Scripture First

What is the most important word in all of Scripture?

Dr. Steven Paulson, Luther House of Study’s Director of Lutheran Theology, joins the podcast to teach Adam and Mason about the foundation of the ch…

What does it mean to be tormented by a demon? 

In this week’s episode of Scripture First, Luther House of Study’s co-directors, Dr. Chris Croghan and Sarah Stenson, field questions from Adam, Kiri, an…

Is it possible not to doubt? 

In this week's episode of Scripture First, Luther House of Study’s co-director, Sarah Stenson, fields questions from Adam, Kiri, and Mason about the dramatic and well-kno…

We hear about it in church, but what actually is daily bread?

This week, Luther House of Study’s co-director, Dr. Chris Croghan, joins the podcast to discuss the famous event: Jesus feeding the five t…

If Jesus isn’t telling us what we’re supposed to do when he tells parables, what do they mean? 

This week, Luther House of Study’s Chair of Lutheran Theology, Dr. Steven Paulson, joins the podcast to …

How powerful is the devil?  

This week, Luther House of Study’s co-directors, Dr. Chris Croghan and Sarah Stenson, join the podcast to talk about the Parable of the Weeds.

You’ll hear Adam, Kiri, and M…

Why does Jesus speak in parables?

This week, Luther House of Study’s co-director, Sarah Stenson, joins the podcast to talk about one of Jesus’ most famous parables: the Parable of the Sower.

You’ll hea…

What are the heavy burdens Jesus is asking to take?

This week, Luther House of Study’s co-director, Dr. Chris Croghan, joins the podcast to talk about how Jesus didn’t come to bring justice and fairne…

What is preaching? Who does it? What are you supposed to say? 

This week, Luther House of Study’s Director of Lutheran Theology, Dr. Steven Paulson, joins the podcast to talk about the sermon Jesus gi…

How is fear of the Lord the beginning of wisdom? What actually is hell? Jesus isn’t bringing peace? 

This week, Luther House of Study’s co-directors, Dr. Chris Croghan and Sarah Stenson, join the podc…

Is racism a disease Jesus can cure? What is our bondage to sin? What does it mean that Jesus gives the disciples authority? 

This week, Luther House of Study’s co-director, Sarah Stenson, joins the po…

What is a disciple and how do you make one? 

This week, Luther House of Study’s co-director, Dr. Chris Croghan, joins the podcast to talk about Jesus giving his disciples (and us!) the Great Commissio…

This week, Luther House of Study’s Director of Lutheran Theology, Dr. Steven Paulson, joins the podcast to talk about Jesus following up his crucifixion and resurrection with something even more incr…

"I have conquered the world.” -Jesus  

(…What does that mean?) 

This week, Luther House of Study’s Director of Lutheran Theology, Dr. Steven Paulson, joins the podcast to discuss how Jesus was able to …

How can you have everything the human race needs in one sentence? 

This week, Luther House of Study’s co-directors, Sarah Stenson and Dr. Chris Croghan, join the podcast to talk about the passage comm…

Is Jesus exclusive? Why are Millennials hesitant to preach Christ? 

This week, Luther House of Study’s co-director, Sarah Stenson, joins the podcast to talk about the passage where Jesus says, "I am t…

What is election? What does it mean that Jesus is jealous?  

This week, Luther House of Study’s co-director, Dr. Chris Croghan, joins the podcast to talk about John 10:1-10, the passage where Jesus ca…

Why were the men kept from recognizing Jesus? Who’s responsible for sin?

This week, Luther House of Study’s Director of Lutheran Theology, Dr. Steven Paulson, joins the podcast to talk about the Road …

We should take after Thomas? Why are the disciples afraid? How does Jesus actually give peace? 

This week, both of Luther House of Study’s co-directors, Sarah Stenson and Dr. Chris Croghan, join the p…

A great earthquake, appearing like lightning! Rising from the dead? How could you not be afraid? 

During this Holy Week, we welcome Luther House of Study’s co-director, Sarah Stenson, to the podcast t…