Episodes
Monday Feb 19, 2024
TGC 359 - Thinking Out Loud (Lent 2)
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
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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TGC 358 — Jephthah’s Greater Vow
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Often the only thing we remember about Jephthah is his tragic vow. We, thus, miss the rest of the story and the greater vow contained therein. Explore the intriguing tale of Jephthah's greater vow in Judges 10-12, where he seeks the promise of the Lord. Uncover the complexities of this biblical narrative, delving into the faith, promises, and consequences woven into Jephthah's story. Join us in this insightful journey through Judges as we unravel the mysteries of Jephthah's vow and its profound implications.
Read the rest of this entry »Monday Feb 12, 2024
TGC 357 — Thinking Out Loud (Lent 1)
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for the First Sunday in Lent, Matthew 4:1–11.
Read the rest of this entry »Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
TGC 356 — Christian Vitalism
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Which way Lutheran man? Is it Hogwarts Lutheran or Heroic Lutheranism? Will we have the trappings of ancient liturgy and doctrine without being enlivened by the biblical witness and historic Lutheran doctrine and practice? Or will we find our life in these things, be enlivened by them, and fight for them? Which way, indeed?
- The Faith of Our Fathers: The Law of God Is Good and Wise: https://yourgrandfatherschurch.org/
- Kurt, Marquart, Antinomian Aversion to Sanctification? (p.22-24 of the PDF): http://www.ctsfw.net/media/pdfs/CTQTheologicalObserver67-3.pdf
Monday Feb 05, 2024
TGC 355 — Thinking Out Loud (Quinquagesima)
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for Quinquagesima, Luke 18:31–43.
Read the rest of this entry »Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
TGC 354 — Book Talk: Christ and the Church Devotional, by Andrew Richard
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
In this Book Talk, we discuss Christ and the Church devotion book with the author.
Monday Jan 29, 2024
TGC 353 — Thinking Out Loud (Sexagesima)
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for Sexagesima, Luke 8:4–15.
Read the rest of this entry »Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
TGC 352 — Tunes of Triumph
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
As a follow up to an earlier discussion on Training Martyrs for the Prize, we pick up in this episode to talk about hymns to aid in that training which instill melodic courage from harmonies of valor, tunes of triumph and chorales of victory in a mighty choir of martyrdom.
Read the rest of this entry »Monday Jan 22, 2024
TGC 351 — Thinking Out Loud (Septuagesima)
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for Septuagesima, Matthew 20:1–16.
Read the rest of this entry »Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
TGC 350 — The Cost in Counting
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
In 2 Samuel 24, David commits the sin of pride by ordering a census of Israel and Judah, disregarding God's will. This act displeases the Lord, leading Him to offer David a choice of three punishments. After repenting, David chooses a pestilence that affects the land. As a result, 70,000 people die, and David pleads for mercy. In this episode, we look not just at the facts but also where they lead.
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