Mission Field: USA — The Church’s Response to the Addiction Crisis

Three experts in the field of substance abuse explore resources and insights on the often lethal epidemic of substance abuse in our country, and how the church can bring hope and life.

Sharper Iron — Christ is Surely Coming: A Catechism of Christian Living

Rev. Adam Koontz, assistant professor of exegetical theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, IN, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22.

Mission Field: USA — Ethnic Church Planting

Rev. Yared Halche explores the unique opportunities and challenges to begin churches among the various ethnic groups in our country today.

The Coffee Hour – Deliberating a Call

Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Sean Smith, host of Concord Matters on KFUO Radio and pastor of Immanuel-Campbell Hill and St. Paul-Wine Hill, Illinois.

Mission Field: USA — Discipleship through Catechesis and Assimilation

Rev. Tim Droegemueller explores how to harness the power of catechesis and assimilation in the discipleship process. 

The Coffee Hour – Helping Congregations Move Forward

Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Billy Brath, Vice President for Ministry Support with Lutheran Church Extension Fund.

Mission Field: USA — Which Mission Models Can Be Replicated?

Rev. Geoff Robinson explores the importance of using models of church planting that are not only sustainable but can be replicated to allow for the multiplication of many more.

Sharper Iron & The Saga of Salvation: Offerings of Joy

Rev. Chris Hull, pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Tomball, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Exodus 25:1-9 and Exodus 35:4-29.

Mission Field: USA — Great Commission, Great Confusion, or Great Confession?

Rev. Dr. Lucas Woodford explores the mission of the church and how to resolve the confusion between “getting the message right,” and “getting the message out.”

The Coffee Hour – Pastoral Formation & Biblical Languages in Canada

Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Dr. Stephen Chambers, Academic Dean and Director of Library at Concordia Lutheran Seminary in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.