The Lutheran Witness Podcast

As we find our appliances and homes ever more connected to the world and becoming the “Internet of Things,” the Christian finds connection not through technology, but in our Lord Jesus Christ. Through Him, we are connected to the church of all time and history.  For more information on The Lutheran Witness or to subscribe to the magazine, please visit witness.lcms.org. Sound effect obtained from z...

Hermann Sasse, a German theologian and pastor, was born 125 years ago today, on July 17, 1895. This short summary of his life points out God’s work in Sasse in making a faithful confession of the Gospel in spite of overwhelming, opposing forces.   For more information on The Lutheran Witness or to subscribe to the magazine, please visit witness.lcms.org. Sound effect obtained from zapsplat.com.

As COVID-19 kept us confined to our homes, we had opportunities to revive our flagging devotional lives. The Rev. William Weedon explores how he and his wife use the Treasury of Daily Prayer.   You can read the article on The Lutheran Witness website.   For more information on The Lutheran Witness or to subscribe to the magazine, please visit witness.lcms.org. Sound effect obtained from zapsplat.c...

The American Dream drove many of our ambitions and goals here in the United States. As these dreams fade, Christ is here with His church. The daylight reveals His work through His Word. See how ripe the harvest is?   You can read this article on the LW Website.    For more information on The Lutheran Witness or to subscribe to the magazine, please visit witness.lcms.org. Sound effect obtained from...

Recent rulings from the United States Supreme Court have raised concerns for many Christians about religious liberty. While there is some reason for concern, the US Constitutions and legal precedents have numerous protections for Christians.   Read the entire article on The Lutheran Witness website.   For more information on The Lutheran Witness or to subscribe to the magazine, please visit witnes...

Rev. Trevor Sutton, Pastor of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Lansing, Michigan, joins Andy to talk about the intersection of evolving technology and faith. Our relationship with technology is the topic of a Sutton’s new series on The Lutheran Witness website. Find Pastor Sutton’s series and other online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cp...

Christians throughout Nigeria are being systematically murdered by jihadist groups in the northern part of the country. This part of the country is home to a 2.2-million-member Lutheran church. Increasingly, it is being considered as a genocide. Read the story.    For more information on The Lutheran Witness or to subscribe to the magazine, please visit witness.lcms.org. Sound effect obtained from...

Facial recognition technology has expanded exponentially over the last few years. As we struggle against the dangers of dehumanizing technology, we must remember that our identity is founded in Jesus Christ. Through Baptism, He has made us new.   You can read this article on The Lutheran Witness website.   Photo by Lianhao Qu on .  For more information on The Lutheran Witness or to subscribe to th...

The Supreme Court added to the interpretation of the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. They interpreted “sex” must be construed to include sexual desires and gender self-identity. This could have far-reaching effects on the church and para-church organizations.   For more information on The Lutheran Witness or to subscribe to the magazine, please visit witness.lcms.org. Sound effect obtai...

God commanded Moses to create a bronze serpent; God healed those who looked to the serpent. Generations later, King Hezekiah tore down the pole since the Israelites had started to worship the pole. Modern cell phone towers now reach to the heavens throughout the world. In this article, the Rev. Trevor Sutton explores the boundaries of using God’s gifts and worshiping them.   For more information o...

The COVID-19 pandemic affected the way we gather to receive our Lord’s gifts. In today’s episode, Rachel Bomberger discusses the joy of finally being able to gather together with God’s people, even if it took place in a parking lot. As the Early Church also faithfully gathered even in catacombs, so also we gladly gather to receive God’s Word and His sacrament, even in uncomfortable times.  For mor...

God knows our future. Our coming and going and last breath are known to Him. In this introductory article to his series called, “Our Problems; God’s Solutions,” the Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz sets the stage for looking at our problems from a biblical perspective.  You can read the original article on the LW website.  For more information on The Lutheran Witness or to subscribe to the magazine, please vi...

In the ancient church, making the confession that Jesus is Lord could bring persecution and possibly death. Why did they hold so steadfastly to this confession? The Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller explains the biblical background of this phrase and why we should continue to hold fast to this confession. Read the full article on The Lutheran Witness website.  For more information on The Lutheran Witness or...

The Lutheran Witness is launching a podcast. It may not be the traditional podcast, but it’s another way for you to learn more about what it means to have a Lutheran perspective on the world. There’s also a little bit about the “Letter to the editor” contest on the new website. Make sure you check it out.   For more information on The Lutheran Witness or to subscribe to the magazine, please visit ...