Sharper Iron — Advent with the Apostles: Prayers of Joy and Thanksgiving

Rev. Tim Eden, pastor at Bethel Lutheran Church in Bryan, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13.

Law and Gospel — Sunday’s Lectionary: Psalm 25:1-10 (Rebroadcast)

Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel regarding the Psalm in Sunday’s Lectionary.

Law and Gospel — Sunday’s Lectionary: Luke 19:28-40

Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel regarding the Gospel reading for Sunday’s Lectionary.

Thy Strong Word – 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13: Grieving, encouragement, and prayer.

Rev. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Florida, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13.

Sharper Iron — Christ is Surely Coming: Joy in the Gospel and Its Fruit

Rev. Andrew Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, IA and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13.

Sharper Iron — Christ is Surely Coming: The Unity of the Church Together and Apart

Rev. Paul Pater, pastor at Shepherd of the Ridge Lutheran Church in North Ridgeville, OH and Hope Lutheran Church in Sheffield Village, OH, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5.

Law and Gospel — Sunday’s Lectionary: Psalm

Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel regarding the Psalm in Sunday’s Lectionary.

Thy Strong Word – 1 Thessalonians 3: Timothy’s Encouraging Report

1 Thessalonians 3: Timothy’s Encouraging Report with guest Rev. David Boisclair from Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in North St. Louis County, Missouri.

Thy Strong Word – Genesis 12 “The Call of Abram”

Genesis 12 “The Call of Abram” with guest Rev. Benjamin Ball of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hamel, IL.

Law and Gospel

Topics of Discussion: (1) 1st Sunday after Advent: 1 Thessalonians 3:13, (2) Are you blameless before God? (3) Caller: Black Friday and self-interest.