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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2 Thess 1:1-12
Sharper Iron — Christ is Surely Coming: Comfort in Affliction

Rev. Dr. Adam Filipek, pastor at Holy Cross Lutheran Church and Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lidgerwood, ND, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12.

1 Thess 5:23-28
Sharper Iron — Christ is Surely Coming: Complete Sanctification in Christ

Rev. Jeff Hemmer, pastor at Bethany Lutheran Church in Fairview Heights, IL, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28.

1 Thess 5:12-22
Sharper Iron — Christ is Surely Coming: A Catechism of Christian Living

Rev. Adam Koontz, assistant professor of exegetical theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, IN, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22.

1 Thess 5:1-11
Sharper Iron — Christ is Surely Coming: Confidence by Faith on the Day of the Lord

Rev. James Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottumwa, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11.

1 Thess 4:13-18
Sharper Iron — Christ is Surely Coming: Christians Grieve with Hope

Rev. David Appold, pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Paducah, KY, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.

1 Thess 4:9-12
Sharper Iron — Christ is Surely Coming: Brotherly Love in Giving and Working

Rev. AJ Espinosa, adjunct professor of theology at Concordia University in Irvine, CA and host of KFUO Radio’s “Thy Strong Word,” joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12.

1 Thess 4:1-8
Sharper Iron — Christ is Surely Coming: Holiness and Chastity

Rev. Michael Schuermann, pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sherman, IL, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8.

1 Thess 3:6-13
Sharper Iron — Christ is Surely Coming: Joy in the Gospel and Its Fruit

Rev. Andrew Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, IA and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13.

1 Thess 2:13-16
Sharper Iron — Christ is Surely Coming: The Unity of the Church Together and Apart

Rev. Paul Pater, pastor at Shepherd of the Ridge Lutheran Church in North Ridgeville, OH and Hope Lutheran Church in Sheffield Village, OH, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5.

1 Thess 2:13-16
Sharper Iron — Christ is Surely Coming: Persecution Can’t Stop the Word of God

Rev. Chris Hull, pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Tomball, TX joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16.