Best Concordia Seminary Podcasts (2025)

Join us in a conversation about the texts for June 29! The readings for the Third Sunday after Pentecost are 1 Kings 19:9b–21, Psalm 16, Galatians 5:1, 13–25, and Luke 9:51–62.By Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

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Dr. David Petersen: A Lutheran Renewal is Happening Against the Odds 2:14:53

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Rev. Dr. David H. Petersen has served as Pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana, since 2000. A graduate of Central Michigan University and Concordia Theological Seminary (M.Div., S.T.M., D.Min.), he is known for his deep commitment to the Church’s liturgical and theological heritage. Dr. Petersen is a contributing editor for Gott…

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Matthew 9:1-16 51:01

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Pastor David Smith leads a study on Matthew 9:1-16. Join the pastors and people of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, for weekly Bible study on Sunday mornings. Learn more about St. Paul’s Des Peres at stpaulsdesperes.org. Submit comments or questions to: [email protected].

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The Spoken Word: We Really Mean It – Dr. Robert Kolb and Dr. Joel Okamoto 35:50

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Does God speak to us today? Dr. Robert Kolb, professor emeritus of systematic theology, and Dr. Joel Okamoto, professor of systematic theology, discuss the practical significance of Theology of the Spoken Word. The unique format of this episode allows Kolb and Okamoto the opportunity to make a challenging concept come alive for students and laity.…

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Morning Chapel from Kramer Chapel, 6/11/25 44:51

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The Second Sunday after Pentecost 24:56

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Join us in a conversation about the texts for June 22! The readings for the Second Sunday after Pentecost are Isaiah 65:1–9, Psalm 3, Galatians 3:23–4:7, and Luke 8:26–39.By Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

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Christian Preus: Epic Bible Study on Genesis 1:34:09

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Rev. Dr. Christian Preus is pastor of Mount Hope Lutheran Church in Casper, Wyoming, and Chairman of the Board of Regents for Luther Classical College. He holds a Ph.D. in Classics from the University of Iowa and an M.Div. from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne. A scholar and translator, his works include Philip Melanchthon’s Loci Commun…

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Matthew 8 53:18

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Pastor David Smith leads a study on Matthew 8. Join the pastors and people of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, for weekly Bible study on Sunday mornings. Learn more about St. Paul’s Des Peres at stpaulsdesperes.org. Submit comments or questions to: [email protected].

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Morning Chapel from Kramer Chapel, 6/4/25 40:04

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Special Feature – Meditation Exercise read in Spanish by Dr. Douglas Rutt 23:39

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This is a special feature of the episode Mindfulness, Meditation, and Martin Luther. Dr. Douglas Rutt reads a Scripture-based meditation in Spanish. The meditation is from William Hulme’s book Let the Spirit In: Practicing Christian Devotional Meditation. Enjoy!By Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

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Trinity Sunday 24:50

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Join us in a conversation about the texts for June 15, Trinity Sunday. The readings are from Proverbs 8:1–4, 22–31, Psalm 8, Acts 2:14a, 22–36, and John 8:48–59By Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

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Dr. Jamison Hardy: Major Updates on the Concordia Universities 2:13:12

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Rev. Dr. Jamison J. Hardy is a former district president in the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and a member of the President of the Concordia University System. A lifelong Lutheran, Hardy was born in Bay City, Michigan, and attended Lutheran schools before earning his bachelor’s degree from Concordia University Wisconsin and his M.Div. from Concord…

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Matthew 7:7-29 53:36

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Pastor David Smith leads a study on Matthew 7:7-29. Join the pastors and people of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, for weekly Bible study on Sunday mornings. Learn more about St. Paul’s Des Peres at stpaulsdesperes.org. Submit comments or questions to: [email protected].

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Holistic Wellness- Dr. Rick Marrs and Dr. Tim Saleska 35:39

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Holistic wellness includes multiple areas of health. Dr. Rick Marrs, professor of Practical Theology, speaks with Dr. Tim Saleska, dean of Ministerial Formation, discuss the concept of holistic wellness. Marr’s new Bible study, “The Wholeness Wheel” explores seven aspects of health. Tune in for a discussion about how to care for and use God’s embod…

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Join us in a conversation about the texts for June 8, Pentecost Sunday. The readings are from Genesis 11:1–9, Psalm 143, Acts 2:1–21, and John 14:23–31.By Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

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Dr. Joel Okamoto: What Hinduism and Buddhism Believe (and How Christianity Differs) 1:50:31

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About Today’s Guest Dr. Joel P. Okamoto is the Waldemar and Mary Griesbach Professor of Systematic Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, where he has served on the faculty since 1998. A former MIT graduate turned theologian, he brings rigorous thought to questions of truth, Christian witness, and systematic theology in a post-Christian world. …

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Matthew 6:14-7:6 51:12

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Pastor David Smith leads a study on Matthew 6:14-7:6. Join the pastors and people of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, for weekly Bible study on Sunday mornings. Learn more about St. Paul’s Des Peres at stpaulsdesperes.org. Submit comments or questions to: [email protected].

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Morning Chapel from Kramer Chapel, 5/23/25 58:03

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Morning Chapel from Kramer Chapel, 5/22/25 29:08

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Morning Chapel from Kramer Chapel, 5/21/25 49:44

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Morning Chapel from Kramer Chapel, 5/20/25 34:35

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Morning Chapel from Kramer Chapel, 5/19/25 27:42

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The Seventh Sunday of Easter 25:25

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The texts for June 1, the Seventh Sunday of Easter are Acts 1:12–26, Psalm 133, Revelation 22:1–6 (7–11) 12–20, and John 17:20–26.By Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

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Caleb Keith: Wrestling with Sanctification & the Theology of the Cross 2:19:39

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Caleb Keith is a Lutheran theologian and podcast producer at 1517, where he serves as the voice behind The Thinking Fellows and Outlaw God podcasts and oversees the 1517 Podcast Network. He graduated summa cum laude as an Honors Scholar from Concordia University Irvine and holds an MA in systematic and philosophical theology from the University of …

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Matthew 6:5-13 41:33

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Pastor David Smith leads a study on Matthew 6:5-13. Join the pastors and people of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, for weekly Bible study on Sunday mornings. Learn more about St. Paul’s Des Peres at stpaulsdesperes.org. Submit comments or questions to: [email protected].

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Morning Chapel from Kramer Chapel, 5/16/25 36:14

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Raising Kids Who Ask Questions – Dr. Ron Mudge and Isaiah Mudge 35:52

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The Mudge family is striving to build a grace-focused home where kids aren’t afraid to ask questions. This family of 8 have lived in multiple cultures, both in the United States and in Africa. Join in this conversation between Dr. Ron Mudge, provost at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and his son Isaiah, as they describe living as a Christian family …

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Morning Chapel from Kramer Chapel, 5/15/25 25:26

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Morning Chapel from Kramer Chapel, 5/14/25 49:17

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Morning Chapel from Kramer Chapel, 5/13/25 57:55

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Morning Chapel from Kramer Chapel, 5/12/25 31:13

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The Sixth Sunday of Easter 25:04

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The texts for May 25, the Sixth Sunday of Easter are Acts 16:9 – 15, Psalm 67, Revelation 21:9–14, 21–27, and John 16:23–33, or John 5:1– 9.By Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

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Dr. Joel Elowsky: The Early Church Was Lutheran 1:56:17

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Rev. Dr. Joel C. Elowsky is Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, where he also directs the Center for the Study of Early Christian Texts. A leading scholar of the early church, African Christianity, and patristic exegesis, Elowsky has edited and authored numerous works, including volumes in the Ancient Christian Commen…

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Matthew 5:38-6:4 50:55

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Pastor David Smith leads a study on Matthew 5:38-6:4. Join the pastors and people of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, for weekly Bible study on Sunday mornings. Learn more about St. Paul’s Des Peres at stpaulsdesperes.org. Submit comments or questions to: [email protected].

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Morning Chapel from Kramer Chapel, 5/8/25 21:52

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Morning Chapel from Kramer Chapel, 5/7/25 49:08

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Morning Chapel from Kramer Chapel, 5/6/25 36:03

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Morning Chapel from Kramer Chapel, 5/5/25 31:07

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The Fifth Sunday of Easter 25:46

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The texts for May 18, the Fifth Sunday of Easter are Acts 11:1–18, Psalm 148, Revelation 21:1–7, and John 16:12–22 or John 13:31–35.By Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

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Dr. Larry Sanger: The Eucharist: Symbolic or Real? | Wikipedia Founder Debates 3:00:35

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Dr. Larry Sanger is a philosopher, technologist, and co-founder of Wikipedia, one of the world's most widely used reference platforms. He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from The Ohio State University and has spent his career shaping the landscape of online knowledge and advocating for decentralization, transparency, and intellectual freedom. In recent…

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Matthew 5:10-37 54:26

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Pastor Paul Sieveking leads a study on Matthew 5:10-37. Join the pastors and people of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, for weekly Bible study on Sunday mornings. Learn more about St. Paul’s Des Peres at stpaulsdesperes.org. Submit comments or questions to: [email protected].