Steadfast Throwdown

Pr. James Moshier steps “into the ring” to discuss his homily delivered at the 2015 Spring Pastors Conference in Kearney, Nebraska. When the risen Lord Jesus works a great catch of fish and when He instructs Peter to feed His lambs (John 21:1-17), we also receive Jesus’ admonition to pastors to feed the flock through … Continue reading Feed My Lambs →

Pr. Matt Richard joins us to discuss his article, “Your Greatest Need Isn’t Money, Sex, or Power, But…”. How do we try to tell the story of our lives and justify ourselves by means of money, sex, and power? Is there a better way? What is our greatest need? Listen for our true and genuine … Continue reading Your Greatest Need →

Pr. Joshua Scheer, editor of “Brothers of John the Steadfast,” joins us to discuss some new and coming projects associated with steadfastlutherans.org. Hear about the new “Sisters of Katie Luther” blog, “Steadfast in the Parish,” and more. Also, Pr. David Ramirez discusses and recommends solid Bible study resources for home and classroom. Hear about those … Continue reading Steadfast Lutherans Update & Bible Study Resources →

We continue discussing the conflicts between the estates of church and home with Pr. Joe Abrahamson. Why do pastors solemnize marriages as “agents of the state”? What place or interest does the church have in weddings and marriage? How does forgiveness take place in the home? What some cautions to hearing the confession of other … Continue reading The Three Outposts, part 10 – Conflicts between Church and Home (cont.) →

What happens when the average LCMS pew-dweller, who has a superficial grasp of Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions, sees some careless “cooperation in externals” by LCMS entities? “Confusion,” says elder Tim Wood. How does our “cooperation in externals” undermine our seeking oneness in doctrine and faith? Read Tim Wood’s article, “What Does the LCMS Reap … Continue reading Confusion Among Lutherans →

In this installment of our series with Pr. Joe Abrahamson, we begin discussing areas of overlap and conflict between the three estates. Here we discuss the very real and timely overlaps and conflicts between the estate of the home (family) and the estate of the church. Read Pr. Abrahamson’s Bible study: “The Three Outposts, Your … Continue reading The Three Outposts, part 9 – Conflicts between Church & Home →

In part 8 of our series on “The Three Outposts” (three estates), Pr. Joe Abrahamson gives us the Scriptural teaching on God’s gift of, yes, government. How can government be more than a “necessary evil,” as Thomas Paine said? Is government really a gift from God? (The tax-man too? Seriously?) Why is government necessary, and … Continue reading The Three Outposts, part 8 – The State →

Pr. Joshua Scheer joins us to discuss the sinful and unbiblical removal of pastors from their congregations. What non-Scriptural reasons do some congregations give for removing their pastors from their God-given calls? What are true, Biblical ways in which a pastor may/should be removed from his call? How do the Ten Commandments enlighten us on … Continue reading The UnBiblical Removal of Pastors →

What other reasons does Pr. Bruce Timm have for using the Church’s liturgy? How does the liturgy teach the young and sustain the old? Isn’t the liturgy “boring”? And that’s a good thing? How does it unite us in confessing the faith as a synod? (or was it “senate”?) How does using the liturgy help … Continue reading Why I Use the Liturgy, part 2 (continued) →

Pr. Bruce Timm just had to come back to smack down the hosts – especially Eric! – as he continues discussing his articles titled “Why Do I Use the Liturgy?” Did Adam and Eve have the liturgy in the Garden of Eden? What does the book of Leviticus teach us about the Church’s liturgy in … Continue reading Why I Use the Liturgy, part 2 →

Pr. Bruce Timm joins us to discuss his article, “Why Do I Use the Liturgy?” In a world filled with cotton-candy, entertainment-style worship, why would we actually want to use the Church’s liturgy? We discuss Pr. Timm’s first three reasons – out of eleven – for why he uses the liturgy. Also, listen carefully to … Continue reading Why I Use the Liturgy →

Pr. Charlie Henrickson joins us to give a tribute to the late Rev. Dr. Ronald Feuerhahn (1937-2015), a respected professor, churchman, and father in the faith. We also get to hear the homily, by Pr. Scott Bruzek, delivered at Dr. Feuerhahn’s “Service of Praise and Thanksgiving” held at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO, on March … Continue reading A Tribute to Rev. Dr. Ronald Feuerhahn →

Adam Spanier, General Manager at KNGN (1360 AM in McCook, Nebraska) interviews Throwdown hosts Eric Andersen and Randy Asburry for KNGN’s 2015 Share-A-Thon. We tell the story of how this “incredibly awesome show” began. We discuss our favorite episodes (if we can choose). And we address big issues in the church today as well as … Continue reading KNGN Share-A-Thon Interview-2015 →

Pr. Larry Beane joins us by way of his 2015 Brothers of John the Steadfast Conference presentation, “Doctrine And/Or Practice?” What is the relationship between what we confess in our doctrine (checklists, anyone?) and what we do in our practice (anything goes? seriously?)? Pr. Beane gives some helpful points and illustrations for why and how … Continue reading Doctrine and/or Practice →

Does it make any difference how a pastor dresses? What should a pastor wear–clerical collar, business suit, or the latest colorful fashion? Pr. Karl Weber joins us to discuss his article, “Does Your Pastor Dress as a Shepherd or a Sheep?” Clothing may do more than just “make the man” of the pastor; it may … Continue reading How Does Your Pastor Dress? →

Pr. Chris Hull joins us to discuss what happens when we try to add things, especially ourselves, to God’s grace and forgiveness in Jesus Christ. We also discuss his homily at the recent Brothers of John the Steadfast Conference … and Polycarp … and how to confess the faith in the midst of false teaching … Continue reading Adding to Lutheran Teaching? →

In this installment of our discussion with Pr. Joe Abrahamson, we take up the Office of the Ministry and how God calls His people to support the livelihood of their pastors. We also discuss matters of excommunication and church discipline, as well as answer a question submitted to steadfastlutherans.org. Read Pr. Abrahamson’s Bible Study, “The … Continue reading The Three Outposts, part 7 – The Church →

Pr. Brian Flamme joins us to discuss his report on the recent “Best Practices for Ministry” conference that he attended. Who attended the conference? What are the “best practices” for “ministry”? How do such “best practices” for ministry line up with what our Lord Jesus Christ gives us in His Word and Sacraments? Read Pr. … Continue reading “Best Practices for Ministry” Conference →

We continue our discussion with Pr. Joe Abrahamson on the estate of the Church. This time we focus on the Office of the Ministry and how God establishes it to serve the Church. Why is it important for pastors to be properly called? What does God’s Word say about who can hold the Pastoral Office? … Continue reading The Three Outposts, part 6 – The Church →

In this segment we bring you the final portion of Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller’s presentation at the 2015 Brothers of John the Steadfast Conference, and we sit down with him after his presentation for more thoughts on “The Obligation and Temptation of Dealing with False Teaching.” Also, don’t miss some conference “Man-on-the-Street” interviews conducted by Eric … Continue reading Dealing with False Teaching, part 2 →