Impact

The Holy Spirit takes the lead in the book of Acts, and it starts at Pentecost. Professor Sam Degner, Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, is our guest this week. He shares thoughts on Acts 2. 

Trees thrive when they are well-watered. The same is true for God's people. That thought and more are found in Psalm 1. Professor Andrew Hussman from Luther Prep School is here this week to take us into the first Psalm. 

Paul fills his readers with joy in Christ throughout his writing. Perhaps nowhere more than in his epistle to the Philippians. This week President Earl Treptow from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary is here to share insight on Philippians 3. 

God exposes our sin to prepare us for the gospel of grace through Jesus. That is what is going on in the parable of the Good Samaritan. Professor Stephen Geiger from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary is here to offer great insight into this familiar story. 

This episode brings us to the end of the Joseph story, where we are reminded that it all was part of God's perfect plan. The same can be said of your life. It is perfectly planned by your Heavenly Father. 

We are back in Genesis this week, specifically back with Joseph, and Jacob, and the brothers, and Pastor Jon Bilitz. 

Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed for their sin, which was no worse than our sin. We are saved only by the grace of God. Pastor John Boggs, a teacher of God's Word at Luther Prep School, is here to offer thoughts on sin and grace, punishment and salvation. 

When Jesus sent out disciples he was up to more than meets the eye. Missionary Trainer Aaron Wakeman is here to help us learn from Luke 10. 

The ending of Jonah is very abrupt. It teaches us something about ourselves. Pastor Clinton from St. Andrew is here to explain. 

Did Jonah really get swallowed by a fish and stay alive for 3 days? Pastor Clinton Kreuziger from St. Andrew answers that question and helps us understand the whole story. 

Among other things, Romans 12 tells us what God thinks about revenge. Pastor Michael Berg, a professor at Wisconsin Lutheran College, is here to take us through several verses in this wonderful chapter. 

Balaam is considered a false prophet, but he did speak some truth. He looked ahead to a star we know as Jesus. Pastor Nate Wordell, Wisconsin Lutheran College, is here to explain. 

The Bible story that features a talking donkey in Numbers 22 is not a story about a donkey. It's a story about Jesus. Listen to Pastor Nate Wordell, campus pastor at Wisconsin Lutheran College, explain the details of this true story. 

The resurrection of Jesus is the exclamation point at the end of this gracious promise from God: You sins have been paid for and death has been defeated! Pastor Andrew Hussman is here to take us through Matthew's account of the resurrection and the glorious words of Isaiah 12. 

Jesus came to earth not to be served but to serve. Washing his disciples feet epitomizes his servant's heart. Of course, he served all of us in a much greater way when he was nailed to the cross. Dr. Phil Huebner, Wisconsin Lutheran High School Bible teacher, is here to take us through the night Jesus washed his disciples feet. 

The showdown between Elijah and the prophets of Baal is reminiscent of David vs. Goliath. It was another mismatch. Pastor Erich Schaser, a teacher of God's Word at Fox Valley Lutheran High School, is here to pull out some lessons from this true account. 

Here is an amazing day: wake up a prisoner, go to bed the ruler of an empire. That is the Joseph story and it was all part of God's amazing plan to save you. Pastor Jon Bilitz is back to take us through the incredible rise of Joseph. 

Part two of the Joseph story continues the up-down pattern of this faithful man of God. A false accusation lands him in prison. Listen to Pastor Jon Bilitz apply this true story to your life. 

The life of Joseph is much, much more than a rags to riches inspirational tale. It is a true story highlighting the presence and grace of God in the lives of his people. Pastor Jon Bilitz, Wisconsin Lutheran Chapel, is here to help us see God's unseen and steady hand guiding Joseph every step of the way. 

God is good all the time and all the time God is good. What about when we suffer? Nothing about God and good changes. Pastor Stephen Kuehl suffered a tremendous loss and he's here to attest to the goodness of God. 

This relatively unknown Genesis account shows us the ugliness of sin in contrast with the beauty of God's grace. Pastor Erich Schaser, a teacher of God's Word at Fox Valley Lutheran High School, is our guest. 

"Love your neighbor" is Jesus' concise summary of the second table of the 10 Commandments. Pastor Kyle Bitter, a teacher of God's Word at Luther Prep School, is back to help us better understand these commands from God. 

The Ten Commandments are not going to save you. Jesus did that. However, that does not make them unimportant. Pastor Kyle Bitter, a teacher of God's Word at Luther Preparatory School is here to help us learn more about these universal and timeless commands. 

One of the great teachings of Jesus is an answer to a question from Thomas: "Lord, how can we know the way?" Jesus said, "I am the way . . ." Professor Keith Wessel from Martin Luther College is here to help explain this verse and others from John 14. 

Where is the Father's house? Here is a better question. How has Jesus prepared a place for us in the Father's house? Professor Keith Wessel from Martin Luther College is here to help us understand the opening verses of John 14.