Law and Gospel — Sunday’s Lectionary: John 1:1-14 (15-18)

Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel regarding the Gospel Reading for Christmas Day.

Wrestling With the Basics — Annual Christmas Episode!

With hosts Rev. Matt “Youngblood” Clark and Rev. “Jolly” John Lukomski.

{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Kitchen Table Talks: The Incarnation of Christ

LCMS International Center chaplain Pastor Sean Daenzer returns to offer wise and friendly counsel on a seasonally appropriate theological hot topic: the Incarnation.

The Coffee Hour — “Return to the Manger” at Lord of Life in Chesterfield, MO

Andy and Sarah talk with Sharon Delmore, Member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Chesterfield, Missouri.

The Coffee Hour — Christkindlesmarkt at Saint Paul in Concordia, MO

Andy and Sarah talk with Dr. Jerrode Marsh, Director of Music at Saint Paul Lutheran High School in Concordia, Missouri.

The Coffee Hour — Handel’s Messiah with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Chorus

Andy and Sarah talk with DeWayne Trainer, St. Louis Symphony Chorus Member.

The Lutheran Witness Podcast: O Holy Nights

The altar guild should get a bonus for the first week of Christmas.

The Lutheran Witness Podcast: How to Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas with Your Family

If you want to really celebrate 12 days of Christmas, prepare by abstaining as practicable during Advent.

The Lutheran Witness Podcast: Welcoming ‘Church Shoppers’ in the Holiday Season (and Anytime)

Ah, Christmas: that wonderful time of year when the church music and readings are all comfortably familiar — and the strange people sitting in your favorite pew are not.