A Brief History of Power

Dr Adam Koontz talks about how churches should decide which missions to support and where to send their money. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills answer listener questions about Why Walther decried the theater, whether women should be silent in Bible class, Ananias and Sapphira, sending money to Synod, and evangelical language about conversion. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsors, Ad Crucem, Memento, and Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz talks about why Lutherans are less involved in politics than other denominations and what we can do about it. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Check out the Institute for Classical Lutheran Education Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about why young Mormons are leaving the LDS, what trad Mormonism looks like, and the institutional structure that it was founded on. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsors, Ad Crucem, Memento, and Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz talks about Lutheran martyrs and missionary efforts throughout history Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about an icon of western films, "The Searchers" Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsors, Ad Crucem, Memento, and Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz talks about the danger of material possessions, and how both material and immaterial gifts are meant to be used. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Check out the Institute for Classical Lutheran Education Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about how the internet has changed discourse and fragmented society, the problems of irascibility and cynicism, and look at conversations about vestments as an example of not understanding our own history. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsors, Ad Crucem, Memento, and Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz talks about whether we should treat Israel like any other nation, and how building a state upon an ideology gets in the way of maintaining peace. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Check out the Institute for Classical Lutheran Education Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the hatred of the young for the old and indifference of the old for the young, how economic changes widen generational divide, and and troubles pastors face in the church. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsors, Ad Crucem, Memento, and Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz talks about tactics for local evangelism, how to train people for internet evangelism, and models of pastoral training. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Hardboiled Fiction and it's adaption into Noir Film, and its reflection of the culture and the human heart. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsors, Ad Crucem, Memento, and Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz talks about how we preach about the law and the errors of legalism and antinomianism. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz talks about the predicted trend of increased bi-vocational ministry and what Paul wrote about pastors making their living. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsors, Ad Crucem, Memento, and Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz talks about Christian Nationalism and how the debates around it in the church relate to the proclamation of the gospel. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills answer listener questions about the translation of the Bible into Japanese, linguistic idiosyncrasies, and doctrine and practice. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsors, Ad Crucem, Memento, and Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz talks about the two primary ways of bringing people into the church and the supposed conflict between them. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Col Willie Grills shares stories of the circuit riders of yesteryear and talks about bringing the word of God even where it is difficult. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsors, Ad Crucem, Memento, and Gnesio Health Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz answers a listener question about LCMS internal conflicts and why the structure of synodical polity isn't designed for the people who now comprise it. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz talks with Dr Dylan Thompson about the beauty and complexity of creation, how modern medicine thinks it can control nature, and modern science parallels alchemy. Check out Dr Thompson's book from Ad Crucem Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsors, Ad Crucem, Memento, and Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Charlie Ungemach of Gird Up Ministries continues talking with Dr Adam Koontz about the polarization of politics, the need to proclaim the whole word of God, and how to talk to people who have no reference for Christianity. Watch the full episode Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about why depression is such a common problem among pastors, why modern medical practice struggles to cure it, and the application of the Gospel to depression. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsors, Ad Crucem, Memento, and Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Charlie Ungemach of Gird Up Ministries talks with Dr Adam Koontz about putting political loyalties for the Christian  in their right place, and how culture and media affects generational differences. Watch the full episode Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about pastors taking calls and moving across the country, how to know when to leave for another church, and LCMS congregational culture and leadership. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsors, Ad Crucem, Memento, and Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz talks about growing in knowledge and wisdom, and the importance of reading and reflection. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz talks about the Roman Catholic positions on war and immigration since the Second Vatican Council. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the establishment of Lutheran synods in America, the problem with elevating cultural norms to the level of Biblical standards, and caring too much about internal politics. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Thanks to our sponsors, Ad Crucem and Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz talks about the duties of the pastor and helping those struggling in them. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills discuss Christianity in feudal Japan and whether persecution is good for the Church. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Thanks to our sponsors, Ad Crucem and Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz talks about nihilism and its causes in our current age. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

In This BHoP Classics rebroadcast Dr Adam Koontz talks about Zionism, its origins in 19th century nationalism, the establishment of Jewish nation state, the politics of Jews in the diaspora, and the confusion of Christian Zionism. Scripture references for the episode include Romans 9-11, 1 Thessalonians 2, and John 18 Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsors, Ad Crucem and Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz talks at Lutherske Fordybelsesdage about how living our lives defined by God's creation and speaking to those who are living in rebellion against it. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Check out the 2026 Men's Gathering Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the historical Christian idea of Just War, how modern armaments and media change how people think about war, how a wrong understanding of the temple leads to Zionism, and the distinction between Shia and Sunni Islam. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Thanks to our sponsors, Ad Crucem and Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz talks at Lutherske Fordybelsesdage about how Luther understands the creation account in Genesis and the age of the earth. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Check out the 2026 Men's Gathering Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about congregations giving to missions with different confessions, the outsized role of Japan in American culture and history, and pastoral formation at Loehe's time in Germany. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Thanks to our sponsors, Ad Crucem and Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz talks about the importance of marriage and what individuals, churches, and society at large can do to facilitate and encourage it. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Check out the 2026 Men's Gathering Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Policy Based Governance in the church, the life and works of Dr. Arthur Carl Piepkorn, and unapproachable pastors. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Thanks to our sponsors, Ad Crucem and Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz talks about what causes coldness and distrust between Lutheran congregations and how cooperation and trust can be fostered in both the laity and the clergy. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Check out the 2026 Men's Gathering Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Ray Kroc and his role in the rise of McDonald's, the developments of the Burger Wars, and comparisons with denominational inconsistency.  Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Thanks to our sponsors, Ad Crucem and Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Col Willie Grills talks about Nitobe Inazō and his book Bushido: The Soul of Japan, and how it shaped the West's perception of samurai.  Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Check out the 2026 Men's Gathering Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk answer listener questions about the written or implied confessions of typical American congregations, having a knowledge and confidence in the Scriptures, distinctions between the sacraments, and seeking counsel from one's friends and pastor. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Thanks to our sponsors, Ad Crucem and Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz talks to Jarryd Allison about his experience using Memento, the benefits of fasting, and potential objections. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Check out the 2026 Men's Gathering Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the film Dirty Harry, the significance of the time and place of its setting, why its portrayal of justice outside the law appeals to its audience, and the changes in policing in the last fifty years. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Thanks to our sponsors, Ad Crucem and Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz answers listener emails about the making of film, and the communion practices of the early Christian church. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Check out the 2026 Men's Gathering Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz interviews Pr Joshua Tinkham about the history of the Baptist confessions, Associationalism, and the Baptist understanding of the sacraments. Pr Joshua Tinkham - Covenant Community Church, Founders Seminary Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Thanks to our sponsors, Ad Crucem and Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Brian Yamabe talks with Dr Adam Koontz about the scriptural and historical modes of pastoral formation, the changing nature of education in the internet age, and expectations for what will come in the future. Listen to the full interview Here or on YouTube Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Check out the 2026 Men's Gathering Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz follows up the episode on elites by talking about their purpose, what separates them from the merely rich or influential, and how a democratic society produces leaders focused on appearances. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Thanks to our sponsors, Ad Crucem and Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Brian Yamabe talks with Dr Adam Koontz about the benefits and drawbacks of different approaches to pastoral formation and what that education needs to achieve. Listen to the full interview Here or on YouTube Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about David Lynch's film Lost Highway, confronting your own sin, and why the film portrays the horror of evil so well. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Thanks to our sponsors, Ad Crucem and Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Brian Yamabe talks with Dr Adam Koontz about the Koinonia gathering which discussed pastoral formation issues, and the positions on either side of the debate. Listen to the full interview Here or on YouTube Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny