Casting Nets

Casting Nets Podcast

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Real Life, Living faith.... This is a show about thoughts on how to live life in a God pleasing way. We will tackle real events, hopefully find real ways to live a Christian life in those events. Our hosts are pastors in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS)

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225.Beyond the Sermon: 1 Kings 19:9-18; Romans 8:28-39; Matthew 14:22-33 15.08.2023 49:41

Join three pastors talk about three different Bible readings in three different sermons. Join us beyond the sermon for this last Sunday of Pentecost 11.

224.Should Mario Eat Mushrooms (Rise of Psychedelics and the ethics of their use) 09.08.2023 54:05

Pastor Ruddat and Pastor Harley read Michael Pollan's book, "How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence." Join us as we review the book and begin the conversation on the ethics of psychedelics (commonly called "mushrooms") 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:10 Topic

223.Am I an Imposter? 20.07.2023 54:49

Today we talked about Imposter Syndrome. During this conversation we also talk about Low and High Anthropology and how we are driven to the Cross of Christ when we recognize that we are not as good as we think we are. Join us for this conversation and if you have questions don't hesitate to ask us. Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Wa...

222.Beyond the Sermon: Matthew 13:1-9,18-23; Romans 5:1-5 and 1 Corinthians 3:5-11 18.07.2023 44:59

Join us as we talk about the previous week's sermon. 00:00 Introduction 05:35 Matthew 13:1-9,18-23 19:01 Romans 5:1-5 33:23 1 Corinthians 3:5-11

221.BTS: Pentecost 6A (Exodus 32:15-29 and Matthew 10:34-42) 04.07.2023 52:57

Pastor Ruddat is joined by Pastor Will Harley (St. John's Maribel) and Pastor Dave Endorf ( www.brooklynlutheran.com ) to talk about the previous week's sermon.

220.To the Principles and Beyond 15.06.2023 57:41

When asked a question, Jesus often answers the question that should have been asked. When it comes to application of our Christian principles, are we asking the right questions? Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod

219.BTS: Pentecost 2A (Exodus 3:1-15; Revelation 5; and 1 Timothy 1:12-17) 13.06.2023 44:53

Pastor Ruddat is joined by Pastor Will Harley (St. John's Maribel) and Pastor Dave Endorf ( www.brooklynlutheran.com ) to talk about the previous week's sermon.

218.Family Devotions 08.06.2023 59:49

We tackle myths on family devotions, reveal some strategies for how to start a family devotion, and practical tips on keeping Christ in your family life. Introduction Myths on family devotions Strategies for how to start a family devotion (formal conversations) Practical tips on keeping Christ in your family life (informal conversations) Family devotion resources: www.myfamilytable.org https://we...

217.Beyond the Sermon: Genesis 1 and Matthew 28:16-20 06.06.2023 31:45

We go beyond what we preached on the previous Sunday, and answer your questions. We welcome Pastor David Endorf, pastor at www.brooklynlutheran.com Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod

216.Esther chapters 9 and 10 01.06.2023 1:04:10

We finish Esther today and look ahead to where we are going to go this summer. Join us in the show. Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod

215.BTS:1 Corinthians 12:1-11 30.05.2023 21:28

we go beyond what we preached on the previous sunday, and answer your questions Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod

214.Esther 7-8 25.05.2023 44:16

We continue our look at Esther. Join us as we talk about wearing the robes of the King and God continuing to work behind the scenes. Pastor Ruddat's audio isn't the best, so watching it on youtube is better. Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod

213.BTS: Acts 1 and John 6:60-69 23.05.2023 33:21

We start a new podcast, going beyond what we preached on the previous sunday, and answer your questions Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod

212.Esther 5-6 18.05.2023 1:01:07

We continue our look at Esther. Join us as we talk about wearing the robes of the King and God continuing to work behind the scenes.. Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod

211.BTS: Beyond the Sermon (1 Peter 3:13-22) 16.05.2023 26:43

210.Esther Chapter 3-4 11.05.2023 1:00:33

We continue our look at Esther. Join us as we talk about genocide and the working of the Lord behind the scenes. Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod

209.BTS: Beyond the Sermon (1 Peter 2:4-10) 09.05.2023 38:33

208.Esther chapter 1&2 04.05.2023 1:24:03

We begin our talk about Esther. If you have any questions or want to know more please contact us. Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod

207.Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and the Christian worldview 27.04.2023 1:09:22

How much is A.I. able to reflect and articulate reality, and how much is it a reflection of its creator? What should we be concerned about with A.I, and what A.I. questions should Christians be ready to answer? Topics: What is A.I.? current uses and issues with A.I. Potential issues with A.I. Pastoral Predictions What can we learn about ourselves through wrestling with a.i.?

206.Debunking: Critical Race Theory. a misguided fix to a broken system 20.04.2023 1:03:42

You've heard it brought up at school board meetings, you've heard political pundits talk about it, but what business is it for pastors to talk about Critical Race Theory too? While we don't know what it is like to be a minority growing up in America and we do acknowledge the system isn't perfect, Critical Race Theory is not the fix. In fact, it is incompatible with Christianity, #cricital race the...

205.James 4: Name Calling and Judging. 30.03.2023 1:20:35

James calls us murderers, adulterers, and judges, but what does the inspired writer inspire us to be? NOTE: This has better audio than the LIVE broadcast. Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod #James #Castingnetspodcast #wels #welslutheran #lutheran

204.James 3:1-18 Tongues and Wisdom 23.03.2023 51:31

Wisdom and taming the tongue, two of the toughest subjects for the hosts to tackle, one because we have so little to work with and the other, that we have too much to work with! Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod #James #Castingnetspodcast #wels #welslutheran #lu...

203.James 2:14-26 16.03.2023 49:37

Casting Nets embarks on catching all the goodness of the book of James. Join us as we introduce the book and dive in! Today we talk about how Faith in Christ is real and is shown by our works Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod #James #Castingnetspodcast #wels #...

202.James 1:12-2:13 09.03.2023 1:29:22

Casting Nets embarks on catching all the goodness of the book of James. Join us as we introduce the book and dive in! Today we talk about favoritism and the law that brings freedom. Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod #James #Castingnetspodcast #wels #welsluther...

201.James: Intro and 1:1-11 02.03.2023 57:56

Introduction to James: a Living, Saving Faith Casting Nets embarks on catching all the goodness of the book of James. Join us as we introduce the book and dive in! Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod #James #Castingnetspodcast #wels #welslutheran #lutheran