How does the cross work?

How does the cross work?

Author: 1517 May 10, 2022 Duration: 8:43

Ted asks how Jesus' atonement and sacrifice on the cross works. Rod talks about several important books on the subject, about adoption, reconciliation, propitiation, imputed righteousness, how Melanchthon and Luther tangled on the subject, and what it means for sinners to be reckoned AS IF righteous in this life.


In the spirit of those free-flowing back deck conversations in Irvine, Talks with Dad Rod captures the essence of long talks about life, faith, and everything in between. This podcast is a continuation of that tradition, now hosted by Rod and his son, Ted. Each brief episode distills the warmth and depth of those discussions into a six-minute format, offering a moment of reflection amidst daily routines. Listeners will hear candid exchanges rooted in a Christian worldview, yet broadly engaging with culture, philosophy, and the nuances of modern society. It’s less a formal lecture and more like pulling up a chair to listen in on a thoughtful dialogue between a father and son. The podcast naturally explores spirituality and personal experience, aiming to provide genuine connection and insight one short talk at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 198

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Do Lutherans lean more towards Rome or non-Denominational churches? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:25
Ted asks about where Lutherans are in relationship to Roman Catholicism and other denominations. Rod talks about a number of different denominations, particularly in relation to Roman Catholicism, and what makes Lutheran…
Does God talk to us outside of Scripture? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:13
Ted asks about the idea that God communicates directly with us in these days after Jesus came to us. Rod mentions a verse in Jude, "contend earnestly for the faith that was once for all time handed down to the saints", a…
Why isn't Christianity working for me? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:38
Ted asks about 'failing' in the Christian faith and seeming to sometimes get worse. Rod talks about American pragmatism and how we tend to measure our faith and the status of our salvation by measuring how close we're ge…
When I ask for forgiveness will God forgive me even though I doubt? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:32
Ted asks about how the state of my faith, and particularly struggling with doubt, affects God's willingness to forgive me, a sinner. Rod talks about God's promises connected to the Lord's Supper and baptism, and how He g…
Can you get spiritual benefits from physical elements? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:35
Ted asks about the possibility of deriving spiritual help from the things we touch, smell and taste. Rod talks about the idea that Christians are betting their salvation on the death of a particular Man at a particular p…
I believe but I keep on sinning so I don't actually believe, right? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:17
Ted asks about struggling with sin in the Christian faith and what it could mean, even eventually. Rod talks about St. Paul and what he says about the Christian life in Romans, and what the reality is regarding 'progress…
I feel like I'm losing my faith. Am I? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:06
Ted asks about struggling with feelings of our faith in Jesus Christ getting weaker. Rod talks about how easy it is to get mired in feelings which don't reflect the unchanging nature of the Object of that faith, and the…