A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast

Anxiety, fear, and worry. What is the Christian to do when struggling with what he sees in the world? Turn to the Lord Jesus Christ, who has and will overcome all things. Join us as we close another season by celebrating the victory of Jesus over all things. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 141 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

The seals have been broken, but now the trumpets begin to blow. As a result, the whole of creation suffers and the demons are set loose. How are we to understand Revelation 8-9? Why should it be understood as a comfort rather than a terror? Join us as we continue our discussion of the book of Revelation. Host: Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. David Appold Episode: 140 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

We present the audio from Rev. Adam Koontz' recent presentation in Paducah, Kentucky, on the motivation for mission in Romans. Even as God is the one who chooses us for salvation, He also chooses us to be the means of bringing that salvation to the world. The audio of the other presentation by Rev. Willie Grills may be found on our website. Host: Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 139 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

We look at the life and work of one of the twentieth century's most influential and controversial Lutherans, Rev. Herman Otten. Pastor Otten served his congregation and his church for more than a half-century and was one of the staunchest opponents of liberalism in the Lutheran Church. Join us for a look at his words, his warnings, and how they apply to our day. Host: Rev. Willie Grills Regular Guest: Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 138 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

Sea serpents, great beasts, and other creatures of lore! Does the Bible speak of such things? Are these real creatures or just metaphors? Join us as we discuss the wonders of God's creation. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 137 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

We present the audio from Rev. Willie Grills' recent presentation in Paducah, Kentucky, on mission in the Book of Acts. Acts not only shows us how the early Church carried out the mission of the Lord, but also shows us the way forward as we carry out that mission today. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 136 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

The opening of the seven seals is interrupted by an interlude depicting a great host in heaven and on earth. Join us as we continue our study of Revelation, discussing the identity of this host, the power of prayer, the opening of the seventh seal, the judgment of God, and how a Christian ought to reckon things. Host: Rev. Willie Grills Regular Guest: Rev. David Appold Episode: 135 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

Even if you don't know it by name, you have certainly encountered the new secular orthodoxy. Critical Theory has infiltrated every sphere of American life, including the Church, even though it is formulated against Christian thought. Join us as we discuss the origin of Critical Theory, why it is a danger to the Church and culture alike, and what we can do to remain faithful in the face of great social pressure. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guests: Rev. Adam Koontz and Rev. David Buchs Episode: 134 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

Revelation 6 marks the beginning of some of the strange and sometimes terrifying imagery of the whole book. Yet these images are not meant as a terror, but as a comfort, especially in the face of difficult times. Join us as we talk about the four horsemen, the souls under the altar, the sixth and great seal, and the role of the Lamb through it all. Host: Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guests: Rev. David Appold and Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 133 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

The Conclave convenes to answer your questions. Join us for a lively discussion on a wide range of topics, including Walther's Law and Gospel, the revival of the Synodical conference, upcoming projects and topics, and why history is driven by action more than words. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Guests: Rev. Aaron Uphoff, Rev. David Buchs, and Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 132 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

"After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter." Our study of Revelation continues with chapters 4 and 5. Join us as we discuss depictions of the Father, Biblical stones, the Lamb, and beasts full of eyes. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. David Appold Episode: 131 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

Masculinity is not a mask to be put on nor platitudes about what it should be. The Bible not only tells us what it means to be a man, but it also shows us. Join us as we talk about masculinity in the home, church, and society, and learn what the masculinity of Christ means for the Christian. Host: Rev. Willie Grills Regular Guest: Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 130 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

Dispensationalism is a major force in American Christianity, producing movies and books that affect even the unbelieving world. Many associate its concepts, like the Rapture, with the basic beliefs of the Church. What is dispensationalism? What are its key presuppositions? How can we respond to its claims? Join us as we discuss issues of interpreting the Bible and the subtle dangers behind dispensationalist thought. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 129 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

Are you prepared for whatever may come? God calls for us to be ready in every circumstance, especially because of the opposition of the world. Join us as we discuss what it means to be physically, mentally, and spiritually prepared and to keep our eyes focused on Jesus. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 128 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

St. John continues to reveal what Jesus says to the seven churches, comforting and warning them in their situations. How do the concerns of these churches relate to us today? Join us as we discuss repentance, blindness, the synagogue of Satan, and who is the true Israel. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. David Appold Episode: 127 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

Few books have had a greater impact on American Christianity than the Scofield Reference Bible. Cyrus Ingerson Scofield, its author, single-handedly popularized Dispensational Premillennialism, so that it continues to have a major influence today. Join us as we discuss Scofield, his book, and its consequences. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 126 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

John Chrysostom's late 4th century sermons on wealth and poverty are a series entirely on the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. Join us to hear about how Chyrsostom preached Scripture, pictured earthly misery and eternal misery vividly over and over again, and how exasperated he became when he knew people weren't taking his preaching to heart. Host: Rev. Willie Grills Guest: Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 125 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

The Conclave reconvenes to answer your questions. Join us as we discuss adiaphora, baptism, dealing with error in the Church, and the early life of Randy Savage. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Guests: Rev. David Appold, Rev. David Buchs, and Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 124 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

Most people focus on the strange symbols and pictures of Revelation, but the book begins with a focus on practical concerns. John wrote the book of Revelation not as a puzzle, but as a comfort for the congregations he addresses in its opening chapters. What do we know about the seven churches of Revelation? How do their concerns and troubles speak to us today? He who has an ear to hear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. Host: Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. David Appold Episode: 123 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

It is not simply pleasant when brothers dwell in unity. It is also good. When pastors are in accord, it is good for holding off the attacks of the devil, for building up God's people, and for strengthening the mission of the church. How have local councils and pastoral synods historically served the unity of the church? How do today's pastoral conferences and circuit meetings fit into this picture? Join us as we consider the importance of unity at the local level. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Guest: Rev. David Buchs, Pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church, Fair Haven, MN Episode: 122 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

Merry Christmas! Join the crew for our Christmas special. We talk about the incarnation, why in-person church in necessary, folk monsters, and predict what will happen in 2021. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 121 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

Investing in a good Bible goes a long way in helping you take it up and read. Brew a strong pot and buckle up as we discuss which translations to use, the merits of different layouts, the importance of a good binding, and why a quality Bible is worth the investment. Links mentioned in the show may be found on our website. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 120 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

Preaching on marriage is something we all hear and something some of us do. What should it sound like, and how clear and sharp should the church be about the roles, duties, joys, and crosses in family life? How should a Christian man choose a wife? Join us as we talk about marriage and the preaching of John Chrysostom, whose epithet means "Golden Mouth." Links to resources mentioned on our show can be found on our website. Host: Rev. Willie Grills Regular Guest: Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 119 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

Some men say you are just a cog in the industrial machine. Others say you are meant only to consume product and wait for the next one. Yet God says you are fearfully and wonderfully made. Join as we discuss man's purpose and how modernity seeks to destroy it. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 118 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

Thanksgiving may seem like another American holiday, but its Biblical roots remind us to give thanks for all that God has done. Join us as we talk about the history of Thanksgiving, reflect on our own experiences, and discuss why Christians should observe this day which recalls God's mighty providence, especially in hard times. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. David Appold Episode: 117 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

Revelation is a book that seems confusing and even terrifying, but it is written for the Church. How do the visions of Christ, the Father, and the Holy Spirit encourage us? How do the visions of the devil and his agents prepare us for suffering and faithful service? What is Revelation's primary message? Join us as we talk about this often misunderstood book. Host: Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. David Appold Episode: 116 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

When God made male and female, did he do so with a purpose? In a world where such distinctions are forgotten, ignored, or neglected, what does it mean for men to be men and women to be women? Join us as we discuss these things in the world, the family, and the church. Host: Rev. Willie Grills Regular Guest: Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 115 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

Join us for a discussion of Luther's Church Postils, a gathering of his preaching on the entire Christian year. We discuss what he said, how he said it, and why it sounds so different from so much modern preaching. Whether you preach regularly or listen to preaching regularly, listen to this episode. Links for further reading can be found on our website. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 114 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

The Lord tells us to avoid mediums and necromancers, but many throughout history until today turn to them. Is there a real danger, or is it simply fake and harmless? How should the Christian view fortune telling or other ways of trying to influence the future? Come along with us through the Bible, the weirdness of Renaissance magic, the surprising people involved in the Reformation, and even Houdini going to Congress, as we discuss divination in all its forms. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 113 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

The new season begins with a late night comfy chat with Grills, Heide, and Koontz. Join us as we banter about preaching, the liturgy, and more. Stay tuned to the end for previews of upcoming episodes this season and new projects! Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 112 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

The Conclave convenes again for our season 3 finale. Join us as we answer your questions, ranging from quia subscription to L. Ron Hubbard. Put in your earbuds, settle in, and enjoy the show. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guests: Rev. Adam Koontz, Rev. David Appold, and Rev. Aaron Uphoff Episode: 111 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

The Bible tells us to be subject to the governing authorities. Likewise, we must obey God rather than men. In this tension lives the Christian. Where do we draw the line between proper obedience and godly disobedience? Join us as we discuss this pressing issue. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 110 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

"Take up your cross and follow me!" Are the words of our Lord a call to action or an encouragement to couch surfing? Join us as we discuss the active Christian life in practical ways, what it means to walk in step with the Spirit, and how to avoid sloganeering and bumper sticker theology. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Guest: Rev. Benjamin Ulledalen Episode: 109 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

Behold the feet of those who bring the good news of God's judgment! The prophet Nahum, speaking against ancient Assyria in the height of her power, proclaims a message of finding joy in the destruction of evil. Nahum also speaks to our own day, reminding us that injustice and sin will come to an end, because the Lord reigns over all the earth. Join us for a discussion of the book of Nahum and its meaning for the Christian today. Host: Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. David Appold Episode: 108 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

Cancel culture is a symptom of our troubled times. Talking about political issues rapidly becomes an attempt to silence someone else. How should Christians respond? What does it mean to have a good reputation? How do we uphold someone else's reputation? Join us for a lively discussion of these contemporary issues. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 107 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

What would you never give up, even though you were burnt alive for it? Join us for an enlightening discussion about the early English Reformation and especially the English Lutheran martyr, Robert Barnes. Resources for further reading can be found on our website. Host: Rev. Willie Grills Regular Guest: Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 106 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

The man who taught generations of preachers at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and who preached for decades week in and week out had a lot to say about preaching. Join us to hear about what sermons should sound like, how Scripture should be applied, and why preaching matters so much to God and to His people. Resources for further reading can be found on our website. Host: Rev. Willie Grills Regular Guest: Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 105 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

Strange signs in the sky. Is it ancient Rome, 16th century Europe, or modern America? What do these things mean? Is it all a mere hoax, or is this something that the Christian should carefully discern? Join us as we open the X-Files and talk about the history of alien encounters and how the Christian must test the spirits to see whether they are from God. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 104 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

The visual arts have been a source of controversy in church history. Are there limits to what can be depicted? Does the Bible prohibit the use of images? Join us as we discuss the sometimes violent history of iconoclasm and the place of the visual arts in the Church. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 103 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

In our new series Preaching Christ, we discuss how great preachers of the past proclaimed God's Word in order to learn what preaching has been and can be. In this first episode in the series, we look at the style, themes, delivery, and impact of Walter A. Maier, the first speaker of the Lutheran Hour. What can we learn from him? What can he say to our day? Whether you preach regularly or listen to preaching, join us in our discussion of this great man. If you'd like to read more about WAM, please visit our website for many links. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 102 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

The possibility that Chalcedon had made a mistake in failing to explicitly condemn three men opposed to Cyril haunted the Church. The Emperor Justinian, seeking to reunite a religiously fractured empire, sought to resolve the Three Chapters controversy first by edict and then by a new council. Yet the most important part of the story was a showdown between pope and emperor which would have lasting consequences in the Church. Join us as we talk about the Second Council of Constantinople in our continuing series on the early church. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 101 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

The WFS crew celebrates our 100th episode by answering listener questions. From circuit riding to streaming services on the internet, we tackle a wide array of topics. Here's to the next 100! Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guests: Rev. Adam Koontz, Rev. David Appold, and Rev. Aaron Uphoff Episode: 100 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

Since the sixth day of creation, man has been called to tend the earth. Even despite the Fall, this call continues. How does this apply to the Christian today? Is it a sin to be prepared for the future? Is it spiritually good to work in the dirt? How can we better provide for and teach our families? Join us as we dismantle the techno-industrial state and talk about God, family, and food. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Guest: Rev. Benjamin Ulledalen Episode: 99 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

To be a Christian is to be like Christ, and to be like Christ is to be holy and godly like Him. What does that look like? How does that happen? If we are called to be godly, what does it mean to be ungodly, especially in a culture hostile to God? Rev. Benjamin Ulledalen joins us to discuss godliness in Scripture and what it means for us today. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Guest: Rev. Benjamin Ulledalen, Associate Pastor, Zion Lutheran Church, Mount Pleasant, Michigan Episode: 98 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

Chalcedon forged the Definition in the heat of controversy, but the debate over the natures of Christ it hoped to resolve went on. Conflict between the Monophysites and the Chalcedonians, sometimes breaking out into actual violence, demanded some kind of solution. With new wars, internal strife, and the final fall of the Western Empire, how would the Roman emperors try to resolve this major controversy in the Church? Join us as we continue our series on the ecumenical councils, talking about the events between the fourth and fifth councils and what we can learn from them today. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 97 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

The crucifixion of Christ looms large in our mind and our art, but how did it actually happen? How did the Romans carry out their work? Where did it come from? Yet despite the historical details, the fact remains that the cross was the most fitting way for Christ to die, because God chose it from before the foundation of the world. Join us for a discussion on the details, the stigma, and the glory of the cross of Christ. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. David Appold Episode: 96 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

"I form light and create darkness; I make well-being and create calamity; I am the Lord, who does all these things." The Lord sends prosperity and disaster alike, but never without reason. Grab your water purifiers and huddle up next to the shortwave radio as we discuss pandemics, plagues, and the hand of God in them all. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 95 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

Here is the heart of the Election Controversy in 19th century America, a conflict that divided brother from brother and caused C.F.W. Walther pain and grief near his life's end. Join us to understand better what was at stake in the conflict, what the sides were, and how conflict was handled for better or for worse. Links to books and resources on this subject can be found on our website. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 94 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

Just as Christ is the great High Priest, the greater than Moses and Levi, so also are those who are in Christ part of a greater spiritual priesthood offering up a greater sacrifice to God. Join us as we continue our discussion of the book of Hebrews, talking about the nature of the spiritual priesthood, the way in which we offer sacrifices to God, and the reasons why Christ's bloody sacrifice can never be repeated. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. David Appold Episode: 93 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.

“For whatever overcomes a person, to that he is enslaved.” As we enter Lent, Peter’s words teach us the importance of spiritual discipline, including fasting. Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. What else does the Bible have to say about fasting? Why did the early church very quickly adopt fasting? Why should we practice fasting today? Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 92 Find articles and other podcast episodes on our website: wordfitlyspoken.org Follow us on Twitter: @wordfitly Send us a message: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: RSS Feed, iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app.