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Journey through Church History | Christa Petzold

In this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast, Elizabeth Pittman is joined by Christa Petzold, author of the new curriculum Journey through Church History. Christa explores why we should study and teach our children church history and how we are a part of God’s family through our baptisms.  Find out more about Christa’s new…

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Faith at Work | David Loy

In this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast, Rev. Dr. David Loy joins as our guest to talk about how our vocations flow out of the love God has shown for us in Christ. Dr. Loy is the general editor of Faith at Work: Christian Vocation in the Professions. Find out more about Faith…

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Church Music | Dr. Jeffrey Blersch

In this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast, Elizabeth Pittman is joined by co-host Peter Reske, CPH Senior Editor of Music/Worship. The duo hosts together to interview Dr. Jeffrey Blersch, professor of music at Concordia University Nebraska, and discuss all things church music, composition, and more.  Check out Dr. Blersch’s compositions with CPH at…

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The Lutheran Confessions in Daily Life | Rev. Andy Wright

This episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast features author Pastor Andy Wright as he previews his new book, Faithfully Formed: The Lutheran Confessions in Daily Life. Andy joins host Elizabeth Pittman to take a look at the Confessions and their roles in our lives as Christians, and how they are relevant to us as…

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Insights into Healthy Youth Ministry | Rev. Mark Kiessling and Julianna Shults

In this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast, Rev. Mark Kiessling and Julianna Shults from the LCMS Youth Ministry office join host Elizabeth Pittman to discuss facilitating healthy youth ministry practices, as well as their new book, Seven Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry, which outlines their insights into this topic Get a copy of…

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Isaiah 1-12 – Concordia Commentary | Rev. Dr. Andrew Bartelt

Rev. Dr. Andrew Bartelt joins this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast to discuss the newest volume of the Concordia Commentary series he wrote, which covers Isaiah 1-12. Andy talks about how the first 12 chapters fit into the entirety of the book of Isaiah, and how they fit into the Old Testament overall. …

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Leading by Faith | Jim Sanft

In this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast, host Elizabeth Pittman speaks with Jim Sanft, new author and CEO and president of Concordia Plan Services. In his new book with CPH, Leading by Faith: Practical Insights for Christian Leaders, Jim shares his reflections along his leadership journey as a means of encouraging you on…

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Explore Historic Christian Symbols | Edward Riojas

On this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast, Edward Riojas joins us as our guest to discuss his new book A Complete Guide to Christian Symbols. Edward dives into the importance and history behind sacred symbols and how they can deepen our faith.  Get a copy of his book at cph.org/christiansymbols.  Show Notes Listen…

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Easter Hymns | Part 2 | Peter Reske

Easter Hymns | Part 2 | Peter Reske In this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast, Peter Reske, senior editor of Music/Worship at Concordia Publishing House, returns to share his insight into some of his favorite hymns during the Easter season. Peter highlights three hymns and discusses the themes found in each piece.  …

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Caring for Church Workers | Rev. Dr. Gregory Walton and Rev. Thomas Eggebrecht

On this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast, Rev. Dr. Gregory Walton and Rev. Thomas Eggebrecht join as guests to discuss the importance of caring for the health and well-being of our church workers. Greg is the vice president of Grace Place Wellness Ministries, a part of the Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF), and…

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