Sinner Saint: a Surprising Primer to the Christian Life

About this episode

The episode features a conversation with Pastor Luke Kjolhaug about his book 'Sinner Saint', focusing on the Christian doctrine of sanctification and its practical implications.

Our friend, Pastor Luke Kjolhaug just released a book that we are so excited about. Since we live within driving distance from him, we attended his book launch in Alexandria, MN, at Cherry Street Books, and recorded a podcast before the audience there. (There's a bit of background noise at the beginning, but the conversation is so worth it!) The topic of Sinner/Saint is at it's root, a conversation on sanctification, and what it means for a Christian to struggle with sin. This doctrine impacts how we view ourselves, how we view others, and ulitimately, how we view God. Though this topic is often discussed in academic circles. After all "The Simul" which it's called, is shorthand said in Latin, which is translated "Simultaneously Sinner and Saint." However, Luke takes a very pastoral tone with this doctrine, and makes it applicable to everyday life. He isn't writing about some philisophical theory, but puts heart and reality into this doctrine, rooted in scripture, and delivering peace. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517…

People in this episode

Hosts: Gretchen Ronnevik, Katie Koplin

Guest: Luke Kjolhaug

Topics covered

• sanctification
• Christian life
• struggle with sin
• doctrine
• pastoral care
• scripture

Keywords

• Christianity
• sin
• sinner saint
• sanctification
• pastoral theology
• faith
• scripture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 1517 Podcasts, Cherry Street Books

Books & works: Sinner Saint, The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction, Ditching the Checklist, Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2

Places: Alexandria, MN

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