The Gottesdienst Crowd

TGC 384 - Weaknesses of the Lectionary

In this episode, we talk about how to address, not so much the weaknesses of the lectionary, but of our current practice and circumstances, so that the whole counsel of God may be taught. 

Here is the original blog post on the subject: Heath Curtis, Addressing Weaknesses of the Lectionary

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TGC 383 - Thinking Out Loud (Feast of Trinity)

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for The Feast of the Most Holy Trinity, John 3:1-17.

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TGC 382 - Order of Creation in the Family

Why does God give order? In this episode, we explore the reasons for God’s good order in the family, and why we should embrace it. 

Andrew Preus presentation at Marriage & Family Conference, Cole Camp, MO. 

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TGC 381 - Thinking Out Loud (Pentecost)

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for The Feast of Pentecost, Acts 2:1–21; John 14:23–31.

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TGC 380 - Antinomian Distaste for OT Particularity

At the Faith of Our Fathers Conference, Ramirez presented on The Antinomian Distaste for Old Testament Particularity. In this discussion, we focus on some of those particularities and how to combat them.

Resources mentioned:

• God’s Hand in Our Lives (Sunday School Curriculum)
• Lutheran Treasures of Old Missouri — Bible Study Resources
• CFW Walther, “Slavery, Humanism, and the Bible."

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TGC 379 - Thinking Out Loud (Easter 7)

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for The Seventh Sunday of Easter, John 15:26-16:4.

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TGC 378 - Thinking Out Loud (Easter 6)

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for The Sixth Sunday of Easter, John 16:23–33.

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TGC 377 - Thinking Out Loud (Easter 5)

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for The Fifth Sunday of Easter, John 16:5-15

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TGC 376 - On Morale

There is always some program of concern for the wellness of clergy and other church workers. While laudable, there is a missing component. In this episode, we discuss the biggest issue with those serving in the Office of the Ministry: namely morale. 

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TGC 375 - Thinking Out Loud (Easter 4)

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for The Fourth Sunday of Easter, John 16:16–22.

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