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Rev. Anthony Oliphant, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, IL, joins Andy and guest co-host Jordan Harms to talk about the “Searching Scripture” feature in the August 2023 issue of the Lutheran Witness titled "Count It All as Loss" on Philippians 3:1-7. This year, "Searching Scripture" will study the book of Philippians, so stay tuned each month for a new Bible study. Follow along and search Scripture with us!Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.Philippians 3:1-7Righteousness Through Faith in Christ3 Finally, my brothers,[a] rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you.2 Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. 3 For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God[b] and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh— 4 though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; 6 as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law,[c] blameless. 7 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ.Read full chapterFootnotesPhilippians 3:1 Or brothers and sisters; also verses 13, 17Philippians 3:3 Some manuscripts God in spiritPhilippians 3:6 Greek in the lawEnglish Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. esv.org

Rear Admiral Gregory N. Todd — Navy Chaplain and 28th Chief of Navy Chaplains, and Rev. James Hopkins — Navy Chaplain, join Andy and guest co-host Jordan Harms from the LCMS National Convention for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about their paths to becoming Navy Chaplains, the need for chaplains today, the most challenging and rewarding parts of serving as chaplains, and how others can serve as Navy Chaplains. Learn more about LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces at lcms.org/armedforces.Learn more about the Set Apart to Serve Initiative at lcms.org/setaparttoserve.Christ’s church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers.Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations.Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS:1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers.2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers.3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation.To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve.

Eden Keefe, LWML President (elected 2023), joins Andy and guest co-host Jordan Harms from the LCMS National Convention, to talk about how she got involved with the LWML, what the LWML "On the Go" podcast is, a recap of the recent LWML National Convention, and what she's looking forward to in the next Biennium. Learn more about the LWML at lwml.org.

Bishop Peter Anibati Abia of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of South Sudan/Sudan, joins Andy and guest co-host Jordan Harms from the LCMS National Convention to share a brief history of the Evangelical Lutheran Church South Sudan/Sudan, the prevailing religion in South Sudan/Sudan, how Lutherans are regarded in South Sudan and Sudan today, the current challenges in South Sudan and Sudan, and the newly minted partnership with the LCMS. Learn more about the Evangelical Lutheran Church of South Sudan/Sudan at elcss-s.org.

Dr. Dinku Bato, Africa Area Director for Lutheran Heritage Foundation (LHF), joins Andy and guest co-host Jordan Harms from the LCMS National Convention to talk about how he came to serve with Lutheran Heritage Foundation, the nature of his work with LHF, and the various requests for Lutheran books and resources in Africa. Learn more about Lutheran Heritage Foundation at lhfmissions.org.

Dr. Ted NaThalang, Asia Area Director for Lutheran Heritage Foundation (LHF), joins Andy and guest co-host Jordan Harms from the LCMS National Convention to talk about how he came to serve with Lutheran Heritage Foundation, the nature of his work with LHF, and the various requests for Lutheran books and resources in Asia. Learn more about Lutheran Heritage Foundation at lhfmissions.org.

Chaplain Craig Muehler, Director of LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, joins Andy and guest co-host Jordan Harms from the LCMS National Convention to talk about the St. Martin of Tours Silver Medal, who St. Martin of Tours is, and the recipient of this award at the National Convention. Learn more about Synod Convention at lcms.org/convention and Ministry to the Armed Forces at lcms.org/ministry-to-the-armed-forces.

Rev. Dr. Nathan Meador, Executive Assistant to the President of the LCMS South Wisconsin District, joins Andy and guest co-host Jordan Harms from the LCMS National Convention to talk about his role in the South Wisconsin District, this District's role in the National Convention this year, and what it means to be a Lutheran in Wisconsin. Find all things Convention at lcms.org/convention.

Matthew Machemer, Assistant Kantor at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series during Bach Week to talk about who helped him consider a career in church music, his path to where he is serving today, his responsibilities as a Kantor / Director of Parish Music, the influence of Bach in the role of a Kantor today, and what about Bach’s life and service to the Church has influenced him as a Kantor.Listen to all previous Bach Week episodes at kfuo.org/tag/bach-week.Christ’s church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers.Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations.Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS:1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers.2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers.3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation.To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve.

Dr. Martin Dicke, former LCMS missionary in Papua New Guinea and board member for David’s Harp, joins Andy and Sarah during Bach Week to talk about Bach’s celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Lutheran Chorale in 1724 with the Chorale Cantata Cycle, what is unique about the Lutheran chorale, how Luther's influence on church music was carried on by Bach, how the Chorale Cantata Cycle has persisted the test of time, and the resources David's Harp is producing in celebration of Reformation-era Lutheran music. Learn more about David's Harp at davidsharpmusic.org.Listen to all previous Bach Week episodes at kfuo.org/tag/bach-week.