Living as a Sinner-Saint with Luke Kjolhaug

About this episode

Bradley Gray interviews Luke Kjolhaug about the sinner-saint paradigm and its impact on the Christian life.

In this episode, I get to chat with author and pastor Luke Kjolhaug about his book Sinner Saint and why the sinner-saint paradigm, commonly known as simul iustus et peccator , is so formative for understanding the life of faith. We explore how this dynamic shapes preaching, pastoral care, sanctification, and our daily Christian lives. Luke is the pastor of Elim Lutheran Church in Osakis, Minnesota, where he lives with his wife, Bethannie, and their two daughters. He holds degrees from Wheaton College and Lutheran Brethren Seminary. You can connect with him on Facebook and Instagram . Resources: Sinner Saint: A Surprising Primer for the Christian Life , Luke Kjolhaug “ A Sermon is Not a Ted Talk ,” Luke Kjolhaug “ Sin and the Christian Life with Luke Kjolhaug ,” Outside Ourselves with Kelsi Klembara The Righteousness of Faith According to Luther , Hans J. Iwand Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment , Bradley Gray Sponsor: You can support Ministry Minded by buying some coffee from Fresh Roasted Coffee , a locally owned and operated coffee house in the heart of Central Pennsylvania that produces the freshest coffee…

People in this episode

Host: Bradley Gray

Guest: Luke Kjolhaug

Topics covered

• sinner-saint paradigm
• faith
• preaching
• pastoral care
• sanctification
• Christian life

Keywords

• simul iustus et peccator
• Elim Lutheran Church
• Wheaton College
• Lutheran Brethren Seminary

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Sinner Saint: A Surprising Primer for the Christian Life, The Righteousness of Faith According to Luther

Books & works: Living as a Sinner-Saint, Sinner Saint, Sinner Saint: A Surprising Primer for the Christian Life, A Sermon is Not a Ted Talk, Sin and the Christian Life, Outside Ourselves with, The Righteousness of Faith According to Luther, Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment, Grace Upon Grace

Places: Osakis, Minnesota, Central Pennsylvania

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