Tangible
A twice-monthly podcast featuring faculty that aims to encourage and challenge listeners to deepen their theology and live out their faith in Christ
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Stories from School: Concordia University Alumni – Dr. Peter Nafzger and Rev. Jeff Cloeter
“The schools in the Concordia University System are an incredible gift; we have a responsibility to steward them well for the next generation,” says Dr.…
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Faith in the Home and Courageous Fathers – Dr. Joel Biermann and Dr. Mart Thompson
Raising children to be faithful followers of Jesus starts in the home. We will discuss the books “Family Discipleship with Christ” by Dr. W. Mart…
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Why the Nicene Creed Matters – Dr. Joel Elowsky
What do writings from the fourth century have to do with Christians today? Why do we frequently speak one out loud together in church services?…
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The Other Lutherans: Voices from the Global South – Dr. Leo Sánchez and Dr. Samuel Deressa
“The Lutheran church in Ethiopia is just under three times larger than all the Lutheran church bodies in America combined. How can we embrace this…
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Should AI Help Write Sermons? – Dr. Ryan Tinetti and Dr. David Maxwell
What role should artificial intelligence play in sermon crafting and lesson planning? Dr. Ryan Tinetti, professor of practical theology and Dr. David Maxwell, professor of…
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Paul’s Pictures – Dr. James Fickenscher
The Apostle Paul wrote to real churches in real time, using metaphors that the original readers found relatable. He described our relationship with God and…
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Gender Identity – Dr. Mark Rockenbach and DCE Caitlin Dinger
How does the culture around us shape our view of what it means to be male or female? Join DCE Caitlin Dinger, Concordia Seminary PhD…
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The Interaction of Brain Hemispheres and Faith
Each half of our brain drives different aspects of our thoughts and behaviors. The ways each hemisphere work together impacts the way we understand and…
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American Politics, Part II: Christian Witness – Dr. Joel Biermann and Dr. Jeffrey Oschwald
How do we fulfill our vocation as citizens in a polarized political landscape, yet bear a positive witness of Christ to the world around us?…