Shows
Bro Pod w/ Scott and ToddBPST Special Episode (Scott Speaks) – “Algorithm Schmalgorithm…”I begin the show with a few quick updates including an update on a potential future We-watchables. I then dive into the main topic of the evening…what the hell is going on with my social media algorithms?!?!Sponsors: ScottyJ’s album, YouTube, MetaScotty Js YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV3WWSlwDKYf7P5k4XdP3zAIG & Twitter: the_bro_pod, littleBquotesE-mail the show!: thebropodnetwork@gmail.comBuy Merch!!: thebropod.threadless.comOur Website: … Continue reading "BPST Special Episode (Scott Speaks) – “Algorithm Schmalgorithm…”"
2025-09-2833 min
Bro Pod w/ Scott and ToddBPST Special Episode (Scott Speaks) – “Vegas Baby, Vegas…”I’m off to the Mecca…so I talk about the allure, how it started for me, how it’s still going for me, and how Vegas will NEVER DIE!!Sponsors: ScottyJ’s album, McDonald’s, Dunkin DonutsScotty Js YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV3WWSlwDKYf7P5k4XdP3zAIG & Twitter: the_bro_pod, littleBquotesE-mail the show!: thebropodnetwork@gmail.comBuy Merch!!: thebropod.threadless.comOur Website: www.bropodnetwork.comhttps://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/the-bro-pod/
2025-09-1731 min
Bro Pod w/ Scott and ToddBPST 2025.09.02 – “Pounding Away”The show begins with a quick chat about college (and then pro) football. We chat quickly about Trav and Tay (17:30) and then move on to “back to school” chat. We smoothly talk tennis (32:00) for 5 minutes and then get to the updated seasonal Swig menu! Todd is getting an MRI (57:30), cause he’s … Continue reading "BPST 2025.09.02 – “Pounding Away”"
2025-09-031h 15
Bro Pod w/ Scott and ToddBPST 2025.08.21 – “Did you grab a bag of Dick’s?”We start the show discussing other podcasts, as you do, and then talked about the calculators you have to have for high school/college. Todd catches us up (9:00) on his German travels, and we do bad accents for 25 minutes. We then discuss my trip to Seattle (36:00) last week and the odd plane events … Continue reading "BPST 2025.08.21 – “Did you grab a bag of Dick’s?”"
2025-08-241h 26
Bro Pod w/ Scott and ToddBPST Special Episode (Scott Speaks) – “Airline Travel Ish”I had a couple crazy travel experiences in the past 36 hours…I tell you about them. Also, humanity has yet again failed me…and I let you know ALL about that too.Sponsors: ScottyJ’s album, Delta, FrontierScotty Js YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV3WWSlwDKYf7P5k4XdP3zAIG & Twitter: the_bro_pod, littleBquotesE-mail the show!: thebropodnetwork@gmail.comBuy Merch!!: thebropod.threadless.comOur Website: www.bropodnetwork.comhttps://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/the-bro-pod/
2025-08-1737 min
Bro Pod w/ Scott and ToddBPST 2025.08.05 – “Cronchy”The show begins (and continues) with some food chat, candy specifically, movie candy more specifically. We then discuss (27:30) my new obsession, Swig, and basically the entire menu. We chat about a recent gift Todd got me (56:00), and we then jump into crypto (66:00) chat, which leads to us closing the show with an … Continue reading "BPST 2025.08.05 – “Cronchy”"
2025-08-101h 27
Bro Pod w/ Scott and ToddBPST 2025.07.30 – “Motels vs Hotels”We start the show talking about various hotel rooms and the pros and cons. We dive deep (14:00) into the economics of paying for ads or not with streaming services. Spent another handful of minutes (28:00) talking about various Swig flavors. We talk (46:30) about some current event topics including the ESPYs, Todd seeing a … Continue reading "BPST 2025.07.30 – “Motels vs Hotels”"
2025-08-031h 32
Referrals Done Right#97 - Turning Pain Into Purpose with Todd MooreIn this powerful episode, Scott sits down with Todd Moore, a former law enforcement officer turned successful insurance agency owner, to discuss resilience, mental health, and finding purpose in life and business. After two decades on the front lines as a firefighter, first responder, and sheriff’s lieutenant, Todd opens up about the trauma he experienced, his near breaking point, and how he learned to transform pain into perspective.Todd shares how he’s now on a mission to help others create happiness through intentional mindset shifts, gratitude practices, and authentic connections. This heartfelt conversation is a must...
2025-07-0444 min
THE BOLT PodcastBuilding Niche Powerhouses: Leadership, Growth, and Positivity with Scott HubbleScott Hubble is an entrepreneurial leader who has transformed niche RV companies into industry powerhouses through market insight, people-focused leadership, and resilience. With a background in accounting, law, and business, Scott revolutionized the teardrop trailer market by blending European design with Amish craftsmanship, turning a stagnant product into a thriving business at nuCamp . His leadership philosophy centers around the belief that "people matter most," fostering cultures of innovation and care that drive success. Now, with Awaken RV, Scott is applying his approach to disrupt the molded fiberglass trailer market. Despite personal challenges, his "forward-failing" mindset drives his belief that...
2025-04-0855 min
The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd WestraEp #472 Scott Hayford: How to Help Tech Startups Succeed in Government Acquisitions📍Full episode details here: https://links.growthandscaling.com/472Welcome back to The Growth and Scaling Podcast! Join us as Scott Hayford, Founder and CEO of BlackHays Group, discusses how his firm helps tech startups secure government contracts with a focus on sustainability and long-term relationships. From a solo venture to a team of 22, his approach has helped clients secure $15-$17 million in awards while extending their runway and avoiding costly consultants.Scott emphasizes the flexibility of his work model, allowing team members to contr...
2025-03-0533 min
Give and TakeEpisode 277: Pure Excess: Capitalism and the Commodity, with Todd McGowanMy guest is Todd McGowan. HIs newest book is Pure Excess: Capitalism and the Commodity. In it he forges a new theory of capitalism as a system based on the production of more than what we need: pure excess. He argues that the promise of more―more wealth, more enjoyment, more opportunity, without requiring any sacrifice―is the essence of capitalism. Previous socioeconomic systems set up some form of the social good as their focus. Capitalism, however, represents a revolutionary turn away from the good and the useful toward excessive growth, which now threatens the habitability of the planet.
2025-02-151h 14Give and TakeEpisode 268: Embracing Alienation, with Todd McGowanMy guest is Todd McGowan. Todd teaches theory and film at the University of Vermont. In his new book Embracing Alienation, McGowan offers a completely different take on alienation, claiming that the effort to overcome it is not a radical response to the current state of things but a failure to see the constitutive power of alienation for all of us. Instead of trying to overcome alienation and accede to an unalienated existence, it argues, we should instead redeem alienation as an existential and political program.
Engaging with Shakespeare’s great tragedies, contemporary films such as Don’t Wo...
2024-11-301h 15THE BOLT PodcastThe Future of Leadership: Transformative Insights from Leadership Expert Scott J. AllenUnlock the secrets of true leadership with our special guest, Scott J. Allen, Ph.D., an esteemed educator and leadership consultant, as we dissect the powerful role of influence. Forget about authority and hierarchy; Scott and I discuss how authentic leadership emerges from genuine inspiration and trust, rather than mere positional power. We also tackle the paradox of historical figures who wielded influence destructively, exploring the necessity of a strong moral compass to navigate ethical quandaries in leadership.In a candid conversation about vulnerability in leadership, we confront the isolation often felt at the top. I share...
2024-11-121h 19
The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd WestraEp#447 Claudia Scott: How Claudia Scott Transforms Startups in Northwest ArkansasFull episode details here: https://links.growthandscaling.com/447
Join us for an exciting episode featuring Claudia Scott, a key player in Northwest Arkansas's entrepreneurial scene! As the Director of the Kiva Northwest Arkansas Hub and head of inclusive entrepreneurship at Startup Junkie, Claudia empowers underserved entrepreneurs.
Hear how she helped a woman turn a failed candy business into a success with Kiva loans and Startup Junkie's support. Claudia also tackles post-COVID economic challenges and the region's shift from a Walmart-centric economy to a thriving startup hub.
Don't miss "How Claudia Scott Transforms Startups...
2024-09-1125 min
The Shatterproof EntrepreneurGet Personal: Transitioning Church Leadership for Growth Beyond 200 People with Todd TolsonEpisode 30 Description: “Church growth is just as mechanical as it is spiritual. There's a lot of crossover between church growth and business growth.” —Todd TolsonReaching 200 attendees is a make-or-break moment for any church. It's the divide between stagnation and the potential for exponential growth. However, breaking through this invisible ceiling requires changes— in leadership, in programming, in community outreach.Todd Tolson has over 30 years of experience in vocational ministry. Through the implementation of strategic growth practices, he helped plant and grow multiple churches. Todd now...
2024-07-2223 min
THE LOADED RADIO PODCAST: Heavy Metal News, Interviews & CommentaryBUCKCHERRY's JOSH TODD & CAPSTAN's SCOTT FISHER On The Loaded Radio Podcast BUCKCHERRY singer Josh Todd joins us on this week's edition of The Loaded Radio Podcast as well as CAPSTAN drummer Scott Fisher BUCKCHERRY fans, rejoice! This week on The Loaded Radio Podcast, frontman Josh Todd is taking the mic and dishing on all things rock n' roll. Buckle up for a wild ride filled with scorching guitar riffs, electrifying anecdotes, and a peek behind the curtain of BUCKCHERRY's creative process. BUCKCHERRY: Rock Royalty with a California Edge Formed in 1995, BUCKCHERRY has carved their name into...
2024-06-2634 min
the bro pod with scott and toddBPST Episode 250 - "The 250th Bro Pod with Scott and Todd"We kick off the show catching up on Todd's life and events to start our 250th (!!) episode, including his "forty flourth" birthday and some Orchid shows all over I-95. We give an update (39:00) on the location of the SB Mowing YouTube page, and then chat about (52:30) the time where we were closest to death. We close out with some basketball talk (67:00) that might surprise you...
Sponsors: ScottyJ's album, SBMowing, Pauly Gees, Pillsbury Orange Rolls
Scotty Js YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV3WWSlwDKYf7P5k4XdP3zA
IG & Twitter: the_bro...
2024-05-191h 25
Optimized Advisor PodcastBack To School College Planning Optimization with Todd Kelly & Andy Hickman, Cumulus College QuestOn this week’s episode Scott was joined virtually by Todd Kelly & Andy Hickman, Co-Founders of Cumulus College Quest, the college planning partners for Financial Professionals. About our guests...Todd M. Kelly is known nationwide as a leading authority in the area of college planning. In addition, Todd co-wrote and developed a curriculum for and trained thousands of financial professionals on how properly assist their clients through the complex maze that is college planning. He has also co-created numerous programs and owns several college planning companies designed to assist both families and advisors. Along with his business partner...
2023-08-2554 min
The Todd Hartley ShowShine During Your Biggest Moments in Life with David Meerman ScottDiscover how this 12x bestselling author has seized hot topics, newsjacked for publicity, leveraged key marketing strategies, and impacted millions around the world. David Meerman Scott is Todd's fellow Tony Robbins Faculty Speaker and they dig in on how you can best prepare to shine during your biggest moments in life in this episode. Learn more about David Meerman Scott HEREWant to learn more about me or growing your business look below . . .Take the Predictable Revenue Scorecard assessment HERE.Grab my book Accelerating YES! HERE.
2023-07-0340 min
The Profit Lifestyle for Fitness EntrepreneursEpisode 85: Making Huge Profits With Delivered Meals To Your Clients- With Todd Abrams, The CEO & CoFounder of Icon MealsYou’ve heard that you should sell supplements because your clients will buy them from someplace else- so you may as well make extra money off of them, correct?Well there’s something that is a MUCH bigger need than supplements that your customers are buying from someone else every single day of their lives…FOOD.You can make an extra $240 - $480 per month, in PROFIT (not revenue)... with about 5 minutes of extra work.And who better to talk about...
2023-03-031h 00
IT'S GETTING HARDER TO REMEMBER THE 90'SIGHTRT90'S INTERVIEW- TODD VIERKTHIS EPISODE SCOTT INTERVIEWS TODD VIERK,OWNER OF ALBE'S BMX AND SKATE SHOP AND THE EPICENTER OF THE DETROIT SKATE AND MUSIC SCENE! ENJOY.
2022-11-1630 min
The Luxury Item with Scott KerrS06 E01: Todd Snyder, Fashion Designer at Todd SnyderHigh-end American menswear designer and entrepreneur Todd Snyder speaks with Scott Kerr about launching and growing his namesake brand in 2011 after heading up menswear at J. Crew. Todd discusses how designing for the modern American male has changed since his days at Ralph Lauren and J. Crew, finding success in shifting to a direct-to-consumer model early on, and how being acquired by American Eagle Outfitters has been key to the company's growth. Famous for his collaborations with American heritage brands like New Balance, Timex, Clarks, L.L. Bean and others, Todd talks about the cultural capital he brings to these...
2022-03-0145 min
Leave Your MarkNudged into a Basketball Journey with Todd WrightSend us a textIn this episode, I speak with Todd Wright. Todd is the Vice President of Player Performance and Assistant Coach for the Los Angeles Clippers. He is currently finishing his second season with the Clippers. Before his time with the Clippers, Todd spent four years with the Philadelphia 76ers as an Assistant Coach and Head of Strength and Conditioning. Before the NBA, Todd spent 21 years in college basketball and helped his teams reach 19 out of 21 NCAA tournaments, including 17 consecutive trips to the NCAA tournament with teams at Clemson and Texas. Todd had the privilege t...
2021-08-031h 14
Single to SealedChanging Your Perspective On Dating with Todd SylvesterEpisode NotesHi there! Thanks for tuning into this episode with us.Why does everyone always say: "Perspective is everything"? Well, lets find that out today with Todd Sylvester! You may think your comments like, "I hate dating!", "Dating just sucks!", "I am just wasting my time!" are harmless, and we are here to chat with Todd about why they are not! Don't miss this inspiring, uplifting, informative, and fun episode!*Todd is a powerful Mindset Coach for those struggling with with drug or alcohol addiction, anxiety, depression, self-hatred, etc., where he provides...
2021-03-0100 min
Offshore Explorer with Scott DodgsonBabble Part 2As the year draws to a close, Scott and Todd reminisce about the past year of the podcast and some of the most popular episodes. They also discuss the origin of the podcast as well as plans for the future. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScintilliansRead the Blog: https://offshoreexplorer.blogspot.com/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OffshoreexplorerOffshore Ships Locker: https://www.offshoreshipslocker.com/Paulette McWilliams' A Woman's Story
2020-12-3047 minGive and TakeEpisode 239: The Campaign of Miner Bo, with Todd DreznerMy guest is Todd Drezner. His newest film is The Campaign of Miner Bo. It’s probably safe to say that Bo Copley never expected to run for U.S. Senate. A lifelong resident of Mingo County, West Virginia, Copley worked in the coal industry for 11 years until he was laid off on September 18, 2015.
In May of 2016, Copley was invited to join a roundtable discussion with Hillary Clinton, who was campaigning in West Virginia before the state’s presidential primary. Copley, his voice breaking, showed Clinton a picture of his three children and challenged her assertion that she...
2020-09-0233 min
Offshore Explorer with Scott DodgsonBabbleScott and Todd discuss various topics, including different types of sailors, the Phoenicians, how to survive a hurricane, the importance of place, sailing history, and some potential upcoming guests and stories. Where does Scott find those amazing boat pictures? Scott battles a rat on his boat. What kind of food to bring on a long voyage. And more! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScintilliansBuy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/offshoreexplorerPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/OffshoreexplorerLinks: Boat Hurricane Preparation: https://www.boatus.com/ma...
2020-08-1251 min
The Rainmaking PodcastTRP 12: Business Recovery starts with Culture and People with Todd CohenIn this episode of The Rainmaking Podcast, host Scott Love speaks with Todd Cohen, author of Everyone’s in Sales, about how professionals can embrace a sales mindset to drive business growth without feeling “salesy”. Todd explains that selling isn’t just for salespeople—every professional, regardless of industry, is responsible for building relationships, creating trust, and influencing decisions. He emphasizes that rainmaking is about leadership, communication, and delivering value, not aggressive pitching or transactional selling.Key topics include how professionals can reframe sales as problem-solving, the importance of building a personal brand that attracts opportunities, and how storyt...
2020-08-0730 min
Texas Appellate Law PodcastTransition from Bench to Practice and Judicial Mental Health | Justice Scott FieldTodd and Jody talk with Former Justice Scott Field, Third Court of Appeals, about transitioning from the bench to private practice and judicial mental health. Justice Field shares insights from the bench on effective advocacy and opens up about difficult times that judges have from some of the issues that they face.
Please contact Todd and Jody with questions, suggestions, or feedback on the episodes:
Todd todd@appealsplus.com Jody jody.sanders@kellyhart.com
Information on items discussed:
Scott Field: https://www.butlersnow...
2020-04-0732 min
Beyond The BenchBTB-Episode 33 - 8 Questions with Aaron, Scott and Todd!In this episode we talk through eight different questions, have some fun and learn some more about each other. 1-Favorite movie? 2-Glass half full or half empty? 3-Go to music? 4-Favorite thing about your job? 5-Ever have a nickname? 6-Introvert or extrovert? 7- Favorite family recipe? 8-Favorite teacher or coach? We had fun recording the episode and hope you enjoy it too. Thank You for listening. Contact us at beyondthebenchgls@gmail.com with questions, comments or suggestions.
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2019-09-3051 min
Money IssuesStartup Showcase: Talking with CEO Todd UngerWhen Todd Unger was working for AOL many years ago, people told him he was nuts. "You're crazy! This is all a fad!" Well, who's nuts now? Media has come so far in the last couple decades, and Todd is no stranger to it.
Old institutions are becoming digitized to keep up with the advancement of media. Ford is becoming a software company, newspapers are becoming online-only, and even Todd's company, the American Medical Association, has moved onto digital journals. The influence of companies is greater than it ever was and nowhere as great as it ever...
2018-11-1316 minGive and TakeEpisode 131: Why Theory, with Todd McGowan and Ryan EngleyMy guests are Todd McGowan and Ryan Engley. They are the co-hosts of Why Theory, a podcast that brings continental philosophy and psychoanalytic theory together to examine cultural phenomenon.Special Guests: Ryan Engley and Todd McGowan.
2018-10-191h 17
New Persuasive WordsBullgeschichte Session, with Todd LittletonOccasionally we invite someone on to talk with us about a host of things, or whatever comes to mind. We call it a "Bullgeschicte" Session. Our guest for this episode is Todd Littleton. He's a pastor, writer, consultant, professor, blogger and podcaster. We talk love, death, necrophobia and food. Special Guest: Todd Littleton.
2018-03-2930 minGive and TakeEpisode 70: Only a Joke Can Save Us: A Theory of Comedy, with Todd McGowanMy guest is Todd McGowan. He teaches courses in film theory, history, and genre at the University of Vermont. His areas of interest include Hegel, psychoanalysis, and existentialism, and the intersection of these lines of thought with the cinema. He's the author of numerous books, including most recently Only a Joke Can Save Us: A Theory of Comedy. Special Guest: Todd McGowan.
2017-12-061h 20
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This #JoinTheConversation series is brought to you by our partner Experian Health and the episodes were broadcast live in Experian Health’s booth (#3503) at the The HIMSS17 Annual Conference and Exhibition. The interviews were recorded and published to the media player on this page. Please read more about why more than 60% of U.S. hospitals count on Experian Health.
Guest
Phillip Scott, SVP Business Development, NCPDP
Transcript
Joe Lavelle 00:30 All right, I am Joe Lavelle and I’m excited to be bring...
2017-04-2817 min
The Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 68 - Lenten DisciplinesLutherans have a strange history when it comes to the traditional disciplines of Lent. In Luther’s day, many of the disciplines, particularly fasting, were often frowned upon because they were so easily abused into works righteousness. But is that the case today? How might our obsession with freedom actually turn into a cover up for evil? Join us for Episode 68 of The Crux of the Matter.TEACHING/READING/LEARNINGField Trip to Greek Orthodox Church (SCOTT)Sermon on the Mount (TODD)TOPIC - Lenten DisciplinesWhy Lent Should Matter to Everyone (Article in Th...
2017-03-2133 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 67 - Twenty Years in the MinistryIn episode 67, Scott and Todd discuss twenty years in the pastoral office. What are the highs and lows, what have they learned, what was the best and worst? And why did Kurt Marquart call their situations a "felicitous inconsistency?" Join us for this episode of The Crux of the Matter.
TEACHINGIsaiah (Todd)Death of Michael NovakFirst Things Podcast, "Spirit and Form"The Spirit of Democratic Capitalism, by Michael NovakChristology (Scott)"On the Physical Death of Jesus Christ", by Ellenhorn and others.Ellenhorn, M. J., D. P. Oles, S. J. Smith, and et al. "On...
2017-03-0346 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 66 - Interpretation and PreachingBible interpretation is somewhat that every pastor engagesevery day of his ministry. In this episode, Todd and Scott start to tackle the question of how to interpret the Bible, particularly for preaching and teaching. They also talk about Isaiah, the HT unConference, Stephen King’s Dark Tower Series, and the Quick to Listen podcast. Join us for Episode 66 of The Crux of the Matter.TEACHING/READING/LEARNINGIsaiah (Todd)Higher Things UnConference“The most dangerous ideas in a culture are not the ones people argue about, but what are assumed.”TOPIC - Interpretation and Preaching
2017-02-1439 min
The Red Room Podcast125 Director Todd Holland InterviewScott interviews Todd Holland who directed two episodes of Twin Peaks, 12 and 21. They also talk Larry Sanders, The Real O'Neals, and My So-Called Life. #twinpeaks #realoneals, #wonderfalls @redroompodcast
2017-01-291h 01The Crux of the MatterCRUX EPISODE 65 - After ChristmasCRUX EPISODE 65 - After Christmas
The time after Christmas is typically pretty difficult for pastors, at least these pastors. How is it that we reconnect with family, recharge the batteries, and in general reengage with the ministry after an intensive period. Scott and Todd also talk about the Incarnation, Guatemala, and noise-canceling headphones. Take a listen to episode 65 of The Crux of the Matter to find out more.
TEACHING/READING/LEARNING
Incarnation
Alexaminosgraphito
Incarnation: Myth or Fact?
TOPIC - Recovering After Christmas
JOY BRINGERS
SonicSolace Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Over...
2017-01-0447 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX EPISODE 64 - Honor Among PastorsRonald Reagan had the 11th commandment for conservatives. Is there a similar standard of conversation among pastors? How do we treat each other? How do we speak about one another to the laity? Is that somehow different from what we do and how we should speak as Christians anyways? Listen in as Scott and Todd try to get at this good question in episode 64 of The Crux of the Matter.
TEACHING/READING/LEARNING
Angels
Theology of Preaching
TOPIC -Honor Among Pastors
Law/Gospel (not the one you’re thinking of)
Bonhoeffer, Life Together
JO...
2016-10-3141 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 63 - Pastoral Care and PoliticsTrump and Clinton, morals and economics, parish membership and political parties. The lines are drawn, but where is Jesus in the midst of all of this madness? Scott and Todd try to untangle the question of pastoral care and politics in episode 63 of The Crux of the Matter. Join us for a listen!
TEACHING/READING/LEARNING
Ongoing German Studies (Scott)
Pimsleur
Michel Thomas Method
Daniel (Todd)
TOPIC - Pastoral Care and Politics
JOY BRINGERS
Westworld (Scott’s Pick)
HBO Series (IMDB)
1973 Westworld (IMDB)
Dogma and Preaching, By Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (Todd’s Pick...
2016-10-1642 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 62 - Sick PastorsTip Jar
This page is the tip jar page, for donations to the podcast expenses.
How do pastors deal with being sick? It’s the season when children go back to school, and so many pastors struggle with sickness, both short term and long term. Do you cancel classes or worship services? Who looks after you when you are sick? Will the church collapse in upon itself without you? Scott and Todd take a crack at this question and more in to episode 62 of The Crux of the Matter.
FEEDBACK
Fr. Anthony of the Go...
2016-09-2834 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 61 - Mother TeresaMother Teresa was canonized by Pope Francis on Sunday, September 4, 2016. So there's a lot of talk in the media about saints. For Lutherans, this is a mixed conversation. We cling to and hold on to the saints, but we neither worship no pray to them. So what are we to do with a woman like Mother Teresa? John us for Episode 61 of The Crux of the Matter, hosted by Todd Peperkorn and Scott Stiegemeyer.
WHAT ARE WE TEACHING
Judah and Tamar (Todd)
CS Lewis (Scott)
NOTES
Mother Teresa
Christopher Hitchens
Mother Teresa, Ineffective Altruist
...
2016-09-0941 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 60 - The SummerBioethics, preaching of the poor, Catholic social ethics, what we did over summer vacation, German, Yosemite. We cover it all and much, much more this episode! John us for Episode 60 of The Crux of the Matter, hosted by Todd Peperkorn and Scott Stiegemeyer.
WHAT ARE WE TEACHING
1 Thessalonians (Todd)
Prolegomena (Scott)
NOTES
Summer Classes
Loyola - Chicago, Narrative Ethics (Scott)
Orientation Class at Aquinas Institute of Theology
Thoughts After Orientation (on Lutheran Logomaniac)
This Fall’s classes
Bioethics and Catholic Social Teaching (Scott)
Theology of Preaching (Todd)
The Preaching Church: The Poor as...
2016-08-2635 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 59 - Church PoliticsChurch politics. Even the phrase leaves a bad taste in your mouth. But what is it, and is it all bad? Whether you are talking about what color the carpet should be, all the way up to how we should deploy missionaries, politics are involved if humans are involved. Todd and Scott go back and forth on the subject today. Learn more in Episode 59 of The Crux of the Matter.
WHAT'S BRINGING JOY THIS WEEK
SCOTT
Grace in Practice: A Theology for Everyday Life
TODD
The Preaching Life, By Barbara Brown Taylor
2016-06-1037 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 58 - Narcissism and the PastorIn this episode of The Crux of the Matter, Scott and Todd discuss the topic of narcissism and the pastor. What is narcissism? Why should we care? And are people with narcissistic personal disorder attracted to the pastoral office more than other fields? Hear about this and more in episode 58.
LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
Bioethics for Healthcare Professionals
Pastoral Renewal and Spiritual Growth
A Few Thoughts on Narcissism in the Priesthood
The Preaching Life, By Barbara Brown TaylorWHAT'S BRINGING JOY THIS WEEK
SCOTT
Rosetta Stone - German...
2016-06-0236 minThe Crux of the MatterEpisode 57 - Preaching Better, Part TwoWe are aware that there are some audio quality issues with this episode, and will do our best to improve it before the next recording. -ed
Getting better at preaching is a strangely hard thing for pastors. While we all know there are weaknesses, we don’t like to admit them in public for fear of looking like we don’t know what we’re doing. In episode 57 of The Crux of the Matter, Todd and Scott discuss the book, Preaching Better, and how it may be implemented into the Ministry.
WHERE TO FIND US
2016-05-2634 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 56 - Preaching Better, Part One
“No matter how good a phrase or a simile he may have, if he puts it in where it is not absolutely necessary and irreplaceable he is spoiling his work for egotism. Prose is architecture, not interior decoration, and the Baroque is over.”
— Ernest Hemingway, Death in the Afternoon
Getting better at preaching is a strangely hard thing for pastors. While we all know there are weaknesses, we don’t like to admit them in public for fear of looking like we don’t know what we’re doing. In episode 56 of The Crux of the Matter, Todd and Scott discus...
2016-05-0641 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 55 - Scott and Todd Go Back to SchoolThere are so many degree programs, and so many schools, why bother picking at all. In episode 55 of The Crux of the Matter Pastor Todd Peperkorn and Professor Scott Stiegemeyer discuss furthering your education while serving in a parish or school. Bioethics and Preaching? Roman Catholic or Evangelical or something else entirely? Listen in as they try to get to the crux of the matter.
WHAT ARE WE TEACHING
SCOTT
- Charles Finney and the Second Great AwakeningTODD
- Genesis 23 - The Burial of SarahLINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE...
2016-04-2800 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 54 - First Timothy 6Episode 54 of The Crux of the Matter is on First Timothy chapter six. How do we defend against false doctrine? What is really at the bottom of the desire for and spread of false doctrine? We also examine a podcast called Good Guys Wear Black, and the book, Christ alone. Join us for this episode with your hosts, Rev. Todd Peperkorn and Prof. Scott Stiegemeyer.
WHAT'S BRINGING JOY THIS WEEK
SCOTT
Christ Alone, by Rod Rosenbladt.
TODD
Good Guys Wear Black: A Podcast for Priests Who Need Priests
WHERE TO FIND...
2016-04-1433 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 53 - First Timothy 5What is meant by widows or elders in chapter 5 of First Timothy? What is the laying on of hands, and for that matter, what is ox muzzling? And how do you learn to preach better? And why do our bodies matter? Hear about these things and more in episode 53 of The Crux of the Matter.
LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
1 Timothy 5 (ESV)
WHAT'S BRINGING JOY THIS WEEK
SCOTT
Earthen Vessels: Why Our Bodies Matter to Our Faith, by Matthew Lee Anderson
TODD
Preaching Better: Practical Suggestions for Homilists...
2016-03-1833 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 52 - First Timothy 4Pastoral Formation is language we often use in our speaking and writing today, but where did it come from? And what is meant by piety in chapter 4 of First Timothy? And what is up with Don Draper? Hear about these things and more in episode 52 of The Crux of the Matter.
LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
1 Timothy 4 (ESV)
WHAT'S BRINGING JOY THIS WEEK
SCOTT
Mad Men
TODD
David Field’s Audio Greek New Testament
WHERE TO FIND US
Todd and Scott co-host THE CRUX OF TH...
2016-03-1347 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 51 - First Timothy 3WHAT'S BRINGING JOY THIS WEEK
SCOTT
Church History in Plain LanguageTODD
Feasting in a Famine of the Word: Lutheran Preaching in the Twenty-First Century, edited by Mark W. Birkholz, Jacob Corzine and Jonathan Mumme
WHERE TO FIND US
Todd and Scott co-host THE CRUX OF THE MATTER.You may find Todd Peperkorn @toddpeperkorn on Twitter or facebook.com/toddpeperkorn on Facebook. He also blogs, posts sermons, and random nonsense at Lutheran Logomaniac and Dark My Road. Todd’s parish is Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Rocklin, California. You can fi...
2016-03-0440 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 50 - First Timothy 2Women in the church and society, and the ongoing discussion of endurance and false teachers.. These are just a few of the topics discussed in episode 50 of The Crux of the Matter. Join Todd and Scott today as they learn together from the Scriptures what it is that makes a pastor. This multi-part series on 1 Timothy will go for several weeks, and continues here with chapter two.
TEACHING
SCOTT
Monasticism
TODD
Sermon writing and Scrivener
LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
1 Timothy 2
WHAT'S BRINGING JOY THIS WEEK
2016-02-2445 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 49 - First Timothy 1False doctrine, handing someone over to Satan, and the foremost of sinners. These are just a few of the topics discussed in episode 49 of The Crux of the Matter. Join Todd and Scott today as they learn together from the Scriptures what it is that makes a pastor. This multi-part series on 1 Timothy will go for several weeks, and begins here with chapter one.
TEACHING
SCOTT
Origins of Christian Worship (Scott)
TODD
His Time Radio Program
The Church and Mental Illness Workshop (interview on His Time)
News Article About Workshop
Info Page...
2016-02-0240 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 48 - The Theology of the BodyWhat does it mean to be human? What does it mean that God became man? These and many more questions may fall under the heading “The Theology of the Body.” While this is a phrase usually associated with Pope John-Paul II, it is one that has gained a much wider usage, even among Lutherans. In episode 48 of The Crux of the Matter, Todd and Scott unpack what a Lutheran theology of the body is, and what it means for pastoral care today.
TEACHING
SCOTT is teaching on church history
TODD is teaching about Hebrews 11:39-40, particularly look...
2016-01-2234 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 46 - Live from Holy Cross
Scott Stiegemeyer (left) and Todd Peperkorn (right) recording live at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Rocklin, California.
What does it mean to be the Christian Church in the twenty-first century. In this live episode of The Crux of the Matter, Todd and Scott answer questions, ask a few of their own, and bring Christ to bear as we look forward to the future together in Him. Join us for episode 46 of The Crux of the Matter.
Notes
Alexandrus Grafito
Ecumenism
JOY
TODD
California Sunshine
SCOTT
Man Crates
EXOTIC...
2016-01-1544 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 45 - Star WarsIt is certainly fair to say that Star Wars: The Force Awakens in a phenomenon. So how are we as Christians to view such a thing? Does it have a biblical view of good and evil, and ultimately of redemption? Or is it just another good old yarn designed to make Hollywood some bucks? Listen to Scott and Todd discuss the years most popular movie in Episode 45 of The Crux of the Matter.
WHAT ARE WE TEACHING
TODD
Hebrews 11
SCOTT
Church History
SHOW NOTES
Star Wars
JOY
...
2016-01-0542 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 44 - Advent and Pastoral CareIt was the best of times, it was the worst of times. When it comes to pastors, that’s a pretty good description of Advent. In this episode, Scott and Todd discuss why it is that the season of Advent is often so hard, and how we as pastors can try to provide comfort to the suffering. Join us for episode 44 of The Crux of the Matter.
WHAT ARE WE TEACHING
TODD
The immutability of God in Genesis 8
SCOTT
Transhumanism
Jessica Jones TV Series
JOY
SCOTT
Deliver Us fr...
2015-12-0341 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 43 - RefugeesEveryone is talking about refugees these days. The distinction between what the Church should do and what the government should do is obvious (perhaps) to Lutherans, but it is not so obvious in our society. In this episode of The Crux of the Matter, Todd and Scott talk about that distinction in the context of the Paris attacks, and what it means for the Church and her pastors today. Join us for episode 43 of The Crux of the Matter.
SHOW NOTES
“‘When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner resi...
2015-11-2535 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 42 - Church HistoryAll our lives we are surrounded by history. Our own history. Those around us. Those who will come after us are on the horizon. But how does the Christian Church understand her history? In this episode of The Crux of the Matter, Peperkorn and Stiegemeyer talk about what it means to be a pastor who is aware of the Church’s history, and how it shapes pastoral care.
TEACHING
TODD: Wilhelm Löhe’s book, The Pastor.
SCOTT: Infertility Ethics Symposium
SHOW NOTES
William C. Weinrich, Th.D.
Lawrence R. Rast, Jr., Ph.D.
J...
2015-11-1234 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 41 - Halloween and ReformationHalloween is a day of great fun and frivolity, but it is also a day of some conflict for Christians. Do we “celebrate” Halloween, or is this a pagan holiday that Christians should avoid? And strangely in the same vein, what does it mean to “celebrate” the reformation? Is this Lutheran Pride Sunday, or is something else at work? Todd and Scott discuss these and more in episode 41 o The Crux of the Matter.
TEACHING THIS WEEK
SCOTT
Sanctification and the Church of the Nazarene.
TODD
Genealogies in Genesis 5, with a side-note on the J...
2015-11-0439 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 40 - Six Questions Every Pastor Gets AskedWhy do we practice closed communion? Do you wear that outfit in the shower? What does God let X happen to me if He really loves me? These are just a few of the questions Todd and Scott try to answer in this episode. Oh, and like the rest of the Internet, they also talk about Star Wars, ADD, and the craziness of random questions. Join us for episode 40 of The Crux of the Matter.
TEACHING THIS WEEK
SCOTT
Preparing for next semester’s classes.
TODD
G.K. Chesterton and his Father Br...
2015-10-2730 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 39 - DualismWhy do we want to turn the world into a cosmic battle of Good vs. Evil? We often appear to live in a superheroes and supervillians world, where they are constantly at odds with each other, and neither gets the upper hand. But God is the Lord of heaven and earth. Hear Scott and Todd talk about dualism in episode 39 of The Crux of the Matter.
WHAT ARE WE TEACHING
TODD - Genesis 2 and 3
SCOTT - Theories of the Atonement
SHOW NOTES
Mission at Nuremberg: An American Army Chaplain and the Trial of the...
2015-10-2031 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 38 - M.O.P.N. on the MinistryWHAT ARE WE TEACHING
TODD - Pastor’s Conference in Oregon
SCOTT - Motifs of the atonement
SHOW NOTES
Ministry: Offices, Procedures and Nomenclature - CTCR
Ministry: Offices, Procedures and Nomenclare - in free PDF
JOY BRINGERS
SCOTT
Christian Research Journal
TODD
Todd’s Driver’s License
WHERE TO FIND USTodd and Scott co-host THE CRUX OF THE MATTER. You may find Todd Peperkorn @toddpeperkorn on Twitter or facebook.com/toddpeperkorn on Facebook. He also blogs, posts sermons, and random nonsense at Lutheran Logomaniac and Dark My Road. To...
2015-10-1242 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 37 - Six BooksThe Lord of the Rings to Why Men Hate Going to Church. That’s the range of books Scott and Todd talk about in episode 37 of The Crux of the Matter. Why is it that the range of knowledge and skills that a pastor needs are so far-reaching, and how do we continue to learn without going stagnant? Join us in this episode and find out how.
WHAT ARE WE TEACHING
Genesis 2:15
St. Michael and All Angels
FOLLOW UP
Quotation from Pope Francis’s UN speech:
"The common home of all men a...
2015-10-0236 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 36 - The Pope Comes to AmericaPope Francis is in the midst of making his first visit to North America. But why should Lutherans care? Scott and Todd discuss the Pope’s speech before Congress, his upcoming speech before the United Nations, and lament why he didn’t speak about Jesus Christ, the unborn, and the very least and lowest in our society. Hear more from Todd and Scott in Episode 36 of The Crux of the Matter.
SHOW NOTES
318.9 people in the US. 1.2 billion Catholics worldwide.
A Protestant Response to Pope Francis’s Address
Official Schedule For Pope Francis’ Visit to U.S.
Pope F...
2015-09-2533 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 34 - Islam and Western EuropeWhile Islam seems to be taking over the world, there is a small revolution taking place. One Lutheran Church, Trinity (SELC) in Berlin, Germany, has seen their membership grow from 150 to 600 members over the past two years. Trinity and their pastor, Rev. Gottfried Martens, have been getting press all over the wrold because of this phenomenon. Are these conversions real, or just political expediency? How do we tell? Hear Pastors Todd Peperkorn and Scott Stiemeyer get to the Crux of the Matter in episode 34.
LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
Rev. Gottfried Martens
At a...
2015-09-1236 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 33 - Pastoral Care in Times of CrisisTimes of crisis are difficult at best. Who do I talk to and why? Where does the Church fit in to the conversation? Oftentimes, pastors are the last to know about a major crisis in the life of their parishioners. In this episode, Scott and Todd discuss what role pastors play in times of crisis, as well as what role(s) they should or could play if they knew about what was going on. Join us for episode 33 of The Crux of the Matter.
LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
How the World Began, by...
2015-09-0437 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 32 - The Pro-Life PastorIt is easy to say one is pro-life. It is much harder to actually do it in practice. In this episode, Scott and Todd talk about what it means to be a pro-life pastor today, how it affects preaching, catechesis, and pastoral care, and how things have changed over the decades. Join us for episode 32 of The Crux of the Matter.
LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
CONTRADICT bumper sticker
The Group Behind The Planned Parenthood Videos Was Right To Deceive, by Rev. Hans Fiene
WHAT'S BRINGING JOY THIS WEEK
SCOTT
Ab...
2015-08-2940 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 31 - The 2nd century and the 21stIt has been said that the struggles the Church faces today are much closer to the second century than to the sixteenth century. In this episode, Scott and Todd wrestle with what this means, what we can learn from the martyrs and apologists of the early church, and how it applies today.
LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
Chinese Lutheran Church
Dr. James Bushur
Dr. William Weinrich
Center for Medical Progress
The Human Capital Project (Planned Parenthood Videos)
Veritas Society Of Wisconsin
WHAT'S BRINGING JOY THIS WEEK
SCOTT
Gay and Catholic: Ac...
2015-08-2338 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 30 - Preaching the Gospel, Part TwoIt has been said that Protestants lack imagination, and that this is why they have a hard time with the Sacraments. In this discussion of preaching the Gospel, Todd and Scott discuss the role that the imagination plays in preaching, and especially how preaching the reality of God’s love for His people draws the hearer in with the mind and the heart. Oh, and they talk about the Pope again.
LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
Minecraft
Terraria
Sacramental Imagination of G.K. Chesterton, with Chad Kendall
Sermon on 1 Kings 19 and John 6 by Pastor To...
2015-08-1434 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 29 - Preaching the Gospel, Part OneLutherans have a difficult time occasionally in preaching to the whole person. In this episode, Scott and Todd try to unpack what it means to preach the text in a way that engages the mind, the body, the heart, and the imagination. This conversation goes from Dr. John Kleinig to Minecraft and the modern fascination with world building games. At the end, there is also a long overdue mention of the Pope.
LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
DOXOLOGY
Dr. John Kleinig
The Spiritual Society, What Lurks Beyond Postmodernism, by Frederic W. Baue
WHAT'S B...
2015-08-0742 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 28 - Preaching the Law, Part TwoWhat does it mean to be human? What did Naomi mean when she prayed that the Lord would "deal kindly" with Ruth? Can the preacher actually use the Law in a certain way, or is that the Holy Sprit's job? All this and more are the topics of discussion in episode 28 of The Crux of the Matter. Join Pastor Todd Peperkorn and Professor Scott Stiegemeyer as they tackle the issues of the day, written by pastors and for pastors.
LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
E.E. “Doc” Smith
The Lensman Series
WHAT'S BRINGING JOY TH...
2015-07-3039 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 27 - Preaching the LawPreaching the Law is the second hardest thing the pastor does, right after preaching the Gospel. There are so many pitfalls for the preacher. How do we approach it in a way that is faithful to the text, and is faithful to our ultimate goal of communion with Christ? That’s the question for this week. Join Scott and Todd as they talk about the the crux of the matter in preaching the Law.
LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
“Their Names in Heaven” -A funeral sermon for the miscarriage of two young children who were a...
2015-07-2555 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 26 - Pastors and Tech, Part TwoPastors are more accesible to their congregation than ever before. Web sites, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, the ways to find the pastor increase with each day. How do we make ourselves available to our people, and what is the cost? Listen to Scott and Todd talk it over in episode 26 of The Crux of the Matter.
LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
Roku
Apple TV
WHAT'S BRINGING JOY THIS WEEK
SCOTT
Ascension from SyFy
TODD
The Maze Runner, by James Dashner
WHERE TO FIND US
Todd and Sc...
2015-07-0734 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 25 - Pastors and Tech, Part OneIt is nearly impossible for a pastor in 21st century America to avoid technology. Phones, tablets, computers, even watches are more and more advanced as the days go by. How does all of this fit into the workflow of the faithful Lutheran pastor? Listen to Scott and Todd talk it over in episode 25 of The Crux of the Matter.
LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
Lutheran Service Book, Kindle Edition
Pastoral Care Companion, Kindle Edition
PastoralCare, iOS App
PastoralCare, Android App
Accordance 11
Logos Bible Software
WHAT'S BRINGING JOY THIS WEEK
SCOTT
Du...
2015-06-3039 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 24 - The Public PastorAny time a Christian engages in public sin, it is a scandal and an offense to the body of Christ. It is also a tremendous opportunity for the Church to be Church, to give mercy and forgiveness to the broken and in need. In this episode Todd and Scott try to make sense of what happens when a pastor commits a public sin. Join us for episode twenty-four of The Crux of the Matter.
LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
Tullian Tchividjian
Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church
Walther’s Law & Gospel
SCOTT
Uglies, by Sc...
2015-06-2440 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 23 - VBSVacation Bible School (VBS) is one of the institutions in American Christianity. What is it and why has it become such a central part of suburban Christianity? Todd and Scott talk about music, pitfalls of entertainment evangelism, the joy of teaching children, and give VBS a thumbs up, but with a little caution.
LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
The Book of Virtues, William Bennett
Aesop’s Fables
Higher Things: Te Deum VBS
VeggieTales creator repents of moralism
My Life, by William Dallmann
WHAT'S BRINGING JOY THIS WEEK
SCOTT
Bluetooth Shower Spea...
2015-06-1944 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 22 - Strategic PlanningWhat is strategic planning and how do Lutherans approach it? In episode 22 of The Crux of the Matter, Scott and Todd tackle the question. And talk about Martians.
Strategic planning is one of the great buzzword phrases of the day. Everyone has a plan, and churches are no exception. So how do we as Lutheran pastors approach strategic planning without losing our minds and our souls in the process? Scott and Todd start the conversation, and also talk about Martians, unhappiness, democracy in America, and more in episode 22 of The Crux of the Matter.
LINKS...
2015-06-1350 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 21 - JennerIn Episode 21 Todd and Scott begin a conversation about transgenderism, what it means for the Christian Church, and also discuss the implications of loving our neighbor, especially when faced moral failings and weaknesses. How do we care for those with whom we disagree?
LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
Vanity Fair article/cover on Caitlin (Bruce) Jenner
Representations of the Post/human: Monsters, Aliens and Others in Popular Culture (Elaine Graham)
Surgical Sex: Why We Stopped Doing Sex Change Operations, by Dr. Paul R. McHugh
WHAT'S BRINGING JOY THIS WEEK
SCOTT
Li...
2015-06-0531 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 19 - MarriageIn a few short weeks the Supreme Court will be issuing a ruling about whether same-sex marriages are a constitutional right, or if it something that can be determined by each state. In this episode Scott and Todd discuss Pres. Matthew Harrison’s recent pastoral letter, what implications this may have on pastoral care, and how pastors and congregations should start responding to this.
Links
Sacrament vs. State Marriage Licenses - Patrick Henry Reardon
Harrison Letter on same-sex marriage
“Public remedy, made through the office of the public official, is not condemned, but is commanded and is God’s work, a...
2015-05-2241 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 18 - Confession and AbsolutionScott and Todd discuss the forgotten sacrament of the Lutheran Church. Confession and absolution has been in the Small Catechism for nearly five hundred years, yet is rarely practiced at the congregational level. Why? They also talk about Lutheranism 101, the Amazon Echo, and try to speak through a crying child.
LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
Your Pastor is not Your Therapist
WHAT'S BRINGING JOY THIS WEEK
SCOTT
Lutheranism 101
TODD
Amazon Echo (This is $199 regularly, or $99 if you are an Amazon Prime Member)
WHERE TO FIND US
...
2015-05-1336 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 17 - Pastoral TransparencyPastoral Theology books tend to focus on what pastors do much more than who pastors are. What is the relationship between the pastoral office and the individual bearer of that office? And how does that impact what we might call self-disclosure? Scott and Todd discuss pastoral identity, confidentiality, and being true to yourself. But not in a cheesy way.
LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
Walther’s Pastoral Theology
Thomas Oden’s Pastoral Theology
FRIEND OF THE SHOW
Prof. John Pless
WHAT'S BRINGING JOY THIS WEEK
SCOTT
The Shallows: What the...
2015-05-0735 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 16 - Holy BaptismPastors have struggled with how to faithfully baptize and care of their members since the time of Philip the deacon. In this episode Scott and Todd talk about why it is so difficult, and why it is such a joyful burden. Oh, and they talk about bumper sticker ethics and Lutheran preaching.
FRIEND OF THE SHOW
Rev. Charles Wildner, St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Baltimore.
WHAT'S BRINGING JOY THIS WEEK
SCOTT
Beyond Bumper Sticker Ethics
TODD
A Lutheran Primer for Preaching: A Theological and Practical Approach to Sermon Writing, By Edward...
2015-04-3032 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 15 - Comic Con ChurchAfter Todd visits a Comic Con, he and Scott discuss why we have such robust subcultures, what they mean for the life of the church, the joys and dangers of such, and how it is that each one of these subcultures becomes an imitation of the life in God that is the Church. Oh, and they also talk about Craig Donofrio, the Kindle Edition of LSB, and The Elfish Gene.
LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
Big Wow Comicon
The Breakfast Club
Freaks and Geeks
Museum of the Macabre
Fang, Hardcore Punk Band
David Berkowiz, S...
2015-04-2341 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 14 - ConfirmationWhat is confirmation and why do we do it? This week Scott and Todd start what will probably be an epic conversation about the ins and outs of confirmation in the Lutheran Church. They also talk about Bioethics, camping, first communion, Rev. Mark Surburg, and a few other random topics for good measure.
LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
Surburg’s first post about the history of confirmation
Todd’s Outline on history of confirmation and first communion
Proposed Pastoral Practice Regarding Confirmation and First Communion
Lutheranism 101 for Kids
FRIEND OF THE SHOW
Rev...
2015-04-1635 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 13 - Recharging After EasterFeedback
Hi Ho, Silver!
LINKS
Benedictine Retreat Centers
Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Detroit
Chrism Oil
Eugene Petersen Books (Amazon)
FRIEND(S) OF THE SHOW
Rev. Hans Fiene
Lutheran Satire
Article in The Federalist
River of Life Lutheran Church, Channahon , Illinois
WHAT’S BRINGING JOY THIS WEEK
SCOTT
Bookpedia
TODD
The Grand Canyon and Camping
Sequoia National Park
WHERE TO FIND US
Todd and Scott co-host THE CRUX OF THE MATTER.
You may find Todd Peperkorn @toddpeperkorn on Twitter or facebook.com/toddpeperkorn on Facebook. He also...
2015-04-0727 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 12 - Hitting the WallPastors have to juggle short and long term planning against the day to day situations of parish life. But what do you do when the day to day just keeps coming, and when there is no end in sight? Todd and Scott discuss Pomodoro Technique, Getting Things Done by David Allen, Evernote, John Chrysostom, Thielecke, and Taizé. And shaving. And a few other things along the way.
LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
Getting Things Done, by David Allen
Making it all Work, by David Allen
Pomodoro Technique
Evernote
Simplenote
The Paschal Homily (Hieratikon) John C...
2015-04-0149 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 11 - Accepting a CallIn this episode Scott and Todd talk about Scott accepting the call to teach theology and bioethics at Concordia University Irvine, and they discuss the process of accepting a call more generally.
LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
Concordia University, Irvine
Redeemer Lutheran Church, Elmhurst, Illinois
FRIEND(S) OF THE SHOW
Theology Faculty at CUI
WHAT’S BRINGING JOY THIS WEEK
SCOTT
Teaching Today’s College Students
TODD
Tennis (Wikipedia)
WHERE TO FIND US
Todd and Scott co-host THE CRUX OF THE MATTER.
You may fin...
2015-03-2537 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 10 - Preaching Holy WeekIn this episode Scott and Todd discuss preaching Holy Week, why it’s hard, why it’s fantastic, and also offer some tips on finding inspiration for the 47th sermon of the season.
[Yes, I know that there are audio issues. I promise we'll do better!]
LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
Rev. Charles E. Froh
Rev. Peter C. Ledic
The Church's Year of Grace, by Dr. Pius Parsch
The Sunday Sermons of the Great Fathers, trans. and ed. by M.F. Toal
An Explanation of the History of the Suffering and Death of o...
2015-03-2039 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 09 - Restless SheepIn this episode Todd and Scott talk about parishioners who tend to float from church to church, who are restless, and who leave one place and join another in what may appear to be a rather haphazard way. How do we care for them?
LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
Shepherd’s Staff
IconCMO (What Peperkorn is considering)
Luke 8:4-15
How to Break Up with Your Church
O Heiland Reiss die Himmel auf (organ postlude at the end of the episode. Used by permission.)
WHAT’S BRINGING JOY THIS WEEK
SCOTT
Glenn S...
2015-03-1343 minThe Crux of the MatterCRUX Episode 08 - Receiving a CallScott and Todd discuss the theology of the call from the perspective of the pastor receiving a new call. Scott also pushes his streak of not talking about the Pope to three episodes, and Todd completely messes up the title of a book.LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUTDr. Robert Preus, "The Doctrine of the Call in the Confessions and Lutheran Orthodoxy"There is also a revised version of the same essay in “Church and Ministry Today: Three Confessional Essays”.FRIEND OF THE SHOWDr. William WeinrichArticles by Dr. WeinrichInterviews on Issues, Etc.
2015-03-0643 min