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.

1 Samuel 14
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Thy Strong Word – 1 Samuel 14: Come What May, Saul to Glory, His Son to God

Rev. Steven Theiss, retired LCMS pastor, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 14.

1 Samuel 13
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Thy Strong Word – 1 Samuel 13: Farmer Saul Charges Ahead, ☧ Waits & Submits

Rev. Dr. Alfonso O. Espinosa, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Irvine, California, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 13.

1 Samuel 12
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Thy Strong Word – 1 Samuel 12: Repent of “Sauling,” ☧ Forgives, Blesses in Saul

Rev. Darrin Sheek, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Anaheim, California, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 12.

1 Samuel 11
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Thy Strong Word – 1 Samuel 11: Spirit Fills Saul/☧ to Unite & Save God’s People

Rev. David Andrus, pastor of Abiding Savior Lutheran Church in St. Louis and Not-Alone.net Ministries, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 11.

1 Samuel 10
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Thy Strong Word – 1 Samuel 10: Son of Kish/Joseph/God? 1st ☧ Hidden in Saul

Rev. Scott Adle, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 10.

1 samuel 9
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Thy Strong Word – 1 Samuel 9: Lil’ Benjamin to Feast as ☧, God’s Flawed Tools

Rev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, North Dakota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 9.

1 samuel 8
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Thy Strong Word – 1 Samuel 8: Saul over Joel, “Reasonable” Pick, Merciful ☧

Rev. John Shank, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 8.

1 Samuel 7
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Thy Strong Word – 1 Samuel 7: ☧ the Humble Ebenezer, Reform w/ Repentance

Rev. John Lukomski, retired LCMS pastor, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 7.

Psalm 113
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Thy Strong Word – Psalm 113: God Most High ⇨ Mary’s Little One, ☧ the Word

Rev. Christopher Maronde, pastor of St. John-Bingen in Decatur, Indiana, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 113.

1 Samuel 6
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Thy Strong Word – 1 Samuel 6: ☧-Ark Misunderstood, Moved to Multiply Mercy

Rev. Robert Paul, pastor of Memorial Lutheran Church & School in Houston, Texas, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 6.