Tangible: Theology Learned and Lived

The topic of Christian nationalism is hot in the media. How does our theology influence our political involvement? "Luther is brilliant in his understanding of the two realms," says Dr. Joel Biermann, professor of systematic theology. "It's one of the most substantial areas where we see the tangible reality of theology hitting life."

Dr. Michael Fieberkorn's new book Battle of the Soul: Luther Reforms Vice and Virtue explores our perception of sin and our role in developing virtue. "We don't need to be afraid that we're selling out our Lutheran faith tradition…the more seriously you take sin, the more seriously you need to take the reality that Christ said it is finished." Dr. Michael Fieberkorn

What started as a pastor's personal interest grew to a community of neighbors working together and growing closer. Hear the story of an urban church that's reaching out in a surprising way. "Our passion for beekeeping has really connected us with lots of people…people you may never see in the pew." - Rev. Bill Wilson

Jessica Bordeleau speaks with Dr. Michael Zeigler, speaker of The Lutheran Hour, about his book "Christian Hope Among Rivals" and what he's learned from people outside of the church. Zeigler spoke on the topic at the 2023 Theological Symposium at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. "It isn't just giving them the right information or telling them the right things to do. It's showing them the faithfulness of Jesus in our actions." - Dr. Michael Zeigler

Guests Jacob Rhodes and Dr. David Maxwell discuss the ways in which our vocabulary and attitude towards unmarried adults influences their perception of value. "Over half the population now is single...How does [the church] actually talk about singleness?" - Jacob Rhodes

Guests Drew Oswald and Dr. Tim Saleska discuss prayers of lament and the ways in which they lead us to hope. "Laments are a prayer that tell God the horrible things that are going on and then really demand that He answer." – Drew Oswald

Guests Dr. David Lewis and Dr. Joel Okamoto explore the deep significance of the five women listed in the genealogy of Jesus. "When you read the genealogy and see those women, it's not really obvious why they're there… it's kind of a slow reveal." Dr. David Lewis

"The image is that the Bible is like an anvil on your chest that crushes the life out of you…this is the kind of thing that I think makes people want to hide." Dr. Maxwell In this episode we talk with Dr. David Maxwell and explore the ways in which our understanding of the law influences our honest repentance.

As dad to seven children, Dr. Kevin Golden has some experience with fatherhood. The sayings he heard from his own father shaped his ministry and his life. Tune in to hear how his theology is guiding his parenting.

"At the end of the day…Christians should think, first of all that they're children of God, and then they should reflect on how they performed. And that will drive each one of us to repentance and to faith." Dr. Robert Kolb