Standing on Shoulders

In this episode of Standing on Shoulders, hosts Reverend Micah Gaunt, Reverend Mark Kranz, and Reverend Tysen Bibb bring their multi-part study of Thomas à Kempis’ "The Imitation of Christ" to a close. Focusing on Book 4, the hosts unpack the ultimate pinnacle of the interior life: the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar. Historically structured as the traditional scholastic final note, th...

In this episode of Standing on Shoulders, hosts Reverend Micah Gaunt, Reverend Mark Kranz, and Reverend Tysen Bibb continue their exploration of Thomas à Kempis' classic work, "The Imitation of Christ." Shifting focus from the outward behavior and practical wisdom of the previous booklets, the discussion dives directly into Book 3: On Inward Consolation, unpacking the internal spiritual lan...

In this episode of Standing on Shoulders, hosts Reverend Mark Kranz and Reverend Tysen Bibb begin an exploration of one of the most influential devotional works in Christian history: "The Imitation of Christ" by Thomas à Kempis. Moving from the philosophical depth of Augustine to the practical, gritty wisdom of the 15th-century Netherlands, the discussion focuses on Books 1 and 2 and the hi...

Join Rev.'s Gaunt and Bibb as conclude their reading of Augustine's "Confessions." 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   Season 2 Reading List: The Shepherd of Hermas The Confession of St. Patrick The Confessions , St. Augustine The Imitation of Christ , Thomas a Kempis The &...

Join Rev.'s Gaunt and Bibb as they begin their journey through Augustine's "Confessions." 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   Season 2 Reading List: The Shepherd of Hermas The Confession of St. Patrick The Confessions , St. Augustine The Imitation of Christ , Thomas a Kempi...

Join Rev.'s Gaunt and Bibb as they begin their journey through Augustine's "Confessions." 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   Season 2 Reading List: The Shepherd of Hermas The Confession of St. Patrick The Confessions , St. Augustine The Imitation of Christ , Thomas a Kempi...

Join Rev.'s Kranz, Gaunt, Bibb, and special guest Rev. Jeffery Kuddes as they explore "The Confession of St. Patrick." 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   Season 2 Reading List: The Shepherd of Hermas The Confession of St. Patrick The Confessions , St. Augustine The Imitati...

Join Rev.'s Kranz, Gaunt, and Bibb as they explore "The Confession of St. Patrick." 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   Season 2 Reading List: The Shepherd of Hermas The Confession of St. Patrick The Confessions , St. Augustine The Imitation of Christ , Thomas a Kempis The...

Join Rev.'s Kranz, Gaunt, and Bibb as they dive into "The Shepherd of Hermas." 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   Season 2 Reading List: The Shepherd of Hermas The Confession of St. Patrick The Confessions , St. Augustine The Imitation of Christ , Thomas a Kempis The &ldqu...

Join Rev.'s Kranz, Gaunt, and Bibb as they dive into "The Shepherd of Hermas." 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   Season 2 Reading List: The Shepherd of Hermas The Confession of St. Patrick The Confessions , St. Augustine The Imitation of Christ , Thomas a Kempis The &ldqu...

Join Rev.'s Kranz, Gaunt, and Bibb as they dive into "The Shepherd of Hermas." 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

Join Rev.'s Kranz, Gaunt, and Bibb as they talk about this year's ACELC conference regarding pastoral formation.  Find videos from the conference here: @HolyCrossCarlisle 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

Join Rev.'s Kranz, Gaunt, and Bibb as they respond to Adolf Köberle's "The Quest for Holiness." 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

Join Rev.'s Kranz, Gaunt, and Bibb as they continue reading through Adolf Köberle's "The Quest for Holiness." 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

Join Rev.'s Kranz, Gaunt, and Bibb as they continue reading through Adolf Köberle's "The Quest for Holiness." 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

Join Rev.'s Kranz, Gaunt, and Bibb as they dive into Adolf Köberle's "The Quest for Holiness." 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

Join Rev.'s Kranz, Gaunt, Bibb and special guest Rev. Dr. John Wohlrabe as they respond to C.F.W. Walther's Church and Office. 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

Join Rev.'s Kranz, Gaunt, and Bibb as they respond to C.F.W. Walther's Church and Office. 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

Join Rev.'s Kranz, Gaunt, and Bibb as they continue unpacking C.F.W. Walther's Church and Office. 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

Join Rev.'s Kranz, Gaunt, and Bibb as they continue unpacking C.F.W. Walther's Church and Office. 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

Join Rev.'s Kranz, Gaunt, and Bibb as they begin unpacking C.F.W. Walther's Church and Office . In this episode, the hosts begin with Walther's theses on the Church. 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

Greetings in Christ! We have a special guest on this episode, the Rev. Brent Kuhlman. There is no gilding the lily for this delightful discussion. You are encouraged to listen and enjoy. What Rev. Kuhlman shared with us is well worth your time. Also, we’re taking steps to improve the production value of our podcast. Please let us know on Substack or email us at acelc1580@gmail.com. As always, than...

Welcome back listener! This is Part 3 of our series on Martin Luther's Confession Concerning Christ's Supper. On this episode, Pastors Gaunt, Kranz, and Bibb cover the following topics and more: * Introduction * Understanding Luther’s Structure and Arguments * Key texts on Holy Communion * Luther’s Last Will and Testament * Arguments Against Opponents’ Views * Exploring the Gospel of Luke * The Si...

In this episode, Pastors Gaunt, Kranz, and Bibb continue their examination of Luther's great Confession Concerning Christ's Supper. Topics highlighted include: * Understanding the Debate: Luther vs. Zwingli * The Importance of Faith in the Sacrament * The Role of Tropes and Metaphors in Theology * Christ’s Presence: Spiritual vs. Physical * The Law of Identical Predication * The Analogy of Faith i...

Welcome back to Standing on Shoulders! On this episode, we jump forward in time to the Reformation and Martin Luther's great Confession Concerning Christ's Supper. Here is a list of the topics in this episode: * Introduction and Background * Luther’s Purpose and Key Propositions * Addressing Unanswered Questions * The Importance of Clear Texts and Replacement Arguments * The Power of God’s Command...