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The Wittenberg HourThe Gospel and the Christian HomeRev. Rolf Preus teaches at the Wittenberg Academy Family Retreat- Plenary Session IV.
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What are the purposes and duties of the three estates? How does the gospel of justification by grace alone and through faith alone form and empower the Christian family? How is an attack on the Christian family an attack on this gospel?
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2022-06-1157 minThe Wittenberg HourGod Made and Blesses MarriageRev. Rolf Preus teaches at the Wittenberg Academy Family Retreat- Plenary Session III.
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How shall we treat sexual intimacy and marriage if we believe that children are blessings from God? How shall we treat sexual intimacy and marriage if we believe that children are inconveniences to be avoided? Who decides what a blessing is and is not?
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2022-06-0552 minThe Wittenberg HourGod Created Them Male and FemaleRev. Rolf Preus teaches at the Wittenberg Academy Family Retreat- Plenary Session II.
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What is the same about men and women? What is different about men and women? How should Christians confront things such as "gender" equality and identity?
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2022-05-2655 minThe Wittenberg HourGod Created Man in His ImageRev. Rolf Preus teaches at the Wittenberg Academy Family Retreat- Plenary Session I.
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What was and is the image of God? What has this to do with Christ's incarnation? Why do we not become angels when we die?
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2022-05-061h 03
The Wittenberg HourPoetry for EasterRev. Anthony Dodgers joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss poetry for Easter.
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What is poetry? How can poetry aid our Easter celebration? What are some exemplary poems to ponder for Easter?
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Poems to ponder:
Like the Golden Sun Ascending TLH 207
Awake, My Heart, With Gladness LSB 467
La Corona- John Donne
Easter- Geor...
2022-04-171h 25
The Wittenberg HourPoetry for Holy WeekRev. Anthony Dodgers joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss poetry for Holy Week.
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What is poetry? How can poetry aid our Holy Week meditation? What are some exemplary poems to ponder for Holy Week?
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Poems to ponder:
O Darkest Woe- Lutheran Service Book #448
O Sacred Head Now Wounded- Lutheran Service Book #450
Hymn to God...
2022-04-111h 29
The Wittenberg HourThe Gospel is a Comedy- Part IIRev. Anthony Dodgers joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss the Gospel as Comedy. This is the second of two parts.
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What is a tragedy and what is a comedy? Is the Gospel a tragedy? Is there such a thing as a Christian tragedy?
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Books worth reading:
The Man Born to be King
An Explanation of the Hi...
2022-04-051h 00
The Wittenberg HourThe Gospel is a Comedy- Part IRev. Anthony Dodgers joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss the Gospel as Comedy. This is the first of two parts.
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What is a tragedy and what is a comedy? Is the Gospel a tragedy? Is there such a thing as a Christian tragedy?
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2022-03-2947 min
The Wittenberg HourPsalms, Hymns, and Spiritual SongsRev. Sean Daenzer joins us to celebrate National Lutheran Schools Week and discuss the three classic “categories” of song in the Church and their use and value among Lutherans in the setting of schools: the Psalter, the Hymns of the Church, and the Biblical Canticles.
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"And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your heart...
2022-03-161h 08The Wittenberg HourRemembering...Rev. William Weedon joins us to celebrate National Lutheran Schools Week and discuss why we rejoice to remember the saints of old as Lutheran Christians.
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"The memory of the righteous is a blessing." ~Proverbs 10:7
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Books worth reading:
Celebrating the Saints
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Coming up: National Lutheran Schools Week Speakers
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2022-03-0747 minThe Wittenberg HourLove, marriage, and what to look for in a spouse- 4 LifeMrs. Michelle Bauman joins us to celebrate National Lutheran Schools Week and discuss the blessings of love, marriage, and family.
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Colossians 1:17 declares that Christ is "before all things, and in him all things hold together." Yet, when we look at modern marriage and family structures, things seem to be falling apart. Join us for an honest and faithful discussion about love, marriage, and family an the blessings they hold because of Christ. ~Mrs. Michelle Bauman
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2022-02-2153 minThe Wittenberg HourMade in the Image of a MakerRev. Anthony Dodgers joins us to celebrate National Lutheran Schools Week and discuss reflecting God's image when we create using words.
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We were created in the image of a Creator, and so we are meant to reflect His image, to mimic Him and join in His work of creation. This is what J.R.R. Tolkien called "sub-creation," especially when we create using words- when we tell stories. But what's the difference between fantasy and falsehood? Can stories be deceptive? What makes a story bad? What makes good stories endure? We were created through Christ and fo...
2022-02-0946 minThe Wittenberg HourThe Gift of StoryMrs. Katie Schuermann joins us to celebrate National Lutheran Schools Week and discuss the importance of storytelling in the life of the Christian and how every good story is a mere reflection of the greatest, truest story ever told: the fall of man into sin and God's word of salvation for him in Jesus Christ.
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From fables to fairytales, stories throughout history have taught and inspired readers to better honor, love, and serve one another. ~Katie Schuermann
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2022-02-0251 min
The Wittenberg HourWhy Stories MatterRev. Anthony Dodgers joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss why stories matter.
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What are stories? Why do stories matter? What makes for a good story?
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Books worth reading:
The Iliad
Macbeth
The Chronicles of Narnia
Lord of the Rings
The Space Trilogy
Pride and P...
2022-01-261h 14
The Wittenberg HourLutheran Education is for eternityMrs. Benson presents at the Williamsburg Zone Fall LWML Rally in Ottumwa, Iowa.
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Why is Lutheran education important? Why is Lutheran education worth the investment?
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Word worth repeating: Education/Instruction
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Books worth reading:
"Gnostics of Education" from Visions of Order by Richard M. Weaver
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2021-10-2834 min
The Wittenberg HourGreat British Novels? - Part IIThe Great British Novel? Mrs. Ellie Wagner joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss British novels and if any of them are great.
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What have British novels to offer readers? Which are the great British novels? Why should we read British literature?
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Word worth repeating:
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Books worth reading:
David Copperfield, by Dickens
Tenant...
2021-10-2032 min
The Wittenberg HourGreat British Novels?- Part IThe Great British Novel? Mrs. Ellie Wagner joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss British novels and if any of them are great.
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What have British novels to offer readers? Which are the great British novels? Why should we read British literature?
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Word worth repeating: British
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Books worth reading:
The Ecclesiastical History by the Venera...
2021-10-0543 min
The Wittenberg HourThings we do in this life- the university editionWittenberg Academy is not college prep, but it does aid scholars in preparing for college. Hear directly from Wittenberg Academy alumni Sarah and Nicole as they look back at their Wittenberg Academy experience.
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How does Wittenberg Academy help prepare scholars academically for college? How does Wittenberg Academy help prepare scholars spiritually for college? How does Wittenberg Academy help prepare scholars socially for college?
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2021-09-2942 min
The Wittenberg HourThings we do in this life- the college editionWittenberg Academy is not college prep, but it does aid scholars in preparing for college. Hear directly from Wittenberg Academy alumni Joanna and Douglas as they look back at their Wittenberg Academy experience.
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How does Wittenberg Academy help prepare scholars academically for college? How does Wittenberg Academy help prepare scholars spiritually for college? How does Wittenberg Academy help prepare scholars socially for college?
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2021-09-2241 min
The Wittenberg HourWittenberg Academy behind the scenes- Part IIn celebration of Wittenberg Academy's 10th academic year, Mrs. Benson and Miss Reps discuss some of the ins and outs of Wittenberg Academy.
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How has Wittenberg Academy changed technologically in the past ten years? Why does Wittenberg Academy use such strange names for some of their classes? Why are your terms named as they are?
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Word worth repeating: Order
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2021-09-1537 min
The Wittenberg HourImagine a College- Part IIRev. Robert Paul joins The Wittenberg Hour for part two of a discussion about Luther Classical College.
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Why are classical Lutheran high schools important?
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Word worth repeating: Marriage
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Book worth reading: "To Write the Truth" by Richard M. Weaver from In Defense of Tradition
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2021-08-1134 minThe Wittenberg HourImagine a College- Part IRev. Robert Paul joins The Wittenberg Hour for part one of a discussion about Luther Classical College.
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What is Luther Classical College?
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Coming up: Imagine a College- Part II
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2021-08-0341 min
The Wittenberg HourDystopia: Part IIRev. Larry Beane joins The Wittenberg Hour for part two of a discussion on dystopia and dystopian literature.
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What is dystopia? What has dystopia to do with language? What has dystopia to do with memory? Why should Christians read dystopia?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
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Book worth reading:
Pictures of the Socialistic Future
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2021-07-1433 minThe Wittenberg HourDystopia: Part IRev. Larry Beane joins The Wittenberg Hour for part one of a discussion on dystopia and dystopian literature.
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What is dystopia? What has dystopia to do with language? What has dystopia to do with memory? Why should Christians read dystopia?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
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Book worth reading:
Animal Farm by George Orwell
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Coming up: Dystopia: Part II with Pr. Beane
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2021-06-2549 min
The Wittenberg HourAnd unto God convert themThe Bishop of the Siberian Evangelical Lutheran Church joined Wittenberg Academy's Paideia IV class for an interview. His time with them is excerpted here.
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What is the history of the Lutheran Church in Siberia? What might Lutherans in the United States learn from Lutherans in Siberia? What encouragement might we receive from a story of the triumph of Christianity even amidst totalitarianism?
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Coming up: Dystopia with Pr. Beane
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2021-06-1749 min
The Wittenberg HourWittenberg Academy Doctors of Culture 2021The 2021 Rhetoric III scholars share their Original Oratories in the Second Annual Celebration of Oratory.
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What is the value of unity over division? What is true patriotism? What are the benefits of youth military programs?
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Book Worth Reading:
In Defense of Tradition
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Word Worth Repeating:
Rhetoric
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Coming up: The Church in...
2021-06-0934 min
The Wittenberg HourBringing Back Weaver to Launch a Responsible Rhetoric ResetDr. Jim Tallmon joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss this summer's Tuesdays with Tallmon experience.
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What is responsible rhetoric? How is it different from propaganda? What value is there in reading Richard M. Weaver's lesser-known essays?
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Coming up:
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Purchase In Defense of Tradition
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2021-06-011h 06
The Wittenberg HourLogos and the divine institution of marriageRev. Dr. Gregory Schulz joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss The Logos. This episode is a recording of Plenary Session IV from Wittenberg Academy's Family Retreat.
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What is Jesus' prescription for keeping postmodernism in remission? In what way is The Word authoritative for both Church and State?
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Coming up: Tuesdays with Tallmon 2021- Bringing Back Weaver for a Responsible Rhetoric Reset
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2021-05-261h 10The Wittenberg HourLogocentrism and the acid attack of postmodernismRev. Dr. Gregory Schulz joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss The Logos. This episode is a recording of Plenary Session III from Wittenberg Academy's Family Retreat.
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What is postmodernism? Why is the Logos such a threat to postmodernism? How does postmodernism impact the Church?
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Coming up: Logos-Session IV
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2021-05-181h 15The Wittenberg HourThe Logos SpeciesRev. Dr. Gregory Schulz joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss The Logos. This episode is a recording of Plenary Session II from Wittenberg Academy's Family Retreat.
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What is the language species? What does it mean to be members of the language species? What has Luther's 1536 Disputation Concerning Man to teach us?
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Coming up: Logos-Session III
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2021-05-111h 04The Wittenberg HourThe Logos in the FleshRev. Dr. Gregory Schulz joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss The Logos. This episode is a recording of Plenary Session I from Wittenberg Academy's Family Retreat.
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What is Logos? Who is the Logos? Why does John 1:14 matter?
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Coming up: Logos-Session II
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2021-05-041h 01
The Wittenberg HourTwelve books everyone should read before they are 30- Part IIMiss Ellie Mumme joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss "Twelve Books Everyone Should Read Before They are 30."
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Why are books an essential part of the journey of life? How might books help us navigate this journey? How do books help us be human?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
Suggested reading:
Series of Unfortunate Events
The Man Who Was Thursday
Frankenstein
Crime and Punishment
Concrete
Erasure
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2021-04-271h 11
The Wittenberg HourTwelve books everyone should read before they are 30- Part IMiss Ellie Mumme joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss "Twelve Books Everyone Should Read Before They are 30."
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Why are books an essential part of the journey of life? How might books help us navigate this journey? How do books help us be human?
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Suggested reading:
The Lord of the Rings
Beowulf
Siddhartha
The Divine Comedy
The Hammer of God
Moby Dick
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2021-04-211h 05
The Wittenberg HourHere I Stand- The Diet of Worms at 500Rev. Charles Henrickson joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss the 500th Anniversary of the Diet of Worms.
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What was the Diet of Worms? What was its significance in the context of the Reformation? Why is the Diet of Worms important for Christians still today?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
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Suggested reading:
The Diet of Worms
Here I Stand Sunday resources
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Suggested viewing:
Martin Luther
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2021-04-1436 min
The Wittenberg HourHistory and HumanityMrs. Benson discusses history and humanity.
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What is history and why does it matter? How can studying history help us understand how we got where we are today? How can studying history help us be more human?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
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Suggested reading:
The Politically Incorrect Guide to Western Civilization
Daily Life in Ancient Rome by Jerome Carcopino
The History of the Decline and Fall of Ancient Rome by Edward Gibbon...
2021-04-0742 min
The Wittenberg HourHoly Week in the HomeMr. Justin Benson joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss observing Holy Week in the home.
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What is Holy Week? What unique ceremonies might families observe at Holy Week Services? How might families observe Holy Week in the home?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
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Suggested reading:
The Agony by George Herbert
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Book Worth Reading:
He Was Crucified
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Word Worth Repeating:
Crucifixion
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2021-03-3039 min
The Wittenberg HourTruth and Math- Part IIMrs. Rebecca McCreary joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss truth and math.
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Why is math an essential part of teaching absolute truth? How does learning math also teach us to defend the truth of absolute truth? How does math confirm Natural Law?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
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Suggested reading:
There is no such thing as "white" math
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Book Worth Reading:
Merchants of Despair
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2021-03-2330 min
The Wittenberg HourTruth and Math- Part IMrs. Rebecca McCreary joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss truth and math.
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Why is math an essential part of teaching absolute truth? How does learning math also teach us to defend the truth of absolute truth? How does math confirm Natural Law?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
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Suggested reading:
Mathematics for the Nonmathematician
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Book Worth Reading:
Mathematics for the Nonmathematician
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Word Worth Repeating:
Algorithm...
2021-03-1638 min
The Wittenberg HourTeaching the Faith with CraftsMrs. Samantha Bender joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss teaching the faith with crafts.
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What place have crafts in the catechetical life? How might crafts aid parents in teaching the faith? Can crafts be enduring?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
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Suggested reading:
Pleasantly Crafted
Crafts from Pleasantly Crafted
Crafts from Pax Domini Press
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2021-03-1031 min
The Wittenberg HourMore Precious than JewelsMiss Ellie Mumme joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss being a woman in light of Proverbs 31.
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What does it mean to act like a woman? Does how a young woman presents herself matter? Does being pursued by a young man change the way a young woman presents herself?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
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Suggested reading:
The Table of Duties from Luther's Small Catechism
Proverbs 31
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2021-03-031h 08
The Wittenberg HourBetter than Robbers- A Father's Role in Raising Daughters to be LadiesMiss Grace Reps joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss fathers raising daughters to be ladies.
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What role have fathers in the formation of their daughters? Why are fathers so uniquely important in the formation of their daughters? Why are fathers essential in preparing their daughters to be wives and mothers?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
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Suggested reading:
The Table of Duties from Luther's Small Catechism
Luther's Large Catechism, especially the Fourth Commandment
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2021-02-2345 min
The Wittenberg HourStanding Against the WorldRev. Dr. Theodore Graebner and G.K. Chesterton join The Wittenberg Hour (through their writings) to discuss church architecture.
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Why is church architecture worth considering? What do spires, steeples, bricks, and mortar confess? What have architecture and furnishings to do with what goes on in a church building?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
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Suggested reading:
Where We Find God by Jake Scott
Pastor and People by Rev. Dr. Theodore Graebner
The...
2021-02-1640 min
The Wittenberg HourNational Lutheran Schools Week Guest Speakers Series- Part IIEnjoy excerpts from Wittenberg Academy's National Lutheran Schools Week Guest Speakers Series. In Part II, Mrs. Holly James, Rev. Larry Beane, and Deaconess Sandra Rhein teach about being an outsider in another nation, how chaplains serve communities, and why hymnals are essential.
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How might one live as an outsider in another nation? How do chaplains serve in communities? Why are hymnals essential?
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2021-02-091h 17
The Wittenberg HourNational Lutheran Schools Week Guest Speakers Series- Part IEnjoy excerpts from Wittenberg Academy's National Lutheran Schools Week Guest Speakers Series. In Part I, Rev. Dr. Burnell Eckardt and Rev. Dr. Carl Fickenscher II teach about the Divine Service and how pastors are formed for service.
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Why do we do what we do in the Divine Service? How are pastors formed for service?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
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Suggested reading:
Why? A Layman's Guide to the Liturgy
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2021-02-021h 01
The Wittenberg HourLutheran Schools in the Valley of the Shadow of Death- Teaching the Children of the Church How to Die WellRev. Dr. Thomas Korcok joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss Lutheran education on the occasion of National Lutheran Schools Week 2021.
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What is the purpose of a Lutheran school? Why must we “have and maintain” Lutheran schools? Why might we say that Lutheran schools teach children how to live well, but also how to die well?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
Suggested reading:
Lutheran Education: From Wittenberg to the Future
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2021-01-2747 min
The Wittenberg HourTen Books Girls Should Read Before They are 21- Part IIMiss Ellie Mumme joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss "Ten Books Girls Should Read Before They are 21- Part II"
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What does it mean to be a girl? How do girls become women? How might books shape girls into women?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
Suggested reading:
Le Morte D’Arthur
Emma
Anna Karenina
Hannah Coulter
On Immunity
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2021-01-191h 14
The Wittenberg HourTen Books Girls Should Read Before They are 21- Part IMiss Ellie Mumme joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss "Ten Books Girls Should Read Before They are 21."
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What does it mean to be a girl? How do girls become women? How might books shape girls into women?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
Suggested reading:
The Red Fairy Book
The Chronicles of Narnia
The Secret Garden
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
The Odyssey
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2021-01-121h 02
The Wittenberg HourSinging Their Way to Hell- Our Lutheran Heritage of HymnodyMr. Tyler Simpson joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss Lutheran hymnody.
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Why should Lutherans sing? How do Martin Luther's hymns both equip and encourage God's people? How are hymns weapons against Satan?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
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Suggested resources:
With Hearts United
Martin Luther: Hymns, Ballads, Chants, Truth
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Coming up next: Ten Books Girls Should Read Before They are 21- Part I with Miss Eleonore Mumme
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2021-01-0643 min
The Wittenberg HourO Morning Star! Keeping Epiphany in the home with Mr. Justin BensonMr. Justin Benson joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss keeping Epiphany in the home.
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What is Epiphany? How might Epiphany be observed in the home?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
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Hymns used in the episode:
O Morning Star How Fair and Bright (LSB 395)
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise (LSB 394)
From God the Father, Virgin Born (LSB 401)
To Jordan Came the Christ, Our Lord (LSB 406)
Alleluia, Song of Gladness (LSB 417)
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2020-12-2936 min
The Wittenberg HourEnduring Memories: Reading Together as a FamilyMrs. Kate Thoelke joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss reading together as a family.
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Why should families read together? What are some good books to read as a family?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
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Mrs. Thoelke's list for family reading:
Little Women
An Old Fashioned Girl
Five Little Peppers and How They Grew
Trumpet of the Swan
Charlotte's Web
Little House Series
The Chronicles o...
2020-12-2253 min
The Wittenberg HourWittenberg Academy Vespers 12.15.20Vespers Lutheran Service Book p. 229
Psalm 146:1-7
Hymn- Lutheran Service Book #716
Revelation 3:1-22
Rev. Larry L. Beane- Wittenberg Academy Chaplain
2020-12-1723 min
The Wittenberg HourJoy to the World! Christmas in the HomeMr. Justin Benson joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss keeping Christmas in the home.
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What is Christmas? How might Christmas be observed in the home?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
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Hymns used in the episode:
From Heaven Above to Earth I Come LSB 358
All My Heart This Night Rejoices LSB 360
Of the Father’s Love Begotten LSB 384
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Suggested resources:
Around the Year with the Von Trapp Fam...
2020-12-1538 min
The Wittenberg HourWittenberg Academy Vespers 12.08.20Vespers Lutheran Service Book p. 229
Psalm 11
Hymn- Lutheran Service Book #730
1 John 2:15-29
Rev. Larry L. Beane- Wittenberg Academy Chaplain
2020-12-0919 min
The Wittenberg HourLanguage Learning: Values and VirtuesMrs. Holly James joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss the hymns of Advent.
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How does language learning fit into a classical education?
What's the practical value of learning another language (even if it's not widely spoken)?
What other sorts of benefits come out of language learning?
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Learn more about Wittenberg Academy.
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2020-12-0846 min
The Wittenberg HourWittenberg Academy Vespers 12.01.20Vespers Lutheran Service Book p. 229
Psalm 34:11-18
Hymn- Lutheran Service Book #594
1 Peter 3:1-22
Rev. Larry L. Beane- Wittenberg Academy Chaplain
2020-12-0321 min
The Wittenberg HourHark!- The Hymns of AdventKantor Thomas Lock joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss the hymns of Advent.
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How do the hymns of the Church Year, especially the hymns of Advent, guide and order our days? What have they to teach us about the Christian life?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
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Coming up on Episode 26: Language Learning- Values and Virtues with Mrs. Holly James
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2020-12-0143 min
The Wittenberg HourAwake!- The Hymns of the End of the Church YearKantor Thomas Lock joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss the hymns of the End of the Church Year.
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How do the hymns of the Church Year, especially the hymns at the end of the Church Year, guide and order our days? What have they to teach us about the Christian life?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
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Hymn excerpts:
Preserve Your Word, O Savior
The Day is Surely Drawing Near
Wake, Awake, for N...
2020-11-2437 min
The Wittenberg HourO Come! - Advent in the HomeMr. Justin Benson joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss keeping Advent in the home.
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What is Advent? How might Advent be observed in the home?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
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Suggested resources:
Advent Devotions 2020- Rev. William Weedon
LCMS-Brief Advent Table Devotions
Around the Year with the Von Trapp Family
Christmas Spirit
St. Nicholas recipes and activities
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Coming up on Episode 24: The Hymns of t...
2020-11-1747 min
The Wittenberg HourAn Outsider InsideMrs. Holly James joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss culture in Jerusalem, especially as it relates to modesty and food.
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How do different cultures define (and observe) modesty here (Muslims, Jews, tourists, etc.)?
Why can't modesty just be a checklist?
What does it mean to be kosher?
Are there non-kosher foods available in Israel?
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2020-11-1053 min
The Wittenberg HourTen Books Boys Should Read Before They Are 21- Part IIMiss Ellie Mumme joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss "Ten Books Boys Should Read Before They are 21."
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What does it mean to be a man? How do boys become men? How might books aid boys in that journey from boys to men?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
Suggested reading:
Homer’s Iliad.
Virgil’s Aeneid
Augustine’s Confessions.
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe’s The Sorrows of Young Werther.
Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner...
2020-11-031h 01
The Wittenberg HourTen Books Boys Should Read Before They are 21- Part IMiss Ellie Mumme joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss "Ten Books Boys Should Read Before They are 21."
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What does it mean to be a boy? How do boys become men? How might books aid boys in that journey from boys to men?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
Suggested reading:
Rudyard Kipling’s Just So Stories
M. Barrie’s Peter Pan
Lloyd Alexander’s The Chronicles of Prydain
Mark Twain’s Tom Sawyer & The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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2020-10-2754 min
The Wittenberg HourThe Rest of the Story- Reflecting on RhetoricDr. Jim Tallmon joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss how Rhetoric prepares scholars for life under the cross. He also invites listeners to a special annual event.
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How can something be both a balm and a woe? Can studying things rejected by men actually be of great benefit?
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Part I: The Rest of the Story
- Simultaneously rejected and equipped
Part II: Join Dr. Tallmon for a discussion on the annual "Reflecting on Rhetoric over Rioja
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Purchase Of Rhetoric and Redemption In La Ri...
2020-10-2048 min
The Wittenberg HourPolitics, Pandemics, and ProtestsRev. Jason Braaten joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss Logic, especially as it relates to the Politics, Pandemics, and Protests of 2020.
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What are fallacies? How can the study and understanding of Logic help us navigate the times in which we live?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
Suggested reading:
From the Wittenberg Academy Logic I Reading list:
Socrates Meets Jesus
The Fallacy Detective
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Coming up on Episode 19:
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2020-10-1358 min
The Wittenberg HourI'm Bored!Mrs. Benson and Miss Grace Reps consider boredom, especially as it relates to vocation.
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What is boredom? How should we regard boredom? How does boredom relate to vocation?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
Suggested reading:
Russell Kirk and "The Age of Eliot," 1956
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Coming up on Episode 18: Politics, Pandemics, and Protests with Pr. Jason Braaten
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Learn more about Wittenberg Academy.
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2020-10-0638 min
The Wittenberg HourPondering Classical Education in 2020Mrs. Benson and Miss Grace Reps discuss classical education in 2020.
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What is the purpose of a classical education? Do societal circumstances change our purpose and the way we approach teaching and learning?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
Suggested reading:
Five Defenses of Classical Education in a Time of Civil Unrest
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2020-09-2958 min
The Wittenberg HourCanceledMrs. Emily Cockran joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 and "cancel culture."
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What is cancel culture? Why can books like Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 help prepare young people to face a world intent on canceling our Western heritage?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
Suggested reading:
Fahrenheit 451
Usher II
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2020-09-2238 min
The Wittenberg HourWhat's Wrong with the World?Mrs. Benson and Miss Mumme discuss G.K. Chesterton and why you should consider giving him a read.
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Who was Gilbert Keith Chesterton? What did he write? Why should we still read him today?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
Suggested reading:
G.K. Chesterton (electronic collection)
The Man Who was Thursday
Orthodoxy
Father Brown
What's Wrong with the World
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2020-09-1553 min
The Wittenberg HourWe are Bold to Pray!Rev. Larry Beane joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss prayer, especially in the life of the family. Rev. Beane serves as Chaplain of Wittenberg Academy.
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Why does God command Christians to pray? How should we pray?
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
Suggested resources:
Weedon's Blog
A Culture of Catechesis from Concordia Catechetical Academy
LSB: Psalms and Hymns pocket edition
Treasury of Daily Prayer
The Brotherhood Prayer Book
2020-09-0849 min
The Wittenberg HourThe Family MealMiss Eleonore Mumme joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss her article from the most recent Ninety-Sixth Thesis. Miss Mumme teaches for Wittenberg Academy.
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Miss Mumme discusses her article: "Daily Thanks, Daily Praise."
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Suggested reading:
The Trinity 2020 Ninety-Sixth Thesis
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Learn more about Wittenberg Academy.
Register for classes (2020-21 academic year).
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2020-08-1839 min
The Wittenberg HourA Christian Worldview and Choosing HomeRev. Larry Beane and Mrs. Liz Ekblad join The Wittenberg Hour to discuss their articles from the most recent Ninety-Sixth Thesis. Rev. Beane and Mrs. Ekblad both teach for Wittenberg Academy.
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Part I: Rev. Beane discusses his article: "Education and the Christian Worldview."
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Part II: Mrs. Ekblad discusses her article: "The Case for Choosing Home."
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Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
Suggested reading:
The Trinity 2020 Ninety-Sixth Thesis
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2020-08-1154 min
The Wittenberg HourExploring Weaver- Concluding EpisodeThe Wittenberg Hour concludes our Exploring Weaver series. Dr. James Tallmon joins The Wittenberg Hour to wrap up our journey through selected writings of Richard M. Weaver.
Why are culture, order, justice, and freedom worth defending?
Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
Suggested reading:
"On Being a Doctor of Culture" by Dr. James Tallmon
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2020-08-0459 min
The Wittenberg HourThe Image of Culture and The Importance of Cultural FreedomThe Wittenberg Hour continues our Exploring Weaver series. Dr. James Tallmon joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss The Image of Culture and The Importance of Cultural Freedom by Richard M. Weaver.
What is culture? What holds culture together? Why is distinction fundamental to the survival of culture?
Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
Suggested reading:
The Importance of Cultural Freedom and The Image of Culture by Richard M. Weaver
"On Being a Doctor of Culture" by Dr...
2020-07-281h 02
The Wittenberg HourThe Cultural Role of Rhetoric- Part IIThe Wittenberg Hour continues our Exploring Weaver series. Dr. James Tallmon joins The Wittenberg Hour to continue discussing the The Cultural Role of Rhetoric and The Phaedrus and the Nature of Rhetoric by Richard M. Weaver.
What is dialectic? What is rhetoric? What do dialectic and rhetoric have to do with one another? What have they to do with culture?
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Suggested reading:
The Phaedrus and the Nature of Rhetoric and The Cultura...
2020-07-2147 min
The Wittenberg HourThe Cultural Role of Rhetoric- Part IThe Wittenberg Hour continues our Exploring Weaver series. Dr. James Tallmon joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss the The Cultural Role of Rhetoric and The Phaedrus and the Nature of Rhetoric by Richard M. Weaver.
What is dialectic? What is rhetoric? What do dialectic and rhetoric have to do with one another? What have they to do with culture?
Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
Suggested reading:
The Phaedrus and the Nature of Rhetoric and The Cultural Role of Rhetoric by Richard M. Weav...
2020-07-1448 min
The Wittenberg HourDistinction and HierarchyThe Wittenberg Hour continues our Exploring Weaver series. Dr. James Tallmon joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss the Distinction and Hierarchy by Richard M. Weaver.
What is distinction? What is hierarchy? What have they to do with one another? What have they to do with the family? What have they to do with society?
Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
Suggested reading:
Distinction and Hierarchy by Richard M. Weaver
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Coming up on Episode 7:
The Phaedrus and the N...
2020-07-071h 01
The Wittenberg HourEducation and the IndividualThe Wittenberg Hour continues our Exploring Weaver series. Dr. James Tallmon joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss the Education and the Individual by Richard M. Weaver.
Episode questions: What is education? What is the purpose of education? What has education to do with culture? What has education to do with the individual?
Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
Suggested reading:
Education and the Individual by Richard M. Weaver
Life Without Prejudice and Other Essays by Richard M. Weaver
Lutheran Educ...
2020-06-3055 min
The Wittenberg HourIdeas Have ConsequencesThe Wittenberg Hour begins a series on the writings of Richard M. Weaver. Dr. James Tallmon joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss the Introduction to Weaver's Ideas Have Consequences.
Episode questions: What is culture? What has culture to do with the formation of man and especially the formation of scholars? Why does what we study matter and how does what we study relate to culture?
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Suggested reading:
Introduction to Ideas Have Consequences by Richard M. Weaver
W...
2020-06-2348 minThe Wittenberg HourWittenberg Academy Doctors of Rhetoric 2020Wittenberg Academy Rhetoric scholars join The Wittenberg Hour to discuss their rhetorical studies and original oratories. Also, enjoy the 2020 Wittenberg Academy Celebration of Oratory.
Episode questions: What is a doctor of culture? What does a doctor of culture do?
Scholar original oratories:
1. Classical Lutheran Education as an Antidote to the Ills of Secularization
2. The Detriment to Adolescents' Journey Toward Adulthood Posed by Progressivism
3. Mining Some Buried Treasures of Music
4. Reconstructing our Monolith- Foundation, Stone, and Mortar
5. The Problem with 'Helicopter Parenting'
6. How Christianity Ca...
2020-06-161h 05
The Wittenberg HourTuesdays with Tallmon 2020Dr. James Tallmon joins The Wittenberg Hour to discuss Tuesdays with Tallmon and C.S. Lewis' Space Trilogy.
Episode questions: Why is C.S. Lewis so popular? Why do many Lutherans find Lewis' writing so appealing?
Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
Books to read:
The Space Trilogy by C.S. Lewis
Heaven on Earth by Rev. Dr. Arthur Just
Learn more about Wittenberg Academy.
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Register for Rhetoric cl...
2020-06-0948 min
The Wittenberg HourWelcome to The Wittenberg Hour!Wittenberg Academy joins the ranks of podcasts.
Episode question: What makes classical Lutheran education so great?
Answer: It gives scholars that which endures, by means of that which has endured, that they may endure.
Bump music: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Kirk Meyer - Kloria Publishing
Books to read:
Lutheran Education: From Wittenberg to the Future by Rev. Dr. Thomas Korcok
Orations on Philosophy and Education by Philip Melanchthon
2020-06-0551 min