The Concordia Publishing House Podcast

Latest Episodes:

The Christian Conscience with Rev. Brian Kachelmeier Sep 02, 2020

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Is your conscience healthy or is it troubled today? We're joined by the Reverend Brian Kachelmeier to talk about how the conscience is formed and the one place where a troubled conscience can find comfort. Rev. Kachelmeier is the author of Reading Isaiah with Luther.

Faith in the Shadow of a Pandemic with Rev. Dr. John Pless and Rev. Dr. Jacob Corzine Aug 29, 2020

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We know that all things work together for good for those who love God. This is true even in the midst of a pandemic. How do we balance the hope we have in God's promises with the fear and uncertainty we are facing and day to day life, and how do we continue to serve our neighbor in the midst of these challenges?
Our guests are Dr. John Pless and Dr. Jacob Corzine. They are the coauthors of the new book, Faith in the Shadow of a Pandemic.

In Pursuit of Peace with Dan Paavola Aug 26, 2020

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Peace is hard to define and harder to achieve. Pandemic fears, political bickering, protests, financial fears, uncertainty about school, safety. The list of things that have the potential to disturb our peace could go on…and on. When our peace is disturbed and life makes no sense, where do we turn?

Joining us to talk about the pursuit of peace is Dr. Dan Paavola. Dan is professor of theology, especially in the New Testament at Concordia University Wisconsin. He also teaches in the areas of preaching and congregational teaching. He grew up on a Minnesota farm and enjoys motorcycles, antique cars and running.

Lifelong Faith Learning for Adults with Rev. Dr. Pete Jurchen Aug 22, 2020

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How do adults learn differently than children, and what does this mean for teaching and learning the faith? Today we’ll be taking a crash course on how to approach teaching adults. Our instructor is the Rev. Dr. Pete Jurchen.

Faith and Social Media with Rev. A. Trevor Sutton Aug 19, 2020

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If you are one of the 90% of Americans who use social media, let me ask you a question. How does it make you feel? Connected? Isolated? Happy? Insecure? Powerful? Hopeful? Depressed? Angry?

Today we’ll be talking about how we can use social media well with our guest, A. Trevor Sutton.

Trevor is associate pastor at St. Luke Lutheran church in Haslett, MI. He is also the author of several books, including Clearly Christian: Following Jesus in this Age of Confusion.

Maintaining our Identity in the Midst of Struggle with Alfonso Espinosa Aug 15, 2020

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Struggles. We all have them. Whether the struggles you face are big or small, it's important to remember that these struggles do not define your identity. Our guest is the Rev. Dr. Alfonso Espinosa. Dr. Espinosa is the author of Faith That Sees Through the Culture.

Overcoming Challenges Through Perseverance with Donna Snow Aug 12, 2020

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What challenges are you facing today? I suspect that most of us have a handful, or more, of challenges that we are struggling to conquer. Some of these may be short term challenges. Others might be really big. Maybe, you have that one big thing that never seems to go away. Then what?

How do you put one foot in front of the other over and over until that one thing has been toppled?

Today, Donna Snow is joining us to talk about perseverance in the face of lifes challenges. Along the way she’ll give us tips to confront the challenge, comfort, and most importantly, hope.

Donna Snow is a life-long Texan and coffee lover. She is an adventurous traveler, avid reader, dabbling gardener and closet chef, and home is always her favorite place to be. She has authored over 35 Bible studies, including Perseverance: Praying through Life’s Challenges,

Tips for Christian Leaders and Coaches in the World of Youth Sports with Jim Pingel Aug 08, 2020

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The influence of the men and women who coach youth sports extends far beyond simply teaching the xs and os of the game. The hours spent at practice, at games, often in the school building gives these coaches a tremendous amount of influence in the lives of their players. How can Christian coaches balance the game scorecard with the life and faith scorecards they possess?

Joining us today to help provide answers to this question is Dr. Jim Pingel. Coach Pingel is the Dean of the School of Education at Concordia University Wisconsin. He has also served as a basketball and volleyball coach and an administrator and teacher at two different Lutheran high schools. The author of One Team One Spirit, Inspiration for the Christian Coach, he is a passionate advocate for the integration of biblical faith lessons throughout the curriculum and co-curriculars.

Poetry of the Psalms with Tim Saleska Aug 05, 2020

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The Psalms are filled with emotion, beauty, and wisdom. How does understanding the poetry of the psalms enhance our understanding of the Book of the Bible? How does it help us to slow down in our personal devotion time, letting us be shaped by the Scripture? Joining us today to talk about the beauty of the Psalms is Dr. Tim Saleska.

Tim is an Old Testament scholar, dean of Ministerial Formation at Concordia Seminary, and author of the new Concordia Commentary, Psalms 1-50. When he isn’t teaching or writing, you might find him on the sidelines coaching Preacher Basketball.

Healing Racial Divides with Rev. B. Keith Haney Aug 01, 2020

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The racial divide in America is frustratingly complex and deeply emotional. As we’ve seen it can erupt into protests and violence. Each side approaches the issue from a vastly different perspective and experience. Today we’re joined by the Rev. Keith Haney. We’ll be talking about the issues that divide us and how Scripture points us to a hopeful path forward.

Rev. Haney is Assistant to the President for Missions, Human Care, and Stewardship for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Iowa District West. He has been an ordained pastor for 27 years, and has served multi-ethnic urban congregations in Detroit, St. Louis, and Milwaukee. He is the author, having written numerous devotionals, and the Bible study One Nation Under God: Healing Racial Divides in America.