Talking About Our Beautiful Savior

Vicar Joel Schewe joins us again for our Ascension episode! Plus, we work through the 8th Commandment.

This week we explore the 7th Commandment and God's view of our possessions. Plus, a biblical approach to Christian obedience.

This week we talk about the exclusive inclusivity of Jesus being the only way to heaven. Plus, a longer discussion about what God is protecting in the 6th Commandment.

This week we celebrate Jesus being our Good Shepherd. Plus, the 5th Commandment!

Carrie is back, and we're talking the 4th Commandment! Plus, Jesus restores hope to us and to the disciples on the road to Emmaus.

We're on the road in Traverse City, Michigan! Carrie is presenting at a conference, so the boys helped me out as cohosts again. We talk about the peace Jesus brings through the proof of his resurrection!

Holy Week edition! We are joined by two special young guests this week as we discuss Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter.

It's Palm Sunday, and we're praising our King! Plus, the 2nd Commandment.

This week we explore Jesus' defeat of death and the gift of eternal life. Plus, the 1st Commandment!

This week we look at the way God gives us sight when we are spiritually blind! Plus, we start a new series on Luther's Small Catechism.

This week we're talking about God providing water for the Israelites and dying for the ungodly! Plus, lessons in humility from the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector.

This week we focus on faith as the gift we needed from God! Plus, home discipleship is critical!

Lent has officially begun! This week we discuss Jesus as our Champion and some of the basics of the Lord's Supper.

This week we celebrate Transfiguration! Jesus, take us to the mountain where we see your glory! Plus, the trust of a widow in giving her offering.

We are joined by a special guest this week: Vicar Joel Schewe! We discuss Jesus' call for us to be the Salt and Light. Plus, the point of the Good Samaritan parable is different than we often think.

This week we see how God teaches us some counterintuitive ways to view life, especially in terms of blessings. Plus, teachable moments of faith!

This week we celebrate Jesus as the Light of the World! Plus, we look at God's providence through the lens of Jesus feeding the 5,000.

This week we worship the Lamb of God! Plus, Jesus heals a centurion's servant from long range.

It' s a solo episode this week as we celebrate Baptism of Our Lord! We Jesus as the Anointed One and walk through the account of Ruth.

It's another Wisconsin episode, featuring my sister and dad! We celebrate Epiphany and the way God draws the nations toward His light!

This week we look at Jesus' flight to Egypt and a God who is distressed in our distress!

It's Immanuel Week! We discuss God's promise in Isaiah and His explanation to Joseph of His salvation plan.

This week we talk about Advent preparation and the joy of the Messiah's arrival!

This week we talk Samson and the Imminent Arrival of Christ as Judge!

The new Church Year is upon us, and we get ready for the Imminent Arrival of our King. Plus, the ups and downs of Gideon's leadership.

It's New Church Year's Eve as we come to the end of the church year with Christ the King Sunday. King Jesus rules all things! Plus, the taking of Jericho.

It's Last Judgment week! We discuss how this often scary sounding event can bring us peace when we listen to Jesus. Plus, Israel finally enters the Promised Land.

This week we get to explore how God's grace leads to joy, especially in a man named Zacchaeus. Plus, the Bronze Snake!

Saints Triumphant edition! We talk 12 spies, John's vision of heaven, and the stamina of the saints in Hebrews 11.

Reformation Edition! Today we talk about the calling of Matthew and freedom from sin through Christ alone.

This week we celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Wisconsin Synod! We are thankful that Christ works through us.

This week we're talking God's generosity and our gratitude! That includes manna, post-Flood thanksgiving, and a healed leper!

The Red Sea + Spiritual Grittiness + Faith/Duty = Episode #158

This week we talk about Jesus cleansing the temple and the need to focus on what matters in eternity!

We see God's power and restraint in the Ten Plagues! Also we discuss how God wants us to view the money He entrusts to us.

This week we explore the Lost and Found concepts in Luke 15 and Hosea 3. Plus, Jesus as an obedient 12-year-old!

This week we discuss Jesus' instruction to "count the cost." Our mindset about discipleship is important! Also Simeon and Anna meet the long-expected Jesus.

This week we explore the realities of pride and the way God is able to provide humble service through us!

It's a Fall Kick-Off Preview! God's creation of Adam and Eve + the Narrow Door = Episode 152.

This week we discuss Jesus' promise that his Word will divide! That Word is a fire and a hammer!

It's a special Wisconsin edition for our sesquicentennial episode! Pastor Groth is joined by his sister Ashley and his dad Jim to discuss our upcoming Mission Sunday.

This week we discuss the way God wants us to view our posessions. Our worth is not in what we own!

This week we look at the healing at Bethsaida and the one thing needful!

This week is all about prayer! Lord, teach us to pray!

This week we discuss God's providence and serving a neighbor in need.

This week we look at the mystery of the baby in the basket and then discuss God sending Ezekiel to a tough audience.

This week we look at Queen Esther and the total commitment God is looking for from His people.

This week we celebrate 40 years of Pastor Westra's pastoral ministry and look at God's response to Israel's idolatry in the book of Ezekiel.

This week we celebrate Trinity Sunday and walk through Philip's evangelism work with a man from Ethiopia.

This week we celebrate Pentecost, and the Holy Spirit gets the spotlight! Also, King Josiah carries out an Old Testament Reformation.