Foretaste of the Feast

In this episode, Pastor Ken, Kyle, and Ben close out their series on the Small Catechism, discussing the two appendices at the end of Luther's Small Catechism. They talk about how Luther's Daily Prayers and his Table of Duties give us concrete tools for the everyday faith God has given to us. Praying Luther's Small Catechism The Comfort of Luther's Daily Prayers in 2020 Small Catechism online Small Catechism App

In this episode, Pastor Ken, Kyle, and Ben continue their series on the Small Catechism, with part two of a two-part discussion on Holy Communion in Luther's Small Catechism. They talk about the relationship between faith and communion, various communion practices, and who can and should receive Holy Communion. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App

In this episode, Pastor Ken, Kyle, and Ben continue their series on the Small Catechism, by beginning a two-part discussion on Holy Communion in Luther's Small Catechism. They talk about what it is and isn't, the various names it goes by, and more. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App

In this episode, Pastor Ken, Kyle, and Ben continue their series on the Small Catechism, talking about private confession and absolution and how it is still a valuable part of the Christian life. They also discuss how Luther brought confession and absolution into the home. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App

In this episode, Pastor Ken, Kyle, and Ben continue their series on the Small Catechism, finishing a two-part discussion on baptism in Luther's Small Catechism and why baptism is not a mere even of our past, but a daily reality in our lives here and now. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App

In this episode, Pastor Ken, Kyle, and Ben continue their series on the Small Catechism, starting a two-part discussion on baptism, what it is, what it isn't, and what Luther's Small Catechism has to say on the matter. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App

In this episode, Pastor Ken, Kyle, and Ben continue their series on the Small Catechism and wrap up their discussion of the Lord's Prayer by looking at Luther's explanation of the fifth, sixth, and seventh petitions. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App

In this episode, Pastor Ken, Kyle, and Ben continue their series on the Small Catechism talking about the Lord's Prayer and looking at Luther's explanation of the second, third, and fourth petitions. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App

In this episode, Pastor Ken, Kyle, and Ben continue in their series on the Small Catechism and being a conversation on the Lord's Prayer looking at Luther's explanation of the introduction and the first petition. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App

Pastor Ken, Kyle, and Ben discuss the third article of the Apostles' Creed about who the Holy Spirit is, all that he does, and the now/not yet nature of the Christian faith. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App

Pastor Ken, Kyle, and Ben discuss the center of the Small Catechism, the second article of the Apostles' Creed, and the particulars of Luther's explanation of it. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App

In this episode, Pastor Ken, Kyle, and Ben discuss the first article of the Apostles' Creed and Luther's explanation in his Small Catechism. They talk about how Luther teaches who God is in the down-to-earth language of gifts and what God gives us as our almighty Father and creator. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App

In this episode, Pastor Ken, Kyle, and Ben wrap up their discussion of the Ten Commandments and their explanations in Luther's Small Catechism. They explore how commandments eight through ten and the conclusion get to the issue at the heart of the commandments. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App

In this episode, Kyle and Ben continue their series on Martin Luther's Small Catechism with commandments four through seven and God's design for loving our neighbors starting with those closest to us. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App

In this episode, Pastor Ken, Kyle, and Ben continue their series on Martin Luther's Small Catechism with an introduction to the Ten Commandments as the anchor of the Small Catechism. They talk about how the first commandment sets the theme for the catechism. And, they discuss the first three commandments and Luther's unique (for his time) explanations. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App

In this episode, Pastor Ken and Kyle welcome pastoral intern Ben Blobaum as a new co-host to kick off a new season and series on Martin Luther's Small Catechism. They talk about what Martin Luther's Small Catechism is, what's in it, why Luther wrote it, and why it's a book for every Christian in their life of faith and not some "textbook" for middle schoolers to learn for a few years and leave behind. Small Catechism online Small Catechism App

In this episode, Pastor Ken and Kyle cap off their look at Luke's Gospel by walking through Jesus's resurrection and the unique things Luke includes about what happened that first Easter Sunday. Scripture readings in this episode: Luke 24 Other episodes referenced in this episode: -Q & A - The Bible -A Study in Christian Apologetics - Unit 1: What is Apologetics?

After falling a week behind, Pastor Ken and Kyle wrap up their series on Holy Week in Luke's Gospel. In this episode, they look at his crucifixion, death, and burial and the unique things Luke shares in his gospel. Scripture readings in this episode: Luke 23:26-56 Get caught up with the previous episode in the series: Holy Week in Luke's Gospel - Jesus's Trial and Conviction For more on Palm Sunday and Holy Week, listen to our episode from last year: Palm Sunday & Holy Week, Year B, 2021

Due to some life circumstances beyond our control, we were unable to record the final episode of our series on Holy Week in Luke's Gospel. Instead, this week we're sharing a sermon Pastor Ken preached on March 27th, 2022, titled "What If Grace Like That Was Real?" Scripture passages: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Isaiah 12:1-6 Psalm 32 Click HERE to view and download Pastor Ken's sermon manuscript

In this episode, Pastor Ken and Kyle continue looking at Holy Week in Luke's Gospel. After being found guilty of being God, Jesus now stands before the political leaders of his day. Once again he's innocent. Scripture readings in this episode: Luke 23:1-25 Get caught up with last week's episode: Holy Week in Luke's Gospel - The Trials and Testimonies of Jesus and Peter For more on Palm Sunday and Holy Week, listen to our episode from last year: Palm Sunday & Holy Week, Year B, 2021