00:00 - Introduction

09:05 - Free-for-All (Novelty T-Shirts)

23:45 - Main Topic (Luther's Flood Prayer)

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-TWO, Mike, Wade and Matt Scharf from Grace Lutheran in downtown Milwaukee discussed Luther's Flood Prayer, often used for the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. We thank Matt for joining us. We are sorry Jason bailed on this episode. Sometimes he just disappears when there is work to be done. We hope you enjoy the episode!

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