Scripture First
Three millennials sit down with Lutheran theologians to understand how Scripture is working in our lives. God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, sin, faith, forgiveness, Luther, and more are on the table as Mason Van Essen, Kiri Haugen, and Adam Guthmiller discuss each week's upcoming lectionary Bible passage with Luther House of Study's theologians to hear the context in and around Scripture before it's preached in church.
Podcasting since 2019 • 354 episodes
Scripture First
Latest Episodes
God’s Speaking vs God’s Word | Matthew 17:1-9 with Lars Olson
On Transfiguration Sunday, just before Lent begins, we climb the mountain with Peter, James, and John and watch Jesus reveal who he truly is. Our conversation with Lars Olson leans heavily into Luther’s Law and Gospel distinction: G...
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Naming Sin, Sin | Matthew 5:13-20 with Sarah Stenson
What does it mean to be the salt of the earth? In today’s conversation, Sarah Stenson tells us, “If you want to preach the gospel and help people, you must be sharp and rub salt into their wounds.” This leads to a discussion about t...
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You Will Be Hated | Matthew 5:1-12 with Lars Olson & Sarah Stenson
The Beatitudes. The beginning of the Sermon on the Mount. We ask Sarah Stenson and Lars Olson: What is Jesus conveying in this sermon and how can preachers build on that in their own sermons? How do Ch...
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Victimhood as Identity | Matthew 4:12-23 with Dr. Chris Croghan & Lars Olson
Jesus calls his first disciples, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” Dr. Chris Croghan and Lars Olson explain how Matthew’s version is unique compared to Mark’s version and Luke’s version as well as the importance of r...
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