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Thy Strong Word reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God’s Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Thy Strong Word is hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John... more

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Reverend Dr. Stephen Krenz
Pastor at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Columbia, Illinois
Our Savior Lutheran Church, Columbia, Illinois
Episode: Romans 12:1-21: “Therefore...”
James Helms Jr.
Pastor, St. John Lutheran Church, McCook, Nebraska (near Greenbelt/Maryland context in discussion)
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Greenbelt, Maryland
Episode: Romans 10:1–21: Someone Was Sent to You
Peter Burfeind
Pastor at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Union City and Agnus Dei Lutheran Church in Marshall, Michigan
Our Savior Lutheran Church (Union City, MI) / Agnus Dei Lutheran Church (Marshall, MI)
Episode: Romans 8:18-30: Creation Groans, the Spirit Intercedes
Sean Kilgo
Pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lawrence, Kansas
Redeemer Lutheran Church, Lawrence, KS
Episode: Romans 8:1-17: No Condemnation. None.
Kale Hanson
Senior Pastor, Zion Lutheran Church, Bethalto, Illinois
Zion Lutheran Church, Bethalto, Illinois
Episode: Romans 6:1–23: Buried with Christ in Baptism, Raised to Walk
Robert Smith
Pastor Emeritus, former librarian at Concordia Theological Seminary
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Episode: James 5:13–20: When Life Hits Hard, Who Do You Call?
Jonathan Priest
Reverend, district executive for the California-Nevada-Hawaii District, LCMS; director of the Mission Training Center in Irvine
LCMS (California-Nevada-Hawaii District)
Episode: James 2:1–13: The Best Seat in the House
Reverend Aaron Spratt
Pastor at Faith Lutheran Church, Juneau, Alaska
Faith Lutheran Church, Juneau, Alaska
Episode: James 1:1–8: Joy in the Wreckage
Dan Eddy
Pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church, Beloit, Wisconsin
Messiah Lutheran Church
Episode: Ecclesiastes 12:1–14: Last Call: Remember Your Creator

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Philip Booe
Lead host; pastor with affiliations to St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne and related ministry work; appears across episodes providing doctrinal framing and pastoral application.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 119 ratings
  • My favorite daily podcast

    Truly a blessing

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    hannevola
    United States5 months ago
  • Fantastic! Solid!

    Thanks KFUO for podcasting this wonderful show with Rev. Weedon and guests. Love the fun, positive, enthusiastic tone and its solid Biblicial exigetical teaching. Rev. Weedon is a joy and treasure to the church. Subscribe, listen, and be blessed! :-)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jeff.hoening
    United States9 years ago
  • Solid Bible Study

    A Lutheran Bible study podcast that does not take themselves too seriously while taking scripture very seriously. A daily treat!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    kevncarlin
    United States11 years ago

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Faithful, steady cadence with clear connections between text and everyday life.
Lutheran-leaning, biblically rigorous study with practical pastoral insights.
Enjoys the friendly, down-to-earth tone while it treats scripture seriously.

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Romans 12:1-21: “Therefore...”
Q: Can you define the Greek word for love used in Romans 12:9-10 and explain how it shapes the exhortations to love in this passage?
The host and guest discuss agape as the unconditional, self-giving love at the core of the passage, reinforced by phileo for brotherly affection; the distinction helps clarify how genuine love undergirds both communal harmony and compassionate action toward neighbors.
Romans 11:1–36: Grafted In: The Olive Tree and the Mystery of Israel
Q: Is God's hardening of some part of Israel compatible with a just, gracious God?
Hardening is presented as part of a larger plan to show mercy to all; it does not undermine divine mercy but reveals the depth of God's wisdom in salvation history.
Romans 11:1–36: Grafted In: The Olive Tree and the Mystery of Israel
Q: If faith comes from God and God chose his people, does Israel's unbelief say anything about God or about the gospel?
Unbelief highlights the mystery of grace: God's faithfulness remains intact, and salvation comes through the remnant by grace, turning to Gentiles to provoke Israel to jealousy and ultimately to bring all to mercy.
Romans 14:1-23: Living in Love and Liberty
Q: What role does guiding conscience play when someone insists on practices that could steer others away from faith?
Protect the vulnerable by restraining one's freedoms when necessary and always aim to strengthen others' faith, not win small personal battles, because the ultimate goal is eternal union with Christ.
Romans 14:1-23: Living in Love and Liberty
Q: How does Paul's statement that 'the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking' shape practical church life today?
It shifts emphasis from external practices to the internal treasures of faith, righteousness, and the Holy Spirit, guiding believers to act in love rather than mere compliance.

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A weekday theology-focused show that studies Scripture verse by verse through the Book of James and related biblical texts, often featuring pastors and Lutheran scholars as guests. Across episodes, the central themes include practical pastoral ministry, prayer, discernment, and living faith in daily vocations, with recurring emphasis on humility, mercy, and the tension between law and gospel. Noteworthy is the consistent Lutheran framing, sponsorships tied to church-related missions, and a blend of expository teaching with accessible, story-driven pastorals. Potential listeners can expect structured biblical analysis, pastoral applications, and commentary grounded in Lutheran theology and church life.

A standout pattern is the collaboratio... more

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