What-Not: The Podcast

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about:  Is joy apathy? How does a pastor discern his teaching? Is a childlike faith simpleton-ism? Send your questions to www.wolfmueller.co/contact.  Also, don’t forget to sign up for the free weekly email, Wednesday What-Not, www.wolfmueller.co/wednesday  Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX.  Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sunday-drive-home/message

Pastors tackle the heated topic of women's ordination, discussing its implications for congregational unity. They emphasize the importance of every Christian engaging with theology and exploring how differing beliefs can affect communion practices across denominations. The conversation shifts to the role of suffering in faith, highlighting how understanding Christ's own trials can reshape perspectives on personal pain. Listeners are encouraged to seek spiritual guidance and strengthen their biblical literacy to navigate these complex issues.

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about: Is sin God's will? Does Lutheranism cause people to sin more? Do Lutherans do evangelism? Mentioned in this episode: "A Lutheran Theology of Evangelism" https://wolfmueller.co/a-lutheran-theology-of-evangelism-some-theses/ Send your questions to www.wolfmueller.co/contact. Also, don’t forget to sign up for the free weekly email, Wednesday What-Not, www.wolfmueller.co/wednesday Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX. Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sunday-drive-home/message

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about: * Does God bless lemon trees? * Will there be baseball in the new heaven and earth? What do we do in the resurrection? * It is wrong to work in volatile companies? * What is God's will for my life? We also have some book recommendations. Send your questions to www.wolfmueller.co/contact. Also, don’t forget to sign up for the free weekly email, Wednesday What-Not, www.wolfmueller.co/wednesday Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX. Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sunday-drive-home/message

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about:  1/ How to fight habitual sins. https://wolfmueller.co/progressive-mortification-how-to-humble-the-flesh/ https://wolfmueller.co/how-to-deal-with-lust-advice-from-martin-luther/ 2/ Help for Christian moms. 3/ Are there two Judgments? https://wolfmueller.co/dispensationalism/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6HeNmA0PXE https://wolfmueller.co/1462-what-i-wish-my-non-lutheran-family-understood-about-the-end-times-5-26-21/ 4/ What about cremation? https://wolfmueller.co/a-catechism-on-death-life-and-the-resurrection/ Send your questions to www.wolfmueller.co/contact.  Also, don’t forget to sign up for the free weekly email, Wednesday What-Not, www.wolfmueller.co/wednesday  Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX.  Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sunday-drive-home/message

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about: **Does forgiveness get old? (Smalcald III.IV: https://bookofconcord.org/smalcald-articles/iii/of-the-gospel/) **Does Paul agree with Jesus? Machen "Liberalism and Christianity" https://twitter.com/search?q=%40bwolfmueller%20machen&src=typed_query **How can I honor an abusive father? Martn Luther on the 4th Commandment: https://bookofconcord.org/large-catechism/ten-commandments/#lc-i-0103 Send your questions to www.wolfmueller.co/contact. Also, don’t forget to sign up for the free weekly email, Wednesday What-Not, www.wolfmueller.co/wednesday --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sunday-drive-home/message

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about:  How do we talk to non-Trinitarians, especially Mormons, about God? (Mormonism Research Ministry website: https://www.mrm.org/) Is worry a sin? How do we understand passages like James 2 that seem to connect faith and works? (The Lutheran Confessions on James 2, https://wolfmueller.co/justified-by-works-the-lutheran-confessions-on-james-224/) What does Paul mean in 2 Timothy when he indicates that "women will be saved through childbearing? Martin Luther's description of faith: https://wolfmueller.co/martin-luthers-description-of-faith/ New book: Holy Baptism: An Anthology Send your questions to www.wolfmueller.co/contact.  Also, don’t forget to sign up for the free weekly email, Wednesday What-Not, www.wolfmueller.co/wednesday  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sunday-drive-home/message

Join Pastor James Neuendorf, a missionary to Puerto Rico, as he dives deep into the intersection of faith and artificial intelligence. He discusses the urgent need for biblical wisdom in navigating misinformation and mental health challenges. The conversation critically examines the rise of deep fake technology and its implications on trust. Neuendorf also highlights the importance of sacramental theology in combating modern despair, reflecting on how remote worship reshaped community during the pandemic.

The discussion centers around how to communicate with teens about LGBTQ+ topics, encouraging sensitivity and understanding. It explores the complexities of biblical confession and the Ten Commandments, including misconceptions about their numbering. The speakers delve into the challenges pastors face regarding homosexual temptation, emphasizing self-awareness and accountability. Gender roles in the church are examined, promoting distinct but complementary functions. Finally, the importance of grounding truth in faith rather than societal trends is underscored.

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological questions, and reflect on current events in the light of God's wisdom and courage. In this episode we answer the questions: * What's a confessional Lutheran? * How do I know if the devil is accusing or the Holy Spirit is convicting? * Is God a narcissist? Send in your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.cp/contact --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sunday-drive-home/message