Rev. AJ Espinosa
Rev. AJ Espinosa

Host of Thy Strong Word

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It’s no coincidence that the favorite hymn for Rev. AJ Espinosa, host of Thy Strong Word, is Thy Strong Word. Working on his PhD from Concordia Seminary St. Louis, Pastor Espinosa takes breaks from his studies by beating the competition in his favorite video and board games, reading “Mere Christianity,” or getting some quality sleep. When he’s not mixing curries or whipping up a fresh flan for dessert, you may find him researching cryptocurrency, watching Star Trek Discovery, or jamming out to the Coco and Moana Spanish-language soundtracks (with his daughter, of course). Pastor Espinosa lives in California, where he enjoys time at the beach with his wife, Gaby, precious little girls Ellie and Natalie, and exceptionally friendly black cat Heike.

Marriage Priests
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Thy Strong Word – Ezra 9: Ezra Mourns Israel’s Covenant Faithlessness

Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Ezra 9.

Lord's Prayer
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Thy Strong Word – Ezra 8: Faithful Ezra Sent Levites and Protection

Rev. John Lukomski, retired pastor in Northfield, Minnesota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Ezra 8.

Ezra 7
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Thy Strong Word – Ezra 7: Ezra Arrives, Cooperating with Common Ground

Rev. Thomas Vanderbilt, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in Holt, Michigan, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Ezra 7.

Hebrews 2
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Thy Strong Word – Hebrews 2: The Founder of Salvation

Rev. Michael Salemink, Executive Director of Lutherans for Life, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Hebrews 2.

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Thy Strong Word – Ezra 6: Temple Completed, God Blesses through Government

Rev. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Florida, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Ezra 6.

Romans 8
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Thy Strong Word – Romans 8: Free from the Flesh, Meaning for the Body

Rev. Scott Stiegemeyer, Assistant Professor of Bioethics and Theology at Concordia University Irvine, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Romans 8.

Ezra 5
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Thy Strong Word – Ezra 5: Rebuild Restart, Confess Boldly amidst Uncertainty

Rev. Tim Scharr, President of the Southern Illinois District of the LCMS, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Ezra 5.

Psalm 30
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Thy Strong Word – Psalm 30: Joy Comes with the Morning

Rev. Ryan Ankersen, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fremont, Nebraska, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 30.

Ezra 4
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Thy Strong Word – Ezra 4: Love, Submission, and Samaritan Sabotage

Rev. Joseph Barlau, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Seymour, Indiana, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Ezra 4.

Ezra 3
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Thy Strong Word – Ezra 3: Reconstruction of Repentance and Reformation

Rev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, North Dakota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Ezra 3.