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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.

Don't you judge me 04/19/2024

Don't you judge me Craig and Troy open up a new series on the book of Judges. The who, what, when, why of a judge is all addressed. Why do the people seem to always follow the cycle of stupid, and what can we learn about ourselves from this? More importantly, what can we learn about Christ? What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/30904748

Encore: Intervention! 04/12/2024

Encore: Intervention! Encore presentation: Steve Lownes returned to the studio to help Craig and Troy work out their relationship, but instead we end up talking more about the intersection of theology and therapy. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/30799053

Encore: Law, Gospel, Bros, and Therapy 04/12/2024

Encore: Law, Gospel, Bros, and Therapy Encore presentation: Therapist Steve Lownes joins Craig and Troy for a discussion on theology and therapy. How are they the same, and how are they different? What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/30799023

Good Friday is good for you 03/29/2024

Good Friday is good for you On this Good Friday, we come face to face with the reality of our sin and Christ's cross. Craig and Troy discussion the suffering and death of Jesus Christ and how it makes Good Friday truly good for you. What’s New from 1517 More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/30598658

Jesus and that "new donkey" smell 03/22/2024

Jesus and that "new donkey" smell Craig and Troy ponder Palm Sunday as they look at Jesus riding on an unused donkey into Jerusalem. This moment is a fulfillment of the Old Testament promises of the coming prophet, king, and priest. There is glory, laud, and honor to the coming King, but do the people understand what His throne looks like? What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/30501633

Good works are . . . necessary . . . . . . . ? 03/15/2024

Good works are . . . necessary . . . . . . . ? Well, yes they are. Craig and Troy discuss what the necessity of good works means, what it means for us, what it means for our lives in Christ. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/30383108

You're too glorious 03/08/2024

You're too glorious As they continue to discuss good works, Craig and Troy bring in two theological systems: the Theology of Glory and Theology of Cross. How do these things relate to good works? What does it mean to have a Theology of Glory? To whom should we ascribe glory? What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/30288803

What makes good good? 03/01/2024

What makes good good? And what makes good enough? How can you be absolutely sure that the thing you are doing is a good and God-pleasing work? What privileges can you claim from doig those good works? What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/30084988

Justified? By? Works? 02/23/2024

Justified? By? Works? There are two kinds of righteousness, what are they? Are we saved by good works, or are we saved to do good works? What does it mean to be righteous before God? What does it even mean to do a good work? Craig and Troy begin to unpack the thorny issue of doing good works. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/30084933

The end . . . but not the end of The Story 02/16/2024

The end . . . but not the end of The Story As Paul closes out the letter to the Colossians, he mentions a number of names. Often, we're inclined to just skip over those and forget them. But their work is not forgotten, and neither is yours. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/29985528

The "S" word 02/09/2024

The "S" word No, not that one . . . this is the other "s" word that no one wants to hear: submit. Paul instructs spouses, families, and the workplace in how God intends for society to properly function. It is a matter of freely giving to one another and faithfully acting according to your vocation. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/29876003

Death to the old! Put on the new! 02/02/2024

Death to the old! Put on the new! God encourages us to take off the old sinful self. Kill it, bury it, burn it, and to put on the new, which is life hidden away in Christ. It is the church's desire to put of the sinful, earthly things of the past and to put on the new heavenly things of Christ. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/29662683

How's your walk? 01/26/2024

How's your walk? Well, it better be in Christ. Paul refutes the Colossian heresy by emphasizing Christ alone as the foundation of our faith, and how that faith is lived out through right belief and right practice. Our works, efforts, and merits count for nothing in the salvation equation. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/29662628

Suffering for your sake 01/20/2024

Suffering for your sake Paul wants to tell the church in Colossae two things: one, that Jesus Christ suffered for them and serves them, and that two, Paul is following the footsteps of Christ. Pastor Paul has the heart of the Shepherd, and in fact cannot do anything apart from Jesus. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/29570503

The God you see 01/12/2024

The God you see Based upon Paul's opening hymn in Collosians, Craig and Troy discuss how the Christian faith is a flesh-and-blood faith, and always will be. The incarnational reality of Christ and His creation means that the faith is not simply spiritual. What can it mean when the Bible says Jesus is that which holds all things together? What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/29455243

Your pastor is a tool 01/05/2024

Your pastor is a tool How are we filled with the knowledge and spirtiual wisdom and understanding of God? Craig and Troy talk about God's delivery of His truth in Jesus Christ mediated through His appointed means of the Word. Spoiler alert: in the end, it's all about Jesus. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/29356448

"Grace to you, and peace" 12/29/2023

"Grace to you, and peace" Craig and Troy begin a new series as they open the book of Colossians. What hereies trouble this church? What truths do they firmly hold to? Paul writes from prison, but he sets the Colossians free with the gospel. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Colossians 1:1-8 /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/29184953

Bonusode: Merry Christmas from us at For You Radio! 12/25/2023

Bonusode: Merry Christmas from us at For You Radio! We hope and pray that you are celebrating a blessed Christmas, and wanted to bless you with a bit of family tradition: the reading of the Christmas story from Luke chapter two. Merry Christmas! Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/29184878

Mary's Christmas For You 12/22/2023

Mary's Christmas For You What's the deal with Christmas? Is the incarnation of Christ that big a deal? The answer is an unqualified yes. Craig and Troy talk about the importance of the incarnation and the heresies that denied it. Listen for Mary as the mother of God, for two boards glued together, and for drops of wine in the ocean. Merry Christmas to you from For You Radio! What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/29184823

Wild man with a big finger 12/15/2023

Wild man with a big finger John the Baptist unfailingly and unflinchingly points to Jesus, even from the womb. From the womb to the tomb, he points to Jesus. How did John know that Jesus was the promised Messiah, and what did he do while he was waiting for Him to come? What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/29092688

The waiting is the hardest part 12/08/2023

The waiting is the hardest part Mary hears the word of God and then waits on the Word of God to be born from her womb. What shall we say, is Mary the Mother of God? And if so, what does that mean? Craig and Troy talk about Jesus taking on our flesh to be our savior. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/28984768

Give me oil for my lamp! 12/01/2023

Give me oil for my lamp! Why make Christmas a time of rushing and dashing around, when instead we could enter into a quiet time of the waiting of Advent? Craig and Troy discuss what it means to wait for Jesus' coming, both His first coming and His second coming. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/28879558

Thanks for the fleas! 11/24/2023

Thanks for the fleas! When Black Friday comes, are you still thankful? When troubled times come, are you still thankful? What about in good times? Craig and Troy discuss being thankful in all circumstances. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/28781988

Rites, rituals, and righteousness 11/17/2023

Rites, rituals, and righteousness Spurred on by last week's conversation, Craig and Troy discuss how tradition is part of an entire philosophy of Christian worship and Christian living. Is there value to tradition? Why do humans love ritual? What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/28696213

The tradition edition 11/11/2023

The tradition edition TradiSHUUUUNNN! TRADITION! Spurred on by last week's thoughts on All Saints' Day, Craig and Troy think about the traditions of the liturgical calendar and the lectionary reading cycle. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/28593958

How many saints? ALL the saints! 11/03/2023

How many saints? ALL the saints! Seriously, what even IS All Saints' Day? Isn't that just some weird Catholic thing? Didn't we give up praying to saints a long time ago? And who even are "the saints"? Craig and Troy discuss All Saints' Day, its place on the liturgical calendar, and its good and valuable place in our Christian lives. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/28511918

But pastors . . . what would you say you DO here? 10/27/2023

But pastors . . . what would you say you DO here? We're back, baby! Craig and Troy reunite and use the occasion of Craig's new pastoral ministry to discuss what it means to be a pastor. How do you know you're called? How do you enter the ministry? Is seminary necessary? Is ordination necessary? How can I be sure that God has called me into the ministry? What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/28433084

For You best of encore: An apology for apologetics 10/20/2023

For You best of encore: An apology for apologetics In the few weeks while Craig finishes up his move to Minnesota and while Troy digs himself out from under an avalanche of writing and research, For You Radio takes the opportunity to revisit some of our favorite episodes. Today, we look back to when apologist Adam Francisco joined us. What is "apologetics," anyway? How can the Christian utilize apologetics in their witness of Jesus Christ? Apologist Adam Francisco returns to show Craig and Troy how apologetics--while not the silver bullet of witnessing--can be properly used to help overcome an unbeliever's objections to the faith. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/28376099

For You best of encore: The Church in Exile 10/13/2023

For You best of encore: The Church in Exile In the few weeks while Craig finishes up his move to Minnesota and while Troy digs himself out from under an avalanche of writing and research, For You Radio takes the opportunity to revisit some of our favorite episodes. Today, we look back to the early days of the coronavirus pandemic as Craig and Troy discuss how it's hard to be the church when we can't gather as the church. Craig and Troy talk frankly about the difficulties and struggles that come from exceptional times. ` What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/28305572

For You Best of Encore: What's a B-Attitude? 10/06/2023

For You Best of Encore: What's a B-Attitude? In the few weeks while Craig finishes up his move to Minnesota and while Troy digs himself out from under an avalanche of writing and research, For You Radio takes the opportunity to revisit some of our favorite episodes. Today, we look back to February of 2021, as Craig and Troy open up the Sermon on the Mount: The Beatitudes aren't veiled Law, but pure gracious Gospel. Jesus tells us we are blessed when we are found in Him. What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: /episode/index/show/foryouradio/id/28247564

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