In this episode of The Crux of the Matter, Scott and Todd discuss the topic of narcissism and the pastor. What is narcissism? Why should we care? And are people with narcissistic personal disorder attracted to the pastoral office more than other fields? Hear about this and more in episode 58.
Read moreEpisode 57 - Preaching Better, Part Two
Getting better at preaching is a strangely hard thing for pastors. While we all know there are weaknesses, we don’t like to admit them in public for fear of looking like we don’t know what we’re doing. In episode 57 of The Crux of the Matter, Todd and Scott discuss the book, *Preaching Better*, and how it may be implemented into the Ministry.
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CRUX Episode 56 - Preaching Better, Part One
Getting better at preaching is a strangely hard thing for pastors. While we all know there are weaknesses, we don’t like to admit them in public for fear of looking like we don’t know what we’re doing. In episode 56 of The Crux of the Matter, Todd and Scott discuss the book, *Preaching Better*, and how it may be implemented into the Ministry.
Read moreCRUX Episode 55 - Scott and Todd Go Back to School
There are so many degree programs, and so many schools, why bother picking at all. In episode 55 of The Crux of the Matter Pastor Todd Peperkorn and Professor Scott Stiegemeyer discuss furthering your education while serving in a parish or school. Bioethics and Preaching? Roman Catholic or Evangelical or something else entirely? Listen in as they try to get to the crux of the matter.
WHAT ARE WE TEACHING
SCOTT
- Charles Finney and the Second Great AwakeningTODD
- Genesis 23 - The Burial of SarahLINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
- Trinity International University, Master of Arts in Bioethics
- Aquinas Institute of Theology, Doctor of Ministry in Preaching
- Loyola University, DOCTORATE in BIOETHICS (D.Bioethics)
WHAT'S BRINGING JOY THIS WEEK
SCOTT
- Healing: Bringing the Gift of God's Mercy to the World, Mary Healy
TODD
- Airmail (for Mac)
- Airmail (for iOS)
WHERE TO FIND US
Todd and Scott co-host THE CRUX OF THE MATTER.
You may find Todd Peperkorn @toddpeperkorn on Twitter or facebook.com/toddpeperkorn on Facebook. He also blogs, posts sermons, and random nonsense at Lutheran Logomaniac and Dark My Road. Todd’s parish is Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Rocklin, California. You can find his sermons & bible classes on YouTube HERE.
You may find Scott Stiegemeyer @scottstieg on Twitter or Facebook.com/scottstiegemeyer on Facebook. Scott is an assistant professor of theology and bioethics at Concordia University Irvine.
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Intro and Outro Music is “On My Heart Imprint Your Image” from the album, “On My Heart Imprint Your Image,” copyright 2003 by Kathryn M. Peperkorn. Used by Permission.
CRUX Episode 54 - First Timothy 6
Episode 54 of The Crux of the Matter is on First Timothy chapter six. How do we defend against false doctrine? What is really at the bottom of the desire for and spread of false doctrine? We also examine a podcast called Good Guys Wear Black, and the book, Christ alone. Join us for this episode with your hosts, Rev. Todd Peperkorn and Prof. Scott Stiegemeyer.
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CRUX Episode 53 - First Timothy 5
What is meant by widows or elders in chapter 5 of First Timothy? What is the laying on of hands, and for that matter, what is ox muzzling? And how do you learn to preach better? And why do our bodies matter? Hear about these things and more in episode 53 of The Crux of the Matter.
LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
WHAT'S BRINGING JOY THIS WEEK
SCOTT
- Earthen Vessels: Why Our Bodies Matter to Our Faith, by Matthew Lee Anderson
TODD
- Preaching Better: Practical Suggestions for Homilists, by Ken Untener
WHERE TO FIND US
Todd and Scott co-host THE CRUX OF THE MATTER.
You may find Todd Peperkorn @toddpeperkorn on Twitter or facebook.com/toddpeperkorn on Facebook. He also blogs, posts sermons, and random nonsense at Lutheran Logomaniac and Dark My Road. Todd’s parish is Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Rocklin, California. You can find his sermons & bible classes on YouTube HERE.
You may find Scott Stiegemeyer @scottstieg on Twitter or Facebook.com/scottstiegemeyer on Facebook. Scott is an assistant professor of theology and bioethics at Concordia University Irvine.
Email the show at feedback@thecruxofthematter.net
To subscribe directly, please paste the following link into your pod-catcher of choice:
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Intro and Outro Music is “On My Heart Imprint Your Image” from the album, “On My Heart Imprint Your Image,” copyright 2003 by Kathryn M. Peperkorn. Used by Permission.
CRUX Episode 52 - First Timothy 4
Pastoral Formation is language we often use in our speaking and writing today, but where did it come from? And what is meant by piety in chapter 4 of First Timothy? And what is up with Don Draper? Hear about these things and more in episode 52 of The Crux of the Matter.
LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
WHAT'S BRINGING JOY THIS WEEK
SCOTT
TODD
WHERE TO FIND US
Todd and Scott co-host THE CRUX OF THE MATTER.
You may find Todd Peperkorn @toddpeperkorn on Twitter or facebook.com/toddpeperkorn on Facebook. He also blogs, posts sermons, and random nonsense at Lutheran Logomaniac and Dark My Road. Todd’s parish is Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Rocklin, California. You can find his sermons & bible classes on YouTube HERE.
You may find Scott Stiegemeyer @scottstieg on Twitter or Facebook.com/scottstiegemeyer on Facebook. Scott is an assistant professor of theology and bioethics at Concordia University Irvine.
Email the show at feedback@thecruxofthematter.net
To subscribe directly, please paste the following link into your pod-catcher of choice:
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Intro and Outro Music is “On My Heart Imprint Your Image” from the album, “On My Heart Imprint Your Image,” copyright 2003 by Kathryn M. Peperkorn. Used by Permission.
CRUX Episode 50 - First Timothy 2
Scott and Todd continue their study and conversation on 1 Timothy with chapter two. In this chapter they talk about the context and implications behind Paul’s admonition to “let the women keep silent in the church.” You know, easy stuff. Join us for episode 50 of The Crux of the Matter.
Read moreCRUX Episode 49 - First Timothy 1
Scott and Todd begin a several part series on the book of 1 Timothy, beginning (obviously) with chapter one. What can we learn together as pastors of the twenty-first century from this book? Join us for episode 49 of The Crux of the Matter.
Read moreCRUX Episode 48 - The Theology of the Body
What is a theology of the body for Lutherans? In this episode Scott and Todd think through where such a theology fits in the Small Catechism, and its implications for pastoral care today. Join us for Episode 48 of The Crux of the Matter.
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