In this episode, we continue to look at the orders of creation, but this time from the perspective of the first use of the law. Links discussed in the episode: The Orders of Creation — Marriage & Family Conference, Cole Camp, MO. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Special Guest: Fr. Adam Koontz ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to t…

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for The Fifth Sunday after Trinity, Luke 5:1–11. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can rea…

In this episode, we look at Lutheran Classical Education and what role it will play in staving off the cultural creep into the church. Links discussed in the episode: https://www.lutherclassical.org/ https://www.lutherclassical.org/conference/ https://cc.lutherclassical.org/ ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Special Guest: Fr. Harold Ristau ----…

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for The Fourth Sunday after Trinity, Luke 6:36-42.. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can …

Preaching for funerals is difficult. Not because the the task is different but the circumstances are unique. Those circumstances often lead preachers to focus too much on one thing and too little on another. In this episode, Stephen Preus unpacks eight things to keep in mind when taking up the task of preaching for a funeral, based on his book How …

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for The Third Sunday after Trinity, Luke 15:1-10 (11-32). ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ Yo…

Why does God give order? In this episode, we explore the reasons for God’s good order in the church, and why we should embrace it. Andrew Preus presentation at Marriage & Family Conference, Cole Camp, MO. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Andrew Preus ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https:/…

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for The Second Sunday after Trinity, Luke 14:15-24. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can …

In this episode, I go straight to the source on the events that led to and the reasons why Fr. Mark Lovett and his congregation received Mr. Ryan Turnipseed into membership, who was excommunicated from his former congregation. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Mark Lovett ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the …

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for The First Sunday after Trinity, Luke 16:19-31. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can r…

In this episode, we talk about how to address, not so much the weaknesses of the lectionary, but of our current practice and circumstances, so that the whole counsel of God may be taught. Here is the original blog post on the subject: Heath Curtis, Addressing Weaknesses of the Lectionary ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Heath…

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for The Feast of the Most Holy Trinity, John 3:1-17. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can…

Why does God give order? In this episode, we explore the reasons for God’s good order in the family, and why we should embrace it. Andrew Preus presentation at Marriage & Family Conference, Cole Camp, MO. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Andrew Preus ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https:/…

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for The Feast of Pentecost, Acts 2:1–21; John 14:23–31. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You …

At the Faith of Our Fathers Conference, Ramirez presented on The Antinomian Distaste for Old Testament Particularity. In this discussion, we focus on some of those particularities and how to combat them. Resources mentioned: God’s Hand in Our Lives (Sunday School Curriculum) Lutheran Treasures of Old Missouri — Bible Study Resources CFW Walther, “S…

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for The Seventh Sunday of Easter, John 15:26-16:4. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can r…

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for The Sixth Sunday of Easter, John 16:23–33. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read …

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for The Fifth Sunday of Easter, John 16:5-15 ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read th…

There is always some program of concern for the wellness of clergy and other church workers. While laudable, there is a missing component. In this episode, we discuss the biggest issue with those serving in the Office of the Ministry: namely morale. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Larry Beane ----more---- Become a Patron! Yo…

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for The Fourth Sunday of Easter, John 16:16–22. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read…

In this episode Dr. Schulz and I discuss his new book Anatomy of an Implosion. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten (@RevBraats) Regular Guest: Dr. Gregory Schulz ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read the Gottesblog here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/gottesblog/ You…

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for The Third Sunday of Easter, John 10:11–16. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read …

In this episode of book talk, the author and I discuss his new book Leadership & Emotional Sabotage. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten (@RevBraats) Regular Guest: Dr. Joe Rigney (@joe_rigney) ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read the Gottesblog here: https://www.…

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for The Second Sunday of Easter, John 20:19-31. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read…

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for The Resurrection of Our Lord (Easter Day), Mark 16:1-8. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ …