The Coffee Hour —Battle for the Augsburg Confession, Ep. 2: The Lutherans Come to America

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What happens to the Augsburg Confession as Lutherans cross the ocean to settle in America? The Rev. Dr. Cameron MacKenzie (the Forrest E. and Frances H. Ellis Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN) joins Andy and Sarah for a series on the Battle of the Augsburg Confession in American Lutheranism to explore the transition of the Augsburg Confession and Lutheranism from Germany to America, focusing on the role of German and Scandinavian immigrants, the influence of Henry Muhlenberg and the Pietist movement, and the challenges faced in preacher training and ordination. Their conversation also touches on the impact of the American Revolution on the Lutheran Church and its future in the new nation.

Find all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/battle-for-the-augsburg-confession-series.

As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let’s be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you’d like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

Today’s episode of The Coffee Hour is underwritten in part by Concordia University, Irvine. You can learn more about Concordia University, Irvine at cui.edu.