A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast

Join us for a comfy roundtable on the Apocrypha, outreach, zeal for the truth, and very small church bodies. This and more from your questions on the latest Conclave. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guests: Rev. Adam Koontz, Rev. David Appold, and Rev. Aaron Uphoff Episode: 91 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 the first in a multi-part series on the Election Controversy in American Lutheranism, a struggle that had its roots in Reformation-era disputes about free will, Scripture’s clarity, and God’s election of grace. We look at the basics of the doctrine of election or predestination, Luther’s dispute with Erasmus, and the developments during Lutheran Orthodoxy that brought so much contention to American Lutherans centuries later. 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: 90 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.

O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! The book of Psalms forms the cornerstone of the Church’s worship, and no other book informs the Christian life more. From the depths of the darkest woe to the heights of the highest praise, the Psalms praise the mighty Lord who is always faithful to His promises. Join us in our march toward Zion as we begin to discuss the Lord’s hymnal. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 89 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 First Great Awakening was a monumental event in American and British history and ultimately in world history. Men like George Whitefield, John Wesley, and Jonathan Edwards shook up the English-speaking world in powerful, but controversial ways. What was the religious state of the American colonies at the time, and why did such men resonate with so many? Join us as we begin our discussion of this period and the implications it continues to have for today. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 88 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.

Freemasonry, Kabbalah, Hermeticism. What do they have in common? Are they legitimate or spiritually dangerous schools of thought? Why has the church always contended against it? Join us for a discussion of Western esotericism, its many forms, and its many implications, especially why Christians should be aware of it today. Host: Rev. Willie Grills Regular Guest: Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 87 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.

From The Lutheran Hymnal to the polka mass, worship is one of the most debated topics for Christians today. What do we make of it? Is there a Biblical definition of worship? Does God want us to worship in a certain way? Join us as we discuss Biblical worship as the Lord's action, our reaction, and the basis for unity in the Church. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 86 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 once again to answer listener questions and discuss other matters of varying degrees of consequence. Come along with us through some technical glitches and lively conversation as we tackle issues from Vatican II to the Rapture. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guests: Rev. Adam Koontz and Rev. Aaron Uphoff Episode: 85 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 stories we tell about ourselves not only define our past, but also define our future. We return to the Forgotten Era of the Missouri Synod to show that it was not a time of easy missions to ethnic enclaves, but a time of hard work and dedication despite serious obstacles. Men like William Dallmann forged the future of the Missouri Synod through tireless work in a rapidly changing environment. When we see the work it took to forge the Missouri Synod after the days of Walther, we will be driven to imitate their example and do the same in our current context. Host: Rev. Willie Grills Regular Guest: Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 84 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 work of the high priest in the Old Testament was imperfect, since it had to be repeated every year. The work of our High Priest Jesus Christ is superior and perfect, the fulfillment of everything the Old Testament set forth, since it was done once for all. Join us as we continue our discussion of the book of Hebrews with a focus on the priesthood of Christ, His perfect sacrifice, His ongoing intercession, and what that means for us today. Host: Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. David Appold Episode: 83 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 the twenty years since the previous council, a war-torn empire faces another challenge within the Church. The fourth ecumenical council, convened at Chalcedon, dealt with the theological issues and the political intrigue while at the same time setting forth a world-changing definition. Jesus Christ, the council confessed, has two distinct natures in one person unconfusedly, unchangeably, indivisibly, inseparably. Join us for the history of this important council and for a discussion of its theology, especially in its relevance for today. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 82 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.

O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever! Join us as we discuss the Biblical understanding of thankfulness, while also ruminating on the national day of thanksgiving. Host: Rev. Willie Grills Regular Guest: Rev. David Appold Episode: 81 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 an introduction to Saint Paul’s letters to Rome and Philippi and a look at how the Gospel spread in the earliest church. This episode is dedicated, with thanks to God, to the faithful proclaimer of Paul’s message of grace, the late Dr. Walter A. Maier II. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 80 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.

Hebrews is one of the most important and often quoted epistles, laying an important foundation for our understanding of the relationship between the Old Testament and the New. Join us as we discuss the authorship, dating, and themes of this inspired book. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. David Appold Episode: 79 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 things intrigue and fascinate people like the paranormal. Things beyond our ability to explain frequently lead people astray. Popular culture, with its assumptions and explanations for paranormal phenomena, influences even Christians, coloring their perception of what God's Word has to say. Join us for a discussion on what the Bible has to say and why Christians should take this subject seriously. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 78 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.

From obscure beginnings in the United States to a worldwide movement, the spread of Pentecostalism can be neither ignored nor underestimated. Join us as we look at the complicated origins of this movement and what it means for the Church today. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 77 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.

WFS opens a new season with a listener question. What is Receptionism? How does it compare with the Lutheran Confessions? How should we treat the issue of the Lord's Supper? Join us as we delve into the history behind this position and how it came to be in our circles today. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 76 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 rhythms of the liturgy sanctify our time, our space, and our thought, so that we may redeem the time. Loehe argues for retaining and renewing the liturgy even in his day when much of it had been lost or neglected. His insights continue to inform our own time, especially in an age which sees many of the same struggles. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 75 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.

Technology has the power to shape our lives, though often in ways we do not expect. We may seek to control things which do not belong to us. We may exalt technology as a mysterious and mystifying power over our lives. We may even look to technology as security for an uncertain tomorrow. But one thing is clear: the same forge which brings forth the plow shapes the sword. Technology is both a blessing and a curse. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 74 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.

Catechesis literally means echoing back and forth, a question and answer of the basic truths of the faith. Loehe continues his discussion of the work of a pastor by discussing the method, form, and content of catechesis, as well as how it relates to the life of the church. Host: Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. David Appold Episode: 73 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.

Following the death of Joseph Smith, Mormonism faced a serious crisis. Who would be the next leader? To make matters worse, several contenders stepped forward to claim the spot. However, Brigham Young would take the lead and begin the next important chapter in Mormon history. Join us as we discuss the various splinter groups that resulted from this crisis and an overview of the life of Young. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 72 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.

There is no greater treasure than to hear the Word of God communicated clearly in your own language. The Evangelical Heritage Version aims to translate the Bible into clear English style while maintaining a faithful translation. Professor John Brug, the head of the Wartburg Project, joins us to discuss the EHV, what makes it unique, and why it was undertaken in the first place. Links mentioned in the show may be found on our website. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Guest: Prof. John Brug, Professor Emeritus of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, and General Editor of Project Wartburg Episode: 71 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 is the chief work of the ministry, yet it happens on more than Sunday morning. A man must be apt to teach, though he can and should increase this God-given gift in his work. Loehe also describes the form of a sermon and offers some surprising suggestions regarding this important task. Host: Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. David Appold Episode: 70 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.

Repent, for the kingdom of God is near! What does repentance look like? What keeps us from repentance? How do we bear fruit in keeping with repentance? Join us as we discuss a doctrine so important that Jesus Himself began His preaching ministry with the call to repent. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 69 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.

Technology is the means by which we obtain certain goals, and using technology is part of being human. Yet in an age when technology increasingly dominates our lives, what does the Word of God have to say about it? Join us as we discuss why technology isn't a neutral issue, some of what the Lord says about it, and why bringing up the Amish is a red herring. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 68 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.

One of the goals of catechesis is Biblical literacy, and one of the best ways to obtain it is through the use of Bible histories. Whether the setting is in confirmation, homeschooling, the home, or even just in personal improvement, these somewhat lost treasures provide an easy method for pastors, teachers, and parents alike. Links to some of the resources mentioned in the podcast may be found on the website. Host: Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guests: Rev. Aaron Uphoff Episode: 67 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 regulars reassemble to take your questions. In this second conclave, we tackle many topics, ranging from the liturgy to Prohibition to vengeance. Join us as we dive in with you. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guests: Rev. Adam Koontz and Rev. David Appold Episode: 66 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 marriage of a pastor, like any man, shapes him and impacts his work. In this episode, we discuss Loehe's reflections on the pastor's marriage. Is celibacy a higher calling? How does the biblical qualification of "husband of one wife" relate to a widower or a divorced man? Is the calling of the pastor's wife different from other wives? Join us as we continue our discussion of Loehe's book "The Pastor." Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills Regular Guests: Rev. Adam Koontz and Rev. David Appold Episode: 65 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.

Jesus Christ is our ascended King, the living head of the Church. How do we understand the concept of Christ being the head? Does headship also apply to government and family? Join us as we discuss the Biblical doctrine of headship and its implications for our society today. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 64 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 social and cultural expectations for pastors change from time to time and place to place, but there is something unchanging about the source of a pastor's life in Christ. Listen to find out more about how the hidden life with God nourishes a pastor's public conduct and why distraction plagues pastors in Loehe's time and our own. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 63 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 men have made such an impact on American Christianity as Dr. Walter A. Maier. From academics to radio to preaching, WAM's influence reached far and wide. WAM stands tall in the history of the LC-MS. Join us as we discuss the life and techniques of the man Time magazine called "The Chrysostom of American Lutheranism." Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 62 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.

WFS goes on the road to sit down with Dr. Andrew Steinmann to discuss a number of topics. How do we determine the Old Testament canon? Why is Esther and the Song of Songs in the Bible? Why is time important in the Bible? What unifies the book of Genesis? Dr. Steinmann brings his insights into all these questions and more in this special episode of WFS. Links to books mentioned in the podcast may be found on the website. Host: Rev. Zelwyn Heide Guest: Rev. Dr. Andrew Steinmann, Distinguished Professor of Theology and Hebrew, Concordia University Chicago Episode: 61 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.

While idolatry remains a continual threat to God's people, Israel faced a strong temptation because of the surrounding Canaanites and their religious practices. One such example that occurs frequently in the Old Testament is the worship of the Canaanite goddess Asherah, whose poles were set up even in the temple during the last days of the kingdom. Dr. Walter A. Maier III joins us to discuss idolatry and Canaanite religion in particular and what we can learn from Israel's example today. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Guest: Rev. Dr. Walter A. Maier III, Professor of Exegetical Theology, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana Episode: 60 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.

Loehe describes a pastor as leading a private and a public life. Yet as important as his public life is, it begins first in private. How should a pastor study? What does it mean to reflect on God's Word? Does piety make you a Pietist? Join us for our continuing discussion of Loehe's book "The Pastor." Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. David Appold Episode: 59 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 Synodical Conference not only broke over issues of fellowship, but also over a different understanding of the Word, which would lead to further problems in the Missouri Synod leading up to the walkout in 1974. Dr. Braun joins us to talk about issues of Scripture, the breakup itself, and where the Wisconsin Synod has gone since the 1960s. Links to resources related to this podcast may be found on the website. Host: Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. Adam Koontz Guest: Rev. Dr. Mark Braun, Professor of Theology, Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee, WI Episode: 58 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.

Our Lord stretches out His hand to strike Egypt with His wonders. Come with us as we study Moses, Pharaoh, and God's deliverance of His people from Egypt. Learn about Egyptian religion in conflict with the one true faith. Hear of the historic miracles and signs the Lord God performs. We discuss why the Passover happened, why it matters, and how it is fulfilled. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 57 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.

Theodosius II convoked the Third Ecumenical Council at Ephesus to settle a controversy between Nestorius of Constantinople and Cyril of Alexandria. The debate began over the term theotokos, the Mother of God, but it soon became clear that nothing less than rightly understanding how Jesus is both God and man was at stake. Yet, as the questionable politics and personal animosities of the council demonstrate, church history is not about triumph leading to triumph, but God preserving His Church and His truth even with fallible men. Join us for a discussion of the history and theology of the Council of Ephesus. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 56 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 it began in 1872, C.F.W. Walther dreamed that the Synodical Conference might lead to organic unity among confessional Lutherans. When it ended in 1967, its demise drove a wedge between confessional Lutherans that persists to this day. The Wisconsin Synod and the Missouri Synod were formerly in full fellowship with one another, but no longer. Rev. Dr. Mark Braun joins us to discuss the tensions between the two synods which led to the final break. Links to resources related to this podcast may be found on the website. Host: Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. Adam Koontz Guest: Rev. Dr. Mark Braun, Professor of Theology, Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee, WI Episode: 55 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.

Our Lord teaches clearly that the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. What does this mean, and why is Sabbath rest essential for this world and for the life of the world to come? Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 54 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 advising the student of theology, Loehe continues by giving insight into how a pastor should begin his work in a new parish, especially young pastors going into the parish for the first time. Join us as we delve into the next chapter of Loehe's book and tackle issues like not attempting to do too much too quickly, the pastor's public and social life, and the need for self-control. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. David Appold Episode: 53 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.

Strive to enter by the narrow gate. Press onward toward the goal. The Holy Spirit describes the Christian life in active, even violent, terms. How should we pursue God? What do our spiritual weapons look like? How do we run in pursuit of the prize while remembering that we are saved by grace? Join us as we discuss Christian discipline and what it looks like in our daily lives. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. Aaron Uphoff Episode: 52 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.

How does the past come to be forgotten? Maybe there are parts of our own past that we've forgotten. Join us to remember the period of Missouri's greatest growth in the time between the Civil War and the Great Depression and to hear how we can think about our fathers in the faith and imitate their zeal for Christ. Links for works mentioned in the podcast may be found on our website. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 51 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.

All hands on deck for this special episode of WFS! The regulars are all here to tackle a wide range of user questions, including topics like fasting, deacons, and Semper Virgo. Join us as we look back on the first 50 episodes and look forward to many more to come. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guests: Rev. David Appold, Rev. Adam Koontz, and Rev. Aaron Uphoff Episode: 50 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 life of Joseph Smith is a mixture of remarkable success and heartbreaking failure. Mormonism grows despite tremendous opposition, and Smith dies young at the hands of a mob. Join us as we conclude the story of Joseph Smith from Ohio to Missouri to Illinois in this next installment of our series on Mormonism. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 49 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 must be recognized that in any culture the source of law is the god of that society. Join us as we begin our discussion of the Law's curbing effect in society. What is the place of God's Law in the life of the Christian and in the state? Does it only show us our sins, or does it show us a still more excellent way? Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Guest: Rev. Aaron Uphoff, Pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Randolph, NJ Episode: 48 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 makes a good pastor? For Wilhelm Loehe, the beginning was all. You'll hear discussions about classical education, the focus of parish life, and the need for humility in this first episode in our series on Loehe's "The Pastor." A link to "The Pastor" may be found on our website. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 47 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.

Does how the church is run have anything to do with the gospel? David Henkel of the Tennessee Synod thought so. Check out this episode for discussion of his "Carolinian Herald of Liberty," his manifesto for his synod's polity and practice to ensure liberty in church and state. Links to books mentioned in the podcast may be found on our website. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 46 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 impact of Joseph Smith has only grown since his brief life ended. From humble beginnings to the leader of thousands in his time, Joseph Smith is one of the most influential figures in American religion. Today, the Latter Day Saint movement, or Mormonism, has grown to millions of members. Join us as we begin our study of the life of Joseph Smith and his cultural history. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Episode: 45 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.

How do the prophets become prophets? What do pastors and prophets have in common? How does God's calling affect us today? Join us to learn about how God sends the prophets in every age. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. David Appold Episode: 44 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.

You've probably never heard of the Tennessee Synod, but you definitely should know about these remarkable men of God. Listen to learn about this group that fought the good fight of faith and were the first to publish the entire Book of Concord in English. Links to books mentioned in the podcast may be found on our website. Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn Heide Regular Guest: Rev. Adam Koontz Episode: 43 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.

WFS Preaching: Listen to the sermon preached by regular guest, Rev. David Appold, for the installation of Rev. Willie Grills at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Mattoon, IL. The sermon texts were Jeremiah 15:19-21, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, and John 20:19-23. 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.