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.

Sharper Iron is underwritten by Lutheran Church Extension Fund, where your investments help support the work of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit lcef.org.

Show Time: Monday-Friday at 8:00 a.m. Central Time
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Mark 9:30-37
Sharper Iron — The Gospel in Action: The Servant is the Greatest

Rev. AJ Espinosa, assistant pastor at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Irvine, CA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Mark 9:30-37.

Mark 9:14-29
Sharper Iron — The Gospel in Action: Jesus is the Faithful One

Rev. Matt Ulmer, pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bishop, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Mark 9:14-29.

Mark 9:2-13
Sharper Iron — The Gospel in Action: A Transfigured Preview of Glory to Come

Rev. Phil Hoppe, pastor at Peace Lutheran Church in Finlayson, MN and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bruno, MN, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Mark 9:2-13.

Mark 8:27-9:1
Sharper Iron — The Gospel in Action: The Christ Must Suffer, Die, and Rise

Rev. Dan Speckhard, pastor at St. Peter Lutheran Church and School in North Judson, IN, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Mark 8:27-9:1.

Mark 8:22-26
Sharper Iron — The Gospel in Action: Eyes Opened to See Jesus

Rev. Ryan Ogrodowicz, associate pastor and headmaster at Grace Lutheran Church and School in Brenham, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Mark 8:22-26.

Mark 8:11-21
Sharper Iron — The Gospel in Action: Didn’t You Read Mark 7?!

Rev. Gaven Mize, pastor at Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hickory, NC, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Mark 8:11-21.

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.