The Coffee Hour — The Descent Into Hell in the Formula of Concord

What does the Bible say about Jesus descending into hell? The Rev. Brady Finnern joins us to discuss the Formula of Concord reading plan he created for 2025, and what we will learn in September’s readings!

Sharper Iron — Majoring in the Minors – Joel 1:1-20: Locusts, Locusts Everywhere

Rev. James Hopkins joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Joel 1:1-20. 

Thy Strong Word — Ezra 8: Missing Levites

The Rev. Adam DeGroot joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Ezra 8. 

The Coffee Hour — Portraits in American Lutheran Sacred Music, Ep. 4: Hymnody in 19th Century Lutheranism

What kind of hymns would Lutherans have been singing in Germany before coming to America?

Sharper Iron — Majoring in the Minors – Hosea 14:1-9: The Refreshing Dew of the LORD

Rev. Dr. John Bombaro joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Hosea 14:1-9. 

Thy Strong Word — Ezra 7: Foreign Policy, Divine Purpose

The Rev. Roger Mullet joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Ezra 7. 

The Coffee Hour — Providing for Refugees in Germany: A Lutheran Witness Podcast Crossover

In this crossover episode with The Lutheran Witness podcast, The Rev Roy Askins shares his interview with Sandra, an American living in Germany.

Sharper Iron — Majoring in the Minors – Hosea 13:1-16: Idolatry Is Death

Rev. Jeremiah Johnson joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Hosea 13:1-16. 

Thy Strong Word — Haggai 5 and 6: “Do You Have a Permit for that Temple?”

The Rev. David Boisclair joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Haggai 5 and 6. 

The Coffee Hour— “Sacramental Shadows” LW Searching Scripture, September 2025: Exodus 13 & 14

Rev. Carl Roth talks about the “Searching Scripture” feature in the September 2025 issue of the Lutheran Witness.