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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 6:1-18
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Thy Strong Word — Matthew 6:1-18. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Beware of practicing righteousness.

Rev. Dr. Robert Sorensen, Professor of Theology and Foreign Languages at Concordia University Chicago in River Forest, Illinois joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 6:1-18.

Matthew 5:38-48
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Thy Strong Word — Matthew 5:38-48. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Turn the other cheek.

Rev. Doug Minton, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Milford, IL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 5:38-48.

Matthew 5:27-37
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Thy Strong Word — Matthew 5:27-37. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Sin in your heart counts?

Rev. Daniel Golden, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Parkersburg, West Virginia joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 5:27-37.

Matthew 5:13-26
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Thy Strong Word — Matthew 5:13-26. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: May I have more salt please?

Rev. Steven Theiss, vacancy pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 5:13-26.

Beatitudes
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Thy Strong Word — Matthew 5:1-12. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Blessed are the poor in spirit.

Rev. Dr. Matthew Heise, Executive Director of Lutheran Heritage Foundation in Macomb, MI joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 5:1-12.

Matthew 4:12-25
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Thy Strong Word — Matthew 4. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: This king is already different.

Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 4:12-25.

Matthew 4
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Thy Strong Word — Matthew 4. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: It is written…it is true.

Rev. Terry Forke, President of the Montana District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 4:1-11.

Matthew 3
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Thy Strong Word – Matthew 3. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: So it begins

Rev. Scott Adle, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church & School in Collinsville, IL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 3.

Matthew 2:13-22
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Thy Strong Word – Matthew 2:13-22. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Jesus, the perfect Israel.

Rev. Dustin Beck of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda, TX joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 2:13-22.

Matthew 2:1-12
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Thy Strong Word – Matthew 2:1-12. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Even to Magi.

Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church & School in Edwardsville, IL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 2:1-12.