Rev. Brian Hamer talks about Martin Luther’s first Christmas hymn, “We Praise You, Jesus, at Your Birth.”
Sharper Iron — Nothing But Christ Crucified: But In Fact
Rev. Martin Dressler, pastor at Salem Lutheran Church in Black Jack, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Corinthians 15:12-34.
Thy Strong Word — Countdown to Christmas: LSB 366: It Came upon the Midnight Clear
The Rev. William Orr, pastor of Hope Lutheran Church in St. Ann, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study the hymn “It Came upon the Midnight Clear.”
The Coffee Hour — Weihnachten in Deutschland
Deaconess Kim Bueltmann talks about experiencing Christmas in Germany.
Sharper Iron — Nothing But Christ Crucified: Of First Importance
Rev. Caleb Adams, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bend, OR, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Corinthians 15:1-11.
Cross Defense — You’re a Christian, Not a D.I.N.K.
Dual Income, No Kids (DINKS) is the new term for married or cohabiting couples who choose selfishness over having kids.
Concord Matters — Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Articles 1 & 2. God and Original Sin.
Rev. Eli Lietzau joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study articles 1-2 of the Apology of the Augsburg Confession.
Thy Strong Word — Countdown to Christmas: LSB 365: Away in a Manger
The Rev. David Boisclair, senior Pastor at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Overland, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study the hymn, “Away in a Manger.”
The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Chaplains During Deployment at Christmas
Chaplain Steven Hokana and Lee Hinton talk about their time in the armed forces and what Christmas was like on deployment.
Sharper Iron — Nothing But Christ Crucified: Peace, Order, and Decency in the Church
Rev. Steve Andrews, pastor at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Lee’s Summit, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Corinthians 14:26-40.