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On The Line
OTL is the Lutheran, Long-Form podcast that engages Theology and Culture. New Episodes Every Monday!
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70 episodes
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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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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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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1:29:14

Rev. Christian Einertson: Lutheranism is The True Catholic Church?
🎧 Welcome to Episode 52 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧Rev. Christian Einertson, serving as a pastor in Southern Minneapolis, is also a distinguished candidate for a Ph.D. from Concordia Seminary, specializing in the Lutheran Confessions....
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Episode 52
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1:38:43

Dr. Tim Ahlman: The State of the Church, Ordination Routes, & Jordan Peterson
🎧 Welcome to Episode 51 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 enga...
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Episode 51
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2:47:32

Dort Preus: Mother of 12, Grandmother of 85, Shares Wisdom
🎧 Welcome to Episode 50 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧Dort Preus is a devoted Lutheran wife and mother of 12 children, including 11 boys, and the grandmother to over 80 grandchildren. Her life’s work has been dedicated to raising her fam...
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Episode 50
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58:15

Dr. Bryan Wolfmueller: Lessons of the Martyrs: Overcoming Fear & Death
🎧 Welcome to Episode 49 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 49
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2:38:16

Rev. Christian Einertson: Ancient Wisdom the Church Has Forgotten
🎧 Welcome to Episode 48 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧Rev. Christian Einertson, serving as a pastor in Southern Minneapolis, is also a distinguished candidate for a Ph.D. from Concordia Seminary, specializing in the Lutheran Confessions....
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Episode 48
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Greg Joseph: Ballot Manipulation, Ukraine, and Election Expectations
🎧 Welcome to Episode 47 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧Greg Joseph is a practicing lawyer who has represented many high-profile cases defending against government overreach. He utilizes his Lutheran faith to stand on the front lines for r...
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Episode 47
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Dr. Burnell Eckardt: A Case for the Holy Liturgy of the Christian Church
🎧 Welcome to Episode 46 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧The Rev. Burnell F. Eckardt Jr. is a Pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Kewanee, Illinois. He holds a PhD in historical theology from Marquette and an STM and MDiv from Concordia...
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Episode 46
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