Sharper Iron — The Hymns of Advent: When All the World Was Cursed

Rev. Rick Jones, chaplain and director of spiritual life at the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch in Minot, ND, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Lutheran Service Book #346, “When All the World Was Cursed.”

Sharper Iron — The Hymns of Advent: Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding

Rev. Harrison Goodman, content executive for Higher Things, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Lutheran Service Book #345, “Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding.”

Sharper Iron — The Hymns of Advent: On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry

Rev. Philip Hoppe, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Colby, KS, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Lutheran Service Book #344, “On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry.”

Sharper Iron — The Hymns of Advent: What Hope! An Eden Prophesied

Rev. Mark Barz, pastor at Crown of Life Lutheran Church in San Antonio, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Lutheran Service Book #342, “What Hope! An Eden Prophesied.”

Sharper Iron — The Hymns of Advent: Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates

Rev. Tim Storck, pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Chesterfield, MI, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Lutheran Service Book #341, “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates.”

Law and Gospel — Sunday’s Lectionary: Matthew 11:2-15

Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel regarding Sunday’s Lectionary.

Sharper Iron — The Hymns of Advent: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

Rev. Andrew Jagow, pastor at Bethany Lutheran Church in Alexandria, VA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Lutheran Service Book #338, “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus.”

Sharper Iron — The Hymns of Advent: The Night Will Soon Be Ending

Rev. Tim Koch, pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Linn, KS, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Lutheran Service Book #337, “The Night Will Soon Be Ending.”

Sharper Iron — The Hymns of Advent: Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending

Rev. James Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottumwa, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Lutheran Service Book #336, “Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending.”

Sharper Iron — The Hymns of Advent: O Lord, How Shall I Meet You

Rev. Carl Roth, pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in Elgin, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Lutheran Service Book #334, “O Lord, How Shall I Meet You.”