http://lutheranhour.orglhm.org/the-lutheran-hour/.]]>enChristianityCopyright Lutheran Hour Ministrieshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dac303072a566bf3468cca9f0b7a508e.jpghttp://lutheranhour.orgSun, 12 Jul 2026 07:27:16 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesLutheran Hour Ministrieswebmaster@lhm.orgThe Lutheran Hour was first broadcast Oct. 2, 1930 and continues on the air today, making it the world’s oldest continually broadcast Christ-centered radio program.lhm.org/the-lutheran-hour/.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/knight-death-and-the-devil--72935940a345bfac-06fb-5e5c-9833-43c1e96d71c0Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:00:13 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus has triumphed over all the powers of death and hell and He has pledged Himself to be your protector and the armor that you wear.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bloom-where-you-re-planted--728255556f4d28be-0b96-53ad-9978-ad84a4d4a5a2Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:00:26 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesBlessing, in a Biblical sense, means God’s favor in any circumstance, no exceptions, because there is no place or circumstance in which God does not belong.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/journey-through-ambition--727265515b8bd82a-108c-53ab-b593-9121469d7ea5Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:00:46 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesYou don't have to worry about making a name for yourself. In Christ, God has already given you His.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/journey-through-depression--726339612dfcc645-e62b-57f2-9984-1520dda8fdd5Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:00:03 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesDepression can feel like being "stuck," but we are never truly alone. God meets us with His care and provision.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/journey-through-anxiety--72520282dc434678-6033-543d-aee3-7689dd3a0710Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:00:11 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesAnxiety is like a "Check Engine" light for the soul that leads us to take all our concerns to the Lord in prayer.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peter-s-restoration-and-ours--723983196ab128b1-5f6d-55a0-9f92-45a42bf8c36bSun, 07 Jun 2026 07:00:37 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus forgives and restores us and He sends us out to offer this restoration to others, in His name.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-friendly-recommendation--722595488b202cee-1005-5dd7-8d39-9d211d17f341Sun, 31 May 2026 07:00:02 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhat happens when you find out that acquiring everything you've ever wanted... still isn't enough?1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/misery-loves-company--72137954941eb904-faae-5f30-a54f-97375a9fd81fSun, 24 May 2026 07:00:05 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesIt's often said, "Misery loves company." Christ comes to us in our misery with God's love and mercy.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-despise-small-beginnings--7203919501aacc36-64b8-5793-af9f-993dcd6a483bSun, 17 May 2026 07:00:12 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesOur small efforts to become the people Jesus saved us to be might seem insignificant, but small efforts compound.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-king-who-reigns--719447832baf8478-2786-5be8-b635-0fc18798ad56Sun, 10 May 2026 07:00:15 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesIf Easter tells us that Jesus the King has won, then Ascension tells us the King is reigning, and His reign is good.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/planning-is-everything--71880102e5b4b04d-8ee3-597b-b745-965768bf52d1Sun, 03 May 2026 07:00:31 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesOffer up your plans to God in prayer and see what God does with them. Let your plans become prayers that lead you to praise.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/second-chances-and-first-impressions--71650452d8760e33-a7cf-587a-8cbf-5c38cbb517faSun, 26 Apr 2026 07:00:31 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod is the God of second chances, not for Himself but for others.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/not-in-vain--71452479b4f2147f-d3da-59bb-9409-c51def7fd0efSun, 19 Apr 2026 07:00:24 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesBecause Jesus lives, your future is certain. You can also be confident that your present life has meaning and worth. In the Lord, your labor is not in vain.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/early-adopters--712695370a98f368-3017-520e-b3ae-ab615ad11b4dSun, 12 Apr 2026 07:00:50 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe risen Jesus is the "display model" of what we will be, through faith in Him.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-don-t-know-what-you-have-till-it-s-gone--71112649dfc48e8d-b908-5737-95f5-13bb48d56f2eSun, 05 Apr 2026 07:00:34 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesDeath is the enemy of life, but in Jesus, God made death become life's servant.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dime-sized--709689422f46a665-1b31-51a3-9054-5f5dcdf86602Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:00:08 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod doesn’t look for valuable, desirable, beautiful people so that He can love them. God loves first, and by loving them He makes people valuable, desirable, and beautiful.1710falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meeting-you-where-you-are--7080824874579129-10c2-5e3e-b856-bda319e3afafSun, 22 Mar 2026 07:00:06 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus meets you where you are, not where you should have been.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-command-from-the-lord--706427882097a8ec-249a-5f98-868b-88887c52f01cSun, 15 Mar 2026 07:00:07 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus is the only way to God, but there are many adventures with Jesus. Which ones will you pick?1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-was-the-price-on-that--705343083e52ffb4-df4d-57dc-8567-97dee3da6a82Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:00:26 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhen we couldn’t pay the price of our redemption, God did so completely by the life of Jesus.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fifth-act--7037137477e1528a-35e7-5ea4-a331-e42e716888d6Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:00:23 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThrough the Bible, God invites us to help Him complete the unfinished drama He's been writing for the world.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/as-through-fire--702102093da0e0e7-80d8-5488-8595-86974b7b4760Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:00:37 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesTo be baptized into Christ, to trust in Him, is to die with Him, to be raised by Him, to pass through the fire under His shelter.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/up-and-down-the-mountain--70065417a6233244-d0d4-5184-9b3c-2f6ffd21fe9cSun, 15 Feb 2026 08:00:27 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesMany voices compete for our attention, but above all, listen to the voice of Jesus and hear what He's done for you.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/type-c--698711959d9f0f63-dc53-5efc-9dae-cea8965d702dSun, 08 Feb 2026 08:00:55 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesIn the Bible, the Holy Spirit meets us, gives us the mind of Christ, and leads us back into the world as children of God.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rotten-tomatoes--69716319796c7f10-5907-56f8-b30f-a027dda63d0cSun, 01 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesBoasting gone wrong--it's the rotten fruit of rightful praise. It happens when we forget that everything we have is a gift, even the things we think we've earned and deserved.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cross-words-words-of-power--69577983eebc9c44-d3b1-503b-aed9-6afdd05a6a5eSun, 25 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesA crossword puzzle uses an answer only once, but Christ is the answer for all people in every place and time.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/outstanding-universal-value--69494122db3b73f6-bd7a-5584-b373-60af426c88abSun, 18 Jan 2026 08:00:23 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe Christian faith has the power to make us act better. But that's not the goal.1710falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/solidarity--69389008b2f639b0-2d4c-595c-81b3-66dea8d90fbeSun, 11 Jan 2026 12:00:58 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesSolidarity is how Christians understand their relationship to Jesus Christ. We believe that Jesus, the Son of God, went where we had gone so that we might go where He goes.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/knowing-and-being-known-in-a-new-year--692954799338ee30-98ec-5910-8d80-ecae5b215320Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod invites us to speak with Him in prayer and hear from Him in the Bible, to know Him and to love as we are loved.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/get-ready-for-the-best--69216509f3b98f9f-7850-5435-bb10-92dc8ed6c454Sat, 27 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesChrist will return--maybe this year, maybe even today! Pastor German Novelli helps us to prepare for the blessings and challenges of a new year.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everybody-is-somebody--6914440351a38128-fd64-5eb7-b412-d8f6fc9fb253Sat, 20 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod sends His people--the Church--to be His letters to the world, delivering His Word of promise.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pictures-of-patience--69020258929fd43f-2b1a-5e07-a909-6148392a4c56Sat, 13 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesPatience can be practiced, tested, strained, and lost. 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Dr. Chad Lakies describes that kingdom's seemingly upside-down, illogical logic.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-name-on-the-front--68580061https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68580061Sat, 15 Nov 2025 12:25:00 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesMercy is an others-focused attitude because God is an others-first God.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lead-of-life--68473460https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68473460Sat, 08 Nov 2025 12:25:19 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe lead (or 'lede') of a news story conveys the most essential information. What is the lead of the Good News, the Gospel?1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-out--68377177https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68377177Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:26:48 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus alone is the Way out, rescuing us from sin, despair, and death. He calls us to live as people "on the way."1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/worn-in--68275515https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68275515Sat, 25 Oct 2025 11:27:56 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesAre you feeling worn down or worn out? Through faith, God conforms us to the pattern of Christ.1712falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-s-help-dwells-in-us--68192414https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68192414Sat, 18 Oct 2025 11:26:08 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe Holy Spirit is the Helper who comes to dwell in and with us, to encourage and empower us.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-a-cakewalk-becomes-a-crucible--68099305https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68099305Sat, 11 Oct 2025 11:27:08 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesForgiveness isn't a formality with God. Forgiveness is formative. It changes us.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/every-age-has-a-stage--68010986https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68010986Sat, 04 Oct 2025 11:25:05 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesEvery age has a stage, not just a stage of life, but also a stage on which to perform and to serve.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-way-already-home--67920297https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67920297Sat, 27 Sep 2025 11:24:55 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod made us to move--toward Him in faith and toward our neighbor in love.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/someone-worth-having--67830632https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67830632Sat, 20 Sep 2025 11:26:09 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWe lost God's name along the way, but God found us and gave us the Name by which we can know Him: Jesus--"God saves."1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-all-on-god-it-s-all-on-us--67744531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67744531Sat, 13 Sep 2025 11:25:12 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesA paradox doesn't make sense, mathematically. But it can be an accurate description of real-life experience.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dying-we-live--67693681https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67693681Sat, 06 Sep 2025 11:25:55 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod's love finds His people in the wilderness, the place where God gives bread from heaven, water from a rock, and streams in the desert.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-narrows-down--67561460https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67561460Sat, 30 Aug 2025 11:25:03 +0000Lutheran Hour Ministries"Life narrows down and crisis comes. There, in the narrow place stands Jesus."1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gideon-the-farmer-general--67487934https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67487934Sat, 23 Aug 2025 11:24:34 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesArchives August--Dr. Oswald Hoffmann recounts the story of Gideon, an unlikely military leader.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-stuttering-man-of-destiny--67389387https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67389387Sat, 16 Aug 2025 11:25:48 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesArchives August--Dr. Oswald Hoffmann recounts the story of Moses.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-him-off--67311538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67311538Sat, 09 Aug 2025 11:25:37 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesAfter Jesus claimed the Old Testament was written about Him, the people of His hometown wrote Him off.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/proclaim-his-glory--67228162https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67228162Sat, 02 Aug 2025 11:01:13 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesOf course, we should search the Scriptures, but we search them for Jesus, the One to Whom the Scriptures point.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-the-talk-started--67129007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67129007Sat, 26 Jul 2025 11:25:13 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod's Law-talk prepares us for God's Gospel-talk. Author Tim Carter (The Executioner's Redemption) is featured.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-s-plan-jesus--67036834https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67036834Sat, 19 Jul 2025 11:25:18 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod's plans for us are not me-centered; they are Christ-centered. Dr. Zeigler talks with "Soul Surfer" author, Bethany Hamilton.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fearless-and-endless-growing--66954240https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66954240Sat, 12 Jul 2025 11:25:35 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod's Word grows like a perfect garden, bearing fruit in every season.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-little-light-reading--66867615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66867615Sat, 05 Jul 2025 11:25:33 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe Book of Job is not light reading, but Christians read it in the Light of Christ.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/honest-to-god--66784962https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66784962Sat, 28 Jun 2025 11:25:32 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe Book of Job can teach us something about prayer and about how we can talk honestly to God, covered by Jesus.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-i-be-worried-about-the-devil--66695088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66695088Sat, 21 Jun 2025 11:25:12 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe devil is real, but rather than fretting about the evil he can do, we rejoice in all that Christ has done to defeat him.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nothing-he-d-rather-be-doing--66557336https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66557336Sat, 14 Jun 2025 11:16:48 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus is a tireless Searcher with an affinity for finding lost people.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ticket-stubs-turned-to-joy--66437464https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66437464Sat, 07 Jun 2025 11:16:42 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe Holy Spirit calls us to turn from the darkness of a self-centered life and come into the light of Jesus' self-giving love.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-s-gumbo--66348789https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66348789Sat, 31 May 2025 11:16:43 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe Church is like a pot of Louisiana gumbo, a diverse stew bound together by the power of Jesus' love.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-your-story--66247906https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66247906Sat, 24 May 2025 11:17:09 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesOur difficulties often become the backdrop against which God reveals His faithfulness. Each challenge is an opportunity for Him to display His power.1712falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/truth-that-takes-us-in--66129149https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66129149Sat, 17 May 2025 11:16:49 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus is the Truth Who will take you in to live like He lives, planted in God His Father's love.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-be-happy--66027365https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66027365Sat, 10 May 2025 11:17:40 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesLasting happiness is found in surrender, rather than control.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-old-place-a-new-beginning--65879371https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65879371Sat, 03 May 2025 11:16:44 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod is the Searcher Who will not stop looking for us. In our lonely hiding place, He says, "I knew I would find you here."1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/through-locked-doors--65741255https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65741255Sat, 26 Apr 2025 11:16:50 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhen Jesus shows up, it's no longer "us vs. them," because Jesus is for everyone, even if everyone is not yet for Jesus.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-risen-christ-and-a-clean-room--65633593https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65633593Sat, 19 Apr 2025 11:17:38 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe risen Christ has folded Death up and put it in its place. Now Christ invites you to trust in Him and find place and purpose in His new creation.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-middle--65548607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65548607Sat, 12 Apr 2025 11:16:45 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesIn Jesus, God showed up smack in the middle of life with forgiveness, love, and a promise never to leave us.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/better-than-i-deserve--65368137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65368137Sat, 05 Apr 2025 11:17:29 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus didn't deserve to die on a cross, but He died and rose again in order to give us better than we deserve.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-difference-between-anger-and-contempt--65216393https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65216393Sat, 29 Mar 2025 11:17:46 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod gets angry at sin, but behind that anger, God is love. We believe this only because of Jesus.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/even-me-even-you--65031041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65031041Sat, 22 Mar 2025 11:17:51 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus the Good Shepherd invites all to be His sheep and find pasture. His words of promise will amaze some but anger others.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/light-of-the-world--64898353https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64898353Sat, 15 Mar 2025 11:16:38 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus is the Light of the world. However, He sometimes keeps that light out of the visible range. We can't see it, but it changes what we see.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unless-a-grain-of-wheat-dies--64763185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64763185Sat, 08 Mar 2025 12:16:53 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesDo you want a life that amounts to more than a hill o' beans? Hear how Christ's death and resurrection gives us life with God that can't be measured.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-best-to-be-with-jesus--64643231https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64643231Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:16:33 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesLife was not meant to be a do-it-yourself project. We need God's help, His strength, His gifts.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/need-to-know--64509402https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64509402Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:17:04 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesIf you don't need God, you won't know God.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bread-of-our-lives--64391095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64391095Sat, 15 Feb 2025 12:16:47 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus gives us Himself as the Bread of Life so that everything we need can be filled by Him and His gifts.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-have-an-advocate--64269550https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64269550Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:17:29 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhere we might see only a problem, Jesus sees a person who needs an Advocate.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-the-things-that-make-for-unity--64121728https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64121728Sat, 01 Feb 2025 12:16:50 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus crosses borders and even breaks down the barrier of death to do the things that make for unity: shared worship, shared mission, shared harvest.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-overture-to-the-greatest-story-ever-told--63893074https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63893074Sat, 25 Jan 2025 12:16:18 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesLike an overture that introduces a great musical work, John the Baptizer is the living voice sent by God to bear witness to Jesus' lordship and salvation.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-made-me-a-believer--63737944https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63737944Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:16:46 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod makes us believers and the more we believe, the more we become involved in the institutions God made--church, marriage, family, and work.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-this-neighborhood-coming-to--63654029https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63654029Sat, 11 Jan 2025 12:16:56 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhen you're not limited by the size of your table, you can invite everyone.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-beginning-was-dialogue--63573320https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63573320Sat, 04 Jan 2025 12:16:23 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesDo you need more faith? Then you need the Word. Faith comes from hearing the Word of Christ.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-getting-better-than-this--63495731https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63495731Sat, 28 Dec 2024 12:17:41 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe Good Life--what is it? Pastor Chad Lakies says life is truly good when it's life the way God meant it to be.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-it-matter-if-jesus-is-god--63427108https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63427108Sat, 21 Dec 2024 12:16:56 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus sets a good example, but good examples can't help dead people. Only God's Son can make us alive again.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sorrow-welcomed-here--63315477https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63315477Sat, 14 Dec 2024 12:17:43 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe church welcomes people, but does it also welcome their problems? Dr. Michael Zeigler says the church should be a place that makes room for both joy and sorrow.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/assignment-christmas-a-christmas-radio-special-from-lutheran-hour-ministries--63256165https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63256165Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:16:00 +0000Lutheran Hour Ministries3451falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/completely-ordinary-human--63204940https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63204940Sat, 07 Dec 2024 12:16:36 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesEveryone has a story to tell and yours can be one through which Jesus is working to make the world new again.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-everything-sad-come-untrue--63072570https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63072570Sat, 30 Nov 2024 12:17:28 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesA mother and her young son trade a life of privilege for one of poverty, a story that is borderline unbelievable, yet nonetheless true.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-sees-what-s-in-the-heart--62976948https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62976948Sat, 23 Nov 2024 12:17:50 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus sees what's in our hearts. What's in His heart? God saw that we needed a Savior.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/album-worthy--62766971https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62766971Sat, 16 Nov 2024 12:17:40 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesIf everything you've ever thought or done was captured in a photo, how many of them would you save for all to see? Hear how God redeems all our snapshots--even those that don't seem "album-worthy."1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-name-is-now-yours--62674834https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62674834Sat, 09 Nov 2024 12:18:02 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod comes to renew us with His forgiving love, rename us in Baptism, and remain with us through His Word.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/working-the-system--62589430https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62589430Sat, 02 Nov 2024 11:18:56 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod's Law--a "system" that keeps the world from flying apart while it also shows us we need the Savior Who came to live, suffer, and rise for us.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-struggles--62511881https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62511881Sat, 26 Oct 2024 11:18:29 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesIt's been said, everyone you meet is fighting an unseen battle. God calls us to enter the struggle of those around us because, in Jesus, God has entered our struggle.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/children-of-god-no-longer-losers--62420557https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62420557Sat, 19 Oct 2024 11:16:53 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod turns lost losers into forgiven sons and daughters. Through Christ, we too become children of God's kingdom, members of His household.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/difficult-people--62350403https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62350403Sun, 13 Oct 2024 00:00:01 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWith God, all things are possible, even how to deal with that difficult person in your life.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fit-to-be-tied--62249196https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62249196Sat, 05 Oct 2024 11:16:55 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesA strong knot in the right place holds everything together. God made Jesus to be the "Master Point" to bind all people to Himself through faith.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-at-first-sight-love-that-lasts--62143008https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62143008Sat, 28 Sep 2024 11:18:29 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod loved us at first sight, from eternity. And He has given us Jesus so that we can know His love.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-he-has-to-say--62055055https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62055055Sat, 21 Sep 2024 11:17:14 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe story of Jacob's Ladder is not a prompt for us to climb higher; it's a promise that God comes down to our level.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bent-necks-and-a-better-brother--61594960https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61594960Sat, 14 Sep 2024 11:16:46 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe Book of Genesis is no fairy tale. It depicts real people--people like us, with half-truths, crooked ways, and sore necks--but also the God Who created us and bears with us because He loves us.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conditioned-by-the-unconditional--61293442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61293442Sat, 07 Sep 2024 11:16:56 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod's forgiving love for you in Christ is love that your accomplishments can't enhance and your failures can't diminish.1712falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-one--61221391https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61221391Sat, 31 Aug 2024 11:16:43 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe Universe does not have a plan for your life--but God does!1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-monsters-come--61136266https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61136266Sat, 24 Aug 2024 11:16:54 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesArchives August: We can never be too vigilant against the devil's attacks but in Christ we can always be confident that the victory is ours.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-child-glad-to-be-born--61062215https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61062215Sat, 17 Aug 2024 11:17:48 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesArchives August: The Child Who wanted to be born can make you glad to be alive! That joy for living comes when you hear His story.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-s-peacemakers-for-a-troubled-world--60978705https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60978705Sat, 10 Aug 2024 11:16:55 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesArchives August: Don't let anger, disagreement, and stress damage your relationships. Hear how God changes troublemakers into peacemakers.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-resurrection-god-s-public-guarantee--60910293https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60910293Sat, 03 Aug 2024 11:17:14 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesArchives August: A crucified Savior, a resurrected, living Lord: the public guarantee of God, at work in the world for you.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thus-and-so-spoke-the-girl-from-israel--60824337https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60824337Sat, 27 Jul 2024 11:17:42 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus is making His people into a light for a world that's crying for help. He came to make God's light shine on us so that all people might see the face of God.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unhindered--60750112https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60750112Sat, 20 Jul 2024 11:17:29 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesDr. Jeff Gibbs and podcaster Jessica Bordeleau join Dr. Michael Zeigler to talk about St. Paul's harrowing journey to Rome.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/words-of-grace-build-us-up--60682243https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60682243Sat, 13 Jul 2024 11:18:25 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe gracious words of God change our lives for the better, tell us of our inheritance, and remind us that we are part of a much larger family.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-pastor--60618182https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60618182Sat, 06 Jul 2024 11:17:36 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesLike sheep that need a shepherd, followers of Christ need pastors who will come looking for them when they stray.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-eager-conversationalist--60546993https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60546993Sat, 29 Jun 2024 11:18:29 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe Holy Spirit empowers us to open our mouths and share Jesus, so that all might have what none of us deserve.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-re-really-into-this-aren-t-you--60474019https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60474019Sat, 22 Jun 2024 18:17:44 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesPeople can be passionate about sports, gardening, video games, or family. All those things can be good, but none of them can save you.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/water-power--60393721https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60393721Sat, 15 Jun 2024 11:16:49 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod's mission is like water. Without changing what it is, the Good News of God's Kingdom takes the shape of its cultural container, crossing boundaries and barriers.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/selfless-sending--60321296https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60321296Sat, 08 Jun 2024 11:16:41 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe Christians of ancient Antioch were known for their spirit of selfless sacrifice. The spirit of Antioch continues in the Church today because Christ Himself is with us.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lit-up--60246043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60246043Sat, 01 Jun 2024 11:17:04 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe Law and Gospel light of Jesus is both an exposing searchlight that reveals our shortcomings and a warm grow light that nurtures us.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/penultimate-sacrifice--60169880https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60169880Sat, 25 May 2024 11:17:36 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesMemorial Day honors those who made "the ultimate sacrifice" in service to country, but there was one Sacrifice infinitely greater.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/waiting-but-not-alone--60081478https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60081478Sat, 18 May 2024 11:16:58 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus leaves His followers waiting for Him to return but He promises they will not be left alone.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unforecastable--59979150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59979150Sat, 11 May 2024 11:16:59 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesIt's been said that God's call often comes as a surprise. In Acts 9, we meet three men who found themselves called in ways they could neither forecast nor control.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rejoicing-on-the-way--59814172https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59814172Sat, 04 May 2024 12:22:03 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod empowers His people to share the Gospel with those they meet along the way.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-can-t-stop-talking--59675522https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59675522Sat, 27 Apr 2024 11:16:50 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus calls His followers to undergo transformation, endure opposition, and engage others in conversation.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-than-he-bargained-for--59565505https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59565505Sat, 20 Apr 2024 11:16:46 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhatever we ask of Jesus is probably too small, because Jesus provides more than what we expect.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breathe-in-breathe-out--59449151https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59449151Sat, 13 Apr 2024 11:17:31 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe Holy Spirit breathes life into the Church and the Church breathes that life out to the world, with the love of Christ.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/raise-the-flag--59320588https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59320588Sat, 06 Apr 2024 11:16:57 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesLearn how the followers of Christ are raising God's flag in the world.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eucatastrophe--59228558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59228558Sat, 30 Mar 2024 11:17:05 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe top three best-selling books all present visions of hope, but how they hope to achieve it is a much different story.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tears-of-hope--59164818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59164818Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:01 +0000Lutheran Hour Ministries"Tears of Hope" is a special presentation of The Lutheran Hour®. The excitement and anticipation for the annual camping trip with Dad ends with a devastating turn of events. Broken and blaming himself, Luke questions how a good and gracious God could allo1707falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/repurposed-joy-and-junk--59146581https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59146581Sat, 23 Mar 2024 11:17:19 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThere are artists who can take old junk and turn it into something new and beautiful. Dr. Michael Zeigler tells how Jesus repurposes both the junk and the joy in our lives.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-strangest-request--59101147https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59101147Sun, 17 Mar 2024 00:00:01 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod promised to make Abraham the father of many nations through the gift of a son named Isaac. But then God asked Abraham to return that gift in a most shocking way.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-bets-are-off--59036277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59036277Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:00:01 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus engages his opponents in a battle of wits and wins -- for us.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/included-in-such-company--58934287https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58934287Sun, 03 Mar 2024 00:00:01 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe more you listen to the life of Jesus, the more you admire Him and the more grateful you are to be included in His company.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-winning-is-losing--58807048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58807048Sat, 24 Feb 2024 12:16:54 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesIn Christ, losing is winning and winning is losing. Dr. John Nunes explains what that means.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/redeeming-diy--58715707https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58715707Sat, 17 Feb 2024 12:16:58 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesDr. Michael Zeigler talks about spiritual growth in the season of Lent and dying to self in a "do-it-yourself" world.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-evangelism--58634019https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58634019Sat, 10 Feb 2024 12:16:54 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesHow do you encourage someone to receive the gift God has for them? That's what evangelism is all about.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nature-abhors-a-vacuum--58554585https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58554585Sat, 03 Feb 2024 12:18:01 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhat fills the heart that has no room to forgive?1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forgiveness-is-a-gift-from-far-away--58472834https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58472834Sat, 27 Jan 2024 12:17:45 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesForgiveness is a gift Christ won for us on a cross, thousands of miles away and two thousand years ago.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-battleground-of-forgiveness--58380470https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58380470Sat, 20 Jan 2024 12:17:52 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod's forgiveness covers our sins-but it's not a coverup!1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-could-she-ever-forgive-him--58289357https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58289357Sat, 13 Jan 2024 12:16:48 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesDr. Michael Zeigler explains why it's not a contradiction to offer forgiveness while insisting on justice.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/as-we-forgive--58217451https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58217451Sat, 06 Jan 2024 12:17:07 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesDr. Michael Zeigler discusses forgiveness--what it is and what it isn't.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exit-from-regret--58154881https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58154881Sat, 30 Dec 2023 12:16:48 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhen life becomes an endless roundabout of regret, Christ is your entrance to forgiveness and a new start.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/community-and-conversation--58103552https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58103552Sat, 23 Dec 2023 12:17:00 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThis Christmas Eve, God wants to be found in the human community gathered in the name of Jesus and in the conversation connected with Him.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-after-landing--58027880https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58027880Sat, 16 Dec 2023 12:16:49 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhat happens when a passenger suddenly has to be the pilot? Dr. Michael Zeigler talks about the power of words to save.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-t-walker--57965904https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57965904Sat, 09 Dec 2023 12:17:41 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesA wilderness can be scary, but if someone is with you who knows the way out, you're not really lost.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/before-they-call--57885560https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57885560Sat, 02 Dec 2023 12:17:48 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesSOS and Mayday are distress signals that cry out for rescue. So is "Lord, have mercy!"1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/loving-mercy--57804266https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57804266Sat, 25 Nov 2023 12:16:50 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWill those who do good things be saved? Or, will those who are saved...do good things? Dr. Dean Nadasdy says those who love Christ also love showing mercy to others.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/until-that-day--57698819https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57698819Sat, 18 Nov 2023 12:16:29 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesNo one knows when Christ will return. Until that day, we live in certain uncertainty.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/again-and-again-and-again--57598453https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57598453Sat, 11 Nov 2023 12:17:16 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesHearing many stories only once is not as good as hearing the same story many times. Hear again God's story of love, grace, and forgiveness.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/times-of-mourning-times-of-blessing--57511638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57511638Sat, 04 Nov 2023 11:16:59 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWe will all go through times of mourning, but we don't all necessarily face it the same way.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-are-people-good-for--57422141https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57422141Sat, 28 Oct 2023 11:17:57 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesOur family and friends are with us in life but they can't shield us from life and all its uncertainty. Where will you find security?1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matching-pace--57333204https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57333204Sat, 21 Oct 2023 11:17:00 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesHear about the Savior Who walks beside us, at our pace, and teaches us to walk with others.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/help-the-world-rejoice--57233266https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57233266Sat, 14 Oct 2023 11:17:09 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesA musical about a choir of nuns led by a lounge singer provides the setting for Dr. Michael Zeigler's message, based on Psalm 80.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whatever-and-wherever-thank-you-lord--57142548https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57142548Sat, 07 Oct 2023 11:17:03 +0000Lutheran Hour Ministries"The Lord is my Shepherd..." That's how the 23rd Psalm begins. It goes on to describe the ways in which our Good Shepherd leads, comforts, and protects the sheep of His flock. Every line gives us a reason to be thankful.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-through-the-maze--57003017https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57003017Sat, 30 Sep 2023 11:17:09 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhen life becomes a bewildering maze, Jesus is our way through and our way out.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/high-ground--56908694https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56908694Sat, 23 Sep 2023 11:17:03 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhen the waters rise and enemies attack, the high ground is the place of safety and security. But who will take us there?1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pure-michigan-and-the-problem-of-praise--56819996https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56819996Sat, 16 Sep 2023 11:17:01 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesPeople praise that which they find laudable, valuable, beautiful. But when does praise become a problem?1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/not-just-a-formality--56745165https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56745165Sat, 09 Sep 2023 11:18:45 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesAfter trust has been broken, forgiveness is more than a mere formality.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/entryway--56667785https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56667785Sat, 02 Sep 2023 11:18:28 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe Psalms are God's words, given to us as an entryway into His presence.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/raising-the-praise--56598234https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56598234Sat, 26 Aug 2023 11:18:33 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesEvery day and everywhere they go, the followers of Jesus bring the "echo" of Easter with them.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-latest-polls--56519953https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56519953Sat, 19 Aug 2023 11:18:15 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhat people think about something--that's a poll. What that something actually is--that's the truth.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-well-does-jesus-know-me--56448691https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56448691Sat, 12 Aug 2023 11:18:28 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe God who knows everything about you is also the God of grace who forgives on account of Christ.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-is-jesus--56377467https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56377467Sat, 05 Aug 2023 11:18:37 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus never needed to take a poll to figure out who He was or what He should do.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-it-seems-slow-wait-for-it--56284524https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56284524Sat, 29 Jul 2023 11:18:58 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesSome ideas spread slowly. That doesn't make them bad ideas. Dr. Michael Zeigler talks about God's slow solution to setting a broken world right.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pulling-for-others--56184191https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56184191Sat, 22 Jul 2023 11:19:44 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesHow did two young men start out with similar circumstances but end up in such different places? Was it the choices they made or the pull that others had on their lives?1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-mindsets--56110803https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56110803Sat, 15 Jul 2023 11:18:35 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe Law of God is a test that judges all who take it. The Gospel is the Good News that Jesus passed the test, in our place.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lean-into-the-villain-s-story--56034658https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56034658Sat, 08 Jul 2023 11:18:56 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus changes the way we see ourselves and others, even our villains. He died and rose for them, too.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/give-me-life--55694352https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55694352Sat, 01 Jul 2023 11:19:00 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesFinders, weepers; losers, keepers: Pastor Keith Haberstock talks about finding life by losing it, for the sake of Christ.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tears-fires-and-a-song--54850063https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54850063Sat, 24 Jun 2023 11:18:25 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesDespite their tears, prophetic Christians are on fire with the Word of God and always have a song to sing. We embody both the deep sadness and the unrelenting commitment of the God we serve, and we never lack a reason for praise.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-around-the-corner--54475805https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54475805Sat, 17 Jun 2023 11:19:31 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesAn unexpected encounter reveals God's love being poured out, just around the corner.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/strength-out-of-weakness--54203980https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54203980Sat, 10 Jun 2023 11:19:06 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe human 'heroes' of the Bible are normal people, deeply flawed and dearly loved by the God Who made them.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-all-good-even-when-it-s-not--54084279https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54084279Sat, 03 Jun 2023 11:18:30 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe key to growing closer to others is by growing closer to God.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-timely-invitation--54015537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54015537Sat, 27 May 2023 11:18:38 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus provides unlimited living water that refreshes us and is meant to be shared.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/responses-to-suffering--53942023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53942023Sat, 20 May 2023 11:19:33 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhy does God allow suffering? The answer cannot be that God is indifferent or detached from our pain.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reason-to-hope--53844617https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53844617Sat, 13 May 2023 11:19:17 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesA brand-new violin needs to mature through time and use. The same goes for followers of Christ.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sojourn--53758918https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53758918Sat, 06 May 2023 11:18:43 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesProsperity preachers promise health, wealth, and happines--but that's not what Christians should expect.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bridge-builders--53686337https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53686337Sat, 29 Apr 2023 11:18:34 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesDr. Michael Zeigler talks about the "air bridge" that saved a city and the cross-shaped bridge God built to break a spiritual blockade.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-who-will-be-king--53614008https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53614008Sat, 22 Apr 2023 11:19:03 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesAnticipation, preparation, and action are the traits that make great leaders--and great followers of Christ, the King of kings.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/encore-easter-message-remembering-pr-klaus--53544196https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53544196Sat, 15 Apr 2023 11:18:27 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesEaster may be past--but it isn't over! Learn how we can bring the hope and glad good news of Christ's resurrection into the lives of those we meet.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-is-risen-indeed--53477236https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53477236Sat, 08 Apr 2023 11:18:27 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesChrist's resurrection affects everyone—even those who don't believe it happened.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lutheran-hour-holy-week-special-good-friday--53429624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53429624Mon, 03 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000Lutheran Hour Ministries1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lutheran-hour-holy-week-special-holy-thursday--53429600https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53429600Mon, 03 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000Lutheran Hour Ministries1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hell-no-one-has-to-go-there--53411333https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53411333Sat, 01 Apr 2023 11:18:14 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesHell is a serious word, meant to be taken seriously. However, hell doesn't have to be one's inevitable destination.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-god-missing-in-action--53333048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53333048Sat, 25 Mar 2023 11:18:33 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesIs God "missing in action?" Not if we see things from God's eternal perspective.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bad-karma-vs-good-creator--53246766https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53246766Sat, 18 Mar 2023 11:18:50 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhen bad things happen, is it "bad karma" or an opportunity for our Good Creator to be doing a greater work?1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thirsting-for-life--53167418https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53167418Sat, 11 Mar 2023 12:18:25 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus gives living water to those who are spiritually dehydrated.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-arresting-encounter--53094095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53094095Sat, 04 Mar 2023 12:19:45 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesA devoutly religious person has an arresting encounter with Jesus and learns what it means to be "born again."1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-begins-with-who-i-am--52847964https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52847964Sat, 25 Feb 2023 12:19:09 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe desert is a place of testing. The desert places of our lives are like that, too.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/table-manners--52774938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52774938Sat, 18 Feb 2023 12:19:32 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesFrequent family dinners are important, but none more so than the gracious meal to which God invites His family, the Church.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shine-like-stars--52702446https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52702446Sat, 11 Feb 2023 12:19:29 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesA social media star with a million followers can't possibly know all one million of them. However, there is one really famous Person with billions of followers Who knows--and loves--each one.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-time-to-shine--52635671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52635671Sat, 04 Feb 2023 12:18:35 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesLight is necessary for life; God's light, even more so.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hopelessly-hopeful--52568824https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52568824Sat, 28 Jan 2023 12:18:17 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesHaving hope for humanity is not the same thing as hoping in humanity.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whatever-you-do--52502506https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52502506Sat, 21 Jan 2023 12:18:35 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe mundane just isn't mundane when seen through heaven's eyes.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gifts-to-share--52440628https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52440628Sat, 14 Jan 2023 12:18:11 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesA body of water becomes stagnant when there is no outflow. The same could be said of us.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gifted--52377704https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52377704Sat, 07 Jan 2023 12:18:15 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhat if we learned to see this world and everyone in it as gifts from God?1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/out-of-egypt--52321767https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52321767Sat, 31 Dec 2022 12:18:37 +0000Lutheran Hour Ministries"Out of Egypt I called my son." With these words the Gospel of Matthew reveals the rich and interconnected history of the young nation, Israel, and the young Savior, Jesus. On their journeys to discover the true Israel and what He means to your life today1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-shoot-from-the-stump--52273384https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52273384Sat, 24 Dec 2022 12:18:54 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesA shoot springs forth from the stump of Jesse. Is it a sign of hope--or a threat?1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gestures-of-hope--52212037https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52212037Sat, 17 Dec 2022 12:18:26 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesDr. Michael Zeigler shows how even the smallest acts of kindness can go a long way, by God's grace.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beauty-we-can-t-see--52146749https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52146749Sat, 10 Dec 2022 12:18:12 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWe often feel our need for God's presence only when we see what it looks like when He's absent.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-long--52133446https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52133446Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:01 +0000Lutheran Hour Ministries"How Long..." is a special presentation of the The Lutheran Hour featuring the music of Erin Bode and an original story revealing an ancient set of poems inspired by the book of Isaiah called the "O Antiphons". Through a series of creative messages...3511falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paradise-restored--52086187https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52086187Sat, 03 Dec 2022 12:18:41 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesIf God is love, what are we to make of His wrath?1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/freshly-fallen-snow--52017143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52017143Sat, 26 Nov 2022 12:18:20 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesDr. Michael Zeigler talks about fresh snow, fresh starts, and three kinds of beauty.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-it-all-comes-together--51950693https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51950693Sat, 19 Nov 2022 12:18:39 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWe see division and discord all around us, but there is one place where it all comes together—the fullness of God in the person of Jesus Christ.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/still-holding-on--51871409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51871409Sat, 12 Nov 2022 12:19:50 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod's judgment clears the way for God's new creation, in Christ.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barefoot-saints--51794914https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51794914Sat, 05 Nov 2022 11:19:01 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesMoses heard God speak to him from a burning bush. Where do we hear Him?1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/give-your-brother-a-call--51724196https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51724196Sat, 29 Oct 2022 11:19:01 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod cares that we relate to Him with childlike faith and relate to others with Christlike love.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-gets-me--51652741https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51652741Sat, 22 Oct 2022 11:18:48 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesIt might sound strange to regard God as a friend, and the more fear, awe, and respect you have for God, the stranger it gets.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/look-at-me--51582718https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51582718Sat, 15 Oct 2022 11:18:52 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod hears our cry for justice, not as an indifferent judge, but as our merciful heavenly Father.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thankfulness-eh--51507218https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51507218Sat, 08 Oct 2022 11:19:04 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesIt's only right to be thankful for what we have and what we are. The question is, to whom are we thankful?1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-ve-got-it-in-you--51436426https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51436426Sat, 01 Oct 2022 11:19:30 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesFaith in Christ is something that's in you, but you didn't put it there.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/take-this-personally--51368057https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51368057Sat, 24 Sep 2022 11:19:18 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus wants us to take His Word seriously, not as a personal attack but as a word of warning—and promise.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fresh-start--51288913https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51288913Sat, 17 Sep 2022 11:19:20 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhat does the canning of a corrupt and incompetent accountant teach us about the undeserved mercy of God? Hear Jesus' Parable of the Shrewd Manager, this week on The Lutheran Hour.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lost-and-found--51209846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51209846Sat, 10 Sep 2022 11:20:05 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhen Jesus told stories about lost sheep and lost coins, He was really talking about lost people.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/count-the-cost--51128979https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51128979Sat, 03 Sep 2022 11:18:37 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus offers a gracious buyout, even as He speaks of counting the cost of following Him.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-vision-we-need--51047767https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51047767Sat, 27 Aug 2022 11:19:12 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod grants us the vision to see what lies ahead, with hope, through faith in Christ.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/facing-the-worst--50970914https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50970914Sat, 20 Aug 2022 11:19:26 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesAre you prepared to face the worst, as one day we all must? Live without fear through faith in Christ.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everything-is-so-expensive--50904964https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50904964Sat, 13 Aug 2022 11:19:21 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesEverything is so expensive-but do we really need everything?1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/these-are-not-our-kind-of-people--50834153https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50834153Sat, 06 Aug 2022 11:18:49 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesPrejudice says, "These are not our kind of people." Charity says, "These are all people for whom Christ died."1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebel--50757058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50757058Sat, 30 Jul 2022 11:18:34 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesDr. Michael Zeigler contrasts life's ephemeral nature with Christ's eternal hope.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-broth-of-life--50688116https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50688116Sat, 23 Jul 2022 11:18:36 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesMortal life is a sieve, not a stock pot.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-hours-in-the-ocean--50592697https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50592697Sat, 16 Jul 2022 11:18:46 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesVoltaire said, "Life is a shipwreck." The Bible gives us a rescue beacon.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/power-to-enjoy--50518185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50518185Sat, 09 Jul 2022 11:18:58 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus is not a free pass to heaven; Jesus is the Reason why we want to be in heaven, the Source of joy in every place.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/play-the-sunset--50443082https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50443082Sat, 02 Jul 2022 11:18:45 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWe can't negotiate our value with God; however, God regards us as infinitely valuable.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nurse-logs--50331767https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50331767Sat, 25 Jun 2022 11:19:45 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesAn unusual art project inspires Dr. Michael Zeigler's thoughts about life as God intended it.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-on-your-playlist--50248041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50248041Sat, 18 Jun 2022 11:19:14 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe Book of Ecclesiastes offers perspective on life's alternating seasons of joy and sadness, gain and loss, war and peace.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-comes-with-a-community--50164448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50164448Sat, 11 Jun 2022 11:19:23 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesDr. Michael Zeigler says, "God wasn't and isn't a hermit. From eternity, God is the God of community and conversation."1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-place-in-the-choir--50058844https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50058844Sat, 04 Jun 2022 11:18:55 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod's world is like a big, beautiful choir in which everyone has a place and a part to sing.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/imagine-that--49976777https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49976777Sat, 28 May 2022 11:19:20 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesDr. Dean Nadasdy reflects on five images from the Book of Revelation and shows how God's Word plus faith and imagination equals hope.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-the-bible-is-for--49886650https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49886650Sat, 21 May 2022 11:19:19 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesDr. Michael Zeigler outlines five principles to help us better hear what Scripture is saying.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-the-bible-is-about--49795688https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49795688Sat, 14 May 2022 11:19:11 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesTo make sense of a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle, one needs to know "the big picture." The Bible is like that, too.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-the-bible-is-like--49700204https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49700204Sat, 07 May 2022 11:19:46 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe Bible is like an encyclopedia, a love letter, a self-help book, and a Good News article--but these comparisons all fall short.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-c-s-of-christian-witness--49604482https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49604482Sat, 30 Apr 2022 11:19:09 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesCompetence, Conversation, and Caring-the three C's of Christian witness.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/misplaced-doubt--49526202https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49526202Sat, 23 Apr 2022 11:19:15 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesYou can doubt every doubt you've ever had about God's love for you in Christ Jesus.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-i-get-a-witness--49452421https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49452421Sat, 16 Apr 2022 11:19:00 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesHow did Christianity become the dominant faith of Western civilization? It's partly arithmetic, but mostly, it isn't.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/drawn-through-the-cross--49376218https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49376218Sat, 09 Apr 2022 11:19:08 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesDr. Michael Zeigler talks about people drawing the cross and how the cross is drawing people.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-is-the-feast--49293214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49293214Sat, 02 Apr 2022 11:19:40 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesA costly and extravagant meal prepared by a master chef symbolizes the meal Christ serves to His people, the Church.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-shall-we-do--49208085https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49208085Sat, 26 Mar 2022 11:19:38 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhy Easter is a story of redemption and not revenge.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everything-i-have-is-yours--49115785https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49115785Sat, 19 Mar 2022 11:18:53 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesBeing very bad can get one lost, but so can being very good.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-room-for-demons--49038246https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49038246Sat, 12 Mar 2022 12:19:31 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhy did God allow evil? The Bible doesn't answer that question. The question it does answer is, "In spite of evil, what will God do?"1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-thing-needful--48960175https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48960175Sat, 05 Mar 2022 12:19:30 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe Bible is not a Magic 8-ball; it's a portal into a new world.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/greatness--48879258https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48879258Sat, 26 Feb 2022 12:19:51 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesDr. Michael Zeigler recounts the life of Eric Liddell, the Olympic champion who ran with perseverance a much different race as a Christian missionary in China.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/like-riding-a-bike--48795214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48795214Sat, 19 Feb 2022 12:19:12 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesLaw and Gospel are the two reins of Jesus' teaching that express His care for who we are now and His conviction about the people we will become.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-unexpected--48701733https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48701733Sat, 12 Feb 2022 12:19:09 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus said those who are poor in spirit are blessed. Pastor Roland Syens says poverty is not a problem in God's economy.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-christians-can-admire-the-jewish-sabbath--48599994https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48599994Sat, 05 Feb 2022 12:19:39 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesDr. Michael Zeigler says the Jewish practice of observing the Sabbath is sort of like being in a long-distance relationship.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-the-healthy--48495113https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48495113Sat, 29 Jan 2022 12:20:04 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe story of a pastor who preached Christ's forgiveness to a congregation of criminals.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/caught--48403163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48403163Sat, 22 Jan 2022 12:19:08 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWords have power to catch the listener, the power of Jesus' words and story, even more so.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hazed-and-confused--48308501https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48308501Sat, 15 Jan 2022 12:20:02 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod is against our pride because He wants to give Himself to us.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/facing-rejection--48214073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48214073Sat, 08 Jan 2022 12:20:44 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesHow does one deal with rejection? Push through it? Rise above it? Or start over?1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gospel-power-for-personal-patience--48128448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48128448Sat, 01 Jan 2022 12:19:49 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesNo one likes to wait! Hear God's promises for impatient people.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rite-of-passage--48054767https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48054767Sat, 25 Dec 2021 12:20:17 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesLife proceeds in stages marked by rites of passage. Dr. Zeigler talks about the changes we go through, and the Savior Who goes with us.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/charlie-brown-christmas-tree--47975173https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47975173Sat, 18 Dec 2021 12:19:44 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe drama surrounding the first airing of "The Charlie Brown Christmas Special" 56 years ago, against all odds, it gave viewers the true story of Christmas and doomed aluminum Christmas trees to near extinction.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-you-re-expecting--47880535https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47880535Sat, 11 Dec 2021 12:20:39 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe season of Advent is about living in the middle of a story that is still unfolding, between what is already and what is yet to come.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/because-we-belong--47782904https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47782904Sat, 04 Dec 2021 12:20:09 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe world tells us we must be useful in order to belong, but that's not how God sees us.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-response-to-the-problem-of-evil--47679734https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47679734Sat, 27 Nov 2021 12:20:38 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhy does God let evil happen? Will that question take us down the path of doubt or lead us to trust God more deeply?1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/between-now-and-eternity-there-is-much-to-do--47571717https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47571717Sat, 20 Nov 2021 12:20:51 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesIn Christ, God forgives our past and secures our future. Dr. Hector Hoppe says, here in the present, there is much we can do.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-keeps-filling--47457180https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47457180Sat, 13 Nov 2021 12:19:56 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesIn one way or another, we are all broken, cracked vessels. Life leaks out, but Jesus keeps filling.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-father-of-solomon-by-uriah-s-wife--47346429https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47346429Sat, 06 Nov 2021 11:21:11 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe story of David and Bathsheba is a scandalous tale of adultery, treachery, and murder—but it also shows God's undeserved mercy for David and for us.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/not-how-but-who--47231906https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47231906Sat, 30 Oct 2021 11:20:21 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe story of David and Goliath is often treated as a how-to guide to overcoming obstacles, but Dr. Michael Zeigler says that misses the point.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-will-take-it--47113779https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47113779Sat, 23 Oct 2021 11:20:01 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesDr. Michael Zeigler helps us to see God's wrath within the bigger story of God's love.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dead-man-walking--47004273https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47004273Sat, 16 Oct 2021 11:24:56 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe Old Testament books of Samuel tell the story of Israel's King David and share the promise of the greater King to come.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/giving-god-our-garbage--46897305https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46897305Sat, 09 Oct 2021 11:20:02 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesEverything belongs to God and there isn't anything anyone could possibly give Him that He doesn't already have. And yet, there is one thing He desires: our garbage—our sins, our shame, our guilt—that He might put it all on Jesus.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/approval-cannot-equal-love--46788740https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46788740Sat, 02 Oct 2021 11:20:12 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod places Christians in neighborhoods, among neighbors who don't necessarily share their beliefs. How should they relate? Dr. Michael Zeigler talks about avoiding the pitfalls of isolation and approval.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seek-the-welfare-of-the-neighborhood--46680849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46680849Sat, 25 Sep 2021 11:19:33 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWe can start to make the world a better place by seeking the welfare of the neighborhoods into which God has placed us.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scrapped-gifts--46577613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46577613Sat, 18 Sep 2021 11:22:01 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod saves our scraps and regifts them with Easter possibility.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-is-my-neighbor--46473921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46473921Sat, 11 Sep 2021 11:20:32 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWe can't build a more hopeful neighborhood if we don't know who our neighbors are and we go out of our way to avoid them.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-mighty-active-faith--46374713https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46374713Sat, 04 Sep 2021 14:25:51 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesAn elephant is a living, mighty, active thing. So is the faith of Jesus.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/use-what-you-ve-been-given--46275269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46275269Sat, 28 Aug 2021 11:21:11 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWe can resist temptation by using the "power tools" God provides: His Word and the shield of faith.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ephesians-5--46182035https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46182035Sat, 21 Aug 2021 11:20:46 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe New Testament book of Ephesians instructs wives to obey their husbands—but what does it say to husbands?1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-sunny-place-for-shady-people--46091728https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46091728Sat, 14 Aug 2021 11:21:33 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe life of a notorious saint shows how the grace of God makes the Church a sunny place for shady people.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seeing-the-savior-sore--46003705https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46003705Sat, 07 Aug 2021 11:22:07 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus got upset when religious people got in the way of those He wanted to reach.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blowing-in-the-wind--45915641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45915641Sat, 31 Jul 2021 11:21:18 +0000Lutheran Hour Ministries"Archives August" begins with a classic message from Pastor Ken Klaus in which he contrasts popularly-held urban legends with the unchanging truth of God's Word.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-peace-child--45825686https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45825686Sat, 24 Jul 2021 11:20:51 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesA story about warring tribes and the peace which comes only through the giving of a son.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-problem-and-promise-of-deathbed-conversion--45735562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45735562Sat, 17 Jul 2021 11:21:18 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesIs a last-minute conversion cause for joy or an insult to lifelong believers? Dr. Michael Zeigler explores both the problem and the promise of deathbed conversions.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inheritance-as-intended--45647818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45647818Sat, 10 Jul 2021 11:20:13 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesAn inheritance that's more than places, property, and possessions—the inheritance God intended for His people.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clearly-christian-scientific--45561982https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45561982Sat, 03 Jul 2021 11:21:27 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesChristians are not against science. They just don't expect science to answer questions beyond its reach.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clearly-christian-judgmental--45456909https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45456909Sat, 26 Jun 2021 11:21:52 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesSome say Christians are too judgmental. But is the world at large any less critical? Dr. Michael Zeigler, with a clearly Christian view of judgment.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clearly-christian-spiritual--45365849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45365849Sat, 19 Jun 2021 11:20:34 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod is above all, but that doesn't mean material "stuff" is somehow beneath Him. Dr. Michael Zeigler talks about the unique nature of Christian spirituality.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clearly-christian-good--45272026https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45272026Sat, 12 Jun 2021 11:20:50 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesMany think they know what Christianity is all about, but Dr. Michael Zeigler asks, what if what they think it is, it isn't?1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/out-of-the-depths--45176603https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45176603Sat, 05 Jun 2021 11:21:14 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhen our words fail us, we find God's word of promise in the words of Psalm 130.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/before-kings--45088062https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45088062Sat, 29 May 2021 11:20:23 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe person who excels in their work will be noticed by kings. Dr. Michael Zeigler talks about the King who took note of us before we did any work.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-knows-when--44967728https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44967728Sat, 22 May 2021 11:21:28 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesDoes someone need to hear words of rebuke-or redemption? A message about harsh words, gentle answers, and the wisdom of God.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gain-a-heart-of-wisdom--44832613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44832613Sat, 15 May 2021 11:20:53 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesFear, love, and trust in the Lord is the way to Wisdom in person, and we meet God's eternal wisdom in Jesus, the Messiah.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seriously--44702075https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44702075Sat, 08 May 2021 11:20:28 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesA preacher who gets upset when people take his message seriously--that's the story of Jonah.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laughed-at--44584490https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44584490Sat, 01 May 2021 11:21:14 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesSpeaking out against the prevailing culture might prompt ridicule but it could also produce repentance.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/replace-or-repair--44473795https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44473795Sun, 25 Apr 2021 00:00:01 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesBroken doesn't mean "disposable." Dr. Michael Zeigler tells how God redeems and repurposes broken people.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-greater-than-mrs-mccallister--44370030https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44370030Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:20:27 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhere does one go to hide from God? Dr. Michael Zeigler says the book of Jonah is about God, on a mission to get through to you.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-it-means-to-be-a-family--44283099https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44283099Sat, 10 Apr 2021 11:21:20 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesLoving, caring, and sharing--it's what we do as God's family, His Church.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fear-like-onions-you-know--44179250https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44179250Sat, 03 Apr 2021 11:21:03 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhy end a good news story on a note of fear? St. Mark's Gospel wants us to see human fear as evidence that God is at work.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/got-you-covered--44075339https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44075339Sat, 27 Mar 2021 11:21:31 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhen you're in a pinch and out of options and someone says they've got you covered, it's good news.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/but-he-is-strong--43975055https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43975055Sat, 20 Mar 2021 11:22:44 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWe might not see weakness as a virtue. And yet, weakness is where God's strength is made perfect.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/widow-s-mite--43869833https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43869833Sat, 13 Mar 2021 12:21:53 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhy did Jesus commend a poor widow who gave all her money to a corrupt institution that oppressed widows? Dr. Michael Zeigler takes a deeper look.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-place-to-belong--43765704https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43765704Sat, 06 Mar 2021 12:22:18 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesA house is not a person—but, could a Person be a house, a place to belong? Dr. Michael Zeigler talks about finding that place, in Christ.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-a-kid-can-be-a-kid--43662357https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43662357Sat, 27 Feb 2021 12:21:24 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesAn impossible situation need not be a hopeless one.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-see-anything--43558026https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43558026Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:22:03 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe world wields power with blunt force, but God hides His power in suffering, weakness, and humility.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shines-and-saves--43445493https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43445493Sat, 13 Feb 2021 12:21:26 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus surpasses all expectations as we see Him revealed on the Mount of Transfiguration.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stories-around-the-table--43318779https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43318779Sat, 06 Feb 2021 12:22:28 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesDr. Michael Zeigler shares a story about people who had more in common than they thought.1712falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/under-the-impression--43198817https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43198817Sat, 30 Jan 2021 12:20:53 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus overturned and upended people's first impressions of Him.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-jesus-told-parables--43078566https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43078566Sat, 23 Jan 2021 12:21:57 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus' parables draw His followers out of the crowd and into the circle of His disciples.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lost-in-wonder-love-and-praise--42965376https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42965376Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:21:17 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe word of Jesus turns us out from ourselves and our problems to the faith, hope, and love that He brings.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-backstory-behind-a-bible-contradiction--42857212https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42857212Sat, 09 Jan 2021 12:21:53 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhen you open yourself up to hearing the backstory behind the apparent contradiction, you may encounter what the Bible is all about.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/too-much--42758511https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42758511Sat, 02 Jan 2021 12:21:16 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe Gospel according to St. Mark shows us the Savior Who is always on the move.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/welcome-to-the-family--42667363https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42667363Sat, 26 Dec 2020 12:21:21 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe book of Galatians gives us a glimpse inside the family of God. It describes the Christian family as one that stands firm in Christ's freedom, walks united in the Spirit, and bears one another's burdens in love.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/experience-god--42569806https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42569806Sat, 19 Dec 2020 12:21:39 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWe will never fully grasp the idea of God, but that doesn't keep us from experiencing God's love for us in Christ.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-prophet-s-paradox--42448836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42448836Sat, 12 Dec 2020 12:21:21 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe prophet Daniel illustrates how to face the facts while never losing faith in how the story ends.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seek-my-face--42330733https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42330733Sat, 05 Dec 2020 12:20:49 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWe sometimes hear the voice before we see the face that goes with it. Seek God's face where you hear God's Word.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/magnum-opus--42212919https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42212919Sat, 28 Nov 2020 12:21:11 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesHow is God like a band director? Learn how God enables us to play our part in His "Magnum Opus."1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/politics-in-perspective--42090477https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42090477Sat, 21 Nov 2020 12:21:20 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesPolitical turmoil is nothing new and political security is only temporary. We can't escape politics. However, Dr.Michael Zeigler offers good news of a kingdom that cannot be overthrown and will never pass away.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bigger--41973331https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41973331Sat, 14 Nov 2020 12:21:28 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesBig problems call for faith in an even bigger God. Pastor Gerard Bolling tells how the God Who is bigger than our problems works through us to bring bigger blessings to the people around us.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tied-into-the-same-lifeline--41843092https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41843092Sat, 07 Nov 2020 12:21:26 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesHumble pie is on the menu at an ill-fated feast.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/some-people-never-change--41731378https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41731378Sat, 31 Oct 2020 11:21:34 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesSome people never change. Most people do. With God, all people can.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-boasting-just-belonging--41618738https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41618738Sat, 24 Oct 2020 11:21:48 +0000Lutheran Hour Ministries"The kingdom of God is not a game. The law teaches us how to love others as God first loved us. Our performance matters, but in God's kingdom belonging comes before performance." Dr. Michael Zeigler1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-i-m-looking-for--41507633https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41507633Sat, 17 Oct 2020 11:20:37 +0000Lutheran Hour Ministries"We've all been asked to testify, to give a witness to what it is that we're looking for. We're always sending messages to the people watching us: this is what I value, this is what I'm looking for." Dr. Michael Zeigler1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unscaled-heights-of-empathy--41395357https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41395357Sat, 10 Oct 2020 11:21:33 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesA king's dream, a mysterious statue with feet of clay, an unearthly rock that grows to fill all the earth, and God's empathy for a weeping world, embodied in Christ-it's all part of Dr. Michael Zeigler's message, this week.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/victory-in-defeat--41276670https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41276670Sat, 03 Oct 2020 11:21:39 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe thing about God is, He's winning-even when it doesn't look like He's winning. Maybe, especially when it doesn't look like He's winning. Dr. Michael Zeigler begins a series of messages based on the book of Daniel that tells how God uses history as a ve1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/room-at-the-table--41140263https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41140263Sat, 26 Sep 2020 11:22:12 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesOpen doors and loud tables—places where God does His quiet work of changing lives, one dinner invitation at a time. God made room at His table for us so that we can make room at our tables for others. New Series "Households of Faith"1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-stand-at-the-door--41002006https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41002006Sat, 19 Sep 2020 11:22:37 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus is the Guest who will become the Host for all who trust in Him." New Series "Households of Faith"1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireplace-spirituality--40860711https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40860711Sat, 12 Sep 2020 11:21:35 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesOur relationship with God is not something to "set and forget" like a thermostat.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-in-the-house--40716463https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40716463Sat, 05 Sep 2020 11:21:26 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesMessy prayers, loud tables, open doors-three signs of a spiritually vibrant household.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fear-and-faith--40563058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40563058Sat, 29 Aug 2020 11:21:23 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesAre you living in fear or living by faith? We present a classic message from Pastor Ken Klaus. It's "Archives August".1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-wrong-comparison--40448287https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40448287Sat, 22 Aug 2020 11:21:15 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesHow do you compare to your next-door neighbor, your brother-in-law, or the person you were five years ago? Comparing ourselves against God's requirements can prompt us to turn in repentant faith to Jesus, the Savior beyond compare. It's "Archives August".1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seeing-is-believing--40339228https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40339228Sat, 15 Aug 2020 11:22:02 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesBelieving in Jesus Christ, we truly see things the way they are. It's "Archives August"1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/over-the-darkness-god-hovers--40211470https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40211470Sat, 08 Aug 2020 11:21:38 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesA 5-year-old boy once observed, "God has the whole world in His hands-but sometimes He drops it." Hear how Dr. Dale Meyer responded to that young philosopher in a classic message titled "Over the Darkness, God Hovers". It's "Archives August".1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christ-s-resurrection-makes-everything-new--40094170https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40094170Sat, 01 Aug 2020 11:21:44 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThere is power in doing good works for the sake of others, but that kind of civic righteousness can't compare with the perfect righteousness of God which covers us through faith in Jesus Christ. In a classic radio message, Dr. Oswald Hoffmann shares the p1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reflexive-mercy--39975019https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39975019Sat, 25 Jul 2020 11:21:44 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesHow do you react to the brokenness all around you? God gives His people the reflex to reflect His mercy in the world.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jesus-protocol--39830105https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39830105Sat, 18 Jul 2020 11:21:43 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhat kind of doctor prescribes a treatment that kills Him while saving the patient? The "Jesus Protocol" is the cure that kills and then makes alive.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/perfection-welcomes-failure--38604066https://api.spreaker.com/episode/38604066Sat, 11 Jul 2020 11:21:55 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod's perfect standards are exceeded only by His perfect patience and forgiveness.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unhelmed--35898665https://api.spreaker.com/episode/35898665Sat, 04 Jul 2020 11:21:50 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesAre you living in the reality of life as it is right now, life as it will be, or somewhere in between?1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/practice-makes-perfect--33848577https://api.spreaker.com/episode/33848577Sat, 27 Jun 2020 11:21:33 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhen we want something to be perfect, we practice it over and over until it becomes part of us. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus encourages His followers to practice being perfect, because God already sees them that way, through faith in Christ.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/powered-by-touch--32081254https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32081254Sat, 20 Jun 2020 11:21:07 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe human body can produce enough energy to power a tiny light bulb. Christ gives His followers power to light the entire world. Dr. Michael Zeigler reflects on the nature of that light and the power behind it.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-you-re-getting-into--30546981https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30546981Sat, 13 Jun 2020 11:22:14 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesMany of us know what it's like to try out for a team, for a role in a play, or first chair in the band. We might have been chosen first. We might have been chosen last. We might not have been chosen at all. So, how does God choose His team?1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-undeserved-salute--29693995https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29693995Sat, 06 Jun 2020 11:21:39 +0000Lutheran Hour Ministries"Blessing is a condition that's true even if you're not completely conscious of it or even if you don't fully appreciate it. Only God can bless in this sense. Jesus, sitting in God's spot on the mountain, speaks for God as the Son of God and He blesses."1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-doesn-t-babble--28703496https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28703496Sat, 30 May 2020 11:21:44 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus brings the Word of peace to those who have grown weary of all the babble.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-after-rescue--28124593https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28124593Sat, 23 May 2020 11:21:33 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesFirst, God saves. Then, He gives instruction. An incident from World War II helps us put God's Ten Commandments in perspective.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/words-matter--27489634https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27489634Sat, 16 May 2020 11:21:35 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWords matter. People matter. You matter to God, and He will stop at nothing to get your attention.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stand-a-little-taller--26955011https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26955011Sat, 09 May 2020 11:22:01 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhen someone special pays you a visit, you stand a little taller in their presence. Dr. Michael Zeigler talks about dignity, humility, and life in the presence of God.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rescue-test-rest--26560604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26560604Sat, 02 May 2020 11:22:03 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod doesn't have to figure out something about you that He doesn't already know. He doesn't have to figure out if He loves you or if He's committed to you or if you're worth it. God's not testing you to figure something out about you He didn't already kno1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-pursuit--26068499https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26068499Sat, 25 Apr 2020 11:20:33 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesBeing pursued is a terrifying place to be. And, unfortunately, we all live there. But the good news is that we're not the only ones being pursued. You and I have a Lord Who pursues the pursuer. We have a Savior Who will not let the enemy of His people hav1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-haven-t-lost-me--25685247https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25685247Sat, 18 Apr 2020 11:22:09 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesChristians are not immune from relapses into sin and doubt. A Christian is at the same time both saint and sinner. Dr. Michael Zeigler tells how God loves us through the relapses, in a message titled "You Haven't Lost Me."1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whatever-gets-your-attention-gets-you--25285350https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25285350Sat, 11 Apr 2020 11:21:30 +0000Lutheran Hour Ministries"To believe is more than just acknowledging that Jesus is risen from the dead; it includes that, but there's more. It's about where you lay your fears, where you rest your concerns. It has to do with what gets your attention-with what gets you."1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-s-still-time--24808908https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24808908Sat, 04 Apr 2020 11:21:48 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesPeople can be unreceptive to God's love because they are very bad-or because they think they are very good.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/labors-of-love--24501210https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24501210Sat, 28 Mar 2020 11:22:47 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe plagues described in Exodus show us the wrath of God and the lengths to which God will go to save His people.3547falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-bloom-later--24129487https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24129487Sat, 21 Mar 2020 11:22:30 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesA weed is a stubborn thing, pushing its way up through a crack in the sidewalk. The human heart is a stubborn thing, insisting on going its own way. Dr. Michael Zeigler says God is stubborn, too.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gracious-confiscation--23862732https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23862732Sat, 14 Mar 2020 11:22:07 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesConfiscation is a bad word. No one likes having their "stuff" confiscated. But what if it's God Who does the confiscating? Dr. Michael Zeigler says God may take away some blessings He once gave in order to give back even more.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/upon-further-review--23605540https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23605540Sat, 07 Mar 2020 12:22:38 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod's forgiving love for us in Christ cancels the continuous playback of our regrets.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singled-out-but-not-alone--23321094https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23321094Sat, 29 Feb 2020 12:22:48 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesSomething needs to be done and it falls to you to do it. You might feel alone-but you're not alone.1692falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/know-how--23066371https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23066371Sat, 22 Feb 2020 12:22:52 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus knows our failures and our fears; He knows how to lift us up and bring us through.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/happy-families-are-all-alike--22803470https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22803470Sat, 15 Feb 2020 12:23:02 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod is at work to bring about His good purpose, even in unhappy families.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/break-through-the-no-go-zone--22549386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22549386Sat, 08 Feb 2020 12:22:21 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesSometimes, the difference between then and now, between what used to be and what is, comes in a single moment, a defining act. We call that a breakthrough.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gold-without-glitter--22301675https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22301675Sat, 01 Feb 2020 12:23:01 +0000Lutheran Hour Ministries1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/call-it-a-comeback--22053479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22053479Sat, 25 Jan 2020 12:23:31 +0000Lutheran Hour Ministries"In Christ, God is writing a comeback story for you. But we don't call it a comeback if it's the same old you that's been here for years. You call it a comeback because life in Jesus means the death of the old you, and through faith in Jesus the real you1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unforgettable--21814494https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21814494Sat, 18 Jan 2020 12:24:27 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWe might forget names and faces, dates and places, but God remembers those who are His through faith in Christ. To God, they are unforgettable. Dr. Dean Nadasdy says, as we remember Jesus in faith, even more so does God remember us.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/people-are-treasure--21574862https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21574862Sat, 11 Jan 2020 12:24:06 +0000Lutheran Hour Ministries"Words create a picture of life, life as it really is, life as it could be. And so, if you want God to be your Treasure, you need a vision of life with God. I want a vision of life with God because I want God to be my Treasure, even as I know that, in Jes1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mercy-in-this-dojo--21342104https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21342104Sat, 04 Jan 2020 12:24:15 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesIn the martial art called judo, the defender uses the force of the aggressor to defeat the aggressor. Dr. Michael Zeigler says that's what God did at the cross of Jesus. He performed "spiritual judo."1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vdma--21137545https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21137545Sat, 28 Dec 2019 12:23:36 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesFrom the days of the prophet Jeremiah to our own, some things haven't changed all that much. There's still corruption, violence, injustice, tragedy, and suffering. That's the bad news. However, "the Word of the Lord endures forever." So does God's love fo1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/here-to-stay--20947468https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20947468Sat, 21 Dec 2019 12:24:06 +0000Lutheran Hour Ministries1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-is-enough--20740588https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20740588Sat, 14 Dec 2019 12:24:34 +0000Lutheran Hour Ministries1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-s-yes--20551646https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20551646Sat, 07 Dec 2019 12:24:13 +0000Lutheran Hour Ministries1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/enough-with-the-self-talk--20382538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20382538Sat, 30 Nov 2019 12:24:21 +0000Lutheran Hour Ministries1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/loved-and-sent-god-is-love--20214050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20214050Sat, 23 Nov 2019 12:25:44 +0000Lutheran Hour Ministries1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dawn-wall--20064002https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20064002Sat, 16 Nov 2019 12:25:03 +0000Lutheran Hour Ministries1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/for-such-a-downer--19942670https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19942670Sat, 09 Nov 2019 12:23:10 +0000Lutheran Hour Ministries1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stranger-danger--19818819https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19818819Sat, 02 Nov 2019 11:24:48 +0000Lutheran Hour Ministries1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/walk-with-me--19701364https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19701364Sat, 26 Oct 2019 11:25:08 +0000Lutheran Hour Ministries1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lamp-of-the-body--19583470https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19583470Sat, 19 Oct 2019 11:24:27 +0000Lutheran Hour Ministries1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/faith-unafraid--19472564https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19472564Sat, 12 Oct 2019 11:24:38 +0000Lutheran Hour Ministries1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/homeward--19365306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19365306Sat, 05 Oct 2019 11:23:49 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe spiritually homeless people of the modern world have written God out of their story, but God remains the one Way home.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-we-needed--19268761https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19268761Sat, 28 Sep 2019 11:24:53 +0000Lutheran Hour Ministries1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/intervention--19179203https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19179203Sat, 21 Sep 2019 11:24:51 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGenesis Series - The account of Cain and Abel is more than a story of murder.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dream-is-alive--19099265https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19099265Sat, 14 Sep 2019 11:25:21 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGenesis Series - The fall of man... and still, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob wants to relate to you and to me with grace and truth.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/play-your-part--19050852https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19050852Sun, 08 Sep 2019 00:00:01 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThis week on The Lutheran Hour: Dr. Michael Zeigler says we each have a part to play on God's stage-with a script, without a tryout, with freedom and responsibility. How will you play your part? Dr. Zeigler and his guest, Dr. Charles Arand, discuss our pl1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/begin-again--18965062https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18965062Sat, 31 Aug 2019 11:24:49 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe book of Genesis tells us that God made all things. But it won't answer every question about when, how, and why God did it. That's because Genesis is mostly about getting to know God. Dr. Michael Zeigler begins a new series of messages based on the fir1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-he-know-you--18904908https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18904908Sat, 24 Aug 2019 11:25:03 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesAugust Archives - People often do what they do because they think the rules don't apply to them.2004falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-open-mind-for-the-future--18842227https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18842227Sat, 17 Aug 2019 11:25:14 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesAugust Archives - Closing our minds to spiritual fads and embracing the words of Jesus opens up a great future for al who believe.1925falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-pray--18783638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18783638Sat, 10 Aug 2019 11:24:24 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesAugust Archives - Prayer flows from faith in Christ and the Holy Spirit helps us when we don't know how to pray. A classic message from former Speaker, Dr. Oswald Hoffmann.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/live-life-traveling-well--18714086https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18714086Sat, 03 Aug 2019 11:25:01 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesAugust Archives - God's Word guides us along life's journey, where Christ is the Way and heaven our destination. We revisit a classic message from former Speaker, Dr. Gregory Seltz.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-have-no-right-to-be-angry--18654685https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18654685Sat, 27 Jul 2019 11:25:14 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesAnger belongs to God, it is not yours. When we feel angry we should be prompted to pray.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/relationship-relationship-relationship--18621742https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18621742Sun, 21 Jul 2019 00:00:01 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesCommuning with God--Lord's Supper. To a home buyer, it's "location, location, location." To God, it's "relationship, relationship, relationship."1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/turning-point--18541081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18541081Sat, 13 Jul 2019 11:25:06 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesBelonging to God--Baptism. "Baptism is a portal that puts the baptized person on the cross with Jesus. You get transported through time and space into the world's most important turning point. But how can plain water do that?"1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-time-to-talk--18475290https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18475290Sat, 06 Jul 2019 11:24:50 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesTalking to God -Lord's Prayer. Learn how prayer becomes a conversation with the God Who is genuinely and eternally interested in us.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-in-a-name--18417116https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18417116Sat, 29 Jun 2019 11:27:29 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod's identity - Creed1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-god-loves-and-hates--18345435https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18345435Sat, 22 Jun 2019 11:26:56 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod's Values - 10 Commandments1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-to-know-jesus-the-big-picture--18280058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18280058Sat, 15 Jun 2019 11:27:49 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThere's a big difference between knowing about someone and really knowing them. Pastor Paul Schult introduces us to a different way of getting to know Jesus.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-spirit-makes-my-people--18212403https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18212403Sat, 08 Jun 2019 11:28:46 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod sends His Spirit upon both the selfish and group-ish to make His people.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/advocate--18143333https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18143333Sat, 01 Jun 2019 11:27:01 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe followers of Jesus do not wander through the wasteland of this world alone. We have a Guide!1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sculptor-spirit--18072517https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18072517Sat, 25 May 2019 11:27:45 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe Holy Spirit is the Sculptor. Our lives are His medium. The image of Jesus is His goal.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/up-close-and-personal--18008463https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18008463Sat, 18 May 2019 11:28:29 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesYou can't get to know a person from a distance. The same is true for knowing God.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/home--17898560https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17898560Sat, 11 May 2019 11:28:39 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWith Jesus, we have a home. That's the good news for today.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-good-fisherman--17863317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17863317Sun, 05 May 2019 00:00:01 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus is not only the Good Shepherd; He's the Good Fisherman, who draws the fish and fills the nets.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/world-turned-upside-down--17863318https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17863318Sun, 28 Apr 2019 00:00:01 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesDoubt is a normal part of our present human experience. Only the presence of the risen Jesus will overcome it.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/world-turned-upside-down--17761258https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17761258Sat, 27 Apr 2019 11:29:56 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesDoubt is a normal part of our present human experience. Only the presence of the risen Jesus will overcome it.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cross-in-the-garden--17863339https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17863339Sun, 21 Apr 2019 00:00:01 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod is the true Gardener. He brought the soil of His garden into His being to make a new creation.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cross-in-the-garden--17697558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17697558Sat, 20 Apr 2019 11:32:05 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod is the true Gardener. He brought the soil of His garden into His being to make a new creation.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-loved-them-to-the-end--17863320https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17863320Sun, 14 Apr 2019 00:00:01 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWe are people of diverse backgrounds drawn together by Jesus. We want to share His life with you.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-loved-them-to-the-end--17631460https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17631460Sat, 13 Apr 2019 11:29:46 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWe are people of diverse backgrounds drawn together by Jesus. We want to share His life with you.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-darkness-has-not-overcome-it--17553050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17553050Sat, 06 Apr 2019 11:29:14 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod works through the darkness to overcome the darkness. Even in history's darkest moment, the light is still shining.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-worth-living--17481716https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17481716Sat, 30 Mar 2019 11:26:22 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus calls us to hate life in this world, not because he wants hateful people. Rather, he wants us to more deeply love true life.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/death-doesn-t-end-the-story--17413880https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17413880Sat, 23 Mar 2019 11:25:47 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesSome accept death as the end; others, as a new beginning. Jesus turned death into a sign that points us to the Author of life.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ba-a-ah--17343184https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17343184Sat, 16 Mar 2019 11:26:16 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesStrikingly, Jesus refers to his people both as "sheep" and as "gods" (Psalm 82). How does that work?1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/through-another-s-eyes--17272166https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17272166Sat, 09 Mar 2019 12:26:15 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesArt helps us to better see the world. John's Gospel, which is both history and art, puts the world in proper focus1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-god-everybody-s-father--17201883https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17201883Sat, 02 Mar 2019 12:25:46 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesA Christian can say, "I am not Jesus, but we have the same Father"1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/not-by-bread-alone--17125071https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17125071Sat, 23 Feb 2019 12:26:05 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThere is a spiritual hunger beyond food that is expressed in food. Jesus provides for both.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/enter-his-labor--17060636https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17060636Sat, 16 Feb 2019 12:26:00 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhat would you do if your Word was all-powerful? Jesus started a conversation with an outsider.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-heaven-meets-earth--16994857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16994857Sat, 09 Feb 2019 12:28:29 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesHitting that snooze button may be doing more harm than good. It's time to stop spiritual snoozing and wake up.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/slow-solution--16929736https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16929736Sat, 02 Feb 2019 12:26:06 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod's gift of eternal life through faith in Christ is not a quick fix. It's a slow solution to the hidden problem that separates us from God and each from other.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/surrender-to-start-new--16847319https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16847319Sat, 26 Jan 2019 12:25:56 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesStarting a new life involves surrender--a break with the past. In that surrender, the past can be restored.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-delight-is-in-her--16754991https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16754991Sat, 19 Jan 2019 12:26:22 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesAs a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, God rejoices over you. This week we explore our new name and identity as the bride of Christ.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reason-to-believe--16693795https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16693795Sat, 12 Jan 2019 12:26:25 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesDo you have a reason to believe that everyone should believe what you believe? John did. Come and see.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-word-turned-toward--16635649https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16635649Sat, 05 Jan 2019 12:26:34 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesPeople use their words to build bonds of trust with people they love. In Jesus, God does the same-He turns His Word toward us.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-long-good-bye--16587870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16587870Sat, 29 Dec 2018 12:26:37 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesAs the year come to a close, we likely have regrets and guilt. We can beat ourselves up over work left undone, but Jesus Christ has assured us that He is your hope. His grace is more than sufficient to take us into another year and give us peace.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-king-s-strength--16546611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16546611Sat, 22 Dec 2018 12:26:29 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesA true king's strength is seen, not in vaults and arsenals, but in the loyalty of his people. We celebrate the birth of the King who won the victory, not by taxing his subjects and killing his enemies, but by serving, loving and dying for them.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-anxious-times-rejoice--16482551https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16482551Sat, 15 Dec 2018 12:26:32 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesRejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. With anxiety on the rise, the Apostle Paul's call to "rejoice always" seems all but unobtainable. While there are many helpful ways to cope with society's increasing anxiety,1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/redeemer-with-a-capital-r--16417308https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16417308Sat, 08 Dec 2018 12:26:19 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhen people use the word "redeem" outside of religious context, they tend to use it in a commercial sense-redeeming points from purchases or casino tokens for cash. In the Bible, the word "redeem" is used in a family setting. In the story of Ruth, Boaz is1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reality-therapy--16358153https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16358153Sat, 01 Dec 2018 12:26:03 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe book of Ruth deals with unimportant people and unimportant matters, but deals with them in such a way as to show that God is active in ordinary lives-like yours and mine. Ruth's story became an important part of the story of Jesus. Listening to God's1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/birth-pains--16299182https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16299182Sat, 24 Nov 2018 12:27:12 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesA message by Michael Ziegler for The Lutheran Hour Based on Mark 13:1-371711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/once-and-for-all--16245070https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16245070Sat, 17 Nov 2018 12:26:33 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesRev. Dr. Tony Cook shares God's message of forgiveness--"In Jesus, our Great High Priest, we have found the perfect and permanent solution to our separation and sin."1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-heaven--16185139https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16185139Sat, 10 Nov 2018 12:27:53 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesA message by Michael Zeigler for The Lutheran Hour based on John 17:1-51711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-problem-of-heaven--16125603https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16125603Sat, 03 Nov 2018 11:27:08 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhat if we get to heaven--and we don't like it?1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stranger-than-fiction--16069425https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16069425Sat, 27 Oct 2018 11:26:28 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGod is the Author Who becomes part of the story--our story. The Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler presents his first message as Lutheran Hour Speaker1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-preach-christ-crucified--16009137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16009137Sat, 20 Oct 2018 11:27:20 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesIn a classic message from 1955, Dr. Oswald Hoffmann talks about all the things that change-and the God Who doesn't.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-will-not-fear--15952306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15952306Sat, 13 Oct 2018 11:26:47 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesDr. Oswald Hoffmann says, "Fear is a fact of life ... but faith in God harnesses fear and points it in the right direction."1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-created--15894727https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15894727Sat, 06 Oct 2018 11:26:48 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesGuest speaker, Rev. Perry Hart warns against our culture's devaluation of life and calls us to see ourselves and others as precious people, created by God, redeemed by Christ.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cut-off-for-us--15837999https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15837999Sat, 29 Sep 2018 11:26:45 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesSin is serious because it cuts us off from God. Guest speaker Dr. Lawrence Rast says Jesus was cut off from God, in our place.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/come-lord-jesus--15780387https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15780387Sat, 22 Sep 2018 11:26:44 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesIn a classic message from 1998, Dr. Dale Meyer explains how a common table prayer reminds us of our dependence upon God and His gifts.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-god--15723669https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15723669Sat, 15 Sep 2018 11:26:39 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe undeniable hiddenness of God becomes the openness of God when you see His Son, Jesus Christ.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-changeless-christ-for-a-changing-world--15669892https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15669892Sat, 08 Sep 2018 11:27:04 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesIn a classic message first heard in 1937, Dr. Walter A. Maier tells how Christ comes to us in our world of change and decay with a message of unchanging hope.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eager-to-preach-the-good-news--15618905https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15618905Sat, 01 Sep 2018 11:27:01 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesIn a classic message from 1968, Dr. Oswald Hoffmann says, "The Good News (of Christ) is really good; good enough to believe, good enough to trust."1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-best--15566380https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15566380Sat, 25 Aug 2018 11:26:42 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesFar too many people assume there are differences in commercial products, political candidates and school systems, but these same people believe all religions are the same. Today we join with the Apostle Paul in praying people may discern what is best when1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-your-light-we-see-light--15518822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15518822Sat, 18 Aug 2018 11:26:31 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesMeditation is time to think, and Christian meditation thinks about God in the light of Jesus Christ. It is "a lamp to our feet and a light to our path."1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pigeonholed--15469596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15469596Sat, 11 Aug 2018 11:26:35 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJust when you think you are getting to know Jesus, He says something which can confuse. Today the world remains confused about God's Son, our Savior. That's because Jesus refuses to be pigeonholed by the world's desires or expectations. He's G1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/and-the-pursuit-of-happiness--15418941https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15418941Sat, 04 Aug 2018 11:27:12 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhen the main goal in life is your happiness, you've turned in on yourself and away from others, especially God. Turn from yourself to Jesus and you'll know a peace that surpasses all understanding, and that is the basis for true lasting happi1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-a-cruise-ship--15347095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15347095Sat, 28 Jul 2018 11:27:16 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe church is not some cruise ship sailing aimlessly about in this life and merely entertaining those on board; but, rather, it is the ark, the only boat whereby, as we traverse this stormy sea of life, we are being brought safely to the other side, to et1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-feed-them--15300636https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15300636Sat, 21 Jul 2018 11:26:31 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesEvery job looks like it's easy if you don't have to do it. That was certainly the case when Jesus told His disciples to feed the crowd. With no McDonald's in the area, they came back and asked Jesus to do what they couldn't. We would be wise if we did the1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-feelings-meet-god-s-word--15255190https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15255190Sat, 14 Jul 2018 11:32:00 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesEmotions often drive our lives. When we think about our feelings in light of the Word of God, we are led to Jesus our Savior, but ignoring God's Word makes life a soap opera mess.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sufficiency--15209342https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15209342Sat, 07 Jul 2018 11:31:45 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesIn a world of pain and violence, people ask, "Why doesn't God do something?" Pastor Ken Klaus answers, "He has."1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/truly-the-worship-of-god--15164751https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15164751Sat, 30 Jun 2018 11:32:50 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhen you get out of your religious comfort zone and meet people who don't know Jesus, you have opportunity to grow in faith and witness.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-don-t-you-care--15114018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15114018Sat, 23 Jun 2018 11:34:01 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesAfter seeing one of the Savior's miracles the disciples asked, "Who is this Guy?" After Pentecost, they knew Who Jesus was and why He had come. Even so, the world keeps coming up with wrong answers when they ask, "Just Who is this Guy?"1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tell-me-a-story--15061951https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15061951Sat, 16 Jun 2018 11:32:16 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus loves to tell us stories. In His stories about the normal things of life, Jesus teaches us about the reign of God in our lives. This Father's Day, what makes for a godly father, or mother or Christian? The willingness to tell our stories.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-light-momentary-affliction--15006144https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15006144Sat, 09 Jun 2018 11:33:00 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesPaul had his problems. You've never met anyone who didn't. And yet, Paul called his problems "light" and "momentary". Today's message deals with the question, 'What does Paul know that we don't?'1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-battleground-of-time--14953992https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14953992Sat, 02 Jun 2018 11:03:01 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesMilitary personnel know what it means to be on the front line in combat. This message is about a battleground where we're between opposing forces and could easily lose our life, the Battleground of Time.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/impossible--14917816https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14917816Sun, 27 May 2018 00:00:01 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesCan death hold us? Experience says, "Yes!"' the Apostle Peter says, "No." Today's sermon talks about making possible that which can't happen.1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/and-they-crucified-him--14855755https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14855755Tue, 22 May 2018 16:03:33 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesNext week The Lutheran Hour celebrates the Savior’s resurrection. Today we mourn the unjust murder of the Savior by considering the text: “And they crucified Him.”1711devotion,hour,jesus,lhm,lhm.org,lutheran,ministries,the,tlhfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thrown-into-the-arms-of-god--14855738https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14855738Tue, 22 May 2018 16:02:23 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThe desire to advance your own interests can alienate you from others and God. Serving others without thought of reward is God’s way forward for followers of Jesus.1711devotion,homily,lhm,lhm.org,meditation,message,prayer,preacher,sermo,speaker,tlhfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/condemned-already--14855712https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14855712Tue, 22 May 2018 16:00:43 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesSome things just work better in the dark. You know, things like watching for shooting stars and getting a good night’s sleep or dreaming about the future. People love the darkness for a lot of reasons, and not all of them are good.1711christian,devotion,god,jesus,lhm,lutheran,meditation,message,podcasst,reflection,sermon,tlhfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-god-s-darkness-surrounds-you--14855691https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14855691Tue, 22 May 2018 15:59:12 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhen times are darkest, God wants you to know how close He really is. It’s in those threatening times that you can especially learn and live in His love.1711christian,devotion,god,hour,jesus,lhm,lhm.org,lutheran,ministries,podcast,religion,sermon,spirituality,tlhfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-and-dying--14855666https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14855666Tue, 22 May 2018 15:56:13 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesLooking at sinful mankind, Jesus found what he was willing to die, and to live for. Are we willing to do the same?1711devotion,god,jesus,lhm,lhm.org,pastor,religion,sermon,spiritual,tlhfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pay-attention-to-what-you-hear--14855648https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14855648Tue, 22 May 2018 15:55:08 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesLent calls us to take deep into our being the life-changing words of God. The result? Obedience, changes in desires, and blessings.1711church,devotion,faith,god,hour,jesus,lhm,lutheran,ministries,pastor,religion,sermon,spiritual,spirituality,the,tlhfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/was-blind-but-now-i-see--14855640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14855640Tue, 22 May 2018 15:53:16 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWould you rather be blind or visioned? That’s an easy one. But, how does a spiritually blind person become seeing?1711devotion,hour,jesus,lhm,lhm.org,lutheran,ministries,pastor,sermon,the,tlhfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lift-up-your-eyes-on-high-and-see-who-created-these--14855624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14855624Tue, 22 May 2018 15:52:05 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThere's much in science that witnesses to God. Dr. Meyer says telescopes and microscopes can further evangelism more than soap boxes.1711christian,devotion,elca,hour,jesus,lcms,lhm,lhm.org,lutheran,pastor,podcast,sermon,the,tlh,welsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cause-i-said-so--14855608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14855608Tue, 22 May 2018 15:49:47 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesMany have pretended to be the Messiah. In today’s text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition.1711devotion,hour,jesus,lhm,lhm.org,lutheran,pastor,sermon,the,tlhfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meeting-millennials-where-they-re-at--14855594https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14855594Tue, 22 May 2018 15:48:46 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesRobots can’t produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don’t know Jesus, or don’t know Him well enough?1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-well-does-jesus-know-me--14855491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14855491Tue, 22 May 2018 15:37:04 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesIt’s nice to have someone know and understand you. Today the Lutheran Hour asks, “How do you feel about Jesus knowing you?”1711christian,devotion,hour,lhm,lhm.org,lutheran,ministries,podcast,sermon,the,tlhfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-news--14855463https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14855463Tue, 22 May 2018 15:32:23 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesEpiphany calls us to believe that the Light has come into the world. A New Year’s message about confidence, if you’ll believe it!1711christian,devotion,hour,lhm,lutheran,ministries,podcast,sermon,the,tlhfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/children-of-promise--14855447https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14855447Tue, 22 May 2018 15:30:17 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesOur identity as God's children encourages us to live in His grace, to embrace the freedom Jesus won, and to resist the ways of the world that strive to keep us captive.1711children,gods,jesus,lcms,lhm,lhm.org,lutheran,promise,tlhfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-greatest-story-ever-told--14855426https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14855426Tue, 22 May 2018 15:29:04 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhat is your favorite story? This Christmas Eve Day, The Lutheran Hour speaks about God’s greatest story.1711christian,christmas,eve,ever,greatest,jesus,lcms,lhm,lutheran,podcast,story,tlh,toldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-narrows-down--14855413https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14855413Tue, 22 May 2018 15:27:12 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJohn the Baptist had a passion for the Lamb of God. What's your passion in life? How far into the future will it take you?1711christian,hour,lhm,lhm.org,lutheran,ministries,podcast,the,tlhfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prep-time--14855404https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14855404Tue, 22 May 2018 15:25:56 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesPreparing for Christmas is quite different than preparing for Christ. Today’s Lutheran Hour message explores those differences.1711advent,christian,christmas,hour,lhm,lutheran,podcast,the,tlhfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/advent-adventure--14855396https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14855396Tue, 22 May 2018 15:24:47 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesSometimes our faith gets weaker, sometimes it grows stronger. Let’s take this Advent to heart, and “live by faith, and not by sight.”1711advent,devotion,hour,lhm,lutheran,pastor,sermon,thefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-really-real--14855369https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14855369Tue, 22 May 2018 15:22:31 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesHere’ the deal. If Jesus actually rose from the dead, it would be wise to believe in Him because there will be salvation in no one else. If He didn’t rise, we’re all toast. Tune in to today’s message and hear why you can be confident Jesus’...1711devotion,easter,hour,jesus,lhm,lutheran,resurrection,savior,sermon,story,thefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-were-afraid-you-know--14855356https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14855356Tue, 22 May 2018 15:21:20 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesIt takes a lot to overcome fear, a lot of words, in fact a lifetime of words. Let this Easter Day be a new beginning of trusting Jesus’ words of resurrection and life!1711christian,hour,jesus,lutheran,podcast,resurrection,sermon,thefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peace-to-you--14855255By Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer, Guest Speaker]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14855255Tue, 22 May 2018 15:12:09 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesPresented on The Lutheran Hour on April 15, 2018 By Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer, Guest SpeakerBy Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer, Guest Speaker]]>1711christian,god,hour,lutheran,pastor,peace,podcast,sermon,thefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/accept-no-substitutes--14855212By Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus, Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14855212Tue, 22 May 2018 15:10:17 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesPresented on The Lutheran Hour on April 22, 2018 By Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus, Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran HourBy Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus, Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour]]>1711accept,christian,church,god,hour,jesus,lutheran,no,podcast,sermon,substitutes,thefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/functional-atheist-no-more--14855026https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14855026Sun, 20 May 2018 00:00:01 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesChristians like to think of themselves as following the first disciples. That's uncomfortably true. The first disciples had trouble believing the promises of Jesus for their daily lives. Too often we do too. On Pentecost the Spirit of the risen Lord Jesus1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doesn-t-fit--14855025https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14855025Sun, 13 May 2018 00:00:01 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesThere are times Christians might readily wish the Lord would airlift them out of this world. Because we have some work to do, the Lord Jesus prays we be kept safe. So, how's that working for you?1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-one-another-as-i-have-loved-you--14855030https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14855030Sun, 06 May 2018 00:00:01 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesJesus calls His followers to be different as they deal with difficult people1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-answer-to-unhappiness--14855028https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14855028Sun, 29 Apr 2018 00:00:01 +0000Lutheran Hour MinistriesWhat do you really want? What does your heart yearn for most? A blogger recently asked her readers the question: "If you could say in one word what you want more of in life, what would that be?" Can you guess the number one answer? It was happiness.1711falsefull