his Discipleship Training School (DTS) in Washington State to his missionary work in Cambodia. Along the way we wrestle with the...
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Episode 29- Anthony Bushnell
Joining me for this episode of wrestling is attorney Anthony Bushnell. As Anthony describes his law career, we wrestle with the concept of biblical justice, the purpose of the criminal justice system and the all-important question of how Anthony defends clients that are guilty among other things....
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Episode 28- Michelle Griep
Joining me for this episode of Wrestling is author Michelle Griep. Hear Michelle discuss her books and how she became a writer. Along the way, we wrestle with incorporating biblical themes into literature and the philosophy of time travel among other things. Note: We did have technical issues…
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Episode 26- Silas Buus
Joining me for this episode of Wrestling is my new roommate Silas Buus. Hear us discuss medieval, guild-based economics and how the Industrial Revolution actually decreased the quality of goods, and the Swedish monks who consumed nothing but beer for 43 days. Along the way, Silas and I wrestle…
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Episode 25- Bonus Episode: Theology of Thor: Love and Thunder
For this special episode I give my thoughts on the newest marvel movie, Thor: Love and Thunder. In this episode, I compare and contrast the gods of the movie with the One True God. I wrestle with the question of God's goodness and the problem of unanswered prayer among other things. Along the…
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Episode 24- Jesse Morris
Joining me for this episode of Wrestling is Jesse Morris. Jesse has a sad, but also triumphant story; hear Jesse describe his upbringing in a cult, including the abuse he endured from fellow church members, and how God delivered him from the cult, and his road to recovery. Along the way, we…
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Episode 23- Aaron Anderson
Joining me for this episode of Wrestling is my former college classmate Aaron Anderson. Hear Aaron describe his journey from evangelical to nihilist to Eastern Orthodox and hear us compare and contrast Orthodox and Reformed theology and practice. We wrestle with election and free will, the use of...
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Episode 22- Josh Pratt and Chad Larson
joining me for this episode of Wrestling are my friends Josh Pratt and Chad Larson (yes, that is the same Chad Larson of episodes 19 and 20, check those out to hear more from Chad). Our main topic of discussion is color. Trust me, this was actually a really cool conversation; my mind was blown...
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Episode 21- Ben Lattner
Joining me for this episode of Wrestling is my friend Ben Lattner. We wrestle with a variety of topics such as where Jesus was between His death and resurrection, the key differences between the Old and New Testaments, and how to navigate the already/not yet tension in which we find ourselves....
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Episode 20- Chad Larson, Pt. 2
For Part 2 of our conversation, Chad and I wrestle with the science of evolution. Chad and I discuss Charles Darwin and his works, and the oft-cited example of natural selection, the phenomenon of the black and white peppered moths among other things. Along the way Chad explains what exactly a...
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Episode 19- Chad Larson, Pt. 1
Joining me for this episode of Wrestling is Chad Larson; Chad is a former member of the board at the Twin Cities Creation Science Association. On this episode we wrestle with creation science. We try to answer questions such as how old is Earth according to science? Did God intend the creation...
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Episode 18- Sterling Harer and Ollie Erholtz Return! Russia/Ukraine Roundtable Discussion
Returning for this episode of Wrestling are my friends and roommates Sterling Harer and Ollie Erholtz. Today we had a special round table discussion about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing war. Hear us discuss Vladimir Putin’s motive for invading Ukraine, the relationship between...
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Episode 17- Saved by Spider Man: The Theology of No Way Home
In this episode of Wrestling, I discuss the theology of the hit movie Spider Man: No Way Home. Of course, it is a secular movie created entirely for entertainment purposes, it is not a sermon or any other theological work, but I happened to notice the themes of grace, redemption, and even a...
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Episode 16- Rachel Revennaugh
Joining me for this episode of Wrestling is Rachel Revennaugh. As Rachel opens up about her experiences with Borderline Personality Disorder, we wrestle with the theology of disability, the role emotions play in the Christian life, and how to manage your inner punk rocker among other things. To...
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Episode 15- Nick Fladager
Joining me for this episode of Wrestling is Nick Fladager; Nick is, for me, that old friend I met at camp who I have been meaning to catch up with for a while. Nick and I reminisce on how we met in the Summer of 2018 and our lives since then. Neither of us thought we would be where we are right...
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Episode 14- Bonus Episode- God, Satan, Qanon, Judgment, and the Gospel.
On the anniversary of Jan 6, Isaac shares his thoughts on the event, including some research on the psychology behind groups such as Qanon, and he strives to apply the Gospel to the situation, showing Jesus is better than Q
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Happy New Year! Quick announcements
Some quick announcements about the show for the coming year. Hit me up with questions at [email protected] and check out my Locals page: https://wrestling.locals.com
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Episode 13- Ethan Sampson and Sam Cottington
Joining me for this episode of Wrestling are Ethan Sampson and Sam Cottington, hosts of their own podcast, anti-folly. We wrestle with the hypostatic union and the Nephilim among other things. Along the way, Sam and Ethan describe their podcast, and we all discuss our respective reasons for...
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Episode 12- Zach Cottington, aka Skribe
Joining me for this episode of Wrestling is my friend and Christian rapper Zach Cottington, aka Skribe. We wrestle with marijuana use and the role of government in legislating morality, leading to a deeper discussion of the biblical definitions of sober mindedness and enjoying worldly pleasures…
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Episode 11- Mark Swarbrick Pt. 2
For Part 2 of our conversation, Pastor Mark and I discuss some of his most recent books. We wrestle with eschatology, how Christians should respond to the COVID vaccine and alternative treatments such as ivermectin, and how we maintain our sanity during these insane times. Along the way, Mark...
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Episode 10- Mark Swarbrick- Pt.1
Joining me for this episode of Wrestling is Pastor Emeritus and prolific author Mark Swarbrick, I had never met Mark before our discussion, but he nevertheless was a big part of God’s plan in my life as his website helped me to get out of a questionable televangelism ministry. We wrestle with the...
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*Bonus Episode*- Episode 9- Martin Luther and the Book of James
In honor of the recent anniversary of the Reformation, I examine the teachings of Martin Luther, especially his view of the book of James. I wrestle with James’ infamous statement that we are justified by works and not by faith alone, the meaning of sola fide, and different views of…
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Episode 8- Bill Kinney
Joining me for this episode of Wrestling is math professor and blogger Dr. Bill Kinney. As Dr. Kinney describes his blog, we wrestle with the concept of infinity, the reality of heaven and hell, and we answer the question of why Jesus had to be fully God among other things. We end explaining why...
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Episode 7- Bethany Kinney
Joining me for this episode of Wrestling is music writer Bethany Kinney. We wrestle with God’s Holiness, the nature of sin, how to live free from guilt despite this and so much more. Hear us discuss our favorite seasons, a time I scared my mom, why sin is so severe, and why the Bible is filled…
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Episode 6- Sterling Harer
Joining me for this episode of Wrestling is my friend and roommate Sterling Harer. We wrestle with the meaning of church as a community, spiritual warfare, and whether the U.S. was justified in dropping the atom bomb among other things. Hear Sterling discuss his service in our church’s ESL…
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Episode 5- Brad Adkerson
Joining me for this episode of Wrestling is my dear friend Brad Adkerson. We wrestle with the writings of John Owen, the apparent peculiarities of Jesus’ ministry, the charismatic gifts, and how one can be assured of salvation among other things. Hear Brad describe his life as a false convert…
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Episode 4- Austin Wiens
Joining me for this weeks episode of Wrestling is blogger and fantasy writer Austin Wiens. We wrestle with important questions such as what are the most effective ways to help the poor?, how can God exist outside of time?, and what distinguishes good people from bad people? Hear Austin describe…
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Episode 3- Kevin
Joining me for this week’s episode of Wrestling is my friend Kevin (who has asked I not use his last name). We wrestle with recent events in Afghanistan, discerning God’s will, singleness and marriage, and dealing with compassion fatigue among other things. Hear Kevin describe his life as an...
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Episode 2- Ollie Erholtz
Joining me for Episode 2 of Wrestling is my friend and roommate Ollie Erholtz. We wrestle with a variety of theological topics from grace, election and free will, the problem of evil, and cultural subjects such as masks and Bernie Sanders. We end theorizing why the back-to-back AL Central…
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Episode 1- Luke Gohl
In this pilot episode, my college friend Luke and I discuss theology, gender, working from home, and more. Hear about Luke’s decision to study both theology and economics, his activities during COVID, my most recent car accident, Luke’s theological journey from generic evangelical to Reformed...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
No, this is not a podcast about wrestling (at least in the literal sense) This is a podcast where we wrestle with theological, cultural, political, and other important issues of our day from a biblical and nuanced perspective.
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Isaac Scanlon
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Wrestling currently has 47 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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No, this is not a podcast about wrestling (at least in the literal sense) This is a podcast where we wrestle with theological, cultural, political, and other important issues of our day from a biblical and nuanced perspective.
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