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Episode 312: Formalism (Ritualism)

Episode 312: Formalism (Ritualism)
In episode THREE HUNDRED AND TWELVE, Mike, Jason, and Wade discuss the Protestant fear of formalism, or ritualism? Is the fear justified? What exactly in this regard did God warn about in the Bible? What is the place for rituals? Does the liturgy encourage or guard against formalism? The guys discuss all this and more. […]
Episode 311: Routine and Contemplation
In episode THREE HUNDRED AND ELEVEN, Jason and Wade build on the previous episode's discussion of monasticism by focusing on two aspects of the monastic life from which we can draw practical lessons: routine and contemplation. With busy lives in a noisy world, what can Christians do to frame their days and seasons? What should […]
Episode 310: Monasticism: History and Lessons
In episode THREE HUNDRED AND TEN, Mike, Jason, and Wade discuss monasticism. What was it? How did it start? Why did it matter? What were the problems with it, if there were any? What can we learn from it (and there's more than you might expect)? The guys discuss all this and more. We hope you […]
Wingin’ It 309.1: Introducing Italy 2026--The Guys Go Back to Europe
In this Wingin' It session, Jason and Wade discuss a new trip (and begin a series walking through what they'll be doing)! They are excited to be leading a tour of Italy in March 2026. We hope you enjoy the session! If this series gives you an itch to travel, you can learn about the […]
Episode 309: Lutheran Ethics?
In episode THREE HUNDRED AND NINE, using a chapter from Mark Mattes' Law & Gospel in Action, Mike, Jason, and Wade discuss whether there is such a thing as a Lutheran ethic and, if so, what it looks like (and what it doesn't)? How should Christians approach sanctification and the Christian life? How should we […]