TOPIC INDEXMinistry of the Church (21)

  1. In The Bar

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    08/24/16
    1 min read
    By Adam Francisco Scott Keith Caleb Keith Rod Rosenbladt Jim Nestingen
    This is a special midweek episode of the Thinking Fellows featuring Dr. Jim Nestingen. The fellows join Dr. Nestingen in a bar just outside the annual NALC convention to talk about what it means to be a mentor. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

  2. The Role of a Pastor

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    08/19/16
    1 min
    By Adam Francisco Scott Keith Caleb Keith Rod Rosenbladt Joel Fitzpatrick
    This week the Fellows are joined by Pastor Joel Hess to talk about just what it is a pastor does. Joel is a writer for the Jagged and 1517. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and find out why you should come to expect the proclamation of Christ given for you every Sunday.

  3. Missions

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    07/21/16
    1 min
    By Adam Francisco Scott Keith Caleb Keith Rod Rosenbladt Craig Donofrio
    On episode 26 the Fellows are joined by Pastor Craig Donofrio to talk about missions. Lutherans, especially in the LCMS are often accused of ignoring the mission field, pastor Donofrio talks about why that has changed, and why it is more important than ever to not only back missionaries abroad, but also to evangelize her in the United States. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

  4. The Church

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    06/10/16
    1 min
    By Adam Francisco Scott Keith Caleb Keith Rod Rosenbladt
    On Episode 20 the Fellows talk about the Church and what it means to be a member of the bride of Christ. Additionally, we answer a fan question for the first time. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and find out why the Church is more than a building.

  5. Hitmen and Midwives of God

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    06/03/16
    1 min
    By Adam Francisco Scott Keith Caleb Keith Rod Rosenbladt Paul Koch
    Episode 19 is a special show on preaching with guest Fellow pastor Paul Koch. The Fellows talk about what makes good preaching as well as what it means to be called to preach. Sit back, relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show.

  6. The Lord's Supper

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    05/27/16
    1 min
    By Adam Francisco Scott Keith Caleb Keith Rod Rosenbladt
    The final episode in our Means of Grace series. We talk about the power of Christ's body and blood given to you for the forgiveness of sins. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and find comfort in the body and blood of Christ.

  7. Confession and Absolution

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    05/20/16
    1 min
    By Adam Francisco Scott Keith Caleb Keith Rod Rosenbladt
    This week, the Fellows continue to talk about the Means of Grace by discussing Confession and Absolution. Confession and Absolution serve to soothe the troubled soul and calm the burdened conscience the proclamation of Christ's Forgiveness. Sit back, relax, and grab a drink as the forgiveness of Christ comes from the lips of another.

  8. Baptism

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    05/13/16
    1 min
    By Adam Francisco Scott Keith Caleb Keith Rod Rosenbladt
    Last week the Fellows talked about the Means of Grace, as a direct follow-up to that episode the Fellows now dive into Baptism. Why get Baptized? How does Baptism work? Who should be Baptized? Sit Back, relax, and grab a drink as the soothing waters of Baptism drown you in Christ.

  9. The Means of Grace

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    05/06/16
    1 min
    By Adam Francisco Scott Keith Caleb Keith Rod Rosenbladt
    Lutherans can often be misunderstood as rejecting the existence or necessity of good works. On episode 14 the Thinking Fellows discuss why this common misconception is not true. Sit back, relax and grab a drink to find out why good works are a fruit of faith and not saving grace.