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Jun 10, 2025 • 58min
Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three Year Lectionary): Trinity Sunday – Pr. Sean Daenzer, 6/10/25 (1611)
Pr. Sean Daenzer Director of Worship for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod LCMS Worship
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Jun 9, 2025 • 29min
Freeing Kids from Smartphones, Part 1 – Clare Morell, 6/9/25 (1602)
Clare Morell, a Fellow and Director at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, discusses the challenges of smartphone addiction among children. She highlights its detrimental effects on mental health and social relationships, comparing it to substance addiction. Morell suggests practical solutions like a 30-day digital detox to encourage healthier tech habits. She emphasizes the need for parental guidance in reducing screen dependency and offers alternatives to smartphones that promote community engagement and real-world responsibilities.

Jun 9, 2025 • 28min
The Movie, “Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning” – Pr. Ted Giese, 6/9/25 (1601)
Pr. Ted Giese of Mount Olive Lutheran-Regina, Saskatchewan Pr. Giese’s Movie Reviews
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Jun 9, 2025 • 57min
Christianity and Other World Religions: New Age, Satanism and Rastafarianism – Dr. Adam Francisco, 6/9/25 (1603, Encore)
Dr. Adam Francisco, author, “One God, Many Gods” One God, Many Gods
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Jun 6, 2025 • 58min
This Week in Pop-Christianity: Charity Kalstrup on Not Backtalking God’s Word – Pr. Chris Rosebrough, 6/6/25 (1572)
Pr. Chris Rosebrough of Fighting for the Faith Fighting for the Faith
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Jun 6, 2025 • 58min
Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (1 Year Lectionary): Pentecost Sunday – Pr. Heath Curtis, 6/6/25 (1571)
Pr. Heath Curtis, President of the Southern Illinois District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod The Small Town Lutheran Church & Pastor Telling People What to Think
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Jun 5, 2025 • 58min
The Uniqueness of the Lutheran Reformation – Dr. Jordan Cooper, 6/5/25 (1563)
Dr. Jordan Cooper of Just and Sinner What Makes the Lutheran Reformation Unique? The Doctrine of God Just and Sinner Dr. Cooper’s Website
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Jun 5, 2025 • 43min
The Great Commission – Pr. Dan Voth, 6/5/25 (1562)
Pr. Dan Voth, author, “Clarifying the Great Commission” Clarifying the Great Commission
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Jun 5, 2025 • 15min
The Natural Family and Student Success – Tim Goeglein, 6/5/25 (1561)
Tim Goeglein of Focus on the Family How Family Structure Leads to Academic Success Stumbling Toward Utopia Toward a More Perfect Union
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Jun 4, 2025 • 44min
Name Changes in the Bible, Part 1 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 6/4/25 (1553)
Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Concordia Commentary on Lamentations The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah
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