Peter Bender
Pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Sussex, Wisconsin, and director of the Concordia Catechetical Academy; featured guest speaking about All Saints Day and related liturgy.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 58min
Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (1 Year Lectionary): All Saints Day – Pr. Peter Bender, 10/30/25 (3035, Encore)
Pastor Peter Bender, the director of the Concordia Catechetical Academy, dives deep into All Saints Day and its rich history. He explores the origins of the celebration, emphasizing that saints are simply forgiven sinners. Peter discusses the importance of perseverance, resurrection, and the mystical union with Christ, providing comfort during persecution. He also highlights congregational practices of remembrance and connects scriptural themes to hymns, revealing how these elements unify the faithful across time.
Sep 25, 2025 • 58min
Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Peter Bender, 9/25/25 (2682, Encore)
Pastor Peter Bender, director of the Concordia Catechetical Academy, brings profound insights for the 15th Sunday after Trinity. He discusses the First Commandment, emphasizing trust in God's providence over worldly anxieties. Bender unpacks the hymn ‘What God Ordains Is Always Good,’ illustrating how faith reshapes our understanding of suffering. He also explores Psalm 86, revealing the importance of prayerful dependence, and connects teachings from Matthew 6, calling believers to prioritize God's kingdom while navigating life's challenges.
