Standing on Shoulders

On this episode, Rev. Gaunt and Rev. Kranz discuss some of the takeaways from the Catechetical Lectures of Cyril of Jerusalem. Here are some of topics covered in this episode. * The Steps of the Catechumenate * The Significance of Baptism and Post-Baptismal Catechesis * Balancing Doctrine and Lifelong Learning in the Church * Preaching as an Opportunity for Ongoing Catechesis * Catechesis as Forma...

Welcome back to Standing on Shoulders. On this episode, Pastor Gaunt and Pastor Kranz take up Cyril of Jerusalem's teaching on the Sacraments. Here is a sampling of the topics discussed: * Introduction to Cyril of Jerusalem’s Lectures on the Sacraments * Exploring Cyril’s Teachings on the Resurrection * Cyril’s Teachings on Baptism * The Debate on the Sacramental Nature of Chrismation * The Anoint...

We're back! This is part 2 of a 3-part series on the Catechetical Lectures of Cyril of Jerusalem. On this episode we take a closer look at Lecture XII On the words Incarnate, and Made Man . Join us in the conversation as we take up the following: * Reflections on the ACELC conference * Exploring Cyril of Jerusalem’s Catechetical Lectures * Understanding the Incarnation of Jesus Christ * The Signif...

Part 1 of a 3-part series on the Catechetical Lectures of Cyril of Jerusalem. Join Pastors Gaunt, Kranz, and Bibb as they dig into the structure of St. Cyril's Catechetical Lectures. Topics include: • Conference Plug – 2024 ACELC Conference – “A Fraternal Conversation - The State of Our Synod” • The Significance of Close Reading and Engagement • The Catechumenate Process • Unpacking the Proto-Cate...

“God is the Author and Creator of reality...of what is. To be baptized into Christ is to be more real, more fully human than you are apart from Him.” Though not a verbatim quote from the show, this is a sampling of the conversation into this episode. Join Rev.’s Gaunt, Kranz, and Bibb for a dive into St. Athanasius’ On the Incarnation . Send us feedback at acelc1580@gmail.com or comment on the Sub...

We're back! After a longer than anticipated Easter break, we have returned. On this episode, we unpack On the Incarnation by Athanasius of Alexandria. A fantastic, approachable, and yet theologically dense work that is well worth the time to read. Listener Note: You will notice we had some issues with the audio this time around. We do not talk on top of each other that much, it was just how the au...

Pastors Gaunt, Kranz, and Bibb are back with a response episode for On the Apostolic Preaching by St. Irenaeus. Topics include: Theological slogans and "bumper sticker theology"...what could possibly go wrong? Defining your terms. The real-life beauty of the liturgy. How does recapitulation impact us today and what does it have to do with the Divine Service? The rule of faith and the Christian lif...

On this episode of Standing on Shoulders, Pastors Gaunt and Bibb discuss St. Irenaeus' work On the Apostolic Preaching . What is the Rule of Faith? What is Recapitulation? What did Irenaeus think about Adam's age in the Garden or the Nephilim of Genesis chapter 6? Tune in for all of this and more. Please post your questions or comments on the Substack or email us at acelc1580@gmail.com. Thanks for...

Tune in for Part 2 of our discussion on 1 Clement with Pastor Broaddus. There is much to chew on in this Episode of Standing on Shoulders. Subjects include: The origin and authority of the Office of Holy Ministry, Unbiblical Removal of Pastors, Order in the Church, Christian Harmony/Love, Repentance, and the Efficacy of the Word of God. Thanks to Pastor Broaddus for joining us and thank you, dear...

This is Part 1 of our response episode to 1 Clement.  Joining us on the podcast is Rev. Daniel Broaddus, Pastor of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Edgerton, Ohio.  Pastor Broaddus is a candidate for a PhD in Theological Studies and has studied the Letter of 1 Clement very closely.  We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording.  This conversation was a special treat.  Please send...

Join us as we dig into 1 Clement. When was this letter written? Who was Clement writing to and why? What are Clement's arguments and why does his letter still matter today? All this and more on this episode of Standing on Shoulders. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit standingonshoulders.substack.com

Welcome to our first response episode! We welcome your feedback. Whenever an episode is posted on a book, we want to hear from you. Join in the conversation! Send us your questions, comments, insights, or clarifications to acelc1580@gmail.com or post a comment below. We will do our best to include your feedback in the response episode. Thank you for listening! We couldn’t do this without you. God’...

Reading good books. Having good conversations. This is what Standing on Shoulders is all about. In this podcast, three Lutheran pastors discuss great works of the Christian Church written by saints who have gone before us in the one true faith. Episode 1 - “Fathers of the Church.” Herman Sasse. ( The Lonely Way Vol. II . ) Pick up your book, pour yourself a favorite drink, and, if it suits you, se...