Radical Grace/The Lutheran Difference

By Matthew Pancake and Pastor Gary Held

What's Radical Grace/The Lutheran Difference about?

Pastor Gary Held and Matthew Pancake Discuss Theology, Christian News, Science, and Technology, as well as a Christian's devotional life from a Lutheran Perspective. Radical Grace IS the Christian difference.

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Radical Grace/The Lutheran Difference episodes:

11.30.2023
Ep. 6: Is Faith The Condition You Must Meet In Order to Be Saved?
In Episode 6 of The Lutheran Difference, Pastor Gary tells us why Faith is not a good work you must meet in order to be saved.
11.18.2023
TLD Ep. 5: Understanding God's Grace
This edition of the Lutheran Difference included Pastor Gary, Troy Curtis, and Myself talking for the first time in the show's history about "the radical nature of God's grace." Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthew.pancake Visit Pastor Gary Held's Facebook...
11.11.2023
TLD Ep. 4: Man and His Superstitious Lies
The Lutheran Difference was the Original Name of Our Podcast. This was only the fourth episode. We talked about Superstitions, Satan, and man's tendency to offer rituals to reality in place of faith. Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthew.pancake Visit...
11.04.2023
Is Satan All Powerful? From the Lutheran Difference Archives
In this second look at the Origins of Radical Grace Radio, the Panel discussed Satan through the ages and how his story ends. Hint: It ends badly for him. Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthew.pancake Visit Pastor Gary Held's Facebook...
10.28.2023
TLD Episode 2: The Problem with Evangelicalism
On Monday, October 23rd of this year, Pastor Gary Held died suddenly at the young age of 61. Everyone will sorely miss him. Soon, we will be releasing a farewell episode of RGR. But in the meantime, I've gone...
10.21.2023
Topics Jesus Cares About: The Abuse of the Temple
Socialism Conference promotes abolishing the age of consent, Arkansas demands China give back their property, and AI News anchors are on the way. Next, we talk about Jesus' objection to the abuse of the Temple of God. Visit Matthew...
10.14.2023
Topics Jesus Cares About: The Sabatth
Hamas Attacks Israel and the world is actually divided over it. There's a lot of victim-blaming going on, but there's also a lot of fake news. You all need to know about a disturbing trend on X. Later, the...
10.07.2023
Topics Jesus Cares About: The Kingdom of God
An appeals court hands a victory to states protecting children, NYC does tele-abortions, and a famous person's baptism gets done right. Meanwhile, we're listening to Jesus talk about the Kingdom of God. Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthew.pancake Visit Pastor...
09.30.2023
Seven Biblical Ideas Jesus Talked About More Than Anyone Else In The Bible
In an extended discussion about the new revival movement that's happening in our colleges, Pastor Gary and I wonder where Evangelicalism is heading next. Later, we discuss seven biblical ideas Jesus talked about more than anyone else in the...
09.23.2023
The Human Being and the Problem of Unmercifulness
Former Navy Seals are helping protect churches, a Muslim Michigan city says no to LGBT flags, and TikTok gets a hefty fine for endangering children. Then, the parable of the Unmerciful Servant comes up, and it's a problem. Visit...
09.16.2023
Looking For Jesus In All The Wrong Places
A Missouri Pastor has an autistic moment; the Clergy are more liberal than their congregations, and a Texas City Council tells a historic black church they can't renovate their property. After that, we look at what people are googling...
09.09.2023
The Return Of The Law Preachers
Some States in the US are already looking to exclude Donald Trump from their ballots in 2024; over half of Americans claim they interact with dead relatives, and the Pentagon is ramping up autonomous AI development. Later, we look...
09.02.2023
The Doctrine of Vocation: Little Things Mean A Lot
Bud Light is under investigation for allegedly targeting minors, Parents in Maryland have had it with LGBT, and Alice Cooper gets canceled for calling out gender ideology. Afterward, Pastor and I got real about the Doctrine of Vocation--what is...
08.26.2023
The Doxology of Saint Paul, or How an Apostle came to realize How God Changes the World
The GOP presidential race begins, Pastor Greg Locke weaponizes the Bible, and an overwhelming majority of American Evangelicals have adopted Prosperity Gospel Teachings as the Norm. But Pastor wants to talk about Paul's doxology in Romans 11 and how...
08.19.2023
The Faith Of The Canaanite Woman
Pastor Greg Laurie goes for fame with End Times Warnings; an LCMS Pastor gets indicted for witness tampering, and another pastor allegedly commits larceny! Later, we move on to Jesus meeting a faith-filled Gentile Woman. Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook...
08.12.2023
Called By Jesus At The Risk Of Drowning
A Georgia man steals 33 million dollars from a Christian charity, an app lets you text with AI biblical characters, and a Jesus statue gets deleted from a Porsche ad. Later, Pastor Gary looks at what really happened when...
08.05.2023
How Does Jesus Become Present In Simple Bread And Wine?
In the News: Donald Trump gets indicted again, The Satanic Temple Loses again, and Barbie is the new Jesus. Later, Pastor introduces what one of his students called "Framptonology". Listen to find out more. Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthew.pancake...
07.29.2023
The Theologian's Cross: Why Are Some Saved While Others Are Not?
The FBI uses FISA information to spy against American Citizens 278,000 times per year, The Satanic Temple gets roasted in court, and lethal AI is on its way to a battlefield near you. Meanwhile, we talk about the issue...
07.22.2023
Do Christians Today Understand The Grace Of God?
Filming on "Chosen" goes on in spite of actor's strikes, a Florida church is on trial for selling bleach as a miracle cure for covid, and children don't like to read. Later, Pastor and I wonder if Christians really...
07.15.2023
That Time It Looked Like Jesus' Ministry Was A Failure
MSM attempts to cancel "Sound of Freedom," a Christian University fires their head coach over LGBT social media posts, and Pastor Greg Locke repents. Afterward, we let Jesus answer the question of why his Earthly Ministry seems like a...
07.08.2023
A World That Hates The Gospel Is A World That Hates Forgiveness
Disney has three major flops at the Box office in one month while "Sound of Freedom" wins, the perp who vandalized a black church in Annapolis has been arrested, and 6100 churches have already left the UMC. Then Pastor...
07.01.2023
Running From The Truth Into The Arms Of A Lie
A Historic Black Church gets vandalized in Maryland, a Christian University offers a course on being a Drag Queen, and more lawsuits are filed by de-transitioners. Meanwhile, Pastor talks about our tendency to ignore the truth in favor of...
06.24.2023
The Reemergence of Hatred in the Church
An AI church service gets mixed reviews, a restaurant owner uses a fake priest to extract confessions from his workers, and Hobby Lobby gets pranked into trouble. Next up-who is spreading hate in the name of Christ? Visit Matthew...
06.17.2023
Hands Up! This Is A Re-Run!
Pastor Gary is on vacation, so I chose an old episode of RGR from 2013. It's nice to walk down the lane of memories once in a while. Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthew.pancake Visit Pastor Gary Held's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/garyheld...
06.10.2023
What Is A Father?
A school in Utau bans the Bible for its vulgarity, opposition to gender ideology is increasing, and Pat Robertson's death brings out the worst in secular behavior. Then it's time to ask, "what is a Father?" Visit Matthew Pancake's...
06.03.2023
That Time When the Servants were Smarter than the Nobles.
4166 people baptized in Southern California, a 108-foot cross was resurrected in Pennsylvania, and 70,000 Christians are Incarcerated in North Korea. Later, Naaman has a problem with authority. Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthew.pancake Visit Pastor Gary Held's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/garyheld...
05.27.2023
That Time Moses Had It Out With God
Ron DeSantis crashes Twitter as he announces his campaign for the Presidency; The Chosen is picked up by Lionsgate Television for a world-wild distribution deal; and celebrated singer Tina Turner dies, but the internet can't get its act together...
05.20.2023
And The Rock Followed Them And The Rock Was Christ
Montana governor signs bill to ban TikTok in his state, fewer American think religion is important, and the break up continues in the UMC. Then we take time to talk about the Rock that gives life-giving water....
05.13.2023
This Time We'll REALLY Keep Jesus' Commands!
Tucker Carlson announces he's bringing his show to Twitter, Private Jets get more expensive, and Teachers can Teach again in Arizona. Also, do you love Jesus enough to keep his commandments? Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthew.pancake Visit Pastor Gary...
05.06.2023
How Is Perseverence of the Saints Understood By Lutherans?
Women's cycling is losing its women, the Satanic Temple is 'misunderstood', and P*rnhub fights back. Then it's time to answer an age-old question. Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthew.pancake Visit Pastor Gary Held's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/garyheld Visit our Website www.RadicalGraceRadio.com Visit...
04.29.2023
Tucker Carlson, African Anglicans, and the Forgiveness of Sins
Voters don’t want Trump OR Biden to run for president, Anglicans in Africa call the Church of England to repent, and Tucker Carlson is out at Fox News. Also, we answer the question of how a Pastor can forgive...
04.22.2023
Correcting the Record: The Widow's Mite
Matt Walsh gets hacked by a bored hacker, Charles Stanley passes away, and Christian's use of payday loans is on the rise. Then we correct the record on the Widow’s Mite. Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthew.pancake Visit...
04.15.2023
An Easter Mix With Pastor Gary Held
In this episode, Pastor Gary goes solo to talk about two different Easter-related topics that you won't want to miss! Happy Easter to all our RGR Listeners! This time of year is a reminder that we are blessed with...
04.08.2023
The King Is Coming: Harrowing Hell
Donald Trump gets arrested, Brian Houston was "black out drunk", and the DOJ is ordered by the court to pay $144 Million to the victims of a church shooting in Texas. Afterward, Pastor Gary takes us on a tour...
04.01.2023
Is God Our Friend? Or Is He Something More?
50 Churches victimized by bomb and active shooter threats, AI is scary, and the statue of David's junk leads to a principal's resignation. Later, Pastor Gary ponders the question: Is God our friend? Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthew.pancake Visit...
03.25.2023
The Three (or more) Abuses Of The Law
The Fed raises interest rates again in spite of the banking collapse, Greg Locke is at it again, and a Professor in England gets canceled for an "anti-gay" tweet. Later we talk about the abuse of the law and...
03.18.2023
A Light So Bright It Can Make Us See
Americans have truly mixed up views of religious folks, the Texas abortion pill lawsuit gets underway, and Greg Locke unleashes a mass deliverance. But then Pastor Gary and I discuss spiritual blindness and the man born blind... Visit Matthew...
03.11.2023
Why Is The Season Of Lent Important?
Court says Planned Parenthood can be defunded, Gavin Newsome boots Walgreens, and an Arizona school boots Christian teacher's assistants. Meanwhile, Pastor Gary makes the case for lent. Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthew.pancake Visit Pastor Gary Held's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/garyheld Visit...
03.04.2023
Teaching An Old Dog New Spiritual Truths
02.25.2023
When You Find God's Truth Hiding In Plain Sight
The Asbury Revival maybe will end soon; the train disaster in Ohio seems like it's never-ending, and Saddleback Church gets kicked out of the SBC. Later, Pastor Gary gives us some insight into Jesus' Temptation. Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook...
02.18.2023
The Gift Of Repentance
Ransomware hits 80 hospitals in 16 states, 1 in 3 Americans qualify as Christian Nationalists, and the Federal Government wants to ban kids 16 and younger from social media. Later Pastor Gary reminds us that it's nearly time for...
02.11.2023
Do We Choose The Path Of Life?
The Satanic Temple opens a telehealth clinic, Denmark tries to eliminate prayer day, and over 21,000 are dead from an earthquake in Turkey and Syria. After that Pastor Gary takes us on a trip of life and death. Visit...
02.04.2023
Finding The Softspot In The Culture
A Missionary family is found dead in an apparent suicide attack, a Nazi homeschool network gets called out, and a Rabbi offers up an AI-written sermon. Meanwhile, pastor Gary thinks there's fertile ground in the culture's soft spots. Visit...
01.28.2023
Whom Does The Church Serve?
Andy Stanley steps on a faith bomb, Nancy Pelosi calls for an exorcism on her house, and the IRS could be going away (but probably not). Meanwhile, we offer an antidote to the hand-wringing that happens these days in...
01.21.2023
Which Christ Do You Preach?
China sees a population decline, parents recall school board members of woke policies, and a murder-suicide hits a Catholic University in Pittsburg. Later, Pastor Gary wonders which Jesus people are looking for today and what churches should do about...
01.14.2023
What Do You Do After You Become A Christian?
Pastor Jack Hayford passes away at 88, Damar Hamlin gets released from the hospital, and Jackie Hill Perry calls the Enneagram Demonic. Afterward, Pastor Gary gives a primer on what to do after you've been saved. Visit Matthew Pancake's...
01.07.2023
Epiphany: The Adoration Of The Light Of Christ
UMC temporarily blocks its member churches from leaving, a Pope buries a Pope, and a lot of drinking is going on in the US. Afterward, Pastor Gary unfolds the season of Epiphany for us. Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthew.pancake...
12.31.2022
The Gracious Gift Of A New Year
Episode 800 is both the last episode of the old year and the first episode of the new year. So we talked about the top stories of the year, but also talked about our own story and the grace...
12.24.2022
How We Hear The Story Of Christmas
A pastor who was robbed during live stream winds up arrested, an appeals court says no to transgender lawsuit, and Brian Houston admits to wrongdoing. Next, we talk about how different people hear the "good news" of the savior....
12.17.2022
An Advent To Stir Up God's People
Cambridge Dictionary redefines the word "woman", the "nones" begin to level out, and most churches will be open for worship on Christmas. Later, Pastor Gary picks an unusual scripture passage for a discussion about Advent as a time for...

What's Radical Grace/The Lutheran Difference about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Radical Grace/The Lutheran Difference episodes:

Ep. 6: Is Faith The Condition You Must Meet In Order to Be Saved?

TLD Ep. 5: Understanding God's Grace

TLD Ep. 4: Man and His Superstitious Lies

Is Satan All Powerful? From the Lutheran Difference Archives

TLD Episode 2: The Problem with Evangelicalism

Topics Jesus Cares About: The Abuse of the Temple

Topics Jesus Cares About: The Sabatth

Topics Jesus Cares About: The Kingdom of God

Seven Biblical Ideas Jesus Talked About More Than Anyone Else In The Bible

The Human Being and the Problem of Unmercifulness

Looking For Jesus In All The Wrong Places

The Return Of The Law Preachers

The Doctrine of Vocation: Little Things Mean A Lot

The Doxology of Saint Paul, or How an Apostle came to realize How God Changes the World

The Faith Of The Canaanite Woman

Called By Jesus At The Risk Of Drowning

How Does Jesus Become Present In Simple Bread And Wine?

The Theologian's Cross: Why Are Some Saved While Others Are Not?

Do Christians Today Understand The Grace Of God?

That Time It Looked Like Jesus' Ministry Was A Failure

A World That Hates The Gospel Is A World That Hates Forgiveness

Running From The Truth Into The Arms Of A Lie

The Reemergence of Hatred in the Church

Hands Up! This Is A Re-Run!

What Is A Father?

That Time When the Servants were Smarter than the Nobles.

That Time Moses Had It Out With God

And The Rock Followed Them And The Rock Was Christ

This Time We'll REALLY Keep Jesus' Commands!

How Is Perseverence of the Saints Understood By Lutherans?

Tucker Carlson, African Anglicans, and the Forgiveness of Sins

Correcting the Record: The Widow's Mite

An Easter Mix With Pastor Gary Held

The King Is Coming: Harrowing Hell

Is God Our Friend? Or Is He Something More?

The Three (or more) Abuses Of The Law

A Light So Bright It Can Make Us See

Why Is The Season Of Lent Important?

Teaching An Old Dog New Spiritual Truths

When You Find God's Truth Hiding In Plain Sight

The Gift Of Repentance

Do We Choose The Path Of Life?

Finding The Softspot In The Culture

Whom Does The Church Serve?

Which Christ Do You Preach?

What Do You Do After You Become A Christian?

Epiphany: The Adoration Of The Light Of Christ

The Gracious Gift Of A New Year

How We Hear The Story Of Christmas

An Advent To Stir Up God's People