Law and Gospel — Sunday’s Hymn of the Day: LSB 357

Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel regarding Sunday’s Hymn of the Day, LSB 357, with guest Rev. Mark Smith.

Sharper Iron — Advent with the Apostles: Faithful Stewards of God’s Mysteries

Rev. Dr. Jeff Dukeman, pastor at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Gulfport, MS, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Corinthians 4:1-5.

Law and Gospel — Sunday’s Lectionary: Luke 1:39-45 (46-56)

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

Sharper Iron — Advent with the Apostles: Rejoice in the Lord Always

Rev. Dr. Rick Marrs, professor of practical theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Philippians 4:4-7.

Sharper Iron — Advent with the Apostles: Rejoice, Pray, and Give Thanks in Christ

Rev. Sam Wirgau, pastor at Bethlehem Lutheran Churches in Ossian, IN, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24.

Sharper Iron — Advent with the Apostles: Patience! The Coming of the Lord Is at Hand!

Rev. Peter Ill, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Churches in Millstadt, IL, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study James 5:7-11.

Sharper Iron — Advent with the Apostles: God Will Bring His Good Work to Completion

Rev. Sean Kilgo, pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Churches in Lawrence, KS, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Philippians 1:2-11.

The Coffee Hour – Advent Hymnody

Andy and Sarah talk with Paul Soulek, Director of Parish & School Music at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward, Nebraska.

Sharper Iron — Advent with the Apostles: The Lord Is Patient, Not Slow

Rev. David Boisclair, pastor at Bethesda and Faith Lutheran Churches in north St. Louis County, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 2 Peter 3:8-14.

Law and Gospel — Sunday’s Lectionary: Zephaniah 3:14-20

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