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Double Portion: Twin Lutheran Pastors
Twin Lutheran pastors in Southern California discuss the intersection of studying Scripture and Christian living.
Episodes
16 episodes
Why are we Lutheran? 5 Reasons to be Lutheran (Ep. 30)
Why are we Lutheran? In this episode, Pastors Chris and Tony Pflughoeft sit down to talk about a question that is both simple and deeply important: Why be Lutheran?Rather than simply assuming that Lutheranism is the right answer because...
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What is love? (Ep. 29)
What does it mean to love someone or something? The world's understanding of love often differs greatly from what God calls us to do. The Biblical definition of love carries a much deeper meaning.In this episode, Pastors Chris and Tony ...
Are all sins equal? (Ep. 28)
Are all sins equal? In this episode, Pastors Chris and Tony explore what the Bible says about whether or not all sins are equal, why every sin deserves God's judgment, and how the gospel of Jesus Christ is the only hope for every sinner. ...
Can Christians cuss? (Ep. 27)
Our words have the power to heal or to hurt, yet Scripture says, "No human being can tame the tongue" (James 3:8). In this episode, we take a look at what God's Word teaches about sinful speech, the heart behind our words, and the forgiveness f...
Should Christians fast? (Ep. 26)
Should Christians fast today? If so, why—and how?In this episode, Pastors Chris and Tony explore the biblical practice of fasting. They discuss what Scripture says about fasting in both the Old and New Testaments, how Jesus viewed the p...
Spiritual but not religious? A Lutheran Response (Ep. 25)
More people than ever describe themselves as "spiritual but not religious." They believe in God, pray occasionally, or seek a deeper purpose in life, yet they avoid organized religion and church membership. Why has this become so common? Is the...
Can Christians not want kids? (Ep. 24)
With the rising cost of living, more and more people are choosing not to have children. How should Christians think about this decision? Is choosing to remain childless a matter of Christian freedom, or does Scripture offer a different perspect...
What is the Bible? (Ep. 23)
If you spend time online, you will run into people who question the Bible. They question the contents. They question the authority. They question the teachings. They assert that certain books were withheld. So, what is the Bible?In this...
Why that sin that you are hiding is killing you (Ep. 22)
Why do we hide our sins? What happens when secret sin is left to grow in the dark? In this episode, Pastors Chris and Tony have an honest conversation about the spiritual danger of concealing sin, the isolation it creates, and the damage it can...
Do Christians have to believe that God created the world in six days? (Ep. 21)
Do Christians have to believe that God created the world in six days? Does a Christian have to believe that these days were 24-hour-long days? Join Pastors Chris and Tony as they explore the biblical teaching of Creation.In this episode...
Do Christians care about the environment? (Ep. 20)
In this episode, Pastors Chris and Tony dig into the polarizing topic of environmentalism and ask a simple but important question: What does it look like for Christians to care for creation without losing sight of the Creator?They explo...
Giving to the Needy (Ep. 19)
In this episode, Pastors Chris and Tony sit down for a candid and thoughtful conversation about what it really means to give to the needy. Drawing from Scripture, pastoral experience, and everyday encounters, they wrestle with questions many Ch...
That's so performative (Ep. 18)
In this episode, Pastors Chris and Tony explore the temptation to live performatively. Far more than just an online insult, performative living reveals a deeper issue. It reveals a misunderstanding of what makes a person right before God. It fl...
What do you do when the Bible doesn't tell you what to do? (Ep. 15)
Should a Christian abstain from alcohol? Is fasting necessary or forbidden for the Christian life? Can my kids go trick-or-treating on Halloween? There are many questions that Christians wrestle with. Not all of these questions are answered dir...
How do I share my faith with others? (Ep. 16)
Christians know the importance of telling others about Jesus and what he has done. However, we often struggle with the question of how. Join Pastors Chris and Tony Pflughoeft as they explore this important topic.
Dealing with Disappointment (Ep.17)
How do Christians deal with disappointment in their lives? Perhaps life has not turned out the way they wanted. Maybe it feels like their prayers are not being answered in the way they want. Join Pastors Chris and Tony in this dialogue on disap...