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Christendom and the WorldGrace Otten: A Lutheran Life, Pt. 2 — Standing Firm in the FaithIn the second half of this conversation, Pastor Andrew Preus continues his interview with Grace Otten as she reflects on her adult life, her work with Lutheran News, and the shifting landscape of the church in the 1960s and beyond. Grace shares candid memories of the responsibilities she carried, the relationships that shaped her journey, and the convictions that sustained her through seasons of upheaval. From practical matters like managing a household and publishing a newspaper, to navigating theological conflicts and personal trials, Grace offers a thoughtful, firsthand glimpse into a life lived in faithful service to the church...2025-07-0250 min
Christendom and the WorldWolves, Shepherds, and Soft Power: Who Leads the Flock?In this week’s episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus takes a hard look at the state of leadership in today’s church. As cultural narratives continue to reshape how people view authority, masculinity, and order, many Christians are left wondering: who is truly leading the flock? Pastor Preus unpacks the influence of the Red Pill movement, the feminization of church culture, and the growing reliance on emotional appeal and soft power within both liberal and evangelical circles. He explores the consequences of abandoning normative, biblical authority and considers why so many young men are turning to m...2025-06-181h 22
Christendom and the WorldPastor James Preus: Rights, Duties, and the Christian ConscienceIn this episode of Christendom and the Word, Pastor James Preus joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on Christian political engagement. We explore how a biblical understanding of natural law, civil duty, and conscience informs everything from our view of rights to our role in society. Is libertarianism compatible with a Christian worldview? What does Romans 13 really mean for believers today? Pastor Preus challenges us to think clearly, live faithfully, and obey for conscience’ sake—not just for political gain. Whether you're wrestling with political philosophy, the limits of government authority, or simply trying to make sense of y...2025-06-111h 04
Christendom and the WorldRev. Dr. Daniel N. Harmelink: Navigating Church Decisions and DivisionThis episode of Christendom and the World Pastor Andrew Preus talks with Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Harmelink, tracing his vocational journey from parish ministry in California to his current work at the Concordia Historical Institute in St. Louis. Pastor Harmelink reflects on the significance of preserving the history of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, particularly through times of crisis and change. The discussion explores the theological implications of church conventions, the authority of scripture, and the enduring relevance of law and gospel. With a focus on mission, identity, and faithful witness, this episode highlights the importance of deep theological enga...2025-06-041h 18
Christendom and the WorldFaith, Hope, and Love: Debating Justification and Good WorksThis week on Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus responds to the video "Catholic vs Protestant: Is Faith Greater Than Love?" by The Logos Project, which critiques our original episode on “Faith, Hope, and Love.” Pastor Preus delves deeper into the theological virtues, emphasizing love as the greatest virtue flowing from true faith. He contrasts Lutheran and Roman Catholic views on justification, clarifying the relationship between faith and works, and discussing the distinctions between fulfillment and satisfaction in the law. The episode also explores the mystical union with Christ, the certainty of salvation grounded in God's promises, and the...2025-05-281h 00
Christendom and the WorldChristian Nationalism in Lutheran Perspective: With Jim WilshusenIn this episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus and Pastor Jim Wilshusen tackle recent debates over Christian nationalism in Lutheran circles. They discuss the growing conversation around Christendom, the role of the church in public life, and how Lutherans understand the relationship between church and state. From theological reflections to real-world implications, they explore what faithful political engagement looks like without compromising core doctrine. Whether you're deep in the debate or just curious, this episode offers a clear and thoughtful perspective. Korcok's piece https://www.canadianlutheran.ca/a-lutheran-response-to-christian-nationalism/ Stephenson's piece: https://www.gottesdienst.org/gottesblog/2025/2/2/a...2025-05-1439 min
Christendom and the WorldSeminex with Pastor Rolf Preus pt. 2In this episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus sits down with his father, Pastor Rolf Preus, for a candid and personal conversation about their journey through Lutheranism, focusing on their transition from the Missouri Synod to the Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS). Together, they explore the theological debates surrounding church authority, the doctrine of the ministry, and the broader implications of these disputes on their faith and church community. The discussion delves into the challenges of maintaining unity among Christians, the necessity of a biblical foundation for church governance, and the ways in which theological divisions shape...2025-04-3038 min
Christendom and the WorldSeminex with Pastor Rolf Preus pt. 1In this episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus sits down with his father, Pastor Rolf Preus, for a deep and personal conversation exploring the Seminex controversy, the theological legacy of the Preus family, and the broader historical struggles within the Missouri Synod. Together, they examine the historical and theological context surrounding the Seminex controversy, discussing key issues such as election, justification, and the role of faith. The conversation also addresses the influence of the anti-Missourian Brotherhood, the evolution of the Norwegian Synod, and the differing leadership approaches of Ralph Bohlmann and Robert Preus. In exploring these...2025-04-231h 27
Christendom and the WorldFaith, Hope, and Love In this episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus explores the three theological virtues of faith, hope, and love, emphasizing their interconnection and distinct roles in the Christian faith. He discusses how these virtues relate to God's promises, the importance of understanding their objects, and the distinction between preservation and perseverance in faith. The conversation culminates in the understanding that while faith fully possesses salvation through Christ, hope and love actively express and fulfill this faith in the believer's life. 2025-04-1651 min
Christendom and the WorldFrom Pulpit to Pew: With Pastor Jim WilshusenIn this episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus sits down with Pastor James Wilshusen for a wide-ranging conversation that explores themes such as the significance of baptism, the current state of the Lutheran Church, trends in church attendance, and how family dynamics impact religious practices. They also discuss belief in God amidst cultural shifts, the breakdown of communication in debates, and the role of education in understanding and living out the Christian faith. The conversation emphasizes the importance of doctrine in everyday life, the influence of culture on belief systems, and the vital role of preaching...2025-04-091h 06
Christendom and the WorldLarry Sanger's Remarkable Journey In this episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus explores the relationship between faith and the world through the lens of Larry Sanger's journey back to Christianity. He emphasizes the importance of questions in faith, the philosophical influences that can lead to skepticism, and the role of Scripture in understanding God. The conversation highlights how curiosity and inquiry are essential in the Christian faith, encouraging listeners to engage with their doubts and seek answers through the Word of God. 2025-04-0222 min
Christendom and the WorldEquity vs. Justice: A Christian Perspective In this episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus delves into the concepts of equity and justice, exploring their biblical foundations and implications for Christians. He contrasts progressive equity with formal equity, emphasizing the importance of natural law and civil law. The discussion highlights the necessity of written laws and the role of equity in applying these laws justly. Ultimately, the conversation underscores the Christian perspective on equity, advocating for a balance between strict adherence to the law and the application of mercy and humility in our duties and relationships. 2025-03-2648 min
Christendom and the WorldUnderstanding Christian ZionismIn this episode, Pastor Andrew Preus discusses the theological views of Pete Hegseth, particularly focusing on Christian Zionism and its implications for Israel and the church. He critiques the idea that Israel is solely a physical entity chosen by God, emphasizing the importance of faith over works. The conversation also delves into the concept of Christian nationalism, exploring the balance between church influence in society and the dangers of conflating political action with the gospel.2025-03-1915 min
Christendom and the WorldIntroduction In this podcast episode, Pastor Andrew Preus explores the concepts of Christendom and the world, discussing the dual nature of the church as both invisible and visible. He emphasizes the importance of faith in understanding the church and its teachings, while also addressing the challenges posed by the world, including the need for Christians to navigate their faith amidst societal pressures. The episode concludes with a discussion on the church's role in engaging with the world and the importance of sound theology in combating errors within Christendom. 2025-03-1323 min
Christ for UsLet Your Yes Be Yes: Catechetical Homily on the 2nd Commandment by Andrew PreusRev. Andrew Preus preaches on the 2nd Commandment for his Wednesday School students.
2024-09-1608 minChrist for UsLet Your Yes Be Yes: Catechetical Homily on the 2nd Commandment by Andrew PreusRev. Andrew Preus preaches on the 2nd Commandment for his Wednesday School students.
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Ringside PreachersBuilding Theologians with Guest Andrew PreusGuest: Rev. Andrew Preus, Trinity Lutheran New Haven Camp Trinity Academy Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, Eddie Switek, ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kzbp7...2023-09-071h 09
Sharper Iron from KFUO RadioGreater Love Has No One Than ThisRev. Andrew Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Haven, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study John 15:12-17.Jesus continues to teach concerning the new commandment that He gave previously in His Upper Room Discourse. His disciples’ love for each other is based on the love that He has shown and given them. Jesus’ love is the greatest of all, because He has laid down His life on behalf of all. He calls His disciples His friends because He tells them what He is doing. They did not choose Him, but Jesu...2023-03-2253 minSharper Iron from KFUO RadioO Savior, Rend the Heavens WideRev. Andrew Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Haven, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Lutheran Service Book #355, “O Savior, Rend the Heavens Wide.”This Advent hymn by Friedrich von Spee begins by looking forward to the Last Day, as we ask our Savior to come down with great might and take us to our eternal home. As God refreshes His creation, so He sends Jesus as the true King, for He is the shoot from the stump of Jesse. Knowing that Jesus is our hope, we pray for Him to c...2022-12-2154 minSharper Iron from KFUO RadioThe Psalter: Acrostics Aren’t Just for Poetry Geeks (Rebroadcast)(Enjoy some favorite previous Sharper Iron episodes as Pastor Appel moves to a new call. A new series for Advent begins November 28!)Rev. Andrew Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Haven, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Psalm 145.The structure of Psalm 145 as an acrostic poem serves to underline the complete nature of God’s reign as King over all. His Kingdom is eternal, calling forth praise from all people. Doxology and doctrine go hand-in-hand as one generation tells the next of who God is an...2022-11-2154 minSharper Iron from KFUO RadioAcrostics Aren’t Just for Poetry GeeksRev. Andrew Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Haven, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Psalm 145.The structure of Psalm 145 as an acrostic poem serves to underline the complete nature of God’s reign as King over all. His Kingdom is eternal, calling forth praise from all people. Doxology and doctrine go hand-in-hand as one generation tells the next of who God is and what He has done. The greatness of God’s kingdom is His righteousness, given by grace for Christ’s sake. For this righteousness, all of His works...2022-07-2854 minSharper Iron from KFUO RadioPeter Strengthens the SaintsRev. Andrew Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Haven, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Acts 9:32-43.Having related Saul’s conversion to Christianity, St. Luke now turns our attention once again to the Lord’s work through Peter, particularly as He prepares His apostle for what is about to happen in the spread of the Gospel to the Gentiles. Peter goes about the apostolic ministry by visiting established congregations in Lydda and Joppa. The work of strengthening the saints is important for the life of the Church. In Lydda, Pete...2022-05-1954 minSharper Iron from KFUO RadioServants Do Their Duty in FaithRev. Andrew Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Haven, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Luke 17:1-10.Jesus continues His teaching against greed and pride as He turns to His disciples. Obstacles to saving faith will be present in this world, and the consequences to those who set them up by false doctrine or false living are severe. Yet, at the same time, the Lord shows how much He values His little ones. His disciples should value them similarly by taking care both to rebuke sin and forgive sin. The...2022-03-1653 minSharper Iron from KFUO RadioSon of God and Son of ManRev. Andrew Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Haven, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Luke 3:21-38.In Jesus’ Baptism, the love of the Father for the Son is on full display. The fulfillment of the enthronement of the Son from Psalm 2 happens in a remarkably lowly way. The sinless Son of God stands in the Jordan River, baptized alongside sinners. In this way, the love of the Triune God for sinners is made manifest, the same love that is given to sinners in our Baptism into Christ. Having just re...2022-01-2054 minSharper Iron from KFUO RadioThe Prince and the PriestsRev. Andrew Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Haven, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Ezekiel 44:1-31.For the first time in his vision of the new temple, Ezekiel hears of the role of the prince. He is granted special access to sit and eat before the LORD. Even though the prince has a royal title, his main responsibilities revolve around the worship of God’s people. His duties point forward to Jesus, in whom the offices of King and Priest are combined and fulfilled. Ezekiel then sees who cannot en...2021-11-2254 minSharper Iron from KFUO RadioThe End Is HereRev. Andrew Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Haven, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Ezekiel 7:1-27.Ezekiel preaches with great urgency concerning the coming judgment of the LORD. He will bring the end upon His people; He will visit them with His disaster. His day is coming quickly; His appointed time has come. The people of Judah have forsaken the way of the LORD and turned to the way of idolatry, and so He will bring His anger upon them. No amount of wealth will save when the time...2021-09-2254 min
The Order of Knight GeorgeA Lutheran Conversation with Pastor Andrew PreusOn this episode we have a conversation with Pastor Andrew Preus of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, USA and St. Paul's Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa, USA, member congregations of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod2021-04-2339 min
Let's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Mark Preus Is In: Paganism in the U.S.Pastor Mark Preus of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Laramie, Wyoming, joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss paganism in the United States. Learn about St. Andrew's at standrewslaramie.org.2021-02-0555 min
The Order of Knight GeorgeAugsburg Panel - 2020 SpecialThe 2020 Special Edition of the Augsburg Panel:Featuring:1. Rev. Jakob Fjellander of the St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stockholm, Sweden (LK)2. Rev. Brandon Warr of St. Patrick’s Lutheran Church UAC in Chipley, Florida, USA (ELDoNA)3. Rev. Will Weedon of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hamel, Illinois, USA (LCMS)4. Rev. Michael Parker of the Growth Lutheran Network in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia (GLN)5. Rev. Scott Adkins of Bethesda Lutheran Church in Dresser, Wisconsin, USA (LCMC)6. Rev. Dr. Daniel Branco of Congregação Luterana da Reforma in Fortaleza, Brazil (OLCC)7. Rev. Fursan Zumot of Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jerusa...2020-12-302h 46Let's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Mark Preus Is In: Looking Ahead to 2021Pastor Mark Preus of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Laramie, Wyoming, joins Kip Allen on the front porch to look back on 2020 from a Lutheran point of view and discuss what are our hopes for 2021. Learn about St. Andrew's at standrewslaramie.org.2020-12-1855 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: 12 Days of ChristmasPastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss the 12 Days of Christmas.2020-12-1155 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Old Testament CustomsPastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss the differences between Old Testament customs and practices, and today.2020-10-2355 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Mark Preus Is In: What Makes A Good SchoolPastor Mark Preus of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Laramie, Wyoming, joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss what makes a good school. Learn about St. Andrew's at standrewslaramie.org.2020-10-0955 min
The Order of Knight GeorgeAugsburg Panel - July 2020Our panelists for the July 2020 Augsburg Panel, out later this month will be:Rev. David Preus, The Church in Palmar and the Church in La Piedra, Dominican Republic (LCMS)Rev. Paul Preus, Zion Lutheran Church, Ellendale, North Dakota, USA (LCMS)Rev. Andrew Preus, Trinity Lutheran Church, Guttenberg, and St. Paul's Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa, USA (LCMS)Our July Book of the Month is "Kenya Mission" by Vernon Grieger. Click here to purchase your own copy:www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/vernon-grieger/kenya-mission/paperback/product-1jw9rj88.htmlOrder the Order of Knight George merchandise click here:shop.spreadshirt.com.au...2020-09-161h 31Let's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Mark Preus Is In: Black Lives MatterPastor Mark Preus of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Laramie, Wyoming, joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss Black Lives Matter. Learn about St. Andrew's at standrewslaramie.org.2020-08-2100 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Mark Preus Is In: George FloydPastor Mark Preus of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Laramie, Wyoming, joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss the killing of George Floyd and subsequent happenings from a Biblical and Lutheran perspective. Learn about St. Andrew's at standrewslaramie.org.2020-06-0500 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Concerns of ParishionersPastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss the specific concerns of parishioners during the coronavirus pandemic.2020-05-0800 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Dual Parish in Time of PandemicPastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss the intricacies and challenges unique to multi-point parishes during times of pandemic.
Find the LCMS resources, including a message from President Harrison, at lcms.org/coronavirus.2020-04-0400 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: What it means to be LutheranPastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins host guest host Andy Bates on the front porch to talk about what what it means to be a Lutheran.2020-03-0700 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Death and ResurrectionPastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to talk about what happens between death and resurrection.2020-02-1400 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Holiday Blues (Rebroadcast) - 2019/11/29Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to talk about the Holiday Blues on this episode of Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In).
This is a rebroadcast from November 8, 2019.2019-11-2700 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Holiday Blues - 2019/11/08Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to talk about the Holiday Blues on this episode of Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In).2019-11-0900 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Mark Preus Is In: Extending Life - 2019/10/18Pastor Mark Preus from St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church and Campus Center in Laramie, Wyoming, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss if it’s ever okay to refuse to extend one’s life. Learn about St. Andrew’s at standrewslaramie.org.2019-10-1900 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Contemplating a Call - 2019/09/06Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to talk about what pastors go through when considering a call.2019-09-0600 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: 67th Regular Convention of the LCMS - 2019/08/02Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss the 67th Regular Convention of the LCMS on today’s Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In).2019-08-0200 min
Concord Matters from KFUO RadioContrition and Repentance: The Smalcald Articles --- 2019/06/25Host Rev. Joshua Scheer and guests Rev. Andy Wright and Rev. Andrew Preus discuss Part III, Article III: Of Repentance, paragraph 16-23, of the Smalcald Articles in the Book of Concord. Rev. Joshua Scheer is senior pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Rev. Andy Wright is pastor of Saint John Lutheran Church in Keystone, Iowa. Rev. Andrew Preus is pastor of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa.2019-06-254h 00Let's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Summer Families - 2019/6/21Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss parent and child relationships during the summer on today’s Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In).2019-06-2200 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Secular Religion - 2019/6/14Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss secular religion on today’s Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In).2019-06-1400 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Pushing LGBT Agenda on Christians - 2019/05/17Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss the latest legislative attempt to push the LGBT agenda on Christians.2019-05-1700 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Rural Ministry - 2019/03/22Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss the joys and challenges of rural ministry on today’s Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In).
Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.2019-03-2200 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Witnessing God's Love - 2019/03/15Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss how to explain to a non-believer about God’s love and mercy on today’s Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In).
Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.2019-03-1500 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Bigotry - 2019/03/08Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss anti-semitism and bigotry on Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In).
Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.2019-03-0800 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Mark Preus Is In: Hate - 2019/02/22Pastor Mark Preus from St. Andrew's Lutheran Church and Campus Center in Laramie, Wyoming, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss hate on today’s Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In). Learn about St. Andrew's at standrewslaramie.org.
Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.2019-02-2200 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Gender Neutral Parenting - 2019/02/15Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss the latest trend of gender neutral parenting.
Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.2019-02-1500 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Mark Preus Is In: Christmas Hymns - 2018/12/21Pastor Mark Preus from St. Andrew's Lutheran Church and Campus Center in Laramie, Wyoming, discusses lost Christmas hymns. Learn about St. Andrew's at standrewslaramie.org.
Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.2018-12-2100 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Genesis - 2018/11/30Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, and host Kip Allen discuss questions concerning the Book of Genesis.
Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.2018-11-3000 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Mark Preus Is In: Forgiveness - 2018/10/12Pastor Mark Preus from St. Andrew's Lutheran Church and Campus Center in Laramie, Wyoming, discusses the nature of forgiveness with host Kip Allen on Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In). Learn about St. Andrew's at standrewslaramie.org.
Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.2018-10-1200 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Due Process - 2018/09/21Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, and host Kip Allen discuss what Scripture says about due process.
Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.2018-09-2100 minConcord Matters from KFUO RadioMore About the Saints --- 2018/09/18Host Rev. Joshua Scheer and guests Rev. Andrew Preus and Rev. Lincoln Winter discuss Article XXI: The Invocation of the Saints in the Apology of the Augsburg Confession. Rev. Joshua Scheer is senior pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Rev. Andrew Preus is pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. Rev. Lincoln Winter is pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Wheatland, Wyoming.2018-09-184h 00Let's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In - 2018/08/31Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, and host Kip Allen discuss when a pastor needs a pastor.
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The Order of Knight GeorgeAugsburg Panel - September 2018For our September 2018 edition of the Augsburg Panel we are joined by:Rev. Wally Schiller of Barossa North Lutheran Parish, South Australia, Australia (LCA)Rev. Filmore Lorenz Alvarez of St. Mary's Lutheran Chruch, Philippines (ELDoNA)Rev. Andrew Preus of Trinity Lutheran Guttenberg and St. Paul's Lutheran McGregor, Iowa, USA(LCMS)Our September Book of the Month is "Repent and Believe: Concerning the Eternal Fate of a Christian Lost to Suicide" by Jake Zabel.Click here to purchase your own copy:www.lulu.com/shop/jake-zabel/repent-and-believe-concerning-the-eternal-fate-of-a-christian-lost-to-suicide/paperback/product-23735114.html2018-09-021h 13Concord Matters from KFUO RadioThe Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article XX --- 2018/08/28Host Rev. Joshua Scheer and guests Rev. Mike Grieve and Rev. Andrew Preus discuss Article XX: Good Works in the Apology of the Augsburg Confession. Rev. Joshua Scheer is senior pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Rev. Mike Grieve is Pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Golden, Illinois. Rev. Andrew Preus is pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa.2018-08-284h 00Let's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Angels - 2018/08/10Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, and host Kip Allen discuss what angels are and what happens to us when we die.
Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.2018-08-1000 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Bad People and Nihilism - 2018/07/13Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa and host Kip Allen discuss how bad people and actions can result in good. They also discuss the danger of nihilism and despair on Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In).
Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.2018-07-1600 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Catastrophic Life Events - 2018/06/29Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa and host Kip Allen discuss how Christians should reacts to catastrophic news, such as learning of a terminal illness, on Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In).
Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.2018-06-2900 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Mark Preus Is In: Suicide in America - 2018/06/15Suicide has been in the news lately with prominent people taking their own lives. Suicide in the United States is on the rise, with nearly 45,000 thousand people ending their own lives each year. It’s the second leading cause of death for people between the ages of 10 and 34. Suicide touches the lives of many. What causes it and what should we as Christians do about it? Host Kip Allen speaks with Pastor Mark Preus from St. Andrew's Lutheran Church and Campus Center in Laramie, Wyoming, about suicide on today’s episode. Learn about St. Andrew's at standrewslaramie.org.
Send us your...2018-06-1500 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioLet’s Talk! The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In - 2018/06/08Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa and host Kip Allen discuss religious liberty and the implications of the Masterpiece Cakeshop Supreme Court Case on Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In).
Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.2018-06-0800 min
Cross Defense from KFUO RadioOur Theology Is All About Jesus --- 2018/05/28Guests Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa, and Rev. Samuel Bobby from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Aberdeen, South Dakota, join host Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, Senior Pastor at Hope Lutheran Church in Aurora, Colorado, and author of the book Has American Christianity Failed?, to discuss Francis Pieper’s Christliche Dogmatik, or Christian Dogmatics, so that you know why you believe what you believe so that you will be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks for the hope that you have in the totality of who Jesu...2018-05-306h 00Cross Defense from KFUO RadioHow Can We Be Sure? --- 2018/04/30Today's conversation covers how we can be sure about theology, what we believe, and what we confess. Guests Rev. Sean Daenzer from Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend and Peace Lutheran Church in Barney, North Dakota, and Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa, join host Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, Senior Pastor at Hope Lutheran Church in Aurora, Colorado, and author of the book Has American Christianity Failed?, to discuss Francis Pieper’s Christliche Dogmatik, or Christian Dogmatics, so that you know why you believe what you believe so that you wi...2018-04-306h 00Let's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioLet’s Talk! The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In - 2018/04/13When did Jesus realize his true nature and what was to be his fate? The Bible only covers Jesus’ birth, when He and his family visited Jerusalem when he was 12, and the final three years of his life. What does Scripture say about Jesus knowing his divinity? Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa and host Kip Allen discuss this issue on Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In).
Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.2018-04-1700 minCross Defense from KFUO RadioOur Theology Is All About Jesus --- 2018/04/16Guests Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa, and Rev. Samuel Bobby from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Aberdeen, South Dakota, join host Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, Senior Pastor at Hope Lutheran Church in Aurora, Colorado, and author of the book Has American Christianity Failed?, to discuss Francis Pieper’s Christliche Dogmatik, or Christian Dogmatics, so that you know why you believe what you believe so that you will be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks for the hope that you have in the totality of who Jesu...2018-04-176h 00Cross Defense from KFUO RadioDon’t Drop the Pope Bomb at Catholic Weddings --- 2018/02/26Today’s conversation covers the happy mistakes of heterodoxy, the consistent inconsistency of sin and unbelief, dropping the Pope bomb at Catholic weddings, and the conviction of the truth as a product of the Gospel. Guests Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa, and Rev. Adam Filipek from Holy Cross Lutheran Church and Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lidgerwood, North Dakota, discuss Francis Pieper’s Christliche Dogmatik, or Christian Dogmatics, so that you know why you believe what you believe so that you will be prepared to give an answer to ever...2018-02-266h 00Cross Defense from KFUO RadioThere is No Minimum Dose of Grace --- 2018/02/19Today’s conversation covers whether there is a minimum dose of grace, being aware of the theological thieves, whether you have to be a Lutheran to be saved, and all theology bending toward pastoral care. Guests Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, Senior Pastor at Hope Lutheran Church in Aurora, Colorado, and author of the book Has American Christianity Failed?, discuss Francis Pieper’s Christliche Dogmatik, or Christian Dogmatics, so that you know why you believe what you believe so that you will be prepared to give...2018-02-196h 00Let's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioLet’s Talk! The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In (Evil & Justice) - 2018/02/16We welcome guest pastor Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. He and host Kip Allen talk about the school shooting in Parkland, FL, what justice really means, justice versus vengeance, and forgiving our enemies.
Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.2018-02-1600 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Mark Preus Is In - 2018/01/26We welcome guest pastor Rev. Mark Preus from St. Andrew's Lutheran Church and Campus Center in Laramie, Wyoming. Learn about St. Andrew's at standrewslaramie.org. Rev. Preus and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions:
Is a funeral also for the dead?
Do we pray for the dead?
Is cremation wrong?
Is organ donation acceptable?
How can we be ready for death?
Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.
Music for "Let's Talk! The Pastor Is In" is Rev. Fred Baue's rendition of "All Glory, Laud, and Honor" on his album "...2018-01-2600 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioLet’s Talk! The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In (Mortality) - 2018/01/19We welcome guest pastor Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. He and host Kip Allen dive into questions about mortality, death, funerals, Church Triumphant & Militant, and dying in Christ.
Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.2018-01-1900 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In - 2017/12/22We welcome guest pastor Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions:
Why do so many people get depressed around Christmas, which is supposed to be a happy time for family and the church?
How do we handle loneliness?
How do people without Christian faith fully understand creation?
How do we understand First Article gifts?
Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.2017-12-2300 minCross Defense from KFUO RadioMen’s Opinions Make Only a Spineless Theology --- 2017/12/11Listen to your worldview demolition special, breaking down the stronghold bad opinions of our enemy and setting up shop with the mighty fortress of our Lord’s most holy and inerrant, inspired, and unending Word. Today’s conversation covers the standard of propositional truths, men’s opinions make only a spineless theology, hold on and speak for yourself, and Pastor Preus goes on ranting. Guests Rev. Adam DeGroot, LCMS Domestic Missionary Pastor currently building network support for his call to St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Albequerque, New Mexico, and Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul L...2017-12-126h 00Concord Matters from KFUO RadioThe End! [Of Article V (III)] --- 2017/11/28Host Rev. Joshua Scheer and guests Rev. Andrew Preus and Rev. Mike Grieve finish discussing Article V (III): Of Love and the Fulfilling of the Law in the Apology of the Augsburg Confession, paragraphs 272-279. Rev. Joshua Scheer is senior pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Rev. Andrew Preus is pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. Rev. Mike Grieve is pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Golden, Illinois.Keywords2017-11-294h 00Let's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In - 2017/11/24We welcome guest pastor Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions:
What do dogs teach us about God?
Is standing and giving "testimony" right for a Lutheran?
Can you say you let God into your heart, or is He already there?
Is Baptism as human decision or divinely guided?
Why is there differing language in the Apostle' and Nicene Creeds?
Today's program is a rebroadcast from November 3, 2017.
Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our...2017-11-2800 minCross Defense from KFUO RadioIs the Conscience Still Relevant? --- 2017/11/13Today’s conversation covers where authority lies in the church, whether the conscience is still relevant, prattling, raving, crying, and gabbling, and starting with the text and ending with the text. Guests Rev. Adam DeGroot, LCMS Domestic Missionary Pastor currently building network support for his call to St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Albequerque, New Mexico, and Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa, discuss Francis Pieper’s Christliche Dogmatik, or Christian Dogmatics, so that you know why you believe what you believe so that you will be prepared to give an a...2017-11-146h 00Let's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In - 2017/11/03We welcome guest pastor Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions:
What do dogs teach us about God?
Is standing and giving "testimony" right for a Lutheran?
Can you say you let God into your heart, or is He already there?
Is Baptism as human decision or divinely guided?
Why is there differing language in the Apostle' and Nicene Creeds?
Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.2017-11-0300 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In - 2017/10/13We welcome guest pastor Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions:
What does it mean to be a Lutheran?
What is communion for a Lutheran, versus what a Catholic believes?
How do we talk about the office of the Pope as antichrist?
Does a Lutheran have to be a creationist?
What about all of the naysayers of creationism?
Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.2017-10-1400 minConcord Matters from KFUO RadioThe Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article V (III) --- 2017/09/19Host Rev. Charles Henrickson and guests Rev. Andrew Preus and Rev. Rod Zwonitzer discuss Article V (III): Of Love and the Fulfilling of the Law in the Apology of the Augsburg Confession. Rev. Charles Henrickson is pastor of St. Matthew-Bonne Terre, Missouri. Rev. Andrew Preus is pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. Rev. Rod Zwonitzer is retired and lives in The Villages, Florida.2017-09-194h 00Cross Defense from KFUO RadioChristianity Is Not a Philosophy --- 2017/09/18Today’s conversation covers theology as bad aptitude, the habit of excellent theology, Christianity as not the same thing as philosophy, and being non-Schmuckerites and the U.A.C. (Unaltered Augsburg Confession). Guests Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa, Rev. Adam DeGroot, LCMS Domestic Missionary Pastor currently building network support for his call to St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Albequerque, New Mexico, discuss Francis Pieper’s Christliche Dogmatik, or Christian Dogmatics, so that you know why you believe what you believe so that you will be prepared to give an a...2017-09-186h 00Let's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Mark Preus Is In - 2017/08/18We welcome guest pastor Rev. Mark Preus from St. Andrew's Lutheran Church and Campus Center in Laramie, Wyoming. Learn about St. Andrew's at standrewslaramie.org. Rev. Preus and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions:
What happens in marriages of different faiths?
What do other denominations believe about original sin and the devil being present in the world?
Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.
Music for "Let's Talk! The Pastor Is In" is Rev. Fred Baue's rendition of "All Glory, Laud, and Honor" on his album "The Great Dance, Church...2017-08-1800 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In - 2017/07/28We welcome guest pastor Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions:
Do we overthink the Bible?
Do things ever not translate well into English?
What is the message of the Bible?
How do you have faith like a child?
What’s the most difficult question a parishioner has asked?
Does the Hebrew word "fear" have a different connotation than the English word?
What’s the easiest question to answer as a pastor?
Why did the centurion in John 13 humble himself befo...2017-08-0100 minCross Defense from KFUO RadioThe Reversal of Fit and the Hegelian Insanity of Context --- 2017/07/17Today’s conversation covers the "In-Your-Place" Christ who has done everything, Hegelian progress undermining the absoluteness of Christianity, the ecumenical movement as an empty shell without judgement, and context (history) versus clarity (scripture). Guests Rev. Timothy Winterstein from Faith Lutheran Church in East Wenatchee, Washington, and Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa, discuss Francis Pieper’s Christliche Dogmatik, or Christian Dogmatics, so that you know why you believe what you believe so that you will be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks for the hope that you...2017-07-176h 00Let's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In - 2017/06/09We welcome guest pastor Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions:
Are dual-parish arrangments like the arrangements years ago with traveling pastors among American settlers?
Who is the Andrew Preus family, and what are your hobbies?
What is the Biblical role of children in the life of a Christian?
Is it sinful for a Lutheran to marry and not want children?
If children are an integral part of marriage, what of older people past child-bearing age marrying?
Does the 4th...2017-06-1000 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Mark Preus Is In - 2017/05/19We welcome guest pastor Rev. Mark Preus from St. Andrew's Lutheran Church and Campus Center in Laramie, Wyoming. Learn about St. Andrew's at standrewslaramie.org. Rev. Preus and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions:
When my departed wife and current wife meet in heaven, what will happen?
Listener question from Jeff in Florida: Is communion called "communion" because Jesus’s body and blood commune with us, or that the elements commune with each other, or is it something else?
How can an alcoholic approach taking wine at communion when he’s afraid of relapsing?
What happens to the body...2017-05-1900 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In - 2017/05/12We welcome guest pastor Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions:
When unbelievers do good things, is that to show us as Christians what we could do? What does it mean to be a morally good unbeliever?
How do you explain tragedy or death to a child?
How do parents explain divorce to their children?
How do you deal with not knowing whether or not your parents (or another loved one) is saved?
Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo...2017-05-1200 minCross Defense from KFUO RadioThe Lost Title Episodes, 002 --- 2017/05/01Cross Defense is your weekly dose of knowing why you believe what you believe so that you will be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks for the hope that you have in the totality of who Jesus is, what Jesus has done, and what Jesus is coming again to do. Guests Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa, and Rev. Paul Preus from Zion Lutheran Church in Ellendale, North Dakota, join host Rev. Jonathan Fisk to continue sharpening iron in an ongoing study of Francis Pieper’s Ch...2017-05-026h 00Let's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In - 2017/03/31We welcome guest pastor Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions:
Regarding Corporate Confession in the Divine Service, when I say "I'm heartily sorry for my sins," and yet I keep sinning, does that mean I'm not sorry for my sins?
Question from a listener: How can I get my wife to give Lutheranism, and the local LCMS church, a fair chance? She is very much into a non-denominational marketing church that is more about entertaining than actually talking about...2017-03-3100 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Mark Preus Is In - 2017/03/24We welcome guest pastor Rev. Mark Preus from St. Andrew's Lutheran Church and Campus Center in Laramie, Wyoming. Learn about St. Andrew's at standrewslaramie.org. Rev. Preus and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions:
Associated Press quote regarding Church of the Holy Sepulchre that houses the tomb from which Jesus rose to heaven.
Why did Jesus descend into hell?
Can anything be done to keep religious reporting truthful?
Is a liberal arts education useful? Find Rev. Preus's suggested book, "The Devil Knows Latin" by E Christian Kopff, at Amazon.com.
What is intelligent design and does it fit...2017-03-2400 minLet's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioThe Rev. Andrew Preus Is In - 2017/03/10We welcome guest pastor Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions:
How often do I need to go to church?
How often do I need to take communion?
Do we need to have confession and absolution in every service?
Is "drive-by" communion an acceptable practice? Why does it feel strange? Should elders be giving the elements?
Do good people who are not Christians go to hell?
Are near-death experiences real things?
Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with...2017-03-1100 minCross Defense from KFUO RadioChristianity Stands Set Apart --- 2017/03/06Cross Defense is your weekly dose of knowing why you believe what you believe so that you will be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks for the hope that you have in the totality of who Jesus is, what Jesus has done, and what Jesus is coming again to do. Guests Rev. Andrew Preus and Rev. Paul Preus join host Rev. Jonathan Fisk to continue sharpening iron in an ongoing study of Francis Pieper’s Christliche Dogmatik, or Christian Dogmatics, a defense of the Christian faith based on the premise that Scripture Alone is our foundation. Today’s to...2017-03-076h 00
The Student Union from KFUO RadioSt. Andrew, Apostle --- 2016/11/30Join us as we discuss "St. Andrew, Apostle" with Rev. Mark Preus, campus pastor at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church and Campus Center in Laramie, WY.2016-11-3000 minConcord Matters from KFUO RadioThe Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article I & II --- 2016/11/29Host Rev. Charles Henrickson and guests Rev. Andrew Preus and Rev. John Preus discuss Article I: God and Article II: Original Sin, paragraphs 1-11, in the Apology of the Augsburg Confession. Charles Henrickson is pastor of St. Matthew-Bonne Terre, Missouri. Andrew Preus is pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. John Preus is pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton, Iowa.2016-11-294h 00Cross Defense from KFUO RadioScripture: "God’s Book" --- 2016/11/21Guests Rev. Andrew Preus and Rev. Paul Preus join new host Rev. Jonathan Fisk in an ongoing study of Francis Pieper’s Christliche Dogmatik, or Christian Dogmatics. We maintain that Scripture, by virtue of a singular divine act of inspiration, is God’s own infallible word, "God’s book." Rev. Andrew Preus is pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. Rev. Paul Preus is pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Ellendale, North Dakota.
Find your copy of Pieper’s Dogmatics at cph.org.2016-11-216h 00
Steadfast ThrowdownMarket-Style EvangelismIs Christian evangelism just a matter of “selling a product” called the Gospel of Jesus Christ? How might that approach to the Church’s mission be “enthusiasm”? (Uh, what’s that?) Pr. Andrew Preus discusses his article, “Market-Style Evangelism,” and how it’s better to be limited by the ways that God gives in His Word. Read Pr. … Continue reading Market-Style Evangelism →2014-11-1700 min