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
The Coffee Hour— Following the Formula, Article V: Law and Gospel — LW Searching Scripture, May 2026
Rev. Carl Roth talks about the “Searching Scripture” feature in the May 2026 issue of the Lutheran Witness.
St. Paul’s Des Peres Bible Study — Acts 7:9-53
Hear the Bible Study from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, from May 3, 2026.
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.
St. Paul’s Des Peres Bible Study — Acts 6:3-7:8
Hear the Bible Study from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, from April 26, 2026.
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.