Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
recast of an episode aired 11-2-2020
We talk today about the life blood of the Church. The Sacraments are the very heart of the Church and their use are vital to her people. Join the conversation as we continue to talk about the Augsburg Confession.

Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
recast of an episode aired 10-26-2020
Don and Will talk today about many portions of the Confessions. Yet, they all blend together. We get alittle goofy, but that is part of the fun in discussing. Join the conversation.

Thursday Mar 13, 2025
329.Recast. Book of Concord - Augsburg Confession - Jesus and Saints
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Recast of an episode aired 10-16-2020
Today, Don and Will talk about the Biblical confession of who Jesus Christ is. We discuss some insights into what he has done to save us from our sins and ourselves. We also talk about the saints, those believers now with the Lord. Join us as we continue our look at the Unaltered Augsburg Confession.

Thursday Mar 06, 2025
328.Recast.Book of Concord - Augsburg Confession - Original Sin
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
recast of an episode aired 9-28-2020
We all have it. We all are born with it. Original Sin is the topic for today and boy do we have a good conversation about it. Join us as we talk about Original Sin and more important Jesus Christ.

Thursday Feb 27, 2025
327.Recast. Book of Concord - Augsburg Confession - Trinity
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
recast of an episode aired 9-27-2020
How do you explain the Trinity? That is a great question and Don and Will don't come close to answering it. But they do have a great discussion as they tackle the first Article of the Augsburg Confession. Join the conversation, grab your copy of the Augsburg Confession or find the online source here https://bookofconcord.org/augsburg-confession/

Thursday Feb 20, 2025
326.Recast. Book of Concord - Augsburg Confession - Introduction
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Recast of an earlier episode aired 9-14-2020
We look at the history that built the foundation of Augsburg Confession. Join the conversation with us as we begin talking about this Confession of the Lutheran Faith and the laypeople who joined to defend the Gospel of the Christ.

Thursday Feb 13, 2025
325.Book of Concord - Large Catechism - Lord's Supper
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
We are back! We're reading through the Book of Concord bit by bit. Today is the Large Catechism's take on Holy Communion https://bookofconcord.org/large-catechism/sacrament-of-the-altar/

Thursday Feb 06, 2025
324.Book of Concord - Large Catechism - Baptism
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
We are back! We're reading through the Book of Concord bit by bit. Today is the Large Catechism's take on the Baptism .https://bookofconcord.org/large-catec...

Thursday Jan 16, 2025
323.Book of Concord - Large Catechism- Lord's Prayer
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Our takeaway's from the Luther's Large explanation of the Lord's Prayer

Thursday Jan 09, 2025
322.Book of Concord Large Catechism (The Creed)
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Our takeaway's from the Luther's Large explanation of the Apostle's Creed.

Thursday Dec 19, 2024
321.Book of Concord Large Catechism (4-10th Commandments)
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
We go through the rest of the large catechism's section on the commandments. our next show is January 9th.

Friday Dec 13, 2024
320.Book of Concord Preface and 1-3 Commandments
Friday Dec 13, 2024
Friday Dec 13, 2024
We take you through the first part of the Large Catechism.

Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
319.Beyond the Sermon (Advent 2C)
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Two texts, two pastors! Join us as we take you beyond the sermon into the little nuggets we found in the texts we preached on the previous Sunday

Thursday Dec 05, 2024
318.Book of Concord Introduction
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Pastor Harley and Pastor Ruddat introduce you to the Book of Concord

Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
317.Beyond the Sermon (1 Thessalonians 3:9-13)
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Pastor Ruddat and Pastor Harley go beyond the sermon they preached. This week they both had the same text.

Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
315. Five things we are thankful for in 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Pastor Dave Ruddat and Pastor Will Harley have a lighthearted episode where we list our top 5 things we are thankful for in 2024. What are the top five things (besides Jesus and sweater vests) you are thankful for in 2024?

Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
316.Beyond the Sermon (Daniel 7:13-14 & Jude 20-25)
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Pastor Harley is celebratin' Christ the King, and Pastor Ruddat is celebratin' the end of the world. Two different series of readings from two different (some might VERY different) pastors to close out the Church year.

Saturday Nov 23, 2024
314.Contemporary Congregational Concerns Part 5 - Stewardship
Saturday Nov 23, 2024
Saturday Nov 23, 2024
Join us as we explore issues that become concerns for many of our congregations today: 1. Use of Law and Gospel2. Using the Means of Grace3. Congregational structures and forms of ministry4. Elder work in the congregation 5. Stewardship

Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
313.Beyond the Sermon John 5:24-29
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
WELS pastors take you behind the scenes as they recap their sermons and all the little details they didn't cover! Bring your questions!

Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Join us as we explore issues that become concerns for many of our congregations today: 1. Use of Law and Gospel2. Using the Means of Grace3. Congregational structures and forms of ministry4. Elder work in the congregation 5. Stewardship

Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Join us as we explore issues that become concerns for many of our congregations today: 1. Use of Law and Gospel2. Using the Means of Grace3. Congregational structures and forms of ministry4. Elder work in the congregation 5. Stewardship

Thursday Oct 31, 2024
310.Contemporary Congregational Concerns Part 2 - Use of the Means of Grace
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Join us as we explore issues that become concerns for many of our congregations today: 1. Use of Law and Gospel2. Using the Means of Grace3. Congregational structures and forms of ministry4. Elder work in the congregation 5. Stewardship

Thursday Oct 24, 2024
309.Contemporary Congregational Concerns Part 1 - Law and Gospel
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Join us as we explore issues that become concerns for many of our congregations today: - Use of Law and Gospel- Using the Means of Grace- Congregational structures and forms of ministry- Elder work in the congregation - Stewardship

Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
308.Beyond the Sermon (Pentecost 23, Proper 25B) 1 Corinthians 9:7-12; 19-23
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
WELS pastors take you behind the scenes as they recap their sermons and all the little details they didn't cover! Bring your questions!

Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
307.BTS.Michael and All Angels (Revelation 12:7-12)
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
WELS pastors take you behind the scenes as they recap their sermons and all the little details they didn't cover! Bring your questions!

Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
306. Beyond the Sermon (James 3:13-18 and Mark 9:30-37 Proper 20)
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
WELS pastors take you behind the scenes as they recap their sermons and all the little details they didn't cover! Bring your questions!

Thursday Sep 19, 2024
305.The Freedom to Speak (Season Premiere!)
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Pastor Will Harley says, "BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN!" Pastor Dave Ruddat growls something in pirate talk (as it's national pirate day). Both are excited to be back for another season of Casting Nets! Today's topic: Free speech in the light of the Eighth commandment

Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
304. Beyond the Sermon (1 Kings 19:21-39 and Ephesians 6:10-18 Pentecost 19B)
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
WELS pastors take you behind the scenes as they recap their sermons and all the little details they didn't cover! Bring your questions! Today is 1 Kings 19:21-39 and Ephesians 6:10-18 Pentecost 19B!

Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
303. Beyond the Sermon (Mark 7:31-37 and Acts 3:1-10 Pentecost 18B)
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
WELS pastors take you behind the scenes as they recap their sermons and all the little details they didn't cover! Bring your questions! Today is Mark 7:31-37 and Acts 3:1-10 Pentecost 18B!

Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
302.Beyond the Sermon (Romans 9:30-10:4 Proper 17B)
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
WELS pastors take you behind the scenes as they recap their sermons and all the little details they didn't cover! Bring your questions! Today is Romans 9:30-10:4

Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
301.Beyond the Sermon (John 6:51-69 Proper 16B)
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
WELS pastors take you behind the scenes as they recap their sermons and all the little details they didn't cover! Bring your questions! Today is John 6:51-69

Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
300.Beyond the Sermon (John 6:35-51 Proper 15B)
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
WELS pastors take you behind the scenes as they recap their sermons and all the little details they didn't cover! Bring your questions! Today is John 6:35-51

Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
299.Beyond the Sermon. Pentecost 12B
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
WELS pastors take you behind the scenes as they recap their sermons and all the little details they didn't cover! Bring your questions! Today is John 6:24-35

Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
298.Beyond the Sermon. Pentecost 11B
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
WELS pastors take you behind the scenes as they recap their sermons and all the little details they didn't cover! Bring your questions! Today is Mark 6:45-56.

Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
297.Beyond the Sermon. Pentecost 10B
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
WELS pastors take you behind the scenes as they recap their sermons and all the little details they didn't cover! Bring your questions! Today is Mark 6:45-56.

Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
296.Beyond the Sermon. Pentecost 9B
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
WELS pastors take you behind the scenes as they recap their sermons and all the little details they didn't cover! Bring your questions! Today is Mark 6:30-34

Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Beyond the Sermon Pentecost 8 2024
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Reverend Beard and Pastor Harley as go through Titus and Mark 6:7-13

Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Beyond the Sermon Pentecost 6 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Reverend Beard is back and joins Pastor Endorf and Pastor Harley as they go over Lamentations and Mark.

Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Beyond the Sermon Pentecost 5 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Pastor Endorf and Pastor Harley revisit last Sunday's Gospel Lesson.

Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Beyond the Sermon: Pentecost 2 2024
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Pastor Harley and Pastor Endorf talk about the Gospel lesson for Pentecost 2, Mark 2:23-3:6.

Thursday May 30, 2024
291.Three Pastors bring their best marriage advice and tools
Thursday May 30, 2024
Thursday May 30, 2024
Our season finale needs a "Princess Bride" quote! "Marriage is what brings us together today!" Three pastors bring their best marriage advice and tools they have found useful. Join in the conversation this Thursday at 10:30am!

Tuesday May 28, 2024
290.Beyond The Sermon (Trinity B)
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Pastor Harley talks about his sermon on Isaiah 6:1-8 and Pastor Endorf and Pastor Ruddat talk about their sermons on Romans 8:12-17

Thursday May 23, 2024
Ambition Works When You Stay on Target
Thursday May 23, 2024
Thursday May 23, 2024
Pastor Endorf and Harley talk about the good and bad when it comes to Ambition.

Thursday May 16, 2024
Celebration of Mother's Day: Mothers of the Bible the Bad; Bad for a time; the Ideal
Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
Join us as we celebrate Mothers as we look at the some of the bad mothers of the Bible and some that were bad for a time. What we see is God always working to preserve the line of Christ and the proclamation of forgiveness.

Tuesday May 14, 2024
287.Beyond the Sermon (Ascension B)
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Three pastors walk you through the text and take you beyond their sermons.

Tuesday May 07, 2024
286.Beyond the Sermon (Easter 6B)
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Pastor Endorf talks about the Gospel; Pastor Ruddat goes above and beyond the text by adding to the lectionary; and Pastor Harley only does part of his text.

Thursday May 02, 2024
285.Priesthood of all Believers: Our Calling and Our Challenge
Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
Pastor Dave Endorf and Pastor Dave Ruddat address the relationship of priesthood of all believers and the public ministry. Misconceptions abound and challenges too!

Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
284. Beyond the Sermon (Easter 5B 1 John 3:18-24)
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Pastor Ruddat plays sound engineer while Pastor Harley goes beyond the sermon he preached on 1 John 3:18-24, which is the second lesson on Easter 5B.

Thursday Apr 25, 2024
283. Silence of the Lamb - Does God still speak?
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Join three pastors as their talk about the reasons why people feel that God is far away from them. Even strong Christians can wrestle with a God who seems to be far off.

Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
282. Beyond the Sermon 1 John 4:1-6
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Three pastors preached on the same text, but focus on different aspects of it.