Resurrection according to Macrina and Gregory of Nyssa
There is plenty puzzling about the doctrine of the resurrection, no matter which way you slice it. But it's extra puzzling if you prioritize the immortality of the soul over the resurrection of the body, and if you prioritize the resurrection of the body over the resurrection of the dead. In this episode Dad and I warmly invite Cappadocian father Gregory of Nyssa and his accomplished sister Macrina the Teacher to show us all the good impulses toward a doctrine of the resurrection, along with all the bad ways to defend it. Sometimes theology is best helped by bold mistakes!
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1. Gregory of Nyssa, On the Soul and Resurrection
2. You can pre-order my book, Forty Facets of the Ascension!
3. Related episodes: Gregory of Nazianzus, Perpetua and Felicitas, Heaven Hell and the Life to Come, The Resurrection
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2025 Bonus 8: Crossover with The Pastor's Table
Sarah talks with Tara Beth Leach and Mark Quanstrom of The Pastor's Table about hard-won lessons in gospel and ministry!
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2025 Bonus 7: Crossover with Narrative Lectionary Podcast
Sarah talks with the hosts of the Narrative Lectionary Podcast about the Book of Revelation, and especially the six lessons appointed for this year.
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Postscript to Pastoral Preaching
After our last episode on Pastoral Preaching, I had a brainwave. Dad and I talk about it.
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Pastoral Preaching
Most church services include preaching... but why? What should be the focus of a sermon? For that matter, what should not be the focus of a sermon? And is any genre more or less compatible with law-gospel preaching? Plus: Sarah shares the worst sermon she ever heard. And a few other doozies besides.
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Notes:
1. Iowa Preachers Project
2. Related episodes: Law and Gospel Part 1, Law and Gospel Part 2, How to Hack the Law, Reflections on Tokyo Ministry
3. Luther, A Brief Instruction on What to Look for and Expect in the Gospel
4. Crossings Community template for law-gospel preaching
5. Augsburg Confession Article 5
5. Seven narrative sermons by Sarah
6. Hays, The Faith of Jesus Christ
7. Zahl, The Holy Spirit and Christian Experience
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