Casting Nets Podcast

What is the Difference Anyway: A Look at Dualism

Join us as Pastor Endorf and Pastor Harley talk about the problems with the ancient thought of Dualism which may not be as ancient as you may think. 

251.Beyond the Sermon: Advent 1

We talk about the text of 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 and Mark 13:26-37. Join Pastor Harley and Pastor Endorf as we talk beyond the sermon. 

250.Pulling the Trigger on the Biblical Canon

Join us as we talk about the development of the Old Testament and New Testament Canon.

249.Beyond the Sermon (Christ the King featuring 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 and Matthew 27:27-31)

Join us as we talk about the previous week's sermon.
00:00 Introduction
02:58 1 Corinthians 15 20-28
23:42 Matthew 27 27-31

248.Beyond the sermon (Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 6:23-44)

Join us as we talk about the previous week's sermon. Dave gets confused and we end up talking about Luke 12:22-34 as well.
00:00 Introduction
02:13 Romans 12 1-8
18:22 Deer Hunters Service (Matthew 6 25 44)
28:08 Luke 12 22 34 detour

247.Inspiration and Inerrancy of the Bible

we looked at President Matthew Harrison's (LCMS) article on Divine Authority and a unpublished article by Jack Cascione that was a reaction to it.
https://witness.lcms.org/2023/divine-authority/

246. Five easy ways to become a Pietist (and Dave goes off the rails)

Pietism is a movement or spirit that has its roots in Lutheranism but has spread throughout Protestantism. Our "steps" are a lighthearted journey through Pietism's effects and current temptations you will encounter today.  Dave will go off the rails today, but which one and why?
5 easy ways to become a pietist
Reinvent what is the lifeblood of the church. What’s in your heart pumps harder than the Gospel in Word and Sacrament.
Ain’t no standard like your standard.
Stop testing the Spirits.
You are your own illuminati.
Take your toys and go home (Ban the Fellowship)
5 ways to prevent pietism
Be firmly grounded in Scripture.
Practice doctrinal & moral discipline because that is what you are in Christ, not because it proves anything to you or to anyone else.
Aim at the head and the heart in preaching & teaching and properly distinguish between the law & the gospel as you do so.
Trust the Holy Spirit’s promise to accomplish what he desires through His means. 
Don’t make ad hominem attacks or judge hearts and motivation based on what you see.

245.Beyond the Sermon (Matthew 23:1-12 Proper 26 & Matthew 5:1-12 All Saint’s)

Join us as we talk about the previous week's sermon.
00:00 Introduction
02:48 Matthew 23 1-12
17:33 Matthew 5 1-12
41:27 Dave Endorf offends Will

244.Beyond the Sermon (Psalm 46 and Matthew 10:16-23)

Join us as we talk about the previous week's sermon.

243.Beyond the Sermon (Matthew 22:15-21)

Join us as we talk about the previous week's sermon.  Same text, three different sermons and focuses, all of them leading to Christ.  Funny how that happens...
00:00 Pre-show on the Packer Bronco NFL game
03:42 Matthew 22 15-21Ruddat
08:21 Will Harley
14:50 David Endorf

242. Beyond the Sermon (Romans 1:16-17 & Matthew 22:1-14)

Join us as we talk about the previous week's sermon.

241.A discussion on the article ”One Great Thought”

With everything going on in the United States and the world, it's good to reset by thinking of the one great thought of God.
 
THE ONE GREAT THOUGHT OF GOD (Der eine groBe Gedanke Gottes) written by August Pieper and translated by Jason D. Oakland is our topic.  

240. One great thought of God (audio of the essay)

This English translation of the German article by Professor August Pieper brings forth the original's beautiful description of God's new creation, the church.  http://essays.wisluthsem.org:8080/handle/123456789/4212
 
We do not own this content.  

239.Beyond the Sermon (Philippians 3:12-21 and Matthew 21:33-43)

Join us as we talk about the previous week's sermon.
00:00 Introduction
02:26 Philippians 3 12-21
16:41 Matthew 21 33 43 (Will)
26:16 Matthew 21 33 43 (Dave)

238.Beyond the Sermon (Ezekiel 18, Philippians 2; and Matthew 21)

Join us as we talk about the previous week's sermons
00:00 Introduction01:25 Ezekiel 18 1-4; 25-3214:12 Philippians 2 1-1126:28 Matthew 21 23 32
 

237. Book Study of Pro (Every) Life

We talk today about Abortion and the study of Pro (Every) Life a book by Pastor Novotny.

236.Beyond the Sermon (Matthew 20:1-16 &Romans 9:6-16)

Join us as we talk about the previous week's sermon.
00:00 Introduction03:57 (Matthew 20:1-16)28:17 (Romans 9:6-16)
 

235. Life in Christ Book Review

We review the book Life in Christ Rooted, Woven, and Grafted into God's Story by Rev. Adam T. Filipek
 
NOTE: When Pastor Harley says that the LCMS is "orthodox," we clarified and he actually meant "confessional."

234.Beyond the Sermon: Genesis 50:15-21 & Matthew 18:21-35

Join us as we talk about the previous week's sermon.00:00 Introduction02:08 Genesis 50:15-2115:55 Matthew 18:21-35

233.Parenting Resiliency with Rochelle Manzano (Part 2)

With the school year starting, a timely topic.  How do you as parents respond to adversity?  What should you be looking for in your child's response to adversity? Above all, we discuss how God's Word empowers us to be resilient. Join the conversation as we talk again to Mrs. Rochelle Manzano from Christian Family Solutions!  This time we will talk about four tools that parents can  consider using to better their and their kid's resiliency.
https://christianfamilysolutions.org/teams/rochelle-manzano/
Part one is found here: https://www.youtube.com/live/o5-W_tStmPs?feature=shared
00:00 Introduction02:47 Tools to increase parent resiliency04:34 Mindfulness17:11 Restructuring your thoughts25:13 Distracting from the problem32:12 Radical acceptance45:22 How to view your pastor and therapist

232.Holy History

The guys summarize themes of God's activity (HIs Holy history) throughout Old Testament eras. The Old Testament does not stand by itself as a distinct God nor is it an ideal for New Testament Christians to strive towards, but rather a story of God leading us to the Messiah.
 
Join us for this conversation and if you have questions don't hesitate to ask us. 
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231.Parenting Resiliency with Rochelle Manzano (Part I)

With the school year starting, a timely topic. How do you as parents respond to adversity? What should you be looking for in your child's response to adversity? Above all, we discuss how God's Word empowers us to be resilient. Join the conversation as we talked to Mrs. Rochelle Manzano from Christian Family Solutions!  
 
https://christianfamilysolutions.org/teams/rochelle-manzano/
 
Join us for this conversation and if you have questions don't hesitate to ask us. 
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230.Where does the WELS go from here?

We read the 2022 statistical report given at the convention, discuss its analysis, and talk about its proposed strategy to address the statistical cliff churches (WELS included) in America are facing.
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229.Beyond the Sermon (BTS) Matthew 16:21-26

Pastor Endorf, Harley, and Ruddat talk about Matthew 16:21-26.  Why does Jesus call Peter Satan, what does it mean to deny yourself, what does it mean to lose your life and find it?  

228.Beyond the sermon: Matthew 16:13-20

Pastor Endorf, Harley, and Ruddat talk about Matthew 16:13-20.  

227.Beyond the sermon (Matthew 15:21-28; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)

Pastor Endorf and Pastor Ruddat talk about hope found in the external word, whether you are a Canaanite woman (Pentecost 15A) or grieving the loss of a loved one (funeral sermon).

226.Review of the Book ”Any Given Sunday (The Story of Christ in the Divine Service)”

Pastor Harley and Pastor Ruddat review a book called "Any Given Sunday (The Story of Christ in the Divine Service)" by the Rev. Dr. Michael Berg and talk about it.

225.Beyond the Sermon: 1 Kings 19:9-18; Romans 8:28-39; Matthew 14:22-33

Join three pastors talk about three different Bible readings in three different sermons. Join us beyond the sermon for this last Sunday of Pentecost 11. 

224.Should Mario Eat Mushrooms (Rise of Psychedelics and the ethics of their use)

Pastor Ruddat and Pastor Harley read Michael Pollan's book, "How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence."  Join us as we review the book and begin the conversation on the ethics of psychedelics (commonly called "mushrooms")
00:00:00 Introduction00:05:10 Topic

223.Am I an Imposter?

Today we talked about Imposter Syndrome. During this conversation we also talk about Low and High Anthropology and how we are driven to the Cross of Christ when we recognize that we are not as good as we think we are. Join us for this conversation and if you have questions don't hesitate to ask us. 
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222.Beyond the Sermon: Matthew 13:1-9,18-23; Romans 5:1-5 and 1 Corinthians 3:5-11

Join us as we talk about the previous week's sermon.
00:00 Introduction
05:35 Matthew 13:1-9,18-23
19:01 Romans 5:1-5
33:23 1 Corinthians 3:5-11

BTS: Pentecost 6A (Exodus 32:15-29 and Matthew 10:34-42)

Pastor Ruddat is joined by Pastor Will Harley (St. John's Maribel) and Pastor Dave Endorf (www.brooklynlutheran.com) to talk about the previous week's sermon.

220.To the Principles and Beyond

When asked a question, Jesus often answers the question that should have been asked.  When it comes to application of our Christian principles, are we asking the right questions?
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BTS: Pentecost 2A (Exodus 3:1-15; Revelation 5; and 1 Timothy 1:12-17)

Pastor Ruddat is joined by Pastor Will Harley (St. John's Maribel) and Pastor Dave Endorf (www.brooklynlutheran.com) to talk about the previous week's sermon.

Family Devotions

We tackle myths on family devotions, reveal some strategies for how to start a family devotion, and practical tips on keeping Christ in your family life.
Introduction
Myths on family devotions
Strategies for how to start a family devotion (formal conversations)
Practical tips on keeping Christ in your family life (informal conversations)
Family devotion resources:
www.myfamilytable.org 
https://wels.net/serving-you/devotions/family-devotions/
 
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Beyond the Sermon: Genesis 1 and Matthew 28:16-20

We go beyond what we preached on the previous Sunday, and answer your questions.  We welcome Pastor David Endorf, pastor at www.brooklynlutheran.com
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Esther chapters 9 and 10

We finish Esther today and look ahead to where we are going to go this summer. Join us in the show. 
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BTS:1 Corinthians 12:1-11

we go beyond what we preached on the previous sunday, and answer your questions
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Esther 7-8

We continue our look at Esther. Join us as we talk about wearing the robes of the King and God continuing to work behind the scenes. Pastor Ruddat's audio isn't the best, so watching it on youtube is better.
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BTS: Acts 1 and John 6:60-69

We start a new podcast, going beyond what we preached on the previous sunday, and answer your questions
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Esther 5-6

We continue our look at Esther. Join us as we talk about wearing the robes of the King and God continuing to work behind the scenes.. 
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BTS: Beyond the Sermon (1 Peter 3:13-22)

We start a new podcast, going beyond what we preached on the previous sunday, and answer your questions
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Esther Chapter 3-4

We continue our look at Esther. Join us as we talk about genocide and the working of the Lord behind the scenes. 
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BTS: Beyond the Sermon (1 Peter 2:4-10)

We start a new podcast, going beyond what we preached on the previous sunday, and answer your questions
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Esther chapter 1&2

We begin our talk about Esther. If you have any questions or want to know more please contact us. 
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Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and the Christian worldview

How much is A.I. able to reflect and articulate reality, and how much is it a reflection of its creator?  What should we be concerned about with A.I, and what A.I. questions should Christians be ready to answer?
Topics:
What is A.I.?
current uses and issues with A.I. 
Potential issues with A.I.
Pastoral Predictions
What can we learn about ourselves through wrestling with a.i.?

Debunking: Critical Race Theory. a misguided fix to a broken system

You've heard it brought up at school board meetings, you've heard political pundits talk about it, but what business is it for pastors to talk about Critical Race Theory too? While we don't know what it is like to be a minority growing up in America and we do acknowledge the system isn't perfect, Critical Race Theory is not the fix. In fact, it is incompatible with Christianity,
#cricital race theory, #debunking, #racism, #antirascist

James 4: Name Calling and Judging.

James calls us murderers, adulterers, and judges, but what does the inspired writer inspire us to be? 
NOTE:  This has better audio than the LIVE broadcast.
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James 3:1-18 Tongues and Wisdom

Wisdom and taming the tongue, two of the toughest subjects for the hosts to tackle, one because we have so little to work with and the other, that we have too much to work with!
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James 2:14-26

Casting Nets embarks on catching all the goodness of the book of James. Join us as we introduce the book and dive in!  Today we talk about how Faith in Christ is real and is shown by our works
 
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