The Student Union from KFUO Radio: Recent Episodes
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The Student Union is a podcast for college students, as well as all those who work with, love, and care for them. Episodes explore diverse issues that college students face and offers ideas and support for everyone engaged in campus ministry in and around the collegiate community. The Student Union is produced by the LCMS Office of National Mission. To find more resources for campus ministry visit: lcms.org/campus-ministry
Andy Bates, Program Director for KFUO Radio, and Rev. Robert Zagore, Executive Director of the LCMS Office of National Mission, drop into the Student Union for one final time to talk about making disciples for life on college campuses.
Dr. Joseph Western, assistant professor of history at College of the Ozarks near Branson, Missouri, stops in to The Student Union to talk about why it's important for Christians to do history well. To learn more about the LCMS U chapter at College of the Ozarks, e-mail Dr. Western at jwestern@cofo.edu. Learn more about College of the Ozarks at cofo.edu. This is a rebraodcast from February 12, 2020.
How do you speak the truth in love to your LGBTQ neighbors? Rev. Dr. Mark Wood, director of Witness and Outreach in the LCMS Office of National Mission talk about it in The Student Union. Learn more about the Every One His Witness resources at everyonehiswitness.org. This is a rebroadcast from November 20, 2019.
Michelle Bauman, Director of Y4Life for Lutherans for Life, drops in to The Student Union to talk about the role of vaccines through the lens of life. Learn more about Lutherans for Life at lutheransforlife.org and Y4Life at y4life.org. This is a rebroadcast from June 24, 2020.
Is the Bible believable? Vicar Rob Schrader at Trinity Lutheran Church in Norman, OK, serving students at the University of Oklahoma, tackles this question in The Student Union. Learn more about campus ministry at OU and download the pdf of Vicar Schrader’s presentation at tlcnorman.org/lcmsu. This is a rebroadcast from November 6, 2019.
Deaconess Tiffany Manor, LCMS Director of Life Ministry, drops in to The Student Union to talk about life issues and campus ministry. Learn more about LCMS Life Ministry at lcms.org/how-we-serve/mercy/life-ministry. This is a rebroadcast from July 1, 2020.
Rev. David Kind, Pastor at University Lutheran Chapel in Minneapolis, MN, serving students at the University of Minnesota, drops in to The Student Union to talk about systemic change, anarchy, and original sin. Learn about University Lutheran Chapel at ulcmn.com. This is a rebroadcast from June 10, 2020.
Mrs. Kaitlin Sheridan of Harrison, MI, drops in to The Student Union to reminisce about her time on the podcast as the first guest five years ago, and how campus ministry and her life have changed since then.
Rev. Daniel Anderson, pastor of Calvary Lutheran Chapel in Madison, Wisconsin, serving students at the University of Wisconsin, drops in to The Student Union to talk about the history and legacy of LCMS campus ministry. Learn more about Calvary Chapel at calvarymadison.org.
Dr. Matthew Phillips, Professor of History at Concordia University Nebraska in Seward, NE, drops in to The Student Union to talk about what we can learn from the Black Death. See his profile at cune.edu, read his blog at cune.edu, and watch some of his classes either on YouTube or Bitchute.
Rev. Heath Curtis, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Worden, IL and Zion Lutheran Church in Carpenter, IL, and LCMS Coordinator for Stewardship Ministry, drops in to The Student Union to talk about the vocation of a college student and how it relates to the Good Samaritan. Learn more about LCMS Stewardship at lcms.org/stewardship.
Deaconess Tiffany Manor, LCMS Director of Life Ministry, drops in to The Student Union to talk about life issues and campus ministry. Learn more about LCMS Life Ministry at lcms.org/how-we-serve/mercy/life-ministry.
Michelle Bauman, Director of Y4Life for Lutherans for Life, drops in to The Student Union to talk about the role of vaccines through the lens of life. Learn more about Lutherans for Life at lutheransforlife.org and Y4Life at y4life.org.
Rev. Michael Salemink, Executive Director of Mission and Ministry for Lutherans for Life, drops in to The Student Union to talk about the sanctity of life in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Learn more about resources and opportunities with Lutherans for Life at lutheransforlife.org.
Rev. David Kind, Pastor at University Lutheran Chapel in Minneapolis, MN, serving students at the University of Minnesota, drops in to The Student Union to talk about systemic change, anarchy, and original sin. Learn about University Lutheran Chapel at ulcmn.com.
Rev. Justin Herman, Senior Pastor of University Lutheran Church in West Lafayette, IN, serving students at Purdue University, drops in to The Student Union to talk about how we as the church can care for our neighbors during the COVID-19 crisis. Learn more about University Lutheran Church at ulupurdue.org.
Rev. Marty Marks, pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church and Student Center in DeKalb, IL, serving students at Northern Illinois University, drops in to The Student Union to talk about how the Ten Commandments are relevant during Easter season and the wisdom we can gain from them during time of pandemic. Learn more about Immanuel DeKalb at immanueldekalb.com.
Rev. Sean Daenzer, Director of Worship for the LCMS and chaplain of the LCMS International Center, drops in to the Student Union to talk about repentance, prayer, and joyful hymnody in times of plague and pestilence. Learn more about Pastor Daenzer on lcms.org, find the "Propers in Time of Pestilence" at blogs.lcms.org/2020/propers-in-time-of-pestilence, and find the latest LCMS resources related to the coronavirus at lcms.org/coronavirus.
Dr. Matthew Phillips, Professor of History at Concordia University Nebraska in Seward, NE, drops in to The Student Union to talk about what we can learn from the Black Death. See his profile at cune.edu, read his blog at cune.edu, and watch some of his classes either on YouTube or Bitchute.
Rev. Heath Curtis, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Worden, IL and Zion Lutheran Church in Carpenter, IL, and LCMS Coordinator for Stewardship Ministry, drops in to The Student Union to talk about the vocation of a college student and how it relates to the Good Samaritan. Learn more about LCMS Stewardship at lcms.org/stewardship.
Kay Edwards, CEO of the Outsight Network, and Edgar Russell, the Director of Impact and Program for the Siebert Lutheran Foundation, drop in to The Student Union to talk about a new study on the impact of campus ministry. Learn more about Outsight Network at outsightnetwork.com, and Siebert Lutheran Foundation at siebertfoundation.org.
Rev. Marty Marks, pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church and Student Center in DeKalb, IL, serving students at Northern Illinois University, drops in to The Student Union to talk about how the Ten Commandments are relevant during Easter season and the wisdom we can gain from them during time of pandemic. Learn more about Immanuel DeKalb at immanueldekalb.com.
Rev. Michael Salemink, the Executive Director of Mission and Ministry for Lutherans for Life drops in to The Student Union to talk about whether abortion is an election issue. Learn more about Lutherans for Life at lutheransforlife.org.
Rev. Michael Salemink, Executive Director of Mission and Ministry for Lutherans for Life, drops in to The Student Union to talk about the sanctity of life in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Learn more about resources and opportunities with Lutherans for Life at lutheransforlife.org.
Mrs. Kristen Brunkow O’Shea of Topeka, KS, who served as a LWML young woman representative and is currently serving on the LWML Committee for Young Women in Mission, drops in to The Student Union to talk about opportunities for young women to serve the church through the LWML.
Learn More about the LWML at lwml.org, Young Women in Action at lwml.org/young-women, and Kristen and what she does regarding strengths coaching at osheastrengthscoaching.com.
Rev. W. Max Mons, campus pastor at St. Paul’s Lutheran Chapel and University Center in Iowa City, IA, which serves students at the University of Iowa, drops in to The Student Union to talk about providing campus ministry when suddenly there are no students on campus. Learn more about St. Paul’s at stpaulic.com.
Rev. Sean Daenzer, Director of Worship for the LCMS and chaplain of the LCMS International Center, drops in to the Student Union to talk about repentance, prayer, and joyful hymnody in times of plague and pestilence. Learn more about Pastor Daenzer on lcms.org, find the “Propers in Time of Pestilence” at blogs.lcms.org/2020/propers-in-time-of-pestilence, and find the latest LCMS resources related to the coronavirus at lcms.org/coronavirus.
Rev. Roy Askins, Managing Editor of the Lutheran Witness, drops in to the Student Union to talk about how we face things like the novel coronavirus as baptized children of God. Read his article in the March issue of the Lutheran Witness at blogs.lcms.org/2020/when-one-cant-flee-the-plague. Learn more about Pastor Askins at blogs.lcms.org/2020/witness-welcomes-askins-as-editor.
Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.
Rev. Jeffery Grams, Pastor at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Scottsbluff, NE, discuesses the third use of the Law and what that actually means for us in our vocations. This is a rebroadcast from October 16, 2019.
Nathan Koenig of Metairie, LA, a sophomore at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX, drops in the Student Union to talk about which religion is the predominant religion on most college campuses. Nathan attends St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fort Worth while at school, and you can learn more about St. Paul at sharingnewlifedowntown.com.
Is the Bible believable? Vicar Rob Schrader at Trinity Lutheran Church in Norman, OK, serving students at the University of Oklahoma, tackles this question in The Student Union. Learn more about campus ministry at OU and download the pdf of Vicar Schrader’s presentation at tlcnorman.org/lcmsu.
This is a rebroadcast from November 6, 2019.
Dr. Joseph Western, assistant professor of history at College of the Ozarks near Branson, Missouri, stops in to The Student Union to talk about why it’s important for Christians to do history well. To learn more about the LCMS U chapter at College of the Ozarks, e-mail Dr. Western at jwestern@cofo.edu. Learn more about College of the Ozarks at cofo.edu.
Rev. Richard Woelmer, pastor at University Lutheran Church & Student Center in Bloomington, IN, serving students at Indiana University drops into the Student Union to talk about the gift of creeds for campus communities. Learn more about University Lutheran at indianalutheran.com.
Deaconess Heidi Goehmann of Norfolk, NE, works, in part, as a Worker Wellness Advocate for the LCMS Office of National Mission. Her husband, David, is the pastor of Christ Lutheran in Norfolk, an LCMS U chapter serving students at Northeast Community College. Check out Heidi’s website heidigoehmann.com, her blog article of the same name as this episode, and check out her study of the Book of Colossians available from our friends at CPH: cph.org/p-33003-the-mighty-the-mysterious-a-study-of-colossians.aspx.
Deaconess Heidi Goehmann of Norfolk, NE, works, in part, as a Worker Wellness Advocate for the LCMS Office of National Mission. Her husband, David, is the pastor of Christ Lutheran in Norfolk, an LCMS U chapter serving students at Northeast Community College. Check out Heidi’s website heidigoehmann.com, her blog article of the same name as this episode, and check out her study of the Book of Colossians available from our friends at CPH: cph.org/p-33003-the-mighty-the-mysterious-a-study-of-colossians.aspx.
Micah Versemann, director of Brothers in Christ Productions in Waverly, IA, stops into the Student Union to give an update on two forthcoming Christian short films. View the trailers for “Stand Firm” and “Wheelchair” on YouTube. Learn more about Brothers in Christ Productions at brothersinchristproductions.com.
Explore commonly misused Bible verses in this three-part series with Rev. Daniel Suelzle, full time campus pastor at Wittenberg Lutheran Chapel in Grand Forks, ND, serving students at the University of North Dakota. He is the author of “Misquoted: Rethinking Commonly Misused Bible Verses,” available from Amazon. In this episode, we explore “God Speaks to You in Whispers” (1 Kings 19:11-13)
Find all episodes in this series with the tag Misused Bible Verses.
Explore commonly misused Bible verses in this three-part series with Rev. Daniel Suelzle, full time campus pastor at Wittenberg Lutheran Chapel in Grand Forks, ND, serving students at the University of North Dakota. He is the author of “Misquoted: Rethinking Commonly Misused Bible Verses,” available from Amazon. In this episode, we explore “Judge Not” (Matthew 7:1)
Find all episodes in this series with the tag Misused Bible Verses.
Explore commonly misused Bible verses in this three-part series with Rev. Daniel Suelzle, full time campus pastor at Wittenberg Lutheran Chapel in Grand Forks, ND, serving students at the University of North Dakota. He is the author of “Misquoted: Rethinking Commonly Misused Bible Verses,” available from Amazon. In this episode, we explore “All You Have to Do Is (Knock)” (Revelation 3:20)
Find all episodes in this series with the tag Misused Bible Verses.
Hear about the wonderful opportunities for young people to serve with Lutheran Young Adult Corps with Julianna Shults, program manager for the Lutheran Young Adult Corps. Learn more and apply at lcms.org/yacorps.
How do you speak the truth in love to your LGBTQ neighbors? Rev. Dr. Mark Wood, director of Witness and Outreach in the LCMS Office of National Mission talk about it in The Student Union. Learn more about the Every One His Witness resources at everyonehiswitness.org.
Hear about living a chaste life in Christ with guest Rev. Sean Kilgo of Fairview, KS, who serves as Associate Pastor for the Northeast Kansas Lutheran Partnership.
This is a rebroadcast from August 7, 2019.
Is the Bible believable? Vicar Rob Schrader at Trinity Lutheran Church in Norman, OK, serving students at the University of Oklahoma, tackles this question in The Student Union. Learn more about campus ministry at OU and download the pdf of Vicar Schrader’s presentation at tlcnorman.org/lcmsu.
Rev. Jay Winters, Pastor at University Lutheran Church in Tallahassee, FL, serving students at Florida State University, drops in to The Student Union to talk about Kanye West in light of his recent “Jesus is King” album and the surrounding reviews and social media posts about Christianity.
“College Students and Philanthropy: You are Kidding, Right?” with Nathaniel Prather of Pekin, Illinois. Nathaniel is a student at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, attends University Lutheran Church and is involved along with his campus ministry in, among other things, Hoosiers Against Hunger.
This is a rebroadcast from July 10, 2019.
Rev. Jeffery Grams, Pastor at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Scottsbluff, NE, discuesses the third use of the Law and what that actually means for us in our vocations.
Rev. Joel Hess, Senior Pastor at St. James Lutheran Church & School in Chicago, IL, which is a new LCMS U chapter serving students at DePaul University and other colleges and universities in the Chicago “Loop,” hangs out in The Student Union to talk about why we shouldn’t be afraid to dialogue with young people on an inner city campus. Learn more about St. James at church.stjames-lutheran.org.
Hear about getting quickly involved in the life of a local church while at college with guest Nathan Koenig of Metairie, Louisiana, a rising sophomore at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. He attends St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fort Worth while at school. Learn more about the ministry at St. Paul at sharingnewlifedowntown.com. This is a rebroadcast from July 31, 2019.
Guest Rev. John Shank is pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, IL, serving students through our LCMS U chapter at SIU-Edwardsville (ulue.org). Please encourage students within striking distance of St. Louis to attend the third annual Roots Conference on October 11-12, 2019, hosted by LCMS U chapters in the Metro St. Louis area. Learn more at ulue.org/event/3rd-annual-roots-conference.
Rev. David Kind, pastor at University Lutheran Chapel (ULC) in Minneapolis, MN, serving students at the University of Minnesota, stops into The Student Union to talk about the new University Lutheran Chapel. ULC just dedicated its new sanctuary on September 8, 2019, and the music in this episode is from the dedication service itself. Learn more about ULC at ulcmn.com and see pictures from the dedication service on Facebook at facebook.com/ULCMinneapolis.
Deaconess Heidi Goehmann of Norfolk, NE, works, in part, as a Worker Wellness Advocate for the LCMS Office of National Mission. Her husband, David, is the pastor of Christ Lutheran in Norfolk, an LCMS U chapter serving students at Northeast Community College. Check out Heidi’s website heidigoehmann.com, her blog article of the same name as this episode, and check out her study of the Book of Colossians available from our friends at CPH: cph.org/p-33003-the-mighty-the-mysterious-a-study-of-colossians.aspx.
Explore commonly misused Bible verses in this three-part series with Rev. Daniel Suelzle, full time campus pastor at Wittenberg Lutheran Chapel in Grand Forks, ND, serving students at the University of North Dakota. He is the author of “Misquoted: Rethinking Commonly Misused Bible Verses,” available from Amazon. In this episode, we explore “You’re A Pretty Big Deal Around Here.” (Jeremiah 29:11)
Explore commonly misused Bible verses in this three-part series with Rev. Daniel Suelzle, full time campus pastor at Wittenberg Lutheran Chapel in Grand Forks, ND, serving students at the University of North Dakota. He is the author of “Misquoted: Rethinking Commonly Misused Bible Verses,” available from Amazon. In this episode, we explore “God Will Help You Accomplish Your Dreams.” (Matthew 19:26)
Explore commonly misused Bible verses in this three-part series with Rev. Daniel Suelzle, full time campus pastor at Wittenberg Lutheran Chapel in Grand Forks, ND, serving students at the University of North Dakota. He is the author of “Misquoted: Rethinking Commonly Misused Bible Verses,” available from Amazon. In this episode, we explore “God loves you just the way you are.” (1 John 4:8)
Hear about living a chaste life in Christ with guest Rev. Sean Kilgo of Fairview, KS, who serves as Associate Pastor for the Northeast Kansas Lutheran Partnership.
Hear about getting quickly involved in the life of a local church while at college with guest Nathan Koenig of Metairie, Louisiana, a rising sophomore at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. He attends St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fort Worth while at school. Learn more about the ministry at St. Paul at sharingnewlifedowntown.com.
Hear about using the Small Catechism as a field manual for discipleship with Rev. Dr. John T. Pless, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry & Missions at Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, IN. He also previously served 17 years as a campus pastor at University Lutheran Chapel in Minneapolis, MN. Order his new book, “Luther’s Small Catechism: A Manual for Discipleship,” from cph.org.
“Yes, LCMS Campus Ministry in non-Lutheran Areas Matters!” with Rev. Mark Schroeder of Buena Vista, Virginia. Pastor Schroeder is the pastor at Concordia Lutheran Mission, serving students at Washington & Lee University and the Virginia Military Institute. Read more about Concordia Lutheran Mission at concordiaandkoinonia.wordpress.com.
“College Students and Philanthropy: You are Kidding, Right?” with Nathaniel Prather of Pekin, Illinois. Nathaniel is a student at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, attends University Lutheran Church and is involved along with his campus ministry in, among other things, Hoosiers Against Hunger.
“The Heart of Stewardship (The Seven “T’s)” with Rev. Robert Foote, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ithaca, NY, serving students at Cornell University and Ithaca College. This is a rebroadcast from January 9, 2019.
“The Double Edged Sword of Spirituality on Campus” with Rev. Robert Foote, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ithaca, NY, serving students at Cornell University and Ithaca College. He also can be heard on his radio show on WMHR, the Mars Hill Network, in Syracuse, NY. This is a rebroadcast from January 16, 2019.
“God’s Gift of Marriage: The Exception is Not the Rule” with Rev. Mark Preus, campus pastor at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church & Campus Center in Laramie, Wyoming, serving students at the University of Wyoming. Learn more about St. Andrew's at standrewslaramie.org. This is a rebroadcast from March 27, 2019.
"'Unfortunately, He's Unchurched' and Other Spineless Sentiments about Unbelievers" with Rev. Micah Bauer, pastor of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Brookings, South Dakota. Serving students at South Dakota State University. Learn more the Lutheran Student Fellowship at mountcalvary1.org/lutheran-student-fellowship.
“It’s Rainin’ Threes: Three Triplets of the Law” with Rev. Eric Andrae, campus pastor at First Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pittsburgh, PA, serving students at the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie-Mellon, and other area college and universities. Learn more about LSF in Pittsburgh at lsfpgh.com.
“The Witness of the Celibate Life” with Rev. Joshua Hayes, campus pastor at University Lutheran Chapel in Boulder, Colorado, serving students at the University of Colorado. Learn more at universitylutheranchapel.com.
“Witnessing to the ROTC and Military Vets on Campus” with Rev. Craig Muehler. Chaplain Muehler serves as Director of the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces. You can learn more about LCMS efforts to minister to the armed forces at lcms.org/armedforces.
“Witnesses in the Bible” with Rev. Max Mons, campus pastor at St. Paul’s Lutheran Chapel and University Center in Iowa City, Iowa, serving students at the University of Iowa.
“Why Should I Be Concerned About Outreach if God Already Knows Who Will Be Saved?” with Rev. Geoff Robinson of Fort Wayne, IN, who serves as the Executive Counselor for Outreach and Human Care for the Indiana District of the LCMS.
“Two College Students Discuss Their Experience on a LCMS Mercy Medical Team” with Julian and Tristan Strobel of Noblesville, IN, who are finishing their junior years at Indiana University – Purdue University in Indianapolis (IUPUI). Learn more about LCMS Mercy Medical Teams at lcms.org/mercyteams.
“Another College Student Reviews UNPLANNED” with Sophia Helmkamp of Elizabeth, CO, who is finishing her sophomore year at the University of Wyoming. Find information about the film at unplannedfilm.com. You can listen to the review of the Gosnell film by her sister, Amalia, at kfuo.org/2018/10/31/su-103118-a-student-review-of-the-gosnell-movie.
“A College Student Reviews UNPLANNED” with Nathan Beuschel, an LCMS college student attending Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI. Nathan also serves as the technology coordinator for Lutherans for Life in Michigan. Find information about the film at unplannedfilm.com. Learn more about Lutherans for Life in Michigan at lflmi.org.
“God’s Gift of Marriage: The Exception is Not the Rule” with Rev. Mark Preus, campus pastor at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church & Campus Center in Laramie, Wyoming, serving students at the University of Wyoming. Learn more about St. Andrew’s at standrewslaramie.org.
Discuss “The Use of Fiction as a Means of Conveying Truth” with Rev. Marty Marks, pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church and Student Center in DeKalb, IL, serving students at Northern Illinois University. This is a rebroadcast from October 17, 2018.
“A Discussion of the Hard Sciences in Undergraduate and Spiritual Formation” with Rev. Jacob Eichers of Faith Lutheran Church and Student Center in La Crosse, WI, serving students at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. Pastor Eichers was a former computer engineering student at the University of Wisconsin in Madison when he decided to attend seminary to become a pastor. This is a rebroadcast from November 7, 2018.
“Ten Podcasts that Every College Student Should Subscribe To” with Jordon L. Vaughan of Yakima, Washington. Jordon is a young LCMS laymen, author and the reviewer and compiler of Lutheran Audio Review. Find more at lutheranaudioreview.com.
“Is Evangelism Moral?” with Rev. Jared DeBlieck of Trinity Lutheran Ministries in Edwardsville, Illinois, serving students at Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville. Learn more about the campus ministry at SIUE at ulue.org.
Guest Heather Ruesch of Iron Mountain, MI, author of “Sexuality Mentality: Creating a Culture of Biblical Integrity” available from Concordia Publishing House, tells us about her “Story of Grace Following an Unplanned Pregnancy.” Find your copy of her book at cph.org/sexualitymentality. This is a rebroadcast from August 8, 2018.
Guest Rev. William C. Weedon, joins us to discuss “The Relationship of Repentance and Love.” Pastor Weedon serves as the director of Worship for The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, and the host of “Thy Strong Word” also on KFUO. This is a rebroadcast from February 14, 2018.
Join us to “Tackle Tough Issues with the Epistle of James” with Rev. David Kind, pastor of University Lutheran Chapel in Minneapolis, MN, serving students at the University of Minnesota.
“Opportunities for Young Adult Service” with Julianna Shults, Program Manager for the Lutheran Young Adult Corps. Learn more about how you can serve at lcms.org/yacorps. This is a rebroadcast from November 28, 2018.
Discuss “The Use of Fiction as a Means of Conveying Truth” with Rev. Marty Marks, pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church and Student Center in DeKalb, IL, serving students at Northern Illinois University. This is a rebroadcast from October 17, 2018.
“The Double Edged Sword of Spirituality on Campus” with Rev. Robert Foote, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ithaca, NY, serving students at Cornell University and Ithaca College. He also can be heard on his radio show on WMHR, the Mars Hill Network, in Syracuse, NY.
“The Heart of Stewardship (The Seven “T’s)” with Rev. Robert Foote, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ithaca, NY, serving students at Cornell University and Ithaca College.
“The Commemoration of Adam & Eve” with Rev. William Weedon who serves as LCMS Director of Worship and Chaplain at the LCMS international Center. He also hosts “Thy Strong Word” on KFUO Radio, which you can hear at kfuo.org/category/thy-strong-word.
“The Joy of Serving as Adjunct Faculty” with Rev. Grant Knepper, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Hillsboro, OR, which serves as our LCMS U chapter at Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member at Concordia University in Portland.
“Finding the Truth in Story” with Rev. Tyrel Bramwell, who serves as the pastor of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Ferndale, CA. He is the author of four fictional works, including “Finding the Truth in Story: Grimm’s Fairy Tales, Vol. 1,” which you can find along with his other books at either Amazon.com or at tyrelbramwell.com.
“Opportunities for Young Adult Service” with Julianna Shults, Program Manager for the Lutheran Young Adult Corps. Learn more about how you can serve at lcms.org/yacorps.
“The Release of CRAVE: The Movie” with Micah Versemann, director of Brothers in Christ Productions in Waverly, IA. Find Micah’s work at brothersinchristproductions.com. You can see the CRAVE trailer on YouTube: youtu.be/Kstz6QIFNT4.
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Discuss “The Woman at the Well (John 4) and Vocational Evangelism” with Rev. Marty Marks, pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church and Student Center in DeKalb, IL, serving students at Northern Illinois University. This is a rebroadcast from September 12, 2018.
“A Discussion of the Hard Sciences in Undergraduate and Spiritual Formation” with Rev. Jacob Eichers of Faith Lutheran Church and Student Center in La Crosse, WI, serving students at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. Pastor Eichers was a former computer engineering student at the University of Wisconsin in Madison when he decided to attend seminary to become a pastor.
“A Student Review of the Gosnell Movie,” with Amalia Helmkamp of Parker, CO. Amalia is a double major in nursing/music at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, and attends St. Paul’s Lutheran Chapel & University Center.
Rebecca Wagner serves as an LCMS national missionary to International students at the University of Minnesota, through University Lutheran Chapel in Minneapolis, MN. You can learn more and support her at ulcmn.com and lcms.org/wagner. This is a rebroadcast from August 15, 2018.
Discuss “The Use of Fiction as a Means of Conveying Truth” with Rev. Marty Marks, pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church and Student Center in DeKalb, IL, serving students at Northern Illinois University.
Learn “How to Witness” (Part 2 of 2) with Rev. Dr. Mark Wood, the director of LCMS Witness & Outreach Ministry and the LCMS Revitalization initiative. You can learn more about his unique L-A-S-S-I-E approach and much more at lcms.org/witness-outreach. This is a rebroadcast from June 6, 2018.
In light of the upcoming “Witness” conference, learn “How to Witness” with Rev. Dr. Mark Wood, the Director of LCMS Witness & Outreach Ministry and the LCMS Revitalization initiative. You can learn more about his unique L-A-S-S-I-E approach and much more at lcms.org/witness-outreach. This is a rebroadcast from May 30, 2018.
“Love, Dad” with Jeff Schwarz, General Manager of Lutheran Public Radio and Executive Producer of Issues, Etc. Jeff also serves on the Board of Regents at Concordia University Chicago, where his son and daughter attend college.
Discuss “The Woman at the Well (John 4) and Vocational Evangelism” with Rev. Marty Marks, pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church and Student Center in DeKalb, IL, serving students at Northern Illinois University.
Discuss “The Cultivation of Vocational Sabbaths” with Rev. Marty Marks, pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church and Student Center in DeKalb, IL, serving students at Northern Illinois University.
Explore “Apologetics and the Resurrection of Jesus (Part 2 of 2)” with Rev. Ian Pacey, former campus pastor at the University of Arizona and current Associate Pastor at Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston, TX.
Explore “Apologetics and the Resurrection of Jesus (Part 1 of 2)” with Rev. Ian Pacey, former campus pastor at the University of Arizona and current Associate Pastor at Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston, TX.
Rebecca Wagner serves as an LCMS national missionary to International students at the University of Minnesota, through University Lutheran Chapel in Minneapolis, MN. You can learn more and support her at ulcmn.com and lcms.org/wagner.
Guest Heather Ruesch of Iron Mountain, MI, author of the CPH book, “Sexuality Mentality: Creating a Culture of Biblical Integrity” tells us about her “Story of Grace Following an Unplanned Pregnancy.” Order her new book at cph.org/p-31989-sexuality-mentality-creating-a-culture-of-biblical-integrity.aspx.
Guest Heather Ruesch of Iron Mountain, Michigan, author of the forthcoming CPH book, “Sexuality Mentality: Creating a Culture of Biblical Integrity," talks about having honest conversations with teens about God's design for sex. Her book is available for order at cph.org/p-31989-sexuality-mentality-creating-a-culture-of-biblical-integrity.aspx.
Join us as we discuss Heavenly Misconceptions with Rev. Sean Kilgo of Fairview, KS, who serves as Associate Pastor for the Northeast Kansas Lutheran Partnership. Learn more about Rev. Kilgo and the Partnership at neklutherans.org/NEK%20Kilgo%20bio.html. This is a rebroadcast from December 6, 2017.
Guest Rev. Jon-Michael Schweigert of Knob Noster, MO joins us to discuss “College Students and Tabletop Board Gaming.” Pastor Schweigert serves as the pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Knob Noster and as the Director of Campus Ministry at the Lutheran Student Center in Warrensburg, MO, serving students at the University of Central Missouri. Today's program is a rebroadcast from January 31, 2018.
“CRAVE: The Initiative of a College-Age Christian Short Film Director” with Micah Versemann, director of Brothers in Christ Productions in Waverly, IA. Find Micah’s work at brothersinchristproductions.com.
Guest Robby Trione, from Hope Lutheran Church, and our LCMS U Chapter at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, joins us to discuss “Food Insecurity and College Students.” Today’s program is a rebroadcast from March 7, 2018.
Guest Dr. Jim Tallmon joins us to make “The Case for Rhetoric”. Dr. Tallmon, a rhetorician, is semi-retired but is teaching part-time at Texas State University in San Marcos, TX, teaching online classes for the Wittenberg Academy, maintaining the website “The Rhetoric Ring”, and writing books such as “Of Rhetoric and Redemption in La Rioja.” Today’s episode is a rebroadcast from March 21, 2018.
Guest Siobhan O’Donnell of Oconomowoc, WI joins us from Santiago, Dominican Republic to discuss "The Joys of Gap Year Experiences." Learn about all the mission work being done in the Dominican Republic and explore serving as a GEO Missionary or perhaps as a member of the Lutheran Young Adult Corps. This is a rebroadcast from January 3, 2018.
Learn about the relationship of “Ethics, Social Responsibility and Christian Witness” with Rev. Thomas Reeder who serves as the pastor at Apostles Lutheran Church in Platteville, WI, serving students at the University of Wisconsin – Platteville. Learn more at alcplatteville.wordpress.com.
Learn “How to Witness” (Part 2 of 2) with Rev. Dr. Mark Wood, the director of LCMS Witness & Outreach Ministry and the LCMS Revitalization initiative. You can learn more about his unique L-A-S-S-I-E approach and much more at lcms.org/witness-outreach.
Learn “How to Witness” with Rev. Dr. Mark Wood, the Director of LCMS Witness & Outreach Ministry and the LCMS Revitalization initiative. You can learn more about his unique L-A-S-S-I-E approach and much more at lcms.org/witness-outreach.
Rev. Dr. Steven Hein of Monument, Colorado, joins us for a four part study in Christian Apologetics. Dr. Hein is the director of the Concordia Institute of Christian Studies and serves in the same capacity on behalf of Project: Lutheran Pastoral Education, West Africa, which you can follow at facebook.com/lutheranpastoraleducationwestafrica. Dr. Hein is a well-known teacher, speaker and author of “Christian Life: Cross or Glory?” which you can purchase at Amazon.com.
Rev. Dr. Steven Hein of Monument, Colorado, joins us for a four part study in Christian Apologetics. Dr. Hein is the director of the Concordia Institute of Christian Studies and serves in the same capacity on behalf of Project: Lutheran Pastoral Education, West Africa, which you can follow at facebook.com/lutheranpastoraleducationwestafrica. Dr. Hein is a well-known teacher, speaker and author of “Christian Life: Cross or Glory?” which you can purchase at Amazon.com.
Rev. Dr. Steven Hein of Monument, Colorado, joins us for a four part study in Christian Apologetics. Dr. Hein is the director of the Concordia Institute of Christian Studies and serves in the same capacity on behalf of Project: Lutheran Pastoral Education, West Africa, which you can follow at facebook.com/lutheranpastoraleducationwestafrica. Dr. Hein is a well-known teacher, speaker and author of “Christian Life: Cross or Glory?” which you can purchase at Amazon.com.
Rev. Dr. Steven Hein of Monument, Colorado, joins us for a four part study in Christian Apologetics. Dr. Hein is the director of the Concordia Institute of Christian Studies and serves in the same capacity on behalf of Project: Lutheran Pastoral Education, West Africa, which you can follow at facebook.com/lutheranpastoraleducationwestafrica. Dr. Hein is a well-known teacher, speaker and author of “Christian Life: Cross or Glory?” which you can purchase at Amazon.com.
Guest Rev. David Nehrenz, joins us to tell the remarkable story of “A Living Breathing Instrument and its CPR.” Pastor Nehrenz serves at Trinity Lutheran Church in Norman, OK, our LCMS U chapter at the University of Oklahoma, which recently dedicated the oldest extant pipe organ in Oklahoma in its sanctuary. The organ previously was in the sanctuary of a German Methodist Church in Oklahoma City and was damaged by the Murrah Building bombing on April 19, 1995. This episode is a rebroadcast from February 28, 2018.
Pastor Zill provides an update and a personal review of the movie, “Tortured for Christ,” which is holding encore viewings around the country next week. Watch the trailers for “Tortured for Christ” and get information on viewing locations at torturedforchrist.org.
Guest Rev. Michael Burdick of Macomb, IL joins us to discuss “The Book of Proverbs: Wisdom for the Wander Years.” Pastor Burdick is the campus pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church and Student Center serving students at Western Illinois University. Today’s program is a rebroadcast from January 24, 2018.
"Away with the Atheists: Learning Civil Disobedience from the Martyrs" with Rev. Seth Mierow of St. Peters’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Indianapolis, serving students at Butler University and IUPUI. Access the pdf of his paper at the bottom of the following page and read the Matyrdom of Polycarp. Today's episode is a rebroadcast from April 19, 2017.
Guest Rev. Seth Mierow, from St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Indianapolis, IN and campus pastor for our LCMS U Chapter at Butler University, IUPUI, the University of Indianapolis and others, joins us to reflect on “Holy Week: The Most Important Week of Your Life.” Learn more about campus ministry in Indianapolis and get information about their upcoming spring LCMS U retreat on April 15, “The Case for Miracles and the Resurrection.”
Guest Dr. Jim Tallmon joins us to make “The Case for Rhetoric”. Dr. Tallmon, a rhetorician, is semi-retired but is teaching part-time at Texas State University in San Marcos, TX, teaching online classes for the Wittenberg Academy, maintaining the website “The Rhetoric Ring”, and writing books such as “Of Rhetoric and Redemption in La Rioja.”
Guests Rev. Richard Mittwede and Morgan Young from University Lutheran Church in Austin, TX, our LCMS U Chapter at the University of Texas, discuss “A New Home Deep in the Heart of Texas.”
Guest Robby Trione, from Hope Lutheran Church, and our LCMS U Chapter at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, joins us to discuss “Food Insecurity and College Students.”
Guest Rev. David Nehrenz, joins us to tell the remarkable story of “A Living Breathing Instrument and its CPR.” Pastor Nehrenz serves at Trinity Lutheran Church in Norman, OK, our LCMS U chapter at the University of Oklahoma, which recently dedicated the oldest extant pipe organ in Oklahoma in its sanctuary. The organ previously was in the sanctuary of a German Methodist Church in Oklahoma City and was damaged by the Murrah Building bombing on April 19, 1995.
Guest Todd Nettleton, joins us to discuss the forthcoming movie, “Tortured for Christ.” Mr. Nettleton serves as the Chief of Media Relations for The Voice of the Martyrs, USA and is the host of VOM Radio. Watch the trailers for “Tortured for Christ” at https://www.torturedforchrist.com/about/about-the-movie/?trailer=trailer1. Follow Voice of the Martyrs on Twitter at @VOM_USA and on Facebook at The Voice of the Martyrs – USA.
Guest Rev. William C. Weedon, joins us to discuss “The Relationship of Repentance and Love.” Pastor Weedon serves as the director of Worship for The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, and the host of “Thy Strong Word” also on KFUO.
"Reflections on International Student Ministry" with Mrs. Sharon Riordan, Director of International Student Ministry - St. Louis. You can contact her at ismstl.org or isminc.org, or call 314-452-6406. Visit International Student Ministry to learn more about international outreach overall. Today's program is a rebroadcast from June 7, 2017.
Guest Rev. Jon-Michael Schweigert of Knob Noster, MO joins us to discuss “College Students and Tabletop Board Gaming.” Pastor Schweigert serves as the pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Knob Noster and as the Director of Campus Ministry at the Lutheran Student Center in Warrensburg, MO, serving students at the University of Central Missouri.
Guest Rev. Michael Burdick of Macomb, IL joins us to discuss “The Book of Proverbs: Wisdom for the Wander Years.” Pastor Burdick is the campus pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church and Student Center serving students at Western Illinois University.
Join us as we discuss "Discerning Vocation" with Rev. Matthew Wietfeldt, Admission Director and Christ Academy and Phoebe Academy Director at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN. Today's program is a rebroadcast from October 11,2017.
Join us as we discuss "So Reformation 500 is Over: Now What!?!" with Rev. Justin Herman of University Lutheran Church in West Lafayette, IN serving students at Purdue University. Learn more about University Lutheran Church at ulupurdue.org and see pictures of their new sanctuary dedication here: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMfJMF7zJnW-jQ2e_jjDHLD6KxutyB5S27AAf-P9IpGRVJR7GHXn_tI-Ex6A5H_uw?key=TlU1QkRHS3A4OTdhQktxRkhXV2FVVldQN1MteHF3. Today's program is a rebroadcast from November 8, 2017.
Guest Siobhan O’Donnell of Oconomowoc, WI joins us from Santiago, Dominican Republic to discuss "The Joys of Gap Year Experiences." Learn about all the mission work being done in the Dominican Republic and explore serving as a GEO Missionary or perhaps as a member of the Lutheran Young Adult Corps.
Guest Rev. Bill Jensen, campus pastor at the Wittenberg Lutheran Center in Normal, IL, serving students at Illinois State University, discusses “God’s Providence in Turning a Tragedy into a Tower of God’s Presence.” Read the article, “Steeple at Lutheran Center Born of Crash Aftermath” at http://www.pantagraph.com/lifestyles/faith-and-values/steeple-at-lutheran-center-born-of-crash-aftermath/article_1eda1d03-5457-56ff-a638-93bafed0126e.html.
Guest Emma Simonson, a graduate student from our LCMS U chapter at the University of Evansville (IN) joins us to discuss, “Passing The Torch: Reflections on Student Leadership.” Learn more about the University’s LCMS U chapter at facebook.com/groups/lcmsuevansville/about.
Join us as we discuss Heavenly Misconceptions with Rev. Sean Kilgo of Fairview, KS, who serves as Associate Pastor for the Northeast Kansas Lutheran Partnership. Learn more about Rev. Kilgo and the Partnership at neklutherans.org/NEK%20Kilgo%20bio.html.
Guest Matthew Kelpe from The Lutheran Student Union at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO, joins us to discuss "Finding Joy in the Midst of Unexpected Loss."
"The Relationship of Reformation Theology and Music" with Dr. Steven Hoffman. Dr. Hoffman is Kantor of King of Glory Lutheran Church in Cheyenne, WY and St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church & Campus Center in Laramie, WY. He served as the organist for the 2017 National LCMS Campus Ministry Conference, LIBERTY. Listen to one of Dr. Hoffman’s organ recitals at youtube.com/watch?v=OCQTte9e8p8. Today's program is a rebroadcast from August 2, 2017.
Join us as we discuss key factors in choosing a college with Charlea Schueler. Charlea is a senior at Illinois State University where she is double majoring in Public Relations and Music, and attends Wittenberg Lutheran Chapel. She just finished serving as one of eleven summer interns at Concordia Publishing House in St.Louis. Read her CPH Blog post at blog.cph.org/uncategorized/get-tips-even-apply-college/. Looking for a summer internship in the publishing world? Check out these awesome possibilities from CPH: http://about.cph.org/careers.html#internships. Today's program is a rebroadcast from August 9, 2017.
Join us as we discuss "So Reformation 500 is Over: Now What!?!" with Rev. Justin Herman of University Lutheran Church in West Lafayette, IN serving students at Purdue University. Learn more about University Lutheran Church at ulupurdue.org and see pictures of their new sanctuary dedication here.
Join us as we discuss "Studying and Serving as a Geo-Missionary in Spain" (Part 2 of 2) with missionary Kayla Hoem. To support LCMS projects in Spain, visit lcms.org/givenow/spain-foro. To learn more, pray for and support Kayla directly, visit lcms.org/hoem.
Join us as we discuss "The Ongoing Reformation and Mission Efforts in Spain" (Part 1 of 2) with Rev. David Warner in Seville, Spain. Support all our projects in Spain here, pray and support the Warner’s here, or contact Pastor Warner directly at pastorwarner@outlook.com. To support all of our project.s in Spain, visit lcms.org/givenow/spain-foro. To learn about, pray for and support the Warners, visit lcms.org/warner.
Join us as we discuss "Finding a Needle in a Haystack: Encouraging Church Workers" with Rev. William Wrede, Director of Ministerial Recruitment and Admissions at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO.
Join us as we discuss "Discerning Vocation" with Rev. Matthew Wietfeldt, Admission Director and Christ Academy and Phoebe Academy Director at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN.
"Is Gap Year Service with the Lutheran Young Adult Corps for You?" with Julianna Shults, Program Director for the Lutheran Young Adult Crops and 10 month program gap year participants at Camp Restore in New Orleans, Cortney Haag and Madison Ezzell. Learn more at lcms.org/yacorps.
“Is Summer Service with the Lutheran Young Adult Corps for You?” with Julianna Shults, Program Director for the Lutheran Young Adult Corps, and Megan Barz, 10 week summer program participant. Learn more at lcms.org/yacorps.
"Reflections on International Student Ministry" with Mrs. Sharon Riordan, Director of International Student Ministry - St. Louis. You can contact her at ismstl.org or isminc.org, or call 314-452-6406. Visit International Student Ministry to learn more about international outreach overall. Today's program is a rebroadcast from June 7, 2017.
"Tips for Starting a Recognized Student Organization on Campus" with Emma Simonson, a graduate physical therapy student at the University of Evansville in Indiana. Get connected with LCMS U Evansville on Twitter at twitter.com/lcmsuevansville! Today's program is a rebroadcast from March 8, 2017.
Professor Ben Freudenberg, serves as the Director of the Concordia Center for the Family, Division Chair of the Family Life Program and Professor in Family Life Studies at Concordia University Ann Arbor.
Guests Rachel Hellwege and Matthew Kelpe from The Lutheran Student Union at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO offer tips by students for student recruitment on campus. All are cordially invited to attend the upcoming events mentioned in the program: the Village Lectures in Ladue (Sept 9, 2017), and the Roots Conference at Lindenwood University (October 6-7, 2017).
"The Joys and Challenges of National Mission in a Post-Christian Age" with Rev. Bart Day, Executive o" the LCMS Office of National Mission and soon to be President/CEO of the Lutheran Church Extension Fund in St. Louis MO.
Join us as we discuss recent events and its impact on college students in Charlottesville, VA with Rev. Benjamin Maton, pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Chuch in Charlottesville, home of our LCMS U chapter at the University of Virginia. Find more about Immanuel at immanuelcharlottesville.com.
Join us as we discuss key factors in choosing a college with Charlea Schueler. Charlea is a senior at Illinois State University where she is double majoring in Public Relations and Music, and attends Wittenberg Lutheran Chapel. She just finished serving as one of eleven summer interns at Concordia Publishing House in St.Louis. Read her CPH Blog post at blog.cph.org/uncategorized/get-tips-even-apply-college/.
"The Relationship of Reformation Theology and Music" with Dr. Steven Hoffman. Dr. Hoffman is Kantor of King of Glory Lutheran Church in Cheyenne, WY and St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church & Campus Center in Laramie, WY. He served as the organist for the 2017 National LCMS Campus Ministry Conference, LIBERTY. Listen to one of Dr. Hoffman’s organ recitals at youtube.com/watch?v=OCQTte9e8p8.
"Away with the Atheists: Learning Civil Disobedience from the Martyrs" with Rev. Seth Mierow of St. Peters’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Indianapolis, serving students at Butler University and IUPUI. Access the pdf of his paper at the bottom of the following page and read the Matyrdom of Polycarp. Today's episode is a rebroadcast from April 19, 2017.
"Using Talents to Serve the Church with Lutheran Young Adult Corps" with Julianna Shults, Program Manager for Lutheran Young Adult Corps in the LCMS Office of National Mission. Connect with LYAC and learn how you can serve at lcms.org/yacorps. If you’re 20-29 years old, take the survey Julianna referenced at http://remarksurvey.lcms.org/cgi-bin/rws5.pl?FORM=yasurvey.
"You Live in Me: One Woman’s Story of Grace Following an Unplanned Pregnancy" with Heather Ruesch. Heather and her husband, Rev. Matthew Ruesch, serve as our LCMS missionaries in Puerto Rico along with their children: Isabella, Paul, and Sofia. You can learn more about the Ruesch family, their missionary work and how to support them at http://lcms.org/ruesch.
"Practical Examples of Living at the Intersection of Faith and Culture" with Rev. Terry Forke, President of the Montana District of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Learn more about the Montana District at mtdistlcms.org.
"Speaking and Living the Name of Jesus in a Hostile World" with Rev. Terry Forke, President of the Montana District of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Find more about the Montana District at mtdistlcms.org. Today’s program originally aired April 26, 2017.
"Tips for Starting a Recognized Student Organization on Campus" with Emma Simonson, a graduate physical therapy student at the University of Evansville in Indiana. Get connected with LCMS U Evansville on Twitter at twitter.com/lcmsuevansville! Today’s episode is an encore from March 8, 2017.
"Reflections on International Student Ministry" with Mrs. Sharon Riordan, Director of International Student Ministry - St. Louis. You can contact her at ismstl.org or isminc.org, or call 314-452-6406. Visit International Student Ministry to learn more about international outreach overall.
"The Crusades and Just Wars" with Rev. David Kind, pastor at University Lutheran Chapel in Minneapolis, MN, serving students at the University of Minnesota. Learn more about ULC at ulcmn.com.
"Polygamy in the Old Testament?" with Rev. David Kind, pastor at University Lutheran Chapel in Minneapolis, MN, serving students at the University of Minnesota. Learn more about ULC at ulcmn.com.
"The Initiative of a Twenty-One Year Old Christian Film Director" with Micah Versemann, director of Brothers in Christ Productions in Waverly, IA.
"Practical Examples of Living at the Intersection of Faith and Culture" with Rev. Terry Forke, President of the Montana District of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Learn more about the Montana District at mtdistlcms.org.
"Speaking and Living the Name of Jesus in a Hostile World" with Rev. Terry Forke, President of the Montana District of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Find more about the Montana District at mtdistlcms.org.
"Away with the Atheists: Learning Civil Disobedience from the Martyrs" with Rev. Seth Mierow of St. Peters’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Indianapolis, serving students at Butler University and IUPUI. Access the pdf of his paper at the bottom of the following page and read the Matyrdom of Polycarp.
"How NCAA Title IX Impacted One Campus Ministry" with Rev. Seth Mierow of St. Peters’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Indianapolis, serving students at Butler University and IUPUI. Learn more about LCMS U at Butler University & IUPUI at stpetersindy.weebly.com.
"Polemics on Campus: What is it and why is it important?" (Part 2 of 2) with Rev. John Wegener of College Hill Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, IA, serving students at the University of Northern Iowa. Find LCMS U at University of Northern Iowa at college-hill.org/campus-ministry.
"Polemics on Campus: What is it and why is it important?" (Part 1 of 2) with Rev. John Wegener of College Hill Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, IA, serving students at the University of Northern Iowa. Find LCMS U at University of Northern Iowa at college-hill.org/campus-ministry.
"Reflections on the Removal of Gideon Bibles from State University Campus Hotels" with Rev. Marty Marks of Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center in DeKalb,IL serving students at Northern Illinois University. You can learn more about their campus ministry, REFUGE, at www.immanueldekalb.com.
"Reflections on the Support Professors Can Give to Campus Ministry" with Dr. Roni Grad of the University of Arizona. Get connected with our LCMS U chapter at the University of Arizona!
"Tips for Starting a Recognized Student Organization on Campus" with Emma Simonson, a graduate physical therapy student at the University of Evansville in Indiana. Get connected with LCMS U Evansville on Twitter at twitter.com/lcmsuevansville!
"Free to be Faithful on Campus" with Martha Mitkos, who serves as the Director of Campaigns and Special Initiatives for LCMS Mission Advancement, including the "Free to Be Faithful" and "Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty" initiatives.
"The Joys of Missionary Service" with Deaconess Rachel Jaseph (nee Powell), who has just returned to the United States after serving the Lord in Latin America and the Caribbean. Read her story at lcms.org/jaseph and learn more about LCMS missionary opportunities at lcms.org/service.
"Reflections on Civil Rights and the Choice of LIFE" with University of Memphis college student, Hannah Hart.
"Celebrating the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation with Johann Sebastian Bach" with Kantor Kevin Hildebrand of Concordia Theological Seminiary in Fort Wayne, IN. Calling all college age students to participate in Bach in Fort Wayne this coming June 23-25, 2017!
Join us as we discuss "Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Theology - Faith - Action - Civil Disobedience - Resistance" with Rev. Eric Andræ, who serves as full time campus pastor for students at numerous colleges and universities in Pittsburgh, PA, through First Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. Also, read a recent article (with video) spotlighting the campus ministry work of Pastor Andræ at our LCMS U chapter in Pittsburgh in Lutherans Engage the World. engage.lcms.org/grant-for-campus-ministry-winter-2017
"So You Had a Bad Day?" Join us as we take a closer look at Matthew 14 with Rev. Marty Marks of Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center in DeKalb, IL, serving students at Northern Illinois University.
Today’s program is an encore from October 12, 2016. Join us as we discuss "Is Seminary for Me?" with Rev. Matthew Wietfeldt, Admission Counselor and director of Christ Academy at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN. Learn more at ctsfw.edu.
Join us as we discuss some practical do’s and don’t’s for "Outreach to Those in the Homosexual Lifestyle" with Scott Barefoot of Milwaukee, WI, a Lutheran laymen who repented and returned to the church after having embraced the homosexual lifestyle for more than a decade. He now writes, speaks, and serves as the director of People of Grace, an online support group for Christians and the friends and family of Christians who are struggling with same sex attraction. You can also order his book, "Forgive Us Our Sins: Homosexuality in the Light of God’s Truth" on Amazon.com. Learn more about People of Grace at poglutherans.org.
Join us as we discuss "Leaving the Gay Lifestyle by God’s Grace" with Scott Barefoot of Milwaukee, WI, a Lutheran laymen who repented and returned to the church after having embraced the homosexual lifestyle for more than a decade. He now writes, speaks, and serves as the director of People of Grace, an online support group for Christians and the friends and family of Christians who are struggling with same sex attraction. Learn more at poglutherans.org.
Join us as we discuss "The Body of Christ and the Public Square" with Rev. Christopher Thoma of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Hartland, MI. Pastor Thoma will be speaking on this topic at the upcoming 2017 National LCMS Campus Ministry Conference, entitled LIBERTY.
Join us as we explore "Liberty in the Face of Suffering (or Suffering in the Face of Liberty)" with Rev. Michael Burdick, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church and Student Center in Macomb, IL, serving students at Western Illinois University.
Join us as we explore the possibilities of "Me? A Missionary?" with David Fiala, Assistant Director, Missionary Recruitment for the LCMS Office of International Mission
Join us as we discuss "St. Andrew, Apostle" with Rev. Mark Preus, campus pastor at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church and Campus Center in Laramie, WY.
Join us as we discuss "Spreading the Gospel in the Dominican Republic" with Rev. Joel Fritsche, a career missionary and church planter in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Learn more about the Friesches at lcms.org/fritsche.
Hear about using the Small Catechism as a field manual for discipleship with Rev. Dr. John T. Pless, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry & Missions at Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, IN. He also previously served 17 years as a campus pastor at University Lutheran Chapel in Minneapolis, MN. Order his new book, “Luther’s Small Catechism: A Manual for Discipleship,” from cph.org.
This is a rebroadcast from July 24, 2019.
Join us as we discuss "Building Community in our Campus Ministries", with Shana Ziolko-Marting, director of the Lutheran Campus Center at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO.
Join us as University of Illinois graduate college student Bethany Glock turns the tables and asks Chancellor Zill "Twenty Questions about the Upcoming Liberty Conference."
This program is an encore from September 21, 2016.
Join us as we discuss "The Importance of ‘Church' in the Life of a College Student" with Mr. Kurt Weber of University Lutheran Chapel in Minneapolis, MN. Learn more about ULC and their "Build it Back" campaign.
Join us as we discuss "Is Seminary for Me?" with Rev. Matthew Wietfeldt, Admission Counselor and director of Christ Academy at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN. Learn more at ctsfw.edu.
Join us as we discuss "The Importance of International Student Ministry" with Rev. Paul Hoemann, campus pastor at University Lutheran Chapel at Texas A & M University in College Station, TX. Learn all about campus ministry at Texas A & M and International Student Ministry.
Join us as we discuss "The Transition from College and Preparation for Marriage" with Miss Kara Browne of Allen, TX, a recent graduate of Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO.
Join us as we discuss "The Importance of ‘Church" in the Life of a College Student" with Mr. Kurt Weber of University Lutheran Chapel in Minneapolis, MN. Learn more about ULC and their "Build it Back" campaign.
Today’s program is an encore from May 25, 2016.
Join us as we discuss "Avoiding Digital Landmines" with Peter Slayton, the social media manager for the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
Join us as we go "Deep in the Heart of Texas" to catch up with campus life at the University of Texas with Rev. Richard Mittwede of University of Lutheran Church in Austin, TX.
Join us as we "Dream of Big Ways to Serve Others on Campus and Get Grants To Do It!" with Mr. Eric Hawley, Assistant Director of Programs for Wheat Ridge Ministries in Chicago, IL.
Join us as we explore "How College Students Can Help in the Aftermath of Flooding in Baton Rouge, LA" with Rev. David Goodine (Director) and Kurt Jostes (Deputy Director) of Camp Restore.
Today’s program is an encore from November 25, 2015.
Today we talk about a unique approach to campus outreach with Rev. Jared DeBlieck of Trinity Lutheran Ministries in Edwardsville, IL, serving students at Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville. Check out their new website at ulue.org.
Join us as discuss "Tips for New Campus Workers at the Start of a New School Year" with Rev. Joshua Hayes of University Lutheran Chapel in Boulder, CO.
Join us as we reflect on the "One Year Anniversary of The Student Union" with Andrew Bates, KFUO Program Director, and discuss the place of radio in the life of college students.
Join us as we discuss "The Vocation of Law Enforcement" with Colorado State Trooper, Dillon Guinn, a former college student and deacon at our LCMS U chapter at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church & Campus Center in Laramie, WY serving students at the University of Wyoming.
Join us as we discuss "The Joy of Sins Forgiven" with Rev. Justin Herman, pastor of University Lutheran Chapel in West Lafayette, IN, serving students at Purdue University.
Join us as we discuss "The Joy of Sins Forgiven" with Rev. Justin Herman, pastor of University Lutheran Chapel in West Lafayette, IN, serving students at Purdue University.