The Didymus Podcast

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast, the Reverend Schlies are joined once again by Rev Ian Kinney to talk about clichés related to the spiritual realm. Is demonic activity just a thing of the past? What does it look like today and how can we be on guard against it?

In this episode of the Didymus podcast the Reverend Schlies talk about the cliché "My body, my choice". What does God's word teach about the sanctity of life? How can we defend our beliefs to those within the church and those without?

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast, the Rev Schlies are joined by Rev Seth Mierow to talk about the clichés “we gave you the Bible” and “Luther removed books from the Bible.” What belongs in the cannon of Scripture and how do we know?

In this episode of the Didymus podcast the Rev. Schlies discussed the cliché “remember your baptism.” How is this language sometimes used by others and what is its correct and full use according to God’s Word?

In this episode of the Didymus podcast the Reverend Schlies discuss the cliché, “have you accepted Christ?” What is decision theology? How does a person actually come to saving faith in Jesus and what are the dangers of thinking that conversion is an act of our own free will?

In this episode of the Didymus podcast, the Rev. Schlies are joined by the Mrs. Schlies to discuss the cliche, “Looks like you’ve got your hands full.” What does the Bible teach us about the gift of children and having big families? Why are kids such a blessing and how can we show that to others by the way that we live?

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast, the Reverend Schlies discuss the cliché “Bro, do you even lift?” What are the positives and negatives of weightlifting culture among men? How can Christians use this discipline, or others, for good things, and what are the possible dangers?

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast the Rev. Schlies talk about the cliche, “I just didn’t feel the Holy Spirit there.” Where do we really find the Holy Spirit according to the Bible? How do we know that He is present and active somewhere?

In this episode of the Didymus podcast, the Reverend Schlies talk about the cliché, “He’s in heaven now.” What actually happened at Christ’s ascension? How should we understand the right hand of God? What does all of this mean for the Church and how does it bring us comfort?

In this episode of the Didymus podcast Rev. Joseph Schlie sits down with Kantor Nathan Steele to discuss hymnody and the resurrection? How can we have a healthy curiosity about heaven while not delving into speculation? What can good Lutheran hymn writers like Philipp Nicolai teach us about our eternal hope? Read more here: https://www.cph.org/the-joy-of-eternal-life

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast the Rev Schlies are joined by Rev Chris Heaton to talk about the cliche “boys will be boys.” Why is it so important to speak clearly about sin? How do we do that in a way that isn’t crass or insensitive to the young?

In this episode of the Didymus podcast the Reverend Schlies talk about prayer clichés: “I’m a prayer warrior,” “that’s the power of prayer,” and “don’t you ever just talk to God.” What is the real purpose of prayer and how does God want us to do it?

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast the Rev. Schlies are joined by Rev. Greg Truwe to discuss the cliché “Don’t Christians need to support Israel?” Who is the true Israel of God according to the Bible? What is dispensationalism and why is it so problematic?

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast the Reverend Schlies are joined by Reverend Seth Mierow to talk about the cliché “Who does he think he is?” Why do pastors in the Lutheran church say “I forgive you” when they absolve the congregation? Is the practice of private confession and absolution just a Catholic thing? What are the benefits when it’s done correctly? Have an episode topic idea? Reach o...

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast, the Reverend Schlies discuss the cliché “my god would never do that.” Why did Jesus die for us on the cross and how does this relate to the Biblical teaching of hell?

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast the Reverend Schlies discuss the cliché, “I was Confirmed here.” What are some common misconceptions about the rite of Confirmation in the Lutheran Church? And what are its true purposes?

In this episode of the Didymus podcast, the Reverend Schlies discuss the cliché, “But in Leviticus…” What is the distinction between the moral, civil, and ceremonial laws of the Bible? Why is understanding this distinction so important for our faith?

In this episode of the Didymus podcast, the Rev. Schlies are once again joined by Rev. Willis McCall, this time to discuss clichés about the Ministry, such as “everyone a minister” and “what ministries does your church have.” How should we understand the distinction between the priesthood of all believers and pastors?

In this episode of the Didymus podcast, the Reverend Schlie‘s discuss the clichés “that’s legalism” and “you’re a pietist.” What is legalism and pietism, and why are they so dangerous? How do these terms get abused sometimes?

In this episode of the Didymus podcast, the Rev Schlies discuss stewardship clichés: “All they do is ask for money,” “I give in other ways,” and “I could never afford that.” What does the Bible teach us about faithful giving and how should we Christians use our money?

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast the Rev Schlies are joined by Rev Evan Scamman to talk about the cliché “that’s adiaphora.” How did the early Lutherans use that word and what sort of things does it apply to today? Are different worship styles really ever neutral? https://lutheranmissal.home.blog/

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast the Rev Schlies discuss the topic of infant baptism. Have you ever heard the statement, “show me in the Bible, where it says to baptize babies?” What does God‘s word teach us about infant faith, infant sin, and whether or not children can enter God’s kingdom through water and the word?

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast the Reverend Schlie‘s discuss the cliché, “It’s just a symbol.” & "But he was baptized". Why is baptism more than mere symbolism? What dangers exist in believing it saves automatically apart from faith?

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast, the Rev Schlie’s sit down with special guest Rev Willis McCall to talk about education clichés. What makes a school good? What’s the ultimate goal of education? Why is Lutheran distinctiveness so important and how do we preserve it?

In this episode of the Didymus Podcast the Reverend Schlie‘s discuss the cliché, “It’s just a hobby.” What does the Bible say about gambling? How should we respond to those who don’t think it’s that big of a deal?