Podcast appearances and mentions of Andy Wright

Lot fails to act on God's Word with urgency and needlessly delays leaving Sodom. The LORD remains merciful to Lot in his weakness, and the angels agree to Lot's requests. The LORD's destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah is just and calls all to repent of their sins. At the same time that the LORD is destroying the wickedness of sin, He is also rescuing His people in faithfulness to His promise. After Lot's wife becomes a pillar of salt, Lot's daughters take advantage of their father in his grief. Even as this text shows the effects of sin, God's mercy does not fail.  Rev. Andy Wright, pastor at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Topeka, KS, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Genesis 19:15-38.  To learn more about St. John's in Topeka, visit stjohnlcmstopeka.org. “In the Beginning” is a series on Sharper Iron that studies Genesis. The first book of Moses sets the stage for God's entire story of salvation. As we learn the beginning of the story, God prepares us to receive the fulfillment of the story: Jesus Christ, the Offspring of the woman who has crushed our enemy's head.  Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

January 7, 2026 - Wednesday PM Bible Class   This episode is a classroom-style exploration of Deuteronomy focused on the biblical theme of remembrance. The speaker (a teacher/sermon leader) walks listeners through verses that repeatedly command Israel to "remember" or "not forget," examining what the Israelites were to recall—deliverance from Egypt, God's mighty acts (plagues, the Red Sea, manna, provision of water, etc.), covenant promises, their provocations (complaints, the golden calf), and the warning about Amalek. The class includes interactive questions and comments from attendees, which help surface practical questions about justice, proportionality, and how Old Testament commands apply today. Key points covered include: the importance of remembering God's acts to keep dependence on God rather than self; the obligation to remember past weakness so the community shows compassion to the powerless; the instruction to remember Amalek as a reminder that God's justice will come; and warnings that forgetfulness leads to idolatry, arrogance, and disobedience. The speaker connects these Old Covenant themes to the New Covenant—drawing parallels between Israel's deliverance from Egypt and our deliverance from sin in Christ, the continuing consequences of provoking God, and the call to faithful covenant-keeping. Practical applications and takeaways are emphasized: study Scripture so you can remember what you've been taught; share the testimony of eyewitnesses and historical evidence for faith; hate the sin but love the sinner; live as pilgrims who anticipate God's justice and salvation; and keep God's love at the center of remembrance. The episode ends with pastoral encouragement to remain faithful, remember God's past faithfulness, and live in hope as you await Christ's return. Duration 43:20

December 30, 2025 - Wednesday PM Bible Class In this episode of the Deuteronomy class, the instructor leads a topical study on idolatry as presented throughout Deuteronomy. Using key passages (including Deut. 4, 7, 9, 29, and the Song of Moses in 32), the class explores the Bible's repeated commands against idols and carved images, the story of the golden calf, and the specific injunctions to destroy pagan altars and statuary. The lecture includes close readings of Deut. 29:17 and 32:21 (God's jealousy over foolish idols), Deut. 4:15–16 (the prohibition on making any form to represent God), and Deut. 7:5, 25 and 9:12 (commands and historical reminders of Israel's failure). The session surveys why idolatry mattered historically and why God fiercely opposed it: pagan gods were false and devotion to them was wasted; pagan worship practices (documented by other ancient writers like Herodotus) could be destructive — including child sacrifice, ritual sex, and self-harm; and images diminish and misrepresent the incomparable Creator. The golden calf episode is used as a prime example of how quickly a people can turn to crafted representations and how images box God into a limited, misleading form. Class discussion connects these Old Testament teachings to the New Covenant: Jesus is presented as the true image of the invisible God (Colossians 1:15), and incidents like Jesus cleansing the temple are read as condemnations of anything that robs God of exclusive worship. Andy also draws practical, contemporary parallels — warning that modern “idols” can be careers, money, comfort, entertainment, or even devotion to a hobby or brand — and challenges listeners to examine what competes for God's place in their lives. Format and contributors: this is a recorded classroom lecture with interactive Q&A between the instructor and students. Key takeaways include God's demand for exclusive devotion, the theological reasons images are forbidden, historical evidence of pagan practices, and concrete prompts for personal reflection and repentance in light of both Old and New Testament teaching. Duration 42:30

December 17, 2025 - Wednesday PM Bible Class   This episode is a topical Deuteronomy class on curses and their consequences, led by a teacher with interactive audience discussion. The speaker begins by defining what a biblical curse is—how it differs from modern use—and gives everyday analogies (like the childhood rhyme “cross my heart and hope to die”) to show that a curse pronounces real consequences for specific behavior. The episode walks through the cluster of curses in Deuteronomy 27 (verses 15–26), explaining the offenses named there: idolatry; dishonoring parents; moving boundary markers (stealing); leading the blind astray; perverting justice for foreigners, orphans and widows; various prohibited sexual relationships; secret attacks on neighbors; bribery and murder; and the broad curse on anyone who fails to observe the law. Andy clarifies the social and legal reasons behind several items (for instance, why moving landmarks mattered) and offers biblical examples and trivia—Jeroboam's calf-worship, Naboth's vineyard, Gideon's family—to show these sins did occur in Israel's history. Next the class examines the consequences set out in Deuteronomy 28 (beginning verse 15), surveying the long list of curses: agricultural failure, disease (consumption, fever, tumors, boils), military defeat, exile, economic ruin, social collapse and more. The speaker distinguishes between natural consequences (e.g., disease spreading when purity laws are ignored) and divine interventions (e.g., exile and enforced idolatry), and points out historical fulfillment in the cycles of Judges, the divided monarchy, and the Assyrian and Babylonian captivities. Audience questions and examples (including Job) are used to nuance the theology: not all suffering is direct punishment for sin, though disobedience can and did bring judgment. The class closes by connecting these Old Testament curses to the new covenant: God's seriousness about sin, the reality that God enforces moral law, and the gospel solution. The teacher highlights Deuteronomy 21:23—"he who is hanged on a tree is accursed"—as prophetic, observing that Christ bore the curse deserved by humanity so believers can be freed from the divine consequences of sin. Listeners can expect a clear, example-rich unpacking of the texts, historical parallels, pastoral insight about suffering and judgment, and practical application for living under God's covenant in light of Christ's sacrifice.   Duration 31:25

December 23, 2025 - Wednesday PM Bible Class   This episode is a recorded Deuteronomy class focusing on the blessings in Deuteronomy 28 (primarily verses 1–14). Led by the instructor with interactive student participation and readings, the session compares the structure of blessings to the curses covered in a previous lesson and highlights key scriptural and theological themes. Topics covered include the covenant framework and conditional pattern (“if you obey, then you will be blessed”), the parallel structure between the comprehensive curses and blessings, and the specific locations tied to the proclamation of blessings (Mount Gerizim) — including a brief cultural note linking Mount Gerizim to the Samaritan woman at the well. The discussion unpacks how the blessings touch every area of life (city and field, health, family, work, harvest, livestock, coming and going) and explains the mix of natural consequences (e.g., health and Sabbath rest improving productivity) and divine intervention (e.g., victory over enemies, providence for rain and harvest). Practical examples like Sabbath rest, the lending/borrowing relationship, and the “head not the tail” image are emphasized. Historical examples are surveyed — the conquest under Joshua, the cycles in Judges, and the faithfulness/decline under the kings — to show that God both promised and enacted blessings when Israel was obedient. A major theological point is stressed: while the curses list many specific violations, the blessings call for wholehearted obedience to all God's commands, warning against selective or partial obedience. The class then moves to New Testament application: Jesus is presented as the one who perfectly obeyed the covenant and thus fulfilled the blessings of Deuteronomy. Because Christ earned what Israel could not, he secures and shares those ultimate blessings with believers by grace. The session closes with pastoral and practical implications: obedience aligns us with God's generous desire to bless (without endorsing a prosperity gospel), grace covers our inability to obey perfectly, and faithfulness matters under the new covenant. Listeners can expect a mix of exegetical teaching, scriptural readings, historical illustration, classroom Q&A, and a Christ-centered theological application tying Old Testament promises to their fulfillment in Jesus. Duration 35:52

December 10, 2025 - Wednesday PM Bible Class In this opening lecture for a new quarter-long class held in the auditorium, the instructor provides a lively, topical overview of the book of Deuteronomy. Rather than proceeding chapter-by-chapter, the course will draw out lasting lessons and themes from Deuteronomy; this episode sets the stage by answering the basic who, what, when, where, how, and why questions and by sharing several trivia-style facts to engage students. The episode covers authorship and audience (Moses as the primary speaker, with the final chapter likely recorded by another; addressed to the generation raised in the wilderness on the plains of Moab), dating (placed roughly between 1446 and 1406 BC in many traditions), and the meaning of the title (from the Greek Septuagint meaning a “second” giving of the law). The instructor also explains Deuteronomy's place as the fifth book of the Pentateuch/Torah and notes practical manuscript facts—34 chapters, 959 verses, chapter 28 as the longest, chapter 34 as the shortest, first-word and last-word markers—and how frequently Jesus quotes from Deuteronomy. Major themes highlighted include the Shema and the call to love God with all heart, soul, and strength; a second reiteration of the law; warnings against idolatry; guidance for kingship; God's faithfulness in provision; commands to remember and obey; and the covenantal structure of blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience. The instructor emphasizes Moses passing leadership to Joshua as a crucial narrative moment and points to Deuteronomy 18:18 as an early messianic promise pointing beyond the law. The lecture also sets out how the Old Testament, and Deuteronomy specifically, functions for Christians today: as example and instruction (1 Corinthians 10:6), as Scripture profitable for teaching, reproof, correction and training in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16–17), and as a means of revealing sin and pointing to the need for Christ (Romans and Galatians references). The instructor explains that while Christians are under the new covenant, studying the law helps us understand sin, God's plan, and the coming of the Messiah. Format and tone: the class promises an interactive, accessible approach with occasional trivia, classroom discussion, and successive sessions that focus more narrowly on key topics such as idolatry, covenant obedience, blessings and curses, and the relationship between the Old and New Covenants. There are no outside guests—this episode is led by the course instructor with student participation—ending on an upbeat note as the group prepares for deeper study in later sessions.   Duration 36:14

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God's name is holy, and we are to proclaim His Word faithfully and live holy lives according to it. We not only watch our language but intentionally use our words to call upon God's Name in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks. “Help us to do this, dear Father in heaven!” We ask the LORD to keep us from speaking unholy words that do not glorify Him. “Protect us from this, heavenly Father!” To hallow is to praise, magnify, and honor Him in word and deed. Rev. Andy Wright, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church, Topeka, KS, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study the 1st Petition of the Lord's Prayer. To learn more about St. John Lutheran, visit stjohnlcmstopeka.org. Find your copy of the Book of Concord - Concordia Reader's Edition at cph.org or read online at bookofconcord.org. Study the Lutheran Confession of Faith found in the Book of Concord with lively discussions led by host Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the LCMS Minnesota North District, and guest LCMS pastors. Join us as these Christ-confessing Concordians read through and discuss our Lutheran doctrine in the Book of Concord in order to gain a deeper understanding of our Lutheran faith and practical application for our vocations. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org. 

Paul tells the Thessalonians of his great desire to return to see them in person and notes that Satan is the one who hindered such a joyful reunion. As Paul looks forward to the Last Day, he knows that the Thessalonians are a source of great joy. That led him to send Timothy to them to check on them, even when Paul couldn't go personally. His purpose was to help the Thessalonians remain steadfast in persecution. Still today, Satan seeks to keep Christians apart from each other, making it urgent for Christians to resist the temptation to forsake gathering together. As we come together now, we receive strength from the Lord's Word and the fellowship of the Church to remain faithful to the end.  Rev. Andy Wright, pastor at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Topeka, KS, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5.  To learn more about St. John's in Topeka, visit stjohnlcmstopeka.org. “Yearning for the Day of Christ's Returning” is a mini-series on Sharper Iron that studies St. Paul's two epistles to the Thessalonians. Although Paul's time in Thessalonica was brief, he had great affection for the Christians there. His two letters to the Thessalonians show us the joy that God gives us together in the Church and encourage us to live faithfully in expectation of Jesus' coming on the Last Day.  Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

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As the Song concludes, Solomon brings us to the theological point. His love for his bride sets her as a seal, meaning that she is his. As Solomon notes how powerful love is, he uses the divine name for the only time in the Song, allowing us to see that God's love for us pursues us even to death and brings us out of the grave. As the others wonder and ask concerning this love, the Church is given a concern for the gift of chastity and marriage. As the Song extols God's gift of marriage throughout, so God has given us the opportunity to rejoice in the love that Christ has for His Church.  Rev. Andy Wright, pastor at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Topeka, KS, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Song of Solomon 8:5-14.  To learn more about St. John's, visit stjohnlcmstopeka.org. “God's Gift of Marriage” is a mini-series on Sharper Iron that studies the Song of Solomon and other key texts from the Bible concerning marriage. Although the world is terribly confused concerning what marriage is, God's Word reveals how good a gift marriage truly is and points us to the relationship between Christ, the Bridegroom, and His Church, the Bride.  Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

On today's episode, we review Pixar's new film Elio! We brought on one of our good friends Andy Wright as our special guest. We recorded this episode directly after watching the movie together at the theater and actually recorded in Gareth's car haha. It was a blast. We hope you guys enjoy this review and if you haven't seen Elio yet, you gotta check it out! Take care Pizza Planet fam!P.S. Sorry for the delay with this episode. We had a busy month with Dad life and all in July. The rest of Season 3 will be releasing monthly going forward!---Join the Pizza Planeteers Pack on the socials @pizzaplanetpodcast

Hiding from Saul in a cave, David lays his complaint fully before the LORD. He prays in confidence that although his enemies have laid a trap for him, the LORD's knowledge of his way will prevail. When no one else seems to notice David as he is in the midst of great trouble, the LORD brings David out of the prison so that he is not actually alone. The LORD surrounds David with His righteous ones, as He still does for us today in the Church.  Rev. Andy Wright, pastor at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Topeka, KS, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Psalm 142.  To learn more about St. John's, visit stjohnlcmstopeka.org. Join Sharper Iron this summer to study selected Psalms. In the Psalter, God speaks His Word to us and teaches us how to speak back to Him in prayer. Even in the great variety of the Psalms, each one points us to our Savior, Jesus Christ.  Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

In this episode, I share the first episode of a podcast series I hosted and recorded back in 2021, entitled "The Fighter Pilot and the CEO" The focus of this particular episode is a conversation about whether leaders are born or made and the role of culture and education in forming effective leaders.  If you enjoyed it, you can listen to the full series on the podcast platform of your choice by searching "Fighter pilot and the CEO" or head here https://www.fighterpilotandceo.com/podcasts/  Representing the C-suite was Peter Davies, someone who brings over 40 years of boardroom and airline experience, having served as CEO of multiple airlines, including Brussels Airlines, Air Malta, and Caribbean Airlines, and now the Founder and CEO of Airline Management Group. Joining Peter on the flight deck was Andy Wright, a retired wing commander from the Royal Air Force.   

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The LORD continues to work through the prophet Elisha in Israel. A sunken ax head is not too small for the LORD's attention, as the prophet restores this valuable possession to one of the sons of the prophets. When the king of Syria learns that Elisha is behind the foiled attempts to raid Israel, the Syrian king foolishly thinks he can capture the LORD's prophet. The LORD allows Elisha's servant to see the angelic army protecting Elisha from the Syrian army. Nonetheless, the LORD shows mercy upon those who intend His prophet harm, and He delivers His people from the Syrian threat for a time.  Rev. Andy Wright, pastor at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Topeka, KS, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 2 Kings 6:1-33.  To learn more about St. John's, visit www.stjohnlcmstopeka.org. "A Kingdom Divided” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through 1-2 Kings. The division in the kingdom of Israel in this part of history was greater than a matter of north and south. The biggest division was between the people and their God. Yet even as the people rebelled against the LORD as their King, still He remained faithful to call them back to Himself through His prophets, working through history to send the good and gracious King, Jesus Christ. Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

Owain Davies received a message from a stranger in 2020 asking if he might have been the singer of a band called Panchiko more than two decades ago. As it turns out, he was — but they never put their music online. They just had seven demo tracks on CDs, but Panchiko never really broke out of their scene in central England at the time. Fast forward to 2025: Panchiko is back in action with their second album since the band’s revival, Ginkgo, out on Nettwerk Music Group. Now, thanks to a devoted fanbase, Panchiko is embarking on a tour to play in front of thousands of people. KEXP’s Roddy Nikpour spoke with Davies and his bandmate Andy Wright about being “rediscovered.” “Just say yes to opportunities — I almost didn’t,” Davies says in the interview. “Because we said yes to a simple thing of, ‘Yeah, we’ll start talking to you about this weird album you’ve discovered,’ it led to this. Try things out. You never know where it’ll go.” Support the show: kexp.org/deeper Photo Credit: Adam Alonzo Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yes, your podcast can win a Golden Globe-ish, what you need to know about the FTC and AI podcast ad reads, covering Spotify announcing public plays and how they encountered the wrath of podcasters. iOS 19's new accessibility features, Libsyn's downloads per podcast category! And mean, media and user agents stats are back. Audience feedback drives the show. We'd love for you to contact us and keep the conversation going! Email thefeed@libsyn.com, call 412-573-1934 or leave us a message on Speakpipe! We'd love to hear from you!

Yes, your podcast can win a Golden Globe-ish, what you need to know about the FTC and AI podcast ad reads, covering Spotify announcing public plays and how they encountered the wrath of podcasters. iOS 19's new accessibility features, Libsyn's downloads per podcast category! And mean, media and user agents stats are back. Audience feedback drives the show. We'd love for you to contact us and keep the conversation going! Email thefeed@libsyn.com, call 412-573-1934 or leave us a message on Speakpipe! We'd love to hear from you!

Today's show includes Chad Cunningham, CEO of DuPONT Registry Exchange, Andy Wright, Managing Partner of VINart Dealerships. This episode is brought to you by: CDG Recruiting - Building on the success of my industry job board, I'm launching CDG Recruiting — a more hands-on, white-glove automotive recruiting service. Our team has decades of experience and has successfully placed over 1,000 roles in the automotive industry. So if you're ready to find your next rockstar employee, try CDG Recruiting today by visiting cdgrecruiting.com Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com

What happens when a dealership fully commits to reinventing its service department? In this episode, Jennifer Suzuki chats with Andy Wright, Managing Partner at Vinart Dealerships, located just an hour from both Philly and NYC. Andy reveals how his team is solving the biggest challenges in fixed ops — from inconsistent traffic to advisor overload — by building innovative support teams and reshaping benchmarks. You'll hear how they: Took appointment setting off the advisor's plate and built a pre-write support team Raised the RO benchmark from 12-15 to 18-20 per day by removing admin burdens Use video and transparency to retain more service customers Launched a technician apprentice program to solve staffing shortages Run monthly in-house training sessions in a 50-person dedicated space Lean on AI tools like LeadVantage, CallRevu, Madator  to assess conversations and improve processes Envision a near future where AI handles inbound calls and outbound calls This is a must-listen for dealer principals, fixed ops directors, and anyone serious about scaling consistency in the service lane. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |

As David goes past the Mount of Olives, Ziba, a servant of Saul's house, comes and offers David help while claiming the house of Saul intends to retake the throne. Unable to investigate the matter fully, David receives the needed aid. As the king continues to flee, another member of Saul's house curses David. The king refuses to return violence or take vengeance, but instead he receives it as the LORD's chastisement and waits for the LORD's deliverance. Meanwhile in Jerusalem, the LORD's Word concerning judgment for David's sin comes to pass as Absalom violates his father's concubines after receiving treacherous advice.  Rev. Andy Wright, pastor at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Topeka, KS, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 2 Samuel 16:1-23.  "A Kingdom Unlike All the Nations” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through 1-2 Samuel. This time in Israel's history has its highs and lows, but the LORD's faithfulness never wavers. He provides His Word to be proclaimed faithfully through prophets like Samuel and Nathan. Even as princes like Saul and David sit on an earthly throne, the LORD remains King over His people, even as He does now and forever through the Lord Jesus Christ. Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

The chief power of the Law is to reveal original sin with all its fruit. We know how low our human nature has fallen in that we need the Law to increase our trespass (Romans 5:20), so as not to harden our hearts. The Law shows us our sin, restrains us from sin, and in Christ by the help of the Holy Spirit, enables us to live a holy life. “Lord God, show us our sin that we may bear fruit of repentance and believe in Christ's forgiveness. Amen.” Rev. Andy Wright, pastor at St. John Lutheran Church, Topeka, KS, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study the Law. Find your copy of the Book of Concord - Concordia Reader's Edition at cph.org or read online at bookofconcord.org. Study the Lutheran Confession of Faith found in the Book of Concord with lively discussions led by host Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the LCMS Minnesota North District, and guest LCMS pastors. Join us as these Christ-confessing Concordians read through and discuss our Lutheran doctrine in the Book of Concord in order to gain a deeper understanding of our Lutheran faith and practical application for our vocations. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org. 

The Reformers found themselves in need of a clearer and more direct confession of the faith after controversy arose in Germany and the broader Church. Luther went straight to work. The Smalcald Articles were written as a clear, direct, and firm confession of the Christian faith. Luther was struggling with various health issues and wrote these articles as a kind of last will and testament of the faith. He worked with other confessors of the Smalcaldic League to clearly articulate and boldly proclaim the Word in truth and purity. May we do the same today! Rev. Andy Wright, pastor at St. John Lutheran Church, Topeka, KS, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to discuss the background of the writing of the Smalcald Articles. Find your copy of the Book of Concord - Concordia Reader's Edition at cph.org or read online at bookofconcord.org. Study the Lutheran Confession of Faith found in the Book of Concord with lively discussions led by host Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the LCMS Minnesota North District, and guest LCMS pastors. Join us as these Christ-confessing Concordians read through and discuss our Lutheran doctrine in the Book of Concord in order to gain a deeper understanding of our Lutheran faith and practical application for our vocations. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org. 

"Buy Local" is the message from the provincial government today... and it's launched a new campaign to encourage people to do just that. We hit east and west to talk with two farmers about the possibilities and the challenges. (Krissy Holmes with Chris Lester, co-owner of Lester's Farm Market in St. John's and Andy Wright, owner of Wright's Family Farm in Pasadena)

In response to the LORD's feast of victory, His people sing His praises. He has given them a strong city in which He keeps His people secure with a double portion of peace. He makes His people walk upon the level path of His righteousness, while His enemies are consumed. When the LORD's people cried out to Him under His discipline, there was no deliverance to be found in themselves. Instead, the LORD is the One who raises His people from death and gives us eternal life in great joy in Jesus.  Rev. Andy Wright, pastor at St. John's Lutheran Church in Topeka, KS, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Isaiah 26:1-21.  "The Fifth Evangelist” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through Isaiah 1-39. The prophet proclaims to the people of his day and throughout history that the Holy One of Israel alone is exalted. Those who put their trust in the strength of man will be brought low, but those who trust in the LORD will see that He is their Immanuel. Jesus is God with us who reigns over the kingdom of God forever and ever! Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

It's been ten years since Sharon and Andy Wright started farming in Pasadena. And, this past weekend, Wright's Family Farm held a big celebration. The CBC's Amy Feehan stopped by to find out about the accomplishments -and challenges -- the Wrights have experienced during the past decade.

St. Paul continues his table of duties by speaking to children and fathers. Children who have been baptized into Christ are full members of the Church right now. In the humble act of honor for their parents, children do a holy work that is blessed by God. Similarly, fathers do a holy work when they remain committed to the humble task of raising their children as Christians. St. Paul next turns to slaves and masters to instruct them in godly living. Although slaves and masters occupy different stations in life, in Christ, they are one and live toward each other in the recognition that He is their true Lord.  Rev. Andy Wright, pastor at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Topeka, KS, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Ephesians 6:1-9.  "One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through the epistle to the Ephesians. St. Paul highlights the salvation that God has given to His whole Church by His grace through faith. Because God has given His people this new life in Holy Baptism, we live in thanksgiving to Him as members of one body. 

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This episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast features author Pastor Andy Wright as he previews his new book, Faithfully Formed: The Lutheran Confessions in Daily Life. Andy joins host Elizabeth Pittman to take a look at the Confessions and their roles in our lives as Christians, and how they are relevant to us as we face challenges prevalent in today's culture. Get a copy of Andy's book by visiting cph.org/faithfullyformed. Show Notes:The Lutheran Confessions play a vital role in the church—both centuries ago, and today. But do they apply to the daily life of an ordinary person? Pastor Andy Wright offers a resounding “yes” in his new book, Faithfully Formed. He quotes, summarizes, and synthesizes key teachings from the Confessions, revealing their relevance in our daily lives. Listen to the episode as Andy talks about why the Lutheran Confessions are important to nurturing our faith, what led him to write his book, how we are called to live in relationship with one another, and more. Get a copy of Faithfully Formed on…cph.org Amazon Questions:For listeners who may not be Lutheran, what are the Lutheran Confessions?What led you to write Faithfully Formed?What is your response to someone who wonders how these writings from so long ago could be relevant to their lives today?Why is it important to not only believe in God, but to know and articulate who God is?Why is everything about Jesus?How do the Lutheran Confessions help us to recognize God at work in our daily lives?How can the Lutheran Confessions help us address tough cultural issues we see today regarding marriage and gender?What do the Lutheran Confessions have to say about who our neighbor is and how we should live in relationship with one another?How can these be viewed as a handbook for the baptized?Why is it important that, as Christians, we are confident in confessing Christ?About the Guest:Pastor Andy Wright serves as senior pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church in Topeka, Kansas, and previously served St. John Lutheran Church in Keystone, Iowa. He holds a B.A. in Biblical Languages from Concordia University in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He also holds an M.Div. and an S.T.M. in systematic theology from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He is currently working on his dissertation pertaining to the Lutheran Confessions for a Ph.D. in doctrinal theology from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. Pastor Wright and his wife, Rebekah, have been blessed by God with four daughters, a son, and children who went to be with the Lord from the womb. His areas of focus and interests in theology are the Lutheran Confessions, Luther studies, and pastoral theology. Outside of theology, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing tennis, and anything pertaining to aviation and the space program.

Pastor Andy Wright, author, “Faithfully Formed” Faithfully Formed The post 1594. Lutheran Laity and the Lutheran Confessions, Part 2 – Pr. Andy Wright, 6/7/24 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Pastor Andy Wright, author, “Faithfully Formed” Faithfully Formed The post 1582. Lutheran Laity and the Lutheran Confessions, Part 1 – Pr. Andy Wright, 6/6/24 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

The book of Ezra jumps forward in history over fifty years to the time of Ezra himself. During the reign of Artaxerxes of Persia, Ezra the priest goes up from Babylon to Jerusalem, bringing with him many of the workers needed for the services of the temple. Ezra is described as a scribe, one whose heart was set to study, do, and teach the Law of the Lord. Aided by a decree from Artaxerxes for his journey and task, Ezra blessed God as he gathers together the people to go back to Jerusalem with him. Rev. Andy Wright, pastor at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Topeka, KS, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Ezra 7:1-28. "God Brings His People Home” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. After 70 years in exile, the LORD began to fulfill His promise to bring His people back to the Promised Land. In the years that followed, faithful clergy and dedicated laity worked together to rebuild Jerusalem physically and restore the people of God spiritually. Through it all, God was at work to keep His promise of bringing the Savior into the world in the fullness of time.

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St. Paul calls upon the Corinthians to bear with him in a little foolishness, both the foolishness of the Gospel and the foolishness of speaking about himself a bit more than he would like. The Corinthians have been bearing with the false teaching of so-called “super apostles,” but they should instead bear with the true teaching of God from the authentic apostle of Christ in any of his weaknesses. In this way, the Corinthians will not be led astray by the deceit of the devil through false teachers, but will remain members of the holy Christian Church.  Rev. Andy Wright, pastor at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Topeka, KS, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 2 Corinthians 11:1-15.  “A Letter of Comfort” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through the epistle of 2 Corinthians. St. Paul writes again to the Christians in Corinth to bring them the ongoing comfort of the Gospel in the midst of the attacks of false doctrine from so-called “super apostles.” He seeks to give confidence to the Corinthians—and to us—that the good news of Christ crucified and risen proclaimed by His called ministers will accomplish all that He intends.

Rev. Andy Wright, pastor at St. John's Lutheran Church in Topeka, KS, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Hebrews 10:26-39. The author of Hebrews puts instruction and admonition together in this section as he warns his congregation against contined deliberate sin. He calls to their memories the consequences for those who set aside the Law of Moses under the old covenant in order to impress upon them the utter seriousness of rejecting Jesus as the once-for-all sacrifice for their sins. Instead of forsaking the gifts of Jesus, the author reminds his congregation of the way they suffered joyfully in the past, so that they would not throw away their confidence in Christ now. They are not those who shrink back; they are those who live by faith. “The New Covenant in Christ” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through the book of Hebrews. The book of Hebrews is best understood as a sermon preached to those who have gathered for the Divine Service, exhorting them to continued faithfulness to Jesus. As the Son of God and our Brother, Jesus is both our exalted King and faithful High Priest who is truly present with us so that we might fix our eyes on Him.

Singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan continues to grace audiences around the globe with his wit, warmth, whimsy and musical genius as he has been doing since 1970 when he stirred UK audiences with Nothing Rhymed and then captured and broke hearts around the world with Alone Again, (Naturally.) The song has been covered over 75 times, including by Nina Simone, Neil Diamond, The Pet Shop Boys and Elton John, Michael Buble and Diana Krall (A duet about being alone? OK.)Gilbert stood out not only for his inventively catchy and wrenching songs but also for his carefully crafted personal style. Initially inspired by silent film stars and later by college lads. He would emboss outfits with a large letter G. (Gilbert U. Fine school.)And still today, Gilbert continues to set a distinctive path with new music, duets with today's stars and world tours. He'll be hitting the west coast in November with exclusive dates, including L.A.'s Troubadour.Gilbert talks with us about his influences, his musical style and philosophy, and his deep and abiding appreciation for fans who have so embraced his songs. We also get into his ground-breaking court cases which won him back his catalogue of songs from manager, Gordon Mills and took on the new world of sampling when Biz Markie “borrowed”  Alone Again (Naturally). Gilbert had said no because he does not want that song to be used comedically.Oh, and what's Clair doing now? Well, she is no longer in need of a babysitter and we have an update!In recommendations, Fritz saw The Burial (2023) in theaters. Weezy has been listening to two podcasts: Grapevine and We Don't Talk About Leonard and Gilbert does not own a cell phone but thanks to his daughter's tech support, he is enjoying the podcast, McCartney: A Life In Lyrics.Path Points of Interest:Gilbert O'SullivanGilbert O'Sullivan: Live in the USA Sizzle ReelGilbert O'Sullivan DocumentaryGilbert O'Sullivan on WikipediaGilbert O'Sullivan on TwitterGilbert O'Sullivan on FacebookGilbert O'Sullivan Upcoming Tour DatesGilbert's New Album, DrivenThe BurialGrapevine We Don't Talk About LeonardMcCartney: A Life in Lyrics

Rev. Andy Wright, pastor at St. John's Lutheran Church in Topeka, KS, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Leviticus 2:1-16. The LORD describes grain offerings that His people may bring before Him. Unlike the burnt offering in which the entire sacrifice was consumed on the altar, part of the grain offerings are to be eaten by the priests. Neither leaven nor honey is to be burned with the grain offerings, but they must all be seasoned with salt. The pleasing aroma of the offering once again ascends before the LORD as a sign that the Israelite worshipper is pleasing in the LORD's sight, according to His promise. “The Holiness of God” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through the book of Leviticus. Because God desired to dwell among His sinful people for their blessing rather than their destruction, He gave them the sacrifices and regulations of Leviticus to bestow His holiness upon them. In this way, the book of Leviticus points us to Christ who is our great High Priest who offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice to make us holy before God.

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Josh Seiler, General Manager of Service, and Andy Wright, Senior Project Manager with U.S. Engineering, a full-service mechanical contractor committed to providing solutions for the life of your facility. U.S. Engineering focuses on improving the total cost of ownership through construction, service, maintenance, metal fabrication and energy analysis. Their priority is to support your mission today and vision for tomorrow.  On this episode we're discussing the Central Utility Plant for the National Western Complex, which is the largest sewer heat recovery system in North America. And Here are some of the questions you can expect to be answered on this episode: What are the origins of the Central Utility Plant, and how did it come to be? What unique components went into the design of this facility? What challenges are associated with designing and implementing a system of this size? How many tons of CO2 are saved by implementing a system like this? How could a system like this work elsewhere? What makes U.S. Engineering uniquely suited for such a project? This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere. Please rate, review and subscribe. For more information about the U.S. Engineering, please visit their website.  For more information about Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association, please visit our website.

Rev. Andy Wright, pastor at St. John's Lutheran Church in Topeka, KS, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Revelation 7:9-17. After hearing the number of those sealed, John sees their host is innumerable. Though they come from every nation and language, they are all clothed in white robes and holding palm branches of Jesus' victorious suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension. Their song of praise sounds forth along with the whole heavenly host, declaring the salvation that God has won. One of the elders asks John about this white-robed crowd, and he answers his own question. Their robes have been made spotless by the blood of the Lamb, who has brought them out of the great tribulation into eternal life. In this eternal life, sin and its effects are all banished, for the Lamb of God is the Good Shepherd who has sheltered His people by laying down His life and taking it back up again. “Come Lord Jesus!” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through the Revelation given to St. John. Although some look at Revelation with fear, it is a book of supreme hope in our crucified, risen, and ascended Lord. The book of Revelation gives a heavenly perspective on our earthly circumstances so that the Church in every generation is challenged, comforted, and assured of final victory through Jesus Christ.

Rev. Andy Wright, pastor at St. John's Lutheran Church in Topeka, KS, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Lutheran Service Book #347, “Comfort, Comfort, Ye My People.” This beautiful Advent hymn summarizes the Word of God from Isaiah 40 to give us Christian comfort. God sends His messengers to proclaim peace to us in the midst of our sorrows and sins. This peace comes from the fact that God forgives our sins for the sake of Christ and covers us with His righteousness. God works this great reversal for us to take us from temporary sadness to eternal gladness. For that reason, we must listen to the preachers God sends to call us to repentance so that nothing stands in the way of His coming as our King. In that humble repentance, we find our rest in the promises of God, because we know that His Word will never fail. “The Hymns of Advent'' is a series on Sharper Iron that looks at a variety of the hymns found in the Advent section Lutheran Service Book. The season of Advent prepares us for Christ's coming. The hymns of Advent teach that this is more than getting ready for Christmas; the Word of the Lord sung in hymnody helps us to receive Christ as He comes to us now in the means of grace and when He comes again in glory on the Last Day.

On Dec. 6, Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock won a special runoff election in Georgia against Republican candidate Herschel Walker. Warnock's victory gives Democrats a slim, but solid, majority of 51 to 49 in the Senate. The new majority allows Democrats to control everything from investigations and oversight to key legislation and committee placements. Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema's announcement that she will register as a political Independent is unlikely to impact the power balance in the next Senate. The Democratic majority already includes two Independents who caucus with them, Senators Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Angus King of Maine. To unpack the many implications of Warnock's win, we had Andy Wright, a member of Just Security's Editorial Board and partner at the law firm K&L Gates in Washington, D.C. Andy is an expert on Congressional oversight and previously served in senior legal roles at the White House and on Congressional committees. Show Notes: Andy Wright (@AndyMcCanse) 1:10 Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema's interview announcing she will register as an Independent 12:30 NYU's American Journalism Online ProgramMusic: “The Parade” by “Hey Pluto!” from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/the-parade (License code: 36B6ODD7Y6ODZ3BX)

Like the new logo? Jeff and Rufus are back with a new episode and a very interesting conversation with Andy Wright, SVP of trading at Fanatics. First, the guys recap G2E however and talk about their bets for the week.

Rev. Andy Wright, pastor at St. John Lutheran Church in Keystone, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Deuteronomy 11:1-32. Moses tells Israel to love the LORD because He is their God. His discipline has taught them to trust in Him as He showed His might to save them from Egypt and as He showed His judgment against unbelief. The LORD gives His commands to Israel for their good; when they keep them, they will receive His blessing. The rain that He sends from heaven upon the Promised Land is a visible reminder of this fact. The Word of God that brings life for Israel must be passed down to the next generation as fathers speak it to their children. In the way of the LORD's Word is blessing and life; in the opposite way is curse and death. Moses urges the people to be careful to do all that the LORD has commanded in the way of blessing. “The Law of God is Good and Wise” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through the book of Deuteronomy. Though Moses' lengthy sermons in Deuteronomy may be tempting to skip, this influential book is essential reading for Christians. As Moses strengthened Israel on the plains of Moab before the people entered the Promised Land, so the book of Deuteronomy still strengthens the Church as we prepare to enter the Resurrection with Christ, the Prophet greater than Moses.

This week on the show we bring back Andy Wright, one of the editors of the new PinPoint magazine, UK's newest geocaching magazine. We'll discuss how this all came about, the first issue, and more!

We confess that good works are not necessary for salvation, but in what sense *are* they necessary? Hear also why some people accuse Lutherans of "forbidding good works," how this article on Good Works is really more about faith than about works, whether there is a wrong motivation for doing good works, what good works truly are, and whether there is a time that doing good works would actually be an insult to the work of Christ. Rev. Andy Wright joins host Rev. Sean Smith to discuss good works in Article XX in the Augsburg Confession. Find your copy of The Augsburg Confession - Concordia Reader's Edition at cph.org or read online at bookofconcord.org/augsburg-confession.

This week we bring blogger and cacher Andy Wright from the UK on to talk about what he feels are 5 controversial things about Geocaching. Tune in, call in and join in on the conversation!

Comedian Nate Armbruster talks with his old pal Andy Wright about Russia and Ukraine, Louis CK canceled shows in Kyiv, Hank the Tank, and Andy shares a funny story about an oddly noisy neighbor he used to live next to on this edition of Weekend UpNate with Nate Armbruster.  

Alex MacPhail talks to Andy Wright, who was a military pilot in the Air Force and he was a squadron commander in the Royal Air Force as well. They shared some stories about flight training and about the story of humility, learning lessons, and building from tough times while being able to be a stronger person at the end Andy also spent time at the Pentagon at the heartbeat of what was going on in the Trump administration with their policy in dealing with the international military from all over the world. Later on, Andy joined Salesforce, which is certainly one of the biggest tech companies in the world.Please enjoy this conversation and remember to reach out via social media channels with your questions. Send me your comments. ALEX MACPHAILEmail: alex@alexmacphail.co.za Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexMacPhail1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexmacphail99 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flyingmogul YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCztTx1LzCAnC4woeNOpU5-A Website: http://www.alexmacphail.co.za Alex MacPhail Podcast - LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/alexmacphailpodcast ANDY WRIGHTEmail: https://linkedin.com/in/andyjwright100Salesforce website: http://www.salesforce.com/