The Gottesdienst Crowd

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

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In this podcast, we explore the complex ethical and theological questions surrounding in vitro fertilization (IVF). Is human life something that is created, or does assisted reproduction cross a moral line into manufacturing life? Dr. Donna Harrison examines issues such as the moral status of embryos, the commodification of human life, and the implications of reproductive technology on faith and human dignity. 

• AAPLOG Committee Opinion 12
• Dr. Gilbert Meilaender, Children: Blessing or Project?
• Eggsploitation Documentary

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Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for the Second Sunday in Lent, Matthew 15:21–28.

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

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Every pastor or father who takes teaching the Bible seriously will eventually encounter difficult questions on tough topics. When this happens, we should be ready and lean into them not run away from them. In this series, we’ll be looking at a framework for discussing these topics and walking through how best to answer them by 1) defining what it is and isn’t, 2) how is it bad, 3) how is it good, 4) what are the counterexamples, 5) how is it applied (ratcheting). 

In this episode, we discuss "what about those who never heard the Gospel?" 

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Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for Ash Wednesday, Matthew 6:16–21.

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

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The liberal arts have long been a cornerstone of higher education, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a broad understanding of the world. But within conservative Christian universities, the role of the liberal arts is increasingly under pressure. Balancing faith and intellectual freedom, academic rigor and doctrinal commitments, tradition and modern inquiry—these tensions raise crucial questions about the future of liberal arts education in religious institutions.

In Liberal Arts in the Crossfire, we explore the unique challenges facing liberal arts programs in conservative Christian universities. We examine issues such as censorship concerns, shifts in curriculum, political and cultural influences, and the struggle to maintain academic integrity while upholding religious identity.

📖 Whether you’re a student, educator, or simply interested in the intersection of faith and academia, this podcast offers an insightful and thought-provoking look into the evolving landscape of Christian higher education.

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Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for Quinquagesima, Luke 18:31–43.

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

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