In this episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about the life of Paul and the early church in Galatia, specifically through the lens of Luther’s introduction on the Letter to the Galatians. Don’t have a copy? You can find one at wolfmueller.co/martin-luthers-introduction-to-pauls-epistle-to-the-galatians. Pastor Wolfmueller digs into the concept ...…

On today’s episode, Rev. Brian Flamme joins Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller to talk about apologetics and how the shepherd defends the sheep.“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” John 10:11 ESVThey also discuss the implications of this statement in Scripture and in our lives today.Guest Rev. Brian Flamme, pastor o ...…

On today's episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about three surprises in the Lord's Prayer. These surprises are:You'll have to listen.We'd include them in the show notes,but that would be a spoiler.Host Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, Senior Pastor at Hope Lutheran Church in Aurora, Colorado, and author of the book Has American Christianity Failed?, t ...…

Today, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about Paul’s instructions on prayer, the work of prayer, gratefulness versus thankfulness, and why we pray. Find the article from Pastor Wolfmueller at wolfmueller.co/prayer-3.Host Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, Senior Pastor at Hope Lutheran Church in Aurora, Colorado, and author of the book Has American Christiani ...…

In today’s episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller gives the “Love Story in 3 Acts” walking through Jesus’ journey to the cross in the theater of your imagination. Hear about the stark reality of Jesus being numbered with sinners as He is crucified and raised for you.Act I: Love on TrialAct II: Love on a CrossAct III: Love Set LooseHost Rev. Bryan Wolf ...…

On today’s episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller opens by talking about being spiritual but not religious, or how Christianity is a relationship not a religion, and how that doesn’t really work for Christians. Then, he teaches a game called “10 Commandments in the News” and plays a few rounds with you, the listener. What do the 10 Commandments protec ...…

In the first part of today’s episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about atheism and evolution, including the gaps in evolutionary theory:nothing to somethingdeath to lifeone cell to two cellsasexual to sexual reproductionunconsciousness to consciousnessThen, Rev. Scott Stiegemeyer joins in to talk about transhumanism, which is the theory that ...…

In the first part of today’s episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about the four important theological pillars, including the human relationship to sin and how and why we talk about worldview.1. creation2. incarnation3. redemption4. resurrectionThen, Pastor Brian Kachelmeier joins in to talk about the forgiveness of sins as the foundation of m ...…

In the first part of today’s episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about wrestling with God, like Jacob wrestling with God and the Canaanite woman whom Jesus gives the silent treatment. Then, pastor Geoffrey Boyle joins in to talk about the Easter Orthodox critique on the Roman Catholic papacy and the primacy of Peter, including taking a Biblic ...…

In the first part of today’s episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about the temptation of Jesus by the devil in the wilderness in Matthew 4, including practicing reading the scriptures with imagination, and how temptation will be gone in the resurrection. Then, Pastor Warren Graff joins in to talk about understanding the world around us in thi ...…

In today’s episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller answers questions on curious topics from his listeners. Send him your questions at wolfmueller.co or on his Facebook page. Here are today’s questions for discussion:1. What is the difference between how the Reformed and Lutherans view repentance? Clarify the statement “Repentance is being found by Jesu ...…

In the first part of today’s episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about Isaiah 55 and how *efficacious and creative God’s word is, and how even though it feels like we have a million off-ramps from the Christian faith, we only have three enemies: the devil, the world, and the flesh. Then, Rev. Brian Flamme joins in to talk about the Word and t ...…

In the first part of today’s episode, guest host Rev. Evan Goeglein talks about what’s unique about Christianity and where Jesus comes to us. Then, guest Rev. Mark Pierson joins in to talk about the Dead Sea Scrolls and what they tell us about ancient Judaism, Christianity, the Scriptures, and Jesus, and whether these scrolls change anything th ...…

In the first part of today's episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about seven things the Bible says about itself: Inspired, Inerrant, Infallible, Clarity, Sufficient, Efficacy, and Awesome. Then, guest Rev. Sean Daenzer joins in to talk about the Transfiguration, as in Matthew 17, Mark 9, and Luke 9. Pastor Daenzer also talks about Jesus' humi ...…

Today, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about Paul’s instructions on prayer, the work of prayer, gratefulness versus thankfulness, and why we pray. Find the article from Pastor Wolfmueller at wolfmueller.co/prayer-3.Host Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, Senior Pastor at Hope Lutheran Church in Aurora, Colorado, and author of the book Has American Christiani ...…

In the first part of today's episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about the fear of the Lord, whether it's holy awe and respect, how fear shapes your life, and how the fear of God sets you free. Rev. Geoffrey Boyle joins in to talk about Christ in the Old Testament, how the Old Testament is more than a warm up to the New Testament, how the ent ...…

In today’s episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about using feelings to figure out where the Holy Spirit is, as Martin Luther writes about in “On the Councils and the Church,” and the seven marks of the church. Find this for download at wolfmueller.co/lutheroncouncils.It has God’s Word.Baptism is rightly taught and administrated.The Lord’s Sup ...…

In the first part of today’s episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about how baptism is right next door to salvation whenever it’s talked about in the Bible. Guest Rev. Todd Wilken joins in to talk about what it means to be broken, why we talk about brokenness, and how this talk can be dangerous.Rev. Todd Wilken, host of Issues, Etc and Assista ...…

In the first part of today's episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about the burning of brother Henry and what we make of a martyr's death. Rev. Evan Goeglein joins in to talk about confessing the faith in our culture, what martyrdom really means, the estate of the family, and how the family unit is a unique gift from God.Guest Rev. Evan Goegle ...…

In the first part of today's episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about the Parable of the Prodigal Son and what it means to be a son or a slave. Rev. Sean Daenzer joins in to talk more about the Parable of the Prodigal Son, what the mirror of the law means for us especially walking through the 10 Commandments, and the Beichtspeigel you can se ...…

In the first part of today’s episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about how most people read the Bible the wrong way like it’s an instruction book, and the two major doctrines in the Bible. Rev. Warren Graff joins in to talk about social credit score, how rating morality and virtue could affect a person’s entire life, how the law from governme ...…

In the first part of today’s episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller fights theological boredom by talking about how the devil puts us in bondage through the fear of death. Rev. Brian Kachelmeier then joins in to talk about the parallel between baptism and justification in both Galatians and Romans.Host Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, Senior Pastor at Hope Lut ...…

In the first part of today's episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about what Epicureanism is and where to recognize it in today's culture. In the remainder of the episode, Rev. Wolfmueller takes us through a Bible study of Revelation 20 and the millennium, what all those different beliefs regarding end times mean, and an appropriate understand ...…

Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller begins this episode talking about the three places the devil attacks, and Rev. Geoff Boyle joins in to talk about the theology of the body, why our bodies are important even when we die, and Gnosticism, specifically as talked about in the book by Pope John Paul II titled "Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the B ...…

In the first part of today’s episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about how to read the Bible and engaging your imagination while reading the text while asking what the picture is. He and Rev. Warren Graff also talk about baptism and resurrection, referencing Romans 6:4. Rev. Graff also bring discussion about the sickness of anti-Semitism, rac ...…

In the first part of today’s episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about glory in Christ and boasting in the Lord. Then, Pastor Evan Goeglein joins the conversation to talk about theodicy and why suffering and evil happen. Today’s episode is a rebroadcast from August 6, 2018.Guest Rev. Evan Goeglein, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Rogue Riv ...…

In the first part of today's episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about the three estates, where they come from, why and how they were instituted. In the second half, Rev. Sean Daenzer joins in to talk about dying a Christian death in both individuals and congregations.Guest Rev. Sean Daenzer, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend & ...…

In the first part of today's episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about the concepts in Ephesians 6 about Christian warfare, and Rev. Brian Flamme joins in to talk about ghosts, souls, and what happens after death.Guest Rev. Brian Flamme, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Roswell, New Mexico, joins host Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, Senior Pasto ...…

In today’s episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about using feelings to figure out where the Holy Spirit is, as Martin Luther writes about in “On the Councils and the Church,” and the seven marks of the church. Find this for download at wolfmueller.co/lutheroncouncils.It has God’s Word.Baptism is rightly taught and administrated.The Lord’s Sup ...…

In today’s episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about seven myths about death and dying. We’ll even tell you what the myths are and then you can listen to Rev. Wolfmueller talk about why they’re myths.- Death is natural.- After death, a Christian will be judged.- When you die you become an angel- When you die you are through with your body.- C ...…

In the first part of today's episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks through his theses on love, including: - Love is the summary of the law - Love is not a replacement of the law - Love takes shape according to the 10 commandments - Love is shaped by the needs of the neighbor - Love of God is connected to the love of the neighbor - Command to lo ...…

In the first part of today’s episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about how to be a Pharisee. For the rest of the program, Rev. Warren Graff brings us what economist David P. Goldman says about how our culture looks at history and the worth of a person. He also talks about what our Lord gives us to know about history, including how understandi ...…

In today’s episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about seven myths about death and dying. We’ll even tell you what the myths are and then you can listen to Rev. Wolfmueller talk about why they’re myths.- Death is natural.- After death, a Christian will be judged.- When you die you become an angel- When you die you are through with your body.- C ...…

In the first part of today’s episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about the Lord providing for us and advice for those who worry (which is basically all of us about something.) For the rest of the episode, Rev. Geoff Boyle joins in to talk about how Homer’s Iliad relates to vocation, (what we think are) emergencies, worry, anxiety, and our hum ...…

Pastor Wolfmueller begins today's episode talking about righteousness and the standard of God's law in his first segment. Then, guest Pastor Warren Graff joins in to talk about a fascinating subject: how the 10 Commandments are attacked in culture and government, the Communist assault on the day of rest, how we understand rest according to the ...…

In the first part of today’s episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about why the martyrs are the heroes of the church and how you can learn about other people just by knowing who their heros are. Then, Rev. Brian Flamme joins in to talk about conscience and Luther’s introduction to the book of Galatians, including how it relates to when you’re ...…

In the first part of today’s episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about thankfulness, including if there’s a difference between natural thankfulness and Christian thankfulness. Pastor Kachelmeier joins in to talk about the mediator, Jesus Christ, and why that role is incredibly important for your salvation.Guest Rev. Brian Kachelmeier, pastor ...…

Today’s conversation covers addiction to making a case for our own worth, and Pastor Graff brings discussion about a new law in Denmark banning women from wearing burqas, and how that relates to Christian theology of what it means to show your face to someone. Guest Rev. Warren Graff, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico, ...…

In the first part of today’s episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about glory in Christ and boasting in the Lord. Then, Pastor Evan Goeglein joins the conversation to talk about theodicy and why suffering and evil happen.Guest Rev. Evan Goeglein, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Rogue River, Oregon, and co-host of “Table Talk” podcast, joins ...…

In the first part of today’s episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about what the doctrine of sanctification means and how we experience it. In the rest of the episode, guest Rev. Sean Daenzer talks about the Lord’s Supper, the relationship between the body/blood and bread/wine, and how you do theology.Guest Rev. Sean Daenzer, pastor of Peace L ...…

Today’s conversation covers capital "T" Truth versus little "t" truth, human philosophy undermining the church, and lies as the realm of demons. Guests Rev. Samuel Bobby from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and Rev. Dr. John Sias, Secretary of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, discuss Francis Pieper’s Christliche Dogmati ...…

In the first part of today’s episode, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller talks about Gnosticism and how it can tempt us to act like we’re atheists, and Rev. Brian Flamme joins in to talk about how we read the Bible and why denominations don’t get the same things out of the scriptures in light of writings by Johann Gerhard.Guest Rev. Brian Flamme from Imman ...…

Pastor Wolfmueller begins today’s episode talking about righteousness and the standard of God’s law in his first segment. Then, guest Pastor Warren Graff joins in to talk about a fascinating subject: how the 10 Commandments are attacked in culture and government, the Communist assault on the day of rest, how we understand rest according to the ...…

Today's conversation covers our Lutheran confessions as contained in the Small Catechism, particularly Rev. Jonathan Fisk's new book Echo: Unbroken Truth Worth Repeating Again available from Concordia Publishing House. Guest Rev. Jonathan Fisk, Senior Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Rockford, Illinois, and host of KFUO Radio's Sharper Iro ...…

Guests Rev. Rob Riebau, Developer of Emerging Products for Concordia Publishing House in St. Louis, Missouri, and Rev. Matt Gunia from Ascension Lutheran Church in Niles, Illinois, join host Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, Senior Pastor at Hope Lutheran Church in Aurora, Colorado, and author of the book Has American Christianity Failed?, to discuss Fra ...…

Guest Rev. Shawn Linnell from Trinity Lutheran Church in Blair, Nebraska, joins host Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, Senior Pastor at Hope Lutheran Church in Aurora, Colorado, and author of the book Has American Christianity Failed?, to discuss Francis Pieper’s Christliche Dogmatik, or Christian Dogmatics, so that you know why you believe what you beli ...…

Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, Senior Pastor at Hope Lutheran Church in Aurora, Colorado, and author of the book Has American Christianity Failed?, hosts guest Rev. Micah Glenn, Executive Director of The Lutheran Hope Center in Ferguson, Missouri, to discuss Francis Pieper’s Christliche Dogmatik, or Christian Dogmatics, so that you know why you believ ...…

Today's conversation covers addiction to making a case for our own worth, and Pastor Graff brings discussion about a new law in Denmark banning women from wearing burqas, and how that relates to Christian theology of what it means to show your face to someone. Guest Rev. Warren Graff, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico, ...…

Guests Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa, and Rev. Samuel Bobby from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Aberdeen, South Dakota, join host Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, Senior Pastor at Hope Lutheran Church in Aurora, Colorado, and author of the book Has American Christianity Failed? ...…

Today's conversation covers John Calvin, reading the Old Testament, and rightly understanding the prophets. Guest Rev. Brian Flamme from Immanuel Lutheran Church in Roswell, New Mexico, joins host Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, Senior Pastor at Hope Lutheran Church in Aurora, Colorado, and author of the book Has American Christianity Failed?, to conve ...…