We live in times of increasing spiritual opportunity. Following COVID lock-downs, many people are searching for joyful expressions of community and Biblical faith in Christ. We welcome back for a conversation the Rev. Michael Newman, President of the Texas District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS). Newman notes that there is a “pent-up” demand for new congregations. The LCMS has about 400 congregations in Texas alone. In the Texas LCMS, no new congregations were formed during the COVID difficulties, but more than 40 have been formed since! Joy can be a spiritual gift from God (Galatians 5:22), and we are seeing that gift in the lives of many. txlcms.org. Pastor John Cain hosts.