The Coffee Hour – Theological Themes in Advent Hymns

Andy and Sarah talk with Matt Machemer, associate kantor at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Sharper Iron — Christ is Surely Coming: Joy in the Gospel and Its Fruit

Rev. Andrew Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, IA and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13.

Thy Strong Word – Isaiah 52: Exiles Lifted up from Babylon like the Magi on Christmas

Rev. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Florida, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 52.

The Coffee Hour – Short Term Mission: Puerto Rico

Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Thomas Brinkley, Short-Term Volunteer leading a team to Puerto Rico and associate pastor of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Esko, Minnesota.

The Coffee Hour – Second Sunday in Advent: Repent!

Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Peter Ill, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, Illinois.

Sharper Iron — Christ is Surely Coming: The Unity of the Church Together and Apart

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 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5.

World Lutheran News Digest – Punishment for Undercover Journalism

With guest Peter Breen, Vice President and Senior Counsel of the Thomas More Society

The Student Union – Misused Bible Verses (4 of 6): All You Have to Do Is (Knock)

With guest Rev. Daniel Suelzle, full time campus pastor at Wittenberg Lutheran Chapel in Grand Forks, ND

JOY — O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Hear several versions of the great Advent carol, “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” balanced with a litany of Advent carols and anthems that point us in the direction of Christmas.

Thy Strong Word – Isaiah 51: Babylon’s World up in Smoke, Pass the Cup of Wrath

Rev. Doug Nicely, pastor of Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Collinsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 51.