The Lutheran History Podcast interviews professional and independent historians on their work, covering over 500 years of Lutheranism. We hear new stories, examine old heroes of faith, and dig into the who, how, what, and why of history-making.
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Exploring Biblical truth in a fresh way.
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Three millennials sit down with Lutheran theologians to understand how Scripture is working in our lives. God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, sin, faith, forgiveness, Luther, and more are on the table as Mason Van Essen, Kiri Haugen, and Adam Guthmiller discuss each week's upcoming lectionary Bible passage with Luther House of Study's theologians to hear the context in and around Scripture before it's preached in church.
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Established in 1948, Central Lutheran Church has been a beacon of faith and community in Elk River, Minnesota, for more than seven decades. Led by our dedicated Lead Pastor, Ryan Braley, we are a congregation deeply rooted in family values and intergenerational connection. Central Lutheran Church offers two services every Sunday at 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM, welcoming individuals and families of all ages to join us in worship and fellowship. Our services and activities are thoughtfully designed t ...
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First Reading offers exegetical resources for the Old Testament Lectionary reading each week. Dr. Rachel Wrenn is Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at Trinity Lutheran Seminary (Capital University), Rosy Kandathil is a PhD candidate in Hebrew Bible at Emory University, Dr. Tim McNinch is Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible at Christian Theological Seminary, and Paul Essah is a PhD student in Hebrew Bible at Yale University. In addition to short weekly episodes, they periodically invite ...
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The Old Testament Bible Hour with Jodi will discuss the Old Testament through different lenses. Jodi is a former pastor of an Evangelical Covenant Church while Brian, the host, was raised Missouri Synod Lutheran. They will have free flowing conversations about the Old Testament.
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Expert Guests, Expansive Topics, Extolling Christ
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Chapel of the Cross - Lutheran is a community of Christians who worship the Triune God and desire to communicate the Gospel to all through the preaching of the Word of God, the administration of the Sacraments, the Christian education of young and old, the living out of our faith in Christ, and the practice of Christian fellowship.
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In recent years, the Book of Genesis has produced more name-calling than any other part of the Bible. With widely varied interpretations, the first two chapters polarize churches, communities, and schools. Organizations, museums, and theme parks have been built around the debate, often making the political sphere look civil and tame by comparison. But Genesis is more than its first two chapters, and even those first chapters offer more than just a look at the early days of the earth. This st ...
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The Homes (Life at the Homes)
Researched and hosted by Andrew Newell and Karen Thalacker. Sound edited by Robert Newell.
The true stories of life at a Lutheran institution housing orphans and the elderly in rural Iowa on the eve of the Great Depression. Almost lost to the passage of time, these stories of sorrow and joy, compassion and cooperation have been uncovered and can now be shared with you. Join mother and son hosts Karen Thalacker and Andrew Newell as you learn about life at the German Lutheran Orphans and Old Folks Home - or as it was commonly called The Homes. Follow The Homes on Instagram at lifeat ...
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The collective ramblings of a Lutheran pastor who desires to hear what the Scriptures have to tell us. Sometimes it is a sermon, and other times a brief devotion. Many times a lot of questions. Take 15 minutes today to rest in the Word of God and hear the voice of Christ free you from your burdens.
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I'm Rev. Eric Wolf, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Sudbury, MA (https://www.stjohnsudburyma.org). This podcast mostly contains the sermons I preach there, though I may add more at some point. I believe strongly that the task of preaching is to engage Scripture as a mirror held up to our lives so that we can confront what we see with integrity. This image we engage helps us to understand what it means to be Children of God; gain perspective of what it means that our primary citizenship ...
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The Narrative Lectionary is a new lectionary source. The concept is simple. Starting September 9 2012 the reading for the day will come from Genesis. Each Sunday we will make progress through the Old Testament, until Christmas when we celebrate Jesus’ birth and enter the New Testament. By May we will have heard, through worship, the entire story of Scripture in a more complete way than the conventional lectionary offers. We hope this create scriptural fluency in all God's children!
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Live Love Mental Health perspective of a 32 year old young man with PTSD and some other labels who just started my own Media Company. Although this will incorporate some of that Journey that is not the goal of this podcast. There is no goal this podcast is simply a form of expression
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Our Mission is to empower you with the tools you need to live a Pure Christian Life.
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Violence in Old Testament Scripture {Reflections}
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How can the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus illuminate seemingly contradictory biblical teachings? Join us as we tackle Beth's insightful question about harmonizing Old Testament laws with the transformative teachings of Jesus in the New Testament. By taking a closer look at interpretations from noted theological scholars like Greg Boyd, Mar…
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What would you do if faced with the ultimate decision to use violence in self-defense or to protect a loved one? This week on Reflections with Ryan Braley, we explore the unsettling moral terrain of violence and pacifism through a personal story involving my father-in-law. As we navigate the tough questions posed by my seminary friend Sam, we wrest…
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Have you ever considered how the faith of early Christians might challenge today's social norms? Join me, Pastor Ryan, as we close our You Pick series with a deep exploration of the book of Philemon. I share amusing and eye-opening stories from my recent trip to Tanzania, including the quirks of driving on the left side of the road and navigating s…
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Recyled Episode: The Sharing is the Blessing Lectionary Date: September 8, 2024 [16th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B] Your beloved hosts are all busy starting up the fall semester, so here's a recycled episode from this week's lectionary selections! In this episode, Rachel gives an overview of wisdom literature, and tackles the prosperity gospel—al…
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What does blood have to do with a will or testament? How do we receive the benefits of Christ through a will if He lives? Psalm 96 Hebrews 9:15-22By Carleton Smee
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Law, Custom, Tradition | Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23 with Sarah Stenson
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In this week’s lectionary text, Jesus confronts the Jews for their hypocrisy: they believe they’re honoring God’s law by going above and beyond what it requires with man-made traditions. Sarah Stenson teaches us that this hypocrisy isn’t exclusive to the Jews in this story: it’s all over Christianity today with the theological fights about music pr…
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The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength with Pastor Ryan Braley
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What happens when faith, hope, and joy intertwine on a journey across continents and back to the heart? Join us as we kick off this episode with a heartfelt prayer and a reflection on Nehemiah's timeless words, "The joy of the Lord is your strength." You'll hear about the emotional rollercoaster of dropping a son off at college, and then travel wit…
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Arise, you morgenmuffel... (A Treadweary Sermoncast)
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Sermon for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost - Ephesians 5:3-20By Carleton Smee
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Let's finish our conversation on Redemption. What exactly do we mean when we say that Jesus has set us free? Tune in and find out!By Pastor Wells
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Me, Myself, and I | John 6:51-58 with Lars Olson & Dr. Chris Croghan
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When his disciples heard Jesus teach about eating his flesh and drinking his blood, they said, “This teaching is difficult; who can accept it?” Lars Olson and Dr. Chris Croghan explain how the disciples’ assumption that they have the power or ability to accept Jesus’ teaching is the same misunderstanding Christians have today assuming you have free…
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What is it about the current system of sacrifices and offerings that do not bring comfort? Psalm 90 Hebrews 9:1-14By Carleton Smee
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TLHP 56 Lutheran Sermons and Walther's Pastoral Theology with Scott Henrich
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We welcome back Pastor Scott Henrich, a WELS pastor serving in Knoxville, Tennessee. His experiences reading historic Lutheran sermons inspired him to research Lutheranism's homiletical heritage in a way that may challenge some contemporary assumptions about the historic perception of Lutheran preaching. (See TLHP 39) You can contact him here: scot…
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What if the darkness you fear is the key to discovering a deeper connection with the divine? This week on Reflections, Ryan takes you through his transformative journey during a five-day retreat in the wild mountains of Colorado. Inspired by the teachings of Thomas Merton, Ryan recounts a profound night watch experience that reshaped his relationsh…
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Party Episode! A Place for God's Name Lectionary Date: August 25, 2024 [14th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B] All four hosts are back from Summer Break for a Party Episode looking at Solomon's temple dedication scene (as well as Psalm 84, a temple psalm).By Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD
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Do We Have to Go to Church? with Sonja Knutson
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Do you really need to go to church to grow spiritually?" This is one of the thought-provoking questions we tackle in this episode as we explore the role of church attendance in deepening one's faith and relationship with Jesus. We share personal stories, like Sonia's journey of finding healing within the church community after a tumultuous childhoo…
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We all are broken... (A Treadweary Sermoncast)
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Sermon for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost - Ephesians 4:17-5:2By Carleton Smee
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What makes the old covenant obsolete? Why does it matter? Psalm 82 Hebrews 8By Carleton Smee
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True Food, True Drink | John 6:51-58 with Lars Olson
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"I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” This is what Jesus says in this week’s lectionary text. What does it mean to never be hungry? To believe and never be thirsty? Dr. Chris Croghan explains what it means that Jesus is the bread of life. To never be hungry and thirsty …
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Ever felt like your soul's on mute despite your best efforts to tune in? Imagine being in the beautiful San Juan Mountains of Colorado, ready to bask in divine revelation, only to feel... nothing. Join me, Ryan Braley, as I recount my humbling journey from frustration to enlightenment during a five-day retreat. Through the lens of my own thirst for…
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Do I Have Enough Faith? with Ben Carruthers
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Ever wondered how much faith is enough? Join us as we unravel this profound question with Ben Carruthers, the insightful director of student and family ministry. Through personal anecdotes and biblical insights from Matthew 17, Ben tackles the misconception that the quantity of faith determines its power. Learn why the true strength of faith lies i…
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Let's begin to look at the gem of our redemption from as many angles as we can!By Pastor Wells
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Promise for all time... (Hebrews 7:20-28)
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Why does a promise matter even for Jesus? What is so special about the promise made to Jesus versus the law of the priesthood? What is the promise through Christ given to you? Psalm 75 Hebrews 7:20-28By Carleton Smee
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What Does It Mean to Believe? | John 6:35,41-51 with Dr. Chris Croghan
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"I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” This is what Jesus says in this week’s lectionary text. What does it mean to never be hungry? To believe and never be thirsty? Dr. Chris Croghan explains what it means that Jesus is the bread of life. To never be hungry and thirsty …
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Recycled Episode: A Listening Heart Lectionary Date: August 18, 2024 [13th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B] We're getting ready for a "Party Episode" next week, so this time around we're recycling a fascinating post from the FR vault: Tim's reflection on King Solomon's request for "wisdom"... or "a listening heart," from the last time this text came…
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Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost
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Embracing Life's Unpredictable Moments {Reflections}
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What happens when your meticulously planned retreat turns into a series of unexpected challenges? Join me, Ryan, as I recount my recent five-day silence, solitude, and wilderness retreat in the picturesque mountains near Montrose, Colorado. Faced with canceled flights, expensive Uber rides, and an unplanned overnight stay, I discovered that these i…
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What Should I Do and Not Do on Sunday? with Pastor Ryan Braley
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Is your work-life balance a myth rather than a reality? Discover how observing the Sabbath could transform your life, bringing you joy, rest, and a sense of freedom you never knew you needed. We kick off our episode by unraveling the essence of the Sabbath in Jewish tradition and the fascinating debates among rabbis about what activities constitute…
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How can the law of the Aaronic priesthood be thrown away? Why does Melchizedek and Jesus matter when it comes to the law? Psalm 67 Hebrews 7:11-18By Carleton Smee
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First Reading "Summer Shorts"! Lectionary Date: August 11, 2024 [12th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B] This summer, we're trying something new: a series of video shorts with one key takeaway from the semi-continuous first reading in the RCL. This week, Rosy reflects on the sad story of the collapse of David's family and his failures as a parent.…
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The True Bread from Heaven | John 6:24-35 with Sarah Stenson
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On the heels of eating their fill of loaves and fishes, the crowd tracked Jesus down on the other side of the Sea of Galilee looking for more of their needs to be met. Jesus tells them not to work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life. Sarah Stenson teaches Kiri and Mason why the crowd is confused about what the…
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The Magic Phrase That Transforms Relationships {Reflections}
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What if a simple phrase could completely change the way you handle conflicts? Today, I’m flying solo from my office to share a groundbreaking communication technique that has transformed my relationships and could do the same for you. This isn’t just theory; it’s a practical, easy-to-remember tool that you can start using today. The magic words? "W…
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What Happens To People After They Die? with Pastor Ryan Braley
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Ever felt the transformative power of pure silence and solitude? Join Pastor Ryan as he recounts his recent retreat in the serene mountains of Colorado. He shares how this period of quiet reflection not only rejuvenated his spirit but also deepened his sense of gratitude toward the congregation for their understanding during his time away. Get exci…
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You're in the park... (A Treadweary Sermoncast)
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Sermon for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost - Ephesians 2:11-22By Carleton Smee
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First Reading "Summer Shorts"! Lectionary Date: August 4, 2024 [11th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B] This summer, we're trying something new: a series of video shorts with one key takeaway from the semi-continuous first reading in the RCL. This week, Paul considers how David's abuse of power has parallels in today's world.…
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Late post!! A little bit about politics…a lot about King Jesus.By Pastor Wells
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Psalm 110 Hebrews 7:1-10By Carleton Smee
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Plenty of Leftovers | John 6:1-21 with Dr. Chris Croghan & Sarah Stenson
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This week, we’re discussing the popular story of the Feeding of the 5,000. Dr. Chris Croghan and Sarah Stenson teach Kiri and me the details that show what Jesus is doing in this story to produce faith in the people who ate the fish and loaves as well as in those who hear this story today. In this week’s conversation, we ask Chris and Sarah: What’s…
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The Healing Power of Silence and Solitude {Reflections}
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Have you ever wondered how silence and solitude can lead to profound psychological healing? This week on Reflections, we explore Carl Jung's illuminating insights on the numinous—the divine encounters that can transform our inner lives. You'll hear personal stories from my journey as a pastor, including my transformative experiences with Youth With…
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Have you ever wondered how life's trials can shape and strengthen us? Join me as I recount my transformative journey from graduating Bethel University to working at Feed My Starving Children, with profound experiences like getting married, having three children, and moving to Austria as a missionary. Discover how our return to the U.S. and becoming…
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How can we think of the work that Jesus did for us? The Old Testament can shed some light on that...By Pastor Wells
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Psalm 52 Hebrews 6:13-18By Carleton Smee
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Why Do You Preach Before Eating? | Mark 6:30-34,53-56 with Dr. Chris Croghan
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In this week’s lectionary text, Jesus and His apostles attempt to get away from the crowds by heading to a deserted place by boat. The only issue? The people are so desperate to hear a Word from Jesus, they beat them to the other side of the sea on foot! Dr. Chris Croghan teaches Kiri, Max, and Mason what it means that, “God’s Word is for you.” Wha…
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First Reading "Summer Shorts"! Lectionary Date: July 28, 2024 [10th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B] This summer, we're trying something new: a series of video shorts with one key takeaway from the semi-continuous first reading in the RCL. This week, Rachel takes a careful listen to Bathsheba's voice.…
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Ever wondered how a simple t-shirt design could make you feel seen and understood? In this episode of Reflections, we kick things off by celebrating Mike's aunt Kathy and her new husband, Ken, while reminiscing about the iconic "Jesus is my homeboy" t-shirts that were popular in our early 20s. These shirts offered a comforting and relatable image o…
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