
OTL is the Lutheran, Long-Form podcast that engages Theology and Culture. New Episodes Every Monday!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 134 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityChristianity | |||

Join us at the long table as we sit down with Rev. Dr. John Bombaro to talk about the Blessed Virgin Mary and why Lutherans should recover a richer, more biblical understanding of her place in the Christian faith.
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Join us at the long table as we sit down with Zach Zehnder to talk about discipleship, Christian formation, the crisis of nominal Christianity, and what it actually looks like to follow Jesus in everyday life.
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Join us at the long table as we sit down with Matt Whitman to talk about denominational identity, the strengths and weaknesses of evangelicalism, the appeal of confessional Lutheranism, and the challenge of communicating the Christian faith clearly i... more
Join us at the long table as we sit down with Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison to talk about synodical leadership, the state of the LCMS, church work formation, liturgical integrity, and the opportunities standing before confessional Lutheranism right now. ... more
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I really enjoyed the interviews with Matt and Noah. Great topics. Thanks Bryan
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
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I’m very liturgically motivated. I love my hymnal, love Tradition etc. but in all honesty, many of the guests on this show are teetering on idolatry, often suggesting that these aren’t merely wise customs, but rather necessary rules and doctrines- and that if we only started doing Latin mass, or had more icons or started celebrating Sexigesma Sunday “the way the church fathers did” (or something) then our churches would be PACKED and all our problems would simply go away.
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Aside from the day(s) I get to go to church, the day the weekly OTL episode posts is the best day of the week 😂👌
I have been Lutheran my whole life but am new to the LCMS; this podcast is scratching my itch both to learn more about the people who make up my church body and to regularly contemplate the Lutheran confessions and other relevant topics.
Plus it is great to have high quality, solid, authoritative content to share with nonlutheran friends when they are wondering what I believe/why... more
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Long-form conversations centered on Lutheran theology, church leadership, and the intersection of faith with culture. Episodes typically feature high-level interviews with church leaders, theologians, and educators, exploring governance, confessional theology, church growth, and how Lutheran practice meets modern societal trends. Unique strengths include sustained, policy- and doctrine-heavy discussions, a focus on unity within the LCMS, and practical leadership guidance for pastors, educators, and lay leaders. The show tends to attract listeners who value rigorous theological conversation, principled proclamation, and thoughtful perspectives on tradition-adjacent cultural topics. Potential listeners can expect deep dives, long-form questio... more
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