Light of the World: Recent Episodes
Rev. Alfonso O. Espinosa, Ph.D.
God's light for and through you in Christ. Pastor Alfonso O. Espinosa, Ph.D. is our host in a series on Faith and Culture.
Considering the PLACE of engaging for the Gospel from the book "Faith That Engages the Culture" (CPH 2021). The better we understand our environment, the more effective our witness for the Gospel.
Special Guest Catherine V. shares her journey from Atheism to the Christian faith.
Light of the World by
Rev. Alfonso Espinosa, Ph.D. Senior Pastor, Saint Paul's Lutheran Church of Irvine (LC-MS) Member, Board for National Mission (LC-MS) An Author for Concordia Publishing House.
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The attitude for witnessing is taught in 1st Peter 3:15. We carefully examine the three parts of this verse, which are eye-opening for equipping the Christian to share without intimidation.
Light of the World by
Rev. Alfonso Espinosa, Ph.D. Senior Pastor, Saint Paul's Lutheran Church of Irvine (LC-MS) Member, Board for National Mission (LC-MS) An Author for Concordia Publishing House.
Hosts:
Tom Howard - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School Ben Strohschein - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School
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https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Engages-Culture-Alfonso-Espinosa/dp/0758667183
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Brian Barlow talks about engaging with people for whom Jesus died connected to the LGBTQ+. This episode is based on the chapter "Engaging Sexually".
Light of the World by
Rev. Alfonso Espinosa, Ph.D. Senior Pastor, Saint Paul's Lutheran Church of Irvine (LC-MS) Member, Board for National Mission (LC-MS) An Author for Concordia Publishing House.
Guest:
Rev. Brian Barlow
The Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Engages-Culture-Alfonso-Espinosa/dp/0758667183
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The Biblical Perspective on How to Connect in Christian Love
Light of the World by
Rev. Alfonso Espinosa, Ph.D. Senior Pastor, Saint Paul's Lutheran Church of Irvine (LC-MS) Member, Board for National Mission (LC-MS) An Author for Concordia Publishing House.
Hosts:
Tom Howard - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School
Megan Glozer - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School
The Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Faith-That-Sees-Through-Culture/dp/0758660049
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Dr. Rod Soper joins us in celebrating the common ground or integration between faith and science. Christians need not fear science because it is a gift from God.
Light of the World by
Rev. Alfonso Espinosa, Ph.D. Senior Pastor, Saint Paul's Lutheran Church of Irvine (LC-MS) Member, Board for National Mission (LC-MS) An Author for Concordia Publishing House.
Guest:
Dr. Rod Soper - Professor of Biology at Concordia University Irvine
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The Biblical Perspective of Law and Gospel for engaging people to hear about Jesus Christ and His gift of eternal life.
Light of the World by
Rev. Alfonso Espinosa, Ph.D. Senior Pastor, Saint Paul's Lutheran Church of Irvine (LC-MS) Member, Board for National Mission (LC-MS) An Author for Concordia Publishing House.
Guest:
Megan Glozer - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School
Hosts:
Tom Howard - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School Ben Strohschein - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School
The Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Faith-That-Sees-Through-Culture/dp/0758660049
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The challenge of How To Sharing The Gospel and the need to seek genuine relationships with those we share with, and the introduction of the engagement triangle.
Light of the World by
Rev. Alfonso Espinosa, Ph.D. Senior Pastor, Saint Paul's Lutheran Church of Irvine (LC-MS) Member, Board for National Mission (LC-MS) An Author for Concordia Publishing House.
Guest:
Megan Glozer - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School
Hosts:
Tom Howard - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School Ben Strohschein - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School
The Book:
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Law and Gospel. These are the two words, messages, and themes of Holy Scripture. Both are from God and are necessary, but serve two completely different purposes.
Light of the World by
Rev. Alfonso Espinosa, Ph.D. Senior Pastor, Saint Paul's Lutheran Church of Irvine (LC-MS) Member, Board for National Mission (LC-MS) An Author for Concordia Publishing House.
Hosts:
Tom Howard - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School Ben Strohschein - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School
The Book:
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The biblical view of time for the Christian: Now and Not Yet!
Light of the World byRev. Alfonso Espinosa, Ph.D. Senior Pastor, Saint Paul's Lutheran Church of Irvine (LC-MS) Member, Board for National Mission (LC-MS) An Author for Concordia Publishing House.
Hosts:Tom Howard - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School
Ben Strohschein - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School
The Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Faith-That-Sees-Through-Culture/dp/0758660049
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Evangelical Independent Lutheran Church of Germany and Hermann Sasse with Rev. Simon Volkmar
Light of the World byRev. Alfonso Espinosa, Ph.D. Senior Pastor, Saint Paul's Lutheran Church of Irvine (LC-MS) Member, Board for National Mission (LC-MS) An Author for Concordia Publishing House.
Hosts:
Rev. Simon Volkmar https://www.grossekreuz.de
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The Sharing of The Saving Gospel of Jesus Christ with Rev. Mark Jasa
Light of the World by
Rev. Alfonso Espinosa, Ph.D. Senior Pastor, Saint Paul's Lutheran Church of Irvine (LC-MS) Member, Board for National Mission (LC-MS) An Author for Concordia Publishing House.
Hosts:Rev. Mark Jasa
The Book: https://www.amazon.com/Faith-That-Sees-Through-Culture/dp/0758660049
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How Christians simultaneously live as citizens of the kingdom of grace (Chruch) and the kingdom of power (Governmental).
Light of the World by
Rev. Alfonso Espinosa, Ph.D. Senior Pastor, Saint Paul's Lutheran Church of Irvine (LC-MS) Member, Board for National Mission (LC-MS) An Author for Concordia Publishing House.
Hosts:Tom Howard - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School Ben Strohschein - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School
Rev. Mark Jasa
The Book: https://www.amazon.com/Faith-That-Sees-Through-Culture/dp/0758660049
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Light of the World by
Rev. Alfonso Espinosa, Ph.D. Senior Pastor, Saint Paul's Lutheran Church of Irvine (LC-MS) Member, Board for National Mission (LC-MS) An Author for Concordia Publishing House.
Hosts:
Tom Howard - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School
Ben Strohschein - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School
The Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Faith-That-Sees-Through-Culture/dp/0758660049
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Light of the World by
Rev. Alfonso Espinosa, Ph.D. Senior Pastor, Saint Paul's Lutheran Church of Irvine (LC-MS) Member, Board for National Mission (LC-MS) An Author for Concordia Publishing House.
Special Guest
Rev. Dr. Timothy Seals, St. Luke Lutheran Church - Claremont, CA (LC-MS)
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The Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Faith-That-Sees-Through-Culture/dp/0758660049
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Light of the World by
Rev. Alfonso Espinosa, Ph.D. Senior Pastor, Saint Paul's Lutheran Church of Irvine (LC-MS) Member, Board for National Mission (LC-MS) An Author for Concordia Publishing House.
Hosts:
Tom Howard - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School
Ben Strohschein - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School
The Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Faith-That-Sees-Through-Culture/dp/0758660049
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Light of the World by
Rev. Alfonso Espinosa, Ph.D. Senior Pastor, Saint Paul's Lutheran Church of Irvine (LC-MS) Member, Board for National Mission (LC-MS) An Author for Concordia Publishing House.
Hosts:Rev. Darrin Sheek
Tom Howard - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School
The Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Faith-That-Sees-Through-Culture/dp/0758660049
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Light of the World by
Rev. Alfonso Espinosa, Ph.D. Senior Pastor, Saint Paul's Lutheran Church of Irvine (LC-MS) Member, Board for National Mission (LC-MS) An Author for Concordia Publishing House.
Hosts:
Tom Howard - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School
Ben Strohschein - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School
The Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Faith-That-Sees-Through-Culture/dp/0758660049
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@SaintPaulsIrvine
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Light of the World by
Rev. Alfonso Espinosa, Ph.D. Senior Pastor, Saint Paul's Lutheran Church of Irvine (LC-MS) Member, Board for National Mission (LC-MS) An Author for Concordia Publishing House.
Hosts:
Tom Howard - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School
Ben Strohschein - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School
The Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Faith-That-Sees-Through-Culture/dp/0758660049
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@SaintPaulsIrvine
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Light of the World by
Rev. Alfonso Espinosa, Ph.D. Senior Pastor, Saint Paul's Lutheran Church of Irvine (LC-MS) Member, Board for National Mission (LC-MS) An Author for Concordia Publishing House.
Special Guest:
Rev. Dr. Jonathan Ruehs
The Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Faith-That-Sees-Through-Culture/dp/0758660049
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Light of the World by
Rev. Alfonso Espinosa, Ph.D. Senior Pastor, Saint Paul's Lutheran Church of Irvine (LC-MS) Member, Board for National Mission (LC-MS) An Author for Concordia Publishing House.
Hosts:
Tom Howard - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School
Ben Strohschein - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School
The Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Faith-That-Sees-Through-Culture/dp/0758660049
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@SaintPaulsIrvine
Follow on:
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Light of the World by
Rev. Alfonso Espinosa, Ph.D. Senior Pastor, Saint Paul's Lutheran Church of Irvine (LC-MS) Member, Board for National Mission (LC-MS) An Author for Concordia Publishing House.
Hosts:
Tom Howard - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School
Ben Strohschein - Theology Teacher Orange Lutheran High School
The Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Faith-That-Sees-Through-Culture/dp/0758660049
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@SaintPaulsIrvine
Follow on:
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