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The Lutheran Hour

Lutheran Hour Ministries
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The Lutheran Hour was first broadcast Oct. 2, 1930 and continues to air today, making it the world’s oldest continually broadcast Christ-centered radio program. Learn more at lhm.org/the-lutheran-hour/.

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Recent Guests

Jason Brogi
Rev. Dr. Jason Brogi, Vice President of Global Research for Lutheran Hour Ministries
Lutheran Hour Ministries
Episode: The King Who Reigns
Ryan Tinetti
Reverend Dr., guest preacher
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Episode: Not in Vain
Michael Zeigler
Lutheran Hour speaker
Lutheran Hour Ministries
Episode: Meeting You Where You Are
Jeff Gibbs
Emeritus professor of New Testament Studies
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Episode: Meeting You Where You Are
Dan Pavela
Author and teacher, Concordia University Wisconsin (Mequon)
Concordia University Wisconsin
Episode: What Was the Price on That?
Dr. Jeff Gibbs
A longtime teacher and author in the church body
LCMS
Episode: The Fifth Act
Pastor Michael Schutz
Lead pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada, and vice president of Lutheran Church Canada.
Concordia Lutheran Church
Episode: Up and Down the Mountain
Dr. Dan Pavela
Teaches theology at Concordia University and writes books.
Concordia University
Episode: Cross Words–Words of Power
Denise Uwamana
Author of the book From Red Earth, a Rwandan story of healing and forgiveness
Episode: Outstanding Universal Value

Hosts

Mark Isher
Host of The Lutheran Hour; affiliated with Lutheran Hour Ministries.
Michael Zeigler
Lutheran Hour speaker and discussion facilitator; provides scholarly context to sermons.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 549 ratings
  • Inspirational.

    Weekly podcast is very inspirational. Good guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    milesx85
    United Statesa month ago
  • In decline

    It seems like The Lutheran Hour is losing its Lutheran identity. It could very well be any Christian outreach program, which isn’t a bad thing but it really isn’t set apart from other religious programs. The music used is also often generic Christian music that might be heard in a Hobby Lobby. Our distinct Lutheran heritage isn’t much on display here in 2025.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    JoshuaJP96
    United Statesa year ago
  • What we think

    Me and my family listen to your podcast and actually listen to it. We have to listen to it to make it make sense. It’s different. And that means that we understand it, we actually listen and think on it. That’s what makes your podcast so much more enjoyable and interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Z. Jayne
    United States3 years ago
  • A very relatable message. We all fall short, but are forgiven by the blood of the Lamb! God be praised!

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    UpNorth77
    3 years ago
  • A very relatable message. We all fall short, but are forgiven by the blood of the Lamb! God be praised!

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    UpNorth77
    3 years ago

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Content is consistently described as inspirational and personally meaningful.
Guests are described as knowledgeable and the theology is accessible for daily life.
Listeners praise Christ-centered messages and strong scriptural grounding.

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Not in Vain
Q: Who are the Sarah Smiths that you have in your life, that you anticipate are gonna have this kind of reception from the Lord?
People in ordinary life who show quiet faithfulness and compassion, such as a mother or neighbor, exemplify the kind of humble virtue that the text says God honors; these everyday faithfuls prepare the world for the heavenly celebration.
The Fifth Act
Q: How would you summarize what Paul is saying in these first four chapters?
Dr. Gibbs discusses how Paul emphasizes the importance of the cross and its implications for the Corinthians' community, urging a return to foundational truths.
Type C
Q: How should we go about offering this solution? What should our posture be or our method be?
We start with acknowledging brokenness and then offer the unthinkable gospel solution of grace and forgiveness through Jesus.
Type C
Q: Dan, I was reading your book, Patience and Perfection. Could you just briefly share that analogy with us?
When you go to a hardware store, the Holy Spirit comes with a word to give us direction on what we truly need.
Outstanding Universal Value
Q: Why do you believe that?
Denise believes that while the horrors of the genocide should not be minimized, it's important to show how God helped survivors reconcile and live in peace with those who were once their enemies.

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The show centers on Christ-centered biblical teaching delivered through sermon-style episodes, theological discussions, and scripture-driven exploration. Topics span foundational Christian doctrine (Resurrection, Paul's letters, biblical eschatology), practical faith in daily life, planning and ambition under God, and how communities engage across cultures. Regular guests and scholars enrich sermons with biblical context, and occasional fundraising and ministry updates frame the ministry's ongoing work. A notable strength is its long-standing tradition of combining rigorous theology with accessible, real-life applications, making it helpful for listeners seeking spiritual depth plus practical guidance for faith in action.

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The Lutheran Hour launched 20 years ago and published 453 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Lutheran Hour include:

1. Jason Brogi
2. Ryan Tinetti
3. Michael Zeigler
4. Jeff Gibbs
5. Dan Pavela
6. Dr. Jeff Gibbs
7. Pastor Michael Schutz
8. Dr. Dan Pavela

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