What does it mean to have an infant priest?

What does it mean to have an infant priest?

Author: 1517 January 2, 2024 Duration: 14:04

Ted asks about what it means that God has been born in the flesh, a baby in our presence. Rod talks about what C.S. Lewis calls "the grand miracle" and what Jesus showed us His true vocation is and why it was necessary for Him to come.

Produced by: Rick Ritchie

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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
If I keep committing them, does it mean I'm secure in my sins? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:41
Ted asks about what it means that we continue in our sins in the face of the law. Rod talks about where the verification of the Christian faith comes from and where to look, and what power the law has to improve sinners,…
How can I be sure that I'm saved? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:49
Ted asks about how you can have certainty that you're saved as a Christian. Rod talks about, from the Lutheran perspective, what do the Scriptures say about baptism and the sacraments, and how it can help to know the cul…
How is God's grace like gifts under the Christmas tree? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:51
Ted asks about the similarities between God's grace in Jesus Christ and presents we receive under the Christmas tree. Rod talks about Ezekiel in the valley of the dry bones and how it's a perfect picture of how dead we a…
If I continue to do it, have I really repented? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:24
Ted asks about what it means when Christians repeat sins that they've already repented of. Rod talks about the concept of repentance in the passive voice, in which case our repentance is a gift as well, and how sinners c…
How often is God willing to forgive me? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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 graci…
Can Lutherans be counted on to deliver a good hard-hitting sermon? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:09
Ted asks about the possibility of Lutherans delivering hard-hitting sermons. Rod talks about what Lutheran pastors are called to do, contrasts that with what can be preached in other churches, and discusses the differenc…