In this episode of the Didymus podcast, Pastor Jesse Schlie is joined by special guest, Pastor Chris Heaton, to discuss the cliché “new year, new me.” What does the Bible say about trying to make improvements in our lives or practice self-control? How can the idea of New Year’s resolutions be a good thing and where can they go wrong?
In this episode of the Didymus podcast, the Rev Schlie’s discuss a few Christmas clichés, including, “It's about family" and "Don't put God in a box". What is the Christmas message truly about? How do we best celebrate it as Christians?
In this episode of the Didymus podcast, the Rev Schlies discuss the cliche “I have a childlike faith.” What is the nature of true saving faith? Why is the object of our faith so important?
In this episode of the Didymus podcast, the Rev Schlie’s discuss the cliché, “I’m just being faithful to my context.” In what ways should a pastor’s unique setting actually affect his ministry, and how can this reality be abused? What do we need in every place regardless of where we find ourselves?
In this episode of the Didymus podcast, the Rev Schlies discuss the cliche “he’s a good person.” What’s the difference between real good works and so-called good deeds. How does God actually see the actions of people who don’t have faith in Jesus?
A discussion between Bishop Barron and Ben Shapiro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EevRrWyBllY
In this episode of the Didymus podcast the Rev. Schlies discuss all things related to the “prosperity gospel.” What does it look like to actually have God‘s blessing? How should we Christians understand our suffering?
In this episode of the Didymus Podcast, the Rev Schlies welcome special guest Rev Ian Kinney to discuss all things related to fasting. Is it okay to talk about fasting? Is fasting just a Roman Catholic thing? What does God’s word tell us about the benefits of this, and other, spiritual disciplines?
Check out more from Pastor Kinney:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpK4cftv-Fw&t=10s
https://memento70.com/
https://www.gottesdienst.org/podcast/2023/12/6/tgc-337-hunger-for-god?rq=fasting
https://www.gottesdienst.org/gottesblog/2025/11/17/your-medieval-grandmother-fasted-harder-than-you-do
In this episode of the Didymus podcast the Rev. Schlies discuss the cliche "The Bible isn't a science book." Should we take the creation account from Genesis 1 and 2 literally? Why is it so dangerous to embrace the theory of evolution?
In this episode of the Didymus podcast the Rev Schlie’s sit down with Rev Chris Heaton to discuss the popular cliche “love the sinner, hate the sin.” How does the origin of the statement shed light on its true meaning? What’s the Biblical way to show love to someone trapped in sin? And what does it actually look like to hate sin?
Check out more from Pastor Heaton:
https://www.amazon.com/Mentioning-Unmentionables-Corrosive-Together-Faithful/dp/B0CPQ7BZSH
https://issuesetc.org/2024/01/25/0252-pornography-pr-christopher-heaton-1-25-24/
https://issuesetc.org/2024/04/11/1024-help-for-those-struggling-with-the-sin-of-pornography-pr-christopher-heaton-4-11-24/
In this episode of the Didymus podcast, the Rev. Schlies sit down with Rev. Stefan Gramenz to continue discussing the cliche "That's too Catholic." Is it Lutheran to wear vestments, remember the saints, and have crucifixes?
In this episode of the Didymus podcast, the Rev. Schlies sit down with Rev. Stefan Gramenz to discuss the cliche "That's too Catholic." What does the word "catholic" mean? What is the purpose of ceremonies? Is it Lutheran to chant, make the sign of the cross, and kneel?
In this episode of the Didymus podcast Rev. Joseph Schlie sits down with Rev. Dr. Gregory Truwe, Rev. Andrew Preus, and Rev. Hans Fiene to discuss wedding/marriage cliches. "She's my soulmate." "We didn't want the kids to see us fight." "It's her day." "We just wanted to make sure we were compatible."
In this episode of the Didymus podcast Rev. Joseph Schlie sits down with Rev. Dr. Gregory Truwe to discuss the cliche "The Church should stay out of politics." What constitutes politics? When can and should the Church speak to these things? When should it not?
In this episode of the Didymus podcast Rev. Joseph Schlie sits down with Kantor Nathan Steele to discuss the cliche "I'm just not a singer." What does God's word say about music and singing? What makes for a good Christian song? What benefit can children gain from the hymns and liturgy?
In this episode of the Didymus Podcast, the Rev. Schlies discuss the cliche "God won't give you more than you can handle." What is the difference between temptation and testing? How does God use our suffering for good and strengthen our faith through it?
In this episode of the Didymus podcast, the Rev. Schlies sit down with Rev. Matthew Marks to discuss the cliche "It's a celebration of life." What is the purpose of a funeral? What does the bible teach us about sin and death?
In this episode of the Didymus Podcast, the Rev. Schlies discuss the cliche “Sanctification is just about getting used to your justification." What does the Bible teach us about our new life in Christ? Can Christians grow in love and get better at fighting certain sins?
In this episode of the Didymus Podcast, the Rev. Schlies discuss the cliche “If the Church doesn’t change it’s going to die.” What is the Church and how does the Bible tells us that it actually grows?
In this episode of the Didymus Podcast, the Rev. Schlies discuss the cliche "God laid it on my heart." What does the Bible say about how God speaks to us? How should we evaluate visions, dreams, and signs?
In this episode of the Didymus Podcast, the Rev. Schlies discuss the cliche that "Closed communion is unloving." What does the Bible say about who should commune at what altar and who shouldn’t? How can withholding the sacrament be done in love for the good of others?