Engaging Truth

Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz, Executive Director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty in Washington D.C., and host Rev. Matt Popovits discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on local churches and their ability to gather for worship. Dr. Seltz discusses the tension between honoring government authorities and protecting the church’s First Amendment right to worship. Their discussion also inclu...

Back in the late 1960's when Terry Roos married seminarian Gerald Kieschnick, she had no idea of the road that lie ahead, but she trusted God and her husband and followed her faith. Join host Rev. John Cain as he and Mrs. Kieschnick recount the twists and turns that led the couple from their first parish in Mississippi through a career that included a stint as the National President of the LCMS to...

In the years before the COVID crisis, pollsters noted that Thanksgiving was declining in popularity. Among some who liked Thanksgiving less, there seemed to be a sense of not wanting to give thanks to anyone but themselves. Today, there's noticeably more spiritual hunger, as well as a hunger for some "turkey and togetherness." The Rev. Mark Wuggazer joins us to talk about Thanksgiving motivation a...

We have all seen difficult situations over time turn into blessings. But unless God intervenes in a most difficult time, life can continue to be a mess that doesn't go away. Tune in this weekend to our Engaging Truth interview with Paula and her husband Hector. All that could be done for Paula when I first met her, was to pray for her. Seven past surgeries with no success and many m...

After walking through cancer, Rachel McCants discovered her purpose: to help other women thrive in life and faith. Join Rachel as she chats with host Matt Popovits discussing her story of survival, her mission of encouragement, and the incredible resources she now provides.

Mifflin Dove was a former Episcopal priest who felt his church had left him behind. His bride-to-be had gone through a tough divorce that left her nearly penniless. But with God at the center of their relationship they forged a new life of faith and joy. Join host Pastor Dave Schultz as the Doves express their thankfulness for God's gift of rejuvenation on this week's Engaging Truth broadcast.

Rev. Frank Hart, Pastor of New Church in Katy, TX, and host Matt Popovits discuss the “right questions to ask” in seasons of fear and anxiety. Pastor Hart will share how he’s encouraging his own congregation in this time of pandemic.

When they first married, they lived behind the walls of a state-run prison, but as he transitioned from the life of a Texas prison guard to the life of a pastor, Tim Carter and his wife Jill saw their lives transformed in ways that they never guessed God had planned.

Join Host David Schultz as he welcomes Pastors David Bahn and Jeff Doria to discuss the “new normal” of worship in the age of social distancing and “non-congregating congregations". God is still active and at work in wondrous ways as churches find new and different methods of carrying God’s message of grace and salvation to an anxious world.

What can we learn from the past that will help us to successfully deal with the future? A seminary president-history professor gives us his take on faith and life for today. Join us for a conversation with the Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast, President of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Pastor John Cain hosts.

Rev. Tim Carter speaks about his experience ministering to prisoners. Lessons learned, humility and a deeper understanding of how God works in everyone are all discussed. You can listen to more inspirational broadcasts on 100.7 The Word Sunday nights at 7pm.

Pastor Ken Hennings has served many roles in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod but one he enjoys most is being Father of two other pastors, Luke and Paul. And when asked by Engaging Truth host Pastor David Schultz about lessons learned from their Father, both agreed it was being exposed to church life from the viewpoint of grace. Luke called it "a great appreciation for church, Jesus and the Gosp...

How does the Reformation of 500 years ago help me today? A look at one of the most important statements of faith from the Reformation era will guide us. We will hear from President Mike Newman, of the Texas District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, as he helps us apply the Augsburg Confession to your life in Christ, (specifically Articles 4 and 5). About a dozen years after Martin Luther nai...

Sola scriptura, sola gratia and sola fide, that is, scripture alone, by grace alone, through faith alone. Join host Pastor David Schultz as he welcomes the Rev. Dr. Laurence White to the Engaging Truth microphone to offer comment on the basis of Luther's efforts to reform the church.

Living and leading through a truly major pandemic of the Plague as a pastor, Martin Luther pointed fearful people to the true source of faith, life and hope: the Bible. Joining host John Cain in conversation is Dr. Erik Herrmann, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO  www. CSL.edu . He is also Director of Concordia Theology, a research publication at  conc...

Join Engaging Truth Host Pastor John Cain as he welcomes the Rev. Dr. Tom Egger, newly installed president at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. Changing times demand rethinking the approach of training pastoral candidates while remaining true to God’s Word. Dr. Egger explains his philosophy on preparing the next generation of pastors for their labors in the field.

Join Pastor Dave Schultz as he welcomes for intense discussion, Ben Bennett, a co-author with Josh McDowell of the new book “Free to Thrive”. The book carefully uncovers the hurts, the struggles, and “unwanted behaviors” of both co-authors and how they came to receive the grace and mercy of God in those times of difficulty. Truly a book for it’s time in the secular, materialistic, and sensual cult...

Colorado baker Jack Phillips has been at the center of a religious freedom firestorm involving his refusal to bake a cake for a gay wedding. Join host Pastor John Cain as he welcomes Phillips and his attorney in a discussion of recent development in the controversy.

You might not expect to find a Hawaiian-born CPA running one of Texas' foremost child advocacy organizations, but many twists and turns have led Michael Loo to his job as President and CEO of Upbring. Join host Pastor David Bahn as he welcomes Mr. Loo to the Engaging Truth microphone to talk about the Lutheran church's approach to child welfare.

Join host Pastor John Cain as he interviews Brian Hamilton, CFO of Legacy Deo, an organization whose vision is that "God’s people, each and every one, will leave a legacy for faith and family." Originally established as a ministry of the Texas District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, the foundation 's focus has shifted to charitable giving that benefits all types of Christian and humanitari...

Becca Jones is the Executive Director of the Texas District Church Extension Fund (CEF). Join Becca and host Pastor David Bahn as they discuss the CEF, whose mission is to extend God’s Kingdom by boldly and responsibly assisting congregations to acquire land and buildings and by linking investors with congregations.

Join host Pastor David Bahn as he welcomes Dr. Kristi Kirk, Provost and Executive V.P. of Concordia University Texas, to discuss her role on Engaging Truth. Kirk's goal, she says, is to serve God's Kingdom by using a Lutheran education model to develop students in mind, body, heart and soul.

The mission of Lutheran Outdoor Ministries of Texas is "transforming lives through adventurous Christ-centered experiences by planting seeds of faith, cultivating Christian leaders, and growing the Kingdom of God. Join LOMT/Camp Lone Star's Aaron Littmann as he and host Bill Prewitt talk about this vital ministry.

"Serving the Lord is the singular focus of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League," according to LWML Texas District President Frances Molitor. Pastor David Schultz welcomes Mrs. Molitor to Engaging Truth to discuss the LWML and its mission.

Join host Pastor David Schultz as he welcomes Barry Samsel, president of the Lone Star District of the Lutheran Laymen's League. Learn of the organization's mission of "bringing Christ to the nations and the nations to the church".