Sharper Iron — To the End of the Earth: Persecution and Prison Cannot Stop God’s Power and Promise

Rev. Tim Eden, pastor at Bethel Lutheran Church in Bryan, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Acts 12:1-23.

Thy Strong Word — Matthew 10:16-33. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Are the disciples sure they want to get into this?

Rev. Joshua Knippa of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Nederland, TX joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 10:16-33.

Sharper Iron — A Time to Destroy and a Time to Build: Blessed Are the Persecuted

Rev. Nate Hill, pastor at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Winchester, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Jeremiah 20:1-18.

Law and Gospel — Bible Study Wednesday: Christian Persecution in China

Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel regarding Christian persecution in China.

Law and Gospel — Rumination Thursday: Religious Persecution

Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel with guest Wes Reimnitz.

The Lutheran Witness Podcast: Blessed Are You When Others Revile You

This new wave of vandalism did not spare Christian monuments. Across the country, statues of Jesus, the Virgin Mary and various saints — not on public land but on church property — have been defaced by graffiti, torn down or decapitated.

The Lutheran Witness Podcast: Lutheran Martyrs in Nigeria

“There is a bloodbath in Nigeria,” says Lela Gilbert.

The Lutheran Witness Podcast: Jesus is Lord

“Jesus is Lord,” they would say, and die.

Sharper Iron — All Righteousness Fulfilled: When Prophets Are in Prison

Rev. Paul Pater, pastor at Shepherd of the Ridge Lutheran Church in North Ridgeville, OH and Hope Lutheran Church in Sheffield Village, OH, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Matthew 11:1-19.