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Rev. Timothy Appel
Rev. Timothy Appel

Host of Sharper Iron

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Although a mathematics degree may not be incredibly helpful to (proudly born-and-raised Texan) Rev. Timothy Appel while hosting Sharper Iron, his love of CFW Walther and the season of Easter will come in handy. His Call is shepherding the flock at Faith Lutheran Church in Godfrey, Illinois, and he’s also husband to wife Kristin and dad to their growing basketball team of children. When he’s not carrying out pastoral duties, you may find him reading “The Lord of the Rings,” snacking on Reese’s peanut butter cups, playing dominoes with his boys, or studying up on Texas history (including Sam Houston, of course).

1 Samuel 27
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Sharper Iron — A Kingdom Unlike All the Nations – 1 Samuel 27:1-12: David’s Shrewdness

Rev. Dan Torkelson joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Samuel 27:1-12. 

1 Samuel 26
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Sharper Iron — A Kingdom Unlike All the Nations – 1 Samuel 26:1-25: David Spares Saul, Take Two

Rev. John Bussman joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Samuel 26:1-25. 

1 Samuel 25
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Sharper Iron — A Kingdom Unlike All the Nations – 1 Samuel 25:1-44: David Is Rescued from Folly

Rev. Andrew Belt joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Samuel 25:1-44. 

1 Samuel 24
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Sharper Iron — A Kingdom Unlike All the Nations – 1 Samuel 24:1-22: David Protects the LORD’s Anointed

Rev. Samuel Wirgau joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Samuel 24:1-22. 

1 Samuel 23
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Sharper Iron — A Kingdom Unlike All the Nations – 1 Samuel 23:1-29: David’s Runaway Scrape

Rev. Matt Ulmer joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Samuel 23:1-29. 

1 Samuel 22
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Sharper Iron — A Kingdom Unlike All the Nations – 1 Samuel 22:1-23: David Helps the Weak, While Saul Kills the Godly

Rev. Martin Dressler joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Samuel 22:1-23. 

1 Samuel 21
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Sharper Iron — A Kingdom Unlike All the Nations – 1 Samuel 21:1-15: Fleeing to the LORD’s Presence

Rev. Dr. Brian Kachelmeier joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Samuel 21:1-15. 

1 Samuel 20
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Sharper Iron — A Kingdom Unlike All the Nations – 1 Samuel 20:1-42: Loyal Friends in the LORD

Rev. Merritt Demski joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Samuel 20:1-42. 

1 Samuel 19
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Sharper Iron — A Kingdom Unlike All the Nations – 1 Samuel 19:1-24: The LORD Saves His Anointed

Rev. Jeremiah Johnson joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Samuel 19:1-24. 

1 Samuel 18
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Sharper Iron — A Kingdom Unlike All the Nations – 1 Samuel 18:1-30: Everybody Loves David—Except Saul

Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Samuel 18:1-30.