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Casting Nets Podcast

by Casting Nets

Real Life, Living faith.... This is a show about thoughts on how to live life in a God pleasing way. We will tackle real events, hopefully find real ways to live a Christian life in those events. Our hosts are pastors in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS)

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  1. 374. It’s the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine. - Clean Energy and the Christian.

    Casting Nets is back, with new subjects to talk about. The first one is about Clean energy and the Christian https://wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/... https://www.castingnetspod.org/ Host: Pastor Will Harley Host: Pastor Dave Ruddat Song: Legendary Music by: CreatorMix.com Lets Rock Today by...

  2. 373. Martin Luther’s “Freedom of the Christian” (Part II “Subject to all”)

    For the English translation of "On the freedom of a Christian" go to https://www.castingnetspod.org/topics/freedom-of-a-christianWhat we will talk about:A Christian is a dutiful servant of all, subject to all. https://www.castingnetspod.org/Host: Pastor Will HarleyHost: Pastor Dave RuddatSong:...

  3. 372. Martin Luther's "The Freedom of a Christian" (part 1)

    For the English translation of "On the freedom of a Christian" go tohttps://www.castingnetspod.org/topics/freedom-of-a-christian What we will talk about: Setting of the letter CENTRAL THEME: " A Christian is perfectly free lord of all, subject to none (this show). A Christian is a perfectly…

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  4. 371. Other Factions and Sects (Formula of Concord Article XII)

    Episode 371 – "Other Factions and Sects" (Formula of Concord, Article XII)Casting Nets WELS Podcast This is a live-streamed episode from the Casting Nets Podcast, hosted by pastors of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). The episode covers Article XII of the Formula of Concord, which...

  5. 370. God's Eternal Foreknowledge and Election (Formula of Concord Article XI)

    The episode covers Article XI of the Formula of Concord, a key Lutheran confessional document from the 16th century. The main focus is on two closely related theological topics: God's eternal foreknowledge: How God knows all things, including future events, from eternity. Election (or...

  6. Recast. Week That Changed the World (from March 26,2021)

    In this episode of the Casting Nets WELS podcast, Pastors Will Harley and Dave Ruddat walk through the events of Holy Week — the final week of Jesus’ earthly ministry that culminated in His death and resurrection. Starting with the raising of Lazarus, they cover Palm Sunday, the cleansing of the...

  7. 369. Adiaphora (Formula of Concord Article X)

    TodayX. Church practices Next TimeXI. God's eternal Foreknowledge and ElectionXII. Other Factions and Sects.https://www.castingnetspod.org/Song: LegendaryMusic by: CreatorMix.comLets Rock Todayby leadsquidExplore the

  8. 368. The person of Christ and his Descent (Articles VIII and IX)

    Lutherans faced intense pressure from "Sacramentarian" (who, despite the name, were not sacramental) views that placed Christ's body far away in heaven, reducing the Supper to a symbolic memorial or spiritual ascent by faith alone. They leaned heavily that Jesus, as true man, cannot be everywhere...

  9. 367. Beyond the Pulpit: The Unscripted Life of Public Ministry

    Pastor Dave Ruddat takes you on a "behind-the-scenes" look at the ministry. The life of a pastor isn't just in the sermon you hear, but in the messy, beautiful, and unscripted moments in-between.https://www.castingnetspod.org/Song: LegendaryMusic by: CreatorMix.comLets Rock Todayby leadsquid

  10. 366 Unpacking the Real Presence in the Formula of Concord (Article VII The Holy Supper of Christ)

    Dive deep into one of the most debated and defended doctrines of the Reformation: the Lord's Supper. Lutherans faced intense pressure from "Sacramentarian" (who, despite the name, were not sacramental) views that placed Christ's body far away in heaven, reducing the Supper to a symbolic memorial…

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  11. 365. Formula of Concord. Just Do it (Article VI Third Use of the Law)

    "It is not possible for a person to deny the third use of the Law and be regarded as genuinely Lutheran. It is also true that the third use of the Law is improperly explained or applied, it can lead people to believe that striving to obey God's Law is the chief aim, purpose, or goal of the...

  12. 364. Formula of Concord. Good and Joyful (Article V Law and Gospel)

    Law and Gospel when viewed together, can be clearly understood. However, sometimes the Bible and the Reformers will say Gospel and we hear Law. Why is that? Join the show to find out why and how the Reformers confessed that the Law is good and the Gospel is joyful. Join us as we go through the…

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  13. 363. Formula of Concord. The Lasting Impact of Good Works (Article IV Good Works)

    You would think that good works and justification, concepts Luther wrestled with and Scripture settled, would be a no-brainer issue for those following after Luther. But because of the Leipzig Interim and Meddling Melanchthon and his disciple Georg Major, it was still an issue that needed…

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  14. 362. Formula of Concord. You are Right (Article III Righteousness of Faith)

    Everyone wants to be right and right with God., but how does God make us right with him? Join us as we go through the last document in the Book of Concord, which is called "The Formula of Concord." The Epitome and the Solid Declaration rehash and reaffirm what Luther identified in the Scriptures...

  15. 361. Formula of Concord (The Not-so Free Will)

    Join us as we go through the last document in the Book of Concord, which is called "The Formula of Concord." The Epitome and the Solid Declaration rehash and reaffirm what Luther identified in the Scriptures our role in justification and sanctification. TodayII. Free WillNext TimeIII. The...

  16. 360. Formula of Concord (Rule / Norm & Original Sin)

    Join us as we go through the last document in the Book of Concord, which is called "The Formula of Concord." Outline:Summary Content, Rule, and NormI. Original SinII. Free WillIII. The Righteousness of faith before God.IV. Good WorksV. The Law and the GospelVI The Third Use of God's LawVII The…

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  17. 359. Intro to the Formula of Concord (Background)

    Join us as we go through the last document in the Book of Concord, which is called "The Formula of Concord." After Luther's death, the Evangelical Lutheran church was not as solid as one might think. Satan wasn't finished harassing Christ's church, whether it was via persecution (involving…

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  18. Recast. War On Your Christmas

    Pastor William Harley and Pastor Dave Ruddat welcome Pastor James Enderle to talk about the War on Your Christmas. Books we mentioned: Unoffendable...

  19. 358. Year in Review 2025

    Listen in as we talk about how we grew, failed, and prevailed in 2025. We will talk about the personal, the community and the church. https://www.castingnetspod.org/Song: LegendaryMusic by: CreatorMix.comLets Rock Todayby leadsquid

  20. 357. Luther's Last Broadside Against Rome in Defense of the Gospel. (Smalcald Articles Part 3, Article 10-15)

    We will cover articles that made Rome furious: priests getting married, monks walking out of monasteries, and Luther basically saying most of medieval church law is hot air. Join the Conversation!Part IIIArticle X - Of Ordination.Article XI - Of the Marriage of Priests.Article XII - Of the...

  21. 356.Five Things We Are Thankful for in 2025

    Join us as Pastor Harley and Pastor Ruddat list their 5 things they are thankful for this year. Song: Legendary Music by: CreatorMix.com Lets Rock Today by leadsquid

  22. 355.The Church is the place to find what? Smalcald Articles (Part 3, Article 4-9)

    What are you looking for in your church family? Rules and rule keepers? What if they're a bunch of hypocrites and rule breakers? When disillusioned about church or church member behavior, let's get back to the basics of what the church is all about, the Gospel's comfort in as many ways as…

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  23. 354.The sin only Lutherans take seriously. Smalcald Articles (Part 3, Article 1-4)

    Join us as we continue our discussion on four short and monumentally important articles in the Smalcald Articles. (Sin, The Law, Repentance, and the Gospel). We take some time to talk about the only sin Lutherans take seriously: original sin. Part IIIArticle I - Of Sin.Article II - Of the...

  24. 353. Hammer or Scalpel. Luther and Melanchthon take on the papacy.

    Join us as we note the differences in style and scope between Luther's passionate, dogmatic Article IV and Melanchthon's measured, analytical Treatise, making for a compelling episode. Smalcald Articles: Part 2 Article IV - Of the Papacy. The Power Primacy of The Pope Next time Part IIIArticle I…

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  25. 352.Smalcald Articles Part 2, Articles 1-3

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  26. 351. Introduction and Part 1 Smalcald Articles: The Battleship of the Lutheran Reformation

    We introduce the Smalcald Articles, a document with a significantly different tone than the Augsburg Confession and its Apology (Defense) . We will begin by setting the historical context, covering the founding and purpose of the Schmalkaldic League League, the political side of things with…

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  27. 350. Free Will, Cause of Sin, and Good Works (Article 18,19, and 20) Apology of the Augsburg Confession

    In this episode, we finish up the Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article XVIII (Article 18) on Free will, Article XIX (Article 19) on the Cause of sin, and Article XX (Article 20) Good Works. We'll explore the historical context, the key arguments of the Lutheran reformers, and the…

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  28. 349.Communion and the Mass (Article 22 and 24) Apology of the Augsburg Confession.

    In this episode, we take and inwardly digest communion and the mass, from the Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article XXII (22) on receiving communion in both kinds and Article XXIV (24) on the nature of the Mass. We'll explore the historical context, the key arguments of the Lutheran...

  29. 348.Invocation to the Saints (17, 21) Apology of the Augsburg Confession

    Our love of those who have died in the LORD can, despite the best of intentions, take away from what Christ has done for us.. At the Diet of Augsburg, Lutheran confessors shared the way we can honor the saints, but that was not good enough for the Roman Catholic church. The apology lists a...

  30. 347. Order and Human Traditions Article 15, 16 Apology of the Augsburg Confession.

    Apology of the Augsburg Confession (Article 14, 15)Human Traditions a. the issue b. the theological heart c. what does God say d. that pastoral concernPolitical Order a. the issue b. the theological heart (two kingdoms) c. corrected misuses d. practical implicationsUnity between the two a.…

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  31. 346.Church Order (priests, vows, authority) Article 14, 23, 27 Apology of the Augsburg Confession.

    Apology of the Augsburg Confession (Article 14, 23, 27) While seemingly archaic subjects and not worth our time, the Gospel-centered nature of the this confession towards the hot-button topics of their day, have a lot to teach us. Pastor Harley and Ruddat tackle church order, marriage of priests,...

  32. 345.Satisfaction & Number of Sacraments. Book of Concord. Defense of the Augsburg Confession

    Satisfaction= What to do after/before you are forgiven. Lutherans and Catholics disagreed on Satisfaction. What about those fruits of repentance? What about hardships the LORD allows because of sin? And the final word on the number of sacraments. Article XIIb and XIII of the Apology of the…

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  33. 344.Repentance. Book of Concord. Defense of the Augsburg Confession

    Article XII of the apology of the Augsburg Confession. We look at Repentance from the Apology of the Augsburg Confession. What kind of religious movement gives up its power over consciences? Answer: Confessonal Lutheranism. Discover why and join the conversation.https://www.castingnetspod.org/⁠

  34. 343.Baptism, Lord's Supper, and Confession (Apology of the Augsburg Confession IX,X, XI)

    Baptism, Lord's Supper, and Confession (Apology Article IX, X, XI) Audio issues from previous episodes are fixed. www.castingnetspod.org

  35. 342.The Church. Book of Concord. Defense of the Augsburg Confession

    The Church (Articles VII and VIII (IV)We don't always understand that what is the church was answered differently in the time of the Reformation than it is now. However, there are things we can learn about how the reformers addressed this topic and still lessons we need to (re)learn.

  36. 341. Love and the Law Part 2. Book of Concord. Defense of the Augsburg Confession

    Part 2 of the discussion on the Apology (Defense) of the Augsburg confession.

  37. 340. Love and the Law part 1. Book of Concord. Defense of the Augsburg Confession

    Love and Law Explained We cover the first part of Article V(III) of the Apology of the Augsburg Confession "Love and Fulfilling the Law"

  38. 339.Justication II. Book of Concord. Defense of the Augsburg Confession

    Living Justified – The Practical Impact of JustificationSegment 1: The Comfort of Justification Assurance of salvation – no dependence on our worksComfort in Christ’s completed work on the cross (John 19:30)Personal peace knowing justification is secure (Romans 5:1)Segment 2: Justification and…

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  39. 338. Defense of the Augsburg Confession (Justification Part I)

    Understanding Justification – The Heart of the GospelSegment 1: Historical Context Background: Reformation context, why justification became centralPhilip Melanchthon’s defense against Roman Catholic misunderstandingsBrief comparison: Lutheran view vs. Catholic viewSegment 2: The Lutheran...

  40. 337. Defense of the Augsburg Confession

    Pastor Will Harley are back to apologize for what we believe, but we're not sorry. We introduce the Apology of the Augsburg Confession, and go through Articles I-III (God, Original Sin, and Christ)

  41. 336.Recast. Book of Concord - Augsburg Confession - Civil Government

    Recast of episode aired 1-13-2021 We don't want to pour more fuel in the fire that surrounds us today. But, it needs to be said that Christians are called to interact with the government and society in a vastly different way. Today we welcome back Don and discuss the joys of living our vocations…

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  42. 335.Recast. Book of Concord - Augsburg Confession - Ceremonies, Saints, Mass...Oh My

    Recast of an episode aired 12-18-2020. Today, Will, talks about Article 15, 21, 24 of the Augsburg Confession. This means we get the opportunity to talk about Church Rites, Saints, and the Mass. Hopefully, this will answer some of your questions about any of those topics.

  43. 334.Recast. Book of Concord - Augsburg Confession - Confession and Absolution

    Recast of an episode aired 12-11-2020 Today Will talks about the importance of confession and absolution. What a great time to see what our Savior Jesus has done for us and how we can share that with someone who really needs to hear that their sins are gone, they are forgiven. Join us for the...

  44. 333.Recast. Book of Concord - Augsburg Confession - Church

    Recast of an episode aired 12-4-2020 Today, Will talks about Church. What is the mark of the church? What is the difference between the visible church and the invisible church? Well if you ever wondered why certain things in Lutheran churches remain the same or why we don't have fellowship with...

  45. 332.Recast. Book of Concord - Augsburg Confession - Good Works

    Recast of an episode aired 11-20-2020 Today we talk about how Good Works flow from the faith worked in us by the Holy Spirit. We don't get in depth in examples because...well... we want to leave some of that for you to figure out. But we do discuss article 6 and 20 of the Augsburg Confession.…

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  46. 331.Recast. Book of Concord - Augsburg Confession - Sacraments

    recast of an episode aired 11-2-2020 We talk today about the life blood of the Church. The Sacraments are the very heart of the Church and their use are vital to her people. Join the conversation as we continue to talk about the Augsburg Confession.

  47. 330.Recast. Book of Concord - Augsburg Confession -Justification, The Call, and Orders

    recast of an episode aired 10-26-2020 Don and Will talk today about many portions of the Confessions. Yet, they all blend together. We get alittle goofy, but that is part of the fun in discussing. Join the conversation.

  48. 329.Recast. Book of Concord - Augsburg Confession - Jesus and Saints

    Recast of an episode aired 10-16-2020 Today, Don and Will talk about the Biblical confession of who Jesus Christ is. We discuss some insights into what he has done to save us from our sins and ourselves. We also talk about the saints, those believers now with the Lord. Join us as we continue our...

  49. 328.Recast.Book of Concord - Augsburg Confession - Original Sin

    recast of an episode aired 9-28-2020 We all have it. We all are born with it. Original Sin is the topic for today and boy do we have a good conversation about it. Join us as we talk about Original Sin and more important Jesus Christ.

  50. 327.Recast. Book of Concord - Augsburg Confession - Trinity

    recast of an episode aired 9-27-2020 How do you explain the Trinity? That is a great question and Don and Will don't come close to answering it. But they do have a great discussion as they tackle the first Article of the Augsburg Confession. Join the conversation, grab your copy of the Augsburg...

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