Outside Ourselves

Author David Andersen joins Kelsi to discuss his book, "What Can We Really Know? The Strengths and Limits of Human Understanding" and how the study of knowledge leads us to some inevitable truths about ourselves and the limits of knowledge, in general. The discussion then turns to the relationship between reason and faith and the assertion that, as Christian's, it important we recognize and use both. 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from Kelsi: Kelsi Klembara Follow Kelsi on Instagram Follow Kelsi on Twitter Kelsi's Newsletter Subscribe to the Show: Apple Podcasts Spotify Youtube More from David: What Can We Really Know? by David Andersen Faithless to Fearless by David Andersen

Sarah Hinlicky Wilson joins Kelsi to talk about her new novel, A Tumblin' Down, the good and bad of church community, and how the Christian belief isn't always best defined by our own self-reflection. Sarah is Associate Pastor at Tokyo Lutheran Church and the Founder of Thornbush Press. 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from Kelsi: Kelsi Klembara Follow Kelsi on Instagram Follow Kelsi on Twitter Kelsi's Newsletter Subscribe to the Show: Apple Podcasts Spotify Youtube More from Sarah: Sarah Hinlicky Wilson Queen of the Sciences: Conversations between a Theologian and Her Dad Thornbush Press A-Tumblin' Down by Sarah Hinlicky Wilson Sarah's Mockingbird Talk Sarah's New Story Podcast

Kelsi chats with Dr. Steven Paulson, a 1517 Senior Scholar in Residence and Lutheran pastor, who delves into the Reformation concept of being simultaneously sinner and saint. He challenges listeners to distinguish between their feelings as sinners and their identity as saints through Christ. Dr. Paulson reflects on his journey from engineering to theology, exploring the transformative power of faith and the importance of grounding one’s identity in God’s word. Also discussed are the complexities of emotional suppression in faith communities and the liberating teachings of Jesus.

Author and poet, Tanner Olson, joins Kelsi to talk about creativity and communicating hope. Together, Tanner and Kelsi discuss the difference between delivering the gospel directly and indirectly and the importance of both.  Support the Podcast Network Fundraiser 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from Kelsi: Kelsi Klembara Follow Kelsi on Instagram Follow Kelsi on Twitter Read Kelsi's Substack Subscribe to Outside Ourselves: Apple Podcasts Spotify Youtube  Show Notes: Tanner Olson's Website Follow Tanner on Instagram Book Tanner to Speak Meditation in a Toolshed by C.S. Lewis

Theologian and Biblical Scholar, John Kleinig, joins Kelsi to discuss his book, Wonderfully Made, and the vision the Bible gives us for God's redemptive plan as a wholly physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional endeavor. He talks about the dangers in splintering portions of our humanness and discusses how he approaches healing from a pastoral perspective. Support Outside Ourselves The 1517 Podcast Network Subscribe to Outside Ourselves:  Apple Podcasts Spotify Youtube Show Notes: John Kleinig on Youtube! Wonderfully Made: A Protestant Theology of the Body by John Kleinig God’s Word: A Guide to Holy Scripture by John Kleinig More on Johann Georg Hammond How to Do Things with Words by John Austin

With Christian deconstruction on the rise, 1517 Scholar in Residence Bruce Hillman joins Kelsi to properly define (and defend!) deconstruction according to its original definition within postmodern philosophy. Far from a boogeyman to avoid, Bruce advocates that deconstruction can serve as a helpful tool within the Christian life, specifically when it comes to confronting sin and challenging preconceived biases. Support Outside Ourselves The 1517 Podcast Network Subscribe to Outside Ourselves: Apple Podcasts Spotify Youtube Show Notes: The Thinking Fellows Podcast The Gift of Death by Jacques Derrida Mere Orthodoxy Article on Deconstruction and the Theology of the Cross Exclusion and Embrace by Miraslov Volf Who's Afraid of Postmodernism by James K.A. Smith

Sarah Condon is an Episcopalian priest, author, and co-host of the Mockingcast Podcast. In today’s episode, she shares her experience with grief and suffering after the death of her parents, and talks with Kelsi about how the gentleness of Jesus during times of loss changes everything. Support Outside Ourselves The 1517 Podcast Network Subscribe to Outside Ourselves: Apple Podcasts Spotify Youtube Shownotes: Listen to the Mockingcast Sarah’s Book, Churchy Sarah’s talk on the death of her parents at last year’s Mockingbird Conference That Succession episode The Truman Show

Caleb Keith joins Kelsi to discuss Christ's atonement and the most common theories of the atonement, including Substitution, Christus Victor, and Exemplar or Moral. Caleb also reminds listeners that pitting these theories against each other is neither Scriptural nor helpful to remaining centered on Christ's death and resurrection for you. Caleb Keith is the Director of 1517 Podcasts and co-host for both the Thinking Fellows and Outlaw God Podcasts. ⁠Support Outside Ourselves ⁠⁠The 1517 Podcast Network⁠ Subscribe to Outside Ourselves: ⁠Apple Podcasts ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ Youtube ⁠Shownotes: ⁠The Thinking Fellows Podcast⁠⁠ The Outlaw God Podcast⁠⁠ The Atonement: What is it And Why Does it Matter⁠

Writer Jane Grizzle talks on what the body’s limitations can teach us about God’s work for us, and how despite our suffering and brokenness, his promise to redeem us comes through the broken body of Christ. Jane is a writer for Mockingbird Ministries and writes about the intersect between theology and everyday life.  Support Outside Ourselves: https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network: https://www.1517.org/podcasts Subscribe to Outside Ourselves Apple Podcasts  Spotify  Youtube Show Notes: Read Jane’s writing at Mockingbird Storymakers Low Anthropology by David Zahl Jane’s talk on The Grief and Gift of Bodily Limitations Jane’s Book List:  Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I’ve Loved by Kate Bowler Broken Body Healing Spirit: Lectio Divine and Living with Illness by Mary C. Earle Being Human: Bodies, Minds, Persons by Rowan Williams The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness by Meghan O’Rourke Wonderfully Made: A Protestant Theology of the Body by John Kleinig

Dr. Phillip Cary joins Kelsi to discuss his newest book, The Nicene Creed: An Introduction, which leads to conversations about the two natures of Christ and the importance of church tradition in guarding against heresies, among other topics. Dr. Cary teaches philosophy at Eastern University and is the author of several books covering both philosophy and theology, including Good News for Anxious Christians.  Support Outside Ourselves: https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network: https://www.1517.org/podcasts Subscribe to Outside Ourselves: Apple Podcasts Spotify Youtube Show Notes:  The Nicene Creed: An Introduction