Podcast Overview

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Mark 1:1-8 – Advent 2 (B)

12/04/23

4 mins

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson examine the opening words of the Gospel of Mark.
Idolatry of Growth with Bob Hiller

11/24/23

5 mins

By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik | Bob Hiller

Gretchen and Katie have a conversation with Rev. Bob Hiller about prosperity gospel, and how it sneaks into churches in a way that we start targeting the healthy people, the young families, and those who have something to offer the church.
Born Again To Be a Child of God (John 3:1-8)

11/08/23

4 mins

In today's episode of Tough Texts, Daniel Emery Price and Scott Keith explore a critical conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus in John 3:1-8.
327: Karl Barth - How to Preach to Prisoners

11/08/23

9 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

In this episode, we discuss preaching to those in prison, the consequences of sin, and the power of the gospel. We read excerpts from Karl Barth’s prison sermons and converse about preaching, pastoral care to the vulnerable, where Jesus locates himself for the preaching of the Gospel, and how we can all “set the captives free” through the power of the Gospel proclaimed for the forgiveness of sin.
But pastors . . . what would you say you DO here?

10/27/23

4 mins

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

We're back, baby! Craig and Troy reunite and use the occasion of Craig's new pastoral ministry to discuss what it means to be a pastor.
- Ministry of the Church
Episode 252: Luther’s Flood Prayer (with Pr. Matt Scharf)

10/19/23

15 mins

By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-TWO, Mike, Wade and Matt Scharf from Grace Lutheran in downtown Milwaukee discussed Luther’s Flood Prayer, often used for the Sacrament of Holy Baptism.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023

10/17/23

12 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we consider the life and works of a multifaceted and kaleidoscopic enigma (!) Johann Gerhard.
For You best of encore: The Church in Exile

10/13/23

4 mins

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

In the few weeks while Craig finishes up his move to Minnesota and while Troy digs himself out from under an avalanche of writing and research, For You Radio takes the opportunity to revisit some of our favorite episodes.
- Christianity in America
- Ministry of the Church
For You Best of Encore: It's still Jeffrey's fault

09/29/23

4 mins

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

Today, we look back to November of 2022, as Craig and Troy dive back into listener Jeffrey's questions on God's working and actual presence in baptism and the Lord's Supper.
- Baptism
- The Lord's Supper
322: An Early Lutheran Ordination

09/23/23

8 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Baptized, Confirmed, and Ordained. In this episode, we discuss the early Lutheran formulation of calling and ordination of pastors and preachers. What is ordination, when does it happen, are their rules and rites that must be followed, and much, much more!
Saved by Grace Alone

09/18/23

5 mins

By Adam Francisco | Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Bruce Hillman

What does it mean that we are saved by grace alone?
321: Luther - The Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss Teachers

09/16/23

10 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

You can call me any day or night. Call me! In this episode, we read Martin Luther’s verbosely titled treatise, “That a Christian Assembly or Congregation has the Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss Teachers, Established and Proven by Scripture." We discuss ordination, church authority, the doctrine of the pastoral call, and much more.