Book Blurbs: Robert Kolb, Face to Face

Book Blurbs: Robert Kolb, Face to Face


Book Blurbs: Robert Kolb, Face to Face

Concordia Seminary’s Dean of Theological Research and Publication Dr. Kevin Golden chats with Professor Emeritus Dr. Robert Kolb about his forthcoming book, Face to Face: Martin Luther’s View of Reality (Fortress Press, 2024), in this Concordia Journal Book Blurbs segment. The book provides an overview of Luther’s thought proceeds from the perspective of his use ..

Keeping Bees and Opening Doors – Rev. Bill Wilson and Dr. David Schmitt

Keeping Bees and Opening Doors – Rev. Bill Wilson and Dr. David Schmitt


Keeping Bees and Opening Doors – Rev. Bill Wilson and Dr. David Schmitt

In this episode Jessica Bordeleau speaks with Rev. Bill Wilson and Dr. David Schmitt about a universal vocation they fulfill in an unusual way. It started as a pastor’s personal interest but grew to a community of neighbors working together and growing closer. Hear the story of an urban church that’s reaching out in a surprising way. Our passion for beekeeping has really connected us with lots of people…people you may never see in the pew. Rev. Bill Wilson

Doce me!

Doce me!


Doce me!

Over seventy years ago, Martin Franzmann blessed the Church with an article entitled “The Marks of the Theologian” found within the February 1953 edition of Concordia Theological Monthly. The article is comprised of a series of three chapel addresses delivered at Concordia Seminary-St. Louis. Theologians are called to be fools, children, and slaves. None of ..

Walking Barefoot, Matching Pace – Dr. Michael Zeigler

Walking Barefoot, Matching Pace – Dr. Michael Zeigler


Walking Barefoot, Matching Pace – Dr. Michael Zeigler

Jessica Bordeleau speaks with Dr. Michael Zeigler, speaker of The Lutheran Hour, about his book “Christian Hope Among Rivals” and what he’s learned from people outside of the church. Zeigler spoke on the topic at the 2023 Theological Symposium at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. “It isn’t just giving them the right information or telling them the right things to do. It’s showing them the faithfulness of Jesus in our actions.” – Dr. Michael Zeigler

How Much Dignity Does a Maggot-sack Have?

How Much Dignity Does a Maggot-sack Have?


How Much Dignity Does a Maggot-sack Have?

The following paper was delivered by Dr. Joel Biermann at the annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society on November 14, 2023. There are few foundational axioms as pervasive and powerful as the declaration of human dignity and the corresponding affirmation of inherent human rights. The charter of the United Nations exemplifies this thinking as ..

Book Blurbs: Mark Rockenbach, Unforgivable

Book Blurbs: Mark Rockenbach, Unforgivable


Book Blurbs: Mark Rockenbach, Unforgivable

Concordia Seminary’s Dean of Theological Research and Publication Dr. Kevin Golden sits down with Associate Professor of Practical Theology Dr. Mark Rockenbach about his recent book, Unforgivable: How God’s Forgiveness Transforms Our Lives (Concordia Publishing House, 2024), in this Concordia Journal Book Blurbs segment. Rockenbach, whose background is in counseling, co-authored the book with Ted ..