Sharper Iron

Sharper Iron looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God’s Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Sharper Iron is hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel.

Show Time: Monday-Friday at 8:00 a.m. Central Time
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Mark 8:1-10
Sharper Iron — The Gospel in Action: God’s Feast for the Gentiles

Rev. Stephen Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vinton, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Mark 8:1-10.

Mark 7:31-37
Sharper Iron — The Gospel in Action: Baptized with Jesus’ Spit

Rev. Carl Roth, pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in Elgin, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Mark 7:31-37.

Mark 7:24-30
Sharper Iron — The Gospel in Action: Feasting on Jesus’ Crumbs

Rev. Sean Daenzer, director of worship for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and chaplain for the International Center, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to answer listener email concerning the synoptic Gospels and to study Mark 7:24-30.

Mark 7:14-23
Sharper Iron — The Gospel in Action: The Defiled Are Cleansed in Christ

Rev. Kyle Mietzner, pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Anchorage, AK, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Mark 7:14-23.

Mark 7:1-13
Sharper Iron — The Gospel in Action: Handing Down the Word of God

Rev. Tim Storck, pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Chesterfield Township, MI, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Mark 7:1-13.

Mark 6:45-56
Sharper Iron — The Gospel in Action: When the Lord Passes By

Rev. Caleb Adams, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bend, OR, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Mark 6:45-56.

Mark 6:30-44
Sharper Iron — The Gospel in Action: The Good Shepherd Feeds His Sheep

Rev. Chris Hull, pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Tomball, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Mark 6:30-44.

Mark 6:14-29
Sharper Iron — The Gospel in Action: John, the Forerunner of the Christ in Death

Rev. Matt Wietfeldt, Director of Admissions and the Christ Academy program at Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, IN, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Mark 6:14-29.

Mark 6:1-13
Sharper Iron — The Gospel in Action: Expecting Rejection

Rev. Joel Heckmann, pastor at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Okarche, OK, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Mark 6:1-13.

Mark 5:21-43
Sharper Iron — The Gospel in Action: A Tale of Two Daughters

Rev. Nate Hill, pastor at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Winchester, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Mark 5:21-43.