Let the Bird Fly!

This is Wade's sermon at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI for Pentecost 12C. The lessons are: Proverbs 25:6,7; James 2:1-13; Luke 14:1,7-14. We'd love to have you join us at Resurrection for a Sunday service sometime at 9am.  Ss always, if you are enjoying the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, or TuneIn Radio. You can also like us o...

In SESSION ELEVEN of this new series, Wade discusses the need to figure out what needs to be cut out of our diet or practice (treason) and what can be managed (treats). Each person is different, but how can we be honest with ourselves and determine the best route with various challenges? Since losing a lot of weight over the past year, many have asked why he has been doing so and how he has been d...

In episode THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-EIGHT, Mike, Jason, and Wade discuss lectionaries. What are lectionaries? How do they shape how the church approaches Scripture and preaching? How do some common lectionaries compare? The guys discuss all this and more. We hope you enjoy the episode! Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 151...

This is Wade's sermon at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI for Pentecost 11C. The lessons are: Isaiah 66:18-24; Hebrews 12:18-24; Luke 13:22-30. We'd love to have you join us at Resurrection for a Sunday service sometime at 9am.  Ss always, if you are enjoying the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, or TuneIn Radio. You can also like u...

In episode THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SEVEN, Jason and Wade discuss denominations, C.S. Lewis image of a hall and rooms, and the need to pick a room. In addition, we explore questions regarding Jason's shoes and his preferences regarding pontoon boat experiences. We hope you enjoy the episode! Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcas...

This is Wade's sermon at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI for Pentecost 10C. The lessons are: Jeremiah 23:23-29; Hebrews 12:1-13; Luke 12:49-53. We'd love to have you join us at Resurrection for a Sunday service sometime at 9am.  Ss always, if you are enjoying the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, or TuneIn Radio. You can also like...

In SESSION TEN of this new series, Wade discusses the dangers of living in a constant state of emergency, moving from crisis to crisis. How can we avoid operating in perpetual fight or flight mode, which undermines every aspect of our health.  Since losing a lot of weight over the past year, many have asked why he has been doing so and how he has been doing it. This series will talk about that, bu...

In episode THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SIX, Mike, Wade, Joel Pless, and Glen Thompson discuss the Council of Nicaea, the Nicene Creed and creeds in general, the role of church councils in Christian history, and the Christological controversies the Christian Church faced in its early centuries. We hope you enjoy the episode! You can find Dr. Thompsons Bible study on the Council of Nicaea here and his...

This is Wade's sermon at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI for Pentecost 9C. The lessons are: Genesis 15:1-6; Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16; Luke 12:22-34. We'd love to have you join us at Resurrection for a Sunday service sometime at 9am.  Ss always, if you are enjoying the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, or TuneIn Radio. You can also like...

In episode THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE, Jason, Mike and Wade discuss the importance of distinguishing between penultimate and ultimate things, healthy disenchantment, and true freedom and peace. We hope you enjoy the episode! Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education...

This is Wade's sermon at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI for Pentecost 8C. The lessons are: Ecclesiastes 1:1-2,12–14; 2:18-26; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21. Wade is serving as the vacancy pastor at Resurrection. We'd love to have you join us for a Sunday service sometime at 9am.  Ss always, if you are enjoying the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, G...

In SESSION NINE of this new series, Wade discusses the role habits play in setting us back or moving forward, and the relationship between habits and character. How can we build healthy habits? How can we identify and address unhealthy habits? How can habits help make helpful things natural to us? Wade discusses all this and more.   Since losing a lot of weight over the past year, many have asked...

In episode THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FOUR, Jason, Mike and Wade the danger of treating God as an idea. We have one God in three Persons, not a big idea, and when we forget that it undermines preaching, teaching, the Divine Service, and the Christian life. We hope you enjoy the episode! Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517...

This is Wade's sermon at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI for Pentecost 7C. The lessons are: Genesis 18:20-32; 1 Timothy 2:1-7; and Luke 11:1-13. Wade is serving as the vacancy pastor at Resurrection. We'd love to have you join us for a Sunday service sometime at 9am.  Ss always, if you are enjoying the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spot...

In SESSION EIGHT of this new series, Wade discusses the importance of assessing the food you eat and focusing on real food as much as possible.  Since losing a lot of weight over the past year, many have asked why he has been doing so and how he has been doing it. This series will talk about that, but also hopefully focus more broadly on the relationship between faith, fitness, and fellowship in f...

In SESSION SEVEN of this new series, Wade discusses the importance of owning your health and fitness while recognizing all is a gift from God and how that fits with community. Wade talks about this and more.  Since losing a lot of weight over the past year, many have asked why he has been doing so and how he has been doing it. This series will talk about that, but also hopefully focus more broadly...

In episode THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-THREE, Jason, Mike and Wade begin a new (second) series on the divine service. What is the divine service? What should call it? Why does it matter? The guys discuss all this and more. Look for new session in this series to come as we walk through the divine service and the Western Rite. We hope you enjoy the episode! Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517...

This is Wade's sermon at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI for Pentecost 6C. The lessons are: Genesis 18:1-14; Colossians 1:1-14; and Luke 10:38-42. Wade is serving as the vacancy pastor at Resurrection. We'd love to have you join us for a Sunday service sometime at 9am.  Ss always, if you are enjoying the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Sp...

In SESSION SIX of this new series, Wade discusses the importance of setting goals and aiming for gains that fit your goals. We can't do or have it all, but we can strive for specific things and find joy in steps taken toward them. Wade talks about this and more.  Since losing a lot of weight over the past year, many have asked why he has been doing so and how he has been doing it. This series will...

In episode THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-TWO, Mike, Jason, and Wade discuss why the church and Christians should take the long view of things? What does it mean to take the long view? Why can, and should, the church take the long view? What goes wrong when we don't take the long view? The guys discuss all this and more. We hope you enjoy the episode! Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcas...

In SESSION FIVE of this new series, Wade discusses the importance of the rest--physical, mental, and spiritual. Sometimes we need to "do nothing" to get stuff done. Why does rest matter? How should we rest? Wade talks about this and more.  Since losing a lot of weight over the past year, many have asked why he has been doing so and how he has been doing it. This series will talk about that, but al...

This is Wade's sermon at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI for Pentecost 5C. The lessons are: Ruth 1-19a; Galatians 5:1,13-25; and Luke 10:25-37. Wade is serving as the vacancy pastor at Resurrection. We'd love to have you join us for a Sunday service sometime at 9am.  Ss always, if you are enjoying the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spoti...

This is Wade's sermon at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI for Pentecost 4C. The lessons are: Ezekiel 2:9-3:11; 1 Peter 5:1-4; and Luke 10:1-12,16-20. Wade is serving as the vacancy pastor at Resurrection. We'd love to have you join us for a Sunday service sometime at 9am.  Ss always, if you are enjoying the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play,...

In episode THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-ONE, Wade and Mike discuss church buildings, offering a "tour" of a typical church. Why do most churches historically have similar layouts? What do the various "parts" mean and do? The guys discuss all this and more. We hope you enjoy the episode! Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 E...

In episode THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY, Wade and Mike discuss the church year and "ordinary time." What is ordinary time? What is its focus? What does it mean for the Christian life? The guys discuss all this and more. We hope you enjoy the episode! Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Th...