Rejoice! Rejoice! LSB 357, O Come, O Come Emmanuel is one of the most recognizable Advent hymns in our hymnody. Learn from Peter Reske as he walks us through the history and meaning behind the text, tune, and themes of this beloved hymn. Peter Reske is Senior Editor of Music/Worship at Concordia Publishing House. Learn more…

LSB 332, Savior of the Nations, Come is a favorite hymn during the season of Advent. Learn the story behind the tune, text, and translation of this beloved hymn. Peter Reske is Senior Editor of Music/Worship at Concordia Publishing House. Learn more about the Lutheran Service Book and the Lutheran Service Book Companion to the…

Witnessing in a loving way to the Muslim community can seem overwhelming. In this episode, Dr. Abjar Bahkou gives an overview of the Islamic faith and a guide to compassionately evangelize to our Muslim neighbors. Dr. Bahkou is an associate professor of Practical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. He has written numerous books and…

Advent marks the beginning of a new church year and season with a focus of reflecting on how the Israelites waited for their Savior mirrors how we wait for His return. During the season of Advent, there are many hymns that Lutherans love. The stories behind the hymns are just as compelling as the reasons…

The New Testament Book of James presents a profound message of what it means to live a sanctified life. Rev. Dr. Curtis Giese, author of James—Concordia Commentary, introduces us to the depth and richness of James in this episode. Dr. Giese is a professor in the Theology Division of Concordia University Texas (in Austin), where…

Diagnosed with breast cancer when she was pregnant with her fourth child, Heidi Floyd presents a message of faith in God’s promises in all circumstances. Heidi shares her powerful story with us in this episode. Heidi Floyd is a sought after influencer with over 10 years of experience in healthcare advocacy and breast cancer activism….

This episode originally aired on October 17, 2020 The Reformation had a profound impact on the hymnody of the Lutheran Church. Today, we’ll be talking about the musical shifts that occurred during the Reformation era with our guest, Peter Reske. Peter is the senior editor of music and worship resources here at Concordia Publishing House….

Pastor Jeff Leininger talks with us about campus ministry and shares ideas on how your congregation can stay connected with students while they are away at college. Rev. Jeff Leininger is the campus pastor at Concordia University Chicago and the author of Callings for Life: God's Plan, Your Purpose.

Have you ever stopped to consider how the technology that you use is affecting you? Pastor-psychiatrist duo Rev. A. Trevor Sutton and Dr. Brian Smith have teamed up to help you evaluate your technology use through a Christian perspective in their new book,  Redeeming Technology: a Christian Approach to Healthy Digital Habits.   

What do teens wish that adults knew about them? Teens participating in the 2021 YouthLead program answered this question thoughtfully and honestly. Julianna Shults joins us to share their answers.  Julianna is a Director of Christian Education serving at LCMS Youth Ministry. Read the article What Teen Leaders Want Adult Leaders to Know  on youthESource….