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Bryan Stecker
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Nov 18, 2024 • 2h 39min
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 texthttps://memento70.com/

Nov 11, 2024 • 1h 34min
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 texthttps://memento70.com/

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 texthttps://memento70.com/

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 texthttps://memento70.com/

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 texthttps://memento70.com/

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 texthttps://memento70.com/

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 texthttps://memento70.com/

Sep 23, 2024 • 2h 14min
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 texthttps://memento70.com/

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Sep 16, 2024 • 2h 18min
Evan Scamman: Defending Confessional Lutheranism
In this engaging discussion, Evan Scamman, a writer for Godistines and part of the Missile Project, defends confessional Lutheranism and its traditional values. He tackles the impact of mega churches on Lutheran identity and emphasizes the importance of doctrinal integrity in a rapidly changing landscape. Scamman also navigates sensitive topics like women’s roles in the church and the theology of forgiveness, shedding light on the unique blend of Lutheran heritage with contemporary challenges. His insights offer a profound reflection on faith and community.

Sep 9, 2024 • 1h 30min
Dr. Peter Scaer: Modern Day Heresies & How to Respond
Welcome to Episode 40 of On The Line!🔗 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/Check out one of our favorite blogs: https://www.gottesdienst.org/gottesblogSend us a texthttps://memento70.com/


