Cross Checking

Most of the time Ben is just a pineapple-steak guy, but sometimes he's a Holy Spirit empowered pineapple-steak guy. Yeah, we might be overthinking spiritual gifts.

What does it take to become a pastor in the LCMS and why do we collectively put so much effort into it?

I know during the episode Ben told me to use something for a title, but I didn't feel like it so now there's a boring title.  Not that I think the title really matters, or the description for that matter.  I mean, how many of you who listen to the podcast read the description before listening? But I digress, here's an episode about orderly worship and the driving purpose behind what we do together...

It's inevitable, but that doesn't mean it's the way things should be.

Ben and Josh talk about the different roles that people in the church take on, and how important it can be that they aren't all the same.

Ben and Josh dive back into 1 Corinthians to talk about the Lord's Supper AKA Holy Communion AKA the Sacrament of the Altar AKA the Eucharist.

In response to a request, and accidently as a follow-up to Josh's sermon last weekend, here's a podcast on answered prayers and how we should respond to God's answers.

Dr. Chad Lakies of Lutheran Hour Ministries joins Josh and Ben for a great conversation on modern "foods sacrificed to idols" and how Christians ought to conduct themselves.  Below are some of the resources mentioned during the episode.   Seculosity by David Zahl Lutheran Hour Ministries

Paul ended up the Rome and shared the Gospel in inhospitable places. That Gospel was powerful enough to draw people in. Listen in to see what Ben and Josh think that means for us!

Taking a brief detour from 1 Corinthians to talk about dreams and visions.

Humility is truly counting others as important enough to give yourself up for them.  Ben and Josh dive into 1 Corinthians 9 in this episode.

- Benjamín Oelschlager

Today we're talking about what Paul has to say about marriage . . . well, some of what Paul has to say about marriage.

This rounds out our discussion of all of the controversy surrounding the Large Catechism.

When should you bring someone to court?  When should you not?  When should you enter trial by combat?  When should you not? Okay, you probably should never be in a situation where you'll enter trial by combat, but we'll talk about the rest on this episode!

Lately in the LCMS there has been some "controversy" about some things in a new publication by  @ConcordiaPublishing ​. Naturally, Ben and Josh want to talk about it on their podcast.  This week we're talking about self-defense. And yes, we think the thumbnail really portrays the episode well.

Lately in the LCMS there has been some "controversy" about some things in a new publication by  @ConcordiaPublishing ​. Naturally, Ben and Josh want to talk about it on their podcast.  This week we're talking about sexuality - so happy Valentine's Day we guess. And yes, we think the thumbnail really portrays the episode well.

Ben and Josh bring on a guest who's much wiser than either of them to talk about 1 Corinthians 5, what it means for the church, and how we deal with the different realities our society faces today.

We're talking about mysteries and you expected the description to actually be descriptive?  That's on you buddy!

Join Josh, Ben, and Ryan to talk about bringing everything back to the Gospel and always focusing on Jesus!

Join Josh, Ben, and Father Ted to talk about what 1 Corinthians 1 has to say about divisions in the church!

Ben and Josh got together and planned stuff out, that's the radical change that happened with Season 3! Listen in to hear a little about what we'll be doing.

Hit the road Jack.  But come on back in a couple weeks - we're starting a new season.

How far is too far when it comes to worship and church stuff?

Believe it or not, this is more than just an excuse for us to talk about soccer.