KFUO Sharathon 2024

Rev. AJ Espinosa
Rev. AJ Espinosa

Host of Thy Strong Word

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It’s no coincidence that the favorite hymn for Rev. AJ Espinosa, host of Thy Strong Word, is Thy Strong Word. Working on his PhD from Concordia Seminary St. Louis, Pastor Espinosa takes breaks from his studies by beating the competition in his favorite video and board games, reading “Mere Christianity,” or getting some quality sleep. When he’s not mixing curries or whipping up a fresh flan for dessert, you may find him researching cryptocurrency, watching Star Trek Discovery, or jamming out to the Coco and Moana Spanish-language soundtracks (with his daughter, of course). Pastor Espinosa lives in California, where he enjoys time at the beach with his wife, Gaby, precious little girls Ellie and Natalie, and exceptionally friendly black cat Heike.

2 Samuel 18
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Thy Strong Word – 2 Samuel 18: ☧ Takes Absalom’s Place to Rescue from Joab

Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 18.

2 Samuel 17
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Thy Strong Word – 2 Samuel 17: Ahithophel’s Perfect Plan vs. ☧ Not Godproof

Rev. John Lukomski, retired LCMS pastor, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 17.

2 Samuel 16
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Thy Strong Word – 2 Samuel 16: Shrewd Players | Meek ☧, Takes Shimei’s Curse

Rev. Benjamin Maton, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Charlottesville, Virginia, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 16.

2 Samuel 15
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Thy Strong Word – 2 Samuel 15: Absalom’s Kiss of Betrayal, ☧ Patient in Injustice

Rev. Brian Thieme, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbia, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 15.

2 samuel 14
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Thy Strong Word – 2 Samuel 14: Bold Faith Disguises, Starts Fire, Mediator of ☧

Rev. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Florida, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 14.

2 Samuel 13
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Thy Strong Word – 2 Samuel 13: David Fails Amnon, Hated Tamar Loves as ☧

Rev. Doug Minton in Blaine, Minnesota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 13.

2 Samuel 12
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Thy Strong Word – 2 Samuel 12: David Destroys His Own, ☧ Guides & Spares

Rev. Mark Jasa, pastor of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Pasadena, California, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 12.

Psalm 143
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Thy Strong Word – Psalm 143: David’s Spirit Fails His Son, But God Won’t in ☧

Rev. Kevin Parviz, pastor of Congregation Chai v’Shalom in St. Louis, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 143.

2 Samuel 11
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Thy Strong Word – 2 Samuel 11: David Betrays Uriah, Bathsheba Blessed for ☧

Rev. Warren Woerth, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Arnold, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 11.

2 Samuel 10
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Thy Strong Word – 2 Samuel 10: ☧ Meets the Shamed, Keeps Faith w/ Rebels

Rev. Jacob Heine, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Topeka, Kansas, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 10.