

Concord Matters from KFUO Radio
KFUO Radio
Study the Lutheran Confession of Faith found in the Book of Concord with lively discussions led by host Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the LCMS Minnesota North District, and guest LCMS pastors. Join us as these Christ-confessing Concordians read through and discuss our Lutheran doctrine in the Book of Concord in order to gain a deeper understanding of our Lutheran faith and practical application for our vocations.
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Oct 10, 2017 • 16h
There Is a Sentence That Is Just Fantastic --- 2017/10/10
"There is a sentence that is just fantastic." -Rev. Peter Ill
Host Rev. Sean Smith and guests Rev. Jonathan Fisk and Rev. Peter Ill discuss Article V (III): Of Love and the Fulfilling of the Law in the Apology of the Augsburg Confession. Today’s conversation, with Rev. Fisk in the peanut gallery, the empty echo of the world’s self-justifying love and why the meaning of words matters. Rev. Sean Smith is pastor of Immanuel-Campbell Hill and St. Paul-Wine Hill, Illinois. Rev. Jonathan Fisk is host of His Time and Cross Defense on Worldwide KFUO. Rev. Peter Ill is Senior Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, Illinois.

Oct 3, 2017 • 16h
Justification Attributed to Faith --- 2017/10/03
Host Rev. Sean Smith and guests Rev. Peter Ill and Peter Slayton discuss Article V (III): Of Love and the Fulfilling of the Law in the Apology of the Augsburg Confession, paragraphs 173-179. Today's conversation covers why justification is attributed to faith and not to love. Rev. Sean Smith is pastor of Immanuel-Campbell Hill and St. Paul-Wine Hill, Illinois. Rev. Peter Ill is Senior Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, Illinois. Peter Slayton is Social Media Manager for the LCMS.

Sep 26, 2017 • 16h
The Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article V (III) --- 2017/09/26
Host Rev. Sean Smith and guests Rev. Matt Wood, Rev. Gaven Mize, and Rev. Timothy Appel discuss Article V (III): Of Love and the Fulfilling of the Law in the Apology of the Augsburg Confession. Rev. Sean Smith is pastor of Immanuel-Campbell Hill and St. Paul-Wine Hill, Illinois. Rev. Matt Wood is pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Maplewood, Missouri. Rev. Gaven Mize is pastor of Augustana Lutheran Church in Hickory, North Carolina. Rev. Timothy Appel is pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Smithville, Texas.

Sep 19, 2017 • 16h
The Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article V (III) --- 2017/09/19
Host Rev. Charles Henrickson and guests Rev. Andrew Preus and Rev. Rod Zwonitzer discuss Article V (III): Of Love and the Fulfilling of the Law in the Apology of the Augsburg Confession. Rev. Charles Henrickson is pastor of St. Matthew-Bonne Terre, Missouri. Rev. Andrew Preus is pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. Rev. Rod Zwonitzer is retired and lives in The Villages, Florida.

Sep 12, 2017 • 16h
The Metaphors Have Taken Over (#ThanksInAdvance) --- 2017/09/12
Host Rev. Jonathan Fisk and guests Rev. Sean Smith, Rev. Peter Ill, and Peter Slayton discuss Article V (III): Of Love and the Fulfilling of the Law in the Apology of the Augsburg Confession. Today’s discussion digs into our need for Jesus and our sinful nature’s rejection of that thought. Rev. Jonathan Fisk is host of His Time and Cross Defense on Worldwide KFUO. Rev. Sean Smith is pastor of Immanuel-Campbell Hill and St. Paul-Wine Hill, Illinois. Rev. Peter Ill is Senior Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, Illinois. Peter Slayton is Social Media Manager for the LCMS.

Sep 11, 2017 • 16h
The Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article V (III) --- 2017/09/05
Host Rev. Jonathan Fisk and guests Rev. Sean Smith, Rev. Peter Ill, and Peter Slayton discuss Article V (III): Of Love and the Fulfilling of the Law in the Apology of the Augsburg Confession. Rev. Jonathan Fisk is host of His Time and Cross Defense on Worldwide KFUO. Rev. Sean Smith is pastor of Immanuel-Campbell Hill and St. Paul-Wine Hill, Illinois. Rev. Peter Ill is Senior Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, Illinois. Peter Slayton is Social Media Manager for the LCMS. Today’s study covers the proper distinction between Law and Gospel, chiefly understanding that the Law only accuses, never comforts, and always has an agenda.

Sep 1, 2017 • 16h
The Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article V (III) --- 2017/08/29
Host Rev. Jonathan Fisk and guests Rev. Sean Smith, Rev. Peter Ill, and Peter Slayton discuss Article V (III): Of Love and the Fulfilling of the Law in the Apology of the Augsburg Confession. Rev. Jonathan Fisk is host of Sharper Iron and Cross Defense on Worldwide KFUO. Rev. Sean Smith is pastor of Immanuel-Campbell Hill and St. Paul-Wine Hill, Illinois. Rev. Peter Ill is Senior Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, Illinois. Peter Slayton is Social Media Manager for the LCMS.

Aug 22, 2017 • 16h
The Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article V (III) --- 2017/08/22
Host Rev. Joshua Scheer and guests Rev. Lincoln Winter and Rev. Adam Koontz discuss Article V (III): Of Love and the Fulfilling of the Law in the Apology of the Augsburg Confession, beginning at paragraph 114. Rev. Joshua Scheer is senior pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Rev. Lincoln Winter is pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Wheatland, Wyoming. Rev. Adam Koontz is pastor of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Lititz and Concordia Lutheran Mission in Annville, Pennsylvania.

Aug 15, 2017 • 16h
The Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article V (III) --- 2017/08/15
Host Rev. Charles Henrickson and guest Rev. Matt Wood discuss Article V (III): Of Love and the Fulfilling of the Law in the Apology of the Augsburg Confession, paragraphs 103-113. Rev. Charles Henrickson is pastor of St. Matthew-Bonne Terre, Missouri. Rev. Matt Wood is the pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Maplewood, Missouri.

Aug 8, 2017 • 16h
In Which Pastor Smith Talks About Stalking Movie Stars --- 2017/08/08
Host Rev. Jonathan Fisk and guests Rev. Sean Smith, Rev. Peter Ill, and Peter Slayton discuss Article V (III): Of Love and the Fulfilling of the Law in the Apology of the Augsburg Confession. Today’s conversations covers why "faith alone" is so important, the addiction of works righteousness, why love is good but does not justify, and why we can only love as God’s gift. Rev. Jonathan Fisk is host of His Time and Cross Defense on Worldwide KFUO. Rev. Sean Smith is pastor of Immanuel-Campbell Hill and St. Paul-Wine Hill, Illinois. Rev. Peter Ill is Senior Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, Illinois. Peter Slayton is Social Media Manager for the LCMS.