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 1
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Thy Strong Word – 2 Samuel 1: Mighty Saul & Son Fallen, Risk Life & Give as ☧

Rev. Steven Theiss, retired LCMS pastor in Frohna, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 1.

1 Samuel 31
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Thy Strong Word – 1 Samuel 31: Irreverent Philistine Gospel | Respect for ☧ Saul

Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 31.

1 samuel 30
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Thy Strong Word – 1 Samuel 30: Restored 3rd Day, David ☧ Rises w/ Gifts

Rev. John Lukomski, retired LCMS pastor, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 30.

1 Samuel 29
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Thy Strong Word – 1 Samuel 29: David ☧ Faithful to God, to God’s Enemies Also

Host Rev. AJ Espinosa studies 1 Samuel 29.

1 Samuel 28
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Thy Strong Word – 1 Samuel 28: Ironic Appar-ances, Asked-For ☧ Asks God

Rev. Brian Kachelmeier, pastor of Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church in Los Alamos, New Mexico, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 28.

1 Samuel 27
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Thy Strong Word – 1 Samuel 27: Humble Exile for Achish, David ☧ Quietly Saves

Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in North St. Louis County, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 27.

1 Samuel 26
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Thy Strong Word – 1 Samuel 26: ☧ Saves Saul Thrice, Takes Spear in Respect

Rev. Lucas Witt, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Baltimore, Maryland, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 26.

1Samuel 25
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Thy Strong Word – 1 Samuel 25: Abigail of ☧ Feeds 5 & 2, Saves David from Self

Rev. Kevin Martin, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 25.

Psalm 142
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Thy Strong Word – Psalm 142: With ☧ at Cave Bottom, Faint Spirit to Arise

Rev. Kevin Parviz, pastor of Congregation Chai v’Shalom in St. Louis, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 142.

1 Samuel 24
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Thy Strong Word – 1 Samuel 24: ☧ Submits in Mercy, Saul’s Kingdom in Hand

Rev. Richard Mittwede, pastor of University Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 24.