Impact

David was a great king and a great writer and he was great at a lot of other things, including sin. This episode is part one of two with Pastor John Boggs from Luther Prep School. We discuss David's sins and God's gracious patience. 

Drifting away on a boat on a beautiful summer day sounds quite appealing. Drifting away from Jesus? Not so much. Pastor Greg Lyon from Wisconsin Lutheran College is here to talk about that and other teachings pulled from Hebrews 2. 

We are like Cain, sin often gets the best of us. We are also like Abel in that the Lord looks on us with favor. Listen to more on this well-known Bible story with our guest, Pastor Jon Bilitz, from Wisconsin Lutheran Chapel in Madison. 

The true story of Cain and Abel is not just for Sunday School children. There is a lot there for everyone to learn. Pastor Jon Bilitz is here to help us learn about what pleases God, the power of sin, the Lord's mercy, and more. 

The bread from heaven that saved Israel in the desert, called manna, is beautifully connected to Jesus. Pastor Nate Wordell, from Wisconsin Lutheran College, is here to help us enjoy the many details in Exodus 16 and how they lead us to Jesus, the bread of life. 

Any message from John the Baptist is going to include Jesus and any message about Jesus includes you. Learn more from Luke 4 in this week's episode. 

In Colossians 3, Paul gives you encouragment to live as you are, holy through Jesus and dearly loved by God. Professor Kyle Bitter is here to share some thoughts on the second half of this wonderful chapter. 

The Bible says Christians have died, but it also says Christians are alive. The place is Colossians 3. The reason is Jesus. Listen to Professor Kyle Bitter explain. 

You have been given gifts by God. Life, faith, salvation to name a few. Here is another: the gift to serve. That is what 1 Corinthians 12 is all about. Listen to Pastor Collin Wenzel, a teacher at Luther Prep School, talk about your spiritual gifts. 

Was Paul really the chief of sinners? He made that claim in his first letter to Timothy. This episode takes a look at what he said in context and highlights the mercy of God. 

There is no better grower of fruit than the Holy Spirit. He produces fruit through the Word of God and it is fruit that shows itself in the Christian's life. Listen to part two with Pastor Colin Wenzel on Galatians 5. 

In Christ, you are free from the demanding law of God. That doesn't mean you are free to sin, it means you are free to obey God out of love. This week we welcome a new guest to Impact and he will help us pull truth from Galatians 5. 

Jesus said, "I am the bread of life." That gospel nugget fills us with hope. Listen to Pastor Nate Wordell share his thoughts on these sustaining words of our Savior. 

Bread goes bad. Jesus never will. The difference is something to contemplate and be thankful for. Pastor Nathan Wordell is our guest this week to help us with John 6 where Jesus says, "I am the bread of life." 

The Lord is almighty and, therefore, very capable of the supernatural. He showed it more than once and each time it was used to help his people. Listen to this true story about God's supernatural power found in Joshua 10. 

Psalm 23 is so rich with comfort we slowed down and split it in half. Pastor Clinton is back to chat about the second half of this "Good Shepherd" Psalm. 

With Good Shepherd Sunday approaching, Pastor Clinton is here to give insight into one of Scripture's most treasured sections. 

There are some topics that are hard to talk about. This week on Impact Pastor Mike Novotny is here to encourage us to talk about them in spite of that, because God has blessings waiting on the other side. 

The highlight of the year is the celebration of Jesus' resurrection from the dead. Enjoy this special Easter episode with Pastor Stephen Lehmann, Word of God teacher at Fox Valley Lutheran High School in Appleton. 

The death of Jesus included a great deal of suffering, most of which we can't comprehend. As we approach celebrating Jesus empty tomb, first we ponder his suffering in our place. Pastor Stephen Lehmann from Fox Valley Lutheran High School is here this week and next for these special Holy Week episodes. 

This beautiful story starts off with profound sadness and then gets into one of the greatest cluster of verses in all of Scripture, this according to our guest, Dr. Mark Paustian from Martin Luther College. Enjoy Ruth chapter one. 

The book of Ruth is a beautiful love story, but so much more. Dr. Mark Paustian from Martin Luther College is here to lead us into this true story that highlights the faithfulness of God. 

Understanding the structure of the Gospels, helps with understanding the content of the Gospels. Professor Paul Koelpin from Martin Luther College is here to aid our understanding of both. 

We bring to an end the Gideon story on this episode with Pastor John Boggs. The ending teaches us a valuable lesson. 

Have you ever asked God for a sign? If you have, maybe you learned that from Gideon. Pastor John Boggs is here to talk about that and more.