Being Lutheran

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason discuss the Seventh Commandment from the Small and Large Catechism.  Even though the Seventh Commandment expressly forbids theft, it also covers things such as laziness and honest business dealing.  To nobody’s surprise, our hosts discuss the impact of the...

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason catch up in the midst of a busy summer.  Jason has been doing a speaking series on Romans at a Bible Camp, Brett attended the FLY Convention in Estes Park, CO, and Brian talks about the blessings and pains...

In this episode, Brian and Jason continue to muddle along without Brett.  Their discussion focuses on the role of doctrine and catechesis in forming people in the faith.  The basics of our faith work in much the way the ABC’s of language work.  We may no...

In this episode, Brian and Jason demonstrate Brett’s vital importance to the podcast by recording an episode without him.  They discuss Jason’s recent Doctor of Ministry class at Concordia Seminary – St. Louis on Luther’s doctrine of the Two Kingdoms.  They also examine the vital importance...

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason do a Bible study on Matthew 4:1-11 as they wrap up their discussion on the Sixth Commandment.  They look at the nature of temptation, and in discussing this passage, they point out that Jesus primarily serves as our substitute...

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason examine the prohibitions of the Sixth Commandment through the lens of Scripture.  They look at the sin of David with Bathsheba and how God interacts with David through the prophet Nathan to both convict him of sin and forgive...

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason discuss the Sixth Commandment.  The Sixth Commandment, in prohibiting adultery, is also simultaneously promoting both purity and especially the family.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason respond to a comment left by a listener on the website.  Jason apologizes for taking the application of a part of the Law beyond where he should have.  When we hear the Law accusing and pointing out sin, we...

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason wrap up their discussion on the Fifth Commandment by doing a review of the Law and Vocation.  The lay out the concept of the two kinds of righteousness, and they discuss the freedom we have in Christ to live...

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason discuss how the Fifth Commandment promotes life by doing a Bible study on Luke 10:25-37.  In the parable of the Good Samaritan we learn how to love our neighbor by protecting his life, but we also learn how Jesus...