Podcast Episodes

Jesus Never Feared a Tough Conversation (And Neither Should the LCMS)

Season 6 Episode 67

Attorney Kurth Brashear doesn't shy away from addressing the challenging governance issues facing the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod today. Drawing from his extensive experience in both church leader…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Your Body Matters: Ethics and Faith in the Age of AI

What does it mean to be human in an age where technology increasingly blurs the lines between body and machine? Dr. John Pless, professor at Concordia Theological Seminary, tackles this question thro…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Wittenberg Project: Mission, Collaboration, and Growth in the LCMS

Season 6 Episode 65

Tim and Jack welcome Tyree Toney (aka Lex Lutheran) to discuss his transition from a Baptist background to confessional Lutheranism, the Wittenberg Project, and opportunities for growth and enhanced …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

From Liturgical Purist to Pragmatist: Rethinking Lutheran Worship

Season 6 Episode 65

Dr. Kent Burreson shares his 25-year journey teaching Lutheran worship, exploring how liturgy should serve the gospel rather than becoming an end in itself. He offers wisdom on balancing historical p…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rethinking LCMS Conflict: Lessons from Seminex to Today

Season 6 Episode 64

Tim and Jack welcome back Nick Graff, a former Marine Corps sergeant and special forces member, to discuss the aftermath of Seminex and its implications for the modern Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.…

Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago

The State of the LCMS: Insights from the New Pew Research Study

Season 6 Episode 63

The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod faces significant challenges based on the latest Pew Research Center findings, with declining prayer frequency, weekly worship attendance, and scripture reading. Ti…

Published on 5 months ago

The Center for Missional and Pastoral Leadership: A Big Announcement

Season 6 Episode 62

The rapid decline in active LCMS pastors—down 10% in just two years—underscores the need for new approaches to theological education that remain confessionally Lutheran while meeting modern ministry …

Published on 5 months ago

The Lost Art of Listening with Pastor Brian Davies

Season 6 Episode 61

Listening may be the most powerful yet underutilized tool in our spiritual arsenal, particularly in a culture that prizes quick responses and winning arguments over deep understanding.

Grab Pastor Bri…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Rethinking Ministry: The Power of Co-Vocational Leadership in Church Growth

Season 6 Episode 60

Pastor Robert Balduc shares his journey from corporate life at Ford to planting St. Peter Lutheran Church and becoming an intentionally co-vocational pastor maintaining his role at Volkswagen alongsi…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Prior Approval in the LCMS: the Need for Transparency and Trust

The prior approval process for LCMS leaders lacks transparency and is creating distrust and division when qualified candidates are removed without explanation. Family dysfunction in the church is exa…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago