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When Jesus says something, it is the truth, whether we can understand it or not. Why? Because he is God from heaven. Listen to Professor Stephen Geiger from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary share insight into a most fascinating conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus that is filled with truth. 

In Romans 7, Paul bemoans that fact that he often finds himself doing what he doesn't want to do and often not doing what he wants to do. Can you relate? Listen to Pastor Dave Wenzel from Fox Valley Lutheran High School, share insight on our sin problem, and the solution. 

Although David was a man after the Lord's own heart, and although he gives us pages of Scripture to ponder and gain strength from, like us, he was a great sinner. Maybe you don't know this true story from the end of II Samuel. There is a lot to learn from it. 

Although David was a man after the Lord's own heart and although he gives us pages of beautiful Scripture to ponder and gain strength from, like us, he was a great sinner. At the end of 2nd Samuel we read about the "census sin". Maybe you don't know this true story. Listen to Tim Rimpel, Bible teacher at Illinois Lutheran High School tell it and explain it. 

Through Daniel, God gives his exiled people hope for a glorious future. That same future awaits you. Listen to Dr. John Boeder from Martin Luther College share hope-filled thoughts from Daniel 2. 

You know Daniel from the night he slept among hungry lions. There is so much more to know about this man of great faith. For example, Daniel not only inspires us to trust the Lord, but he also inspires us to eat our vegetables. Listen to Martin Luther College campus pastor John Boeder talk about this man of great faith. 

There were 400 years of history between the end of the Old Testament and the arrival of John the Baptist and his desert ministry. This time is called the "Silent Years", because there were no messages from God. Listen to Professor Paul Koelpin talk about the world history that took place during these years leading up to the birth of Christ. 

There is stern warning and glorious comfort in the final chapter of the final book of the Old Testament. Listen to Professor Paul Koelpin  of Martin Luther College explain the details of this fascinating chapter that looks ahead to the coming of Christ. 

Making the church give off a pleasant aroma is not easy for sinners, but for the early church it sure was effective for growing the church.  Can it work today? Listen to part 2 of our discussion with Pastor Kent Reeder on the closing verse of Acts 2.

Does God have a dream for his church? It might be what we see right after Pentecost. Listen to Pastor Kent Reeder, from Illume Church in Seattle, explain what was terrific about the early church. 

God's Word does great things in good soil. Listen to part 2 of our conversation with Pastor Mike Novotny. 

The Word of God has great potential in the human heart to produce big things. Sadly, it also can produce nothing. Pastor Mike Novotny joins Impact the next 2 weeks to help us understand The Parable of the Sower.

Paul's eloquent and powerful words on what love is and what love is not are beautifully explained in this episode with Dr. Phil Huebner, a pastor at Wisconsin Lutheran High School. Listen to the end to hear why love is even greater than faith and hope. 

God tells us to impress his Word on children. How do we do that and what happens if we don't? Listen to part 2 with Pastor John Boggs on that and other important commands from God found in Deuteronomy 6. 

The Bible says to love the Lord with all your heart, soul, and strength. That's a lot of love, and God is worthy of all of it! Listen to Pastor John Boggs from Luther Prep explain this encouraging verse from Deuteronomy 6. 

Peter wrote two epistles, right? Or did God write them? Listen to Pastor Greg Lyon from Wisconsin Lutheran College and Mark Kjenstad discuss that and more from 2nd Peter 1. 

Peter encourages us to cast our anxiety on God and to watch out for the devil, who is like a lion on the prowl. Listen to Pastor Greg Lyon from Wisconsin Lutheran College talk about those verses and other highlights from 1 Peter 5. 

Listen for more on Revelation 13 including something to watch out for: wolves in sheep clothing. 

The power of Satan is great. The power of Jesus is greater. Listen to Pastor Erich Schaser from Fox Valley Lutheran High School talk about Revelation 13. 

Christian marriage is a relationship modeled after the relationship between Christ and the church. Married or not, listen to this discussion with Pastor Randy Hunter, who for many years has been teaching couples what the Bible says about marriage. 

Happy Easter! In this special Easter episode we look at Jesus appearing to the disciples first without Thomas and then, a week later, with Thomas. Our guest is Pastor Jon Bilitz from Wisconsin Lutheran Chapel. 

2,000 years ago, a man rode a donkey into Jerusalem amid shouts of praise. What did it all mean? Listen to Professor Stephen Geiger from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary talk about Palm Sunday. 

Jesus was forsaken by God so you would never be forsaken by God. That is an insight we gain from Psalm 22. Listen to Dr. John Brug, retired seminary professor, share bits of wisdom gained from a lifetime of studying the Psalms. 

The ministry of Jesus did not end when he was nailed to the cross. His ministry continued with fascinating words spoken while being crucified. This is part 2 with Professor Stephen Geiger. 

The ministry of Jesus did not end when he was nailed to the cross. His ministry continued with fascinating words spoken while being crucified. Listen to Professor Stephen Geiger from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary explain meaning behind these "final" words of Jesus.