How often is God willing to forgive me?

How often is God willing to forgive me?

Author: 1517 June 29, 2021 Duration: 9:38

Ted asks about struggling with how often and how frequently he sins. Rod talks about how sinners are truly 'stuck' in their sinful condition, and that we are truly condemnable under the law. But also, how God is SO gracious that—through His Son Who was sent to die to save sinners—He has no limitation on how repetitively He forgives us of our sin, even as Christians, even ones committed consciously and willfully, and for our whole lives long.

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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

Talks with Dad Rod
Podcast Episodes
Why can't I help feeling anxious? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:46
Ted asks Rod about why when Jesus tells us not to be anxious, that doesn't seem to help us be less anxious. Rod speaks about the struggles we sinners have and what to expect and why, and where our final comfort and assur…
Can you lose your faith like losing your keys? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:05
Ted asks Rod about the possibility of losing one's faith, seemingly accidentally or easily. Rod addresses the struggles we Christians have and the gifts God gives us to sustain our faith, including giving us assurance. S…
Is there any good news in the law? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:34
Ted asks Rod whether we sinners can find any good news in the law. Rod talks about how it can come across to some listeners to receive preaching and teaching which follows a law-Gospel-law format, and why putting emphasi…
Does baptismal regeneration conflict with sola fide? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:19
Ted asks Rod about whether the Lutheran position on baptismal regeneration conflicts with sola fide, or faith alone. Rod talks about where the Christian faith comes from and how that relates to baptism, as well as how ou…
Were the Bible authors divinely inspired? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:46
Ted talks with Rod about whether or not the authors of Scripture were divinely inspired. Rod talks about logical fallacies and the veracity of the charges made against the historical accounts in the Bible by those who ha…
What about apologetics in the modern church? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:27
Ted asks Rod about Christian apologetics, what it is and about its absence in the modern church. Rod speaks about the value of apologetics, the solutions it offers, and how it aligns with Scripture. And he clarifies that…
Do we fear the freedom of Christ? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:28
Ted asks Rod why having the freedom of Christ causes fear for believers. Dad Rod explains that we sinners like 'to do' lists, and Christ did away with the need for works in regard to salvation. Yet, even though sinners a…