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Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God’s Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Sharper Iron is underwritten by Lutheran Church Extension Fund, wh... more

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Bryan Wolfmueller
Pastor, regular guest on Sharper Iron
St. Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches, Austin, Texas
Episode: Psalm 9: God’s Throne of Mercy
James Brice
Pastor
Trinity Lutheran Church, Ottumwa, Iowa
Episode: Genesis 44:3-34: A True Brother’s Keeper
James Preuss
Pastor
Trinity Lutheran Church, Ottumwa, Iowa
Episode: Genesis 44:3-34: A True Brother’s Keeper
Jeremy Swem
Pastor at Our Savior Lutheran Church and School, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Our Savior Lutheran Church and School, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Episode: Genesis 41:1-36: Carnivorous Cows and Killer Corn
Andrew Belt
Regular guest on the show
Christ Lutheran Church, Marshfield, Wisconsin
Episode: Genesis 40:1-23: Prison Dreams
Matt Wietfeldt
Pastor; Assistant Vice President of Admissions at Concordia Theological Seminary
Concordia Theological Seminary
Episode: Genesis 37:1-11: Dreams of Dominion
Mark Squire
Pastor, regular guest
Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, Iowa
Episode: Genesis 35:22-36:43: Growing Pains
Jeff Hemmer
Pastor at Bethany Lutheran Church in Fairview Heights, Illinois, and Signal Hill Lutheran Church in Belleville, Illinois
Bethany Lutheran Church; Signal Hill Lutheran Church
Episode: Genesis 35:1-21: The Son of the Right Hand
Tim Storck
Pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Chesterfield, Michigan
Episode: Genesis 27:41-28:9: Run, Jacob, Run!

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Pastor Timothy Appel
Host and pastor engaging deeply with scripture and theological insights.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 130 ratings
  • Worth it

    This is a good program; each episode repays a careful listen. I appreciate the solid Bible teaching.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wchggl
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Bible study

    Listening to Sharper Iron is an excellent way to study God’s Word! The content is theologically deep, while still being accessible and understandable. Pastor Appel is a clear communicator and chooses knowledgeable guest pastors to dive into the Scriptures together. This program has definitely sharpened my faith over the years!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K.A.10
    United States3 years ago
  • This is an excellent resource for Bible study and devotion!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    TubaPete
    3 years ago
  • Excellent podcast with two pastors discussing a section of scripture on weekdays. Always a good listen to gain a better understanding of God's Word.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    KS Highwayman
    5 years ago
  • Wonderful, intentional tool for studying scripture

    Pastor Appel does a wonderful job of asking just the right questions of his guests to keep the show conversational while highly informative. As a Lutheran pastor myself, it’s a wonderful blessing to hear the voices of friends from around the country as they provide sound Biblical teaching and, as a result, a podcast I feel confident directing my congregation to utilize for further study of God’s word!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pastordbeck
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many find the discussions particularly applicable to their daily faith practices.
Listeners appreciate the knowledgeable guests who provide sound Biblical insights.
The podcast offers solid Bible teaching that deepens faith.
The clear communication from the host helps make complex theological topics accessible.
Engaging theological conversations make this a valuable resource for studying God's Word.

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Psalm 10: The LORD Sees, Hears, and Arises
Q: So we get started today, Pastor, talk to us just about the Psalms in general, the place within the scriptures and the life of the Christian before we talk a little more specifically about Psalm 10.
Psalms are poetry and worship, covering joy, prayer, lament, and complaint; they illuminate the human experience and invite us to bring our deepest questions to God, all within a framework that points to Christ.
Spring into the Psalms - Psalm 6: Gracious Discipline
Q: How does the psalm connect to Jesus and Easter faith?
The guest explains that Jesus could have prayed these same words, and that the psalms serve as the prayers of Jesus; seeing Psalm 6 through Christ reframes the lament as a cry that is answered in the resurrection, reinforcing the truth that God delivers and that suffering serves God's redemptive purposes.
Spring into the Psalms - Psalm 6: Gracious Discipline
Q: What is the structure of Psalm 6 and how does it function as a penitential psalm?
The host describes a classic penitential structure: an address to God, a lament detailing the speaker's distress, and a turning point where deliverance is affirmed, followed by a high-stakes declaration against enemies once God answers. This mirrors the genre's pattern and helps readers see how penitence leads to trust in God's steadfast love.
Genesis 49:28-50:14: Buried in Hope
Q: Give us any final details from what happens with Jacob's burial, the trip back.
The hosts summarize that Joseph and his brothers fulfill their father's command, travel with a large Egyptian delegation to bury him in Machpelah, and then return to Egypt, highlighting how the event serves as a lived confession of faith and continuity of vocation for the family.
Genesis 49:28-50:14: Buried in Hope
Q: Talk to us about both of those parts (Jacob's injunction to bury him in Canaan and the embalming in Egypt).
The discussion explains that Jacob's burial instructions reflect a conscious choice to align with God's promises by desiring the Promised Land over Egypt, while embalming is presented as a practical Egyptian practice repurposed to serve the faith-affirming aim of returning his body to the land of promise, symbolizing the faith in resurrection.

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