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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Chivalry.” Dr. Jonathan Griffiths joined us to talk about biblical masculinity, pointing to Jesus as the perfect example of strength and humility while explaining how the Holy Spirit transforms men from the inside out to serve their families and others well. Jonathan serves as President of Heritage College and Seminary and also leads Encounter the Truth. Junior Ziegler joined us to talk about biblical manhood, explaining how men can reject passivity and toxic masculinity by leading through sacrifice, serving others, confronting sin with grace, and pursuing what God has called them to build. Junior is the Lead Teaching Pastor at The Bridge Community Church in the Chicagoland area and is the author of "The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood" Homer Eshel joined us from Israel to share why many Israelis are deeply concerned about a possible deal with Iran, explaining the distrust toward Iran’s promises while pointing to Israel’s need for prayer and trust in God’s protection. Omer is the CEO and Co-founder of The Bible Comes to Life Travel and Educational Center. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Jonathan Griffiths [ 38:50 ]Junior Ziegler [ 27:42 ]Homer Eshel [ 06:39 ]Caller Segment [ 11:09 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Chivalry.” Dr. Jonathan Griffiths joined us to talk about biblical masculinity, pointing to Jesus as the perfect example of strength and humility while explaining how the Holy Spirit transforms men from the inside out to serve their families and others well. Jonathan serves as President of Heritage College and Seminary and also leads Encounter the Truth. Junior Ziegler joined us to talk about biblical manhood, explaining how men can reject passivity and toxic masculinity by leading through sacrifice, serving others, confronting sin with grace, and pursuing what God has called them to build. Junior is the Lead Teaching Pastor at The Bridge Community Church in the Chicagoland area and is the author of "The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood" Homer Eshel joined us from Israel to share why many Israelis are deeply concerned about a possible deal with Iran, explaining the distrust toward Iran’s promises while pointing to Israel’s need for prayer and trust in God’s protection. Omer is the CEO and Co-founder of The Bible Comes to Life Travel and Educational Center. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Jonathan Griffiths [ 38:50 ]Junior Ziegler [ 27:42 ]Homer Eshel [ 06:39 ]Caller Segment [ 11:09 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*This Episode was originally published on 9/15/2025. In this week's episode, Dr. Jared Bumpers is joined by Dr. Geoff Chang as they discuss “The Spirituality of Charles Spurgeon.” Dr. Chang The post The Spirituality of Charles Spurgeon appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

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Top headlines for Monday, June 15, 2026Pope Leo XIV calls on the world to recognize the dignity of migrants during a visit to Spain, an Alabama pastor faces a theft indictment as his church rallies to his defense, and Christian educators and Bible readers wrestle with AI's growing role in classrooms, sermons, and Scripture engagement. We also look at surprise claims of a possible Trump-Iran ceasefire deal, a church's response to Pride Month protesters in Iowa, and First Baptist Dallas breaking ground on a new sanctuary after its devastating fire.00:11 Pope Leo XIV tells migrants 'I want to bow before your dignity'00:56 Disgruntled ex-members blamed for pastor's indictment for theft01:44 Christian professors detail benefits, risks and limitations of AI02:33 Israel surprised by Trump's saying that Iran deal is reached03:22 Americans are skeptical that AI can help with understanding Bible04:11 Church shows love to activists protesting during pride month04:57 First Baptist Dallas breaks ground on new sanctuarySubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsPope Leo XIV tells migrants 'I want to bow before your dignity' | WorldDisgruntled ex-members blamed for pastor's indictment for theft | U.S.Christian professors detail benefits, risks and limitations of AI | Church & MinistriesIsrael surprised by Trump's saying that Iran deal is reached | WorldAmericans are skeptical that AI can help with understanding Bible | U.S.Church shows love to activists protesting during pride month | Church & MinistriesFirst Baptist Dallas breaks ground on new sanctuary | Church & Ministries

Dr. Brad Birzer, Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College, discusses the contributions of Charles Carroll of Carrollton to our republic.Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

Southern Baptists vote on women pastors...U.S. Catholic bishops gather tomorrw in Florida...and Cleveland Clinic to fund destransitioning care.

Pastor Nate sits down with his dad, Rev. David Warren Preisinger, for a conversation about church history, family, faith, and why people keep showing up even when church gets messy. Dave shares what it was like to be part of Seminex, the Seminary in Exile, and how that experience shaped his understanding of leadership, community, and trusting God in uncertain moments.At the heart of this episode is a simple but honest question: why does church still matter? Together, Nate and Dave talk about relationships, service, worship, justice, and the grace that keeps calling us back into community.What You'll Learn:Why the Seminex walkout mattered in Lutheran historyHow church conflict can still reveal God's presenceWhy relationships are central to healthy church communityHow churches can serve their neighborhoods with care and dignityWhy worship, ritual, and belonging still matter todayChapters:00:00 Coming up on Together 4 Good01:00 Meet Rev. David Warren Preisinger02:35 What was Seminex?07:20 Trusting God during the seminary walkout12:20 How Seminex shaped church leadership20:00 A heart for urban ministry27:00 How do we proclaim Jesus today?31:00 Serving the neighborhood with dignity34:00 What is the church's role now?38:00 Why are people leaving church?41:30 Why Dave still goes to church45:00 Trusting the gift of the church47:00 Forgiveness, justice, and Amos51:20 God is in the middle of it allIf this conversation helped you think differently about faith, church, or why community still matters, like this video, subscribe to Bethany, and share it with someone who is asking big questions about faith.Connect with Bethany:

*This episode was originally published on 8/25/2025. In this week's episode, Dr. Robert Smith Jr. and H.B. Charles Jr. join me as we discuss “Preaching in the African-American Tradition.” Robert The post Preaching in the African-American Tradition appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

Each year, the John E and Betty Penn Scholarship is awarded to a student of the Missionary Baptist Seminary. The student awarded must be a preacher who has sacrificed to attend the Seminary and proven himself to be dedicated to academic excellence and personal holiness. This year, this Scholarship has been awarded to Ricky Hice. Scripture: Genesis 2:25-3:11 Guest Speaker: Ricky Hice Recorded on June 7, 2026.

Sound doctrine and qualified men trained to rightly divide the word of God, have in the past, fallen on hard times. Providentially, the Lord in His kindness has brought about a resurgence in this area in recent days, simultaneously while the world continues to grow darker. Today, we are joined in the studio by Pastor, Author, and Theologian; Dr. Daniel Scheiderer, to discuss the necessity of theological education to equip men for the ministry. We hope you will be blessed by this conversation.PBHB GIVEAWAY: https://www.stayreformed.com/giveawayAdditional References:IRBS: https://irbs.org/Baptist Dogmatics: https://www.baptistdogmatics.com/Buy A Puritan Catechism: ⁠https://a.co/d/esRURdt⁠Read A Puritan Catechism: ⁠https://www.chapellibrary.org/pdf/books/cwpr.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOop_iUZJzFz_3HbHFqJUqPMbSUhhfZUx9FY_-KuyKA9_kwqb8Kh6The Second London Baptist Confession (1689): https://founders.org/library-book/1689-confession/https://www.chapellibrary.org/pdf/books/lbcw.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOorAi1b6iCPqv94DjBcMhSSpcDOGwJrb9hXJSlgqxrFSgo9ofc0-Social Media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StayReformedTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/stayreformedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stayreformed/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stayreformedpodcast/Website: https://www.stayreformed.com/Email: contact@stayreformed.com

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In this final episode before the summer break, Patrick and Jonah return to the mystery of salvation and the “second death.” Together, they explore freedom, judgment, the resurrection body, the soul as bride, Christ as bridegroom, and the danger of becoming too bound to what is passing away.Rather than presenting salvation as membership in the right religious group, this conversation asks what it means to freely follow Christ as the living source of a new creation.Ask us a question here!Support the showThe Light in Every Thing is a podcast of The Seminary of The Christian Community in North America. Learn more about the Seminary and its offerings at our website. This podcast is supported by our growing Patreon community. To learn more, go to www.patreon.com/ccseminary.Thanks to Elliott Chamberlin who composed our theme music, “Seeking Together."

Special guest Dr Amos Yong shares an encouragement about community and the importance we all bring to it. Presented Sunday, June 7, 2026.

On the occasion of the dedication of Dayspring Bible College & Seminary's new campus on Salem Lake in Long Grove, Illinois, Pastor Jim Scudder delivers a message of celebration and faith rooted in Joshua 4. Just as God commanded Israel to set up twelve stones as a memorial of His miraculous provision at the Jordan River, this message calls believers to recognize and remember the miracles God works — both the extraordinary and the less noticed. Drawing on the remarkable story of Dayspring's two campus acquisitions, Pastor Scudder challenges the congregation to cultivate eyes of faith that see God's hand in all things. The message concludes with a call to the greatest miracle of all — the redemption of a sinner through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.lordoflords.org/sermons/ministry-is-based-on-mercy/Moses was the newborn son of Hebrew slaves. After he was found floating in a reed basket in the Nile River by Pharaoh's daughter, she adopted him into the royal family. Moses received a noble Egyptian education. But he remained a Hebrew. When he was 40 years old, Moses saw an Egyptian guard beating a Hebrew slave. Moses struck and killed the guard. Then he fled into the Sinai mountains and became a shepherd for 40 years.That's when the Angel of the Lord -- the pre-incarnate Jesus -- appeared to Moses in a burning bush. The Lord didn't see a weak, whining, inadequate shepherd. He saw a man who would speak face-to-face with God as a friend; who would be his chosen servant to speak face-to-face with Pharaoh and say, "Let my people go"; and would lead God's people out of Egyptian slavery and into the Promised Land of Canaan. Jesus -- as the Angel of the Lord -- appeared to Moses to call him into his public ministry.Matthew was a tax collector. As a Jew, he was employed by the hated Roman Empire to collect taxes from his own Jewish people. Tax collectors were notorious for their greed and corruption. When Jesus came upon Matthew's booth, he didn't see a sinner to shun. He saw a soul sick with sin that the Physician of body and soul could save. He saw a man who would no longer take taxes from people. He saw his future disciple, apostle, and evangelist who would give God's Word to the people. Jesus appeared to Matthew to call him into his public ministry.On the road to Damascus, the ascended Lord Jesus appeared to Saul as a bright light. Jesus knocked Saul off his horse and onto his self-righteous butt. In Paul's own words, "Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus" (1 Timothy 1:13-14).The voice of the crucified One spoke from heaven: "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me" (Acts 9:4)? And suddenly the shoe was on the other foot. The arrester was arrested. The slayer was slain. Saul was struck down and made blind. But three days later, he was baptized. His sight was given back. His life was given back -- a new life, a difficult life, and with this new life he was given a new name -- no longer would he be known as Saul, but now as Paul. Through Christ's grace and mercy, he was no longer a persecutor, but a preacher. No longer hunting those with Christ's name, but he was now a missionary serving in Christ's name. The ascended Jesus appeared to Paul to call him into his public ministry.Who would want these guys as their pastors? A murderer and run-away scaredy cat. A hated traitor to your culture and suspected cheater. A violent man who hunted your Christian siblings, threw some in jail, and killed others. Yet, these were some of the greatest leaders, apostles, and missionaries in the Bible -- Moses, Matthew, and Paul!God used them for his ministry. God used Moses' leadership, Matthew's wisdom, and Paul's passion. That's what he was looking for in his pastors.The Lord in his mercy called Moses, Matthew, and Paul into his public ministry. He said, "I want you. Leave your old life and follow me in a new life. No longer as a shepherd, but as my chosen leader. No longer as a tax collector, but as an apostle. No longer as a persecutor, but as a missionary." And for countless generations, the Lord has called men so they are no longer a farmer or businessman or builder or soldier or student or whatever, but as a pastor of God's people.What do you look for in a pastor? What are his duties? What is his role in the congregation?The pastor is a leader, yet he is also your servant. He is a shepherd, yet he is also a sinful sheep. He heals, skillfully using the double-edged scalpel of Law and Gospel. He is an evangelist, a teacher, a preacher, a confidant, a counselor, a scholar, an entertainer, and a friend. He visits the sick, marries those in love, comforts the grieving, buries the dead, admonishes those who sin, chases down the wandering, and feeds the faithful.He plans worship services, teaches Bible classes at church and in homes, visits members in the hospital or when they're homebound, goes out for coffee with members and outreach prospects, canvasses homes, organizes events like soccer camp and for WELS Wyoming Youth, does counseling, records podcasts, creates social media content, and more. So, when he posts pictures on Facebook of his hiking exploits, some friend will always ask, "Do you work?"The Scriptures have some demanding qualifications for every man who is called into the public ministry. Here are just a few of God's qualifications: He must be above reproach, self-controlled, respectable, an example for believers in life, in love, in faith and purity, watching his doctrine closely, blameless, upright, holy, and disciplined (1 Timothy 3:2-7; 1 Timothy 4:12,15-16; Titus 1:6-8).Ministry is based on mercy. Christ shows the minister mercy. Then the minister shows Christ's mercy to those to whom he is called to minister.The minister does not do his job to speak to an audience but to preach God's Word to God's people. It's not about gaining glory but about being used by God to gain souls for God's Kingdom to his glory. It's not about receiving prestige or power, but about becoming weak so Christ can be his strength (2 Corinthians 12:10).There is both honor and humility for a pastor when he sees God using men like Moses, Matthew and Paul in his public ministry. If God can use "losers" like these three, well ... then God can use a loser like your pastor, too. If God could convey his message through a staff-turned-snake to stir Pharaoh (Exodus 7:10), and teach a lesson to an unhappy preacher through a vine (Jonah 4:10) or speak to Balaam through a donkey (Numbers 22:28) ... then God can speak through someone like your pastor.It's through Christ's mercy that both pastors and people confess with Pastor Paul: "Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners-- of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life" (1 Timothy 1:15-16).Do you remember playing dodgeball in grade school? I shared a meme this week that dodgeball felt like being a rebel on the planet Hoth dodging laser bolts from AT-ATs. Most of us weren't good at dodgeball. No arm. Slow. Can't catch. Can't dodge. Just getting pummeled!Paul doesn't sugarcoat it. Satan pummels us with our sins! Don't worship. Don't pray. Don't respect our leaders. Don't evangelize. We curse. Cuss. Gossip. Despair. Cheat. Hate. Retaliate. Lust. We're mean. Lazy. Greedy. Hypocritical. We are the worst of sinners! Chief of sinners, though I be!The surprise for Paul was that God chose him despite whom he had been. The surprise is that God chose a man to be your pastor despite who he is. The surprise is that God chooses you despite whom you had been ... and still are. Understanding that we are the worst, God sent Jesus to display his unlimited patience, to forgive us, give us faith, call us to follow him, and grant eternal life. What a stunning expression of mercy!Paul wrote to the Corinthians, "We hold this treasure in clay jars to show that its extraordinary power is from God and not from us" (2 Corinthians 4:7). What a stunning expression of mercy that God continues to convey his treasure of salvation through a cracked pot like your pastor.By his mercy, God uses men like Moses, Matthew, Paul, me and other pastors to preach, teach, absolve, counsel, and administer the sacraments. It is both in humility and with great honor that the pastor is the voice of Christ to speak his Word of forgiveness to sinners and proclaim comfort to the suffering and grieving. He is the man Christ has appointed to exercise his keys -- locking heaven for the unrepentant and unlocking heaven for the repentant.Your pastor may not be the greatest orator, but it is the pen of the Holy Spirit who gives your pastor the words to preach. The pastor may dress up to look classy or dress down to look cool, but that's why your pastor wears a clerical robe. Then you don't focus on the man and his clothing but focus on the message and Christ's righteousness which covers the man like a white robe. The pastor may not be the greatest counselor, but he has compassion for the wounded sheep and hurting lambs in his flock. Your pastor may not be the greatest singer, but as one of my previous organists pointed out, "Pastor, we should write music for the three notes you can sing."At one time you may have a pastor who is fresh from the Seminary, but your sins are still absolved even though the pastor lacks experience, for Christ is speaking through your pastor and Jesus has plenty of experience forgiving sins. Another time you may have a pastor who is older, getting close to retirement age, his cadence may be slow, but Christ's voice is still clearly heard and the gospel still purely preached. You may have a pastor who is no longer as young and energetic as he once was, but God still works through him to grow his kingdom, feed his sheep, and baptize and commune his family. You may have a pastor who grew up working on a farm so working hard is what he expects of himself.Through his mercy, Jesus uses men like Moses, Matthew, Paul, and your pastors to minister to you with Word and Sacraments. Through his mercy, Jesus brings sinners like you into his church. To pray. To praise. To confess. To listen. To sing. To support his church.I visited Bob Albrecht this week as a shut-in visit. We talked about God bringing new families to our church. Bob is one of the founding members of Lord of Lords. I thanked Bob for God using him and others to start this church. Some of you were here when Bob and Doris Miller came to Lord of Lords with their seven children. People were excited to see them because they doubled the size of the church. God may move you away from Casper someday. Then he can use you to start a church out of your home -- much like Lord of Lords was started.In my office is a framed picture of Martin Luther's Sacristy Prayer. It was a gift from the Altar Guild at Water of Life. "Lord God, You have appointed me as a Bishop and Pastor in Your Church, but you see how unsuited I am to meet so great and difficult a task. If I had lacked Your help, I would have ruined everything long ago. Therefore, I call upon You: I wish to devote my mouth and my heart to you; I shall teach the people. I myself will learn and ponder diligently upon Your Word. Use me as Your instrument -- but do not forsake me, for if ever I should be on my own, I would easily wreck it all."Though Moses, Matthew, and Paul were not great to begin with, God made them great and grew his Kingdom through them. Please pray that your pastor may be a leader like Moses, an evangelist like Matthew, and a preacher like Paul. Pray that God may show mercy to your pastor so he may convey God's mercy to you. Pray that God may show mercy as he continues to minister to you through his Church. Amen.

Michael interviews Kevin Dau, pastor for discipleship and counseling at Hespeler Baptist Church in Cambridge, Ontario, and a practicum instructor for Heritage College and Seminary's master's level biblical counseling certificate. Dau contrasts professional counseling with pastoral counseling, where caring becomes more personal and multifaceted because counselees are also part of church life, increasing stress and highlighting human limits. Using Galatians 6:1–3, Exodus 18, and themes from Psalms, they discuss bearing one another's burdens while watching for temptation, pride, and burnout, and the need for accountability, peer support, and sometimes personal counseling for counselors. They emphasize proactive self-care, ordinary means of grace, recognizing stress signals (affect and effectiveness), building a church culture of vulnerability, and regularly asking trusted observers what they see and acting on it.00:00 Podcast intro and guest00:59 Kevin ministry roles02:10 Training counselors at Heritage03:38 Pastoral burdens and stress07:24 Needing care and counseling12:00 Accountability for shepherds18:12 Asking for help early20:34 Stress and means of grace24:55 Galatians warnings and humility26:28 Practical steps and closing

What happens when a family relocates from Germany to study at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis? Stephen Guzik (seminarian at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis) and Stephanie Guzik (Support Coordinator, LCMS Office of National Mission) join Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve series to talk about where they each grew up and how they met, how they ended up in Germany together, Stephen's journey into the Lutheran church in Germany, how he was formed along the way at Kaiserslautern Evangelical Lutheran Church and encouraged to consider a pastoral vocation, their discernment process and decision to come to St. Louis, how their transition has been going, Stephen's first year of seminary, and what they're looking forward to in this journey. 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.

The Blessed Sacrament is being carried up the entire eastern seaboard of America. The Pope is making his first trip to Spain in 15 years. Seminary numbers are climbing. And on Pentecost Sunday, the Pope asked every Catholic man the one question most of us are avoiding.Five stories. Let's get into it.

In this episode, Pat is joined by Peter Sammons to talk about the doctrine of imputation and his new book, "What's Missing from the Evangelical Gospel?" Peter Sammons is Professor of Systematic Theology and Director of Academic Advancement at Founder's Seminary. He is also the author of several books, including "The Forgotten Attributes of God" and "Reprobation and God's Sovereignty."

Chris Ammen is back on the podcast and this time he's talking about his new book, How to Build a Better Children's Ministry — a resource born out of 15+ years of kids ministry experience and a whole lot of trial, error, and hard-won wisdom.Resources mentioned:Kids Ministry Circle Coaching BundleHow to Build a Better Children's Ministry by Chris AmmenRaising Disciples at Home by Chris AmmenKaleidoscope Kids Bibles — readkaleidoscope.comResilient Ministry by Donald GuthrieThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team — Patrick LencioniWorking Genius assessmentConnect with Chris:readkaleidoscope.comchrisammen.com

Rev. Richard V. Ziglar was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He attended Atlantic Christian College in Wilson, North Carolina, and Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, where he and Peggy were married in 1958.Peggy also graduated from Brite Divinity School. After serving the Christian Church in various roles, they moved to Tulsa in 1975, where Richard served as Minister of Christian Education at First Christian Church in downtown Tulsa until 1994.In the 1980s, the Ziglars became involved with PFLAG as the only ministerial couple participating. Richard was a co-founder of the OASIS Adult Day Care Center, founder of Northeast Active Timers, and a board member of the Centenarian Club of Oklahoma.Throughout his ministry, he published many articles on children's ministry and ministry for older adults. In 2006, he received the PFLAG Swan Award in recognition of his leadership and support.In this oral history, Richard and Peggy talk about their youth and adult ministries, and the challenges they faced when they supported the LGBTQ community, on the podcast and website VoicesOfOklahoma.com.

*This episode was originally published on 3/15/26. In this episode of Preaching and Preachers, host Dr. Jared Bumpers, Associate Professor of Preaching at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS), sits down with Dr. John The post Preaching the Old Testament appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

Dr. Andrew Staron, Associate Professor of Theology at St. Mary Seminary, discusses Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical.Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

On this episode Charlie is joined by Pastor David Kolander for a detailed discussion on the structure, purpose, and challenges of pastoral ministry within the Lutheran church, emphasizing the importance of love for God's word, humility, and community support for pastors.Chapters00:00 The Call to Pastoral Leadership18:51 Training and Preparation of Pastors21:27 Maintaining High Standards in Pastoral Education24:35 The Importance of Professional Development27:23 The Structure of the Synod and Its Benefits30:17 Addressing Challenges in Pastoral Ministry33:02 The Role of the Synod in Pastoral Care35:33 The Centrality of the Gospel in Pastoral Work43:15 Embracing Individuality in Faith45:20 Navigating Pastor-Congregation Dynamics48:19 Encouraging Pastoral Growth51:01 Addressing Loneliness in Ministry54:00 The Importance of Pastoral Relationships55:48 Qualities of a Good Pastor59:51 Considering the Call to Ministry01:04:52 Identifying Future Leaders in Faith01:11:34 charlieungemach-outro (1).mp4David's Links:Church: https://christthelordbrookfield.org/College: https://mlc-wels.edu/Seminary: https://www.wisluthsem.org/Synod: https://wels.net/Gird Up Links:https://youtube.com/@girdupministries4911?si=tbCa0SOiluVl8UFxhttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.girdupministries.com

What is the “second death,” and why does the communion service speak of Christ's body and blood as preserving the life of the soul? In this first part of the season's closing conversation, Jonah and Patrick explore the soul's entanglement with death, the images of Babylon and the New Jerusalem in Revelation, and communion as the gift of Christ's own death-and-resurrection life. Salvation is not simply moral imitation, but receiving the healing and strength we cannot manufacture for ourselves.Ask us a question here!Support the showThe Light in Every Thing is a podcast of The Seminary of The Christian Community in North America. Learn more about the Seminary and its offerings at our website. This podcast is supported by our growing Patreon community. To learn more, go to www.patreon.com/ccseminary.Thanks to Elliott Chamberlin who composed our theme music, “Seeking Together."

Mike welcomes Jeemin Moon to discuss an eschatological perspective on mental health, trauma, and resurrection hope. Moon shares updates about directing the biblical care and counseling studies program at Heritage College and Seminary, implementing ABC Level One (Equip to Counsel) for fourth-year students, and completing PhD comprehensive exams at Southern Seminary while writing a dissertation on a biblical theology of shame and God's covering. He explains why he taught on resurrection for a forthcoming book project, then reads Hebrews 2:5–18 and connects it to trauma, distinguishing traumatic events from being “traumatized,” and emphasizing Jesus' resurrection ministry to sufferers. They encourage trauma sufferers to interpret painful narratives through Scripture's meta-story, citing Isaiah 43 and Psalm 84 about God redeeming wilderness and valleys of tears into springs.00:00 Podcast Welcome00:22 Meet Jeemin Moon01:26 PhD Work on Shame03:01 Training Counselors at Heritage05:07 Why Focus on Resurrection06:06 Reading Hebrews Two08:40 Trauma Defined Light and Darkness11:40 Traumatic Events vs Traumatized14:46 Resurrection Hope in the Valley17:15 Redeeming the Past Story19:56 Host Reflection and Encouragement22:41 Final Thanks and Sendoff

In this episode of Speaking of Faith, Dr. Daniella Zsupan-Jerome and Dr. Matthew Sherman of Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary discuss Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, released May 25, 2026. They explain what an encyclical is, why it carries high teaching authority and also outline the core message of the Magnifica Humanitas: Catholics and all people should use conscience, prayer and discernment to ensure artificial intellegence serves the common good while keeping human dignity and justice top of mind. They also discuss AI's potential to be used for harm, divide families and foster moral apathy, but emphasize hope through adopting a slower pace with relationships and the Gospel at its core. This AI-focused social encyclical was released on a Marian feast and the 135th anniversary of Rerum Novarum. To read Magnifcat Humanitas, visit: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html To read Daniella Zsupan-Jerome's reflection from Pray Tell, visit: https://praytellblog.com/index.php/2026/05/25/made-from-our-words/

Dr. Brent Rempel (Associate Provost and Lecturer in Theology, Stark College & Seminary, Corpus Christi, TX), "At the Feet of Jesus", Modern Worship Praise Team (10:00 Service)       38.  As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him.  39.  She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said.  40.  But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”       41.  “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things,  42.  but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”       (Luke 10:38-42 NIV)To view a video version of the Blended Worship Service please click on the following link:   https://youtu.be/0S-Dr8uAAmE(The audio version of the Blended Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)

Sitting in a classroom and going to chapel in the middle of the week is not seminary but a Bible study, says president Bryan Hollon. If we are theologically forming… Download Audio

Theological education is a unique experience and everyone's path is different. Nicholas D'Agosto is a graduating Master of Divinity student. Nick and I talk about his time at Meadville and he reflects on advice he might give a student just starting out.Nicholas has also been a professional TV/Film actor for over 20 years. His podcast God & Other Delicacies (G.O.D.) begins with the question, “How and when were you introduced to the idea of God in your life?” and follows the guest's journey from there. It is available everywhere. You can find more at nicholasdagosto.com_______________________Thank you for listening. Many Windows: Conversations on Ministry is a production of Meadville Lombard Theological School. Theme music is “Destination” by Justhea. This episode is produced by Jules Taylor.(Justhea: spoti.fi/2NycVfd and apple.co/3u51z2V)

What is it like to change your mind on something you wrote a best seller on? Joshua Harris is the author of I Kissed Dating Goodbye, a best-selling book in the late '90s touting courtship as the superior way to find God's perfect match for you & avoid the perils of sexual sin. It was a required read for many in the evangelical Christian community. In this episode, Josh shares how he changed his mind about the ideas in the book, how our sex lives & careers are connected, and the pros & cons of old-fashioned dating & sexism in the church. If you liked this episode, you'll also like episode 331: DISINTANGLING FAITH FROM RELIGIOUS TRAUMA [REMASTERED] Guests:https://www.instagram.com/harrisjosh/https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/clear-loud-with-josh-harris/id1612325690https://joshharris.com/ Sponsors: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/starterpacks/ https://www.historicpensacola.org/about-us/   00:00 — The purity culture starter pack00:51 — Why changing your mind is terrifying01:46 — When “cancel culture” becomes accountability03:29 — The theology behind courtship culture04:32 — The generation that tested the experiment05:42 — When church certainty started collapsing06:48 — Leaving the pastor role to question everything07:46 — Seminary made him leave ministry?09:33 — Does premarital sex actually help people choose better?10:54 — Why most churches still reject sexual freedom12:01 — “We got married quickly because we were horny”13:00 — How purity culture rewires your relationship with sex14:17 — The impossible expectations placed on women15:20 — Marrying in high school to avoid sex16:09 — Mourning the twenties purity culture stole17:04 — “That regret is real”18:11 — The heartbreak of choosing the wrong person19:00 — Why Joshua wishes he'd traveled and dated more19:53 — Learning to ask: “What do I actually want?”20:41 — The divorced ex-evangelical support group21:18 — Are any ideas from I Kissed Dating Goodbye still useful?22:06 — Tinder burnout and the return of courtship thinking23:01 — The real problem with modern dating23:52 — Freedom vs shame-based control24:43 — Women who thought tampons threatened purity25:36 — The “formula” women were sold for happiness26:41 — Parents trying to control teenage sexuality28:04 — The 1800s obsession with female ignorance29:15 — The history of prostitution and Christian morality30:26 — Why Joshua's sexual inexperience gave him authority31:07 — Evangelicalism's addiction to big movements31:56 — Why twenty-somethings think they can fix the world32:40 — How should we talk to kids about sex now?33:03 — Removing shame from sexuality33:54 — Sexual freedom also includes saying “that's not for me”34:52 — Living with one less regret35:20 — Books and voices critiquing purity culture36:22 — Joshua's pivot into podcasting and business36:34 — “We're in the same club”36:41 — The accidental ex-purity culture reunion clubRequest to join my private Facebook Group, MFR Curious Insiders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAt3bpwJC/Follow me in all the places:https://www.meredithforreal.com/  https://www.instagram.com/the_curiousintrovert/ meredith@meredithforreal.comhttps://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal https://www.facebook.com/curiousintrovert

In Episode 248 of Theology In Particular, Pastor Joe Anady is joined by the President of the Seminary, Dr. James Renihan, for an IRBS update.    Contact: For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org. For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.    Announcements:  3535 Conference, August 11-13, 2026   

*This Episode was originally published on 3/8/2026. This week, W. Tyler Sykora joins Jared Bumpers to discuss “Preaching and Biblical Backgrounds.” Dr. Sykora is the Chief of Staff in the The post Preaching and Biblical Backgrounds appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

In this Week's episode, Caleb is joined by Matt Ferguson (ThM, Bethlehem College and Seminary) to discuss the biblical understanding of forgiveness, contrasting unconditional, conditional, and two-dimensional views. Togeher they emphasizes the importance of repentance in forgiveness, explores Matthew 18 as the theological hub, and offer practical pastoral guidance on loving enemies and pursuing reconciliation.ResourcesShould We Forgive Apart from Repentance? by Matt FergusonThe Way of Repentance: Embracing God's Gift for a Transformed Life by Chris Brauns⁠Unpacking Forgiveness: Biblical Answers for Complex Questions and Deep Wounds⁠ by Chris BraunsMaking Sense of Forgiveness by Brad HambrickBiblical Boundaries of Forgiveness by Vee ChandlerForgiveness and Justice by Brian Maier

 What is the significance of the fact that Jesus was a refugee? How should we think about the relationship between immigration, Christian "values" and the idea of a "Christian nation"? And what role should Christians and churches play in seeking to shape the immigration policies of the nations of which they are a part?In this episode Revd Dr Nick Moore, Warden of Cranmer Hall, speaks to Dr Barnabas Aspray, Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at St Mary's Seminary and University, about his co-authored book On the Significance of Religion in Immigration Policy, published in late 2025. 

Dr. Brent Rempel (Associate Provost and Lecturer in Theology, Stark College & Seminary, Corpus Christi, TX), "At the Feet of Jesus".       38.  As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him.  39.  She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said.  40.  But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”       41.  “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things,  42.  but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”       (Luke 10:38-42 NIV)To view a video version of the Sermon please click on the following link:     https://youtu.be/kz5cMrey9ps(The audio version of the Sermon will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)

This recording is a graduate level class lecture taught at Chafer Theological Seminary during the Spring 2026 semester. This lesson provides an overview of 1 John. If you desire deeper theological training and a more comprehensive understanding of God's word, you are encouraged to apply to Chafer Theological Seminary and pursue formal coursework through the school. Click here for my lecture notes: https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Survey-of-Hebrews-Through-Jude.pdf  Steven R. Cook, D.Min., M.Div.

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, ponder the questions: What preparation does it take to form a great priest? Fr. Pat and Tom recollect the gifts and gaps in their own seminary formation.

After a few weeks off, we're finally back behind the microphones and there's plenty to catch up on.Tim can officially talk about Lakeview hiring a new associate pastor, including what the search process was like and the surprisingly difficult reality of calling candidates to tell them they finished second. Pastoral ministry apparently now includes HR, recruiting, and emotionally complicated phone calls.Andrew spent last weekend in Dallas for his second graduation from Dallas Theological Seminary and, unlike the first time, he actually showed up for this one. Growth. Maturity. Airfare.Meanwhile, Tim's ordination is only a month away, and he's beginning to question why Andrew is asking such deeply personal theological and ministry questions. Somewhere between “describe your prayer life” and “what books are you reading,” the process started feeling less like ordination prep and more like a pastoral FBI interview.Last night, both guys participated in their friend Adam Powers' D.Min graduation celebration, which somehow turned into the launch of an entirely new competition: figuring out who is actually the funniest pastor in the friend group. Results remain disputed.It's a catch-up episode full of hiring updates, seminary milestones, ordination prep, and middle-aged men trying very hard to out-joke each other.

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*This episode was originally published on 11/2/25. In this episode, Dr. David Mathis joins me to discuss “The Pastor and Exercise.” David Mathis is executive editor for Desiring God and The post The Pastor and Exercise appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

In this episode, Jonah and Patrick continue their exploration of the question of inclusion and exclusion. If Christ's presence is universal, if he has entered into the life of all humanity, what does it mean for each person to recognize him freely? What does it mean to confess him, to commune with him, and to receive his life without turning salvation into a club, a boundary marker, or a ticket purchased through the right words?The conversation moves through the Eucharist, the image of the church, the mystery of the “true” Christian community, and the difference between an earthly institution and the much larger spiritual body of those who come to know the healing power of Christ. Patrick offers the image of Christ as the spiritual sun: not one star among many, but the source whose forces make inner moral life, transformation, and resurrection possible. From there, the question becomes not simply “Who is in?” but “How does each human being come to recognize the one whose light is already shining?”By the end, the episode rests near the road to Emmaus: the disciples have already known Jesus, yet they do not immediately recognize the risen Christ walking beside them. Recognition takes time, unfolding, bread, blessing, and the gradual awakening of the heart. And perhaps this is one of the deep questions of salvation in our time: why does it matter that we come to recognize him consciously, freely, and in love?Ask us a question here!Support the showThe Light in Every Thing is a podcast of The Seminary of The Christian Community in North America. Learn more about the Seminary and its offerings at our website. This podcast is supported by our growing Patreon community. To learn more, go to www.patreon.com/ccseminary.Thanks to Elliott Chamberlin who composed our theme music, “Seeking Together."

John Bushman served as a bishop for 6.5 years, as a member of many bishoprics, and currently serves as a Gospel Doctrine teacher. He has been a Seminaries and Institutes of Religion coordinator, Institute instructor, and is now a Seminary instructor. He has also taught EFY and FSY for 20 years. John loves hiking and going on adventures of most any kind. Links King Before Kingdom Watch the video and share your thoughts in the Zion Lab community Transcript available with the video in the Zion Lab community Highlights John Bushman explores the necessity of a “faithful revival” centered on Jesus Christ rather than the institutional church. He argues that while the restored church is essential, members and leaders often mistake the “kingdom” for the “king,” leading to a checklist-based faith. The discussion focuses on transitioning from a culture of “legalism” to one of genuine “regeneration” through a relationship with the Savior. 00:04:04 – Importance of Collaboration in Leadership 00:05:39 – The Most Important Part of Sacrament Meeting 00:08:06 – The Concept of Revival in the Church 00:10:57 – Spiritual Sleep in the Church 00:12:16 – The Challenge of Routine in Worship 00:13:04 – The Importance of Understanding “Why” 00:14:28 – The Purpose of Church Services 00:19:00 – Faith vs. Knowledge in the Gospel 00:24:01 – The New Covenant vs. Old Covenant 00:27:25 – The Role of Jesus in Salvation 00:28:47 – The Shift Towards Jesus-Centered Worship 00:30:35 – The Importance of Personal Conversion Stories 00:32:51 – The Relationship Between Church and Christ 00:36:20 – The Role of Church Leaders in Focusing on Jesus 00:39:21 – The Concept of Legalism in Faith 00:44:50 – Moving Beyond Legalism to Grace Key Insights The “King” vs. the “Kingdom”: Bushman emphasizes that the church is the vehicle (the kingdom), but Jesus Christ is the destination (the king). A faithful revival occurs when the focus shifts from just belonging to the organization to surrendering to the Savior. Conversion vs. Testimony: A testimony often focuses on the truth of facts (e.g., Joseph Smith was a prophet), whereas true conversion is the decision to stop doing things one’s own way and surrender life to Jesus. The New Covenant of Faith: Bushman clarifies that “faith” in the New Testament is better understood as “trust” or “reliance,” similar to the trust one places in a surgeon. It is an internal change of heart rather than just an outward performance of commandments. Avoiding “Spiritual Autopilot”: Routines, such as the sacrament or repetitive church meetings, can lead to a “spiritual sleep” where members go through the motions without emotional or spiritual connection to God. Regeneration Over Prohibition: True change (regeneration) happens when a person no longer desires to do evil because their heart has been changed by grace, which is more effective than “prohibition” or simply following a list of “don’ts”. Leadership Applications Pattern Interrupts in Meetings: Leaders can revitalize routine ordinances by adding brief, 60-second “pattern interrupts”. For example, a bishop might briefly challenge the ward to think of one specific way to remember the Lord during the upcoming week just before the sacrament is administered. Shifting the “Why” of Meetings: Leaders should evaluate if their meetings are designed to increase knowledge (factoids) or to facilitate a “worship service” that connects individuals with divinity. Focusing on Redemption in Interviews: When working with members on repentance or baptism, John suggests focusing on the member’s commitment to follow Jesus for the rest of their lives rather than just confirming they believe the Church is true. The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints’ mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Find Leadership Tools, Courses, and Community for Latter-day Saint leaders in the Zion Lab community. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Benjamin Hardy, Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Kirby Heyborne, Taysom Hill, Coaches Jennifer Rockwood and Brandon Doman, Anthony Sweat, John Hilton III, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Whitney Johnson, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, Ganel-Lyn Condie, Michael Goodman, Wendy Ulrich, Richard Ostler, and many more in over 800 episodes. Discover podcasts, articles, virtual conferences, and live events related to callings such as the bishopric, Relief Society, elders quorum, Primary, youth leadership, stake leadership, ward mission, ward council, young adults, ministering, and teaching.

Before you come to the tour, make sure you download the information found here: https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/get-out-of-the-car-tours/   May 23, 2026 – 10:00 AM Major General Abner Doubleday and the Defense of McPherson's/Seminary Ridges July 1, 1863 Led by LBG Lewis Trott Did Major General Doubleday accomplish all that could have been accomplished on July 1, 1863 or was the desperate struggle a futile attempt at holding ground at the cost of his Corps? Park where legal with all 4 wheels on the pavement. Meet at the Abner Doubleday statue on Reynolds Ave. S See you on the field!