Casting Nets Podcast

273.Beyond the Sermon (Lent 3B 2024)

Pastor Endorf and Pastor Ruddat talk about the previous week's sermon.  

272.What's the difference Anyways? - #7 Communion

To the rest of the world, Christianity often appears to be a fragmented religion with hundreds of sects, each claiming to preach the true message of the Christian faith. The appearance of fragmentation of the church is increased by secondary factors such as language, cultural diversity and political differences. The divisions, however, result from differences over key doctrines that have arisen since the time of Christ. To understand the various church bodies, one must understand their doctrinal positions versus the rest of Christianity. Some differences are so subtle that considerable theological, linguistic and historical study is required to grasp their true significance. These 8 doctrines we are talking about are central to the essence of Christianity. In fact,what the world terms “Christianity” is not one religion, but a group of parallel religions that share much of the same vocabulary, but which have significantly different views of the nature of man and the nature of God. To focus the study on the key issues, we will use eight questions which are asked in the Scriptures. The questions were asked by people from various backgrounds and were asked for various reasons. We will identify who asked the questions and why, and then we will look for the answer that is given in the Scripture. These topics will be refined to clarify the conflicting doctrinal positions as much as possible. Today's question: “Is not the bread we break a participation in the body of Christ?” - Holy Communion Next Week: “Are you going to at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” - The Last Things

271.Beyond the Sermon Lent 2 2024

We talk to day about the Gospel and the Epistle reading for the second Sunday of Lent.

270.What is the Difference Anyway: #6 Predestination

Join Pastor Endorf and Pastor Harley as they discuss the doctrine of Predestination and why it divides many within the church. 

269.Beyond the Sermon (Lent 1B)

Pastor Dave Ruddat, Pastor Will Harley, and Pastor David Endorf talk about the Lent 1B sermons (Genesis 22:1-18; Romans 8:31-39; Mark 1:12-15)

268.Eight doctrines that Divide the Church #5 Sanctification

To the rest of the world, Christianity often appears to be a fragmented religion with hundreds of sects, each claiming to preach the true message of the Christian faith. The appearance of fragmentation of the church is increased by secondary factors such as language, cultural diversity and political differences. The divisions, however, result from differences over key doctrines that have arisen since the time of Christ. To understand the various church bodies, one must understand their doctrinal positions versus the rest of Christianity. Some differences are so subtle that considerable theological, linguistic and historical study is required to grasp their true significance. These 8 doctrines we are talking about are central to the essence of Christianity. In fact, what the world terms “Christianity” is not one religion, but a group of parallel religions that share much of the same vocabulary, but which have significantly different views of the nature of man and the nature of God. To focus the study on the key issues, we will use eight questions which are asked in the Scriptures. The questions were asked by people from various backgrounds and were asked for various reasons. We will identify who asked the questions and why, and then we will look for the answer that is given in the Scripture. These topics will be refined to clarify the conflicting doctrinal positions as much as possible.
The 8 questions:
“By what authority do you do these things?” - Authority
“Who is the LORD that I should obey him?” - Identity of God
“Can a man be born again when he is old?” - Original sin
“What must I do to be saved?” - Justification
“Shall we go on sinning that grace may increase?” -Sanctification
“Who can bring a charge against God’s elect?” - Predestination
“Is not the bread we break a participation in the body of Christ?” - Holy Communion
“Are you going to at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” - The Last Things

267.Beyondthe Sermon (2 Kings 2:1-12 & Mark 9:2-9)

Pastor Dave Ruddat, Pastor Will Harley, and Pastor David Endorf talk about the transfiguration sermons.

266.Eight doctrines that Divide the Church #4 Justification

To the rest of the world, Christianity often appears to be a fragmented religion with hundreds of sects, each claiming to preach the true message of the Christian faith. The appearance of fragmentation of the church is increased by secondary factors such as language, cultural diversity and political differences. The divisions, however, result from differences over key doctrines that have arisen since the time of Christ. To understand the various church bodies, one must understand their doctrinal positions versus the rest of Christianity. Some differences are so subtle that considerable theological, linguistic and historical study is required to grasp their true significance. These 8 doctrines we are talking about are central to the essence of Christianity. In fact, what the world terms “Christianity” is not one religion, but a group of parallel religions that share much of the same vocabulary, but which have significantly different views of the nature of man and the nature of God. To focus the study on the key issues, we will use eight questions which are asked in the Scriptures. The questions were asked by people from various backgrounds and were asked for various reasons. We will identify who asked the questions and why, and then we will look for the answer that is given in the Scripture. These topics will be refined to clarify the conflicting doctrinal positions as much as possible.
The 8 questions:
“By what authority do you do these things?” - Authority
“Who is the LORD that I should obey him?” - Identity of God
“Can a man be born again when he is old?” - Original sin
“What must I do to be saved?” - Justification
“Shall we go on sinning that grace may increase?” -Sanctification
“Who can bring a charge against God’s elect?” - Predestination
“Is not the bread we break a participation in the body of Christ?” - Holy Communion
“Are you going to at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” - The Last Things

265.Beyond the Sermon: Epiphany 5 1 Peter 5:6-11

Join Pastor Harley as he discusses the second reading from the fifth week of Epiphany. In 1 Peter 5:6-11 we will see the work of the Devil undone by our Savior Jesus Christ. 

264.Eight doctrines that Divide the Church #3 Original Sin

o the rest of the world, Christianity often appears to be a fragmented religion with hundreds of sects, each claiming to preach the true message of the Christian faith. The appearance of fragmentation of the church is increased by secondary factors such as language, cultural diversity and political differences. The divisions, however, result from differences over key doctrines that have arisen since the time of Christ. To understand the various church bodies, one must understand their doctrinal positions versus the rest of Christianity. Some differences are so subtle that considerable theological, linguistic and historical study is required to grasp their true significance. These 8 doctrines we are talking about are central to the essence of Christianity. In fact, what the world terms “Christianity” is not one religion, but a group of parallel religions that share much of the same vocabulary, but which have significantly different views of the nature of man and the nature of God. To focus the study on the key issues, we will use eight questions which are asked in the Scriptures. The questions were asked by people from various backgrounds and were asked for various reasons. We will identify who asked the questions and why, and then we will look for the answer that is given in the Scripture. These topics will be refined to clarify the conflicting doctrinal positions as much as possible.
The 8 questions:
“By what authority do you do these things?” - Authority
“Who is the LORD that I should obey him?” - Identity of God
“Can a man be born again when he is old?” - Original sin
“What must I do to be saved?” - Justification
“Shall we go on sinning that grace may increase?” -Sanctification
“Who can bring a charge against God’s elect?” - Predestination
“Is not the bread we break a participation in the body of Christ?” - Holy Communion
“Are you going to at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” - The Last Things

263.Beyond the Sermon (Mark 1:21-28)

Pastor Harley and Pastor Endorf talk about Mark 1:21-28. 

262.Eight doctrines that divide the church.2.“Who is the LORD that I should obey him?” - Identity of God

To the rest of the world, Christianity often appears to be a fragmented religion with hundreds of sects, each claiming to preach the true message of the Christian faith. The appearance of fragmentation of the church is increased by secondary factors such as language, cultural diversity and political differences. The divisions, however, result from differences over key doctrines that have arisen since the time of Christ. To understand the various church bodies, one must understand their doctrinal positions versus the rest of Christianity. Some differences are so subtle that considerable theological, linguistic and historical study is required to grasp their true significance. These 8 doctrines we are talking about are central to the essence of Christianity. In fact, what the world terms “Christianity” is not one religion, but a group of parallel religions that share much of the same vocabulary, but which have significantly different views of the nature of man and the nature of God. To focus the study on the key issues, we will use eight questions which are asked in the Scriptures. The questions were asked by people from various backgrounds and were asked for various reasons. We will identify who asked the questions and why, and then we will look for the answer that is given in the Scripture. These topics will be refined to clarify the conflicting doctrinal positions as much as possible.
The 8 questions:
“By what authority do you do these things?” - Authority
“Who is the LORD that I should obey him?” - Identity of God
“Can a man be born again when he is old?” - Original sin
“What must I do to be saved?” - Justification
“Shall we go on sinning that grace may increase?” -Sanctification
“Who can bring a charge against God’s elect?” - Predestination
“Is not the bread we break a participation in the body of Christ?” - Holy Communion
“Are you going to at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” - The Last Things

261.Beyond the Sermon (2 Corinthians 5:14-21)

Three pastors preached on 2 Corinthians 5:14-21.  

260.Eight doctrines that divide the church 1. “By what authority do you do these things?” - Authority

To the rest of the world, Christianity often appears to be a fragmented religion with hundreds of sects, each claiming to preach the true message of the Christian faith. The appearance of fragmentation of the church is increased by secondary factors such as language, cultural diversity and political differences. The divisions, however, result from differences over key doctrines that have arisen since the time of Christ. To understand the various church bodies, one must understand their doctrinal positions versus the rest of Christianity. Some differences are so subtle that considerable theological, linguistic and historical study is required to grasp their true significance. These 8 doctrines we are talking about are central to the essence of Christianity. In fact, what the world terms “Christianity” is not one religion, but a group of parallel religions that share much of the same vocabulary, but which have significantly different views of the nature of man and the nature of God. To focus the study on the key issues, we will use eight questions which are asked in the Scriptures. The questions were asked by people from various backgrounds and were asked for various reasons. We will identify who asked the questions and why, and then we will look for the answer that is given in the Scripture. These topics will be refined to clarify the conflicting doctrinal positions as much as possible.
The 8 questions:
“By what authority do you do these things?” - Authority
“Who is the LORD that I should obey him?” - Identity of God
“Can a man be born again when he is old?” - Original sin
“What must I do to be saved?” - Justification
“Shall we go on sinning that grace may increase?” -Sanctification
“Who can bring a charge against God’s elect?” - Predestination
“Is not the bread we break a participation in the body of Christ?” - Holy Communion
“Are you going to at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” - The Last Things

259. What’s the difference anyway? a look at Covenant Theology

Pastor Dave Endorf leads us through a movement on Biblical interpretation called, "covenant theology."

258.Beyond the Sermon

Join us as we talk about the previous week's sermon.
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:45 Epiphany Romans 11 13-15; 28-32
00:17:43 Isaiah 49 1-11
00:36:07 Romans 6 1-11

258.Year End Review 2023

Join us as we talk about the top five things we have taken away from the year 2023. 

256. Beyond the Sermon (Christmas 1B; New Years Set 1 and Set 2)

Three pastors, three sundays in one.  
Join us as we talk about the previous week's sermon.
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:14 Galatians 3 23-29
00:22:00 Opening a can of worms
00:22:27 Colossians 3 12-17
00:40:30 Luke 12 13-21

255.Beyond the Sermon (Advent 3) SEASON FINALE!

Join us as we talk about the previous week's sermon in the season finale of Beyond the Sermon!
00:00 Dave Ruddat returns and he has dad jokes!04:46 John 1 6 8 Will Harley14:41 John 1 6-8 19-28 Dave Endorf32:12 1 Thessalonians 5 16-24 Dave Ruddat52:17 Future plans

254.What is the Difference Anyway: A Look at Free Will

Pastor's David Endorf and Will Harley talk about Free Will and find out it isn't quite as free as we would like it to be. That is until we are freed in Christ as we are brought to faith through Word and Sacrament. 

253.Beyond the Sermon Advent 2

We will discuss today the readings for Advent 2.

252.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. 
Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com
Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast
Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod

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. 
Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com
Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast
Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod
 
 
 

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.
Join us for this conversation and if you have questions don't hesitate to ask us. 
Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com
Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast
Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod

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