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On The Line
OTL is the Lutheran, Long-Form podcast that engages Theology and Culture. New Episodes Every Monday!
Episodes
77 episodes
Christian Preus: Epic Bible Study on Genesis
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 Theolo...
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Episode 77
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1:34:09

Dr. Jamison Hardy: Major Updates on the Concordia Universities
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 sc...
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Episode 76
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2:13:12

Dr. Joel Okamoto: What Hinduism and Buddhism Believe (and How Christianity Differs)
About Today’s GuestDr. 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 r...
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Episode 75
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1:50:31

Caleb Keith: Wrestling with Sanctification & the Theology of the Cross
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 Co...
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Episode 74
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Dr. Joel Elowsky: The Early Church Was Lutheran
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 e...
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Episode 73
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1:56:17
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Dr. Larry Sanger: The Eucharist: Symbolic or Real? | Wikipedia Founder Debates
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 ...
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Episode 72
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3:00:35

Dr. Larry Sanger: Why Wikipedia Founder Converted From Agnostic To Christianity
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 ...
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Episode 71
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1:50:41

Dr. Jon Bruss: Residential Seminary Is The Gold Standard
Please note: We apologize for the audio issues between 45:57 and the first break at 1:05:21. Thank you for your patience and understanding.Rev. Dr. Jon S. Bruss is the seventeenth president of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, ...
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Episode 70
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1:51:46

Why Felix Loc converted from Evangelical to Lutheran
Felix Loc is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, overseeing the national office's operations and supporting the Synod president's strategic work. With a background in organizational leadership and a deep co...
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Episode 69
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1:10:46

Jeff Hemmer: How the Industrial Revolution Broke the Family & Gender Roles
Rev. Jeff Hemmer is an LCMS pastor serving in St. Louis and a leading voice on recovering godly masculinity within the Church. He is the author of "Man Up! The Quest for Masculinity," a bold theological call to men to embrace their created vo...
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Episode 68
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2:05:59

Hans Fiene: Jewish-Christian Tension, Misguided Zeal, & Overcoming Depression
Rev. Hans Fiene is the pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Crestwood, Missouri. He is the creator of Lutheran Satire, a multimedia project that uses humor to teach and defend the Christian faith. A graduate of Indiana University and Co...
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Episode 67
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2:13:01

Dr. Adam Koontz: Aliens, Conspiracies, and Revitalizing Lutheranism
Check Out Our New Website! https://ontheline.net/Support The Launch of LIT- https://institute.ontheline.net/donation/Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz is a Lutheran pastor and theologian currently serving at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Oakmont,...
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Episode 66
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2:36:26

Jeff Schwarz and Todd Wilken: Issues Etc. Reveals Shocking True Story Behind Cancellation
Check Out Our New Website! https://ontheline.net/Support The Launch of LIT- https://institute.ontheline.net/donation/Todd Wilken is a Lutheran pastor and hosts the radio program Issues, Etc., which he has led since 1998. He gr...
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Episode 65
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Rev. Ben Ball: Why More Young Lutherans Are Identifying As “Traditional”
🎧 Welcome to Episode 64 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧Rev. Benjamin Ball serves as the Second Vice President of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), bringing years of pastoral experience and theological leadership to his role. Comm...
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Episode 64
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1:45:07

Dr. Stephen Pietsch: What is Happening in the Australian Lutheran Church?
🎧 Welcome to Episode 63 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧 Dr. Stephen Pietsch is an associate professor of Practical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, specializing in pastoral care, counseling, and the pastoral theology...
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Episode 63
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1:23:38

Rev. Daniel Broaddus: Mind-Blowing Discussion on The Bible
🎧 Welcome to Episode 62 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧🔗 Stay Connected with Us!Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes looks and more updates: https://www.instagram.com/otl_podcast_Join our Facebook community to engage with ...
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Episode 62
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2:31:29

Rolf Preus: Catholics & Lutherans on Justification, Sanctification, & Atonement
🎧 Welcome to Episode 61 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧Rev. Rolf Preus graduated from Concordia Theological Seminary (CTS), Fort Wayne, IN, with a Master of Divinity in 1979 and a Master of Sacred Theology in 1987. Ordained on July 1, 197...
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Episode 61
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1:37:23
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Rev. David Buchs: How Christianity Changes You
🎧 Welcome to Episode 59 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧🔗 Stay Connected with Us!Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes looks and more updates: https://www.instagram.com/otl_podcast_Join our Facebook community to engage with ...
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Episode 59
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2:32:39

Dr. Robert Kolb: The Real Story of Martin Luther & The Reformation
🎧 Welcome to Episode 58 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧Dr. Robert Kolb is a renowned Lutheran theologian and professor emeritus at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, where he served as a missions professor and director of the Institute for ...
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Episode 58
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1:56:13

Rev. James May: Voodoo, Greed, & Other Challenges to the Church's Mission in Africa
🎧 Welcome to Episode 57 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧🔗 Stay Connected with Us!Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes looks and more updates: https://www.instagram.com/otl_podcast_Join our Facebook community to engage with ...
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Episode 57
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1:26:09
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Rev. Rolf Preus: Seminex & The History of Controversy in American Lutheranism
🎧 Welcome to Episode 56 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧🔗 Stay Connected with Us!Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes looks and more updates: https://www.instagram.com/otl_podcast_Join our Facebook community to engage with ...
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Episode 56
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2:06:59

Dr. Scott Keith, Executive Director of 1517: Masculinity, Fatherhood, and the Origins of 1517
🎧 Welcome to Episode 55 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧Scott Keith is the Executive Director of 1517. He is a co-host of The Thinking Fellows Podcast and a contributor to 1517 and Christ Hold Fast. He is also the author of "Being Dad: Fat...
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Episode 55
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2:13:20

Josh Arndt: Carnivore Diet, Physical Health, & Spiritual Discipline
🎧 Welcome to Episode 54 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧We sit down with Joshua Arndt to explore the art of discipline in various areas of life. From physical fitness and the benefits of sandbag training to the carnivore diet and its impac...
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Episode 54
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Dr. Bryan Wolfmueller: Evangelicals vs. Catholicism vs. Lutheranism in America
🎧 Welcome to Episode 53 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧Dr. Bryan Wolfmueller is a Lutheran pastor, author, and LCMS speaker known for his engaging teaching style and theological depth. He has written books such as "Has American Christiani...
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Episode 53
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