Lutheran Reflections

Unity and Union 21.04.2025 36:09 ↓

In what does true Christian unity consist, and how does this relate to our union with Christ?

Tests and Temptations 14.04.2025 40:18 ↓

Is there a difference between tests and temptations? Does God tempt us? Test us? God helps us through both.

Sanctification and Spiritual Growth 07.04.2025 36:22 ↓

What role does sanctification play in the Christian life?

Resurrection and Redemption 31.03.2025 35:54 ↓

How does Jesus's resurrection bring about our redemption?

Quarrel or Quiet 23.03.2025 36:02 ↓

A look at how God would have us live as His children - quiet and at peace.

Preaching and Proclamation 15.03.2025 37:36 ↓

In this episode, we discuss the role of preaching and proclamation in the Lutheran tradition, as well as how preaching is different than teaching.

Oaths and Ordination 05.03.2025 43:18 ↓

In this episode, we discuss ordination in the context of the Lutheran tradition, as well as the oaths associated with becoming a pastor.

Newness and Nature 28.02.2025 37:56 ↓

In this episode, we discuss how God renews both our nature and nature itself.

Mission and Ministry 21.02.2025 40:09 ↓

In this episode, we discuss outreach in our contemporary Lutheran context, and why some of our churches fail to balance doctrinal fidelity and mission.

Lamb and Light 14.02.2025 33:32 ↓

In this episode, we discuss why Jesus is called both the Lamb and Light. As Revelation 21:23 says, "And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb."

Keys and Kingdom 07.02.2025 33:32 ↓

In this episode, we discuss Matthew 16:13-20. What is the Office of the Keys? Do men have the power to forgive sins?

James and Justification 31.01.2025 38:25 ↓

In this episode, we discuss James 2:14-26. Does James's doctrine of justification contradict Paul? In what sense was Abraham "justified by works"?

Imputation and Innocence 28.01.2025 35:07 ↓

In this episode, we discuss how Christ's righteousness is imputed to believers, fulfilling the rigorous demands of the law.

Holiness and Hope 18.01.2025 24:21 ↓

In this episode, we discuss that we have a Holy God and that Jesus, the Holy Son of God is our sure and certain hope.

Guilt and Grace 10.01.2025 34:41 ↓

In this episode, we discuss the universality of God's grace in light of the universal guilt brought about by the fall of man.

Faith and Folly 12.12.2024 37:24 ↓

Is faith simply belief without evidence? If not, what is the Biblical view of faith?

Evangelism and Education 05.12.2024 41:21 ↓

In this episode, we discuss the themes of evangelism and education through the lens of the Great Commission.

Demons and Deliverance 28.11.2024 32:26 ↓

In this episode, we discuss the nature of demons and the devil, as well as how Christ has already won victory over them.

Christ and Creed 21.11.2024 33:09 ↓

In this episode, we discuss the role of the historical creeds in confessing our beliefs about Christ.

Blood and Baptism 14.11.2024 35:29 ↓

In this episode, we discuss what it means to be "washed in the blood of the Lamb," as Revelation 7:14 says.

Atonement and Access 07.11.2024 36:21 ↓

In this first episode of our new series, we talk about the need for Christ's atoning sacrifice and the access to God we enjoy on account of Christ's redemptive work.

Reformation Day, 2024 30.10.2024 35:13 ↓

In our fourth Reformation Day episode, we look at John 8:31-36 where Jesus says, "you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Jesus Intercedes for Us 24.10.2024 31:00 ↓

Jesus is our great intercessor who died for our salvation and calls us to share that wonderful gift of forgiveness with those in our lives.

Trust is the Issue 18.10.2024 34:44 ↓

In this episode, we look at Mark 10:23-31 where Jesus says, “How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!”

How to Inherit Eternal Life 10.10.2024 30:54 ↓

In this episode, we look at Mark 10:17-22, where a young ruler asks Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life.