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May 20, 2025 • 58min
The Table of Duties in Luther’s Small Catechism, Part 2 – Pr. David Petersen, 5/20/25 (1401)
Pr. David Petersen of Gottesdienst: The Journal of Lutheran Liturgy God With Us Gottesdienst: The Journal of Lutheran Liturgy.
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May 19, 2025 • 31min
Teaching the Apostles’ Creed through Storytelling – Katie Schuermann, 5/19/25 (1393)
Katie Schuermann, author, “The Creed Series” The Big Father and His Little Boy The Beloved Son and His Brother
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May 19, 2025 • 28min
School Choice Measures in the Federal Budget Bill – Joy Pullmann, 5/19/25 (1392)
Joy Pullmann of The Federalist Joy Pullmann’s Columns at The Federalist False Flag: Why Queer Politics Mean the End of America The Education Invasion: How Common Core Fights Parents for Control of American Kids
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May 19, 2025 • 58min
Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three Year Lectionary): The Sixth Sunday of Easter – Pr. Sean Daenzer, 5/19/25 (1391)
Pr. Sean Daenzer Director of Worship for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod LCMS Worship
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May 16, 2025 • 23min
Two Pro-Transgender Bills in Colorado – Glenn Stanton, 5/16/25 (1362)
Glenn Stanton of Focus on the Family Colorado’s Transgender Sanctuary State Bill Is Too Radical For California
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May 16, 2025 • 58min
Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (1 Year Lectionary): The Fifth Sunday of Easter – Pr. Heath Curtis, 5/16/25 (1363)
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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May 16, 2025 • 36min
Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 5/16/25 (1361)
Audio Open Lines
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May 15, 2025 • 58min
The Table of Duties in Luther’s Small Catechism, Part 1 – Pr. David Petersen, 5/15/25 (1353)
Pr. David Petersen of Gottesdienst: The Journal of Lutheran Liturgy God With Us Gottesdienst: The Journal of Lutheran Liturgy.
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May 15, 2025 • 27min
How the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Dealt with False End-Times Teaching – Pr. Ben Ball, 5/15/25 (1352)
Pr. Ben Ball is the senior pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hamel, Illinois, and a vice president of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. He discusses the church's historical battle against false end-times teachings, emphasizing the need for doctrinal integrity. The podcast highlights key figures and challenges faced by early Lutheran ministers in Southern Illinois, delves into controversies over Kiliasm, and recounts the journey of reconciliation for those who strayed from true teachings, reinforcing the importance of maintaining sound doctrine for spiritual guidance.

May 15, 2025 • 33min
Your Unanswered Bible Questions – Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller & Pr. Brian Kachelmeier, 5/15/25 (1351)
Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Brian Kachelmeier tackle intriguing theological questions. Wolfmueller delves into the moral implications of intentionally creating fatherless families through biblical teachings. Kachelmeier sheds light on the diverse roles of the Holy Spirit in sanctification. They discuss the weight of cremation versus burial in Christian belief, emphasizing emotional ties and tradition. The conversation extends to the significance of physical presence in funerals and the hope of resurrection. Lastly, they highlight upcoming church conferences and explore marriage's parallels to Christ's love.