Casting Nets Podcast

Debunking Luther

Luther, the man, the myth, the legend.  Myths can unite us as a culture, but in our culture of fake news and fact-checking, are we doing a disservice to the Gospel if, due to intellectual laziness, we perpetuate myths about Luther?  Join us as we talk about 6 myths about Luther and Lutheranism
What other myths about Luther or Lutheranism do you want us to talk about?  Let us know.   
 
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Good Marriages Gone Bad

Today we talk about Marriage. Marriage is a gift that is opened to soon and thrown away to quickly. Join as we look at a Fatherly article on the top reason why Good Marriages Go Bad. 
 
Website/podcast we mentioned: https://movingtoaten.com/
Fatherly Article : https://www.fatherly.com/love-money/reasons-marriage-fail-first-five-years
 
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You Heretic

Got heresies? We talk about them today. Dave and Will talk about the most common heresies that still have their grasps on the modern Christian church. They are:
Judaizers, Theology of Glory, Marcionism/Antinomianism, Gnosticism, Origen, and Pelagianism
 
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Because I say so: The power of words

Will Harley was reading through the book "Without Flesh," and He and Dave talk about one chapter in the book about the power of words (although Dave may only want to talk about his most recent favorite Dad jokes).  While it may seem like we are just geeking out on theology (which, if we're honest, we like to do), but the words we speak, whether in church or in the home, have a powerful creative impact on those who hear them (even if it's dad jokes creating laughter or eye rolls).  
 
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Self-Care: Selfish or Sacred?

Today we welcome Susan L. Fink, the author of "Selfcare: Selfish or Sacred." Susan joins us to discuss 10 myths Christians hold about self-care and how we as Christians are called to take care of ourselves and others. 
For more information: 
www.susanlfink.com
www.amazon.com
 
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Scary Monsters of the Bible

A fun activity for dads to do with their children, go through the scary monsters of the Bible! What makes them scary?  Discover with us the role of scary monsters in the spiritual education of your children.  
Rahab (Job 9, 29, and Isaiah 51:9)
Angels (Lutheran satire video https://youtu.be/E0_Drk-nCrI) 
Leviathan (Job 3, Job 41, Isaiah 27:1)
Dragon (Revelation 12)
Beasts of the Sea and Land (Revelation 13)
Locusts (Revelation 9)  
and others...
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#WELS #monsters #leviathon #behemoth #dragon #angels

Making the Most of Your Small Church

A paper given in 1986 (36 years ago) have any bearing on us today? (I just realized today it's on the WLS essays site).    yes, because people are people, and church attitudes tend to resurface, especially sinful ones for Devil likes to recycle).  
Topics
Small Church mentality is different than a large church mentality
Danger of a pastor having the wrong mentality in a small church setting.
Addressing small church challenges (poor self image, finances and resources, and isolation)
Blessings of a small church setting (intimate use of the means of grace and development of gifts)
Why encourage your pastor to work to be a better pastor?  Listen to 
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#WELS #ministry #smallchurch

Teen Mental Health with Rochelle Manzano

We welcome Rochelle Manzano (LMFT, SAC-IT, EMDR, BD-TMH), licensed marriage and family therapist with Christian Family Solutions.  
https://christianfamilysolutions.org/about/provider-staff/rochelle-manzano/
Topics we talked about:
Overcoming mental health stigmas
Identifying at-risk teens and PTSD.
Markers parents use to identify mental health issue in their teen(s).  
Keeping the lines of communication open in the home.
What does the Christian church do well in addressing teen mental health, and what areas can it improve?
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Top 5 prayers of the Bible.

Pastor Harley and Pastor Ruddat pick their top prayers of the Bible.  What are your top 5 prayers of the Bible?
Here are our "Honorable Mentions"Genesis 18:16-33Psalm 1391 Kings 182 Kings 6:17Daniel 9:11-19
our top 55.  Habakkuk 3:2-194.  Acts 4:243.  1 Kings 8:22-532.  Acts 7:601.  ????? 
What are your top 5?  comment below (facebook) or sent us an email at castingnetspod@gmail.com

Prayer How-to’s

Pastor Ruddat and his brother Jon Ruddat talk about different techniques they have used in their prayer lives, and most importantly, MODEL them. 
* Lord’s Prayer* ACTS (Adoration, Confession,Thanksgiving,Supplication)* Praying through the scriptures* Impromptu prayers * 5 finger prayer (Thumb - Those closest to me; Pointer - those who lead the way (pastors, teachers); Middle finger - those in authority; Ring finger -  those who are weak; Pinky finger - myself.)
 
Jon's many hats
Outside the Box Used Books and Discount Goods
Website designer Accomplishing Success
 
#Prayer, #prayingthroughthescriptures, #ACTSprayer

Lord’s Prayer Part 9 - The doxology

Doxology, is it biblical? Q&A "Should I look for a visible answer to my prayer?

Lord’s Prayer Part 8 - Deliver Us From Evil

Aside from horror movies, our culture doesn't like to dwell on evil. How come we have evil in our lives, and what are the four ways God delivers us from evil? What to do when the the answer to "Why did God allow THIS to happen to me?" is elusive.

Lord’s Prayer Part 7 - Forgive us our sins...as we forgive each other

The Petition Christians have the most trouble with.
Part I: "Forgive us our sins."
Part 2: "As we forgive each other"

Lord’s Prayer Part 6 - Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread

Give us this our Daily Bread
Q&A: Why doesn’t God send manna from heaven everyday?

Lord’s Prayer Part 5 - Thy Will Be Done

What is the hardest prayer to pray? Listen as we look at "Thy WIll Be Done."
Q&A: If it God’s will that people believe in Jesus, why doesn’t he just make everyone believe in Jesus?

Lord’s Prayer Part 4 - Thy Kingdom Come

Did you know God has 3 kingdoms, power, grace, glory? Find out how the three kingdoms interact with the kingdoms of this earth?
Q&A: How Does God’s kingdom interact with the governments of this world?

Lord’s Prayer Part 3 - Hallowed Be Thy Name

How do Christians keep God's Name Holy when they pray, "Hallowed be thy name?" Let's talk about the first petition of the Lord's Prayer.
Q&A: Which one of God's name are actually His name, and which ones are His titles?

The Christian and Depression Part 2

The Christian and Depression Part 1

Lord’s Prayer Part 2 - The Address

How you start your prayer says something about what you believe and your faith. Let's look at the Address of the Lord's prayer
Q&A: When do we pray to God the Father, God the Son, or God the Holy Spirit?

Lord’s Prayer Part 1

Everything Jesus taught about prayer in the Gospels... in 10 minutes...
Question and Answer: What is the correct posture for prayer?

153.Leviticus. Oh Wait...One More Thing!

As we wrap up our discussion on Leviticus we give you some of our take aways and focus on the point of it all... Jesus Christ. May the Lord bless you as you walk with us as we give you one more thing.
#Leviticus

152. Leviticus. Blood, Beastiality, Oh! and Holiness.

Today we talk about the designs God has for us to remain in the state of holiness. How often our sinful nature distorts what God has given as gift.
#Leviticus

151.Leviticus 16 the Day of Atonement

Pastor Harley and Pastor Ruddat walk you through the day of atonement. What made this day special, and where did God forecast the Messiah in this most holy and solemn day of the year for God's Old Testament people?
#Leviticus

150.Leviticus 11-15 Alternative Lifestyle

What makes an animal clear or unclean? Prescriptions for Bodily discharges and leprosy? The alternative lifestyle that God presribed for his people maye leave us shaking our heads, but there are reasons why God prescribed this for his Old Testament people. We who have have the witnesses of the Messiah's arrival can look back and appreciate these silhouettes of the savior. Join us as we talk about this alternative lifestyle, and find out how many Pastor Dave Ruddat's dad jokes Pastor Will Harley can tolerate.
 
#Leviticus

149.Leviticus 8-10

When God choses to use earthly elements to do wonderous things it is an important thing. When he chooses to work in water with his word for saving purpose in Baptism that is awesome. When he chooses to place himself in bread and wine with his body and blood with his word for our forgiveness, it is amazing. When he chooses to reach through time and space and share his grace it should cause us to stop and take notice. Welcome to the continued discussion of the book of Leviticus.
#Leviticus

148.Leviticus 1-7

Pastor Will Harley travels to the Casting Nets Northern Command in Shirley Wisconsin to talk to Pastor Dave Ruddat about blood sacrifices/offerings in Leviticus 1-7. Topics talked about 1. Should we think of them as sacrifices or offerings? 2. Whole/ Burnt 3. Fellowship/Peace 4. Sin 5. Restitution
#Leviticus

147.Holy Vs Common the Beginning of Leviticus

We still think in terms of Holiness. We mark things as clean and unclean. We think in terms of ordinary and extraordinary. Let's begin the study of Leviticus and see what our Lord has to say about these topics and much more. Through it all let's see Jesus fulfill all things for us. This podcast is also featured on https://www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast/ (https://www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast/) "Raised with Jesus" is a daily WELS podcast where the life of Jesus meets yours.
#Leviticus

War on Christmas

Pastor Harley and Pastor Ruddat welcome Pastor Enderle back to talk about the War on Your Christmas. Books we mentioned: A link for the book Unoffendable https://www.amazon.com/Unoffendable-Brant-Hansen-audiobook/dp/B013VFBYQ4/ref=sr11?crid=2MHQT6GTU6KFN&keywords=unoffendable&qid=1640024443&s=audible&sprefix=Unoff%2Caudible%2C106&sr=1-1 A Link for the Book UnChristian https://www.amazon.com/unChristian-David-Kinnaman-audiobook/dp/B001PU0V1M/ref=sr11?crid=1KP60VJ90ZHC8&keywords=unchristian&qid=1640024383&sprefix=unchristian%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1 Podcast we mentioned: "Let Sears Prepare Them for Christmas?" https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-xebir-122c06c
This podcast is also featured on https://www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast/ (https://www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast/) "Raised with Jesus" is a daily WELS podcast where the life of Jesus meets yours. Special Guest: James Enderle.

Does church membership still matter? Part 2

Pastor Enderle and Pastor Ruddat attended the same summer quarter course (in fall) from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary on discipleship. A book from Thom Rainer posits that one way to address the church membership losses that christian churches are experiencing is to revisit what does it mean to be a church member, so we review the book from a Lutheran perspective.
Pastor Will Harley also joined us this week, and helped keep the conversation moving. Passages read from the Evangelical Heritage Version.
CHAPTER FOUR – I WILL PRAY FOR MY CHURCH LEADERS Ephesians 6:18-19
CHAPTER FIVE – I WILL LEAD MY FAMILY TO BE HEALTHY CHURCH MEMBERS Matthew 5:43-48 Deuteronomy 4:1-10
Resources we mentioned:
WELS FAMILY DEVOTIONS (https://wels.net/serving-you/devotions/family-devotions/) "WELS family devotions" are devotions delivered to your email that has age appropriate discussion questions for the family. Also on an audio format.
Lutheran (not WELS) resources:
Family Style Theology, a podcast by a mom for moms and their kids. (https://www.1517.org/podcasts/family-style-theology)
Hidden Streams, is a devotion and study of the Psalms. (https://www.1517.org/podcasts/hidden-streams)
CHAPTER SIX – I WILL TREASURE CHURCH MEMBERSHIP AS A GIFT Ephesians 2:8-10 T
his podcast is also featured on https://www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast/ (https://www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast/) "Raised with Jesus" is a daily WELS podcast where the life of Jesus meets yours. Special Guest: James Enderle.

Does church membership still matter? Part 1

Pastor Enderle and Pastor Ruddat attended the same summer quarter course (in fall) from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary on discipleship. A book from Thom Rainer posits that one way to address the church membership losses that christian churches are experiencing is to revisit what does it mean to be a church member, so we review the book from a Lutheran perspective.
Passages read from the Evangelical Heritage Version.
CHAPTER ONE – I WILL BE A FUNCTIONING CHURCH MEMBER 1 Corinthians 12-13
CHAPTER TWO – I WILL BE A UNIFYING CHURCH MEMBER Colossians 3:12-17
Pastor Ruddat's podcast referenced is found here: https://castingnetspod.podbean.com/e/episode-142-fishing-solo-three-things-you-may-not-know-about-discipleship/
CHAPTER THREE – I WILL NOT LET MY CHURCH BE ABOUT MY PREFERENCES AND DESIRES Philippians 2:1-16
This podcast is also featured on https://www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast/ (https://www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast/) "Raised with Jesus" is a daily WELS podcast where the life of Jesus meets yours. Equipment provided by: "Moving to a Ten" podcast www.movingtoaten.com Special Guest: James Enderle.

Fishing Solo: History of Thanksgiving with Lessons for Today

What lessons can we learn from how God's people gave thanks throughout history?
History that is covered in this podcast:
The First Thanksgiving Cain & Abel (Genesis 4:2-5a)
Thanksgiving after the Flood Noah & His Family (Genesis 8:15-22 & 9:12-15)
Thanksgiving at the Harvest Ruth & Boaz (Ruth 2:2-9)
Thanksgiving in the Gospels Jesus & the Ten Lepers (Luke 17:11-19)
Thanksgiving in the Epistles Paul & Timothy (1 Timothy 6:6-10)
The first civil Thanksgiving Proclamation Governor William Bradford (1623)
Thanksgiving is Nationally and Annually Celebrated Abraham Lincoln (October 3, 1863)
All readings from the Evangelical Heritage Version.
Music by the Martin Luther College Choir

Fishing Solo: Three Things You May Not Know about Discipleship

Pastor Dave Ruddat fishes solo talking about three Things you may not have known about discipleship:
1. Discipleship has always been around but may not have always been utilized.
2. Discipleship has always been a stuggle to carry out in the organized church.
3. God's Word stands ready to disciple us and the next generation.
Our podcast on 5 reasons why your pastor should engage in professional growth is found here: (https://castingnets.fireside.fm/119)

Jesus In the Old Testament, Guess Where?

We talk today about seeing Jesus in the Old Testament. Often many Christians forget that the Scriptures that Jesus, the disciples, and Paul used were the Old Testament and Jesus is there. Let's not read Jesus into them, but let us learn to read Jesus out of the Old Testament.

Trigger Warning - Abortion - the Gift of Life Not the Right to Life

Links to look at from the show. The Conversation (We do not agree with these statments) https://theconversation.com/as-texas-ban-on-abortion-goes-into-effect-a-religion-scholar-explains-that-pre-modern-christian-attitudes-on-marriage-and-reproductive-rights-were-quite-different-167170 https://theconversation.com/when-does-life-begin-theres-more-than-one-religious-view-167241 https://theconversation.com/with-abortion-heading-back-to-the-supreme-court-is-it-time-to-retire-the-my-body-my-choice-slogan-163770 Vocation by Michael Berg https://www.amazon.com/Vocation-Setting-Flourishing-Michael-Berg-ebook/dp/B08KGQJMLY/ref=sr13?crid=25VOJ4WGWV1V4&dchild=1&keywords=vocation+michael+berg&qid=1634307718&sprefix=vocation+Micha%2Caps%2C212&sr=8-3 Pro Every Life https://timeofgracestore.org/product/220/pro-every-life

2 Timothy 4

Itching ears, a head clear of illusions, fighting loneliness, and Pastor Harley's love of the smell of leather... all topics Pastor Will Harley and Pastor Dave Ruddat talk about, all in the big finish to our pastoral epistles. What combats itching ears, loneliness, and being in the same room as someone who obsesses over the smell of leather? Christ for us!

2 Timothy 3

Pastor Will Harley and Pastor Dave Ruddat stare with Paul into a world that is burning, but come away with the same conclusion, continue in the Word of God. Pastor Ruddat guesses Pastor Harley's favorite verse in this chapter, but is he right?

2 Timothy 2

When Pastor Ruddat thinks of Timothy, often times he thinks of the young man that Paul mentored. 2 Timothy reminds us that Timothy is a seminary professor, one with responsibility yet one needing encouragement to be strong. In the midst of Paul's encouragement to Timothy to be strong, we find encouragement for ourselves to be strong, for the encouragement we need is Christ for us.

2 Timothy 1

Pastor Will Harley and Pastor Dave Ruddat introduce 2 Timothy, Paul's Last Will and Testament, and go over the chapter section by section. At the end of the episode, we talk about what we would want on our epitaphs

Titus 3

Join Pastor Harley and Pastor Ruddat finish off the book of Titus, with a great discussion on the truths in Titus chapter 3, truths we don't want to be true sometimes. Join us as we explore situations when we don't want God's truth to be true. Listen to the great thing God has done even when we would rather listen to our "but's."

Titus 2

Doctrine, not a stuffy word just for seminaries or classrooms, but a concept that shapes how we live our lives, just as it shaped how elders, widows, and slaves lived their lives in ancient Crete.

Titus the Troubleshooter

Titus was asked to do much in his ministry. Join Pastor Dave and Will as they begin their walk through Paul's letter to Titus and how he was a troubleshooter in ministry.

1 Timothy 6

Join Dave and Will as we talk about slavery, books, use of language and money all in the final thoughts of 1 Timothy.

1 Timothy 5

Dave and Will talk about Paul's instructions to Timothy concerning widows. We explore what the widows did and how they served the church and the family. While the ministry of widows in 1 Timothy 5 would not make a snazzy Marvel action movie (like "Black Widow"), Will and Dave explore how the widow ministry in Ephesus worked and what it could look like today. Join us as we talk about 1 Timothy 5.

1 Timothy 4

Pastor Dave and Will talk about the great certainty we have in the sound teaching of God's Word, but the demons have some ideas as to what teachings we should focus on. That are those doctrines of demons, and how do they lead us away from Christ?

1 Timothy 3

Men and women in society

We expound on the conversation of Men and Woman and their callings as we practice this great gift in society. For further information on this discussion the Wisconsin Lutheran Synod has put out a statement about the Callings of Men and Women that can be found on their website. You can also turn to the devotions on the Women's Ministry page at https://wels.net/dev-women/uc20210729/

Rural Ministry

Dave and Will talk about the gift of ministry in a rural church setting. Sometimes we forget that ministry is not just about the numbers of people but the message and growth of the God's word among them as Christ is shared.

Catechism: Form in Search of Function

Another episode on Lutheran Catechesis, this time an interview with a man passionate for teaching the truths of God's Word and passionate against the "graduation mentality" that our current customs perpetuate. Listen to how he addressed it in the parish ministry, and his insights now that he is pastoring teens at a area Lutheran High School. Pastor Krahn has served in a larger congregation in the past and now serves teens at Manitowoc Lutheran High School as campus pastor and head of its theology department.
The WLS essay file can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/formsearchfunction
Special Guest: Rik Krahn.

1 Timothy 2

Is Pastor Harley magnanimous? Pastor Ruddat thinks so. They banter about the nature of complements before a deep discussion on prayer and the roles of men and women.
Pastor Ruddat's sermon on prayer that he referenced is found here (https://shirleygreenleaf.com/episode-52-the-unthinkable-reason-why-god-blesses-america/):
For more podcasts on roles of men and women, go here. (https://castingnets.fireside.fm/tags/roles%20of%20men%20and%20women)