Cross Defense — Using Words and Shaking Dust

Two listener submitted questions are answered in this episode.

Concord Matters — Preface to the Book of Concord. “We announce and declare the clarity of God’s Word.”

Rev. Dr. Rich Rudowske joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study the Preface of the Book of Concord.

Thy Strong Word — Free-Text First Friday: Not Everyone Deserves a Christian Funeral

The Rev. Sean Smith, pastor of Bethlehem Ev. Lutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to discuss why pastors must sometimes refuse to officiate funerals.

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Summer Formation Experiences at CSL

Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Micah Glenn, Director of Recruitment at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri.

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Summer Formation Experiences at CTSFW

Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Matthew Wietfeldt, Assistant Vice President of Admission and Director of Christ Academy at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Sharper Iron — The Love of God: Strangers Made Brothers in Christ

Rev. David Boisclair, interim pastor at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Overland, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 3 John 1-15.

Thy Strong Word — 1 Samuel 7:3-17: A Thundering God and Victory for Israel

The Rev. James Uglum, pastor at Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church in St. Peters, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 7:3-17.

The Coffee Hour — Convention Meanderings: Overtures, Elections, Floor Committees

Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Dr. John Sias, Secretary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

Sharper Iron — The Love of God: Truth and Love

Rev. Harrison Goodman, content executive for Higher Things, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 2 John 1-13.

Thy Strong Word — 1 Samuel 6:1-7:2: Regret and Repatriation: Return of the Ark

The Rev. Roger Mullet, pastor of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Churubusco, IN, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 6:1-7:2.