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Ep 908Brief#30 Just Say What the Bible Says

Dr Adam Koontz talks about what causes pastors to hesitate to speak the truth of the scripture plainly. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Nov 6, 202535 min

Ep 907BHoP#325 Inside Mormonism - What the LDS Church Really Believes - Part 1

Willie Grills talks to Bryan Stecker on the podcast On The Line about the origins of Mormonism. Watch the full episode on YouTube Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Nov 3, 20251h 4m

Ep 906Brief#29 The Shape of Things to Come

Dr Adam Koontz talks about living in days with challenges that are strange to previous generations, and how to talk to the people going through those challenges. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Oct 31, 202529 min

Ep 905BHoP#324 What to Look for in a Church

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about what makes a good church and how to decide where to go when options are limited. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Oct 30, 202557 min

Ep 904Brief#28 Out From the Thicket of Idols

Dr Adam Koontz talks about the potential for revival in the Lutheran church and how self obsession impedes the proclamation of the Gospel. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Oct 23, 202534 min

Ep 903BHoP#323 American Esoterica - High Strangeness and Its Influence

Col Willie Grills' talk about UFOs, the occult, and the resurgence of new age ideas at the 2025 Henkel Conference at Ascension Lutheran Church in Madison, TN Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Oct 20, 20251h 7m

Ep 902Brief#27 Disagreeing on Politics and Politics as a Godly Calling

Dr Adam Koontz talks about distinguishing between scriptural and political disagreements, and understanding politics as a Godly vocation. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Oct 16, 202532 min

Ep 901BHoP#322 Questions About Modesty, The Liberal Arts, and Learning to Live as a Christian

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about what modesty means for men and women, the benefits and purpose of the Liberal Arts, and learning sanctification and the Christian life in the church. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Oct 13, 202555 min

Ep 900BHoP#321 Why Not Be Secular?

Part 3 of Dr Adam Koontz's lectures at Messiah Lutheran Church in Seattle, Washington about Secularism. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Oct 9, 20251h 0m

Ep 899BHoP#320 Qualifications for Elders and for Pastors

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about qualifications for elders and pastors, how one should examine one's self and others, and what the bible says about those roles in the church. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Oct 7, 202559 min

Ep 898BHoP#319 What Does Secular Mean?

Part 2 of Dr Adam Koontz's lectures at Messiah Lutheran Church in Seattle, Washington about Secularism. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Oct 5, 20251h 17m

Ep 897BHoP#318 Leftwing Violence and Its Consequences

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the Weather Underground, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and the purpose and effect of violence from the Left. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Oct 2, 20251h 4m

Ep 896BHoP#317 Is Being Secular Normal?

Part 1 of Dr Adam Koontz's lectures at Messiah Lutheran Church in Seattle, Washington about Secularism. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Sep 26, 20251h 3m

Ep 895BHoP#316 Which Tradition? Passing On What Matters

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about how to evaluate received traditions, and practicing traditions that you didn't receive. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Sep 23, 20251h 5m

Ep 894BHoP#315 Reality is Not What You Think - Aliens, Demons, and Cryptids Part 2

Part 2 of Willie Grills interview with Bryan Stecker on the podcast On The Line about the supernatural. Watch the full episode on YouTube Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Sep 18, 202552 min

Ep 893Brief#26 Believe It or Not! The Story of Robert Ripley

Col Willie Grills talks about the story of Robert Ripley and his show Believe It or Not! Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Sep 15, 202518 min

Ep 892Brief#25 Who Is Israel?

Dr Adam Koontz talks about who Israel is in the Bible and its distinction from the modern nation of Israel. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Sep 11, 202523 min

Ep 891BHoP#314 Paradigms: Media, Politics, and Generational Divides

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about how different forms of media defined generational divides and how that affected the political landscape. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Sep 8, 20251h 6m

Ep 890Brief#24 What Pastors Say

Dr Adam Koontz talks about what the preaching office and what pastors should be talking about. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Sep 7, 202529 min

Ep 889BHoP#313 Reality is Not What You Think - Aliens, Demons, and Cryptids Part 1

Willie Grills talks to Bryan Stecker on the podcast On The Line about the supernatural. Watch the full episode on YouTube Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Sep 3, 20251h 2m

Ep 888Brief#23 Religious Liberty and Pastoral Endorsements

Dr Adam Koontz talks about the Johnson Amendment, what caused the IRS to reverse its position, and how pastors should consider political endorsements. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Aug 28, 202526 min

Ep 887BHoP#312 Gospel Preaching and Church Planting

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about domestic vs foreign evangelism, church planting, and requirements for pastors. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Aug 25, 20251h 1m

Ep 886Brief#22 Needful for the Church

Dr Adam Koontz talks about the use of the term Deacon throughout history and whether or not Deacons can help with the declining number of pastors. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Aug 24, 202525 min

Ep 885BHoP#311 A Life Worth Living

Dr Adam Koontz answers a listener question about how and whether we can make meaningful differences in the lives of our communities using by talking about the film It's a Wonderful Life. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Aug 21, 202528 min

Ep 884BHoP#310 On the Road Again - Applying Scripture to Life, Expensive Hobbies, and Finding a Pastor

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about giving practical guidance in sermons and bible study, how we should think about hobbies, and finding a new pastor. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Aug 14, 20251h 1m

Ep 883BHoP#309 A Noble Task – Pastoral Formation in the LCMS

Dr Adam Koontz presents on the training of pastors and expectations for the office of the ministry. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Aug 11, 202557 min

Ep 882BHoP July 2025 Show Update

Dr Adam Koontz shares updates for the show and plans for the future. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Jul 10, 20255 min

Ep 881BHoP#308 The Theology of the Book of Concord

Dr Adam Koontz joins Mason Craig of Simply Theology to talk about the doctrines of the Book of Concord. Watch the episode on Youtube Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Jul 7, 20251h 19m

Ep 880BHoP#307 Bearing the Sword in the American Republic

Col Willie Grill's talk given at the 2025 Christian Culture Conference hosted by Luther Classical College. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Jul 3, 202549 min

Ep 879BHoP#306 Kingfishing: Huey Long, Politics, and the Battle with Ideology

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Huey Long and early 1900s Louisiana. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Jun 30, 20251h 4m

Ep 878BHoP#305 Stockholm Syndrome Christianity with Dr John West

Dr Adam Koontz is joined by Dr John West to talk about the secularization of the church in the doubting of scriptural historicity, pandering to the sexual revolution, and more. Links mentioned - Stockholm Syndrome Christianity Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Jun 26, 202558 min

Ep 877BHoP#304 Riots and Order

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the 1992 Los Angeles riots, the riots of the summer of 2025, and civilizational decline. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Jun 23, 20251h 1m

Ep 876BHoP#303 An Introduction to the Book of Concord

Dr Adam Koontz joins Mason Craig of Simply Theology to talk about the Book of Concord and how the Lutheran confessions came to be. Watch the episode on Youtube Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Jun 19, 20251h 20m

Ep 875Brief#21 What is Closed Communion? What is Open Communion?

Dr Adam Koontz talks about the difference between closed and open communion and why churches practice closed communion. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Jun 17, 202524 min

Ep 874Brief#20 Building Pastors' Efficiency and Capacity

Dr Adam Koontz talks about using your time well as a pastor. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Jun 9, 202531 min

Ep 873Brief#19 On the Septuagint

Dr Adam Koontz talks about the Septuagint and the Apocrypha. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Jun 5, 202523 min

Ep 872BHoP#302 Gospel Proclamation and Evangelism

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about evangelism and growth, practicing hospitality in the church, and excuses that get in the way of sharing the gospel. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Jun 2, 20251h 1m

Ep 871Brief#18 Books for Better Preaching

Dr Adam Koontz recommends books about preaching. Books mentioned - Aristotle's Poetics and Rhetoric Book 4 of Augustine's On Christian Doctrine Reinhold Pieper's Evangelical Lutheran Homiletics J. Michael Reu's Homiletics H. Grady Davis's Design for Preaching Gerhard Aho's The Lively Skeleton John Broadus's Treatise on the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons Jean Claude's Essay on the Composition of a Sermon The Heart of the Yale Lectures The sermons of John Chrysostom and Martin Luther Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

May 29, 202528 min

Ep 870Brief#17 On Two Cryptids and Modern Folklore

Col Willie Grills talks about the Flatwoods Monster and Fouke Monster and the differences between historic and modern monster stories. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

May 26, 202525 min

Ep 869BHoP#301 What God Has Joined Together 2025 - Part 2

Part 2 of the lectures given by Dr Adam Koontz at the What God Has Joined Together conference. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

May 22, 20251h 4m

Ep 868BHoP#300 What God Has Joined Together 2025 - Part 1

Part 1 of the lectures given by Dr Adam Koontz at the What God Has Joined Together conference. Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

May 19, 202547 min

Ep 867BHoP#299 A Biblical Theology of Human Fertility

Dr Adam Koontz's paper read at the 37th Annual Symposium on Exegetical Theology Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne, Indiana Tuesday in January 2022. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

May 15, 202556 min

Ep 866BHoP#298 Secrets to Building an Unbreakable Family - All Things Possible with Bethany Hamilton

Dr Adam Koontz is interviewed by Adam Dirk and Bethany Hamilton about the value of family, life in the ministry, and finding a good church. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

May 12, 202545 min

Ep 865BHoP#297 Talking Family and Family Size with Josh Wilson of Free Indeed

Josh Wilson of the channel Free Indeed interviews Dr Adam Koontz regarding his lecture on A Biblical Theology of Human Fertility. Watch the Interview on YouTube Watch Koontz's Lecture Discussed in this Episode Check out What God Has Joined Together Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

May 8, 20251h 0m

Ep 864BHoP#296 Jaws, Malls, and the Church Growth Movement

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the movie Jaws and how it began the monoculture era, shopping malls and consumerism, and how it relates to evangelism. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

May 5, 202555 min

Ep 863Brief#16 How Do We Get More Pastors in the Lutheran Church?

Dr Adam Koontz talks about training pastors, pastoral shortages, and alternative routes to pastoral training. Check out What God Has Joined Together Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

May 1, 202531 min

Ep 862BHoP#295 Forgiveness and the Gospel

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about justice and forgiveness, church demographics, and delivering the gospel. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Apr 28, 20251h 0m

Ep 860Brief#15 Will the LCMS Ordain Women Now? or Soon Anyway?

Dr Adam Koontz talks about the history of women's suffrage in the LCMS, obstacles to fellowship with WELS, and whether the LCMS will ever ordain women. Check out What God Has Joined Together Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Apr 24, 202533 min

Ep 861BHoP#294 The New King James Bible and the Open Bible with Philip Nation

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk with guest Philip Nation of Thomas Nelson Bibles about the New King James Bible and the Open Bible. Dr. Philip Nation, VP, Thomas Nelson Bibles Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Apr 22, 202541 min

Ep 859BHoP#293 What's Going On in Canada? State, Church, and the Church's State of Silence

Dr Adam Koontz talks with guest Pastor David Smilek about the politics and churches in Canada. Related Links - Angus Reid Institute survey on Canadian religious life Check out What God Has Joined Together Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Smilek - Redeemer, Sudbury, ON Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Apr 17, 20251h 10m