Cross Defense — Crickets as Civil Authorities Oppose God

Why do we hear crickets when we should hear shepherds condemning sin and confessing Christ?

Concord Matters — Preface to the Book of Concord. “The who, what, and where of the history of the Book of Concord.”

Rev. Dr. John Maxfield joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study the history of the Preface of the Book of Concord.

Thy Strong Word — 1 Samuel 12: It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye

The Rev. Nabil Nour, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hartford, SD and fourth vice president of the LCMS, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 12.

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry

Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Brian Heller, Manager of Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry with the LCMS Office of National Mission.

Sharper Iron — Come Lord Jesus! The Letter to Smyrna

Rev. Dr. Christian Preus, pastor at Mt. Hope Lutheran Church and School in Casper, WY, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Revelation 2:8-11.

Thy Strong Word — 1 Samuel 11: Right Eyes for Peace, Not on Saul’s Watch!

The Rev. Jason Bredeson, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sacramento, CA, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 11.

The Coffee Hour — Why (and How) to Teach Your Children Classic Poems

Sarah talks with Anna Mussmann, Lutheran homeschool mom and writer and author of “Why (and How) to Teach Your Children Classic Poems” in the May 2023 issue of The Lutheran Witness.

Sharper Iron — Come Lord Jesus! The Letter to Ephesus

Rev. Steve Andrews, pastor at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Lee’s Summit, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Revelation 2:1-7.

Thy Strong Word — 1 Samuel 10: “Long Live the King!”

The Rev. Dr. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, FL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 10.

The Coffee Hour — Experience Summer Camp!

Andy and Sarah talk with camp directors Craig S. Oldenburg and Bill Indelli.