Faith Comes By Hearing
In the cascading layers of noise in our ever-changing world, discover a space for reflection and inspiration is increasingly rare. Faith Comes By Hearing is a unique podcast series that cuts through the clamor, carrying the timeless messages of the Gospel into our lives with renewed relevance. Faith Comes By Hearing ventures into the challenges of everyday life and the deep need to hear the truth that we are saved by grace, through faith, through Christ Jesus alone.
Episodes
66 episodes
The Power From On High That Changes Everything - Pentecost Sunday - Acts 2:1-21
In this special Pentecost episode of Faith Comes By Hearing, Dr. Larson explains why the Holy Spirit is so important in the daily life of every Christian. Discover how the same Spirit who gave the disciples courage and Christ’s peace is still a...
Ascended Yet Never Absent: The True Meaning of Christ’s Homecoming - The Ascension of Christ - Luke 24:44–53
In this episode of Faith Comes By Hearing, Dr. Larson reflects on the Ascension of our Lord, an often-overlooked but essential feast day of the church. We explore what it means that Christ Jesus has been exalted to the right hand of the Father ...
Never Truly Alone: The Gift of the Holy Helper - Sixth Sunday of Easter - John 14:15-21
God is near to us. Dr. Cary Larson encourages you to find comfort in the promise that, even when our feelings fail or life feels overwhelming, the Holy Spirit gives us a conviction that is strong and steady, "tempered like fine steel." Through ...
The Only Way, The Explosive Truth, The Abundant Life- Fifth Sunday of Easter - John 14:1-14
Dr. Larson unpacks Jesus’ explosive claim “I am the way, the truth, and the life,” contrasting Christianity’s bold exclusive truth with the world’s fuzzy “all roads lead to God” illusion in this post-COVID America. Follow the risen Christ with ...
I Shall Not Want: The Promise of the Good Shepherd - Fourth Sunday of Easter - Psalm 23
Like David before us, we are called to move from a small, restrictive view of Christ to one of awe and devotion, trusting that the Creator of the universe is personally and lovingly concerned with every detail of our lives. Whether life is flou...
Recognizing Jesus in an Uncertain World - Third Sunday of Easter - Luke 24:13-35
Jesus' appearance to two disciples on the road to Emmaus highlights their despair due to misunderstanding Holy Scripture. Jesus clarifies that Old Testament prophecies required the Messiah's suffering for victory over sin. Christ Jesus calls Hi...
The Office of the Keys - 2nd Sunday of Easter - John 20:19-31
Dr. Cary Larson explores the "Office of the Keys," examining how Jesus empowered his disciples to forgive sins through the Holy Spirit. Reflecting on Thomas’s journey from disbelief to a bold confession of faith, true forgiveness and restoratio...
I Know That My Redeemer Lives! - Easter Sunday - Job 19:23-27
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Hallelujah! In this powerful Easter sermon, Dr. Cary Larson proclaims the undeniable truth of the empty tomb and the living Savior who conquered death for you, delivering unshakable hope, full forgiveness, a...
Given and Shed For You - Maundy Thursday - Matthew 26:26-29
On Maundy Thursday we confess that Christ Jesus gives His own body and blood for the forgiveness of our sins in/with/under the elements of the Sacrament of the Altar. In the bread, Christ gives us His body, broken for us. In the wine, He gives ...
What's in a Name? - Palm Sunday - John 12:12-19
On this Palm Sunday, one name echoes over the shouts of "Hosanna," the name above all names. Join us as Dr. Larson explores the humble King who rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, emptied Himself to become a servant, and willingly went to the cros...
The Breath of Life - The 5th Sunday in Lent - Ezekiel 37:1-14; John 11:1-53
In this profound episode of "Faith Comes by Hearing," Dr. Larson explores the vital relationship between the physical act of breathing and our spiritual existence. The preached Word of God serves as an invitation to receive the restorative brea...
Walking in the Light of Christ - Fourth Sunday in Lent - Isaiah 42:14-21; John 9:1-41
This episode of Faith Comes by Hearing explores the profound tension between light and darkness, illustrating how sin often blinds us to our own spiritual condition. Through the call of Christ, we are invited to abandon that darkness and step i...
Water for the Journey - Third Sunday in Lent - Exodus 17:1-7
Dr. Larson explores the parallel between the Israelites' grumbling in the wilderness and our own modern discontent, identifying our frequent complaining as a fundamental distrust in God's providence. Christ Jesus is the true Rock struck at Calv...
Hope Against Hope - Second Sunday in Lent - Gen 12:1-9; Rom 4:1-8, 13-17
Abraham's faith and trust in God's promises were steadfast despite the impossibility of achieving them according to human reason. This is the essence of true Christian faith believing against human reason and relying solely on God's word and pr...
Victory in the Wilderness - First Sunday in Lent - Matthew 4:1–11
Jesus’ time in the wilderness serves as a vicarious victory where, as the "true Israel," he remained perfectly obedient to God’s word in the exact places where humanity and the ancient Israelites failed. Rather than being just a "how-to" for us...
Arise, and Do Not Be Afraid - Transfiguration of Our Lord - Matthew 17:1-9
Jesus is far more than a moral example; He is the "Word made flesh" who reduced the terrifying glory of God into a human form so that we could receive Him as our God. In this episode, Dr. Larson clarifies that by shifting our focus from Jesus a...
Simultaneously Justified and a Sinner - Fourth Sunday after Epiphany - Matthew 5:1-12
When Christ Jesus provides a list of wonderful beatitudes and yet we find ourselves wanting, what is the answer to our problem? In this episode, Dr. Larson points to the Christ Jesus as the only solution to our paradoxical life of being a saint...
Bind Us Together, Lord - Third Sunday after Epiphany - 1 Corinthians 1:10–18
If the Church is sanctified, Christ's people gathering around Word and Sacrament, how is it that there is always conflict? In this episode of Faith Comes by Hearing, Dr. Larson encourage us to find peace and concord in the only ONE that can lea...
What is the Church and How is it Holy? - Second Sunday after Epiphany - 1 Corinthians 1:1–9
The Church is defined as "holy" not because of the merit of its members, but because it is the place where Christ is present through Word and Sacrament to bring His heavenly kingdom to sinners. Ultimately, the Church is a unique fellowship wher...
Baptism Connects You to Jesus - First Sunday after Epiphany - Romans 6:1–11
Dr. Larson highlights the biblical teaching that baptism is a burial into the death of Christ, liberating us from our sinful nature. By dying to the old self through the waters of baptism, the believer is freed from the power of sin and united ...
Finding Freedom in Christ’s Perfection - Ephesian 1:3-14 - Second Sunday of Christmas
Is Christianity truly about your own efforts to be good, or is it built on a foundation of something far more radical? Dr. Larson explores the transformative power of Christ's perfect obedience and how His righteousness is gifted to you through...
This Will Be the Sign to You - Christmas 2025 - Luke 2:8-20
In this Christmas sermon from the Faith Comes by Hearing podcast, Dr. Cary Larson explores the biblical account of the angel's announcement to shepherds about the birth of Jesus and to look for the sign of swaddling clothes. The challenge is ou...
Christmas Greetings!
Rev. Dr. Cary Larson reflects on the true meaning of the Christmas season and sends blessings too all this Christmas season. Merry Christmas!For more information about The American Association of Lutheran Churches go to TAALC.org.
The Plan of Salvation - 4th Sunday of Advent - Matthew 1:18-25
This episode of "Faith Comes By Hearing," Dr. Cary Larson, call our attention to the theme of trusting God's plan of salvation amidst worldly crises and the contrast between true faith and feigned piety. While human experien...
The Royal Highway - 3rd Sunday of Advent- Isaiah 35:1-10
Christ Jesus' coming is ultimately good news for the redeemed, offering comfort and the promise of complete victory over sin and suffering. Rather than fearing judgment, we are encouraged to stand firm in the grace and promise of Christ, who is...