Send us a Text Message. Somehow, we have returned to the parable of the prodigal son. With that, we explore a way of what to do when we return to well-worn words of God’s Word. Preacher: Pastor Adam Steinbrenner Submit Sermon Questions: Email | podcast@stjohndublin.org Link to Sermon Church Website: stjohndublin.org Church Center: stjohndublin.chur…

Send us a Text Message. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. This episode explores further the proverb along with many other aspects of the book of Proverbs. Preacher: Vicar Timothy Contreras Submit Sermon Questions: Email | podcast@stjohndublin.org Link to Sermon Church Website: stjohndublin.org Church Center: stjohndublin.churchcenter…

Send us a Text Message. We catch up on the last couple sermons and answer several hearer submitted questions. Preacher: Pastor Adam Steinbrenner Hearer Submitted Questions: -Are we allowed investigate the mysteries of God? -What is the difference between ‘seeing’ and ‘entering’ the kingdom of God? -How are we to handle Jesus’ words about ‘rendering…

Send us a Text Message. For this Pentecost, we take up a reflection on the Tower of Babel, connecting it to the languages we still have today and how the gospel is proclaimed in them all. Preacher: Pastor Adam Steinbrenner Hearer Submitted Question: Are the magnificent European cathedrals like the Sagrada Familia or St Peter’s Basilica actually tow…

Send us a Text Message. Vicar Tim closes out the Easter season focusing on the topic of suffering. We look more closely at our various responses to suffering and the image that vicar presented during the sermon. Preacher: Vicar Timothy Contreras Submit Sermon Questions: Email | podcast@stjohndublin.org Link to Sermon Church Website: stjohndublin.or…

Send us a Text Message. On Easter 6, Vicar Tim helped us consider various ways to pray as he shared a definition of prayer rooted in the epistle reading from 1 Timothy. Preacher: Vicar Timothy Contreras Hearer Submitted Question: -What are some short prayers that someone could pray when he/she is going through suffering or illness? Submit Sermon Qu…

Send us a Text Message. Preacher: Vicar Timothy Contreras Hearer Submitted Question: -What role does prayer play in the midst of suffering and joy? Submit Sermon Questions: Email | podcast@stjohndublin.org Link to Sermon Church Website: stjohndublin.org Church Center: stjohndublin.churchcenter.com Thank you to Higher Things Inc. for permission to u…

Send us a Text Message. Vicar Tim tries his hand at running the podcast himself as he reflects on the sermon he delivered on Good Shepherd Sunday. Preacher: Vicar Timothy Contreras Submit Sermon Questions: Email | podcast@stjohndublin.org Link to Sermon Church Website: stjohndublin.org Church Center: stjohndublin.churchcenter.com Thank you to Highe…

Send us a Text Message. We discuss the familiar Easter 2 reading of Thomas encountering the risen Lord Jesus and how the Holy Spirit shapes our lives as Christians. Preacher: Vicar Timothy Contreras Submit Sermon Questions: Email | podcast@stjohndublin.org Link to Sermon Church Website: stjohndublin.org Church Center: stjohndublin.churchcenter.com …

Send us a Text Message. We discuss the Good Friday sermon that looked more closely at dreams in Matthew and why we have bad dreams. We also diverge a little to talk about worship service planning. Preacher: Pastor Adam Steinbrenner Submit Sermon Questions: Email | podcast@stjohndublin.org Link to Sermon Church Website: stjohndublin.org Church Cente…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we look more closely at the Easter Sunday sermon. Our hearer submitted questions really determined the direction of this episode. Preacher: Pastor Adam Steinbrenner Hearer Submitted Question: -Why do the accounts of Matthew and Mark differ where one says the women left the tomb with fear and great joy and th…

Send us a Text Message. We discuss the conclusion to our Lenten sermon series on the parable of the prodigal son. Preacher: Pastor Adam Steinbrenner Submit Sermon Questions: Email | podcast@stjohndublin.org Link to Sermon Church Website: stjohndublin.org Church Center: stjohndublin.churchcenter.com Thank you to Higher Things Inc. for permission to …

Send us a Text Message. We review the Palm Sunday sermon by answering a number of hearer submitted questions along with considering how we will look at Matthew's Gospel more closely during Holy Week. Preacher: Pastor Adam Steinbrenner Hearer Submitted Questions: -Could Jesus have been arrested in the temple? What about security? -Is Jesus 'cleansin…

Send us a Text Message. For Maundy Thursday, we consider what the Lord's Supper is not. Preacher: Pastor Adam Steinbrenner Submit Sermon Questions: Email | podcast@stjohndublin.org Link to Sermon Church Website: stjohndublin.org Church Center: stjohndublin.churchcenter.com Thank you to Higher Things Inc. for permission to use their recording of LSB…

Send us a Text Message. It is the final Sunday before Holy Week. We discuss the difficult reading of Abraham and the near-sacrifice of Isaac. Preacher: Pastor Adam Steinbrenner Submit Sermon Questions: Email | podcast@stjohndublin.org Link to Sermon Church Website: stjohndublin.org Church Center: stjohndublin.churchcenter.com Thank you to Higher Th…

Send us a Text Message. Preacher: Vicar Timothy Contreras Email | podcast@stjohndublin.org Link to Sermon Church Website: stjohndublin.org Church Center: stjohndublin.churchcenter.com Thank you to Higher Things Inc. for permission to use their recording of LSB 834 “O God, O Lord of Heaven and Earth”. (leader.higherthings.org) Thank you for listenin…

Send us a Text Message. Preacher: Pastor Adam Steinbrenner Email | podcast@stjohndublin.org Link to Sermon Church Website: stjohndublin.org Church Center: stjohndublin.churchcenter.com Thank you to Higher Things Inc. for permission to use their recording of LSB 834 “O God, O Lord of Heaven and Earth”. (leader.higherthings.org) Thank you for listeni…

Send us a Text Message. Preacher: Vicar Timothy Contreras Email | podcast@stjohndublin.org Link to Sermon Church Website: stjohndublin.org Church Center: stjohndublin.churchcenter.com Thank you to Higher Things Inc. for permission to use their recording of LSB 834 “O God, O Lord of Heaven and Earth”. (leader.higherthings.org) Thank you for listenin…

Send us a Text Message. Throughout the season of Lent 2024, St. John is focusing on Jesus’ famous parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32). Here on the podcast, Pastor Adam sits down with member Kris Camealy. Together, they walk through a book discussion of Henri Nouwen’s The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming. Rembrandt’s Paintin…

Send us a Text Message. Throughout the season of Lent 2024, St. John is focusing on Jesus’ famous parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32). Here on the podcast, Pastor Adam sits down with member Kris Camealy. Together, they walk through a book discussion of Henri Nouwen’s The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming. New Episodes will r…

Send us a Text Message. Deaconess and vicar discuss more about demons and Jesus the stronger man. Preacher: Vicar Timothy Contreras Submit Sermon Questions: Email | podcast@stjohndublin.org Link to Sermon Church Website: stjohndublin.org Church Center: stjohndublin.churchcenter.com Thank you to Higher Things Inc. for permission to use their recordi…

Send us a Text Message. We discuss Vicar Tim’s midweek sermon as he connects the forgiveness between Joseph and his brothers to the parable of the prodigal son. Preacher: Vicar Timothy Contreras Submit Sermon Questions: Email | podcast@stjohndublin.org Link to Sermon Church Website: stjohndublin.org Church Center: stjohndublin.churchcenter.com Than…

Send us a Text Message. Throughout the season of Lent 2024, St. John is focusing on Jesus’ famous parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32). Here on the podcast, Pastor Adam sits down with member Kris Camealy. Together, they walk through a book discussion of Henri Nouwen’s The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming. New Episodes will r…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we sit down with Pastor Wegener. Not only do we spend time reflecting on his Wednesday sermon on the prodigal, we also learn more of years in ministry and approach to preaching. Preacher: Pastor Merlen Wegener Submit Sermon Questions: Email | podcast@stjohndublin.org Link to Sermon Church Website: stjohndubl…

Send us a Text Message. Throughout the season of Lent 2024, St. John is focusing on Jesus’ famous parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32). Here on the podcast, Pastor Adam sits down with member Kris Camealy. Together, they walk through a book discussion of Henri Nouwen’s The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming. New Episodes will r…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, deaconess and vicar discuss two sermons: the one vicar preached on Sunday Lent 1 and then reflect on pastor’s sermon from Ash Wednesday. They also talk about the Wednesday sermon series on the parable of the prodigal son. Preacher: Vicar Timothy Contreras Submit Sermon Questions: Email | podcast@stjohndublin…

Send us a Text Message. Preacher: Vicar Timothy Contreras Hearer Submitted Question: -What does the title ‘Son of Man’ mean? Submit Sermon Questions: Email | podcast@stjohndublin.org Link to Sermon Church Website: stjohndublin.org Church Center: stjohndublin.churchcenter.com Thank you to Higher Things Inc. for permission to use their recording of L…

Send us a Text Message. Throughout the season of Lent 2024, St. John is focusing on Jesus’ famous parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32). Here on the podcast, Pastor Adam sits down with member Kris Camealy. Together, they walk through a book discussion of Henri Nouwen’s The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming. New Episodes will r…

Send us a Text Message. Throughout the season of Lent 2024, St. John is focusing on Jesus’ famous parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32). Here on the podcast, Pastor Adam sits down with member Kris Camealy. Together, they walk through a book discussion of Henri Nouwen’s The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming. New episodes will r…

Send us a Text Message. We look more closely at four verses from Isaiah in the context of the whole book while also in the context of our lives as Christians today. Preacher: Pastor Adam Steinbrenner Submit Sermon Questions: Email | podcast@stjohndublin.org Link to Sermon Church Website: stjohndublin.org Church Center: stjohndublin.churchcenter.com…

Send us a Text Message. Vicar Tim takes a different approach to the parable of the workers in the vineyard. Preacher: Vicar Timothy Contreras Email | podcast@stjohndublin.org Link to Sermon Church Website: stjohndublin.org Church Center: stjohndublin.churchcenter.com Thank you to Higher Things Inc. for permission to use their recording of LSB 834 “…

Send us a Text Message. Pastor Adam sits down in the host seat to talk over this past Sunday’s sermon with Vicar Tim. Preacher: Vicar Timothy Contreras Submit Sermon Questions: Email | podcast@stjohndublin.org Link to Sermon Church Website: stjohndublin.org Church Center: stjohndublin.churchcenter.com Thank you to Higher Things Inc. for permission …

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Pastor Adam catches us up with a bunch of sermons from last Sunday (Epiphany 2) all the way back to Xmas Eve. Note* The hearer submitted questions all deal with the Epiphany 2 sermon on John 2. Preacher: Pastor Adam Steinbrenner Hearer Submitted Question: -Does the wine in John 2 portend to the wine of the L…

Send us a Text Message. The podcast is back and picks up with Vicar Tim’s sermon from Xmas 1. We take a closer look at Simeon, Anna, and Mary along with their perspectives of Jesus. Preacher: Vicar Timothy Contreras Submit Sermon Questions: Email | podcast@stjohndublin.org Link to Sermon Church Website: stjohndublin.org Church Center: stjohndublin.…

Send us a Text Message. It was Advent 3, and we discuss John the Baptist’s prison question to Jesus. We hope you enjoy the episode Preacher: Pastor Adam Steinbrenner Submit Sermon Questions: Email | podcast@stjohndublin.org Link to Sermon Church Website: stjohndublin.org Church Center: stjohndublin.churchcenter.com Thank you to Higher Things Inc. f…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we unpack a lot from the Advent 2 sermon and some in-depth hearer submitted questions. Preacher: Pastor Adam Steinbrenner Hearer Submitted Question: -What is the difference between theology and doctrine? -Can we find joy in exploring the mysteries of God? -What are good and trustworthy podcast to listen to? S…

Send us a Text Message. The season of Advent has begun. In addition to the sermon, we discuss Advent and some big hearer submitted questions. Preacher: Pastor Adam Steinbrenner Hearer Submitted Question: -Is Jeremiah 23:8 a reference to more modern day events like in 1948? -Are there any Old Testament prophecies being fulfilled today in this genera…

Send us a Text Message. Deaconess and vicar sit down to discuss not only vicar’s sermon on encouragement but also reflect a little further on the other readings for the Last Sunday of the Church Year. Preacher: Vicar Timothy Contreras Submit Sermon Questions: Email | podcast@stjohndublin.org Link to Sermon Church Website: stjohndublin.org Church Ce…

Send us a Text Message. Just Pastor Adam sits down to talk over this past Sunday’s sermon for the penultimate Sunday of the church year. Thanks be to God who will redeem our laughter. Preacher: Pastor Adam Steinbrenner Submit Sermon Questions: Email | podcast@stjohndublin.org Link to Sermon Church Website: stjohndublin.org Church Center: stjohndubl…

Send us a Text Message. ‘Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.’ Deaconess talks through vicar’s sermon from last Sunday and how the sermon focused on what to do when the meaning of a passage in Scripture seems unknown. Preacher: Vicar Timothy Contreras Hearer Submitted Question: -Did Jesus intend for his words here to be under…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we take up the Sunday sermon that looked at Revelation 7 on All Saints’ Day. We also lean into a heavier hearer submitted question. Preacher: Pastor Adam Steinbrenner Hearer Submitted Question: What do we say to someone suffering the loss of someone who was not a believer? Submit Sermon Questions: Email | po…

Send us a Text Message. Vicar Tim got to preach on Reformation. Today’s discussion goes into telling the truth of death and of our Savior who has saved us Preacher: Vicar Timothy Contreras Submit Sermon Questions: Email | podcast@stjohndublin.org Link to Sermon Church Website: stjohndublin.org Church Center: stjohndublin.churchcenter.com Thank you …

Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, we discuss the upcoming vote in Ohio about Issue 1. Instead of a brief chat, we hold an extended conversation that goes beyond the immediate details of Issue 1. We hope this long form episode allows for thoughtful reflection. After all, Christians are to live as those who belong not to the kingdoms of thi…

Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode, we talk through ideas like grace alone, praying for our enemies, and how our Lord prayed for us from his cross. Preacher: Pastor Adam Steinbrenner Hearer Submitted Question: -Did Jesus include Satan among those for whom he prayed? Submit Sermon Questions: Email | podcast@stjohndublin.org Link to Sermo…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we look at Vicar Tim’s sermon that dealt with Jacob’s Ladder. Inevitably, the discussion does shift to discussion about the grandeur of Concordia University Chicago. Preacher: Vicar Timothy Contreras Submit Sermon Questions: Email | podcast@stjohndublin.org Link to Sermon Church Website: stjohndublin.org Chu…

Send us a Text Message. We explore a little more of one of the sermons that Moses preached in Deuteronomy. As we discuss bribery we consider our Lord’s two natures being fully human and fully divine. Preacher: Pastor Adam Steinbrenner Hearer Submitted Questions: -What is churchly simony? -Did Luther commit bribery when he prayed during the storm to…

Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode, we discuss preaching on a proverb, the role of wisdom, and looking for Jesus in proverbs. Also, Deaconess Dehlia displays proverbial patience with Pastor Adam. Preacher: Pastor Adam Steinbrenner Hearer Submitted Question: Are all of Jesus’ words fitly spoken? Submit Sermon Questions: Email | podcast@s…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss Pastor Adam’s upcoming Conversations in Faith book study, which will read through Wesley Hill’s Spiritual Friendship. Signup for the Class Here Email | podcast@stjohndublin.org Church Website: stjohndublin.org Church Center: stjohndublin.churchcenter.com…

Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode, Deaconess Dehlia sits down with Vicar Tim to discuss his sermon on the raising of the widow of Nain’s son. They discuss connections to the Old Testament reading and how Jesus’ resurrection is different from the resurrections in Luke 7 and 1 Kings 17. Preacher: Vicar Timothy Contreras Submit Sermon Que…

Send us a Text Message. The podcast is back, and we are dealing with some of the last verses of Galatians. We also head into a discussion about the Law, its uses, and how Lutheran preaching is challenged by using the Law in sermons. Preacher: Pastor Adam Steinbrenner Hearer Submitted Question: -Why did we change how we count the Sundays from ‘After…