"What is the gospel?" The responses you might hear continuously return to an inward-looking faith instead of a faith that clings externally to the astonishing mercy of Christ Jesus, who took the sin of the world into Himself on the cross and breathed out His life for and onto His creation. In this act of sacrifice, Jesus is indeed the sacrificial Lamb who takes away the sin of the world. Through His resurrection, Jesus Christ has given His promise of eternal life in Him.
But is it that, Craig? Or is it that Troy desires to listen to God's word as the source of truth? Craig and Troy wade into the book of Genesis and the minefield that is the creation and evolution debate.
4/13/26 • 37:19
Whose supper is it? What is given in the supper? What is received in the supper? And why those things in the supper? Craig and Troy discuss THE supper . . . the Lord's Supper.
3/26/26 • 34:09
Why do Lutherans get so excited about the Lord's Supper? Why can't they stop talking about it? The secret lies in the objective reality of it. Craig and Troy talk their way around how God chooses to work from within the world He created, and how He gives spiritual blessings through physical means.
2/27/26 • 32:01
What role does baptism take in mission work? What goes before baptism, and what must come after? Craig and Troy discuss the baptismal life, the life of the Church, and how it all fits into mission.
2/12/26 • 32:01
So the question is, what mode of baptism is valid? And the other question is, who should be doing the baptism? Craig and Troy continue the discussion on how God uses water to do such great things.
1/29/26 • 40:08
Craig and Troy dive into the deep waters (no pun intended) of baptism. Should we baptize infants? Should we never baptize infants? How should we read the whole Bible story so that we can know?
1/13/26 • 32:35
Craig and Troy start a discussion on baptism, water, the Spirit, the Word, and how God works through this all to bring Jesus to you, and to bring you to Him.
12/26/25 • 29:41
The For You Podcast enteres a new era, and Craig and Troy kick it off with a discussion on how God works in our lives through tangible means.
12/19/25 • 28:56
The Day of the Lord ever hastens closer . . . but why hasn't it come yet? When nearly 2000 years have passed from when Jesus said He'd return, what are we supposed to think when He hasn't yet? Craig and Troy finish up with Peter's 2nd epistle.
12/12/25 • 32:34
Craig and Troy return to 2nd Peter, taking a deeper look at the false prophets Peter warns us about. Who are these, and why are they blots and blemishes on the church and her fellowship?
12/11/25 • 32:50
. . . and He also knows how to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment. Craig and Troy step back into 2 Peter, studying the arising of false prophets and our appropriate and bilblical reaction to them. But what can we, as beleivers, expect from God's hand?
11/24/25 • 22:49
Craig and Troy join up with Katie Coblintz to discuss transgender and identity questions. Drawing from her own personal experience as a woman who had been led into living as a trans man for several years, Katie gives a humble and honest account of what it means both to feel uncomfortable in your own body as well as what it means to find our baptismal identity in Christ.
11/14/25 • 38:03
In Christ, Heaven touches earth so that we earthlings might dwell forever in Heaven with Him. But how can you be sure? Peter shows the firm foundation upon which faith stands. Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr Craig Donofrio
10/17/25 • 28:51
. . . . but that doesn't mean that what you do is of no importance. Craig and Troy work through Peter's admonishment that we "add" to our faith. What does this mean for those who understand that we are saved by faith alone? Listen and see. Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr Craig Donofrio
10/10/25 • 32:49
Troy is out of the saddle this week, but Craig wrangles author and all-around good guy, Ray Keating, to sit down and talk about his new book, "Menace – an Agen Dean Cold Novel." Keating's book is not only immensely engrossing and entertaining, but it's also provocative, asking questions like, "What would happen to the Christian Church if intelligent life from another planet came to Earth?" Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr Craig Donofrio
9/24/25 • 37:26
Well, he's the one who tells us we are of equal standing in faith with the apostles and all the saints. We are of equal standing of righteousness even with Christ, because Christ has called us in and by His own glory. Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr Craig Donofrio
9/15/25 • 28:52
Craig and Troy close out Peter's first epistle to the Church. Humbling yourself requires you to realize who you are and who God is. But when you realize those things, you will have a place to put away your anxiety. Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr Craig Donofrio
9/8/25 • 34:39
Peter--the apostle--exhorts pastors to be humble, and he leads by example. Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr Craig Donofrio
8/28/25 • 30:56
Peter enters into a discussion that doesn't tickle our ears very well, but it still a plain fact of the Christian's life: we will suffer on account of Christ. What does that mean? How do we do it? Craig and Troy explain, discuss, and demonstrate suffering for you. Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr Craig Donofrio
8/16/25 • 32:46
When Peter says "whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin," what exactly does he mean by that? What does it mean when the world is surprised when we will not join them in their revelries? And what does it mean for us in the church to cover over sins? Craig and Troy walk through the opening verses of 1 Peter chapter 4. Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr Craig Donofrio
8/14/25 • 33:45
*in sarcastic voice* Thank goodness for bible verses that are perfectly clear! Well honestly, thank God for ALL of His word, because we need it all to understand it all. Craig and Troy do a little work on 1 Peter 3, Christ's descent into Hell, and the foreshadowing of God's gift of salvation in baptism. Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr Craig Donofrio
7/31/25 • 40:22
How can we be righteous even in the face of evil? What does it mean to suffer with another? Why would we even talk about suffering? And what's Troy's beef with the editors of the ESV, anyway? Craig and Troy do a deep dive into Peter's guidance for the Church and every believer who is in Christ. Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr Craig Donofrio
7/23/25 • 40:04
. . . which is exactly what Jesus did for you. He suffered for your sin, the righteous for the unrighteous. Support 1517 Podcast Network Fundraiser! 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr Craig Donofrio
7/4/25 • 30:33
Well, we're back to talking about submission and wives again . . . but Peter brings a decidedly new and radical twist to the Christian home. Support 1517 Podcast Network Fundraiser! 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr Craig Donofrio
6/29/25 • 33:24
. . . and Rome looks at them and says, "What is this, a joke?" Far from it! Pastors Craig Donofrio, John Bombaro, Sebastian Grunbaum sit down with Bishop Juhana Pohjola as they prepare to participate in the ordinations of the first two pastors of the newly founded Confessional Lutheran Church of Italy. Bishop Pohjola discusses the founding of the Evangelical Mission Diocese of Finland twenty-five years ago with a handful of church members and it has now grown to over fifty congregations.
6/11/25 • 50:21
Craig sadly does an episode sans Troy with Rev. Dr. John Bombaro as Craig and John prepare to go to Italy for the founding of the Confessional Lutheran Church of Italy and the ordination of their first two pastors! They also talk about some amazing work going on in Pakistan and many other places around the world. Pastor Bombaro tells amazing stories from the mission field in Pakistan. Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Preorder Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr Craig Donofrio
5/30/25 • 38:10
No, that's not the new buffet special at Pizza Ranch. Peter leans into the spiritual (read: Spiritual) realities of the Christian life, confirming that it is God who has chosen us to be His own people. Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Preorder Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr Craig Donofrio
5/28/25 • 40:29
And we're back! After a few short weeks of recording delays, Craig and Troy return to the studio to dig back into 1 Peter. We have been given such a wonderfully huge and amazing grace, and Peter wants us to recognize how deep that grace is and how deeply it transforms us. Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Preorder Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr Craig Donofrio
5/16/25 • 30:20
No, not THAT election, we're talking about the one that's really important! Craig and Troy, having thought they were done with the Catholic Epistles, discover that there are still a few more books in their bibles! Who knew? Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr Craig Donofrio
4/25/25 • 31:46
Sins that lead to death, and sins that don't, but all sins are still sins. Listen to this podcast and that statement may make more sense. Craig and Troy thought they were finishup up with their series on the Catholic Epistles, but seems like there's still Peter's letters left after all. Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Celebrate 2,000 Episodes of Christian History Almanac! 2025 North West Arkansas Regional Conference: Psalms of David The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Troy Neujahr Craig Donofrio
4/11/25 • 35:14
