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What if your church work felt like a true calling rather than just a job? We had the pleasure of hosting Pastor Jason Scheler, who shares his journey from selfishness to servanthood and the powerful …

Unlock the transformative power of Lutheran education with insights from Dr. Thomas Wrege, who shares his extensive knowledge and experience in this episode. Discover how Lutheran schools approach ed…

What if the future of the church lies not in grand, imposing structures, but in the intimate connections made within small communities? Join us as we uncover the fascinating journey of Pastor Travis …

What does it take to go from fighter pilot to leader in higher education? We explore this intriguing question with Dr. Thomas Cedel, a man whose journey is as diverse as it is inspiring. From almost …

What if leadership wasn't about having all the answers, but about asking the right questions? Join us as we explore this paradigm shift with Dr. Vanessa Seifert, a respected leader in the Nebraska Di…

Discover the transformative power of Lutheran theology and mission work as we welcome the esteemed Dr. Detlev Schulz to our podcast. As a leading professor and missiologist at Concordia Theological S…

What if Martin Luther's 95 Theses still hold the key to understanding our modern world? Reverend Dr. Joel Okamoto joins us to uncover the timeless significance of Luther's challenge to the Roman Cath…

Paul Schult, a pastor from Redwood City, California, joins us for a captivating discussion on transforming faith and leadership within the church. Explore the journey of his congregation's rebranding…

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann as we tackle some of the most challenging ethical dilemmas facing church leaders today. As our political landscape heats up, Dr. B…

What if you were called to action by a viral video and found yourself on a mission halfway across the world? Meet Mike Warneke, the passionate founder of Fields of Dreams Uganda, whose journey began …

Reverend Dr. Harold Ristau joins us to share his remarkable journey from being a military chaplain in Canada and academic dean in Africa to leading Luther Classical College in Wyoming. In this episod…

Discover the transformative power of storytelling in film with our special guest, Temeko Richardson, a distinguished executive producer, director, and writer renowned for her inspirational works. Jou…

What if the future of theological education wasn't bound by the walls of traditional campuses? Reverend Jeff from the North American Lutheran Seminary joins us to unravel this intriguing possibility …

Do you have a dream to reach people with the gospel, but feel stuck? There is hope for you.

Join us on an incredible learning journey to discover, develop, and deploy your calling to bless the world …

Ever wonder how everyday believers can shape the future of their church without heading down the path of pastoral ordination? Meet Ty Schommer, a devoted deacon and co-vocational leader from Alaska, …

What if our disagreements could actually bring us closer together? Join us for an enlightening discussion on the art of disagreeing agreeably with our special guest, Matt Borrasso, pastor at Trinity …

Unlock the secrets of Martin Luther's profound theological insights with our special guest, Dr. Bob Kolb. Join us as we explore the evolution of Luther’s understanding of the devil's multifaceted rol…

Can demographic shifts and economic changes redefine the future of Concordia Plan Services? Explore this and more in our enlightening conversation with Jim Sanft. As we unpack the multifaceted challe…

Reverend Dr. David Schmitt has spent nearly three decades shaping the voices of future pastors, and today, he shares his wisdom on the art of preaching with us. Discover how he likens sermon crafting…

Unlock the secret to effective church leadership with insights from Vince Parks, one of the few ordained executive pastors in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Our conversation reveals how speciali…