A Moment of Faith from KFUO Radio

Rev. Doug Nicely and Gary Duncan talk about the hymn “I Know My Redeemer Lives” and the related story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead.

In this podcast-only special, Gary Duncan and Rev. Doug Nicely discuss the blind man and the hymn, "Amazing Grace".

Rev. Doug Nicely discusses with Gary Duncan the season of Lent and the story of Nicodemus.

Gary Duncan and Rev. Doug Nicely discuss the six weeks of Lent.  Pastor Nicely also shares with us the Lenten hymn, “Did My Savior Bleed”

Rev. Doug Nicely discusses his Transfiguration Sunday sermon with Gary Duncan. Doug also focuses on the hymn “Be Thou My Vision”. 

In our discussion this week with Rev. Doug Nicely and Gary Duncan we look at how the ten commandments were misunderstood by the Jewish officials during the time of Jesus' earthly life.

Gary Duncan and Rev. Doug Nicely discuss the sermon on the mount in Matthew. How do we become the light in this world?

Listen as Gary Duncan and Rev. Doug Nicely continue their journey in the first chapters of the gospel of Matthew. 

On the program this week, Rev. Doug Nicely talks with Gary Duncan about this week's Gospel reading from Matthew. He ties the reading to the hymn “The People That in Darkness Sat”

Today, Rev. Doug Nicely discusses Epiphany with Gary Duncan.  Pastor Nicely highlights the hymn “Brightest and Best of the Stars of  the Morning”

Rev. Doug Nicely shares with Gary Duncan the backstory of the Christmas hymn, “Away in the Manger".

Rev. Doug Nicely discusses shares The O Antiphons around the Advent hymn, "O come, O come, Emmanuel".

Rev. Doug Nicely shares with Gary Duncan insights about the Advent hymn, "Prepare a Royal Highway".

Rev. Doug Nicely and Gary Duncan discuss the end times and the end of the Christian calendar. Pastor Nicely also shares the hymn from John Brownly.

Rev. Doug Nicely shares with Gary Duncan what he calls the other famous Swedish hymn. Hear the back story of the hymn “Children of the Heavenly Father”.  Pastor Nicely also illustrates the connection to the Scripture reading from Luke appointed for this week. 

Rev. Doug Nicely talks about Prayer with Gary Duncan and Doug shares with us three hymns that have a common theme. 

Rev. Doug Nicely talks with Gary Duncan about Ruth and other Godly women. Doug also shares with us the hymn “For All the Faithful Women”.

Rev. Doug Nicely discusses the Scripture reading from this upcoming Sunday. 2 Timothy 1. Paul reminds Timothy of his faith taught to him by his mother and grandmother. Pastor Nicely looks a the children hymn “God Loves Me Dearly” in light of this Scripture reading. 

On this week's program Rev. Doug Nicely shares with us one of his uncle Marty's favorite hymns with Gary Duncan.  Pastor Nicely's uncle asked him to preach for his funeral and for the hymn “What Is the World to Me?” Hear this hymn and a bit of the backstory.

Rev. Doug Nicely chats with Gary Duncan about children and lambs. In Matthew, Jesus talks about lost sheep as little ones. On this week's program, you will hear about the connection between sheep and children and how that theme is the heart of many hymns. Pastor Nicely shares with Gary the hymn,  "Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us". 

Gary Duncan and Rev. Doug Nicely talk about the Epistles (letters) to the Philippians. Pastor Nicely shares with Gary a hymn that he is reminded of when reading Philippians. What is the hymn? The words come from Psalm One. Listen for more.

Gary Duncan and Pastor Doug Nicely talk about closing hymns on this week's program. Closing hymns are a reminder of the worship we just participated in and of what we have learned, heard, and should take with us as we depart. Doug shares with us a hymn “Go My Children with My Blessing” written by LCMS pastor Jeroslav Vajda.

On this program Rev. Doug Nicely shares with Gary Duncan the back story of the nineteenth century hymn “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart” by E. H. Plumptre (1865).

Gary Duncan And Rev. Doug Nicely discuss Hebrews 11 and living in faith. Doug also shares with us the William Williams hymn of faith “Guide Me, Oh Thou Great Jehovah".

Rev. Doug Nicely and Gary Duncan talk about the Lord's Prayer and praying the separate petitions. Also, Doug shares the John Newton hymn “Come, My Soul, Thy Suit Prepare”. 

Rev. Doug Nicely discusses with Gary Duncan the National Anthem by Francis Scott Key. Hear the backstory and a verse from the anthem that is rarely sung.

Pastor Doug Nicely talks with Gary Duncan about the hymn “In Thee Is Gladness” How has this hymn changed over the years? Hear the backstory that dates to the fifteen hundreds.

Rev. Doug Nicely discusses with Gary Duncan the hymn “In Christ There Is No East or West”. This hymn text is at the heart of St. Paul's letter to the Galatians. Listen as we dig deeper into Galatians 3: 23-29.

Rev. Doug Nicely discusses Holy Trinity Sunday with Gary Duncan. On this week's program, you will hear about all three persons of the Trinity in the lyrics of the “Navy Hymn” that Doug shares with us. 

On this episode Rev. Doug Nicely chats with Gary Duncan about Pentecost with his focus on the Holy Spirit. Doug also shares with us one of his favorite Holy Spirit hymns “Holiness Desire”. Listen, learn and enjoy.

Rev. Doug Nicely discusses Ascension Day with Gary Duncan. How can we view Jesus' ascension as our ascension? Doug also shares with us the Ascension hymn “On Christ Ascension this alone” Listen and also learn the meaning of the German word Himmelfahrt.

Rev. Doug Nicely and Gary Duncan conclude our discussion on the Easter season. Doug shares with us the Easter hymn “Lift High the Cross”.  Doug also uses the word ensign during this conversation. What does he mean by the term ensign?

Rev. Doug Nicley shares with Gary another Easter hymn. The hymn this week was written by Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther. CFW Walther became the 1st President of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. Doug gives us a bit of the back story of his hymn and of CFW Walther.

On this week's program Rev. Doug Nicely talks with Gary Duncan about Good Shepherd Sunday. Doug also shares the hymn “Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us”. Hear the interesting backstory of this hymn.

On this week's program Rev. Doug nicely shares with Gary Duncan an Easter hymn written in 1874 by Robert Lowry a professor of literature at Bucknell University. He was also a minister and hymn writer. The hymn that Doug sings for us is “Christ Arose” inspired by Mathew's Gospel.

Rev. Doug Nicely and Gary Duncan talk about Robert Lowery and Issaac Watts hymn "Come, We That Love the Lord" also known as “Marching to Zion”.  Hear the back story of this hymn that is perfect for Holy week.

Rev. Doug Nicely discusses with Gary Duncan the Issac Watts hymn based on 1st Corinthians 16, “Am I the Soldier of the Cross”. Listen and hear some interesting aspects of this hymn.

Gary Duncan continues the conversation with Rev. Doug Nicely about Isaac Watts and his Lenten themed hymns. Listen and learn more about Isaac Watts who lived 300 years ago and hear how he got in trouble from writing hymns.

Rev. Doug Nicely shares with Gary Duncan another Lenten themed hymn from Isaac Watts This week we will learn about the hymn, "Not All the Blood of Beasts".

On this week's podcast Rev. Doug Nicely talks with Gary Duncan about three different hymn writers. Hear about John Wesley, Isaac Watts and Fanny Crosby.

Rev. Doug Nicely Discusses with Gary Duncan the Lenten hymn “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”. Pastor Nicely walks us through this hymn and helps us to focus on the lyrics.

Pastor Doug Nicely discusses with Gary Duncan the Golden Rule also known as the Royal Law. Pastor Nicely shares an example of this from Martin Luther. He also gives us a connection to the hymn “Oh, the Deep Deep Love of Jesus”.