Kairos: a time to build up

In John 18:14, and John 11:47-52, we read of a mysterious incident where an evil and wicked man named Caiaphas prophesied of Jesus' substitutionary and sacrificial death on behalf of all people. His words meant more than he knew. This sermon for Good Friday proclaims God's ultimate plan in bringing good from evil. 

Kathleen Mills is a Lutheran deaconess from the United States now serving in Shepparton, Australia. She joins Pastor Joshua Pfeiffer to discuss who deaconesses are and what they do. Here are the words to the poem Kathleen references during the conversation: The True Deaconess Spirit What is my want? I want to serve. Whom do I want to serve? The Lord in His wretched ones and His poor. And what is my reward? I serve neither for reward nor thanks but out of gratitude and love. My reward is that I am permitted to serve. And if I perish in this service? “If I perish, I perish,” said Queen Esther. I would perish for Him who gave Himself for me. But He will not let me perish. And if I grow old in this service? Then shall my heart be renewed as a palm tree. And the Lord shall satisfy me with grace and mercy. I go my way in peace casting all my care upon Him.

The relationship between John the Baptist and Jesus is a complex and wonderful one. This sermon unpacks that relationship via the text in Matthew 11:2-11. There's an intriguing question, a gentle rebuke, and a glowing tribute.  Along with this podcast you can also keep in touch with Kairos via these links: YouTube: www.youtube.com/joshuapfeiffer Web: http://www.kairoslutheran.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timetobuildup      

Kairos host Pastor Joshua Pfeiffer sits down with Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller to talk about his Christian journey. Pastor Wolfmueller's website and YouTube channel are at these links - https://wolfmueller.co/ and https://www.youtube.com/c/PastorBryanWolfmueller/ His interviews on suffering with COVID-19 can be found here - https://issuesetc.org/2020/10/19/2933-a-personal-battle-with-covid-pr-bryan-wolfmueller-10-19-20/ Along with this podcast you can also keep in touch with Kairos via these links: YouTube: www.youtube.com/joshuapfeiffer Web: http://www.kairoslutheran.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timetobuildup

This message looks at the famous final judgment scene in Matthew 25:31-46 and especially explores the glorious return of Jesus Christ, the great invitation to those 'sheep' on the right, and the strong judgment to those 'goats' on the left.  Along with this podcast you can also keep in touch with Kairos via these links: YouTube: www.youtube.com/joshuapfeiffer Web: http://www.kairoslutheran.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timetobuildup

This is a conversation I had with Dr John Kleinig for 'Lutheran Study Days' whose YouTube channel you can access here, and website here. The topic is 'Worship in Scripture: the Delivery and Maintenance of a Good Conscience'. Enjoy!  Along with this podcast you can also keep in touch with Kairos via these links: YouTube: www.youtube.com/joshuapfeiffer Web: http://www.kairoslutheran.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timetobuildup God bless you!     

This message looks at the parable of the unforgiving or unmerciful servant in Matthew 18:21-35, and what it teaches us about the forgiving mercy of God. There is forgiving mercy received, forgiving mercy withheld, and forgiving mercy lost. Along with this podcast you can also keep in touch with Kairos via these links: YouTube: www.youtube.com/joshuapfeiffer Web: http://www.kairoslutheran.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timetobuildup If you want to support this project please donate: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kairos-youtube-amp-podcast-by-joshua-pfeiffer/donate Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JoshuaPfeiffer God bless you!

Over the time of Kairos we've done many short conversations with Pastor Thomas Pietsch on the YouTube channel on various figures from Church history. For the Podcast episode today we're releasing a collation of the audio of 4 'classics'. They are:  1. Esther 2. Monica 3. Cranach and Durer  4. Lydia, Phoebe, Dorcas Enjoy! 

This message looks at Jesus' parable of the weeds among the wheat, and considers what we learn there about approaching evil in this world.  Along with this podcast you can also keep in touch with Kairos via these links: YouTube: www.youtube.com/joshuapfeiffer Web: http://www.kairoslutheran.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timetobuildup If you want to support this project please donate: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kairos-youtube-amp-podcast-by-joshua-pfeiffer/donate Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JoshuaPfeiffer God bless you!

Over the time of Kairos we've done many short conversations with Pastor Fraser Pearce on the YouTube channel. For the Podcast episode today we're releasing a collation of the audio of 4 'classics'. They are:  1. Should we except the church to be hip?  2. Does being concerned with God's commands make you a legalist?  3. What would you put up with if you found the fountain of youth? (about Holy Communion) 4. The story of the fairy garbage man (about confession and absolution) Enjoy! 

This message looks at the wonderful chapter of John 9 which is about true blindness and true sight. Along the way we're reminded about how God brings good out of suffering, how we're called to stand up for what is right, and how the best gift of all is faith in Christ. Along with this podcast you can also keep in touch with Kairos via these links: YouTube: www.youtube.com/joshuapfeiffer Web: http://www.kairoslutheran.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timetobuildup If you want to support this project please donate: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kairos-youtube-amp-podcast-by-joshua-pfeiffer/donate Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JoshuaPfeiffer

What do pastors actually do all week? In this video Kairos host Pastor Joshua Pfeiffer sits down with his brother Ben Pfeiffer, who is also a Lutheran pastor, and talks about what a 'typical' week in the life of a pastor actually looks like. Be sure to watch through to the end to hear the bonus 'lightning round'! Along with this podcast you can also keep in touch with Kairos via these links: YouTube: www.youtube.com/joshuapfeiffer Web: http://www.kairoslutheran.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timetobuildup If you want to support this project please donate: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kairos-youtube-amp-podcast-by-joshua-pfeiffer/donate Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JoshuaPfeiffer

This message looks at what it means for Jesus' disciples to be salt and light in the world. He tells us who we are, he warns us not to lose it, and why it's so important. Here's the text:  Matthew 5:13-16 “You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot. “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. 15 No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. Along with this podcast you can also keep in touch with Kairos via these links: YouTube: www.youtube.com/joshuapfeiffer Web: http://www.kairoslutheran.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timetobuildup If you want to support this project please donate: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kairos-youtube-amp-podcast-by-joshua-pfeiffer/donate Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JoshuaPfeiffer  

Here's a recording of answers to various questions submitted by Kairos listeners. See timeline below to jump to a particular question. 0:33 - Do we die and 'go to heaven'? Or is a 'new earth' our forever-dwelling place with God? 7:22 - Can a baptised Christian lose their salvation? 13:30 - Is it okay for Christians to be wealthy? 17:50 - How are we to be lead by the Spirit? 27:17 - Can you shed light on justification? 31:35 - What do you do if you'd like to become Lutheran but there's no Confessional Lutheran Church in your area? Along with this podcast you can also keep in touch with Kairos via these links: YouTube: www.youtube.com/joshuapfeiffer Web: http://www.kairoslutheran.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timetobuildup If you want to support this project please donate: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kairos-youtube-amp-podcast-by-joshua-pfeiffer/donate Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JoshuaPfeiffer

This message explores what it means for us that Jesus is the 'Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world'.   Along with this podcast you can also keep in touch with Kairos via these links: YouTube: www.youtube.com/joshuapfeiffer Web: http://www.kairoslutheran.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timetobuildup If you want to support this project please donate: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kairos-youtube-amp-podcast-by-joshua-pfeiffer/donate Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JoshuaPfeiffer  

Michael Prenzler is a pastor of the Lutheran Church of Australia whose call includes ministry to the Adelaide Deaf Community Church. In this conversation Kairos host Joshua Pfeiffer discusses Michael's ministry and the life of this congregation, as well as the challenges deaf Christians face and how they understand their deafness in connection with their Christian faith.  Along with this podcast you can also keep in touch with Kairos via these links: YouTube: www.youtube.com/joshuapfeiffer Web: http://www.kairoslutheran.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timetobuildup If you want to support this project please donate: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kairos-youtube-amp-podcast-by-joshua-pfeiffer/donate Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JoshuaPfeiffer

This message is on the text from Matthew 1:18-25 (below) which gives Joseph's perspective on the birth of Jesus. It looks at Joseph's predicament, his task and his response. He's a wonderful figure for us to mediate on and imitate in our lives.  Matthew 1:18-25, "Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. 20But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.’ 22All this took place to fulfil what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet:23 ‘Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel’, which means, ‘God is with us.’ 24When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife, 25but had no marital relations with her until she had borne a son; and he named him Jesus." Along with this podcast you can also keep in touch with Kairos via these links: YouTube: www.youtube.com/joshuapfeiffer Web: http://www.kairoslutheran.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timetobuildup If you want to support this project please donate: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kairos-youtube-amp-podcast-by-joshua-pfeiffer/donate Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JoshuaPfeiffer

Kairos host Pastor Joshua Pfeiffer sits down with young Lutheran lay person Ben Schubert for a conversation based on an article he wrote in 'The Lutheran' magazine called 'Free to Walk the Rugged Path'. The conversation covers faith and science, young people and the Church, toxic masculinity, and more. Ben is currently a PhD student in the Engineering faculty at Adelaide University. Along with this podcast you can also keep in touch with Kairos via these links: YouTube: www.youtube.com/joshuapfeiffer Web: http://www.kairoslutheran.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timetobuildup If you want to support this project please donate: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kairos-youtube-amp-podcast-by-joshua-pfeiffer/donate Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JoshuaPfeiffer

This message is based on Matthew 5:1-12 and looks at what Jesus teaches it means to be truly blessed, in contrast to the messages from our wider culture. We're blessed in our helplessness as well as our helpfulness, and most of all we're blessed in Christ. Here's the text: Matthew 5:1-12, "When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. ‘Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. ‘Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. ‘Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. ‘Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. ‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. ‘Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ‘Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you." Along with this podcast you can also keep in touch with Kairos via these links: YouTube: www.youtube.com/joshuapfeiffer Web: http://www.kairoslutheran.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timetobuildup If you want to support this project please donate: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kairos-youtube-amp-podcast-by-joshua-pfeiffer/donate Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JoshuaPfeiffer

This conversation follows up on some talks by Dr Gerry Bode on Martin Luther's Small Catechism given at the Creative Word Fellowship 'Speak Lord' conference (2019). We discuss especially how the catechism is a practical tool for our Christian life. Along with this podcast you can also keep in touch with Kairos via these links: YouTube: www.youtube.com/joshuapfeiffer Web: http://www.kairoslutheran.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timetobuildup If you want to support this project please donate: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kairos-youtube-amp-podcast-by-joshua-pfeiffer/donate Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JoshuaPfeiffer

This message for St Michael and All Angels looks the angelic protection spoken of in Psalm 91:10-12. Specifically it explores the promise of this protection, the possible misuse of it, and how it's fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Along with this podcast you can also keep in touch with Kairos via these links: YouTube: www.youtube.com/joshuapfeiffer Web: http://www.kairoslutheran.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timetobuildup If you want to support this project please donate: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kairos-youtube-amp-podcast-by-joshua-pfeiffer/donate Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JoshuaPfeiffer  

In this episode Dr Andrew Pfeiffer speaks to what the Bible says about a healthy church and healthy ministry, which both flow out of the 'healthy' pattern of words entrusted to the disciples of Jesus. Dr Pfeiffer is a Lutheran pastor, lecturer at Australian Lutheran College and current Assistant Bishop of the Lutheran Church of Australia. He is the father of Kairos host Joshua Pfeiffer, and just an all around good bloke! Along with this podcast you can also keep in touch with Kairos via these links: YouTube: www.youtube.com/joshuapfeiffer Web: http://www.kairoslutheran.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timetobuildup If you want to support this project please donate: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kairos-youtube-amp-podcast-by-joshua-pfeiffer/donate Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JoshuaPfeiffer

The so-called parable of the Good Samaritan is one of Jesus best known. This message looks at the fact that true compassion and mercy aways come at a cost. There is an example of avoiding the cost, embracing the cost and receiving the costly compassion.  Along with this podcast you can also keep in touch with Kairos via these links: YouTube: www.youtube.com/joshuapfeiffer Web: http://www.kairoslutheran.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timetobuildup If you want to support this project please donate: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kairos-youtube-amp-podcast-by-joshua-pfeiffer/donate Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JoshuaPfeiffer

Here's an interview with experienced foster carer Leonie Scriven. Over the years Leonie has given a home to over 60 children in need. She reflects on the joys and challenges of this journey, and how God has grown her in faith along way. Along with this podcast you can also keep in touch with Kairos via these links: YouTube: www.youtube.com/joshuapfeiffer Web: http://www.kairoslutheran.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timetobuildup If you want to support this project please donate: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kairos-youtube-amp-podcast-by-joshua-pfeiffer/donate Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JoshuaPfeiffer  

This sermon is on the account of Cain and Abel in Genesis 4:1-15. There we find a sobering message about the darkness of the human heart and where anger, bitterness and resentment can lead. However we are also lead to Jesus Christ - the new and better Abel - whose shed blood speaks a better word of grace and forgiveness. In Him we are transformed into people who are free from hate and anger to truly love our brothers and sisters.  Along with this podcast you can also keep in touch with Kairos via these links: YouTube: www.youtube.com/joshuapfeiffer Web: http://www.kairoslutheran.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timetobuildup If you want to support this project please donate: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kairos-youtube-amp-podcast-by-joshua-pfeiffer/donate Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JoshuaPfeiffer  

In this conversation Kairos host Joshua Pfeiffer sits down with the Chair of the Finke River Misson board Tim Stollznow to talk about Aboriginal ministry and mission in central Australia. Along with this podcast you can also keep in touch with Kairos via these links: YouTube: www.youtube.com/joshuapfeiffer Web: http://www.kairoslutheran.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timetobuildup If you want to support this project please donate: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kairos-youtube-amp-podcast-by-joshua-pfeiffer/donate Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JoshuaPfeiffer  

Luke 16:1-9 is sometimes called the parable of the dishonest manager. It's one of Jesus' more challenging parables where he uses the example of a unrighteous person to teach his disciples. So what's the lesson? Jesus is teaching his disciples to be streetwise like the people of this world, but with a very different end and goal in mind, namely eternal life.  Along with this podcast you can also keep in touch with Kairos via these links: YouTube: www.youtube.com/joshuapfeiffer Web: http://www.kairoslutheran.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timetobuildup If you want to support this project please donate: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kairos-youtube-amp-podcast-by-joshua-pfeiffer/donate Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JoshuaPfeiffer  

Often we hear laments in the Christian Church that so many young people have given up on the faith. Pastor Dale Gosden has spent much of his ministry with students in high schools and so speaks with Kairos host Joshua Pfeiffer about the joys, challenges and opportunities of ministry with teenagers. Along with this podcast you can also keep in touch with Kairos via these links: YouTube: www.youtube.com/joshuapfeiffer Web: http://www.kairoslutheran.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timetobuildup If you want to support this project please donate: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kairos-youtube-amp-podcast-by-joshua-pfeiffer/donate Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JoshuaPfeiffer  

When God creates the first human being he places him in a garden. Why? What's the significance of this? This sermon looks at how there is wonder in the garden, work in the garden and worship in the garden. This is how human beings have been designed to flourish.  Along with this podcast you can also keep in touch with Kairos via these links: YouTube: www.youtube.com/joshuapfeiffer Web: http://www.kairoslutheran.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timetobuildup If you want to support this project please donate: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kairos-youtube-amp-podcast-by-joshua-pfeiffer/donate Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JoshuaPfeiffer  

Pastor Matt Anker arrived to his new call at St Paul's Lutheran Church, Shepparton to find a small, struggling rural congregation. Over the next 10 years they were transformed by new arrivals from many different African nations as together they grew in Christ. The congregation's website can be found here - http://www.sheppartonlutheranchurch.org/ Along with this podcast you can also keep in touch with Kairos via these links: YouTube: www.youtube.com/joshuapfeiffer Web: http://www.kairoslutheran.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timetobuildup If you want to support this project please donate: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JoshuaPfeiffer

This message on Luke 15:1-10 looks at the joy of heaven Jesus shares with us in the finding of the lost. It's a threatened joy, a repentant joy, a disproportionate joy, and it's a contagious joy. Along with this podcast you can also keep in touch with Kairos via these links: Web: http://www.kairoslutheran.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/JoshuaPfeiffer  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timetobuildup If you want to support this project please donate: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JoshuaPfeiffer      

Kairos host Pastor Joshua Pfeiffer sits down with author Gene Veith to talk about his journey through life and how God has led him along the way. Gene Veith was a college professor in English Literature for many years. He is a Lutheran Christian who has written on the intersection of theology and culture from a variety of angles. His blog can be found here: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/geneveith/

This is a message preached on St Paul's words to the young pastor Timothy in 1 Timothy 6:11-16. In it we hear the call to fight the good fight of the faith, make the good confession of Jesus Christ, and trust in the good God who is the ground of it all. It's something of a 'holy pep talk' that we all need from time to time.

Kairos host Pastor Joshua Pfeiffer sits down with pastor-in-training Peter Noble to discuss his journey through grafitti culture, a police raid and arrest, a return to Christ, marriage, hip-hop ministry, the army, theological studies, and ending up studying for the Lutheran ministry. Pete's clip 'Lutheran All Star' can be vied here - https://youtu.be/k61JokAVhtM Along with this podcast you can also keep in touch with Kairos via these links: Web: http://www.kairoslutheran.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/JoshuaPfeiffer  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timetobuildup If you want to support this project please donate: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JoshuaPfeiffer

This is a message for the festival of Pentecost on John 16:7-11. It looks at how the Holy Spirit is the Advocate who continues to prosecute the case for Christ in the hearts and minds of people. As Jesus says, the Holy Spirit convicts or proves the world wrong concerning sin, righteousness and judgment, or as one modern translation puts it, concerning what's wrong, what's right, and who's won.   

This is the second instalment of a two part interview with Lutheran pastor Dr John Kleinig on his personal spiritual journey. This episode covers the period of his life from post-graduate studies in Cambridge, through his long teaching career at Luther Seminary in Adelaide (later Australian Lutheran College), and reflections on the difficult church debates Dr Kleinig has been involved in over the years. Along the way Dr Kleinig also opens up about what he may have done differently if he had his time again, and what he is most thankful for in his life.

This is a message on Jesus' words from John 14:1-6 and looks at how he brings comfort to his disciples in their troubles, and how he does the same for us today. 

This is the first instalment of a two part interview with Lutheran pastor Dr John Kleinig on his personal spiritual journey. This episode covers the period of his life from childhood to his first calls into pastoral ministry as a high school chaplain. Along the way we discuss the devotional life of his family growing up, how he met his wife Claire, and his first experiences of spiritual warfare.      

This Good Friday sermon looks at the Passion account of St John in John 18-19 and examines the trial/s of Jesus under the religious leaders, Pontius Pilate and Herod. It asks the question, who is really on trial? The irony is that Jesus is the only truly innocent one while everyone else is shown to be guilty. This is  humanity's trial - this is our trial. But as the innocent one is condemned in our place, so we the guilty are set free.  

In this conversation I sit down with Dr Michael Lockwood to discuss themes arising from his book 'The Unholy Trinity: Martin Luther against the idol of me, myself and I'. We talk about how prominent the theme of idolatry is in Luther's writing and the Bible itself, how Michael personally was challenged by confronting his own idols during his research, and how helpful this paradigm is for reaching our culture with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The book can be purchased through the following places:   https://www.cph.org/p-30550-The-Unholy-Trinity-Martin-Luther-against-the-Idol-of-Me-Myself-and-I.aspx https://www.amazon.com/Unholy-Trinity-Martin-Luther-Against/dp/0758656971  

This is a Lenten sermon on St John's account of Jesus' cleansing of the temple (John 2:13-22). It shows how Jesus is both the Lion of the tribe of Judah, as well as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. God bless you. 

In this conversation I sit down with Dean Eaton to talk about evangelism, church planting and his journey into the Lutheran Church. 

This is a Lenten sermon on 1 Peter 3:18-22 where St Peter writes to encourage suffering Christians with what Jesus has already done fore them.

The Christian church from it's earliest times has been opposed to abortion based on Biblical teaching. We believe human life begins in the womb and that this life is sacred. But how can Christians respond in positive and practical ways to the reality of abortion? How can we be truly 'pro-life' rather than only 'anti-abortion'? In this video Kairos host Joshua Pfeiffer sits down with fellow 'Lutherans for Life' members Chelsea Pietsch and Meg Pearce to discuss 10 ways Christians can respond to abortion and build a culture of life in their congregations, families and community. None of us claim to be experts in this area, but simply offer these as suggestions and starting points. Lutherans for Life Australia's website is here - http://www.lutheransforlife.lca.org.au

This sermon looks at the parable of the sower where we hear of the challenges and blessings of listening to God's word. The good news of Jesus is like a seed planted in our hearts that grows and bears abundant fruit. Let anyone with ears to hear, listen!  

In this conversation I sit down with Rachel Schilling from Grow Ministries to discuss growing faith with kids in the home. We talk about the challenges involved and some practical ideas. We also go through Grow Ministries resource called 'Growing faith at home' which can be accessed at their website - https://www.growministries.org.au/

This is a message given for Harvest Thanksgiving. It looks at how Jesus calls us to shift our focus from ourselves to creation, and ultimately from creation to our loving heavenly Father. 

In this conversation I talked with Joanna Hensley about the joys and challenges of a Christian parent raising a child with special needs. Joanna's oldest son has language disorders and autism spectrum disorder. Ultimately it's been a journey where Joanna has grown in faith and she wouldn't have her son any other way.   

A sermon on John 2:1-11, the Wedding at Cana. First there is our spiritual emptiness and what to do with it, then there's Jesus' abundance and how he brings it.