Best Concordia Seminary Podcasts (2025)

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Set Apart to Serve: Formation at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne 31:07

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How are future pastors and deaconesses formed at Concordia Theological Seminary (CTSFW)? The Rev. Dr. Jon Bruss (President of Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, IN) and the Rev. Matt Wietfeldt (Assistant Vice President of Admission at Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, IN) join Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve series to…

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Celebrating Dr. Richard Fischer's Retirement 25:28

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Dr. Richard Fischer is retiring after more than 51 years at Concordia University Chicago, and we celebrate his legacy today. Dr. Richard Fischer (distinguished professor of music and conductor of Concordia University Chicago’s University Band and Wind Symphony), Adam Friedrich (Concordia University Chicago Alumni), and Amanda Bowman (Concordia Univ…

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Wake, Awake: New Hymn VBS from CPH! 14:58

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Concordia Publishing House is launching a new VBS, and it's based on a hymn! Dr. Lisa M. Clark (Senior Editor, Curriculum Resources, Concordia Publishing House) and Mary Laesch (Editor, Curriculum Resources, Concordia Publishing House) join Andy and Sarah to preview the new "Wake Awake" VBS curriculum, including the inspiration for this hymn-based …

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Christmas with the St. Louis Symphony 15:53

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'Tis the season to celebrate Christmas with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra! Peter Henderson (SLSO Principal Keyboard player joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his time with the SLSO, what he loves about playing Christmas programs with the SLSO, what makes these programs so special for the St. Louis community, and the line up for this year's celeb…

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Prepared with a Reason, Ep. 8: Life after Death (Eschatology) 24:21

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What happens when we die, and what is eternal life? The Rev. James Huenink (Pastor of First Lutheran Church in El Cajon, CA) joins Andy and Sarah for Episode 8 of our “Prepared with a Reason” series to talk about some worldly visions of the human's purpose and what happens after or in death, the ideas of ongoing progression and material despair, wh…

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Sharing Jesus' Love in Remote Canada with LAMP Ministries 17:29

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How does LAMP bring Jesus' love to remote places in Canada? The Rev. Dr. Steven D. Schave (LAMP Executive Director) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how the Lord is working in the remote places of North America through LAMP, the outcome of the 55 for 55 Initiative, what led to the initiative's success, the challenges they overcame during this ini…

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Church of the Week: St. Paul's Lutheran in Des Peres, MO 10:52

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How does St. Paul's Lutheran in Des Peres, MO celebrate Christmas? Matthew Gerhardt (Kantor, St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School, Des Peres, MO) joins Andy and Sarah to share about St. Paul's as our Church of the Week, including a history of the tradition of Lessons and Carols, how Lessons and Carols became a part of the seasonal traditions at St…

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The Fourth Sunday of Advent 23:58

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Join us in a conversation about the texts for December 21, 2025! The readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent are Isaiah 7:10–17, Psalm 24, Romans 1:1–7, and Matthew 1:18–25.By Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

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Matthew 24:1-28 49:41

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Pastor David Smith leads a study on Matthew 24:1-28.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: [email protected].

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Church Worker Formation at Concordia University St. Paul 27:36

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How are church work students formed at Concordia University, St. Paul (CSP)? The Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich (President of Concordia University, St. Paul) and Breana Winnes (Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions for Concordia University, St. Paul) join Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve series to talk about what they love about what th…

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Other Factions & Sects in the Formula of Concord 25:36

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What do the Formula of Concord and Scripture have to say about other factions and sects? The Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the LCMS Minnesota North District and host of KFUO Radio’s Concord Matters, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Formula of Concord reading plan he created for 2025, including the questions concerning other factions and se…

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"Son of David, Son of God" LW Searching Scripture, December 2025: Isaiah 9 & 11 28:21

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As our year of focusing on the Old Testament comes to a close, it is fitting that we conclude with texts from the Messiah’s first “biographer,” the prophet Isaiah, whose career spanned 740–680 B.C. Thanks to the Lutheran composer Handel, whose “Messiah” is especially popular around Christmas and Easter, many of Isaiah’s prophecies are quite familia…

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Prepared with a Reason, Ep. 7: Not Everything Is Beautiful (Aesthetics) 20:02

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What is beauty? What is art? The Rev. Dr. Matthew Rosebrock (Pastor, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lindenwood, IL) joins Andy and Sarah for Episode 7 of our “Prepared with a Reason” series to talk about how the concepts of beauty and art intersect with our contemporary life, the discipline of philosophy that considers beauty and art, some worldly assum…

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Christmas with Concordia University Chicago 13:54

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What are the beloved Christmas traditions that make Concordia University Chicago unique, and how can you participate in them? Dr. Charles Brown (Professor of Music, Arts Division Chair, Music Program Leader for Concordia University Chicago) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming special music events at Concordia University Chicago, includi…

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Church of the Week: Holy Cross Lutheran, O'Fallon, MO 15:28

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How do the people of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in O’Fallon, Missouri serve the community around them? The Rev. Jason Kohm (Associate Pastor, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, O’Fallon, MO) and Charity Smith, DCE (Director of Christian Education, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, O’Fallon, MO) join Andy and Sarah as our Church of the Week to talk about the com…

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The Third Sunday of Advent 24:41

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Join us in a conversation about the texts for December 14, 2025! The readings for the Third Sunday of Advent are Isaiah 35:1–10, Psalm 146, James 5:7–11, and Matthew 11:2–15.By Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

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Matthew 23:25-39 49:50

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Pastor David Smith leads a study on Matthew 23:25-39.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: [email protected].

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Set Apart To Serve: Formation in Divine Service (Rebroadcast) 27:33

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How does the Divine Service form Christians and church workers? Rev. Sean Daenzer, LCMS Director of Worship and LCMS International Center Chaplain, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about how the Lord guided him to become a pastor, how his love for church music and worship developed, who has most shaped his understandin…

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Figgy Pudding Crossover with The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge 47:23

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“Bring us some Figgy Pudding!”Inspired by the traditional Christmas carol, Andy Bates joins Sarah and Erin in the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge for a festive, fig-filled crossover episode all about the legendary dish everyone’s heard of (but few have ever actually tasted): Figgy Pudding, also known as Christmas Pudding.What is it made from? Is it secretl…

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Hope in the Wilderness, Ep. 4: Balaam, Balak, and Zelophehad’s Daughters 22:02

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What do we learn about the people of Israel and God's promises to them in the last chapters of Numbers? The Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing (Professor of Theology & Ministry, Paul Edwin F. and Esther L. Laatsch Chair of Old Testament Studies, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University, St. Pa…

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Advent Poetry – Dr. Tim Saleska and Dr. David Schmitt 34:09

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When the angel Gabriel came to Mary, she responded in obedience and in song. The season of Advent has motivated poetry ever since. Join Dr. Tim Saleska, professor of exegetical theology, and Dr. David Schmitt, professor of practical theology, at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, as they discuss the beauty and the power of their favorite Advent poems.…

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Prepared with a Reason, Ep. 6: We Should Know Better (Ethics) 26:09

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How do we know what is right and wrong? The Rev. Joe Cox (Director of Curriculum and Education at Lutheran High School South in St. Louis, MO) joins Andy and Sarah for Episode 6 of our “Prepared with a Reason” series to talk about what ethics is and how ethics has been used throughout history, how humans have known right from wrong and how these id…

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Seminary Family Scholarships from LESA 11:34

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How does the Lutheran Elementary School Association (LESA) support Seminary families with school-age children? Libby Gutberlet (Chief Executive Officer of the Lutheran Elementary School Association, St. Louis, MO) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Concordia Seminary Family Student Scholarship Fund, the challenges families face when moving to S…

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Peace Lutheran in St. Louis: Our Church of the Week! 12:46

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What's happening this Advent and Christmas season at Peace Lutheran Church? The Rev. Robert Brown (Associate Pastor, Peace Lutheran Church in St. Louis, MO) joins Andy and Sarah on the show as they celebrate Peace as our Church of the Week! They talk about all the exciting things happening at Peace this season, including Peace's Thanksgiving servic…

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The Second Sunday of Advent 25:37

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Join us in a conversation about the texts for December 7, 2025! The readings for the Second Sunday of Advent are Isaiah 11:1–10, Psalm 72:1–7, Romans 15:4–13, and Matthew 3:1–12.By Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

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Matthew 23:1-24 49:44

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Pastor David Smith leads a study on Matthew 23:1-24.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: [email protected].

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Set Apart to Serve: Church Worker Formation at Concordia Wisconsin 25:12

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How are students at Concordia University Wisconsin formed into church workers? Dr. Erik Ankerberg (President of Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor) and Jeff Frosch (LCMS Admission Counselor at Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor) joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve series to talk about why they love working for Concor…

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Hope in the Wilderness, Ep. 3: Pointing to Christ 24:07

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How does Numbers point us to Christ, our conqueror and redeemer? The Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing (Professor of Theology & Ministry, Paul Edwin F. and Esther L. Laatsch Chair of Old Testament Studies, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University, St. Paul) joins Andy and Sarah for Episode 3 …

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Hope in the Wilderness, Ep. 2: Pillars of Fire and Cloud 25:46

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What are the pillars of fire and cloud, and what is the Israelites' attitude in the wilderness? The Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing (Professor of Theology & Ministry, Paul Edwin F. and Esther L. Laatsch Chair of Old Testament Studies, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University, St. Paul) join…

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Prepared with a Reason, Ep. 5: All Things Are Not Equal (Axiology) 22:13

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How do we determine what is important? The Rev. Dr. Jon Furgeson (Senior Pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in St. Louis, MO) joins Andy and Sarah for Episode 5 of our “Prepared with a Reason” series to talk about what axiology is and why it's important, how we even know what is important, how humans determine their values, how our approach to assigni…

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Medical and Theological Perspectives on IVF 30:23

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How can we view the medical and theological questions of IVF through the lens of Scripture? Dr. Donna Harrison (Director of Research, American Association of Pro-Life OBGYNs) and the Rev. Dr. Scott Stiegemeyer (Associate Professor of Theology and Bioethics, Concordia University Irvine) join Andy and Sarah to talk about what in vitro fertilization (…

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The First Sunday of Advent 25:54

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Join us in a conversation about the texts for November 30, 2025! The readings for the First Sunday of Advent are Isaiah 2:1–5, Psalm 122, Romans 13:(8–10) 11–14, Matthew 21:1–11 or Matthew 24:36–44By Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

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Matthew 22:15-46 47:06

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Pastor David Smith leads a study on Matthew 22:15-46.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: [email protected].

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Educational Theory and the Trivium - Dr. Jason Lane and Dr. Adam Hensley 34:21

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The process of learning and teaching is repeated throughout life. We are shaped not only by what we learn, but also the way in which we've been taught. The Trivium is an educational theory that leads learners through 3 stages of development. "It is our responsibility as professors to slow students down so that their hearts are changed by this caref…

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Set Apart to Serve: Church Worker Formation at Concordia University Chicago 27:04

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How are church workers formed at Concordia University Chicago (CUC)? Dr. Russell Dawn (President of Concordia University Chicago) and Kyle Thoms (Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Enrollment at Concordia University Chicago) join Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve series to talk about why they love being at CUC, the church work progr…

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Hope in the Wilderness, Ep. 1: The In-Between 28:34

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How does the theme of “in between” that appears in Numbers relate to our present-day lives? The Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing (Professor of Theology & Ministry, Paul Edwin F. and Esther L. Laatsch Chair of Old Testament Studies, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University, St. Paul) joins An…

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Finding Comfort in Reading Revelation 24:51

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What comfort can believers find in the book of Revelation? The Rev. David Fleming (Associate Pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Grand Rapids, MI, and Executive Director for Spiritual Care with Doxology: The Lutheran Center for Spiritual Care and Counsel) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why someone might invest time in reading the…

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Prepared with a Reason, Ep. 4: We Are More Than Animals (Anthropology) 23:37

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What is a human being, and why do we exist? The Rev. Dr. Pete Jurchen (Assistant Professor of Lutheran Education and Faith Formation at Concordia University, Nebraska) joins Andy and Sarah for Episode 4 of our “Prepared with a Reason” series to talk about what anthropology is and why he finds it interesting, some common assumptions in the secular v…

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Supporting Families Through Adoption 23:30

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How does Lutheran Counseling and Family Services of Wisconsin (LCFS) support families through adoption programs? Carol Flanary, MS, LPC (CEO of Lutheran Counseling and Family Services of Wisconsin) joins Andy and Sarah during National Adoption Month to talk about the history of LCFS of Wisconsin, what brought them to the Youth Gathering over the su…

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Matthew 21:23-22:14 52:50

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Pastor David Smith leads a study on Matthew 21:23-22:14. 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: [email protected].

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The Last Sunday of the Church Year 23:58

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Join us in a conversation about the texts for November 23, 2025! The readings for the Last Sunday of the Church Year are Malachi 3:13–18, Psalm 46, Colossians 1:13–20, and Luke 23:27–43By Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

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Set Apart to Serve: Church Worker Formation at Concordia University, Nebraska 26:50

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What makes church worker formation programs at Concordia University, Nebraska (CUNE) unique for students? Dr. Bernard Bull (President of Concordia University, Nebraska) joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve series to talk about how long he has served at CUNE and what he enjoys most about his role, the church work programs available at CUN…

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It's the 3rd Annual Pie Social! 31:06

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It's the 3rd Annual KFUO Radio Pie Social! The Rev. Dr. Matthew Clark (Senior Pastor of Ascension Lutheran Church in St. Louis, MO; Co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio; Card Carrying Member of The American Pie Council) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about pie! They eat varieties of pie and discuss favorite pie memories, favorite pie re…

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“The New Heavens and New Earth” LW Searching Scripture, November 2025: Isaiah 65-66 28:38

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November brings us to the end of another church year, which focuses our attention on the last things, on death and resurrection, on heaven and hell. We confess in the creeds, “I believe in … the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting”; “I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.” It is remarkable that the…

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Prepared with a Reason, Ep. 3: It All Came from Somewhere (Ontology) 24:05

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How do we know that things exist? The Rev. Dr. Mark Wood (Pastor of Shepherd of the Canyon Lutheran Church in Gold Canyon, AZ, former managing director of Church Planting, Renewal and Support for the LCMS Office of National Mission) joins Andy and Sarah for Episode 3 of our “Prepared with a Reason” series to talk about how we know that things exist…