252.What is the Difference Anyway: A Look at Dualism
Join us as Pastor Endorf and Pastor Harley talk about the problems with the ancient thought of Dualism which may not be as ancient as you may think.
Dec 07, 2023•53 min
Casting Nets Podcast
Real Life, Living faith.... This is a show about thoughts on how to live life in a God pleasing way. We will tackle real events, hopefully find real ways to live a Christian life in those events. Our hosts are pastors in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS)
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251.Beyond the Sermon: Advent 1
We talk about the text of 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 and Mark 13:26-37. Join Pastor Harley and Pastor Endorf as we talk beyond the sermon.
Dec 05, 2023•50 min
250.Pulling the Trigger on the Biblical Canon
Join us as we talk about the development of the Old Testament and New Testament Canon.
Nov 30, 2023•57 min
249.Beyond the Sermon (Christ the King featuring 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 and Matthew 27:27-31)
Join us as we talk about the previous week's sermon. 00:00 Introduction 02:58 1 Corinthians 15 20-28 23:42 Matthew 27 27-31
Nov 28, 2023•40 min
248.Beyond the sermon (Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 6:23-44)
Join us as we talk about the previous week's sermon. Dave gets confused and we end up talking about Luke 12:22-34 as well. 00:00 Introduction 02:13 Romans 12 1-8 18:22 Deer Hunters Service (Matthew 6 25 44) 28:08 Luke 12 22 34 detour
Nov 21, 2023•39 min
247.Inspiration and Inerrancy of the Bible
we looked at President Matthew Harrison's (LCMS) article on Divine Authority and a unpublished article by Jack Cascione that was a reaction to it. https://witness.lcms.org/2023/divine-authority/
Nov 16, 2023•55 min
246. Five easy ways to become a Pietist (and Dave goes off the rails)
Pietism is a movement or spirit that has its roots in Lutheranism but has spread throughout Protestantism. Our "steps" are a lighthearted journey through Pietism's effects and current temptations you will encounter today. Dave will go off the rails today, but which one and why? 5 easy ways to become a pietist Reinvent what is the lifeblood of the church. What’s in your heart pumps harder than the Gospel in Word and Sacrament. Ain’t no standard like your standard. Stop testing the Spirits. You ar...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr
245.Beyond the Sermon (Matthew 23:1-12 Proper 26 & Matthew 5:1-12 All Saint’s)
Join us as we talk about the previous week's sermon. 00:00 Introduction 02:48 Matthew 23 1-12 17:33 Matthew 5 1-12 41:27 Dave Endorf offends Will
Nov 07, 2023•44 min
244.Beyond the Sermon (Psalm 46 and Matthew 10:16-23)
Join us as we talk about the previous week's sermon.
Oct 31, 2023•45 min
243.Beyond the Sermon (Matthew 22:15-21)
Join us as we talk about the previous week's sermon. Same text, three different sermons and focuses, all of them leading to Christ. Funny how that happens... 00:00 Pre-show on the Packer Bronco NFL game 03:42 Matthew 22 15-21Ruddat 08:21 Will Harley 14:50 David Endorf
Oct 24, 2023•29 min
242. Beyond the Sermon (Romans 1:16-17 & Matthew 22:1-14)
Join us as we talk about the previous week's sermon.
Oct 17, 2023•40 min
241.A discussion on the article ”One Great Thought”
With everything going on in the United States and the world, it's good to reset by thinking of the one great thought of God. THE ONE GREAT THOUGHT OF GOD (Der eine groBe Gedanke Gottes) written by August Pieper and translated by Jason D. Oakland is our topic.
Oct 12, 2023•49 min
240. One great thought of God (audio of the essay)
This English translation of the German article by Professor August Pieper brings forth the original's beautiful description of God's new creation, the church. http://essays.wisluthsem.org:8080/handle/123456789/4212 We do not own this content.
Oct 10, 2023•54 min
239.Beyond the Sermon (Philippians 3:12-21 and Matthew 21:33-43)
Join us as we talk about the previous week's sermon. 00:00 Introduction 02:26 Philippians 3 12-21 16:41 Matthew 21 33 43 (Will) 26:16 Matthew 21 33 43 (Dave)
Oct 10, 2023•40 min
238.Beyond the Sermon (Ezekiel 18, Philippians 2; and Matthew 21)
Join us as we talk about the previous week's sermons 00:00 Introduction 01:25 Ezekiel 18 1-4; 25-32 14:12 Philippians 2 1-11 26:28 Matthew 21 23 32
Oct 03, 2023•51 min
237. Book Study of Pro (Every) Life
We talk today about Abortion and the study of Pro (Every) Life a book by Pastor Novotny.
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 3 min
236.Beyond the Sermon (Matthew 20:1-16 &Romans 9:6-16)
Join us as we talk about the previous week's sermon. 00:00 Introduction 03:57 (Matthew 20:1-16) 28:17 (Romans 9:6-16)
Sep 26, 2023•52 min
235. Life in Christ Book Review
We review the book Life in Christ Rooted, Woven, and Grafted into God's Story by Rev. Adam T. Filipek NOTE: When Pastor Harley says that the LCMS is "orthodox," we clarified and he actually meant "confessional."
Sep 21, 2023•44 min
234.Beyond the Sermon: Genesis 50:15-21 & Matthew 18:21-35
Join us as we talk about the previous week's sermon. 00:00 Introduction 02:08 Genesis 50:15-21 15:55 Matthew 18:21-35
Sep 19, 2023•46 min
233.Parenting Resiliency with Rochelle Manzano (Part 2)
With the school year starting, a timely topic. How do you as parents respond to adversity? What should you be looking for in your child's response to adversity? Above all, we discuss how God's Word empowers us to be resilient. Join the conversation as we talk again to Mrs. Rochelle Manzano from Christian Family Solutions! This time we will talk about four tools that parents can consider using to better their and their kid's resiliency. https://christianfamilysolutions.org/teams/rochelle-manzano/...
Sep 15, 2023•57 min
232.Holy History
The guys summarize themes of God's activity (HIs Holy history) throughout Old Testament eras. The Old Testament does not stand by itself as a distinct God nor is it an ideal for New Testament Christians to strive towards, but rather a story of God leading us to the Messiah. Join us for this conversation and if you have questions don't hesitate to ask us. Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtub...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 10 min
231.Parenting Resiliency with Rochelle Manzano (Part I)
With the school year starting, a timely topic. How do you as parents respond to adversity? What should you be looking for in your child's response to adversity? Above all, we discuss how God's Word empowers us to be resilient. Join the conversation as we talked to Mrs. Rochelle Manzano from Christian Family Solutions! https://christianfamilysolutions.org/teams/rochelle-manzano/ Join us for this conversation and if you have questions don't hesitate to ask us. Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch...
Sep 08, 2023•52 min
230.Where does the WELS go from here?
We read the 2022 statistical report given at the convention, discuss its analysis, and talk about its proposed strategy to address the statistical cliff churches (WELS included) in America are facing. Join us for this conversation and if you have questions don't hesitate to ask us. Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 4 min
229.Beyond the Sermon (BTS) Matthew 16:21-26
Pastor Endorf, Harley, and Ruddat talk about Matthew 16:21-26. Why does Jesus call Peter Satan, what does it mean to deny yourself, what does it mean to lose your life and find it?
Sep 05, 2023•22 min
228.Beyond the sermon: Matthew 16:13-20
Pastor Endorf, Harley, and Ruddat talk about Matthew 16:13-20.
Aug 31, 2023•33 min
227.Beyond the sermon (Matthew 15:21-28; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)
Pastor Endorf and Pastor Ruddat talk about hope found in the external word, whether you are a Canaanite woman (Pentecost 15A) or grieving the loss of a loved one (funeral sermon).
Aug 22, 2023•35 min
226.Review of the Book ”Any Given Sunday (The Story of Christ in the Divine Service)”
Pastor Harley and Pastor Ruddat review a book called "Any Given Sunday (The Story of Christ in the Divine Service)" by the Rev. Dr. Michael Berg and talk about it.
Aug 17, 2023•35 min
225.Beyond the Sermon: 1 Kings 19:9-18; Romans 8:28-39; Matthew 14:22-33
Join three pastors talk about three different Bible readings in three different sermons. Join us beyond the sermon for this last Sunday of Pentecost 11.
Aug 15, 2023•50 min
224.Should Mario Eat Mushrooms (Rise of Psychedelics and the ethics of their use)
Pastor Ruddat and Pastor Harley read Michael Pollan's book, "How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence." Join us as we review the book and begin the conversation on the ethics of psychedelics (commonly called "mushrooms") 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:10 Topic
Aug 09, 2023•54 min
223.Am I an Imposter?
Today we talked about Imposter Syndrome. During this conversation we also talk about Low and High Anthropology and how we are driven to the Cross of Christ when we recognize that we are not as good as we think we are. Join us for this conversation and if you have questions don't hesitate to ask us. Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod...
Jul 20, 2023•55 min
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