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.

Daniel 5
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Thy Strong Word – Daniel 5: For the Prideful, the Writing’s on the Wall

Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Daniel 5.

Daniel 4
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Thy Strong Word – Daniel 4: From Majestic Tree to Crazy Stump

Rev. John Lukomski, retired pastor in Northlake, Minnesota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Daniel 4.

Daniel 3
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Thy Strong Word – Daniel 3: The Son of God Down in the Fiery Furnace

Rev. William Cwirla, pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Daniel 3.

Daniel 2
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Thy Strong Word – Daniel 2: The King’s Dream—The Multipart Statue

Rev. Brian Kachelmeier, pastor of Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church in Los Alamos, New Mexico, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Daniel 2.

Daniel 1
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Thy Strong Word – Daniel 1: Pagan Punishment and Testing

Rev. Darrin Sheek, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Anaheim, California, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Daniel 1.

John 19
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Thy Strong Word – 1 John 5: Blood of the Human Christ

Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in North St. Louis County, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 John 5.

1 John 4
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Thy Strong Word – 1 John 4: Test the Spirits—Love vs. Antichrist

Rev. Dr. Martin Noland, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in San Mateo, California, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 John 4.

Psalm 40
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Thy Strong Word – Psalm 40: The King Who Obeys, Thanks, and Prays

Host Rev. AJ Espinosa studies Psalm 40.

1 John 3
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Thy Strong Word – 1 John 3: A Tale of Two Churches

Rev. Dr. George Lobien, retired pastor from Lakeside Lutheran Church in Venice, Florida, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 John 3.

1 John 2
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Thy Strong Word – 1 John 2: Christ Our Advocate

Rev. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Florida, joins guest host Rev. Michael Meyer, Manager Disaster Response for the LCMS Office of National Mission, to study 1 John 2.