Best Sharper Iron Podcasts (2025)

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Sharper Iron — Majoring in the Minors – Micah 5:1-15: O Little Town of Bethlehem

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20250925103702-2025-09-25_SI.mp3 Download Audio File As Micah proclaims the LORD’s coming victory for the sake of His people, the prophet turns our attention to the birth of the promised Savior. The Savior will be born not in Jerusalem, but in Bethlehem. He will be the King in the line of David wh…

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Micah 5:1-15: O Little Town of Bethlehem 54:07

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As Micah proclaims the LORD’s coming victory for the sake of His people, the prophet turns our attention to the birth of the promised Savior. The Savior will be born not in Jerusalem, but in Bethlehem. He will be the King in the line of David who will shepherd God’s people in security. The LORD will deliver His remnant from the nations, and all peo…

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Daily Chapel — Rev. Doug Griebenaw on 1 Timothy 5:17-21

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/chapel/20250925121656-2025-09-25_Chapel.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Doug Griebenaw gives today’s sermon based on 1 Timothy 5:17-21. >> The broadcast of chapel services is brought to you by LCMS International Mission and Ministry to Armed Forces. >> Learn more at international.lcms.org and lcms.org/armedforces…

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The Coffee Hour — Portraits in American Lutheran Sacred Music, BONUS Episode: Buszin Family History

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20250925120551-2025-09-25_CH.mp3 Download Audio File Who is the Buszin family, and how did they influence the writing of a book about the history of American Lutheran Sacred Music? Benjamin Kolodziej (Church Organist and Musicologist, author of Portraits in American Lutheran Sacred Music, 1847-1947…

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Oratio: Repent! The Kingdom is at Hand

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20250925103015-2025-09-25_OR.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short medita…

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Morning Prayer Sermonette: Matthew 3:1-17

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/morning-prayer/20250925102517-MP_Sep_25.mp3 Download Audio File Today’s sermonette based on Matthew 3:1-17 is given by Rev. Dr. Adam Filipek. This is a rebroadcast from September 25, 2017. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Even…

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Thy Strong Word — Nehemiah 12: The Wall is Dedicated—Party at God’s House!

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/thy-strong-word/20250924132149-2025-09-24_TSW.mp3 Download Audio File The walls of Jerusalem are finally complete and dedicated, but the work isn’t finished until the people offer up thanksgiving and rejoice in God’s blessings on their efforts and the Holy City. Nehemiah 12 describes a grand celebration and fe…

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Daily Chapel — Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe on Mark 1:40-45

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/chapel/20250924104314-2025-09-24_Chapel.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe gives today’s sermon based on Mark 1:40-45. >> The broadcast of chapel services is brought to you by LCMS International Mission and Ministry to Armed Forces. >> Learn more at international.lcms.org and lcms.org/armedforces. >…

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The Coffee Hour — Hymns of the Season: LSB 760, 708 & 522

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20250924103355-2025-09-24b_CH.mp3 Download Audio File We’re looking at upcoming hymns of the day in our church year! The Rev. Sean Daenzer (LCMS Director of Worship and LCMS IC Chaplain) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about three beautiful hymns people may sing this weekend in church, covering themes…

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The Coffee Hour — Missouri District Lutheran College Fair

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20250924102752-2025-09-24a_CH.mp3 Download Audio File How can high schoolers learn more about all that the Concordia Universities have to offer? Joshua Swartz (LCMS Missouri District Director of Schools) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what makes a Concordia University experience unique and valu…

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Sharper Iron — Majoring in the Minors – Micah 4:1-13: The LORD Reigns from Zion

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20250924100051-2025-09-24_SI.mp3 Download Audio File With words very similar to the contemporary prophet Isaiah, Micah speaks about the coming days when the mountain of the LORD will be lifted above all other mountains, causing peoples to stream to the LORD’s house to hear His Word. As the LORD le…

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Micah 4:1-13: The LORD Reigns from Zion 53:42

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With words very similar to the contemporary prophet Isaiah, Micah speaks about the coming days when the mountain of the LORD will be lifted above all other mountains, causing peoples to stream to the LORD’s house to hear His Word. As the LORD leads His people to walk in His name, He reigns over them as no other king could. Even though Babylon will …

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Oratio: Rightly Wielding the Word

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20250924095453-2025-09-24_OR.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short medita…

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Morning Prayer Sermonette: 1 Timothy 6:3-21

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/morning-prayer/20250924094827-MP_Sep_24.mp3 Download Audio File Today’s sermonette based on 1 Timothy 6:3-21 is given by Rev. Robert Dovenmuehle. This is a rebroadcast from September 24, 2015. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and …

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Thy Strong Word — Nehemiah 11: The Holy City Needs a Tithe of People

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/thy-strong-word/20250923134642-2025-09-23_TSW.mp3 Download Audio File The walls of Jerusalem have been rebuilt, but as Nehemiah surveys the city, there’s a problem: it’s practically empty. How can a city survive, much less thrive, without people? In today’s text, we see how God’s people step out in faith to re…

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Daily Chapel — Rev. Michael Meyer on 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/chapel/20250923133934-2025-09-23_Chapel.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Michael Meyer gives today’s sermon based on 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1. >> The broadcast of chapel services is brought to you by LCMS International Mission and Ministry to Armed Forces. >> Learn more at international.lcms.org and lcms.org/armedfo…

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The Coffee Hour — Nominations with the Synod Secretary, Part 2: A Lutheran Witness Podcast Crossover

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20250923133330-2025-09-23_CH.mp3 Download Audio File In this crossover episode with The Lutheran Witness podcast, The Rev Roy Askins continues his conversation with LCMS Secretary Rev. Dr. John Sias on nominations for offices, boards, and commissions of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. As you gr…

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Sharper Iron — Majoring in the Minors – Micah 3:1-12: Unjust Rulers and Greedy Preachers

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20250923131729-2025-09-23_SI.mp3 Download Audio File Micah preaches against the rulers who should know and seek justice according to the LORD’s Word and against the prophets who are only out for shameful gain. Such abuses do physical and spiritual damage to people that is far greater than our eyes…

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Micah 3:1-12: Unjust Rulers and Greedy Preachers 53:51

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Micah preaches against the rulers who should know and seek justice according to the LORD’s Word and against the prophets who are only out for shameful gain. Such abuses do physical and spiritual damage to people that is far greater than our eyes often see, and the LORD has severe consequences for such sins committed by those who misuse their author…

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Oratio: Fulfilling All Righteousness

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20250923130946-2025-09-23_OR.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short medita…

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Morning Prayer Sermonette: 1 Timothy 5:17-6:2

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/morning-prayer/20250923130421-MP_Sep_23.mp3 Download Audio File Today’s sermonette based on 1 Timothy 5:17-6:2 is given by Rev. Brian Albrecht. This is a rebroadcast from September 23, 2016. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Ev…

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Thy Strong Word — Nehemiah 10: God’s People Sign Their Life Away (to God)

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/thy-strong-word/20250922133022-2025-09-22_TSW.mp3 Download Audio File After the tears of confession and the long prayer of chapter 9, it’s time to put pen to parchment, or rather, seal to scroll. Nehemiah leads the way as 84 leaders formally sign their names to a binding covenant, pledging their families and f…

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The Coffee Hour — Nominations with the Synod Secretary, Part 1: A Lutheran Witness Podcast Crossover

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20250922102634-2025-09-22_CH.mp3 Download Audio File In this crossover episode with The Lutheran Witness podcast, The Rev Roy Askins talks with LCMS Secretary the Rev. Dr. John Sias on nominations for offices, boards, and commissions of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. They discuss why the Synod…

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Sharper Iron — Majoring in the Minors – Micah 2:1-13: Coveting Leads to Theft Leads to Destruction

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20250922094940-2025-09-22_SI.mp3 Download Audio File The LORD sees those whose covetous thoughts hatch into plots of theft, and He devises their destruction, from which they will not be able to escape. Many of Micah’s hearers refuse to believe that the LORD who is among them could do such a thing …

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Micah 2:1-13: Coveting Leads to Theft Leads to Destruction 53:48

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The LORD sees those whose covetous thoughts hatch into plots of theft, and He devises their destruction, from which they will not be able to escape. Many of Micah’s hearers refuse to believe that the LORD who is among them could do such a thing to Israel, but Micah’s proclamation of woe against Israel is true. The false preachers, as beloved as the…

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Oratio: Guarding the Deposit

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20250922094237-2025-09-22_OR.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short medita…

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Morning Prayer Sermonette: 1 Timothy 5:1-16

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/morning-prayer/20250922092904-MP_Sep_22.mp3 Download Audio File Today’s sermonette based on 1 Timothy 5:1-16 is given by Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz. This is a rebroadcast from September 22, 2017. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Eve…

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St. Paul’s Des Peres Bible Study — Matthew 16:21-17:4

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/stpaul-des-peres-bible-study/20250922091652-2025-09-21_SPBS.mp3 Download Audio File Pastor David Smith leads a study on Matthew 16:21-17:4. 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 stpaulsdesp…

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Concord Matters — The Large Catechism: 8th Commandment

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/concord-matters/20250919111817-2025-09-20_CM.mp3 Download Audio File The LORD desires that our neighbor’s honor and good reputation be upheld. Therefore, He gives the 8th commandment so that everyone would be able to stand with integrity before others. Unfortunately, our tongues do not need a training program …

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Wrestling With the Basics — Jesus Banquet Etiquette

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/wrestling-with-the-basics/20250919110817-2025-09-20_WWB.mp3 Download Audio File This week’s program looks at Luke 14: advice for guests and hosts from the greatest party giver. Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous appr…

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Thy Strong Word — Nehemiah 9: Heavy Hearts, Steadfast Hope

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/thy-strong-word/20250919104234-2025-09-19_TSW.mp3 Download Audio File When you’ve really blown it and you’ve wandered far from God and the guilt of your sins weighs heavy, what do you do? Do you run and hide? Do you make excuses? Or do you come back, empty-handed, with nothing but confession on your lips? That…

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{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Sixth Anniversary Vintage Potluck Party!

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/lutheran-ladies-lounge/20250918104635-LLL_Ep312.mp3 Download Audio File The Ladies are celebrating their SIXTH ANNIVERSARY in style this week — with a potluck party for the ages. The challenge: prepare and share at least one recipe published in a vintage (pre-A.D. 2000) church cookbook. The result: pull up a c…

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Daily Chapel — Rev. Jonathan Manor on Luke 13:22-30

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/chapel/20250919103446-2025-09-19_Chapel.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Jonathan Manor gives today’s sermon based on Luke 13:22-30. >> The broadcast of chapel services is brought to you by LCMS International Mission and Ministry to Armed Forces. >> Learn more at international.lcms.org and lcms.org/armedforces. >>…

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The Coffee Hour — Set Apart to Serve: Faith Formation in the Home

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20250919101405-2025-09-19_CH.mp3 Download Audio File How does a family culture encourage young people to consider church work? Kevin and Jen Siek, along with their son Keith, join Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve series to talk about Keith’s experiences growing up in a strong faith family,…

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Sharper Iron — Majoring in the Minors – Micah 1:1-16: Big Preaching from the Small Town Prophet

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20250919095155-2025-09-19_SI.mp3 Download Audio File During the same years that the LORD spoke through the prophet Isaiah, the LORD also spoke through the prophet Micah. Micah’s preaching begins with a call for all peoples to pay attention to the LORD who is coming for judgment. The LORD calls out…

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Micah 1:1-16: Big Preaching from the Small Town Prophet 54:13

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During the same years that the LORD spoke through the prophet Isaiah, the LORD also spoke through the prophet Micah. Micah’s preaching begins with a call for all peoples to pay attention to the LORD who is coming for judgment. The LORD calls out both Samaria and Jerusalem for their idolatry, which will receive God’s just punishment. As Micah descri…

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Oratio: The Good Gospel

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20250919094604-2025-09-19_OR.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short medita…

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Morning Prayer Sermonette: 1 Timothy 2:1-15

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/morning-prayer/20250919093558-MP_Sep_19.mp3 Download Audio File Today’s sermonette based on 1 Timothy 2:1-15 is given by Rev. Dan Eddy. This is a rebroadcast from September 19, 2017. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening Pr…

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Thy Strong Word — Nehemiah 8: The Six-Hour Bible Study

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/thy-strong-word/20250918134020-2025-09-18_TSW.mp3 Download Audio File God’s people all gathered in the square and asked Ezra to bring out the scroll of the Law of Moses and read it to them. From dawn until noon, Ezra read God’s Word to the entire crowd while they stood and listened attentively the whole time. …

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Daily Chapel — Rev. Sean Daenzer on 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/chapel/20250918104518-2025-09-18_Chapel.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Sean Daenzer gives today’s sermon based on 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13. >> The broadcast of chapel services is brought to you by LCMS International Mission and Ministry to Armed Forces. >> Learn more at international.lcms.org and lcms.org/armedfor…

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The Coffee Hour — Portraits in American Lutheran Sacred Music, Ep. 6: The Lochner Family

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20250918102803-2025-09-18_CH.mp3 Download Audio File Who is Friedrich Lochner and how did his vocation as a pastor shape congregational singing for the future of LCMS congregations? Benjamin Kolodziej (Church Organist and Musicologist, author of Portraits in American Lutheran Sacred Music, 1847-194…

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Sharper Iron — Majoring in the Minors – Jonah 4:1-11: Should Jonah Be Angry?

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20250918100819-2025-09-18_SI.mp3 Download Audio File The account of Jonah doesn’t end with Nineveh’s repentance; the prophet tells us his angry reaction. Jonah despises the LORD’s forgiveness for “those people,” and so he despises the LORD. Yet the LORD calls Jonah back. The LORD first appoints a …

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Jonah 4:1-11: Should Jonah Be Angry? 55:33

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The account of Jonah doesn’t end with Nineveh’s repentance; the prophet tells us his angry reaction. Jonah despises the LORD’s forgiveness for “those people,” and so he despises the LORD. Yet the LORD calls Jonah back. The LORD first appoints a plant to give Jonah shade. Soon, however, the LORD appoints a worm to kill the plant and take away Jonah’…

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Oratio: Encouragements and Deterrents

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20250918095936-2025-09-18_OR.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short medita…

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Morning Prayer Sermonette: 1 Timothy 1:1-20

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/morning-prayer/20250918095246-MP_Sep_18.mp3 Download Audio File Today’s sermonette based on 1 Timothy 1:1-20 is given by Rev. Dustin Beck. This is a rebroadcast from September 18, 2017. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening…

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End Goals — Gathering Finishing Pack – Between Now and 2028

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/end-goals/20250915164656-EP151_ENDGOALS.mp3 Download Audio File In our final episode of the Gathering Finishing Pack, we talk about what happens between now and the 2028 LCMS Youth Gathering. Resources: YouthESource Website – youthesource.com LCMS Youth Gathering – lcmsgathering.com End Goals is the podcast of…

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Thy Strong Word — Nehemiah 7: 42,360 Reasons to Celebrate—The Wall is Done!

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/thy-strong-word/20250917161728-2025-09-17_TSW.mp3 Download Audio File After Nehemiah leads the people to finish building the wall around Jerusalem, one would think he would take some time and relax, perhaps have a festival to celebrate? Unfortunately, there’s no time for that. Instead, he does what any good pr…

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Daily Chapel — Rev. Andy Becker on Mark 9:17-29

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20250917115958-2025-09-17_Chapel.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Andy Becker gives today’s sermon based on Mark 9:17-29. >> The broadcast of chapel services is brought to you by LCMS International Mission and Ministry to Armed Forces. >> Learn more at international.lcms.org and lcms.org/armedforces. …

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Rev. Andy Becker on Mark 9:17-29 10:25

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Rev. Andy Becker gives today's sermon based on Mark 9:17-29.>> The broadcast of chapel services is brought to you by LCMS International Mission and Ministry to Armed Forces.>> Learn more at international.lcms.org and lcms.org/armedforces.>> To learn more about long and short-term opportunities to serve, visit servenow.lcms.org.Tune in weekdays at 1…

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The Coffee Hour — New Peace Center for CFNA (and an Open House!)

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20250917112715-2025-09-17_CH.mp3 Download Audio File How does Christian Friends of New Americans serve our new neighbors in the St. Louis community? Rev. Dr. Stanish Stanley (Executive Director, Christian Friends of New Americans) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how long CFNA has served immigran…