Let the Bird Fly!

00:00 - Introduction 05:20 - Free-for-All (Baseball Is Stupid...When Our Teams are Bad) 16:25 - Main Topic (The Church) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-FIVE, Mike, Wade, and Jason discuss the communion of saints and the one holy Christian/catholic and apostolic Church. We hope you enjoy the episode! We would like to thank our listeners for partnering with us during our annual Podcast Fundraiser....

00:00 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 7:50 - Main Topic (Eschatology) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-FOUR, Mike, Wade, and Jason discuss eschatology, the end times. We hope you enjoy the episode! We would like to thank our listeners for partnering with us during our annual Podcast Fundraiser. Together, listeners like you joined the 1517 Podcast Network in raising $68,000 do...

00:00 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 6:45 - Main Topic (Lutheran Colleges and the Formation of Students) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-THREE, Mike, Wade (even though he was just supposed to work the board), Jason, Nick Schmoller, and Dave Scharf discuss Lutheran higher education and the formation of students. We thank our friends from Martin Luther College for joining us!...

00:00 - Introduction 10:00 - Free-for-All (Favorite Things about Teaching Where We Do) 17:35 - Main Topic (Does the Gospel Get Old?) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-TWO, Mike, Wade, and Jason discuss  whether the gospel ever gets old and if not, why not. We hope you enjoy the episode! We would like to thank our listeners for partnering with us during our annual Podcast Fundraiser. Together, liste...

00:00 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 4:15 - Main Topic (Theology by Twos) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-ONE, Mike, Wade, and Jason discuss theology by twos (law and gospel, theology of the cross and theology of glory, two kinds of righteousness, two kingdoms, etc.). We hope you enjoy the episode! We would like to thank our listeners for partnering with us during our annua...

In the NINTH session of our series on Jason and Wade's Germany travel, we continue our overview of the May 2024 trip, discussing what we are most excited about with this trip. We hope you enjoy the episode.  If this series gives you an itch to travel, you can learn about the trip to Germany that Jason and Wade are leading in May 2024 here. We'd love to have you join us.   Let the Bird Fly! is supp...

00:00 - Introduction 06:10 - Free-for-All (What We're Looking forward to in the Fall Semester) 17:25 - Main Topic (Summer Thinking) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY, Mike, Wade, and Jason discuss what they've been thinking about (and working on) this summer. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so...

In the EIGHTH session of our series on Jason and Wade's Germany travel, we continue our overview of the May 2024 trip, walking through days 9 through 11. We hope you enjoy the episode.  If this series gives you an itch to travel, you can learn about the trip to Germany that Jason and Wade are leading in May 2024 here. We'd love to have you join us.   Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podc...

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-NINE, Mike, Wade, Dan Berg, who may or many not be related to Michael, and Tom Jeske discuss Luther's catechisms, catechesis, and the family altar. We hope you enjoy the episode! If you'd like to catch some of Dan's catechetical videos, you can find him on Instagram and YouTube @revdanberg. You can learn more about his church on Facebook (oursaviorharrisonville)....

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-EIGHT, Mike, Wade, and Dan Berg, who may or many not be related to Michael, discuss beauty and five things it does. We hope you enjoy the episode! If you'd like to catch some of Dan's catechetical videos, you can find him on Instagram and YouTube @revdanberg. You can learn more about his church on Facebook (oursaviorharrisonville).  Let the Bird Fly! is supported...

In the SEVENTH session of our series on Jason and Wade's Germany travel, we continue our overview of the May 2024 trip, walking through the rest of day 6 and day 7. We hope you enjoy the episode.  If this series gives you an itch to travel, you can learn about the trip to Germany that Jason and Wade are leading in May 2024 here. We'd love to have you join us.   Let the Bird Fly! is supported by th...

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SEVEN, Mike, Wade, and Greg discuss despair, disenchantment, acedia, and other despair-related things. This is the third part of a three-part series on death, disappointment, and despair. While the topic sounds morbid, we pray you find the episodes encouraging. We hope you enjoy the episode!  Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is par...

In the SIXTH session of our series on Jason and Wade's Germany travel, we continue our overview of the May 2024 trip, walking through day 5 to the first part of day 6 (Eisenach, Jena, and Buchenwald). We hope you enjoy the episode.  If this series gives you an itch to travel, you can learn about the trip to Germany that Jason and Wade are leading in May 2024 here. We'd love to have you join us.  ...

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SIX, Mike and Wade discuss disappointment. This is the second of a three-part series on death, disappointment, and despair. While the topic sounds morbid, we pray you find the episodes encouraging. We hope you enjoy the episode!  Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't done so yet, stop over there and c...

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE, Mike, Wade, and Greg (sitting in Jason's abandoned seat)  discuss death. This is the first of a three-part series on death, disappointment, and despair. While the topic sounds morbid, we pray you find the episodes encouraging. We hope you enjoy the episode!  Let the Bird Fly! is supported by the 1517 Podcast Network, which is part of 1517.org. If you haven't...

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FOUR, Mike and Wade discuss human flourishing and the economy of God's love. What is human flourishing? How does it relate to the Word? How does it relate to this world? What does it teach us about our relationship with God and neighbor, and how God deals with us and our neighbor? What is the economy of God's love? What is its significance? We hope you enjoy the e...

In the FIFTH session of our series on Jason and Wade's Germany travel, we continue our overview of the May 2024 trip, walking through days 4-5 (Nuremburg, Coburg, Erfurt). We hope you enjoy the episode.  If this series gives you an itch to travel, you can learn about the trip to Germany that Jason and Wade are leading in May 2024 here. We'd love to have you join us.   Let the Bird Fly! is supporte...

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-THREE, Mike and Wade discuss Sunday, the sabbath, worship, and feasts. Why do Christians historically gather on Sundays? What happened to Saturday? What does sabbath mean? What does God want for us regarding it? What's the point of the divine service on Sunday? When/where do we worship? Why does God love feasts, and why should we? We hope you enjoy the episode!  L...

In the FOURTH session of our series on Jason and Wade's Germany travel, we turn our attention to the May 2024 trip, walking through days 1-3 (Mainz, Worms, and Heidelberg). We hope you enjoy the episode.  If this series gives you an itch to travel, you can learn about the trip to Germany that Jason and Wade are leading in May 2024 here. We'd love to have you join us.   Let the Bird Fly! is support...

00:00 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 7:35 - Main Topic (Systems, Faces, and Vocations) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-TWO, Mike and Wade discuss Pentecost and Holy Trinity Sunday. What's the significance of these two days in the church year? Why is Pentecost such an important event in church history. What does it mean today?  We hope you enjoy the episode!  Let the Bird F...

In the THIRD session of our series on Jason and Wade's past Germany travels and upcoming trip, the guys discuss their personal and professional experience with church history and theology and what they love about visiting Germany in that light. We hope you enjoy this session. If this series gives you an itch to travel, you can learn about the trip to Germany that Jason and Wade are leading in May...

00:00 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 8:15 - Main Topic (Systems, Faces, and Vocations) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-ONE, Mike, Jason, and Wade discuss systems, faces, and vocations. It's easy to get caught up in causes, in sweeping programs, in grand schemes, but Christ calls us to love our neighbor right where we find him or her. How do we balance political involvement...

In the SECOND session of our series on Jason and Wade's past Germany travels and upcoming trip, the guys discuss some of what we appreciate most about experiencing German history and culture. We hope you enjoy this session. If this series gives you an itch to travel, you can learn about the trip to Germany that Jason and Wade are leading in May 2024 here. We'd love to have you join us.   Let the B...

In the FIRST session of our series on Jason and Wade's past Germany travels and upcoming trip, we discuss some of our earlier trips and experiences as well as German food and drink. We hope you enjoy this session. If this series gives you an itch to travel, you can learn about the trip to Germany that Jason and Wade are leading in May 2024 here. We'd love to have you join us.   Let the Bird Fly! i...

00:00 - Introduction 00:00 - Free-for-All (No Free-for-All) 6:00 - Main Topic (How We See Ourselves (Paradigms for People) and the Guys Get WELSy) In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY, Mike, Jason, Wade discuss how human beings see themselves (for example, as consumers, producers, students, etc.) and how such paradigms are helpful or problematic.  Also, Wade has a little too much fun with the new equ...