Dr. John Rasmussen: How the Small Catechism Forms and Defends Christian Faith

About this episode

Dr. John Rasmussen discusses the significance of the Small Catechism in shaping and defending Christian faith.

Join us at the long table as we sit down with Dr. John Rasmussen to explore the enduring value of the Small Catechism in forming and defending the Christian faith. Rather than treating the catechism as a simple introductory text for children, Bryan and John examine how Luther’s catechetical framework continues to shape the Church's theological imagination. Moving through the Ten Commandments, the Apostles’ Creed, and the Lord’s Prayer, we consider how catechesis forms Christians to understand...

People in this episode

Host: Bryan Stecker

Guest: Dr. John Rasmussen

Topics covered

• Christian faith
• Small Catechism
• Lutheran theology
• catechesis
• theological imagination

Keywords

• Small Catechism
• Christian faith
• Luther
• catechesis
• theological framework

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Small Catechism, Ten Commandments, Apostles’ Creed, Lord’s Prayer

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