Podcasts about concordia seminary st

Jason Dulworth, Student at Concordia Seminary-St. Louis The post Leisure and Love for the Neighbor – Jason Dulworth, 3/16/26 (0752) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

How are students formed into faithful future pastors and deaconesses at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis? The Rev. Dr. Jason Lane (Associate Professor of Historical Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis) and the Rev. Dr. Peter Nafzger (Associate Professor of Practical Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis) join Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve series to talk about what they love about their work at Concordia Seminary, their areas of theological expertise and why they were drawn to those areas, how these branches of theology intersect for seminary students, the classes that fall under each branch of theology, how their areas of expertise are important in the forming of future pastors and deaconesses, how students are fed spiritually on campus, and the students' academic and social experience on campus. Learn more about formation at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis by visiting csl.edu. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

Dr. Joel Biermann of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis Natural Law: 5 Views Dr. Biermann’s YouTube Channel Wholly Citizens: God’s Two Realms and Christian Engagement With the World A Case for Character: Towards a Lutheran Virtue EthicsThe post A Christian View of Leisure – Dr. Joel Biermann, 1/30/26 (0303) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

How are future pastors and deaconesses formed at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis? The Rev. Dr. Thomas Egger (President, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis) and the Rev. Jesse Kueker (Director of Enrollment, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis) join Andy and Sarah to talk about what they love about their work at Concordia Seminary, the church work programs available at Concordia Seminary, why these programs are unique, what students experience in these programs, events that serve the church globally, why listeners should consider formation at Concordia Seminary, and first steps for someone considering church work. Learn more about Concordia Seminary at csl.edu. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

Dr. David Adams of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO The post Recent Developments at a Possible Site of Noah's Ark – Dr. David Adams, 11/14/25 (3182) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Joel Biermann of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis The Two Realms and the Separation of Church and State Natural Law: 5 Views Dr. Biermann's YouTube Channel Wholly Citizens: God's Two Realms and Christian Engagement With the World A Case for Character: Towards a Lutheran Virtue Ethics The post The Two Realms of God's Rule – Dr. Joel Biermann, 10/2/25 (2752) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Join us in a conversation about the purpose of archaeology and what recent discoveries have unearthed concerning King David. Dr. Yosef Garfinkel, professor of biblical archaeology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Dr. David Adams, professor of exegetical theology at Concordia Seminary St. Louis, discuss the role of archaeology and its relevance to biblical studies. Tune in as Garfinkel shares the archaeological data that has shed new light on the evidence of a historical King David.

How does a family legacy of church work influence younger generations? The Rev. Dr. Todd Allen Jenks (pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ames, IA) joins Andy for our Set Apart to Serve series to talk about his journey into the pastoral ministry, who had the greatest influence on his decision to consider and enter the pastoral ministry, the story of his family of church workers including his father and siblings, an endowed scholarship in honor and memory of his father at Concordia Seminary St. Louis, how a scholarship like this helps others pursue the pastoral ministry, and his encouragement for those who are considering entering the pastoral ministry. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

What is still relevant today as we celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea? Dr. Joel Elowsky (Professor of Historical Theology, Dean of Advanced Studies and Director of the Center for the Study of Early Christian Texts at Concordia Seminary St. Louis) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming Theological Symposium at Concordia Seminary all about "Nicaea 1700," including the state of the church at the time of the Council of Nicaea, why the Council was called, who was present or represented, what it accomplished, and what Symposium attendees will learn about the Council, the Nicene Creed, and its contemporary applications. Learn more about the Theological Symposium happening September 16-17 at Concordia Seminary St. Louis by visiting csl.edu/resources/continuing-education/theological-symposium. As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

Rev. Dr. Todd Biermann joins Andy and Steph to talk about why family is so important in Christian theology and gives us simple habits that can make families stronger in both faith and love.   Bio: Married to Heather Stange of Frankenmuth, MI in 1995, Rev. Dr. Todd A. Biermann has always had a passion for fostering marriages and families in God's way. This has been true in his role as a parish pastor of the LCMS for 33 years (most recently at Faith Lutheran, Grand Blanc, MI), in his international ministry with Heather, Life in God's Way, and now as they both are working with Concordia Center for the Family (CCF), a Recognized Service Organization (RSO) of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS). Dr. Biermann's educational path (BA at Concordia University Nebraska, MDiv at Concordia Seminary St. Louis and DMin at Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne) along with a wide array of field experience has prepared him for his role as the Executive Director of CCF, which he was called to begin in February 2024. He rejoices in the privilege to promote family discipleship, uniting homes and congregations in making lifelong disciples of Jesus. Learn more about Dr. Biermann and CCF at www.concordiafamily.org. Contact him directly at toddbiermann@concordiafamily.org.  Resources: Email us at friendsforlife@lcms.org LCMS Life Ministry: www.lcms.org/life  LCMS Family Ministry: www.lcms.org/family  Concordia Center for the Family https://www.concordiacenterforthefamily.org/  Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

Dr. Joel Biermann of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis Natural Law: 5 Views Dr. Biermann's YouTube Channel Wholly Citizens: God's Two Realms and Christian Engagement With the World A Case for Character: Towards a Lutheran Virtue Ethics The post A Lutheran View of Natural Law – Dr. Joel Biermann, 7/1/25 (1823) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Joel Biermann of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis Courageous Fathers of the Bible Wholly Citizens: God's Two Realms and Christian Engagement With the World A Case for Character: Towards a Lutheran Virtue Ethics The Lutheran Witness magazine The post Fathers in the Bible – Dr. Joel Biermann, 6/10/25 (1613, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Joel Biermann of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis Dr. Biermann's YouTube Channel Wholly Citizens: God's Two Realms and Christian Engagement With the World A Case for Character: Towards a Lutheran Virtue Ethics The post Making the Case for a Lutheran Worldview – Dr. Joel Biermann, 5/28/25 (1481) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Joel Elowsky of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis The post The First Council on Nicaea – Dr. Joel Elowsky, 4/29/25 (1191) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Pastor Jeremy Latzke, an LCMS pastor, shares his journey from resisting the call to ministry to embracing pastoral life. He discusses the joys and challenges of preaching, teaching, and shepherding a diverse congregation, along with reflections on faith, vocation, and the complexities of church life.In this episode of Lutheran Answers, Pastor Jeremy Latzke joins the conversation to discuss his life and ministry in the LCMS. He shares how he initially resisted going into church work, having come from a long line of Lutheran educators and pastors. Originally aspiring to be a sports broadcaster, he ultimately felt God's call to ministry during his time at Concordia Chicago, where he shifted from a teaching path to pre-seminary studies.The discussion delves into his experiences at Concordia Seminary St. Louis and his journey into pastoral ministry, including his early struggles, the impact of COVID-19 on his congregation, and the challenge of maintaining unity in a time of deep division. He also discusses his approach to Bible study, how to engage both seasoned believers and those returning to the faith, and the joys of preaching—especially at funerals, where the Gospel can be proclaimed most clearly. Pastor Latzke also shares his experiences working with a group of Pakistani Christians, walking them through Lutheran doctrine and welcoming them into the church. The episode closes with reflections on faith, pastoral care, and trusting God's guidance in difficult situations.Please Consider GivingNifty Links: Join the Community Click Here to Check Out the Store Click Here to Donate Greatest Theology Newsletter on the Planet

Dr. Jason Lane of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis The post God's Two Kingdoms – Dr. Jason Lane, 12/18/24 (3534) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Mark Rockenbach of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis Unforgivable? How God's Forgiveness Transforms Our Lives The post 2882. Encore: The Bible and Gender Ideology – Dr. Mark Rockenbach, 10/14/24 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Joel Biermann of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis Day 7: For Work, Rest or Play Dr. Biermann's YouTube Channel Wholly Citizens: God's Two Realms and Christian Engagement With the World A Case for Character: Towards a Lutheran Virtue Ethics The Lutheran Witness magazine The post 2843. How Christian Communities Confess Christ in Culture of Isolation – Dr. Joel Biermann, 10/10/24 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

TOPICS: Why go to a Symposium? And where is Joel? Inside baseball for the Pastor's Call Woes of Technology Thanks to Concordia Seminary St. Louis and Fox and Hounds at The Cheshire.

Dr. Jeff Gibbs of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis Concordia Commentary on Matthew 1:1-11:1 Concordia Commentary on Matthew 11:2-20:34 The post 2283. Mary the Mother of Jesus in Matthew's Gospel – Dr. Jeff Gibbs, 8/15/24 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Joel Biermann of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis Day 7: For Work, Rest or Play Dr. Biermann's YouTube Channel Wholly Citizens: God's Two Realms and Christian Engagement With the World A Case for Character: Towards a Lutheran Virtue Ethics The Lutheran Witness magazine The post 1653. A Deeper Look at the Sabbath Commandment – Dr. Joel Biermann, 7/3/24 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Joel Biermann of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis Courageous Fathers of the Bible Wholly Citizens: God's Two Realms and Christian Engagement With the World A Case for Character: Towards a Lutheran Virtue Ethics The Lutheran Witness magazine The post 1653. Fathers in the Bible – Dr. Joel Biermann, 6/13/15 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Jeff Oschwald of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis The post 1593. Christian Community in the Book of Acts – Dr. Jeff Oschwald, 6/7/24 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Rev. Dr. Charles Gieschen — Provost and Professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne, and Rev. Dr. Ronald Mudge — Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Seminary St. Louis, join Andy and guest co-host Rev. Dr. James Baneck for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about their journeys into church work, the various aspects of seminary life that shaped their individual pastoral formation, what has changed in pastoral formation and seminary life since their days in seminary, and the rigors of current seminary education. Learn more about the Set Apart to Serve Initiative at lcms.org/setaparttoserve. This program originally aired October 27, 2023.

How is Vocatio a great experience for high schoolers considering church work? Rev. Micah Glenn, Director of Recruitment and Enrollment at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what "Vocatio" means, how students gain a clearer understanding of church work and vocation at Vocatio, what students learn and experience during this event, and how this event has made a difference for past attendees. Learn more and register at csl.edu/admissions/visit/vocatio-high-school.

Dr. Jeff Gibbs of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis Concordia Commentary on Matthew 1:1-11:1 Concordia Commentary on Matthew 11:2-20:34 The post 0922. Encore: The Resurrection of the Body – Dr. Jeff Gibbs, 4/1/24 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Mark Rockenbach of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis Unforgivable? How God's Forgiveness Transforms Our Lives The post 0782. The Bible and Gender Ideology – Dr. Mark Rockenbach, 3/18/24 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

In remembrance of an event that took place 50 years + 1 week ago, Dad tells the story of the internal schism in the Missouri Synod, the "walkout" of professors and students from Concordia Seminary St. Louis, and the founding of a seminary in exile, popularly known as Seminex. It is the founding story of why American Lutheranism looks the way it does today and mirrors the wider cultural polarization, yet with uniquely theological elements all its own. Triumphalists on either side beware; this is a tragedy. Notes: 1. Todd, Authority Vested 2. Burkee, Power, Politics, and the Missouri Synod 3. Tietjen, Memoirs in Exile 4. A Statement of Scriptural and Confessional Principles (LCMS) 5. See more on Dad's new blog with a number of essays on this history, Theological Ramblings, Holy moly! Six years of top-quality theological podcasting! Why not show your support by becoming a Patron?

Dr. Mark Rockenbach of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis Unforgivable? How God's Forgiveness Transforms Our Lives The post 0113. Forgiveness and Unforgiveness, Part 3 – Dr. Mark Rockenbach, 1/11/24 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Deaconess Amy Rast — Associate Director of Deaconess Formation at Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne, Deaconess Dr. Gillian M. Bond — Director of Deaconess Studies at Concordia Seminary St. Louis, and Deaconess Kristin Wassilak — Program Leader for Deaconess Studies and Interim Dean of the College of Theology, Arts & Humanities at Concordia University Chicago, join Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about their journeys to serving as Deaconesses, how they've been able to serve in unique ways as Deaconesses, and wisdom for women considering diaconal formation. Learn more about these respective programs at ctsfw.edu, csl.edu, and cuchicago.edu. Learn more about the Set Apart to Serve Initiative at lcms.org/setaparttoserve. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve.

Dr. Tim Saleska of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO Concordia Commentary on Psalms 1-50 The post 3272. Encore: Psalm 67 for a Day of Thanksgiving – Dr. Timothy Saleska, 11/23/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Rev. Dr. Charles Gieschen — Provost and Professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne, and Rev. Dr. Ronald Mudge — Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Seminary St. Louis, join Andy and guest co-host Rev. Dr. James Baneck for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about their journeys into church work, the various aspects of seminary life that shaped their individual pastoral formation, what has changed in pastoral formation and seminary life since their days in seminary, and the rigors of current seminary education. Learn more about the Set Apart to Serve Initiative at lcms.org/setaparttoserve. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve.

Dr. David Adams of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO The post 2371. The Limits of Biblical Archeology – Dr. David Adams, 8/25/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Steven Pietsch of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis Letter of Confession LCMS Pledge of Support to Confessional Lutherans in Australia The post 2091. The Battle over the Ordination of Women in the Lutheran Church of Australia – Dr. Steven Pietsch, 7/28/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. David Maxwell of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis The post 2074. The Heresies of Nestorianism and Eutychianism – Dr. David Maxwell, 7/26/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

The Baptismal River | Rev. Dr. Richard Davenport Rev. Dr. Richard Davenport joins host Elizabeth Pittman on this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast to discuss his upcoming Bible study, The Baptismal River: Studying The Sacrament Throughout Scripture. His new Bible study will be available on cph.org in August. Learn more and download a sample session at books.cph.org/the-baptismal-river.Show Notes:  In Baptism, you become the human God created you to be.   Throughout the episode, Pastor Davenport shares his experience writing about the Sacrament of Baptism and studying for his doctoral work at Concordia Seminary St. Louis. He and Elizabeth also discuss what a great gift Baptism is, the relationship between the flood and Baptism, the unique qualities of a Baptism, what God accomplishes through our Baptisms, and more. Listen to the full episode now to learn about God's deeper purpose for Baptism and how Pastor Davenport will challenge readers to ask, “Do we really need Baptism? What makes it special?” About the GuestRev. Dr. Richard Davenport lives in Fort Smith, Arkansas, with his wife and son. He currently serves as pastor at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. He received his MDiv from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, in 2009 and his PhD in doctrinal theology, also from Concordia Seminary, in 2013, focusing on a Lutheran theology of hope. You can read more of his writing at sacramentalstreams.wordpress.com.

Dr. Joel Biermann of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis Luther's Large Catechism with Annotations and Contemporary Applications Wholly Citizens: God's Two Realms and Christian Engagement With the World A Case for Character: Towards a Lutheran Virtue Ethics The Lutheran Witness magazine The post 2023. Moralistic Therapeutic Deism – Dr. Joel Biermann, 7/21/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Kevin Voss, Director of the Center for Bioethics at CUW, joins Tiffany and Steph to talk about the field of bioethics and how our Lutheran theology helps us navigate the nuanced world of reproductive technology. Bio: Kevin Voss is a Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Center for Bioethics at Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW). He has been at CUW since 2003 and teaches philosophy, bioethics, and ethics courses. Dr. Voss has a PhD in Health Care Ethics from Saint Louis University, is an ordained Lutheran minister (Concordia Seminary St. Louis 1999), is a Fellow of Christian Apologetics, and is a licensed veterinarian, having practiced for 14 years in Bonduel, Wisconsin. He has authored peer-reviewed articles and written several articles for the Lutheran Witness. Rev. Voss has given numerous presentations about bioethics issues at national conferences. Dr. Voss is a member of the Sanctity of Human Life Committee of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities, the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, and the Evangelical Philosophical Society. He is Chair of Concordia University's Institutional Review Board. Learn about LCMS Life Ministry at lcms.org/life, and email us at friendsforlife@lcms.org. Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

Dr. Joel Biermann of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis Luther's Large Catechism with Annotations and Contemporary Applications Wholly Citizens: God's Two Realms and Christian Engagement With the World A Case for Character: Towards a Lutheran Virtue Ethics The Lutheran Witness magazine

In thisepisode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast, Pastor Lee Hopf joins Elizabeth Pittman to discuss the importance of confirmation and how we can help our students to be confident in their identities as children of God. He also gives a preview of his upcoming confirmation journal, Guided by Truth, that he has written and explains why he was inspired to create this resource that encourages students to not only learn what they believe but also know why they believe it.  Guided by Truth: Enduring Faith® Confirmation Journal will be available to order in May. You can download a sample by visiting books.cph.org/guided-by-truth-enduring-faith-confirmation-journal.  Show Notes:  It can often be complex to know if students are really understanding the Six Chief Parts of the Christian Doctrine when they go through confirmation. Some students know what all the “right” answers are, but, digging deeper, they aren't sure how to apply those answers to their lives. Other students may be quietly confused.Pastor Lee Hopf wrote his new confirmation journal with those students in mind. In this episode, Pastor Hopf talks about how Guided by Truth helps students better understand how Lutheran theology answers their questions about the Bible, Jesus, the Sacraments, and more. He also discusses how culture has impacted how teens see their identities, and why confirmation is important to understanding our purpose.  Questions Covered·         Why do we make confirmation a priority?·         What are the important questions students will consider in Guided by Truth?·         Culture is challenging how teens view their identity. Talk about our purpose and identity as children of God. Why is holding onto this identity essential and how can confirmation help?·         When we know who we are and who God is, how does that impact how we live our daily lives?·         Tell us about how the confirmation journal came to be? How have your students and families responded to it?·         How do you see this being used in classes with a high number of students vs. those with only a handful of students?·         How do you respond to someone who thinks that this is giving the pastor a shortcut to teaching confirmation?·         What advice do you have for parents if their kids resist going to confirmation class?·         How can parents explain why confirmation is so important to non-Lutherans?·         What tips do you have for adults who are well past their confirmation classes to stay engaged/reminded of what they learned in confirmation?  About the GuestBorn and raised in Georgia, Pastor Lee Hopf earned his Master of Divinity from Concordia Seminary St. Louis in 2016. Knowing he wanted to be a pastor since the age of 14, Pastor Hopf has spent most of the last seven years working in youth ministry. He currently serves as Next Gen Pastor at Trinity Klein Lutheran Church in Texas. 

Drew Oswald, 4th-year Master of Divinity student at Concordia Seminary in St Louis, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about why he decided to go to seminary for pastoral formation, how his experience as a teacher has served him in seminary preparations, what pastoral formation at the seminary looks like for MDiv students, how his formation experiences go beyond the classroom, and what he's looking forward to after graduation and Call Day. Learn more about Concordia Seminary St. Louis at csl.edu. Learn more about the Set Apart to Serve Initiative at lcms.org/setaparttoserve. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve.

Dr. Tom Egger, president Concordia Seminary in St. Louis and professor of Exegetical Theology, joins Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about his path to becoming a church worker, how relationships made a difference in his vocational path and also in the lives of the students at Concordia Seminary, how residential pastoral formation is a blessing to the Church, opportunities for pastoral and diaconal formation at Concordia Seminary, and his encouragement to those people who are considering church work vocations. Learn more about Concordia Seminary at csl.edu. Learn more about the Set Apart to Serve Initiative at lcms.org/setaparttoserve. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve.

Dr. Joel Biermann of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis Luther's Large Catechism with Annotations and Contemporary Applications Wholly Citizens: God's Two Realms and Christian Engagement With the World A Case for Character: Towards a Lutheran Virtue Ethics The Lutheran Witness magazine

Renowned Luther scholar and professor emeritus of Systematic Theology at Concordia Seminary St. Louis, Dr. Robert Kolb, sits down with Kelsi to discuss two kinds of righteousness (or two fold righteousness) and his latest edited volume, The Alien and the Proper: Luther's Two-Fold Righteousness in Controversy, Ministry, and Citizenship. Dr. Kolb provides some helpful definitions for what the Bible means when it comes to righteousness and how we should most often view God's grace. He talks about how Martin Luther came to understand God's passive righteousness given to his children through their justification in Christ's work on the cross and our resulting active righteousness when it comes to serving our neighbors in this life. Kelsi asks Dr. Kolb why and how these two types of righteousness so often get confused for the Christian, and together they work to untangle the proper placement for each, landing squarely on the continual need to return to God's word and our salvation given through God's grace and mercy in Christ - apart from any good works we do. Support Outside Ourselves: https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network: https://www.1517.org/podcasts Subscribe to Outside Ourselves: Apple Podcasts Spotify Youtube Show Notes: The Alien and the Proper: Luther's Two-Fold Righteousness in Controversy, Ministry, and Citizenship edited by Robert Kolb The Genius of Luther's Theology: A Wittenberg Way of Thinking for the Contemporary Church by Robert Kolb and Charles P. Arand Justification by Faith: A Matter of Death and Life by Gerhard O. Forde Where God Meets Man: Luther's Down-to-Earth Approach to the Gospel by Gerhard O. Forde Martin Luther's Commentary on St. Paul's Epistle to the Galatians (1535) transcribed by Students and Presented in Today's English, trans. by Haroldo Camacho

Dr. Rick Marrs of Concordia Seminary – St. Louis Making Christian Counseling Christ-Centered

More about Jeff:Born and raised in Central New Jersey, Pastor Jeff is a graduate of Concordia College - Bronxville, New York and Concordia Seminary - St. Louis, Missouri.  He is a graduate of The Pastoral Leadership Institute and holds a Doctorate of Ministry degree from Concordia Seminary.  He has served congregations in New York, New Jersey, Arizona, and currently serves at Grace Lutheran Church and School in Jacksonville, Florida.  Pastor Jeff is a Guest Instructor at Concordia Theological Seminary - Ft. Wayne, Indiana where he teaches Strategic Planning and Task Management.  Pastor Jeff is married to Amy and they have two children:  Madelyn (and Dillon) Briggs of Tucson, Arizona and Jarod Skopak of Manhattan, New York.  Pastor Jeff has a heart for those in need as he strives to follow the Divine Mandate of Matthew 25 and the Great Commission of Matthew 28.  He is the author of Christ, Culture, and Cinema:  How Faith and Films Intersect.  He hosts a critically acclaimed weekly podcast, “Christ, Culture, and Cinema” that can be found on all podcasting platforms.  He also has a weekly blog under the same title.Visit uniteleadership.org

Dr. Tim Saleska of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO Concordia Commentary on Psalms 1-50

Dr. Paul Grime of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN Dr. Jon Vieker of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis Lutheran Service Book: Companion to the Services

Dr. Rick Marrs of Concordia Seminary – St. Louis Making Christian Counseling More Christ-Centered

Dr. Joel Biermann of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis Wholly Citizens: God's Two Realms and Christian Engagement With the World A Case for Character: Towards a Lutheran Virtue Ethics The Lutheran Witness magazine