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 ..
Spark your thoughts for February 4, 2024! Tune in to “Lectionary Kick-start” for a discussion about the texts for the fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
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 ..
Guests Drew Oswald and Dr. Tim Saleska discuss prayers of lament and the ways in which they lead us to hope. “Laments are a prayer that tell God the horrible things that are going on and then really demand that He answer.” – Drew Oswald
Spark your thoughts for January 28, 2024! Tune in to “Lectionary Kick-start” for a discussion about the texts for the fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
Spark your thoughts for January 21, 2024! Tune in to “Lectionary Kick-start” for a discussion about the texts for the third Sunday after the Epiphany
Spark your thoughts for January 14, 2024! Tune in to “Lectionary Kick-start” for a discussion about the texts for second Sunday after the Epiphany
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Guests Jacob Rhodes and Dr. David Maxwell discuss the ways in which our vocabulary and attitude towards unmarried adults influences their perception of value. “Over half the population now is single…How does [the church] actually talk about singleness?” – Jacob Rhodes
Spark your thoughts for January 7, 2024! Tune in to “Lectionary Kick-start” for a discussion about the texts for the baptism of our Lord
Spark your thoughts for December 31, 2023! Tune in to “Lectionary Kick-start” for a discussion about the texts for the first Sunday after Christmas
Spark your thoughts for December 24, 2023! Tune in to “Lectionary Kick-start” for a discussion about the texts for the fourth Sunday in Advent
Dr. David Lewis and Dr. Joel Okamoto explore the deep significance of the five women listed in the genealogy of Jesus. “When you read the genealogy and see those women, it’s not really obvious why they’re there… it’s kind of a slow reveal.” Dr. Lewis
Spark your thoughts for December 17, 2023! Tune in to “Lectionary Kick-start” for a discussion about the texts for the third Sunday in Advent
Dr. Paul Raabe explores the current trends in biblical scholarship and how the church should respond. “The next generation of biblical scholars is not doing “source-form-redaction criticism”…scholars are now following what is called a “synchronic” approach, taking the biblical texts as they stand in a more holistic way.”
Spark your thoughts for December 10, 2023! Tune in to “Lectionary Kick-start” for a discussion about the texts for the second Sunday in Advent