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Back to SearchBefore LCMS Convention: The Future of the Concordias
Episode 127
A major LCMS convention overture could reshape the way the Concordia University System functions — but many everyday Lutherans may not understand wha…
2 hours ago
The LCMS Bylaw Change Most Lutherans Aren’t Watching
Episode 126
Most Lutherans do not get excited about bylaws — but sometimes a bylaw change can have real consequences for local ministry.
In this episode of Lead T…
3 days, 7 hours ago
The LCMS Ethics Crisis Behind Public Heresy Accusations | Dr. Jim Voelz & Dr. Mark Hoehner
Episode 125
What happens when public accusations of heresy are made without clear evidence?
In this urgent Lead Time conversation, Rev. Dr. Jim Voelz and Rev. Dr.…
1 week ago
What Should the LCMS Do About Decline? (From Presidential Nominee Brady Finnern)
Episode 124
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is heading into a significant season. With convention conversations ahead, questions around pastoral formation, me…
1 week, 3 days ago
Two Seminary Legends on the Future of the LCMS
Episode 123
In this episode of Lead Time, Tim Ahlman sits down with two longtime Concordia Seminary professors, Dr. Andy Bartelt and Dr. James Voelz, for a wide-…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Who’s Actually Joining the LCMS? | Looking at LCMS Data with Dr. Lyman Stone
Episode 122
What’s really happening inside the LCMS right now?
In this episode of Lead Time, Tim Ahlman and Jack sit down with Dr. Lyman Stone—demographer and cre…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Why Christians Should NEVER Sue Each Other…
Episode 121
What happens when Christians take each other to court… or when marriages fall apart long before anyone asks for help?
In this episode of Lead Time, Ti…
1 month ago
ULC Booth Rejected from the LCMS Convention 2026
Episode 120
A special episode of Lead Time responding to a recent decision from LCMS leadership denying our request to host a booth at the upcoming LCMS Conventi…
1 month, 1 week ago
The Future of the LCMS (From a Presidential Nominee Dr. Joel Biermann)
Episode 119
Today, We sit down with presidential nominee Dr. Joel Biermann to talk about the current state—and future—of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The LCMS Giving Crisis No One Is Talking About
Episode 118
In this episode of Lead Time, we respond to the “Giving Crescendo” conversation and break down what’s really happening beneath the surface: an aging …
1 month, 3 weeks ago