This week on Christendom & the World, Rev. Andrew Preus interviews Rev. Sahar Sadlovsky Gold, a Lutheran pastor serving a Hebrew-speaking congregation in Israel.

Rev. Gold shares his journey from growing up in a Jewish household to confessing Jesus as the promised Messiah, and how that discovery led him into confessional Lutheran ministry. He reflects on reading the New Testament for the first time, encountering the Gospel, and now proclaiming Christ to Hebrew speakers in Israel through Word and Sacrament.

Together, Rev. Preus and Rev. Gold discuss mission to the Jewish people, the importance of justification by faith alone, and why faithful doctrine and historic liturgy matter for teaching and strengthening the Church. This episode offers a unique perspective on evangelism, church planting, and the unity of Christians in Christ across cultures and nations.

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In this episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus is joined by Pastor Philip Hale to address one of the most pressing cultural questions of our time: identity, the body, and what it means to live as male and female in Christ.

Recorded at Concordia Theological Seminary during symposium week, the conversation explores the rise of transgender ideology, gender dysphoria, and modern attempts to redefine identity apart from God's created order. Drawing from Scripture, natural law, and pastoral experience, the discussion contrasts external role-playing with the biblical understanding of vocation, embodiment, and Christian freedom.

The episode also unpacks Galatians 3:28, the value of the body as God's gift, and how modern confusion about gender is ultimately rooted in a deeper crisis of meaning, authority, and hope. Rather than offering simplistic answers, this conversation calls Christians back to the goodness of creation, the promise of the resurrection, and the freedom found in Christ—not in self-invention, but in faithful living within the body God has given.

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In this episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus is joined by Pastor Hans Fiene, creator of Lutheran Satire, for a wide-ranging conversation on humor, satire, and judgment in Scripture.

Together, they explore how laughter functions biblically—not as empty entertainment, but as a form of judgment that exposes folly, hypocrisy, and pride. From God laughing at the schemes of the wicked in the Psalms, to the dry and often shocking punchlines found in Jesus' parables, this episode shows how Scripture regularly uses humor to unmask unbelief and reveal truth.

Andrew and Hans discuss the difference between comedy and scoffing, dark humor versus perverse humor, and why satire works only when the fool remains the fool. They also examine the distinction between preaching and stand-up comedy—how preaching proclaims what heals, while comedy diagnoses what is broken. Along the way, they reflect on tragedy and comedy, modern satire, the collapse of "new atheism," and why unbelief itself is ultimately absurd.

The conversation closes with reflections on Lutheran Satire: its purpose, its limits, and its surprising fruit. This episode is a thoughtful look at why Scripture is often sharper—and funnier—than we expect, and how laughter can serve the truth of the Gospel.

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In this episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus is joined by Pastor Jim Wilshusen for a wide-ranging conversation on the nature of the Church, the meaning of confession, and the question many Christians face today:

Can liberalized mainline denominations be reclaimed—or is there a time to leave?

The discussion engages a recent debate between Roman Catholic apologist Trent Horn and Protestant YouTuber Redeemed Zoomer, using it as a springboard to explore the Lutheran understanding of the visible Church, fellowship, heresy, schism, and the limits of institutional loyalty. Drawing from the history of the Missouri Synod, the Saxon immigration, the Arian controversy, and modern denominational collapse, Pastor Preus lays out a clear confession-centered vision of Christendom in the world.

What defines the Church? How much false doctrine is too much? When is separation necessary—and when is it sinful?

This episode is a thoughtful and pastoral reflection on unity, truth, and faithfulness in a divided age.

Hosted by Pastor Andrew Preus.

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In this week's episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus follows up on last week's conversation, "Dating: Don't Be Stupid," by diving deeper into the realities and pressures of modern dating.

From competition among men and rejection to social hierarchies, hypergamy, and cultural explanations rooted in evolutionary theory, Pastor Preus responds with clear biblical wisdom drawn from Proverbs and the teachings of Christ. He contrasts worldly status-seeking with the Christian pursuit of the fear of God, humility, and the fruit of the Spirit.

This episode calls Christians to keep their heads, trust in Christ as true wisdom, and seek first the kingdom of God in dating, marriage, and family life.

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Dating is often treated like a joke, a game, or something casual—but Scripture takes wisdom far more seriously. In this episode of Christendom and the World, we look at dating through the book of Proverbs and the fear of the Lord, asking what it really means to pursue wisdom rather than folly.

What does it look like to be foolish in dating? How do authority, responsibility, patience, and contentment shape healthy relationships? And why does ignoring God's design lead to confusion, heartbreak, and regret?

Wisdom is not just theoretical—it is practiced, learned, and lived out. Dating is no exception. From avoiding obvious mistakes to recognizing the long-term consequences of our choices, this episode calls Christians to approach dating with clarity, humility, and faith.

Sometimes the advice is blunt because the stakes are high: don't be stupid.

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In this week's episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus sits down with Pastor James Wilshusen to discuss the question of free will in conversion, how Scripture speaks about decision and choice, and why Lutherans confess that the human will is bound and cannot choose God apart from the Holy Spirit.

They walk through common misunderstandings about "accepting Jesus," what it means that God converts, and why repentance and faith are entirely the work of the Spirit—not the result of human decision or effort.

This episode explores the biblical language of the will, the influence of the Reformation, and why a right understanding of conversion preserves both grace and certainty for the Christian.

▶️ Referenced in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufh7NTUdro0

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In this week's episode, we celebrate the mystery and marvel of Christmas: that at the fullness of time, God Himself came into our world, taking on our flesh and being born of the Virgin Mary for our salvation. Pastor reads the Christmas Gospel from St. Luke and reflects on how Christ's birth is a real event in real history—God entering time to bring peace, joy, and reconciliation to sinners.

From the shepherds in the fields to Mary pondering these things in her heart, we're reminded that Christ comes to us right where we are, through His Word and promises. As you celebrate Christmas, may this Gospel bring you comfort, assurance, and joy in the Savior born for you.

Merry Christmas, and join us next week for another episode of Christendom and the World.

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In this week's episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus sits down with Pastor James Wilshusen to talk about the purpose of Christian education, the Benedict Option, and what it means for the church to build and maintain a faithful "camp" without becoming isolated from the world.

They discuss demographic changes in the church, the return of men to Sunday attendance, the Lutheran approach to schooling, and why preserving confessional identity is not opposed to outreach—but actually necessary for it.

From cloisters and classical education to outreach and vocation, this conversation explores why Luther cared so deeply about schools, why the church needs its home base, and how a Christ-centered education prepares Christians to live and confess the faith in every station of life.

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In this week's episode of Christendom and the World, we take on one of the most difficult questions Christianity has ever faced: the problem of evil. Why does a good and almighty God allow suffering, tragedy, and injustice in the world?

Pastor Preus helps us think biblically and honestly about evil—how Scripture deals with it, why human reason falls short, and how Christ Himself gives the ultimate answer through His cross and resurrection.

This isn't just a philosophical question—it's something every Christian faces in grief, pain, and real-life trials. So where is God when life hurts? We look to His promises, His mercy, and His victory over death.

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