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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Romans 9:1-13
Sharper Iron — The Righteousness of God for You: God’s Righteousness Has Not Failed

Rev. Sean Kilgo, pastor at the Northeast Kansas Lutheran Partnership, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Romans 9:1-13.

Romans 8:31-39
Sharper Iron — The Righteousness of God for You: The Most Beautiful Text in the Bible

Rev. Stephen Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vinton, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Romans 8:31-39.

Romans 8:18-30
Sharper Iron — The Righteousness of God for You: The Cosmic Hope of Redemption

Rev. David Appold, pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Paducah, KY, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Romans 8:18-30.

Romans 8:12-17
Sharper Iron — The Righteousness of God for You: Adopted as Heirs of God without Distinction

Rev. AJ Espinosa, pastor at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Irvine, CA and host of Thy Strong Word on KFUO Radio, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Romans 8:12-17.

Romans 8:1-11
Sharper Iron — The Righteousness of God for You: Now No Condemnation in Christ

Rev. Zelwyn Heide, pastor at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Hannover, ND and Zion Lutheran Church in New Salem, ND, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Romans 8:1-11.

Romans 7:14-25
Sharper Iron — The Righteousness of God for You: The Struggle Is the Sign of Life

Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz, assistant professor of exegetical theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, IN, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Romans 7:14-25.

Romans 7:1-13
Sharper Iron — The Righteousness of God for You: My Evil Sin Takes Advantage of God’s Good Law

Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor at Christ Lutheran Church in Hebron, CT, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Romans 7:1-13.

Romans 6:12-23
Sharper Iron — The Righteousness of God for You: Free Slaves of God

Rev. Clint Poppe, pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Romans 6:12-23.

The Rev. Pablo Dominguez, pastor of a Hispanic mission in the LCMS Central Illinois District, baptizes a young girl on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Beardstown, Ill. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
Sharper Iron — The Righteousness of God for You: Baptized into Christ

Rev. Steve Andrews, pastor at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Lee’s Summit, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Romans 6:1-11.

Romans 5:12-21
Sharper Iron — The Righteousness of God for You: The Life in Christ is Greater than the Death in Adam

Rev. David Vandercook, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in North Little Rock, AR and Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church in Maumelle, AR, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Romans 5:12-21.