The Gottesdienst Crowd

This episode examines the recent charges of "Romanizing tendencies" within the LCMS over the past decade. We explore debates over liturgy, vestments, sacramental theology, and church practices, considering why some see a drift toward Rome while others argue for a faithful Lutheran recovery of historic worship and doctrine.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Kieschnick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjsZlf4nW68&t=1989s  29:20ff
• Tim Ahlman saying "Roman" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIiAnPXJKx4&t=30s  34:30ff
• Beane’s Rumble monologue: https://rumble.com/v5hurgc-on-romanization.html

 

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Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for Sexagesima, Luke 8:4–15.

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

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The Holy Scriptures give clear but oftentimes uncomfortable direction to husbands and wives regarding their responsibilities and duties in marriage. Too often this out-of-style language drives Christian couples away from the Bible and the spiritual counsel of their pastor and toward secular marriage books and therapists. Learn how these challenging words from Peter in 1 Peter 3 can help you have a happier, healthier, and more faithful marriage. 

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Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for Septuagesima, Matthew 20:1–16.

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

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In this Book Talk, Heath Curtis discusses his new book The Small Town Lutheran Church & Pastor: A Concise Pastoral Theology for Pastors and Boards of Elders, with special emphasis on the chapter devoted to worship. 

 

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Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for The Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord,  Matthew 17:1-9.

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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 Feast of the Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord,  Luke 2:22–40.

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