In this episode, Pastor Ken, Kyle, and Ben close out their series on the Small Catechism, discussing the two appendices at the end of Luther's Small Catechism. They talk about how Luther's Daily Prayers and his Table of Duties give us concrete tools for the everyday faith God has given to us. Praying Luther's Small Catechism The Comfort of Luther's Daily Prayers in 2020 Small Catechism online Small Catechism App...
Feb 01, 2023•54 min
In this episode, Pastor Ken, Kyle, and Ben continue their series on the Small Catechism, with part two of a two-part discussion on Holy Communion in Luther's Small Catechism. They talk about the relationship between faith and communion, various communion practices, and who can and should receive Holy Communion. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App
Jan 24, 2023•47 min
In this episode, Pastor Ken, Kyle, and Ben continue their series on the Small Catechism, by beginning a two-part discussion on Holy Communion in Luther's Small Catechism. They talk about what it is and isn't, the various names it goes by, and more. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App
Jan 18, 2023•46 min
In this episode, Pastor Ken, Kyle, and Ben continue their series on the Small Catechism, talking about private confession and absolution and how it is still a valuable part of the Christian life. They also discuss how Luther brought confession and absolution into the home. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App
Jan 10, 2023•47 min
In this episode, Pastor Ken, Kyle, and Ben continue their series on the Small Catechism, finishing a two-part discussion on baptism in Luther's Small Catechism and why baptism is not a mere even of our past, but a daily reality in our lives here and now. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App
Dec 21, 2022•55 min
In this episode, Pastor Ken, Kyle, and Ben continue their series on the Small Catechism, starting a two-part discussion on baptism, what it is, what it isn't, and what Luther's Small Catechism has to say on the matter. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App
Dec 14, 2022•56 min
In this episode, Pastor Ken, Kyle, and Ben continue their series on the Small Catechism and wrap up their discussion of the Lord's Prayer by looking at Luther's explanation of the fifth, sixth, and seventh petitions. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App
Nov 23, 2022•58 min
In this episode, Pastor Ken, Kyle, and Ben continue their series on the Small Catechism talking about the Lord's Prayer and looking at Luther's explanation of the second, third, and fourth petitions. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App
Nov 16, 2022•49 min
In this episode, Pastor Ken, Kyle, and Ben continue in their series on the Small Catechism and being a conversation on the Lord's Prayer looking at Luther's explanation of the introduction and the first petition. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App
Nov 09, 2022•44 min
Pastor Ken, Kyle, and Ben discuss the third article of the Apostles' Creed about who the Holy Spirit is, all that he does, and the now/not yet nature of the Christian faith. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App
Oct 26, 2022•52 min
Pastor Ken, Kyle, and Ben discuss the center of the Small Catechism, the second article of the Apostles' Creed, and the particulars of Luther's explanation of it. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App
Oct 19, 2022•50 min
In this episode, Pastor Ken, Kyle, and Ben discuss the first article of the Apostles' Creed and Luther's explanation in his Small Catechism. They talk about how Luther teaches who God is in the down-to-earth language of gifts and what God gives us as our almighty Father and creator. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App
Oct 12, 2022•47 min
In this episode, Pastor Ken, Kyle, and Ben wrap up their discussion of the Ten Commandments and their explanations in Luther's Small Catechism. They explore how commandments eight through ten and the conclusion get to the issue at the heart of the commandments. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App
Oct 04, 2022•57 min
In this episode, Kyle and Ben continue their series on Martin Luther's Small Catechism with commandments four through seven and God's design for loving our neighbors starting with those closest to us. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App
Sep 28, 2022•52 min
In this episode, Pastor Ken, Kyle, and Ben continue their series on Martin Luther's Small Catechism with an introduction to the Ten Commandments as the anchor of the Small Catechism. They talk about how the first commandment sets the theme for the catechism. And, they discuss the first three commandments and Luther's unique (for his time) explanations. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, Pastor Ken and Kyle welcome pastoral intern Ben Blobaum as a new co-host to kick off a new season and series on Martin Luther's Small Catechism. They talk about what Martin Luther's Small Catechism is, what's in it, why Luther wrote it, and why it's a book for every Christian in their life of faith and not some "textbook" for middle schoolers to learn for a few years and leave behind. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App...
Sep 14, 2022•57 min
In this episode, Pastor Ken and Kyle cap off their look at Luke's Gospel by walking through Jesus's resurrection and the unique things Luke includes about what happened that first Easter Sunday. Scripture readings in this episode: Luke 24 Other episodes referenced in this episode: - Q & A - The Bible - A Study in Christian Apologetics - Unit 1: What is Apologetics?...
May 04, 2022•47 min
After falling a week behind, Pastor Ken and Kyle wrap up their series on Holy Week in Luke's Gospel. In this episode, they look at his crucifixion, death, and burial and the unique things Luke shares in his gospel. Scripture readings in this episode: Luke 23:26-56 Get caught up with the previous episode in the series: Holy Week in Luke's Gospel - Jesus's Trial and Conviction For more on Palm Sunday and Holy Week, listen to our episode from last year: Palm Sunday & Holy Week, Year B, 2021...
Apr 27, 2022•44 min
Due to some life circumstances beyond our control, we were unable to record the final episode of our series on Holy Week in Luke's Gospel. Instead, this week we're sharing a sermon Pastor Ken preached on March 27th, 2022, titled "What If Grace Like That Was Real?" Scripture passages: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Isaiah 12:1-6 Psalm 32 Click HERE to view and download Pastor Ken's sermon manuscript...
Apr 13, 2022•24 min
In this episode, Pastor Ken and Kyle continue looking at Holy Week in Luke's Gospel. After being found guilty of being God, Jesus now stands before the political leaders of his day. Once again he's innocent. Scripture readings in this episode: Luke 23:1-25 Get caught up with last week's episode: Holy Week in Luke's Gospel - The Trials and Testimonies of Jesus and Peter For more on Palm Sunday and Holy Week, listen to our episode from last year: Palm Sunday & Holy Week, Year B, 2021...
Apr 06, 2022•37 min
In this episode, Pastor Ken and Kyle continue looking at Holy Week in Luke's Gospel, by looking at the trials and testimonies of Jesus and Peter to see that where one fails, the other succeeds. Scripture readings in this episode: Luke 22:54-71 Get caught up with last week's episode: Holy Week in Luke's Gospel - More Temptation, More Swords, More Failure, More Jesus For more on Palm Sunday and Holy Week, listen to the episode we did on it last year: Palm Sunday & Holy Week, Year B, 2021...
Mar 30, 2022•44 min
In this episode, Pastor Ken and Kyle continue in their look at Holy Week in Luke's Gospel, by looking at more of the events of Maundy Thursday. Jesus faces more temptation. The disciples bring up their swords again and this time, use one of them. As in the upper room, the disciples still fail to see the Father's will which Jesus has set himself to do. Jesus also quashes the earthly attempt to rescue him from his imminent suffering and death. Instead, he heals a man injured by his disciple's zeal...
Mar 23, 2022•52 min
In this episode, Pastor Ken and Kyle continue in their look at Holy Week in Luke's Gospel, by looking at some odd and hard sayings of Jesus in the upper room. On the heels of Jesus's surprise announcement that one of them is going to betray him, the disciples argue about who's the greatest (and conversely, the worst) among them. Jesus's response includes telling Peter that Satan demanded to have him, but that Jesus prayed that his faith may not fail. Then Jesus predicts Peter's denial of him. Je...
Mar 16, 2022•46 min
In this episode, Pastor Ken and Kyle continue in their look at Holy Week in Luke's Gospel. They take a look at the resolve of the religious leader to put Jesus to death, the part Judas plays in all this, and Jesus's last supper during which he institutes Holy Communion. Scripture readings in this episode: Luke 22:1-23 Get caught up with last week's episode: Holy Week in Luke's Gospel - Palm Sunday For more on Palm Sunday and Holy Week, listen to the episode we did on it last year: Palm Sunday &a...
Mar 09, 2022•47 min
Pastor Ken and Kyle kick off a new series for the season of Lent. Over the next seven episodes, they'll be looking at the events of Holy Week from the Gospel of Luke. In this episode, they look at Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey to cheering crowds and jeering religious leaders, more commonly called Palm Sunday. They look at the implications of Jesus's action as well as some of what happened right before. They close with a brief sketch of what Luke tells us happened over that M...
Mar 02, 2022•44 min
In this episode, Pastor Ken and Kyle finish their series on apologetics following Steven Hein's booklet titled You Can Give An Answer: A Study in Christian Apologetics . They explore the various answers people give when asked, "Who is Jesus?" Is he a liar, a lunatic, a legend, or Lord, that is, the Son of God? They finish their conversation by looking through some popular, but misguided views people hold of Jesus and his message, like seeing him as purely a moral teacher, or as a mascot who mere...
Feb 16, 2022•51 min
In this longer-than-usual episode, Pastor Ken and Kyle continue in their series on apologetics following Steven Hein's booklet titled You Can Give An Answer: A Study in Christian Apologetics . They explore the two most common objections to the Christian faith: 1) Christianity can't be true because modern science has proven miraculous events impossible or highly suspect, and 2) A good, all-knowing, all-powerful God cannot exists alongside suffering and evil. Click HERE to watch Pastor Matt Popovi...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 25 min
In this episode, Pastor Ken and Kyle continue in their series on apologetics following Steven Hein's booklet titled You Can Give An Answer: A Study in Christian Apologetics . They finished their conversation about apologetics in the New Testament by looking at how the Apostles, Peter, Paul, and John practiced it in their ministry. You can purchase Steve Hein's booklet from 1517 Publishing HERE . But it is not needed to follow along. Scripture passages in this episode: 2 Peter 1:13-21 Acts 26:1-2...
Feb 02, 2022•49 min
In this episode, Pastor Ken and Kyle continue in their series on apologetics following Steven Hein's booklet titled You Can Give An Answer: A Study in Christian Apologetics . They start a two-part conversation about apologetics in the New Testament by looking at how Jesus practiced it, how he defended and provided positive evidence for his divine identity throughout his ministry. You can purchase the booklet from 1517 Publishing HERE . But it is not needed to follow along. Scripture passages in ...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 7 min
In this episode, Pastor Ken and Kyle begin a new four-part series on apologetics following Steven Hein's booklet titled You Can Give An Answer: A Study in Christian Apologetics. In unit one, they explore the questions "What is apologetics?" "Can we have absolute objective certainty?" and "What is the relationship between evidence and faith?" Throughout the episode, they look at the classic Biblical texts related to apologetics and faith including 1 Peter 3:14-15, 1 Corinthians 15, and more. You ...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 2 min
