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“What is the gospel?” Responses 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.

2 Finnish and 2 Italian/American Lutheran Pastors go into Rome . . . 06/11/2025

2 Finnish and 2 Italian/American Lutheran Pastors go into Rome . . . . . . 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. /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/36953365

Italy, Pakistan, Luther and Pizza! 05/30/2025

Italy, Pakistan, Luther and Pizza! 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. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/36747175

Malice and milk 05/28/2025

Malice and milk 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. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/36746870

Prophets who prophesied prophecies 05/16/2025

Prophets who prophesied prophecies 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. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/36598910

On the election . . . 04/25/2025

On the election . . . 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? What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/36312910

When NOT to pray for sin 04/11/2025

When NOT to pray for sin 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. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/36050950

Spirit, water, and blood 04/08/2025

Spirit, water, and blood . . . and these three testify. Testify to what? Craig, Troy, and The Blessed Vicar Mike take on 1 John chapter 5, where God testifies to His Son, our savior and our victory. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/36050915

Abide in Me 04/01/2025

Abide in Me Craig, Troy, and the Blessed Vicar Mike dive into 1 John 4:13-21. How do you know you abide in Christ? I mean, how do you really know? What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/35958265

The Curious Case of Mark Renner 03/24/2025

The Curious Case of Mark Renner Craig and Troy invite special guest Pastor Mark J. Renner to discuss his recent book Curious Cases: A Series of Short Pastoral Case Studies. What do pastors face in their ministries? How can they learn to be more faithful pastors through reflecting on case studies? Give a listen today and find out! What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/35839815

"No one has seen God . . . " 03/14/2025

"No one has seen God . . . " Except that we see Him--and see Him plainly--in Christ. So what does John mean by this phrase? Can it possibly mean that Jesus isn't truly God? Or must we instead see this verse in light of the whole of Scripture? What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/35608860

Do not believe every spirit 03/10/2025

Do not believe every spirit Yes, but how do we know that we believe the truth? What even is truth? Well, John--the apostle who saw Jesus with his own eyes--testifies with the words of the Spirit of truth. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/35608805

300th episode extravaganza! . . . or perhaps not 02/28/2025

300th episode extravaganza! . . . or perhaps not It's the For You Radio 300th episode extravaganza! That is, if you take out the word "extravaganza" and instead put in the words "Craig, Troy, and Vicar Mike talk, play, and bring God's word to you." You know . . . pretty much like every other episode. 1 John 3:11-24 What’s New from 1517: Take 20% Off Our Lenten Devotionals until March 5th: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/35480350

Who are you, really? 02/21/2025

Who are you, really? Michael "The Golden-Mourthed Orator" Baumgarn joins Craig and Troy for a study of 1 John chapter 3. What does it mean to be children of God? What does it mean to be a sinner? Are those compatible identities? Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: Take 20% Off Our Lenten Devotionals until March 5th: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/35379510

Anti-Christ, Antichrist, and antichrists 02/14/2025

Anti-Christ, Antichrist, and antichrists What’s New from 1517: Take 20% Off Our Lenten Devotionals until March 5th: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/35211850

Little children, fathers, and young men . . . 02/09/2025

Little children, fathers, and young men . . . Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: Take 20% Off Our Lenten Devotionals until March 5th: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/35211830

The word that you heard 02/05/2025

The word that you heard What is the word? "Love" is the word. But what is love? Baby don't hurt me . . . but no, that's just getting silly. The more serious question is, how do we love one another in the church? What does that love look like? Where does it come from? Craig and Troy get back into 1 John. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/35162575

Propitiation: noun, to propitiate 01/17/2025

Propitiation: noun, to propitiate Jesus is the forgiveness of our sins, Jesus is the forgiveness for your sins, Jesus is the forgiveness for all sins, period. What does it mean for Him to be our propitiation? No, really . . . what does it mean? Craig and Troy untangle the truth of God's word on commandments and sin and separate it from the false understanding. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/34841465

Make our joy complete 01/13/2025

Make our joy complete Craig and Troy open up a new book of the Bible, the epistle of 1 John. John has packed so much goodness into this first chapter. In this chapter we learn of being in the light, we learn of being in God's truth, and we learn that even our sin need not trouble us if we are in Christ Jesus. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/34841420

To the Lady, her children, and her house 12/27/2024

To the Lady, her children, and her house Craig and Troy take a look at the 2nd Epistle of John. That letter raises several important considerations. What is love? What does it mean to love? What is it to be in the truth? What does it mean to be in Christ? What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/34471275

A very contrary Christmas to you 12/20/2024

A very contrary Christmas to you Craig and Troy plumb the depths of the importance of Christmas by simply asking, "But what if it didn't happen that way?" What would we not have if Joseph were not of the lineage of David? What would we not have if Jesus was not Mary's firstborn son? But what do we have in the fulfillment and truth of the scriptural account of the birth of Christ? What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/34471225

3rd John and cough syrup 12/16/2024

3rd John and cough syrup Craig and a more-or-less alert Troy take a look at the 3rd Epistle of John. Which John? Who is he talking to? What does he want to tell them? What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/34471175

"These people" . . . am I right? 12/06/2024

"These people" . . . am I right? The lawless teachers that Jude rebukes are put in their place, and the church is reminded of the way in which God would have them persevere in the faith. The church encourages one another, has mercy on one another, and deliberately works to save one another from wandering into heresy. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/34316620

Fueling the Mission: Supporting 1517 to Proclaim the Gospel 12/03/2024

Fueling the Mission: Supporting 1517 to Proclaim the Gospel This is Caleb Keith, director of the 1517 Podcast Network. Today, as many of you may know, is Giving Tuesday. On this special day, I have a question for you: Does this podcast bring Jesus and His Gospel of peace into your life on a regular basis? At 1517, our mission—and the mission of the 1517 Podcast Network—is to declare and defend the Good News that we are forgiven and free through the death and resurrection of Christ alone. Because of Jesus, God has made peace with you and continues to actively give you His peace. You can give by visiting or by following the link in the show notes. /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/34267065

Hellish dreams 11/29/2024

Hellish dreams Craig and Troy return to the little book of Jude, where Jude reminds us of God's authority, ability to judge absolutely. The false teachers (or are they just false members?) that have infiltrated the church spread their demonic blasphemies, defile own bodies, and refuse to live under the authority of God's word and God's ministers. And eternal judgment awaits. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/34202440

Hey Jude 11/15/2024

Hey Jude This little book is full of deep thoughts and emphasizes a call to sound doctrine. Craig and Troy dig into the book of Jude to find the riches of Jude's writings, the warnings against false teachings and false teachers, and the call to the faith. Jude asks us not to have faith, but to stand firm in the faith. What is the difference? Listen and find out! What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/33943687

Recorded LIVE at Here We Still Stand 2024: Men in the Church Redux 11/08/2024

Recorded LIVE at Here We Still Stand 2024: Men in the Church Redux Craig and Dr. Steven Hein sit down at the 2024 Here We Still Stand Conference in San Diego for yet another discussion on Men in the Church. This discussion goes a little different direction than previous discussions on this topic in that there are some ideas on what we might do to remedy the ongoing shortage of men and spiritual warfare. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/33641207

Recorded LIVE at Here We Still Stand 2024: The Bride of Christ – The Church 11/01/2024

Recorded LIVE at Here We Still Stand 2024: The Bride of Christ – The Church Craig sits Down with Pastor Donavon Riley at the 2024 Here We Still Stand Conference in San Diego to discuss his lecture on the Church as the Bride of Christ. Pr. Riley with both wit and intellect brings illumination on the goodness of the Gospel and the delivery point of the goods in the church. Be sure to listen to Pr. Riley’s 1517 network podcast “Banned Books” What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/33641172

Recorded LIVE at Here We Still Stand 2024: The Life and Times of Rev. Del Campbell 10/28/2024

Recorded LIVE at Here We Still Stand 2024: The Life and Times of Rev. Del Campbell Craig sits down at the 2024 Here We Still Stand Conference in San Diego with Pastor and speaker Delwyn X Campbell and asks how a nice little Pentecostal/Baptist black child grows up to become the pastor of two German Lutheran Congregations in Lansing Michigan. The answers are pretty amazing. Be sure to listen to Pr. Campbell’s Podcast “The Study," found on all your favorite podcast platforms. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/33641072

John Pless has a few notes on the church year 10/18/2024

John Pless has a few notes on the church year Seminary professor John Pless joins Craig and Troy for a discussion on the history, mystery, and beauties of the church year. Each year, every year, the church proclaims the full counsel of God's word, focusing especially on making Christ known. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/33508587

The masculinization of the church 10/11/2024

The masculinization of the church What does that mean, and should we be concerned? Dr. Steve Hein returns to the For You studios to talk with Craig and Troy about masculinity, feminity, gender stereotypes, and how it all works together for Christ and His church. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/33337407

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