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American Christianity has Failed

Dave and Will talk today about the failures of American Christianity. With a focus on individualism and externals that have left us empty what have we left behind? Absolution and the proclaiming of forgiveness are the keys.

The Writing is On the Wall - Daniel 5

The account of the the hand writing on the wall in the middle of party has many elements to it. If you have been following us as we have walked through Daniel you will not want to miss this conversation. Babylon falls and Daniel again speaks the Word of the Lord.

The Bound Will and Covid Vaccination

To Vaccinate or not to Vaccinate? That is the question in discussion today. With references to Star Wars and a 15th century monk, Dave and Will talk about how we should and could approach the topic of covid vaccines.

Daniel 4

We continue our walk through the book of Daniel and today we see the glory of man fail. God humbles the proud and we see it in action. But God always humbles to call us back. Join us as we explore the connections to Christ Jesus and how the Spirit speaks through pages of Daniel.

Let’s Study Bible Study

We talk today about Bible Study. We look at the formal Pastor lead Bible Study on Sunday and Small Group Bible Studies. What are the goods and the bads, the ins and outs, and have we messed it up. Join us for this conversation as two Parish Pastor discuss their craft on equipping others to talk about Christ.

Daniel Chapter 3

Don and Will talk today about Daniel chapter 3. As they continue to walk their way through the book of Daniel may the Lord show us that running away or standing and fighting aren't always the way to go. Standing our ground on the Word of God knowing life is not just about living but giving Glory to God in all we do. That is something to talk about. Join the conversation.

Daniel 2

Don and Will jump back into the conversation with the book of Daniel. In Daniel chapter 2 we find God coming to the aid of his people when all things are looking impossible. We also see Daniel living to the glory of God who saved him. What a great witness for us and encouragment. Join us for the conversation.

Statistical Nightmare

Dave Ruddat and Will Harley talk about Congregational Statistics and the good that come from all the work in putting them together. Can the business work of church numbers be interesting and helpful to a church? Listen to a great conversation as these two talk about Gospel ministry and the nightmare of numbers and figures.

Daniel 1 It’s Just Some Food

Daniel is a great book to look at for many reasons. One of the reasons we have chosen to walk our way through it, is because it deals with great upheavel. Daniel lived through the transition of three different governments. He lived through the results of God's people disobedience to the Lord and its consequence. He lived through being taken into captivity and having to find ways to balance living his faith and hope in his Lord and dealing with a government and people that didn't approve. He then lived long enough to see great upheavel again. Join us as Don and Will walk through the book of Daniel starting with Chatper One.

2020 Review

We welcome Dave Ruddat to the show today. What a wonderful adventure 2020 was. Dave and Will take on a review how we grew, failed, and prevailing in 2020. We will talk about the personal, the community and the church. Join us for this great conversation.

UAC Civil Government

We don't want to pour more fuel in the fire that surrounds us today. But, it needs to be said that Christians are called to interact with the government and society in a vastly different way. Today we welcome back Don and discuss the joys of living our vocations as called children of God through Jesus. What does that mean for us in this changing society?

UAC Ceremonies, Saints, Mass...Oh My

Today, Will, talks about Article 15, 21, 24 of the Augsburg Confession. This means we get the opportunity to talk about Church Rites, Saints, and the Mass. Hopefully, this will answer some of your questions about any of those topics. Also, since we are close to the celebration of Christmas. Merry Christmas and Christ's blessings to you.

UAC Confession and Absolution

Today Will talks about the importance of confession and absolution. What a great time to see what our Savior Jesus has done for us and how we can share that with someone who really needs to hear that their sins are gone, they are forgiven. Join us for the conversation.

UAC Church

Today, Will talks about Church. What is the mark of the church? What is the difference between the visible church and the invisible church? Well if you ever wondered why certain things in Lutheran churches remain the same or why we don't have fellowship with other church bodies that believe differently. This is where it all begins. Let's talk about the church.

UAC Good Works

Today we talk about how Good Works flow from the faith worked in us by the Holy Spirit. We don't get in depth in examples because...well... we want to leave some of that for you to figure out. But we do discuss article 6 and 20 of the Augsburg Confession. Join us for the conversation.

UAC Sacraments

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.

UAC Justification, The Call, and Orders

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.

Fishing Solo: Luke 22 Conceal and Carry

A lot goes on in Luke 22. But we focus our attention on what seems to be a paradox. A loving and gracious Jesus would ask us to bear a sword. What is that all about? And, doesn't it seem strange in the world in which we live today?

UAC - Jesus and Saints

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.

Fishing Solo: The Call

Join us for a quick look at what pastors do for their congregation they are called to serve. It is Pastor Appreciation month and what a way to say, "Thank You," than to learn a little about what they do. We will be back next week with our continued conversation on the Augsburg Confession.

UAC - Original Sin

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.

UAC- Trinity

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 convesation, grab your copy of the Augsburg Confession or find the online source here https://www.bookofconcord.org/augsburgconfession.php

UAC Introduction

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.

Reaching Out

Don and Will talk about reaching out with the Gospel. How do we reach out to those who have fallen away? Why do we even want too? The center of our conversation is Romans 12:1-8 as we hear about being servants of others encouraged by Christ.

Loving Your Neighbor

"That is what we called them to do." This comment and so many other have expressed the sinful nature and kept us from serving others. What does it mean to serve someone? Why don't understand Christian Freedom and serving others is a part of Christian love and sharing the love of Christ. Join us as we talk about Loving our Neighbor.

Christian Freedom...But What about the Rules

Don and Will talk today about Christian Freedom and why it is so hard to practice and live it in the Church and the world today. We also talk about the purpose of the Law (both the laws we make and the Laws God gives). Finally, we will add a little of a Monk named Luther and his Heidelberg Disputation, just to make things interesting and fun. Join us as we discuss and share our thoughts.

WELS Radio Service (8-2-20)

Rev. Josh Hillmann of Martin, SD and Gordon, NE is today's preacher.

WELS Radio Service (8-9-20)

Broadcast on KWYR - 1260 AM in Winner, SD; KVSH - AM in Valentine, NE and the Twister FM in Gordon, NE.

Praying for Leaders

How do we control our own nature and keep the best construction on all things? We are called to pray for the leaders who are there for our good, but what that good is only God knows. Join the conversation.

Fishing Solo: On Christian Freedom

Will talks solo about Martin Luther's work "On Christian Liberty." It is a shorter conversation about his thoughts and struggles on living the freedom of Christian in serving others in this new climate of mandates, suggestions, and covid scare. He doesn't bring all the answers but hopefully gives us some food for thought and consideration.

Scripture Reading...Down

With Scripture reading down and church attendance on the steady decline, it makes one wonder if the only contact we have with God's Word is the Meme on FaceBook and Twitter. Join the conversation as we talk about how to get people in contact with the Word of God.

WELS Radio Service (July 26, 2020)

Pastor Joshua Hillmann is today's preacher. Pastor Hillmann serves in Martin, SD and Gordon, NE.

WELS Radio Service (July 19, 2020)

Pastor Joshua Hillmann is today's preacher. Pastor Hillmann serves in Martin, SD and Gordon, NE.

Past Thoughts: Why Am I A Lutheran 3

Summer is a great time for vacations with the family. It is also a great time to get our thoughts together so that we can bring you better content. So, as we do our part to spend the summer with family and prep. we have another past thought to share with you as we finish the Bible Study on being Lutheran.

Episode 62: WELS Radio Service (July 12, 2020)

Rev. Joshua Hillman from Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Martin, SD is today's preacher.

Episode 61: WELS Radio Service (July 5, 2020)

Balm for Wounds Part 2

We continue to talk about racism in the Scriptures and how Jesus bring us together. We look at the Gospel of Matthew and how we see many nations reached. We also look at the Good Samaritan and The Samaritan Woman at the Well. Join the conversation and if have a comment let us know.

Episode 59: WELS Radio Service (6-28-20)

Pastor Don Windsperger of Colome, SD is today's speaker.

Balm for Wounds

Today we try to approach the conversation of racism with the focus on how we are to approach it as Christians. We look to the Tower of Babel and to the Dedication of the Temple and see where racism began and how the Lord gives us the cure. There are wounds that need healing and Christ Jesus is the Balm.

Episode 57: Father’s Day

Join us for a celebration of Father's Day as we talk about the gift of being a father while looking to our heavenly Father. We appologize for the sound quality today, we had some difficulty with the internet connection and had to do our conversation over the phone. Enjoy the conversation and happy Father's Day.

Episode 56: WELS Radio Service (June 21, 2020)

Supported and provided by the WELS Congregations of the Rosebud Circuit - Nebraska District - WELS. Today's speaker is Rev. Don Windsperger who serves Zion Lutheran Church of Colome, SD; St. John's Lutheran Church of Brewster, NE and Trinity Lutheran Church of Winner, SD.

Episode 55: Athanasian Creed Part 2

We need a Savior who is 100% God and 100% Man. Why? We need God to live perfectly for us and to make his life as credit for ours. He needs to be man so that he could die for us. Join the conversation about the Person of Christ and our need for a Savior.

Episode 54: WELS Radio Service (June 14, 2020)

Episode 53: Athanasian Creed Part 1

To be Christian we must believe...that is the conversation we are starting today. We link back to our convesations in previous podcasts. If you want to do some extra listening you can check them out.
Credal Christianity https://castingnets.fireside.fm/51
Santa Claus https://castingnets.fireside.fm/11

Episode 52: WELS Radio Service (June 7, 2020)

Credal Christianity

Today we talk about the importance if having a confession and statement of what you believe. Our focus today is talking about the latin phrase, "Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi, Lex Vivendi." (As we worship, so we believe, so we live)

Episode 50: WELS Radio Service (May 31, 2020)

For Our Soldiers

How can we help them more? What ways can we share them Christ in ways that are better? We need to thank our Soldiers today for all that they are doing.

Episode 49: WELS Radio Service

Covid Stress

We talk today about the stress that has happened during all this stay at home demands. How do we deal with the stress and fear and frustration. We share some stories and give some advice. We even share our own stress and frustrations. We also aplogize for the moment of dead air, we got disconnected for a time.