

The Lutheran Hour
Lutheran Hour Ministries
The Lutheran Hour was first broadcast Oct. 2, 1930 and continues on the air today, making it the world’s oldest continually broadcast Christ-centered radio program.
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Aug 23, 2025 • 29min
Gideon, the Farmer General
Oswald Hoffmann, the former speaker known for his impactful sermons, revisits the compelling story of Gideon, an unexpected military leader. He elaborates on Gideon’s transformation from fear to faith, emphasizing how divine guidance shaped his courageous leadership against the Midianites. The discussion explores the challenges of living by faith amid modern fears and highlights God's unconventional methods in delivering His people. Hoffmann's reflections urge listeners to embrace grace and community, illustrating the timeless relevance of Gideon's journey.

Aug 16, 2025 • 29min
The Stuttering Man of Destiny
Archives August--Dr. Oswald Hoffmann recounts the story of Moses.

Aug 9, 2025 • 29min
Writing Him Off
After Jesus claimed the Old Testament was written about Him, the people of His hometown wrote Him off.

Aug 2, 2025 • 29min
Proclaim His Glory
Of course, we should search the Scriptures, but we search them for Jesus, the One to Whom the Scriptures point.

Jul 26, 2025 • 29min
Getting the Talk Started
God's Law-talk prepares us for God's Gospel-talk. Author Tim Carter (The Executioner's Redemption) is featured.

Jul 19, 2025 • 29min
God's Plan = Jesus
God's plans for us are not me-centered; they are Christ-centered. Dr. Zeigler talks with "Soul Surfer" author, Bethany Hamilton.

Jul 12, 2025 • 29min
Fearless and Endless Growing
God's Word grows like a perfect garden, bearing fruit in every season.

Jul 5, 2025 • 29min
A Little Light, Reading
The Book of Job is not light reading, but Christians read it in the Light of Christ.

Jun 28, 2025 • 29min
Honest to God
The Book of Job can teach us something about prayer and about how we can talk honestly to God, covered by Jesus.

Jun 21, 2025 • 29min
Should I Be Worried About the Devil?
The devil is real, but rather than fretting about the evil he can do, we rejoice in all that Christ has done to defeat him.