Podcast: The Concordia Publishing House Podcast

Exploring Hosea with Rev. Dr. Kevin Golden

Dr. Kevin Golden joins host Elizabeth Pittman to unpack the Old Testament prophet Hosea and his newly released Hosea volume in the Concordia Commentary series. Discover the historical context of eighth-century Israel, the shocking symbolism of Hosea’s marriage to Gomer, and the profound meaning behind their children’s names. Dr. Golden unpacks how law and gospel…

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Lutheran Education: A Conversation with Lois Stewart

In this episode, host Elizabeth Pittman sits down with Lois Stewart, a lifelong champion of Lutheran education who has served as a teacher, administrator, and now mission facilitator for schools in the Northern Illinois District of the LCMS. Together they explore what makes Lutheran schools so special—from their Christ‑centered mission to the deep relationships they…

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Finally Free | Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller

On this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast, Elizabeth Pittman is joined by theologian, author, and podcast host Bryan Wolfmueller to discuss his newest book with CPH, Finally Free: Three Lessons in the Parable of the Prodigal Son. In this short book, Wolfmueller digs into the popular parable of the Prodigal Son to bring…

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Everyday Word | Todd A. Biermann

Todd A. Biermann joins host Elizabeth Pittman on this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast to discuss his new Bible journal with CPH, Everyday Word: A Two-Year Bible Journal. Todd is the executive director of Concordia Center for the Family.  Get a copy of the Bible journal at cph.org/everydayword. Show Notes Listen to the…

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Every Heart Prepare: Advent 2025 | Dr. David J. Peter

Dr. David J. Peter joins this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast to discuss the 2025 Advent series, Every Heart Prepare, which he authored in partnership with CPH.  Order your church’s Advent materials at cph.org/advent. Show Notes We do so much to prepare for Christmas. One way we prepare is by decorating our homes,…

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Hope in the Wilderness | Rev. Dr. R. Reed Lessing

On this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast, host Elizabeth Pittman is joined by guest and author Rev. Dr. R. Reed Lessing. The pair discusses Reed‘s newest book with CPH, Hope in the Wilderness: Practical Insights from the Book of Numbers, which tackles the Book of Numbers in a chapter-by-chapter exploration.  Get the book…

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Portraits in American Lutheran Sacred Music, 1847–1947 | Benjamin Kolodziej

On this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast, host Elizabeth Pittman is joined by Benjamin Kolodziej. They explore the history of American Lutheran Church music and Kolodziej’s new book on this topic, Portraits in American Lutheran Sacred Music, 1847–1947. Get the new book at cph.org. Show Notes Thirteen composers. Thirteen biographies of foundational Lutheran…

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Looking Forward to Sunday Morning | Rev. Dr. Carl C. Fickenscher II

In this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast, host Elizabeth Pittman is joined by Rev. Dr. Carl C. Fickenscher II, author of the new book Looking Forward to Sunday Morning: Reflections on the Church Year. The duo discusses the contents of the readings that we hear at church on Sunday morning, how they relate…

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The Nicene Creed | Rev. Timothy J. Winterstein

2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed. Pastor Timothy Winterstein joins host Elizabeth Pittman on this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast to discuss his new Bible Study, Worshiped and Glorified: A Study of the Nicene Creed. Order Pastor Winterstein’s new book on cph.org today! Show NotesPastor Winterstein’s new eight-session Bible study,…

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Everlasting | Christina Hergenrader

In this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast, Christina Hergenrader joins as guest to talk about her newest Bible Study, Everlasting: Peaks, Valleys, and Grace in the Psalms.  Get a copy of the book at cph.org/everlasting. Show Notes Anxious. Worthy. Ashamed. Nostalgic. Lonely. Secure. This is just a handful of emotions we observe in…

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