Wrestling With the Basics from KFUO Radio

John on John: In yet even more nepotism, John talks about the unique details of the Gospel of John concerning the resurrection of the dead. (John 20)

Matt on Matthew: In a bit of nepotism, Matt talks about the unique details the Gospel of Matthew tells us about Jesus resurrection from the dead. (Matthew 28)

It's part 2 of 2 studying John 2:17. As COVID restrictions are lifted, why should we leave the comfort of our recliners and televisions to return to our houses of worship? Matt gives us four reasons to return, while John argues for the convenience of eating breakfast while worshipping. Listen to part 1 at kfuo.org/2021/03/24/wrestling-basics-032421-zeal-for-the-fathers-house.

In part 1 of 2 studying John 2:17, look at what Jesus cleansing the temple means to us as we return to worship in “Our Father’s House.”

Suicide is a major problem at all times, but especially in the time of COVID. Why is silence (by the church or by us as individuals) not the answer? Take a look at the comfort of Romans 8.

Some people are so curmudgeonly (like Pastor John) that it takes two episodes to deal with them. Hear more discussion on 1 Corinthians 7 & 8 plus the topic of adiaphora.

Matt deals with Curmudgeon John on the basis of 1 Corinthians 8.

Today's program is further discussion of Paul’s advice to live as if you’re not married in 1 Corinthians 7 and the problems with Ash Wednesday.

How does our current practice of Lent fit with Jesus exhortations in Mark 7:8-13 and Matthew 6:16-18? And is Pastor Lukomski becoming like his grandmother?

A look at the tough passage from 1 Corinthians 7:29-31. What does Paul mean that we should “deal with the world, as if we had no dealings with it”?

What should we do when we don’t understand what God is doing? A look at Mary and her wayward son in Luke 2:41-51.

Today's program looks at Luke 2:22-35. We continue our look how Simeon’s experience in the temple is the same as our when we take the Lord’s Supper.

Sometimes the peace of God comes in the most unexpected places: a look a the story of Simeon in Luke 2:22-35.

Today's program looks at the blessings at Christmas in the midst of the busy and exhausting schedules, and focusing on Christ during this season.

Today's program looks at what it means to have vocational wellness. Learn more at lcms.org/wellness.

Today's program looks at Luke 17:11ff, Pastor "Jolly" John Lukomski's favorite Christmas (okay, maybe not so Christmas) story.

Today's program looks at physical health and what the Bible says about it.

Today's program looks at the Parable of the Ten Virgins in Matthew 25:1-12.

Today's program looks at the relationships section of the Wellness Wheel. Learn more at lcms.org/wellness.

Today's program looks at reading the Old Testament to find Jesus and and yourself.

Today's program looks at wellness in our churches, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more at lcms.org/wellness.

Today's program looks at the readings for Reformation Day and why these readings are important for our Lutheran confessions.

Today's program looks at the big picture of Saul and David and what we can learn from this story.

Today's program looks at how Jeremiah gets out of the cistern in Jeremiah 38.

Today's program looks at the stories in Jeremiah 38.