Best Brian Yamabe Podcasts (2025)

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Synod Stories 08: Pastor Joshua Reber on Circuit Brotherhood and Confession 45:29

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Pastor Joshua Reber of Faith Lutheran and Trinity Lutheran (Minnesota North District) shares what genuine pastoral brotherhood looks like. He discusses circuit life, the importance of shared worship and mutual support, and how honest conversation and biblical fidelity strengthen the church. From open communion to seminary training, Reber speaks pla…

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Synod Stories 07: The Lutheran Doctrine of Church, Ministry, and Power 1:11:39

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Synod Stories 06: From Pentecostal to Lutheran Missionary in Germany 30:41

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What happens when the son of a Pentecostal pastor discovers the clarity of Lutheran theology? For Vicar Peter Williams, it changed everything. This episode chronicles his fascinating journey from a faith rooted in experience to one grounded in Scripture alone, and how that path has led him to a two-year vicarage in Germany. Peter shares candidly ab…

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Synod Stories 05: A Hopeful Outlook on the Missouri Synod 1:08:20

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In this episode, we welcome Pastor Justin Schmidt of Peace Lutheran Church in McMurray, Pennsylvania. As a circuit visitor in the English District, Pastor Schmidt provides an encouraging perspective on the future of the Missouri Synod, arguing that we have more advantages than we realize and that the work ahead is hard but rewarding. He shares his …

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Synod Stories 04: The History and Theology of LCMS Church Government 1:27:43

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How did the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod develop its unique form of church government? This episode explores the concept of "polity," tracing its historical roots from the Reformation and European Lutheranism to its development on American soil. Dr. Martin Noland joins the show to discuss the foundational principles that shape the LCMS. He explai…

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Synod Stories 03: A Blueprint for a Confessional Synod with Erich Johnson 1:05:42

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What does it take to change the direction of an entire church body? For Erich Johnson, a layman from Wisconsin and a founder of the Flacius Caucus, the answer is simple: intentional, organized action. In this episode, Erich unveils a comprehensive, grassroots effort to nominate a full slate of confessional, conservative, and highly qualified candid…

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Synod Stories 02: Dr. Martin Noland on How LCMS Convention Nominations & Resolutions Work 1:06:21

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Welcome back to Synod Stories! With the LCMS National Convention approaching, are you ready to make your voice heard? In this episode, host Brian Yamabe is joined again by Dr. Martin Nolan, former director of the Concordia Historical Institute, to pull back the curtain on how the convention really works. Dr. Nolan provides a masterclass on the two …

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Synod Stories 01: A Guide to LCMS Convention Nominations, Overtures, and Deadlines 50:54

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In this informative episode of Synod Stories, host Brian Yamabe interviews Dr. Martin Noland, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in San Mateo, California, and former director of the Concordia Historical Institute, about the upcoming Lutheran Church Missouri Synod National Convention. Dr. Noland provides valuable insights into the democratic nature of …