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Join us each week to hear real people having a real conversation about life, Jesus, and what he means to them. We encourage you to invite Jesus into your everyday conversations, too.

Lutheran Hour Ministries


    • Feb 20, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 21m AVG DURATION
    • 189 EPISODES

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    Episode 116 Speaking of the New Testament

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 21:59


    In this episode of the Speaking of Jesus, Dr. Mike Zeigler continues his conversation with Dr. Jeff Kloha, Chief Curatorial Officer of the Museum of the Bible with an emphasis on the New Testament.

    Episode 116 | Speaking of New Testament

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022


    In this episode of the Speaking of Jesus, Dr. Mike Zeigler continues his conversation with Dr. Jeff Kloha, Chief Curatorial Officer of the Museum of the Bible with an emphasis on the New Testament.

    Episode 115 Speaking of the Bible

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 24:26


    The Bible is not only God's word, it also is the most widely printed book in history. Dr. Mike Zeigler is joined by Dr. Jeff Kloha, Chief Curatorial Officer of the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. to discuss the Bible: it's history, stories, and ongoing impact.

    Episode 115 | Speaking of the Bible

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022


    The Bible is not only God's word, it also is the most widely printed book in history. Dr. Mike Zeigler is joined by Dr. Jeff Kloha, Chief Curatorial Officer of the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. to discuss the Bible: it's history, stories, and ongoing impact.

    Episode 114 Speaking of Nice Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 20:42


    Jesus used parables often, they are familiar and easily remembered. This episode looks at the Prodigal Son parable from a perspective you may have never considered: from the perspective of the older brother.

    Episode 114 | Speaking of Nice Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022


    Jesus used parables often, they are familiar and easily remembered. This episode looks at the Prodigal Son parable from a perspective you may have never considered: from the perspective of the older brother.

    Episode 113 Speaking of Usefulness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 19:20


    Everyone wants to feel useful, but it isn't necessarily always true of possible. In this episode, the familiar story of Zechariah and Elizabeth is revisited through the lenses of usefulness.

    Episode 113 | Speaking of Usefulness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022


    Everyone wants to feel useful, but it isn't necessarily always true of possible. In this episode, the familiar story of Zechariah and Elizabeth is revisited through the lenses of usefulness.

    Episode 112 Speaking of Testimonials

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2021 26:27


    How often do you read the reviews of a new product before you buy it? Personal recommendations guide many of our purchases. The same can be said for matters of faith. Join us in a special Christmas episode as we discuss the testimony of John, a first-hand witness to the life of Jesus. 

    Episode 112 | Speaking of Testimonials

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2021


    How often do you read the reviews of a new product before you buy it? Personal recommendations guide many of our purchases. The same can be said for matters of faith. Join us in a special Christmas episode as we discuss the testimony of John, a first-hand witness to the life of Jesus.

    Episode 111 Speaking of Optimism

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021 26:25


    Is your glass half full or half empty? Which is more realistic? Jump into this conversation about Jim Stockdale, Daniel's final vision, and the dangers of optimism.

    Episode 111 | Speaking of Optimism

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021


    Is your glass half full or half empty? Which is more realistic? Jump into this conversation about Jim Stockdale, Daniel's final vision, and the dangers of optimism.

    Episode 110 Speaking of Downfalls

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2021 13:04


    In part two of this conversation with Dr. Tim Saleska, some of the most notable characters in the Old Testament are discussed; giving interesting insights to the books of 1st and 2nd Samuel.

    Episode 110 | Speaking of Downfalls

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2021


    In part two of this conversation with Dr. Tim Saleska, some of the most notable characters in the Old Testament are discussed; giving interesting insights to the books of 1st and 2nd Samuel.

    Episode 109 Speaking of Incomprehensible

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 16:22


    In this first of two episodes, Dr. Tim Saleska takes a look at the Old Testament books of Samuel and it parallels with our yearning for God today.

    Episode 109 | Speaking of Incomprehensible

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021


    In this first of two episodes, Dr. Tim Saleska takes a look at the Old Testament books of Samuel and it parallels with our yearning for God today.

    Episode 108 Speaking of Common Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 17:12


    Episode 108 | Speaking of Common Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021


    In this final episode of this series on Hopeful Neighborhood Project Don Everts and Jennifer Prophete allays some of the most common apprehension felt when working towards the common good of your neighborhood and the upside of doing so.

    Episode 107 Speaking of Flourishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 14:24


    This episode continues the conversation with Don Everts and Jennifer Prophete. The episode provides insights and resources to envision and improve the wellbeing (shalom) of your neighborhood.

    Episode 107 | Speaking of Flourishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021


    This episode continues the conversation with Don Everts and Jennifer Prophete. The episode provides insights and resources to envision and improve the wellbeing (shalom) of your neighborhood.

    Episode 106 Speaking of Gifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 16:10


    If you live somewhere and have somebody living "close by" you're a neighbor! Working together, using the God-given gifts possessed by you and your neighbors to help raise the wellbeing of your neighborhood.

    Episode 106 | Speaking of Gifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021


    If you live somewhere and have somebody living "close by" you're a neighbor! Working together, using the God-given gifts possessed by you and your neighbors to help raise the wellbeing of your neighborhood.

    Episode 105 Speaking of Neighborhoods

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 13:03


    In what kind of neighborhood do you live? Urban, suburban, rural? Regardless of what yours looks like there are things we as Christians can do to building relationships and mobilizing to pursue a common goal.

    Episode 105 | Speaking of Neighborhoods

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021


    In what kind of neighborhood do you live? Urban, suburban, rural? Regardless of what yours looks like there are things we as Christians can do to building relationships and mobilizing to pursue a common goal.

    Episode 104 Speaking of Reason

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 14:07


    Does being a Christian require "checking your brain and the door"?  History tells a much different story as many of the greatest intellects where also devoutly Christians. Join, Mike Zeigler, author Trevor Sutton and Deaconess Dorothy Glenn discuss apologetics today.

    Episode 104 | Speaking of Reason

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021


    Does being a Christian require "checking your brain and the door"? History tells a much different story as many of the greatest intellects where also devoutly Christians. Join, Mike Zeigler, author Trevor Sutton and Deaconess Dorothy Glenn discuss apologetics today.

    Episode 103 Speaking of Judgmental

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 14:34


    Skeptics to Christianity are not uncommon; Christian are often seen as hypocritical and  judgmental. Join Dorothy Glenn and author Trevor Sutton author of Clearly Christian discuss the skeptics and Christians stereotypes some of which are not always unearned.

    Episode 103 | Speaking of Judgmental

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021


    Episode 102 Speaking of Spiritual

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 15:51


    Would you describe yourself as religious or spiritual?... and do you have to pick just one? Join Mike and Jessica as they talk with Dorothy Glenn and author Trevor Sutton author of Clearly Christian: Following Jesus in This Age of Confusion.

    Episode 102 | Speaking of Spiritual

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021


    Would you describe yourself as religious or spiritual?... and do you have to pick just one? Join Mike and Jessica as they talk with Dorothy Glenn and author Trevor Sutton author of Clearly Christian: Following Jesus in This Age of Confusion.

    Episode 101 Speaking of Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 17:27


    What does it mean to be a Christian? Spoiler alert: it's not "being a good person". Join Mike and Jessica as they talk with Dorothy Glenn and author Trevor Sutton author of Clearly Christian: Following Jesus in This Age of Confusion.

    Episode 101 | Speaking of Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021


    What does it mean to be a Christian? Spoiler alert: it's not "being a good person". Join Mike and Jessica as they talk with Dorothy Glenn and author Trevor Sutton author of Clearly Christian: Following Jesus in This Age of Confusion.

    Episode 100 Speaking of Word and Deed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 15:57


    Living out our Christian faith can be like riding a bike, but not for the reasons you think. Join Mike and Jessica as they talk with author and frequent guest Don Everts in a conversation about deeds and words.

    Episode 100 | Speaking of Word and Deed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021


    Living out our Christian faith can be like riding a bike, but not for the reasons you think. Join Mike and Jessica as they talk with author and frequent guest Don Everts in a conversation about deeds and words.

    Episode 99 Speaking of Conversations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 17:05


    What makes it hard for Christians to talk about their faith? Join Mike and Jessica as they talk with Don Everts, author of The Reluctant Witness about the significance of conversation.

    Episode 99 | Speaking of Conversations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021


    What makes it hard for Christians to talk about their faith? Join Mike and Jessica as they talk with Don Everts, author of The Reluctant Witness about the significance of conversation.

    Episode 98 | Speaking of The (Im)partial Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021


    Some conversations are more difficult than others. But, even with just a little grace, followers of Jesus can empathetically relate to one another across cultural divides.

    Episode 98 Speaking of The (Im)partial Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 19:11


    Some conversations are more difficult than others. But, even with just a little grace, followers of Jesus can empathetically relate to one another across cultural divides.

    Episode 97 Speaking of Rising to the Top

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 32:49


    The cream always rises to the top...or does it? Only half of our guests this week think so. Join the conversation and decide for yourself.

    Episode 97 | Speaking of Rising to the Top

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021


    The cream always rises to the top...or does it? Only half of our guests this week think so. Join the conversation and decide for yourself.

    Episode 96 Speaking Of Tact

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 33:16


    Fact vs Tact...which is more important? Join us in a discussion about the book of Proverbs, the way Jesus talked, and speaking the truth in love.

    Episode 96 | Speaking of Tact

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021


    Fact vs Tact...which is more important? Join us in a discussion about the book of Proverbs, the way Jesus talked, and speaking the truth in love.

    Episode 95 | Speaking of Proverbs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 36:37


    Episode 95 | Speaking of Proverbs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021


    What is a proverb? Author Dr David Coe describes them as: "one-liners that pack a powerful punch". Join us as we talk about the impact of those wise sayings...and hear what else Dr Coe has to say!

    Episode 94 | Speaking of Satire

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 45:43


    Episode 94 | Speaking of Satire

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021


    Satire is the technique of using irony, wit, or sarcasm to draw attention to foolish or wicked behavior. The prophet Jonah seemed to be pretty good at it. Join us to hear more.

    Episode 93 | Speaking of Ridiculous

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021


    When was the last time you did something ridiculously embarrassing? Were you able to laugh at yourself? That's our topic this week - join us!

    Episode 92 | Speaking of Do-overs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021


    Do-overs: we don't always get them...but we all need them. Join us and we'll talk about that as we take the next step in the book of Jonah.

    Episode 91 | Speaking of Pursuit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021


    How does it feel to know that you are being followed? It is creepy or reassuring? Join us as we discuss the book of Jonah and "the great pursuit".

    Episode 90 | Speaking of Communes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021


    How long could you last sharing a house with another family? What if it were 2 other families? Join us in a conversation about the early church, hippy communes, and living as a community of believers.

    Episode 89 | Speaking of Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021


    Some fears are lasting, others are temporary. What causes that change? This week we're talking about the duel endings of Mark's Gospel and passing fears.

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