Sharper Iron — The Hymns of Advent: O Savior, Rend the Heavens Wide

Rev. Andrew Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Haven, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Lutheran Service Book #355, “O Savior, Rend the Heavens Wide.”

Sharper Iron — The Hymns of Advent: Let the Earth Now Praise the Lord

Rev. Daniel Golden, pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Parkersburg, WV, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Lutheran Service Book #352, “Let the Earth Now Praise the Lord.”

Sharper Iron — The Hymns of Advent: Creator of the Stars of Night

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 Lutheran Service Book #351, “Creator of the Stars of Night.”

Sharper Iron — The Hymns of Advent: Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come

Rev. Shawn Linnell, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blair, NE, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Lutheran Service Book #350, “Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come.”

Sharper Iron — The Hymns of Advent: Hark the Glad Sound

Rev. Steve Andrews, pastor at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Lee’s Summit, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Lutheran Service Book #349, “Hark the Glad Sound.”

Sharper Iron — The Hymns of Advent: The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns

Rev. Peter Ill, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, IL joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Lutheran Service Book #348, “The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns.”

Sharper Iron — The Hymns of Advent: Comfort, Comfort Ye My People

Rev. Andy Wright, pastor at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Topeka, KS, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Lutheran Service Book #347, “Comfort, Comfort, Ye My People.”

Law and Gospel — Sunday’s Lectionary: Romans 1:1-7

Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel regarding the Epistle reading for Sunday’s Lectionary.

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.”