Thy Strong Word – Philippians 1:1-18a: Preaching out of envy and rivalry—thanks be to God!

Rev. John Schmidtke, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, St. Louis, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Philippians 1:1-18a.

Law and Gospel — Sunday’s Lectionary: Numbers 21:4-9 and John 3:14-21

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

Sharper Iron — The Gospel in Action: When Fig Trees Stop Producing Figs

Rev. Luke Zimmerman, pastor at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Mark 11:12-25.

Sharper Iron — The Gospel in Action: The King Who Comes as Sacrifice

Rev. Brian Flamme, pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Roswell, NM, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Mark 11:1-11.

Sharper Iron — The Gospel in Action: The Blind Man Who Sees Jesus Truly

Rev. Kurt Cockran, pastor at Faith Lutheran Church in Tucson, AZ, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Mark 10:46-52.

Sharper Iron — The Gospel in Action: Jesus’ Glory to Save Us By His Death

Rev. Roy Askins, managing editor for The Lutheran Witness, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Mark 10:32-45.

Sharper Iron — The Gospel in Action: Our Salvation Is Possible for God

Rev. Jacob Dandy, pastor at Zion Lutheran Church and School in Terra Bella, CA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Mark 10:17-31.

Law and Gospel — Sunday’s Lectionary: Exodus 20:1-17

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

Sharper Iron — The Gospel in Action: Jesus Welcomes Children

Rev. Steve Andrews, pastor at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Lee’s Summit, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Mark 10:13-16.

Sharper Iron — The Gospel in Action: God’s Gift of Marriage

Rev. Dustin Beck, pastor at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Mark 10:1-12.