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Please note: We apologize for the audio issues between 45:57 and the first break at 1:05:21. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Rev. Dr. Jon S. Bruss is the seventeenth president of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, and is an associate professor of systematic theology. With a Ph. D. in Classics from the University of Minnesota and an M.Div. from Bethany Lutheran Theological S...

​​Felix Loc is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, overseeing the national office's operations and supporting the Synod president's strategic work. With a background in organizational leadership and a deep commitment to the LCMS’s confessional identity, Loc plays a key role in guiding the Church’s mission and structure. His work bridges theology and ad...

​​Rev. Jeff Hemmer is an LCMS pastor serving in St. Louis and a leading voice on recovering godly masculinity within the Church. He is the author of "Man Up! The Quest for Masculinity," a bold theological call to men to embrace their created vocation with courage, responsibility, and faithfulness. With pastoral insight and cultural clarity, Hemmer addresses the crisis of manhood in today...

Rev. Hans Fiene is the pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Crestwood, Missouri. He is the creator of Lutheran Satire, a multimedia project that uses humor to teach and defend the Christian faith. A graduate of Indiana University and Concordia Theological Seminary, Rev. Fiene has served congregations in Colorado and Illinois before beginning his service at Prince of Peace in June 2020. He...

Check Out Our New Website! https://ontheline.net/ Support The Launch of LIT- https://institute.ontheline.net/donation/ ​Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz is a Lutheran pastor and theologian currently serving at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. A 2014 graduate of Concordia Theological Seminary (CTS), he previously pastored congregations in Lititz and Myerstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Koontz earned...

Check Out Our New Website! https://ontheline.net/ Support The Launch of LIT- https://institute.ontheline.net/donation/ Todd Wilken is a Lutheran pastor and hosts the radio program Issues, Etc., which he has led since 1998. He graduated from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis with a Master of Divinity degree. He served as a parish pastor in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) for nine years befo...

🎧 Welcome to Episode 64 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧 Rev. Benjamin Ball serves as the Second Vice President of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), bringing years of pastoral experience and theological leadership to his role. Committed to confessional Lutheran doctrine, he supports the Synod in its mission to uphold biblical truth and strengthen congregations. His work emphasizes faithful...

🎧 Welcome to Episode 63 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧  Dr. Stephen Pietsch is an associate professor of Practical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, specializing in pastoral care, counseling, and the pastoral theology of Martin Luther. Before joining the faculty in 2023, he served at Australian Lutheran College, where he taught and held leadership roles in pastoral formation and chapel m...

🎧 Welcome to Episode 62 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧 🔗 Stay Connected with Us! Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes looks and more updates: https://www.instagram.com/otl_podcast_ Join our Facebook community to engage with other listeners: https://www.facebook.com/onthelinepod 💖 A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by: Trinity Lutheran Waconia: A Local Ch...

🎧 Welcome to Episode 61 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧 Rev. Rolf Preus graduated from Concordia Theological Seminary (CTS), Fort Wayne, IN, with a Master of Divinity in 1979 and a Master of Sacred Theology in 1987. Ordained on July 1, 1979, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, Minnesota, he served Lutheran congregations across Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Montana before retiring o...

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🎧 Welcome to Episode 59 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧 🔗 Stay Connected with Us! Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes looks and more updates: https://www.instagram.com/otl_podcast_ Join our Facebook community to engage with other listeners: https://www.facebook.com/onthelinepod 💖 A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by: Trinity Lutheran Waconia: A Local Ch...

🎧 Welcome to Episode 58 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧 Dr. Robert Kolb is a renowned Lutheran theologian and professor emeritus at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, where he served as a missions professor and director of the Institute for Mission Studies. A leading expert on Martin Luther and Reformation theology, he has authored or edited numerous influential works, including co-editing the 2000...

🎧 Welcome to Episode 57 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧 🔗 Stay Connected with Us! Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes looks and more updates: https://www.instagram.com/otl_podcast_ Join our Facebook community to engage with other listeners: https://www.facebook.com/onthelinepod 💖 A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by: Trinity Lutheran Waconia: A Local Ch...

🎧 Welcome to Episode 56 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧 🔗 Stay Connected with Us! Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes looks and more updates: https://www.instagram.com/otl_podcast_ Join our Facebook community to engage with other listeners: https://www.facebook.com/onthelinepod 💖 A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by: Trinity Lutheran Waconia: A Local Ch...

🎧 Welcome to Episode 55 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧 Scott Keith is the Executive Director of 1517. He is a co-host of The Thinking Fellows Podcast and a contributor to 1517 and Christ Hold Fast. He is also the author of "Being Dad: Father as a Picture of God's Grace." He earned his doctorate from Foundation House Oxford, under the sponsorship of the Graduate Theological Foundati...

🎧 Welcome to Episode 54 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧 We sit down with Joshua Arndt to explore the art of discipline in various areas of life. From physical fitness and the benefits of sandbag training to the carnivore diet and its impact on health, we discuss how intentional practices shape our physical and spiritual well-being. Josh shares insights on how discipline, accountability, and strivi...

🎧 Welcome to Episode 53 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧 Dr. Bryan Wolfmueller is a Lutheran pastor, author, and LCMS speaker known for his engaging teaching style and theological depth. He has written books such as "Has American Christianity Failed?" and "A Martyr’s Faith in a Faithless World," which critique American evangelicalism and emphasize the distinctiveness of Lutheran...

🎧 Welcome to Episode 52 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧 Rev. Christian Einertson, serving as a pastor in Southern Minneapolis, is also a distinguished candidate for a Ph. D. from Concordia Seminary, specializing in the Lutheran Confessions. His expertise extends to the nuanced denominational differences and complexity of Church history, positioning him as a leading voice on the significance of emb...

🎧 Welcome to Episode 51 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧 🔗 Stay Connected with Us! Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes looks and more updates: https://www.instagram.com/otl_podcast_ Join our Facebook community to engage with other listeners: https://www.facebook.com/onthelinepod 💖 A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by: Trinity Lutheran Waconia: A Local Ch...

🎧 Welcome to Episode 50 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧 Dort Preus is a devoted Lutheran wife and mother of 12 children, including 11 boys, and the grandmother to over 80 grandchildren. Her life’s work has been dedicated to raising her family in the Christian faith, relying on God's Word and Luther's Small Catechism as guiding lights. Through her wisdom, she shares the joys and challenge...

🎧 Welcome to Episode 49 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧 Dr. Bryan Wolfmueller is a Lutheran pastor, author, and LCMS speaker known for his engaging teaching style and theological depth. He has written books such as "Has American Christianity Failed?" and "A Martyr’s Faith in a Faithless World," which critique American evangelicalism and emphasize the distinctiveness of Lutheran...

🎧 Welcome to Episode 48 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧 Rev. Christian Einertson, serving as a pastor in Southern Minneapolis, is also a distinguished candidate for a Ph. D. from Concordia Seminary, specializing in the Lutheran Confessions. His expertise extends to the nuanced denominational differences and complexity of Church history, positioning him as a leading voice on the significance of emb...

🎧 Welcome to Episode 47 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧 Greg Joseph is a practicing lawyer who has represented many high-profile cases defending against government overreach. He utilizes his Lutheran faith to stand on the front lines for religious liberty and human rights. See more of Pastor Eckhart’s work at: https://www.gottesdienst.org 🔗 Stay Connected with Us! Follow us on Instagram for behin...

🎧 Welcome to Episode 46 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧 The Rev. Burnell F. Eckardt Jr. is a Pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Kewanee, Illinois. He holds a PhD in historical theology from Marquette and an STM and MDiv from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. An author of several books and sometime composer of sacred music, he is known locally as the man behind the pi...