Twice the Lutheran

What does God take away and what does God give to do his will? 

What and who oppose God's will on earth? Sometimes it me and you...

Of all the things worth valuing, what is the greatest treasure? And how do I increase the value of that treasure? 

Resharing this Easter Reading. I'll be gone this week for a ministry retreat, so no episode this week. See you when I get back! Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!

There are things in life pursuing and taking hold of. Let the scriptures tell you what those things are, and get in the fight!

Of all the petitions of the Lord's Prayer, this one is prayed against yourself. 

How to find real purpose in life: live for God's Kingdom. 

Being part of God's Kingdom changes the way I view the world...and the way I think. 

Kingdoms are still very real...and you're in one or the other. 

If you want to change your life, who you are must change first. Let's talk about how to get that done. 

Does the Bible give lots of rules? And what do I do if I've let God down?

What special connection do we have with God's name? How do we keep that name Holy? 

Why is it important to know that our Father is IN HEAVEN? And what is God's name anyway?

With big promises comes big petitions. Why does God call himself "Father" and not "coach" or "therapist?" Because he wants to be closer to you than that...

Hot take: must Christians support Israel? And how is Got the Father different from our regular dads? 

Should Christians celebrate Halloween? What does God do that makes him our Father? 

What role do emotions play or not? And what makes God our Father?

You can pray for anything and anyone! And yes, you can pray for things God hasn't promised. 

Why does God hear the prayers of Christians only? What prayers will God always answer "yes?"

Who alone merits our prayers? Also, what's the difference between being a sinner and living in sin and how does it impact our prayers?

In this episode, we'll discuss the foundational requirements of a God-pleasing prayer, the events of this past week (September 10th, 2025), and dispense with the nonsense of Theodicy (aka "the problem of evil"). 

This one is a mish-mash episode! In this episode we'll talk about personal responsibility - prompted by our last discussion on Repentance and Masculinity. Enjoy!

This episode is distinctly counter-cultural and therefore toxic. Listener beware, (but also enjoy)! What is the difference between a Christian man and a Christian boy and how does it clash with culture? Find out!

How does having two sides to me impact how I live? Let's discuss! 

Did you miss me?! Because I missed you! What a better thing to talk about after the longest Twice the Lutheran break ever than the gospel?

The power of God should terrify us...the mercy of Christ moves us. 

Where does evil come from and why is it so tempting? The answer might be closer than you think...

I know we're excited about post-resurrection bodies, but what about our pre-resurrection ones? How does the resurrection impact how I feel about my body now? 

There will be two very different experiences on Judgement Day. Make sure you're with the right crowd! 

How do you know how to interpret the Bible? It's pretty easy...the Bible itself tells you! Let's apply that principle to Millennialism....

Let's keep talking about Judgement Day, it's events and the final destination options. 

Why do we make vows, and what does that have to do with judgement day? Tune in and find out!

Back again!! Let's get into the last bits of the Third Article and discuss DEATH! 

Let’s continue our look at article three!

The title for this episode only sorta works if you know what they say about a gift-horse. Why do some miss out on the gift? Because they look to the Law...

How can a just God declare the guilty innocent? Doesn't that violate reason and justice? Let's discuss it!

How do we clarify the foundation of our unity? What happens if we compromise? In this episode, we'll also transition into the latter part of the Third Article. 

What does the Bible say about churches that don't teach rightly? Let's find out what we should do...

Some heavier subject matter today. We'll discuss a few particulars about expressions of fellowship. And I'll even share where I think my church needs to grow in that area. Join the conversation!

Why are there so many different churches? How do you know which one to join? Tune in to find out how to test a church!

What do we mean when we say "church?" And why is the church invisible? Let's find out!

Why does the Holy Spirit give gifts? Are there some gifts that have expired? All that and a dash of laughter contained within this episode!

This episode is part of this good life. How do we know what good things to do for God? Engage with him in that conversation in the Word!

Merry Christmas! Let's continue talking about how the Holy Spirit's work changes everything about how we live! 

Been gone for too long! Let's continue our adventure in the Third Article! Ignore the glitch early in the episode...I bumped a button during recording and had to try and repair the episode. 

We used to be darkness. Not in the darkness, but actually THE DARKNESS. That's what makes the Holy Spirits work all the more amazing...

Okay, okay, that title might be clickbait-y. But YOU were elected, and the season was...eternity! 

Where does faith come from and how do I get it? And, when life kicks me in the teeth, how do I keep the faith? 

In the transition from the 2nd Article to the 3rd Article, we'll talk about why we should act right and a little about the weakness of "be better" preaching. 

I'm back! Let's talk a little bit more about Judgement Day and WHY Christ purchased you.