The Concordia Publishing House Podcast

On this episode, Kurth Brashear, Vice-President for Institutional Advancement at Concordia University Nebraska joins us for a conversation about the challenges, opportunities, and joys of philanthropy in the church. Learn more about Concordia University, Nebraska or connect with Kurth Brashear . Connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter .

We've all had our fair share of blunders, mishaps, and failures.  Even the greatest heroes of the Bible stumbled. In this episode we're joined by Dan Hoppen. Dan is the author of Redeemed: Our Lives as Sinners and Saints . Dan will help us explore some of the common shortcomings we all encounter. Learn more about  Redeemed: Our Lives at Sinners and Saints . Connect with Dan Hoppen

Jacob Weber, the associate editor of music and worship at Concordia Publishing House joins us today to discuss the importance of introducing children, to the beauty of hymnody early their lives and how that can support them as they grow in their faith. Check out One and All Rejoice Listen to the One and All Rejoice playlist

Dr. Benjamin Haupt, Associate Provost of Concordia Seminary St. Louis , joins us to discuss how a clear appreciation for the significant role of mission in the early days of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod can inform our lives and ministry today. Listen to Dr. Haupt and Rev. Micah Glenn on the Under The Fig Tree podcast. Read Drop Your Nets and Follow Me: Raising up the Next Generation of Churc...

What do you do when your life goes off the rails? And you're left with questions, like how do I keep going through this and not be utterly destroyed? Or how can I keep a kind heart when it's been so wounded and broken? Our guest today Dr. Reed Lessing is here to talk with us and assure us that there is hope.  In this encouraging conversation we are introduced to the ultimate survivor, Je...

Mentoring is an opportunity for the people of God to love one another, to figure out life side-by-side. Darcy Pappe, author and Executive Director of the Women's Leadership Institute at Concordia University Wisconsin., joins us to share encouragement and ideas for supporting each other through mentoring. Learn more about the Women's Leadership Institute at Concordia University Learn more...

Today on the show we're joined by Margo Heath Dupre. Margo chats with us about the experiences she's had raising a blended family. It's a great story filled with grace, love, and trust. Check out Margo's book Be Thou My Guide Connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter .

On this episode, Rev. Dr. Pete Jurchen joins us to discuss how we can engage the Psalms in an intentional, meaningful way. Rev. Dr. Jurchen  is the editor of a Engaging the Psalms. Learn more about   Engaging the Psalms: A Guide for Reflection and Prayer   Connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter .

The Book of 1 Peter can help us recognize common cultural deceptions. In this episode, Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer joins us to identify some of these deceptions and what 1 Peter has to teach us. Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer is President Emeritus of Concordia Seminary St. Louis. Connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter .  

Peter Frank had the opportunity to travel to Israel as part of an intensive study abroad program through Concordia Seminary. Peter shares his experiences with us and how exploring the geography of the Holy Land deepened his understanding of Scripture. Explore Peter's video series Individual Tourists to be Allowed in Israel Starting July 1  Rueters: First foreign tourists in more than a year l...

Rev.  Jonathan and Christa Petzold help us understand the unique design God has designed for men and women. Learn more about Male  & Female: Embracing Your Role in God's Design

This episode originally aired on 02/24/21 We all deal with bouts of anxiety, and sometimes the feelings get so overhelming we don't know where to turn. Today we have Lindsay Hausch on the show to talk about how to deal with those anxious thoughts. Learn more about Lindsay's Book, Take Heart: God's Comfort for Anxious Thoughts Connect with Lindsay Connect with us on Facebook , Instag...

On this episode we’re joined by Debbie Larson, President of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. For more than 77 years, the LWML has been encouraging and equipping women to live out their Christian lives in active mission ministries and to support global missions. Learn more about LWML Connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter .

As Christians we're called to bring the good news of Christ to others. But what does that look like in our everyday lives? Our guest today is a Rev. Dr. Mark Wood and he is going to walk through what it means to share that good news to the world. Learn More about Connected to Christ: Witnessing in Everyday Life Connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter .

Discipleship can sound like a really big, daunting thing to do. And if you're not familiar with it, it might kind of scary. But today we have an expert travel guide with us, who's going to help us navigate the path of discipleship and what that looks like.  Learn more about Walking Together: Simple Steps for Discipleship Connect with Rev. Ted Doering Connect with us on Facebook , Instagr...

Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing joins the podcast to talk about the Book of Zechariah. He shares that it is a great loss that the Zechariah is virtually unknown in the church today. After you've listened to this episode, we think you'll be eager to spend some time studying Zechariah. Rev. Dr. R. Reed Lessing serves as Professor of Theology and Ministry at Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesot...

What does a welcoming home or a  welcoming family look like? What woul you do if you found out that Jesus was coming to your home? Today on the podcast we talk about the spirit of hospitlatiy with Rev. Brian Davies and how we can be welcoming to others. Learn more about Connected to Christ: Overcoming Isolation through Community and download the sermon series here Connect with Pastor Brian Davies...

In this episode, we talk with Gene Edward Veith. He talks to us about the centrality of the Cross to our faith,  how he discovered Lutheranism, what has been significant for his growth in faith, and much more. The Spirituality of the Cross: Third Edition is packed with updates that address questions of Christianity in today’s world. Learn how Lutheranism is different and how to share the Gospel of...

Do your daily activities reflect what had true value to you? Join us in our conversation with Christina Hergenrader as she shares 4 habits to replace spiritual dehydration with true refreshment.  Learn more about Inspired Connect with Christina   Connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter .

Today we have Deb Burma on the show talking about the storms of life and finding a sure and safe refuge in the Lord. Learn more about Be Still and Know Learn more about the LCMS Foundation Connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter .

Today we are joined by Dr. Mark Koschmann, Fiechtner Chair in Christian Outreach and  Assistant Professor of Theology and Missiology at Concordia University—St. Paul. We get his perspective on the current events going on in Minneapolis, MN and around the country dealing with social inequality, race relations, and injustice. For more information on Dr. Koschmann's Faculty-Led Workshop at Conco...

Today on the podcast we talk with Rev.  Dr. Pete Jurchen. He shares some tips and strategies with us for how we can help encourage healthy faith habits in our young people. For more from Dr. Jurchen on lifelong learning of God’s Word, consider reading Timeless Truth: An Essential Guide for Teaching the Faith . For more on the importance of building a faithful community of adult lifelong learners i...

On this episode, Dr. Dan Paavola explains that we shoud accept no substitutes when it comes to the Gospel. Connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter .

Rev. Mark Kiessling, Director of Youth Ministry at the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, joins us to share what research shows to be effective for raising children in the faith. Learn more about the research shared in this podcast in Relationships Count . Read more about living together as family the way God intended, including Mark's article, in the spring issue of Lutheran Life . Connect wit...

Join us for a conversation with Peter Reske, Senior Editor of Music/Worship at Concordia Publishing House, as we talk about the stories and history of some well loved Easter Hymns. Learn more the Lutheran Service Book and the Companion to the Hymns . Connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter .