Let The Bird Fly!

01:45 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 07:30 - Main Topic (WELS Guys Discuss LCMS History: Seminex) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY, Jason, Mike, and Wade are joined by our colleague and friend, the Rev. Dr. Joel Pless. We discuss the Seminary in Exile at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis as the anniversary of the event quickly approaches, giving our WELS perspective on what happened, including how it shaped our synod, too. Joel is a graduate of CSL and Jason is a current student. Jason seems to plan to continue his studies, so we must not have been too hard on CSL or the LCMS. Joel joining us means we have now produced first ever episode with the whole theology department participating (there are only four of us in the department right now, although we hope that will change soon). We really enjoyed the conversation with Joel and we think you will, too. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you have

In the final session of our series on Jason and Wade's Germany travel, we offer one last call for those who would like to join us, giving one last overview of the trip. We hope you enjoy the session.  If this series gives you an itch to travel, you can learn about the trip to Germany that Jason and Wade are leading in May 2024 here. We'd love to have you join us.   Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of the other excellent content they offer. You can find them all on Apple Podcasts. You can support the network here. You support is greatly appreciated and helps the network continue to produce and provide this content for free for a world in desperate need of good news and true freedom. More 1517 content can also be found on YouTube.  If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on the following sites and apps:

01:45 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 09:15 - Main Topic (Why We Do Historical Theology) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-NINE, Jason and Wade discuss historical theology and why we are historical theologians.. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of the other excellent content they offer. You can find them all on Apple Podcasts. You can support the network here. You support is greatly appreciated and helps the network continue to produce and provide this content for free for a world in desperate need of good news and true freedom. More 1517 content can also be found on YouTube.  More from the hosts Michael Berg Wade Johnston If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on the following sites and apps: iTunes Stitcher Google Play TuneIn Radio iH

01:45 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 08:30 - Main Topic (Christianity as True Myth) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-EIGHT, Mike and Wade discuss C. S. Lewis and Christianity as True Myth. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of the other excellent content they offer. You can find them all on Apple Podcasts. You can support the network here. You support is greatly appreciated and helps the network continue to produce and provide this content for free for a world in desperate need of good news and true freedom. More 1517 content can also be found on YouTube.  More from the hosts Michael Berg Wade Johnston If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on the following sites and apps: iTunes Stitcher Google Play TuneIn Radio iHeartRadio You c

01:45 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 09:00 - Main Topic (Christmas in the Gospels) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SEVEN, Mike, Jason, and Wade discuss the Christmas and how the Gospels treat it. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of the other excellent content they offer. You can find them all on Apple Podcasts. You can support the network here. You support is greatly appreciated and helps the network continue to produce and provide this content for free for a world in desperate need of good news and true freedom. More 1517 content can also be found on YouTube.  More from the hosts Michael Berg Wade Johnston If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on the following sites and apps: iTunes Stitcher Google Play TuneIn Radio iHeartRadio

01:45 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 05:30 - Main Topic (Education as Formation) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SIX, Mike and Wade are joined by Prof. Joshua Johnson from the college to discuss education as formation. Despite Wade's best efforts, the guys got a little distracted at a few points,  but we think it was fun, and the topic is one we hope to return to in the future. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of the other excellent content they offer. You can find them all on Apple Podcasts. You can support the network here. You support is greatly appreciated and helps the network continue to produce and provide this content for free for a world in desperate need of good news and true freedom. More 1517 content can also be found on YouTube.  More from the hosts Michael Berg Wade J

01:45 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 02:20 - Main Topic (Jeremiah 2) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FIVE, Mike, Jason, and Wade discuss Jeremiah 2. The picture doesn't really match the episode theme, but it will make sense if you listen. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of the other excellent content they offer. You can find them all on Apple Podcasts. You can support the network here. You support is greatly appreciated and helps the network continue to produce and provide this content for free for a world in desperate need of good news and true freedom. More 1517 content can also be found on YouTube.  What’s New from 1517? Giving Tuesday 1517 will be participating with a goal to raise $200,000 and we hope you will join us. Every single gift we receive that day will go towards proj

01:45 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 06:15 - Main Topic (Salem Witch Trials) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FOUR, Wade and Jason discuss the Salem Witch Trial with Dr. Aaron Palmer, Wade's colleague in the history department and our school chair. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of the other excellent content they offer. You can find them all on Apple Podcasts. You can support the network here. You support is greatly appreciated and helps the network continue to produce and provide this content for free for a world in desperate need of good news and true freedom. More 1517 content can also be found on YouTube.  What’s New from 1517? Giving Tuesday We are only a couple weeks away from a very important day for 1517. We’re coming up on Giving Tuesday! People worldwide celebrate Giving

00:00 - Introduction 04:00 - Free-for-All (Sports Betrayals) 13:30 - Main Topic (Ezekiel 16) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-THREE, Mike and Wade discuss Ezekiel 16 and the imagery of husband and wife. Ezekiel 16's imagery is rather colorful, so maybe don't listen with the kids in the car. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of the other excellent content they offer. You can find them all on Apple Podcasts. You can support the network here. You support is greatly appreciated and helps the network continue to produce and provide this content for free for a world in desperate need of good news and true freedom. More 1517 content can also be found on YouTube.  What’s New from 1517: Join the 1517 Academy Freedom Lessons Street Team More from the hosts Michael Berg Wade Johnston If you're enjoying the show, ple

00:00 - Introduction 09:05 - Free-for-All (Novelty T-Shirts) 23:45 - Main Topic (Luther's Flood Prayer) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-TWO, Mike, Wade and Matt Scharf from Grace Lutheran in downtown Milwaukee discussed Luther's Flood Prayer, often used for the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. We thank Matt for joining us. We are sorry Jason bailed on this episode. Sometimes he just disappears when there is work to be done. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of the other excellent content they offer. You can find them all on Apple Podcasts. You can support the network here. You support is greatly appreciated and helps the network continue to produce and provide this content for free for a world in desperate need of good news and true freedom. More 1517 content can also be found on YouTube.  What’s New from 1517:

00:00 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 05:45 - Main Topic (The Guys Talk Words) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-ONE, Wade, Mike, Jason and Mark Paustian (a returning guest) from Martin Luther College recorded from Jason's basement compound. We thank Mark for joining us after his wonderful Veritas lecture at St. John's, Mukwonago. You can check out his new podcast, Where Two or Three, wherever you catch your podcasts and his most recent book, Our Worth to Him, at Northwestern Publishing House. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of the other excellent content they offer. You can find them all on Apple Podcasts. You can support the network here. You support is greatly appreciated and helps the network continue to produce and provide this content for free for a world in desperate need of goo

00:00 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 04:00 - Main Topic (You and Your Bible) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY (!), Wade, Mike, and Jason recorded live at WLC for the Milwaukee area campus ministry, The Point of Grace. This episode focused on you and your Bible--what are you supposed to do with that thing? Thanks for all the students who joined us! We enjoyed the fellowship and the great discussion before and after. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of the other excellent content they offer. You can find them all on Apple Podcasts. You can support the network here. You support is greatly appreciated and helps the network continue to produce and provide this content for free for a world in desperate need of good news and true freedom. More 1517 content can also be found on YouTube.  Wha

00:00 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 11:00 - Main Topic (Theology as Habitus Practicus) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-NINE, Wade, Mike, and Jason discuss theology as a practicus habitus (a practical aptitude or habitude or habit). We hope you enjoy the episode! Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of the other excellent content they offer. You can find them all on Apple Podcasts. You can support the network here. You support is greatly appreciated and helps the network continue to produce and provide this content for free for a world in desperate need of good news and true freedom. More 1517 content can also be found on YouTube.  What’s New from 1517: Join the 1517 Academy Freedom Lessons Street Team Faith and Reason Exchange (Apple Podcasts) Faith and Reason Exchange (1517) More from the hosts Michael Berg Wade

00:00 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 6:10 - Main Topic (Doctrine, Not Doctrines) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-EIGHT, Wade, Mike, and Jason discuss doctrine (as opposed to doctrines) and how the Bible is a book about Christ and not a collection of proof texts. We hope you enjoy the episode! We would like to thank our listeners for partnering with us during our annual Podcast Fundraiser. Together, listeners like you joined the 1517 Podcast Network in raising $68,000 dollars in support of our podcasting efforts. This financial support maintains and builds the 1517 podcast network’s ability to declare and defend the Good News that you are forgiven and free on account of Christ alone in every episode. Please help us continue our mission by filling out the brief survey linked here. Thank you again for your continued support of 1517 Podcast Network. Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and

00:00 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 6:10 - Main Topic (Prayer) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-SEVEN, Wade and Jason discuss prayer, especially in light of Luther's Small Catechism. We hope you enjoy the episode! We would like to thank our listeners for partnering with us during our annual Podcast Fundraiser. Together, listeners like you joined the 1517 Podcast Network in raising $68,000 dollars in support of our podcasting efforts. This financial support maintains and builds the 1517 podcast network’s ability to declare and defend the Good News that you are forgiven and free on account of Christ alone in every episode. Please help us continue our mission by filling out the brief survey linked here. Thank you again for your continued support of 1517 Podcast Network. Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of the other

00:00 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 6:10 - Main Topic (Swearing and Oaths) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-SIX, Mike, Wade, and Jason discuss swearing and oaths (with some beeping). There are about forty seconds of silence around 48:30 because Wade. We assure you it was funny in person, though. We hope you enjoy the episode! We would like to thank our listeners for partnering with us during our annual Podcast Fundraiser. Together, listeners like you joined the 1517 Podcast Network in raising $68,000 dollars in support of our podcasting efforts. This financial support maintains and builds the 1517 podcast network’s ability to declare and defend the Good News that you are forgiven and free on account of Christ alone in every episode. Please help us continue our mission by filling out the brief survey linked here. Thank you again for your continued support of 1517 Podcast Network. Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven'

00:00 - Introduction 05:20 - Free-for-All (Baseball Is Stupid...When Our Teams are Bad) 16:25 - Main Topic (The Church) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-FIVE, Mike, Wade, and Jason discuss the communion of saints and the one holy Christian/catholic and apostolic Church. We hope you enjoy the episode! We would like to thank our listeners for partnering with us during our annual Podcast Fundraiser. Together, listeners like you joined the 1517 Podcast Network in raising $68,000 dollars in support of our podcasting efforts. This financial support maintains and builds the 1517 podcast network’s ability to declare and defend the Good News that you are forgiven and free on account of Christ alone in every episode. Please help us continue our mission by filling out the brief survey linked here. Thank you again for your continued support of 1517 Podcast Network. Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the o

00:00 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 7:50 - Main Topic (Eschatology) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-FOUR, Mike, Wade, and Jason discuss eschatology, the end times. We hope you enjoy the episode! We would like to thank our listeners for partnering with us during our annual Podcast Fundraiser. Together, listeners like you joined the 1517 Podcast Network in raising $68,000 dollars in support of our podcasting efforts. This financial support maintains and builds the 1517 podcast network’s ability to declare and defend the Good News that you are forgiven and free on account of Christ alone in every episode. Please help us continue our mission by filling out the brief survey linked here. Thank you again for your continued support of 1517 Podcast Network. Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the other great podcasts in the network, as well as all of the other excellent content

00:00 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 6:45 - Main Topic (Lutheran Colleges and the Formation of Students) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-THREE, Mike, Wade (even though he was just supposed to work the board), Jason, Nick Schmoller, and Dave Scharf discuss Lutheran higher education and the formation of students. We thank our friends from Martin Luther College for joining us! We hope you enjoy the episode! We would like to thank our listeners for partnering with us during our annual Podcast Fundraiser. Together, listeners like you joined the 1517 Podcast Network in raising $68,000 dollars in support of our podcasting efforts. This financial support maintains and builds the 1517 podcast network’s ability to declare and defend the Good News that you are forgiven and free on account of Christ alone in every episode. Please help us continue our mission by filling out the brief survey located in the show notes. Thank you again for your continued support of 1517 Podcast Network. Let th

00:00 - Introduction 10:00 - Free-for-All (Favorite Things about Teaching Where We Do) 17:35 - Main Topic (Does the Gospel Get Old?) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-TWO, Mike, Wade, and Jason discuss  whether the gospel ever gets old and if not, why not. We hope you enjoy the episode! We would like to thank our listeners for partnering with us during our annual Podcast Fundraiser. Together, listeners like you joined the 1517 Podcast Network in raising $68,000 dollars in support of our podcasting efforts. This financial support maintains and builds the 1517 podcast network’s ability to declare and defend the Good News that you are forgiven and free on account of Christ alone in every episode. Please help us continue our mission by filling out the brief survey located in the show notes. Thank you again for your continued support of 1517 Podcast Network. Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and check out the ot