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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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New believers in Ephesus do something striking: they haul their expensive books of magic into the open and burn them, torching a small fortune in front of everyone. These were people who had spent years trying to control their lives through spells an... more

Paul arrives in Corinth tired and apparently discouraged, and God meets him through ordinary friends and ordinary work sewing tents before any vision comes. We also meet Priscilla and Aquila, a married couple who quietly pull a gifted preacher aside ... more

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Paul walks into Athens, a city stuffed with idols and clever talkers, and instead of being impressed he is grieved. Rather than condemn the crowd, he starts with an altar they had built to an unknown god and tells them he has come to make that god kn... more

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Paul and Silas get beaten and thrown in the deepest cell for the crime of freeing a girl from the spirit that made her owners rich. At midnight, backs raw and feet in stocks, they are singing hymns loud enough for the other prisoners to hear, when an... more

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Adam Filipek
Reverend Doctor, pastor of Holy Cross and Immanuel Lutheran Churches, Ligerwood, North Dakota
Holy Cross and Immanuel Lutheran Churches
Episode: Acts 15:1-35: Is Grace Enough?
Jim Gabriel
Pastor and overseer at St. Peter Lutheran Church
St. Peter Lutheran Church, Norwalk, Connecticut
Episode: Acts 13:26-52: Good News That Splits a Room
Rev. Ryan Kleimola
Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Toledo, Ohio
Trinity Lutheran Church, Toledo, Ohio
Episode: Acts 12:1-25: Drama, Humor, and God's Will
Nathan Scheck
Pastor at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward, Nebraska
St. John Lutheran Church, Seward, Nebraska
Episode: Acts 11:1-30: First Called Christians
Reverend Jim Gabriel
Pastor and overseer
St. Peter Lutheran Church, Norwalk, Connecticut
Episode: Acts 9:32-10:23: Rise Aeneas! Rise Tabitha! Rise Peter!
Reverend Graham Glover
Senior Pastor at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church and School, Gainesville, Florida; Army chaplain; Religious Freedom Institute fellow
Abiding Savior Lutheran Church and School; Religious Freedom Institute
Episode: Free-Text First Friday: Two Kinds of Freedom
Roger Mullet
Pastor at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Buffalo, Wyoming
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Buffalo, Wyoming
Episode: Acts 8:26-40: A Stranger on the Desert Road
Stephen Theiss
Pastor; overseer at St. John Lutheran Church
St. John Lutheran Church, Pocahontas, Missouri
Episode: Acts 6:1-7:22: Serving Tables and Preaching Christ
William Knippa
Pastor Emeritus, Austin, Texas; LCMS figure
LCMS
Episode: Acts 5:12-42: Counted Worthy to Suffer

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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 120 ratings
  • My favorite daily podcast

    Truly a blessing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hannevola
    United States6 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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Acts 15:36-16:15: When Good Men Part Ways
Q: Why did Paul not want to take John Mark with them on the second journey?
Paul viewed Mark as unreliable due to his earlier withdrawal, so he preferred not to bring him along, while Barnabas advocated giving Mark a second chance, highlighting different leadership styles and pastoral concerns.
Acts 17:1-34: To an Unknown God
Q: Pastor, could you help us pronounce Thessalonica and Amphi-polis for listeners who are following along?
We encourage sounding it out confidently; the exact pronunciation isn't as important as following the speaker and keeping the flow of the text. Paul and Silas move through multiple cities with similar patterns of teaching, and clear pronunciation helps the audience stay engaged.
Acts 11:1-30: First Called Christians
Q: How does this chapter signal a shift in the church's center of gravity?
The narrative moves from Jerusalem to Antioch, where Gentile believers flourish and become the new base for expanding the gospel, signaling a transition in leadership and mission.
Acts 11:1-30: First Called Christians
Q: What is the significance of the Jerusalem circumcision party's reaction to Peter's actions, and how does Peter respond?
Peter explains the vision and God's initiative, showing that the Spirit was poured out on the Gentiles, and that they should not withhold baptism or fellowship based on ceremonial boundaries.
Acts 1:1-26: Waiting for the Promise
Q: What is an apostle in this context, and why is replacing Judas with Matthias important?
An apostle is someone who has witnessed Jesus' earthly ministry and resurrection; replacing Judas maintains the integrity of the original twelve as witnesses who can testify to the risen Christ, which is essential for the church's mission and identity.

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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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