Luther called it an “epistle of straw,” but then preached from it for the rest of his life as the Word of God. In this series, host Pastor Phil Booe and guest pastors walk verse by verse through the Letter of James
Thy Strong Word

Thy Strong Word reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God’s Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations.
Thy Strong Word is hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN.
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Show Time: Monday-Friday at 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Central Time
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Thy Strong Word — Free-Text First Friday: Sacred Trash: What Ancient Holy Garbage Reveals About God’s People
The Rev. Mark Duerr joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to discuss the archeological discoveries at sacred disposal sites.
Thy Strong Word — Habakkuk 1–3: The Righteous Shall Live by Faith
The Rev. David Boisclair joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Habakkuk 1–3.
Thy Strong Word — Ecclesiastes 12:1–14: Last Call: Remember Your Creator
The Rev. Dan Eddy joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Ecclesiastes 12:1–14.
Thy Strong Word — Ecclesiastes 11:1–10: Cast Your Bread
The Rev. Jacob Hercamp joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Ecclesiastes 11:1–10.
Thy Strong Word — Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:20: Dead Flies in the Ointment: Folly Ruins Everything
The Rev. James Stefanic joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:20.
Thy Strong Word — Ecclesiastes 9:1–12: You’re Dead Men Walking, So Enjoy the Gifts of Life
The Rev. Steven Theiss joins guest host Andy Bates to study Ecclesiastes 9:1–12.
Thy Strong Word — Ecclesiastes 8:1–17: Is Justice-Delayed Justice Denied?
The Rev. Paul Cain joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Ecclesiastes 8:1–17.
Thy Strong Word — Ecclesiastes 7:15–29: Fishing for Righteousness, But the Nets are Empty
The Rev. David Boisclair joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Ecclesiastes 7:15–29.
Thy Strong Word — Ecclesiastes 6:10–7:14: Funeral Crashers: Why Wisdom is Found in Mourning
The Rev. John Shank joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Ecclesiastes 6:10–7:14.
