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Noah's first action upon leaving the ark is a sacrifice of thanksgiving to God for the fulfillment of His promises. This worship of faith is pleasing to the LORD, who responds with further divine service to His creation. Even though He knows that man's heart remains sinful, the LORD promises that He will never again curse the earth or destroy every living creature as He has done, but He will instead cause the seasons to continue until the Last Day. God blesses Noah and His family in this renewed creation, and He provides that they may now eat meat. Such consumption must not be done flippantly or idolatrously, but rather deliberately and with thanksgiving to God. Human life is God's gift, originally created in His image, and is not ours to destroy, but ours to preserve.  Rev. Jared Nies, pastor at St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School in Lapeer, MI, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Genesis 8:20-9:7.  To learn more about St. Paul's Lutheran, visit stpaul-lapeer.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

Recorded Sunday, January 25, 2026 at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in Bangor, Wisconsin. "Like" us on Facebook!!

Pastor Tanner Wade leads a study on the book of Philemon. Join the pastors and people of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, for weekly Bible study on Sunday mornings. Learn more about St. Paul's Des Peres at stpaulsdesperes.org. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org.

The LORD sent the flood He had promised when Noah was six hundred years old. Waters came from below and from above, and the LORD sent rain for forty days and forty nights to cover the whole earth even above the highest mountains. All flesh on the dry land died, just as the LORD had spoken. Yet, also just as the LORD had spoken, Noah and all those with him on the ark were rescued and sustained the whole time the waters prevailed upon the earth.  Rev. John Bussman, pastor at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Cullman, AL, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Genesis 7:6-24.  To learn more about St. Paul's in Cullman, visit stpaulscullman.com. “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

Check out St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, where Ryan serves as Pastor.

Brian From talks with Pastor Matt Hoffmann of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church and School in Park Ridge about ministry, leadership, and loving a local community well. Matt shares how a Christian school opens doors for gospel-centered relationships, why he serves as a police chaplain, and what it looks like to walk alongside people in moments of crisis. Joined by Associate Pastor Ethan Luft, the conversation closes with a grounded word of hope for listeners navigating suffering, reminding them that God is present and at work even in the hardest seasons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introductions | January 18, 2026 by The Lutheran Church of St. Andrew

What is a prelude, and why does it happen (or not happen) before a church service? Dr. Mark Bender (retired Minister of Music from St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO), Phillip Magness (Cantor at Village Lutheran Church in Ladue, MO) and Cheryl Magness (Managing Editor of Reporter with LCMS Communications and International Center chapel musician) join Andy and Sarah to talk about what a prelude is and why we have it, how a person in the pew can make good use of the prelude, the thought and preparation that goes into picking and playing the prelude, whether there are times when it is more suitable to not have a prelude, and helpful ways to appreciate this musical offering. This episode is a rebroadcast from April 29, 2025. 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.

Recorded Sunday, January 11, 2026 at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in Bangor, Wisconsin. "Like" us on Facebook!!

Recorded Sunday, January 18, 2026 at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in Bangor, Wisconsin. "Like" us on Facebook!!

Pastor David Smith leads a study on Matthew 26:30- Join the pastors and people of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, for weekly Bible study on Sunday mornings. Learn more about St. Paul's Des Peres at stpaulsdesperes.org. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org.

In this episode, Word&Way President Brian Kaylor talks with Martha Bardwell, pastor of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on how faith communities are responding to ICE violence in the Twin Cities and the ICE killing of Renee Good. Watch a video version of this latest conversation here. The episode includes a discussion on the misuse of Bible verses by the Department of Homeland Security. As this was being recorded, DHS released another propaganda video co-opting a Bible verse. Bardwell is among the faith leaders calling for an economic blackout on Jan. 23. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter A Public Witness that helps you make sense of faith, culture, and politics. And order the new book by Brian Kaylor, The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power.

Out of God's good order described in Genesis 2, the devil begins to work disorder in Genesis 3. He cunningly tempts the woman to question God's Word before blatantly claiming that God's Word is evil and false. Although the woman initially recalls God's Word, she is deceived into believing the devil's lie, and her husband shockingly sins right along with her. The effects are disastrous, but the LORD God is quick with His mercy. He calls His children to repentance, and He promises that He will send the Offspring of the woman to suffer for His people and so defeat sin, death, and devil.  Rev. David Appold, pastor at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Paducah, KY, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Genesis 3:1-15.  To learn more about St. Paul's in Paducah, visit stpaulpaducah.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

What happens to the Augsburg Confession as Lutherans cross the ocean to settle in America? The Rev. Dr. Cameron McKenzie (the Forrest E. and Frances H. Ellis Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN) joins Andy and Sarah for a series on the Battle of the Augsburg Confession in American Lutheranism to explore the transition of the Augsburg Confession and Lutheranism from Germany to America, focusing on the role of German and Scandinavian immigrants, the influence of Henry Muhlenberg and the Pietist movement, and the challenges faced in preacher training and ordination. Their conversation also touches on the impact of the American Revolution on the Lutheran Church and its future in the new nation. Find all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/battle-for-the-augsburg-confession-series. 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.

Date: November 23rd of 2025   Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  Text: Matthew 25:1-13  Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  Manuscript: CLICK HERE  

Identity Springs Into Being | January 11, 2026 by The Lutheran Church of St. Andrew

Pastor David Smith leads a study on Matthew 26:20-29. Join the pastors and people of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, for weekly Bible study on Sunday mornings. Learn more about St. Paul's Des Peres at stpaulsdesperes.org. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org.

Breakthrough | January 5, 2026 by The Lutheran Church of St. Andrew

Recorded Sunday, January 4, 2026 at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in Bangor, Wisconsin. "Like" us on Facebook!!

Pastor David Smith leads a study on Matthew 25:31-26:16. Join the pastors and people of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, for weekly Bible study on Sunday mornings. Learn more about St. Paul's Des Peres at stpaulsdesperes.org. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org.

Date: December 24, 2025  Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  Context: Christmas Eve Service at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE

What does it mean to be a Lutheran?  The Lutheran Reformation was founded on the “Three Solas” (Latin for “alone”): “Grace Alone, Faith Alone, Scripture Alone”.   In 1517, Martin Luther's 95 Theses were headed in that direction.  His 1529 Small Catechism condenses those biblical truths into a text book for instruction.  In 1521, He was called to Worms and told to “sit down and shut up” by withdrawing all his writings and declaring them to be false.  Luther stood up instead and kept proclaiming the truth.  By 1530, it was time to set the record straight - against false accusations hurled against them and confusion that was spread as to what Lutherans believed.  So the process began to draft the Augsburg Confession. It was a clear and concise summary of the teachings of Scripture, a bold declaration of what the Scriptures say and what they do not.  It was a statement of biblical truth and a refutation of biblical error.  It was a demonstration that the Lutheran faith is the Christian faith and the orthodox teachings that the church has held too since the time of Christ.   So on June 25, 1530, the Augsburg Confession was boldly, confidently and loudly read.  Charles V and anyone else within earshot heard a systematic presentation of the Bible's truth.  They heard an incredible answer to the question: What does it mean to be a Lutheran?”  And all who read its 28 articles today hear that answer as well.     What a blessing to generations of Lutheran Christians those men and their courage, conviction, and confession have been!   June 25, 1530 was truly a turning point in the life of the Lutheran Church.  Blessings have been coming our way as a result ever since.  And now as you join in our discussion, those blessings are sure to come your way as well! The Augsburg Confession is included in the Book of Concord.  You can find a free version online here.  Grab your printed copy off the shelf or get your own copy here. If you have any questions about this series or our Most Certainly True Podcast, please reach out to Pastor Hackmann at bhackmann@gracedowntown.org.  If you'd like to learn more about Grace Lutheran Church, check out our website www.gracedowntown.org.  

Hope for the Journey | December 28, 2025 by The Lutheran Church of St. Andrew

Recorded Sunday, December 28, 2025 at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in Bangor, Wisconsin. "Like" us on Facebook!!

Recorded Thursday, December 25, 2025 at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in Bangor, Wisconsin. "Like" us on Facebook!!

2025 December 28th - 8:00am Foundations Sermon - Pastor Sam by St Luke's Lutheran Church & School

2025 December 28th - 11:00am FUEL Sermon - Pastor Sam by St Luke's Lutheran Church & School

2025 December 28th - 9:30am Generations Sermon - Pastor Culbertson by St Luke's Lutheran Church & School

2025 December 28th - 11:00am Foundations Sermon - Pastor Elliott by St Luke's Lutheran Church & School

12/28/2025 - Matthew 2:13-23 - Pastor Sean DemingSermon Videohttps://youtu.be/O0yORSFGF18Full Worship Servicehttps://youtu.be/WRTg-xLO86kChildren's Message (Video)https://youtu.be/RizBw6W6X_4~~Recent Videos:https://www.faithmoorpark.com/recent~~Prayer Requests:https://www.faithmoorpark.com/prayers~~Visit our web site to learn more about Faith Lutheran Church. Watch View past worship services, sermons, bible studies, and devotions.https://www.faithmoorpark.com/~~Support Faith Lutheran Church:Online Giving:https://www.faithmoorpark.com/giving~~Faith Lutheran Church is part of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod (LCMS) located in Moorpark, California.

Check out St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Blooomington, MN (https://smlcb.org/), where Ryan serves as Pastor.

Date: December 21st of 2025   Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard   Text: John 1:19-28   Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND   Manuscript: CLICK HERE 

Let Go, Let God | December 21, 2025 by The Lutheran Church of St. Andrew

Patrick brings Catholic teachings to the forefront as he fields callers wrestling with everything from ethical questions about secular divorce for financial reasons to nuanced debates on the filioque and church unity. He grounds every conversation in real-world examples and personal stories, weaving practical wisdom into complex theological topics, touching on marriage across denominations, health care dilemmas, and questions about support for Israel. The honesty, humor, and directness keep listeners on their toes, while deep reverence for truth and faith sits at the center of the hour. Patrick continues his conversation with Todd who is asking if it’s okay to get a civil divorce, but stay married in the Catholic Church, to save money? (00:43) Lying is tempting to get out of a bad situation, but it’s still the wrong thing to do. Patrick shares a story about doing what is right, even when it’s going to be inconvenient (12:08) Stuart - What is your opinion on the pushback against Pope Leo's statement on the Nicene Creed, where the filioque was removed? What is the significance of this? (19:44) John - What is your view of how to deal with Messianic Jews and the idea that we need to support Israel because that is where Jesus is coming. (31:23) Adam - We have a son who is engaged to a Lutheran. They are getting married in a Lutheran Church. Do we need to have a Catholic priest there? Is this possible? (37:24) Thomas - I am finally ready to go to Charity mobile. Can you give a good analogy to describe the two natures of Christ for kids attending a Bible Study? (40:42) Ray – If I was Pope, I’d like to see the Byzantine Rite celebrated in Catholic Schools once per month. (47:54) Originally aired on 12/04/25

Recorded Sunday, December 21, 2025 at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in Bangor, Wisconsin. "Like" us on Facebook!!

Pastor David Smith leads a study on Matthew 24:36-25:30. Join the pastors and people of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, for weekly Bible study on Sunday mornings. Learn more about St. Paul's Des Peres at stpaulsdesperes.org. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org.

2025 December 21st - 11:00am FUEL Sermon - Pastor Culbertson by St Luke's Lutheran Church & School

2025 December 21st - 9:30am Generations Sermon - Pastor Sam by St Luke's Lutheran Church & School

2025 December 21st - 11:00am Foundations Sermon - Pastor Sam by St Luke's Lutheran Church & School

2025 December 21st - 8:00am Foundations Sermon - Pastor Culbertson by St Luke's Lutheran Church & School

Date: November 9th of 2025   Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard   Text: John 4:45-56   Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND   Manuscript: CLICK HERE 

Pastor Joe has been called to First Lutheran Church in Phillipsburg Kansas and the podcast will continue.Support the show

What happens when faithful Christians disagree—and refuse to caricature one another?In this episode of Lead Time, Tim Ahlman and Jack Kalleberg sit down with Pastor David Bukes for an honest, brotherly conversation about some of the most sensitive and debated issues in the Lutheran Church—without turning it into a fight.This is not a debate episode.It's a listening episode.Together, they explore:- Where disagreement is genuinely adiaphora—and where it isn't- How “liturgical pietism” and “it's just contextual” can both miss the mark- Why drawing lines too tightly or too loosely can damage unity- The pastoral tension between hospitality and faithfulness, especially around the Lord's Supper- What faithful disagreement actually looks like when everyone shares the same confession- Rather than trying to “win,” this conversation models something increasingly rare: theological conviction held with humility, charity, and love for the Church.If you've ever felt skeptical of church conversations that seem polarized, dismissive, or reactionary—this episode is for you.If you care about unity without compromise—this episode is for you.If you believe the Church is strengthened by honest dialogue rooted in Christ—this episode is for you!Our hope is not that you leave with every question answered, but that you leave encouraged to wrestle together, grounded in the gospel, for the sake of Christ's Church.Join the LCMS Current!(weekly newsletter covering relevant LCMS topics!): https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrentThe Best Pizza Franchise OpportunityAnthony & Luca's Pizza Kitchen is the hottest new Cheesesteak & NY Pizza Franchise.Support the showJoin the Lead Time Newsletter! (Weekly Updates and Upcoming Episodes)https://www.uniteleadership.org/lead-time-podcast#newsletterVisit uniteleadership.org

Questions | December 14, 2025 by The Lutheran Church of St. Andrew

Recorded Sunday, December 14, 2025 at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in Bangor, Wisconsin. "Like" us on Facebook!!

Pastor David Smith leads a study on Matthew 24:29-35. Join the pastors and people of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, for weekly Bible study on Sunday mornings. Learn more about St. Paul's Des Peres at stpaulsdesperes.org. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org.

We ask for God's kingdom to come among us. Where you find the kingdom, there you find the King (Jesus). Where you find the King (Jesus), there you find the kingdom. We ask that He would give us His Holy Spirit to believe His Word. An earthly kingdom is found by the work of its people and by force. God's kingdom is found by the work of God in Christ and by His grace. His kingdom is seen now by the Word, Baptism, and the Lord's Supper. We anticipate beholding the kingdom that is yet to come, that we may keep our focus on what truly matters in this life! Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Minot, ND, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study the 2nd Petition of the Lord's Prayer. To learn more about St. Paul's in Minot, visit anchoredminot.com. 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. 

St. Paul reminds the Thessalonians about the coming day of the Lord. No one knows the date. Christ's return will be sudden, and those who have sought security apart from Him will go to destruction. Christians, however, do not live in that darkness. Christ has called us into His light, and so we live in alert, wakeful sobriety produced by attention to the Lord's Word. His gifts of faith, love, and hope protect us from the devil's attacks, as God fulfills His will of bringing us to His gift of eternal salvation.  Rev. Nate Hill, pastor at St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Winchester, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11.  To learn more about St. Michael's Lutheran, visit stmichaelswinchester.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

Patrick brings Catholic teachings to the forefront as he fields callers wrestling with everything from ethical questions about secular divorce for financial reasons to nuanced debates on the filioque and church unity. He grounds every conversation in real-world examples and personal stories, weaving practical wisdom into complex theological topics, touching on marriage across denominations, health care dilemmas, and questions about support for Israel. The honesty, humor, and directness keep listeners on their toes, while deep reverence for truth and faith sits at the center of the hour. Patrick continues his conversation with Todd who is asking if it’s okay to get a civil divorce, but stay married in the Catholic Church, to save money? (00:43) Lying is tempting to get out of a bad situation, but it’s still the wrong thing to do. Patrick shares a story about doing what is right, even when it’s going to be inconvenient (12:08) Stuart - What is your opinion on the pushback against Pope Leo's statement on the Nicene Creed, where the filioque was removed? What is the significance of this? (19:44) John - What is your view of how to deal with Messianic Jews and the idea that we need to support Israel because that is where Jesus is coming. (31:23) Adam - We have a son who is engaged to a Lutheran. They are getting married in a Lutheran Church. Do we need to have a Catholic priest there? Is this possible? (37:24) Thomas - I am finally ready to go to Charity mobile. Can you give a good analogy to describe the two natures of Christ for kids attending a Bible Study? (40:42) Ray – If I was Pope, I’d like to see the Byzantine Rite celebrated in Catholic Schools once per month. (47:54)

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