Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchBattle for the Augsburg Confession, Ep. 6: General Synod, General Council, and Church (Dis)Unity
How did small synods fight for church unity during the Civil War years? The Rev. Dr. Cameron MacKenzie (the Forrest E. and Frances H. Ellis Professor…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Learning from Youth in the Gathering Youth Poll
What does the LCMS Youth Ministry team learn from each Gathering's Youth Poll? The Rev. Mark Kiessling (director, LCMS Youth Ministry) and DCE Julian…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
The "Getting Through What You're Going Through" Show
Are you ready to be refreshed through an evening of poetry, storytelling, and music? Tanner Olson (author, poet, speaker) joins Andy and Sarah to tal…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
CFNA Grand Market for the Community
How does a community market support the mission of CFNA to support new Americans? Amy Ziegler (Community Engagement Associate, Christian Friends of N…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Set Apart to Serve: Engaging Youth in the Divine Service
How are laypersons involved in church worker formation? John Schmall and DoRena Wirgau join Andy and Sarah to talk about where they live and how they…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Following the Formula, Article II: Free Will — LW Searching Scripture, February 2026
“Free will” is not a phrase found in the Bible. The concept seems to have been brought into Christian theology by the church father Tertullian (160–2…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Battle for the Augsburg Confession, Ep. 5: Synods Unite and the Civil War Divides
How did Samuel Simon Schmucker and Benjamin Kurtz influence the development of American Lutheranism? The Rev. Dr. Cameron MacKenzie (the Forrest E. a…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
NEW Online Book of Concord from CPH!
Concordia Publishing House has launched free online access to the Book of Concord! The Rev. Dr. Jacob Corzine (Vice President of Publishing, Concordi…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Convention Updates: President/VP Nominations, Overtures, Floor Committee Weekend
Where are we in the current convention cycle? The Rev. Dr. John Sias (Secretary, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod) joins Andy and Sarah to talk abo…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Applying for MO Scholars
How can families participate in MO Scholars for next school year? Joshua Swartz (Director of Schools, Missouri District – LCMS) joins Andy and Sarah …
7 months, 3 weeks ago