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Rev. Brady Finnern
Rev. Brady Finnern

Host of Thy Strong Word

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Rev. Brady Finnern, host of Concord Matters, is an expert in all things Minnesota, including hiking the great mountains of the 5th flattest state in the Union and making his own maple syrup. Although chow mein, fried ice cream, and Peanut Persian donuts with maple frosting are at the top of his foodie list, his prized possessions include his gas station refillable fountain soda cup (which, he says, the savings will pay for college for his 4 kids). Pastor Finnern's Divine Call is as President of the LCMS Minnesota North District, and in addition he also enjoys traveling, coaching track, and movie nights with his wife and kids that may or may not include Shawshank Redemption or any of the Thriller movies. When he's not singing his favorite hymns or listening to his favorite metal music, you might find him working out or taking naps. (Probably naps.)

Matthew 17:1-13
Thy Strong Word
Thy Strong Word — Matthew 17:1-13. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Rise and have no fear.

Rev. Adam Degroot, pastor of Calvary Lutheran Church in Rio Ranch, New Mexico, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 17:1-13.

Matthew 16:13-28
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Thy Strong Word — Matthew 16:13-28. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: You are the Christ.

Rev. Terry Forke, District President of the Montana District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 16:13-28.

Matthew 16:1-12
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Thy Strong Word — Matthew 16:1-12. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: I saw the sign and it didn’t open my eyes.

Rev. Scott Adle, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church & School in Collinsville, IL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 16:1-12.

Matthew 15:29-39
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Thy Strong Word — Matthew 15:29-39. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Our God is a compassionate God.

Rev. Tom Eckstein of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 15:29-39.

Matthew 15:21-28
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Thy Strong Word — Matthew 15:21-28. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Lord have mercy on me, a dog.

Rev. John Shank of Trinity Lutheran Church & School in Edwardsville, IL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 15:21-28.

Matthew 15:1-20
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Thy Strong Word — Matthew 15:1-20. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Isn’t washing your hands a good thing?

Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 15:1-20.

Matthew 14:22-36
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Thy Strong Word — Matthew 14:22-36. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Take heart; it is I.

Rev. Jason Bredeson, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sacramento, CA joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 14:22-36.

Matthew 14:13-21
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Thy Strong Word — Matthew 14:13-21. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: A King’s compassion.

Rev. Bob Hiller, pastor of Community Lutheran Church in Escondido and San Marcos, CA joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 14:13-21.

Matthew 14-1-12
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Thy Strong Word — Matthew 14:1-12. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: The Bible or a soap opera?

Rev. Dr. Curtis Deterding of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, FL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 14:1-12.

Matthew 13:51-58
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Thy Strong Word — Matthew 13:51-58. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: In with the new and continuing with the old.

Rev. David Boisclair of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Church in Pine Lawn, MO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 13:51-58.