The Gottesdienst Crowd

In Psalm 119:104, the psalmist declares, "Through Your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way." We explore what it means to hate false ways in light of God’s Word, with a particular focus on the often-ignored topic of birth control. How does Scripture shape our understanding of life, family, and God’s design for procreation? Join us as we discuss the cultural and theological implications of rejecting the false ways of the world and embracing God’s truth in every aspect of life.

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Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for the Easter Vigil, Matthew 28:1–7.

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Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Epistle reading for Maundy Thursday, 1 Corinthians 11:23–32.

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This is a recording of the sermon for Easter Sunday from George Stoeckhardt’s book Grace Upon Grace: Gospel Sermons for the Church Year, reprinted by Steadfast Press. 

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This is a recording of the sermon for Good Friday from George Stoeckhardt’s book Grace Upon Grace: Gospel Sermons for the Church Year, reprinted by Steadfast Press. 

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In this episode, we take up the topic of Dispensationalism from a distinctly Lutheran perspective. We unpack the origins and key tenets of Dispensationalist theology, including its views on biblical covenants, the end times, and the role of Israel and the Church. While at the same time, we contrast these ideas with historic Lutheran doctrine, exploring how Lutheran theology understands God's one plan of salvation, and the unity of Scripture. Whether you're familiar with Dispensationalism or encountering it for the first time, this conversation will help clarify the differences and equip you to think theologically about popular eschatological frameworks.

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Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for the Sixth Sunday in Lent, St. Matthew’s Passion.

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This is a recording of the sermon for the Palm Sunday (with Confirmation Address) from George Stoeckhardt’s book Grace Upon Grace: Gospel Sermons for the Church Year, reprinted by Steadfast Press. 

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What does it mean that Christ “descended into hell”? In this episode, we look into an often debated line in the Apostles’ Creed. We explore how the doctrine of the Descent into Hell developed in early Church history, how it was understood by the Church Fathers, and how it shaped theological imagination through the centuries.

We then trace the shift in interpretation during the Reformation, unpacking how Protestant traditions wrestled with—or rejected—this ancient teaching. Finally, we focus in on Lutheranism, where the Descent holds a unique and powerful place in Christology and the victory of the cross.

Join us for a journey through Scripture, creed, and controversy as we uncover the rich and complex legacy of Christ’s descent—and what it means for us today.

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Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, John 8:42–59.

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