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On The Line

Bryan Stecker
Christianity
Lutheran Church
Theology
Lutheranism
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
Sacraments
Martin Luther
Liturgy
Secularism
Lutheran Church—missouri Synod
Spiritual Warfare
Justification
Lutheran Theology
Islam
Christian Faith
Augsburg Confession
Evangelization
Mormonism
Mental Health
Apologetics

OTL is the Lutheran, Long-Form podcast that engages Theology and Culture. New Episodes Every Monday!

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Join us at Luther Classical College in Casper, Wyoming, as Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller and Rev. Stephen Zank debate historic liturgy, contemporary worship, and Christian freedom. If both services teach sound doctrine, does the form of worship still matter... more

Join us at the long table as Rev. Ian Kinney returns to discuss spiritual warfare, distraction, and the daily duties of Christian men. From our attachment to our phones to the sins we quietly tolerate, we explore how Scripture, prayer, fasting, and b... more

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Join us at the long table as we sit down with Dr. Charles Gieschen to explore Second Temple Judaism and how the Old Testament reveals the divinity of Jesus Christ. Dr. Gieschen explains why the earliest Christians did not invent Jesus' divinity, but ... more

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Join us at the small table as we sit down with Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller to discuss the Holy Spirit, Christian assurance, and the challenges facing modern Lutheranism. Pastor Wolfmueller explores the dangers of false teaching, the importance of Christia... more

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Recent Guests

Ian Kinney
Pastor of First Lutheran Church in Sabetha and program lead for Memento
Memento
Episode: Rev. Ian Kinney | The Spiritual Warfare Christians Are Too Distracted to See
Charles Gieschen
Professor of New Testament at Concordia Theological Seminary whose scholarship focuses on early Christology and Second Temple Judaism
Concordia Theological Seminary
Episode: Dr. Charles Gieschen | Leading Scholar Reveals the Mysterious World Between the Testaments
Bryan Wolfmueller
Pastor, Lutheran author, speaker, and online theological educator
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Episode: Bryan Wolfmueller | What Christians Need to Hear Heading Into 2027
John Henry
Pastor with a background in English, theater, and literature
Episode: John Henry | Beowulf, Courage, and the Christian Hero
Richard Stuckwisch
District President, Indiana District
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)
Episode: Dr. Richard Stuckwisch | What Makes The Lutheran Liturgy Lutheran?
John Bombaro
pastor and theologian
Grace Lutheran Church, San Diego
Episode: Dr. John Bombaro | The Biblical Vision of Marriage We’ve Forgotten
Peter Bloedel
Theater professor and creative leader at Bethany Lutheran College; focuses on creativity, education, and Christian art
Bethany Lutheran College
Episode: Peter Bloedel | Why Creativity Needs Tradition
Dr. Joshua Miller
Pastor, VP of Minnesota South District, adjunct professor
Luther Seminary; Jehovah Lutheran Church (St. Paul)
Episode: Dr. Josh Miller | The Church Cannot Become a Political Tool
Dr. Donna Harrison
CEO of American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG), OB-GYN
American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG)
Episode: Dr. Donna Harrison | The Pill, Abortion, IVF—and the War on Human Life

Hosts

Bennett
Host of On The Line with frequent appearance across episodes; associated with On The Line
Bryan Stecker
Co-host with multiple episode appearances; key figure on the show

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 419 ratings
  • Outstanding LCMS Podcast

    Outstanding LCS podcast. Highly recommended for biblical, catholic, orthodox, confessional, Lutheran topics and discuss discussions. As a very long form podcast, this keeps your attention and most of the guests are worth the time spent listening. God bless

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2021=1984
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great resource!

    It’s a great resource!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Podcasting Christian
    United States3 months ago
  • Wonderful

    Exploring Lutheranism and this podcast is a fantastic resource

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rdettmer13
    United States3 months ago
  • Great thoughts

    I really enjoyed the interviews with Matt and Noah. Great topics. Thanks Bryan

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Dirks33
    United States4 months ago
  • Helped Me To Understand What It Means to Be LCMS

    I’m a lifelong Lutheran who has never fully understood what we believe surrounding communion (true body and blood, but not transubstantiation, huh??), baptism, and a million more things. Basically I guess I’ve always held Baptist/Evangelical beliefs my whole life while attending an LCMS church. This podcast has deepened my understanding of what it means to be both Christian and Lutheran by not only answering all of my questions about what we say we believe, but has also pushed me to get into my ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CLeighPayne
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners praise the deep-dive format and theological depth.
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Fans appreciate authoritative guests and clear doctrinal framing.
Some reviews note the show's strong confessional Lutheran perspective may feel esoteric to newcomers.
Critiques center on perceived niche focus and occasional long-form pacing.

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Rev. Ian Kinney | The Spiritual Warfare Christians Are Too Distracted to See
Q: What specific footholds do you see the demons using on the modern man?
Kinney identifies distraction, an easy and prosperous life, and dependence on technology as major footholds. He says these can weaken self-control and draw men away from Scripture, prayer, family, and the responsibilities directly before them.
Rev. Ian Kinney | The Spiritual Warfare Christians Are Too Distracted to See
Q: What have you learned throughout this last year, from our beginning conversations to the launch of Memento?
Kinney says the year brought humility through a range of feedback. He was especially moved by reports that the program helped men read more Scripture, strengthened marriages and family relationships, and fostered brotherhood. He credits the Word of God rather than the program's creators for those changes.
Dr. Charles Gieschen | Leading Scholar Reveals the Mysterious World Between the Testaments
Q: How did early Christians understand Jesus as divine without abandoning Jewish belief in one God?
Gieschen argues that Israelite and Second Temple texts already portray Yahweh as one God with a visible divine figure distinct from, yet not separate from, Yahweh. He says early Christians recognized Jesus as that visible Yahweh, rather than creating a new concept of God to accommodate him.
Dr. Charles Gieschen | Leading Scholar Reveals the Mysterious World Between the Testaments
Q: What is Second Temple Judaism, and what was happening during that period?
Gieschen dates the period from the rebuilding of the Second Temple after the Babylonian exile to its destruction in AD 70. He describes the religious literature and political developments that shaped Judaism, including Hellenization, the Maccabean revolt, oral law, and varied messianic and apocalyptic expectations.
John Henry | Beowulf, Courage, and the Christian Hero
Q: What is the Northern Theory of Courage?
Henry explains that it means fighting even when one knows the end may be doom. Refusing to surrender to that doom is itself an answer to it, and the idea informs the doomed quest in The Lord of the Rings.

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What is On The Line about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features long-form conversations centered on confessional Lutheran theology, church leadership, education, and the intersection of faith with culture. Episodes frequently explore historical and doctrinal themes (Formula of Concord, Book of Concord, confessional Lutheranism) alongside practical ministry topics (leadership, parish life, church planting, and education). Guests range from seminary professors and denominational leaders to educators and pastors, offering rigorous analysis, pastoral insight, and reflections on how tradition can inform contemporary faith life. Notable strengths include thoughtful, in-depth interviews with credentialed experts and leaders, a clear emphasis on doctrinal clarity, and a willingness to engage ... more

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2. Charles Gieschen
3. Bryan Wolfmueller
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5. Richard Stuckwisch
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7. Peter Bloedel
8. Dr. Joshua Miller

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