• Should AI Help Write Sermons? – Dr. Ryan Tinetti and Dr. David Maxwell

    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 systematic theology, discuss their differing perspectives. “This…

  • The Fifth Sunday of Easter

    The Fifth Sunday of Easter

    Kick-start your thoughts for Sunday! The readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter are Acts 2:42–47, Psalm 23, 1 Peter 2:19–25, and John 10:1–10.

  • The Fourth Sunday of Easter

    The Fourth Sunday of Easter

    Welcome to Lectionary Kick-start! Each week Jessica Bordeleau hosts Dr. Peter Nafzger and Dr. David Schmitt in a discussion about the lectionary texts for upcoming Sundays. Join us for a conversation about…

  • Third Sunday of Easter

    Third Sunday of Easter

    Welcome to Lectionary Kick-start! Each week Jessica Bordeleau hosts Dr. Peter Nafzger and Dr. David Schmitt in a discussion about the lectionary texts for upcoming Sundays. Join us for a conversation about…

  • Ezekiel 37

    Ezekiel 37

    Many years ago, I was sitting in a Bible class that Michael Zeigler was teaching. Michael is now the Lutheran Hour Speaker, as many of you know, but back then he was…

  • Gender Identity – Dr. Mark Rockenbach and DCE Caitlin Dinger

    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 student, and Dr. Mark Rockenbach, professor of…

  • The Second Sunday of Easter

    The Second Sunday of Easter

    Join us for a conversation about the text for April 12! The readings for the Second Sunday of Easter are Acts 5:29–42, Psalm 148–1, 1 Peter 1:3–9, and John 20:19–3.

  • The Resurrection of our Lord

    The Resurrection of our Lord

    Spark your thoughts for Easter! The readings for April 5th are Acts 10:34–43 or Jeremiah 31:1 –6, Psalm 16, Colossians 3:1 –4, and Matthew 28:1 –10.

  • Lenten Trembling

    Lenten Trembling

    Though the entire life of a Christian is one of repentance (the first of Luther’s Ninety-five Theses), Lent brings heightened focus upon repentance. That focus is given clarity by the twelfth article…