The Gottesdienst Crowd

TGC 477 – Tackling Tough Topics (Never Heard)

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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TGC 476 — Thinking Out Loud (Ash Wednesday)

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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TGC 475 – The Church’s Year of Grace (Lent 1)

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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TGC 474 — Liberal Arts in the Crossfire

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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TGC 473 — Thinking Out Loud (Quinquagesima)

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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TGC 472 - The Church’s Year of Grace (Quinquagesima)

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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TGC 471 - Romanizing Tendencies?

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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TGC 470 — Thinking Out Loud (Sexagesima)

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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TGC 469 - The Church’s Year of Grace (Sexagesima)

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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TGC 468 - Weaker Vessels and Lords

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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