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Bryan Stecker
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Dec 2, 2024 • 2h 48min
Dr. Tim Ahlman: The State of the Church, Ordination Routes, & Jordan Peterson
🎧 Welcome to Episode 51 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧🔗 Stay Connected with Us!Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes looks and more updates: https://www.instagram.com/otl_podcast_Join our Facebook community to engage with other listeners: https://www.facebook.com/onthelinepod💖 A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors:This episode is brought to you by:Trinity Lutheran Waconia: A Local Chuch With A Global Mission. Discover more about their mission at https://trinitywaconia.org/LCEF: Empowering Lutheran ministries with financial and leadership support. Learn how you can be part of their mission at https://lcef.org/🎙️ Listen to Us On Other Platforms:Can't get enough of On The Line? Find us on your favorite podcast platform through our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/otl_podcast_👉 Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and hit the bell icon so you never miss an episode!✍️ We Love Hearing from You!Leave a comment below sharing your thoughts on today's episode or suggest topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes.📣 Share the Love:Enjoyed the episode? Share it with your friends and help our community grow!Thank you for tuning in and supporting the On The Line Podcast. Until next time, stay connected, and keep the conversations going!Send us a text

Nov 25, 2024 • 58min
Dort Preus: Mother of 12, Grandmother of 85, Shares Wisdom
🎧 Welcome to Episode 50 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧Dort Preus is a devoted Lutheran wife and mother of 12 children, including 11 boys, and the grandmother to over 80 grandchildren. Her life’s work has been dedicated to raising her family in the Christian faith, relying on God's Word and Luther's Small Catechism as guiding lights. Through her wisdom, she shares the joys and challenges of motherhood, the importance of instilling faith in children, and the value of a strong, Christ-centered family. Her story is a testament to God's grace and the beauty of raising a family in His love.🔗 Stay Connected with Us!Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes looks and more updates: https://www.instagram.com/otl_podcast_Join our Facebook community to engage with other listeners: https://www.facebook.com/onthelinepod💖 A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors:This episode is brought to you by:Trinity Lutheran Waconia: A Local Chuch With A Global Mission. Discover more about their mission at https://trinitywaconia.org/LCEF: Empowering Lutheran ministries with financial and leadership support. Learn how you can be part of their mission at https://lcef.org/🎙️ Listen to Us On Other Platforms:Can't get enough of On The Line? Find us on your favorite podcast platform through our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/otl_podcast_👉 Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and hit the bell icon so you never miss an episode!✍️ We Love Hearing from You!Leave a comment below sharing your thoughts on today's episode or suggest topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes.📣 Share the Love:Enjoyed the episode? Share it with your friends and help our community grow!Thank you for tuning in and supporting the On The Line Podcast. Until next time, stay connected, and keep the conversations going!Send us a text

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Nov 18, 2024 • 2h 38min
Dr. Bryan Wolfmueller: Lessons of the Martyrs: Overcoming Fear & Death
🎧 Welcome to Episode 49 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧Dr. Bryan Wolfmueller is a Lutheran pastor, author, and LCMS speaker known for his engaging teaching style and theological depth. He has written books such as "Has American Christianity Failed?" and "A Martyr’s Faith in a Faithless World," which critique American evangelicalism and emphasize the distinctiveness of Lutheran theology. As a passionate advocate for catechesis, preaching, and teaching, he highlights the importance of the Lutheran Confessions and biblical teaching in understanding faith and life. Dr. Wolfmueller has a strong online presence through YouTube videos and podcasts, addressing topics like law and gospel, vocation, and the means of grace. He frequently explores the intersection of faith and modern culture, offering practical insights for Christians navigating contemporary challenges. His work aims to equip Christians with a clear understanding of Lutheran theology and its application to everyday life.🔗 Stay Connected with Us!Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes looks and more updates: https://www.instagram.com/otl_podcast_Join our Facebook community to engage with other listeners: https://www.facebook.com/onthelinepod💖 A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors:This episode is brought to you by:Trinity Lutheran Waconia: A Local Chuch With A Global Mission. Discover more about their mission at https://trinitywaconia.org/LCEF: Empowering Lutheran ministries with financial and leadership support. Learn how you can be part of their mission at https://lcef.org/🎙️ Listen to Us On Other Platforms:Can't get enough of On The Line? Find us on your favorite podcast platform through our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/otl_podcast_👉 Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and hit the bell icon so you never miss an episode!✍️ We Love Hearing from You!Leave a comment below sharing your thoughts on today's episode or suggest topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes.📣 Share the Love:Enjoyed the episode? Share it with your friends and help our community grow!Thank you for tuning in and supporting the On The Line Podcast. Until next time, stay connected, and keep the conversations going!Send us a text

Nov 11, 2024 • 1h 33min
Rev. Christian Einertson: Ancient Wisdom the Church Has Forgotten
🎧 Welcome to Episode 48 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧Rev. Christian Einertson, serving as a pastor in Southern Minneapolis, is also a distinguished candidate for a Ph.D. from Concordia Seminary, specializing in the Lutheran Confessions. His expertise extends to the nuanced denominational differences and complexity of Church history, positioning him as a leading voice on the significance of embracing our Christian heritage to inform and shape our future.🔗 Stay Connected with Us!Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes looks and more updates: https://www.instagram.com/otl_podcast_Join our Facebook community to engage with other listeners: https://www.facebook.com/onthelinepod💖 A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors:This episode is brought to you by:Trinity Lutheran Waconia: A Local Chuch With A Global Mission. Discover more about their mission at https://trinitywaconia.org/LCEF: Empowering Lutheran ministries with financial and leadership support. Learn how you can be part of their mission at https://lcef.org/🎙️ Listen to Us On Other Platforms:Can't get enough of On The Line? Find us on your favorite podcast platform through our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/otl_podcast_👉 Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and hit the bell icon so you never miss an episode!✍️ We Love Hearing from You!Leave a comment below sharing your thoughts on today's episode or suggest topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes.📣 Share the Love:Enjoyed the episode? Share it with your friends and help our community grow!Thank you for tuning in and supporting the On The Line Podcast. Until next time, stay connected, and keep the conversations going!Send us a text

Oct 28, 2024 • 1h 23min
Greg Joseph: Ballot Manipulation, Ukraine, and Election Expectations
🎧 Welcome to Episode 47 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧Greg Joseph is a practicing lawyer who has represented many high-profile cases defending against government overreach. He utilizes his Lutheran faith to stand on the front lines for religious liberty and human rights.See more of Pastor Eckhart’s work at: https://www.gottesdienst.org🔗 Stay Connected with Us!Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes looks and more updates: https://www.instagram.com/otl_podcast_Join our Facebook community to engage with other listeners: https://www.facebook.com/onthelinepodA Special Thank You to Our Sponsors:This episode is brought to you by:Trinity Lutheran Waconia: A Local Chuch With A Global Mission. Discover more about their mission at https://trinitywaconia.org/LCEF: Empowering Lutheran ministries with financial and leadership support. Learn how you can be part of their mission at https://lcef.org/Send us a text

Oct 21, 2024 • 1h 25min
Dr. Burnell Eckardt: A Case for the Holy Liturgy of the Christian Church
🎧 Welcome to Episode 46 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧The Rev. Burnell F. Eckardt Jr. is a Pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Kewanee, Illinois. He holds a PhD in historical theology from Marquette and an STM and MDiv from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. An author of several books and sometime composer of sacred music, he is known locally as the man behind the piano in the community jazz band.🔗 Stay Connected with Us!Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes looks and more updates: https://www.instagram.com/otl_podcast_Join our Facebook community to engage with other listeners: https://www.facebook.com/onthelinepodA Special Thank You to Our Sponsors:This episode is brought to you by:Trinity Lutheran Waconia: A Local Chuch With A Global Mission. Discover more about their mission at https://trinitywaconia.org/LCEF: Empowering Lutheran ministries with financial and leadership support. Learn how you can be part of their mission at https://lcef.org/Send us a text

Oct 14, 2024 • 2h 2min
Dale Ahlquist: The Life, Writings, and Timeless Wisdom of G.K. Chesterton
🎧 Welcome to Episode 45 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧🔗 Stay Connected with Us!Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes looks and more updates: https://www.instagram.com/otl_podcast_Join our Facebook community to engage with other listeners: https://www.facebook.com/onthelinepodA Special Thank You to Our Sponsors:This episode is brought to you by:Trinity Lutheran Waconia: A Local Chuch With A Global Mission. Discover more about their mission at https://trinitywaconia.org/LCEF: Empowering Lutheran ministries with financial and leadership support. Learn how you can be part of their mission at https://lcef.org/Send us a text

Oct 7, 2024 • 2h 1min
Dr. Kristen Einertson: Restoring Christian Habits In The Household
🎧 Welcome to Episode 44 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧Visit Kristen's website at https://allthehousehold.com/ to learn more and explore their work!🔗 Stay Connected with Us!Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes looks and more updates: https://www.instagram.com/otl_podcast_Join our Facebook community to engage with other listeners: https://www.facebook.com/onthelinepodA Special Thank You to Our Sponsors:This episode is brought to you by:Trinity Lutheran Waconia: A Local Chuch With A Global Mission. Discover more about their mission at https://trinitywaconia.org/LCEF: Empowering Lutheran ministries with financial and leadership support. Learn how you can be part of their mission at https://lcef.org/Send us a text

Sep 30, 2024 • 1h 12min
Christian Preus: Atheism & The Gods of the Culture
🎧 Welcome to Episode 43 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧🔗 Stay Connected with Us!Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes looks and more updates: https://www.instagram.com/otl_podcast_Join our Facebook community to engage with other listeners: https://www.facebook.com/onthelinepodA Special Thank You to Our Sponsors:This episode is brought to you by:Trinity Lutheran Waconia: A Local Chuch With A Global Mission. Discover more about their mission at https://trinitywaconia.org/LCEF: Empowering Lutheran ministries with financial and leadership support. Learn how you can be part of their mission at https://lcef.org/Send us a text

Sep 23, 2024 • 2h 13min
Rev. David Ramirez: How The Enlightenment Deceived Christians
🎧 Welcome to Episode 42 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧To learn more about Rev. David Ramirez or to better understand his arguments, please click below:https://www.academia.edu/89633865/Martin_Luther_and_Religious_Libertyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AZcPrqCcVI&list=PLYAOfZDQFyeuQ7EkkJBcDCEkgiIOxGNsjhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3mhpK7l8hEhttps://www.gottesdienst.org/podcast/2022/11/2/tgc-232-christian-nationalism?rq=ramirezhttps://www.amazon.com/Religion-People-Western-Europe-1789-1989/dp/0192892835/ref=sr_1_1https://www.cph.org/luthers-works-volume-13-selected-psalms-iihttps://www.cph.org/the-chief-theological-topics-loci-praecipui-theologici-1559http://www.ctsfw.net/media/pdfs/mackenziechallengeofhistory.pdfhttps://www.amazon.com/Peace-Studies-Medieval-Reformation-Traditions/dp/9004147160/ref=sr_1_1https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Nationalism-Biblical-Dominion-Discipling/dp/B0BCRZSHM3/https://www.amazon.com/Case-Christian-Nationalism-Stephen-Wolfe/dp/1957905336/🔗 Stay Connected with Us!Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes looks and more updates: https://www.instagram.com/otl_podcast_Join our Facebook community to engage with other listeners: https://www.facebook.com/onthelinepodA Special Thank You to Our Sponsors:This episode is brought to you by:Trinity Lutheran Waconia: A Local Chuch With A Global Mission. Discover more about their mission at https://trinitywaconia.org/LCEF: Empowering Lutheran ministries with financial and leadership support. Learn how you can be part of their mission at https://lcef.org/Send us a text