A Moment of Faith: On Christ’s Ascension, This Alone

Rev. Doug Nicely discusses Ascension Day with Gary Duncan. How can we view Jesus’ ascension as our ascension? Doug also shares with us the Ascension hymn “On Christ Ascension this alone” Listen and also learn the meaning of the German word Himmelfahrt.

A Moment for the Family: The Modern Library

How have libraries changed over the years. Hear Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon discuss the modern library and all the new technical advancements that your local libraries have adopted.  

A Moment in Creation: Niclaus Copernicus

This week, Gary Duncan talks with Pastor Woerth about Nicolaus Copernicus, known as the father of modern astronomy. Hear about his backstory and what Martin Luther thought of his ideas on the rotation of planets.   How does modern astronomy fit into our Christian beliefs on creation? 

St. Paul’s Des Peres Bible Study — I Kings 17-19: Elijah

Hear the Bible Study from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, from May 22, 2022.

A Moment in Scripture: Luke 9-16

Gary and Pastor Matt Clark continue their two-year trip through the Bible. This week we read Luke 9-16 with a focus on three parables of the “lost”. We hear about the Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, and the Prodigal Son. Listen as Pastor Clark suggests that our attention should be on the one searching and not on the lost. 

A Moment of Faith: Lift High the Cross

Rev. Doug Nicely and Gary Duncan conclude our discussion on the Easter season. Doug shares with us the Easter hymn “Lift High the Cross”.  Doug also uses the word ensign during this conversation. What does he mean by the term ensign?

A Moment for the Family: Times of Change

Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan talk about the adjustments that churches had to accomplish during the lockdown portion of the pandemic. How can we also continue to adapt and be flexible during these times of change?

A Moment in Creation: Lunar Eclipse

In this week’s program Gary Duncan talks with Pastor Woerth about the moon. Our discussion starts out with the recent lunar eclipse and Pastor Woerth shares with us how these natural wonders point to our creator God.

St. Paul’s Des Peres Bible Study — Ephesians: Victory in Christ

Hear the Bible Study from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, from May 15, 2022.

A Moment in Scripture: Mark – Luke

Gary and Pastor Matt Clark continue their two-year trip through the Bible. This week we read the end of Mark and the beginning of Luke. Pastor Clark digs deep into the uniqueness found at the end of Mark. What is so unique about Mark 9-20? Listen and learn about these remarkably interesting chapters.