Podcast Episodes

The LCMS Political Engine: Who Really Gets a Voice?

Episode 82

If you care about the future of the LCMS, you won’t want to miss this one.

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11 months ago

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The LCMS Has a Toxic Feedback Problem—And It's Killing Church Culture.

Episode 81

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Why are so many LCMS churches stuck in cycles of insecurity, burnout, and unheal…

11 months, 1 week ago

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Why the LCMS Fails at Evangelism

Episode 80

Whether you're a traditionalist, a missional reformer, or somewhere in between, this episode will challenge your assumptions and stir your heart for …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

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10,000 Voices Silenced? Why Commissioned Ministers Still Can’t Vote

Episode 79

Are 10,000+ commissioned ministers in the LCMS being overlooked at the highest levels of church leadership? In this eye-opening episode, Tim Ahlman s…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

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You Can’t Afford to Be a "Small" Church Anymore—Here’s the Math

Episode 78

Is the small church model dead? In this explosive episode of Lead Time, Tim Ahlman and Jack Kalleberg sit down with Pastor Rob Myallis (ELCA) for a b…

11 months, 4 weeks ago

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The Messy Early Years of the LCMS...No One Talks About

Episode 77

Bob Sundquist takes us on a captivating journey through the turbulent founding story of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod—a tale far more complex an…

1 year ago

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The LCMS Almost Lost This Pastor...

Episode 75

What happens when the traditional path to ministry isn't an option? For Pastor Eli Thomas, the journey to becoming an LCMS pastor meant navigating un…

1 year ago

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Is the Term "Servant Leadership" Worth Using in the LCMS?

Episode 76

Joe Willmann shares his journey from wrestling coach to Lutheran Church Extension Fund leader, revealing how his perspective on leadership transforme…

1 year ago

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Is the LCMS Emotionally Healthy?

Episode 75

Tim Ahlman welcomes Rev. Dr. Michael Eckelkamp, who shares transformative leadership insights from his experience as Senior Executive Director at Chr…

1 year ago

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Bridging LCMS Theology: Intellectual Tradition Meets Digital Mission

Episode 74

Tim sits down with Brian Stecker, associate pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waconia, Minnesota, and creator of the "On the Line" podcast, to exp…

1 year, 1 month ago

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