Personally, I wanted the first broadcast of The Lutheran Layman podcast to establish a firm foundation and set the tone properly before embarking upon weekly broadcasts. So, naturally, focusing on the importance of Reformation Day then, and the importance of Reformation Day today seemed an appropriate way to do that. I promise it won't be too "academic" either since we'll make things relevant to your life for sure. But don't worry! Not "relevant" in the "Emergent Church" sort of way. We'll emphasize a few key areas of concern as I see them from the unique perspective of an ex-Evangelical and recent convert to becoming a Confessional Lutheran (that's me!). Topics? The Lord of the Church; Standing Firm; A Brief Reformation Sermon by Pastor Daniel Hinton; A Reformation In Catechesis by Pastor Charles Henrickson; Does Being Lutheran Still Matter? by Rev. Paul McCain. So, settle in and please join us for "Reformation: Be A Confessional, Faithful, Lutheran" or our very first broadcast! [NOTE: "Technical Difficulties" was the undisputed star of this show I'm afraid as our connection timed out halfway through the program! My sincere apologies. We'll have the bugs exterminated before the next broadcast.]

[Season 2 / Episode 17] Does the Gospel of Jesus Christ offend you? Pastor, do you shy away from preaching certain portions of Scripture because you don’t want to offend people in your congregation? Christian, would you rather talk to others about God’s love and grace and supernatural experiences instead of ever speaking to them about sin and repentance and sanctification? Today, I want to spend some time talking about the "offense of the cross" and the Epistle to the Galatians and how that relates to what we’re witnessing in Christianity today. Grab your Bible and please join us! [SOURCE: Unless otherwise noted, all content comes from the Holy Bible]

[Season 2 / Episode 16] I’m growing quite fond of Pastor Eric Andersen’s work for the Lord as published at Steadfast Lutherans. Recently, he penned a sobering warning to the Body of Christ that identified the one question that Satan wants every church – and for that matter, every Christian – to ask. "Did God really say…?" Grab your Bible and please join us!  [SOURCE: Unless otherwise noted, all content comes from the Holy Bible]

[Season 2 / Episode 14] We would like to say a few important things to both Christian graduates, their Christian teachers, and the Christian institutions that exist for His glory. What are some of the most important words of encouragement that we could give? Maintain your confessional integrity! Please join us. [SOURCES: All content is compiled from a collection of selected passages from the Holy Bible; selected excerpts from related sermons available online; and various blogs/ministries like Grace To You, Ligonier, Look Up Fellowship, and Steadfast Lutherans to name a few]

What do you say to a grieving mother following the death of her child? What do you say to someone who’s endured any kind of devastating, personal loss? How can we Christians offer true counsel and comfort? We thought a podcast like this would be helpful to anyone who has just experienced a deep, personal loss regardless of the unique circumstances and we also thought it would be helpful to share what the Bible has to say about mass tragedies. The full title of this message is "Hope For The Hurting, Jesus' Take On Mass Tragedies, And Asking The Right Question" and we hope you'll join us and share it with others in need. [SOURCES: All content is compiled from a collection of selected passages from the Holy Bible; selected excerpts from related sermons available online; and various blogs/ministries]