Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel regarding the Hymn of the Day for Christmas Day, LSB 382, with guest Rev. Mark Smith.
The Coffee Hour — International Christmas: The Balkans
Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Andrew Fedder, Missionary and Theological Educator for the Balkan-Mediterranean sub-region for LCMS International Mission.
Sharper Iron — The Hymns of Advent: Let the Earth Now Praise the Lord
Rev. Daniel Golden, pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Parkersburg, WV, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Lutheran Service Book #352, “Let the Earth Now Praise the Lord.”
Oratio: Lord of All Time
Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings.
Morning Prayer Sermonette: Revelation 8:1-13
Rev. Andrew Ratcliffe gives today’s sermonette.
5 Minutes with a Missionary — LCMS International Mission: S4Ep5. Bread and wine | Barb Rebentisch
Barb Rebentisch (Taiwan) describes a few different gathering scenarios in Taiwan, saving the best two for last.
5 Minutes with a Missionary — LCMS International Mission: S4Ep4. Ugandan turkey and American football | Megan Mantey
Megan Mantey (Africa) and her husband Mark host a traditional American Thanksgiving meal for their Ugandan neighbors.
5 Minutes with a Missionary — LCMS International Mission: S4Ep3. Lechon Asado | Ashley Lehr
Ashley Lehr (Puerto Rico) talks about how she navigates holidays and where she finds family as a single missionary.
5 Minutes with a Missionary — LCMS International Mission: S4Ep2. Soup and Matoke | Megan Mantey
Megan Mantey (Africa) describes the community found when eating together with Christian brothers and sisters in Uganda.
5 Minutes with a Missionary — LCMS International Mission: S4Ep1. Ugali and Chicken Stew | Vance and Linda Becker
Vance and Linda Becker (Kenya) share some of the unique aspects of fellowship gatherings with Kenyan Lutherans.