In episode 67, Scott and Todd discuss twenty years in the pastoral office. What are the highs and lows, what have they learned, what was the best and worst? And why did Kurt Marquart call their situations a "Felicitous inconsistency?" Join us for this episode of The Crux of the Matter.
Read moreCRUX EPISODE 65 - After Christmas
The time after Christmas is typically pretty difficult for pastors, at least these pastors. How is it that we reconnect with family, recharge the batteries, and in general reengage with the ministry after an intensive period. Scott and Todd also talk about the Incarnation, Guatemala, and noise-canceling headphones. Take a listen to episode 65 of The Crux of the Matter to find out more.
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CRUX Episode 62 - Sick Pastors
How do pastors deal with being sick? It’s the season when children go back to school, and so many pastors struggle with sickness, both short term and long term. Do you cancel classes or worship services? Who looks after you when you are sick? Will the church collapse in upon itself without you? Scott and Todd take a crack at this question and more in to episode 62 of The Crux of the Matter.
Read moreCRUX Episode 61 - Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa was canonized by Pope Francis on Sunday, September 4, 2016. So there's a lot of talk in the media about saints. For Lutherans, this is a mixed conversation. We cling to and hold on to the saints, but we neither worship no pray to them. So what are we to do with a woman like Mother Teresa? John us for Episode 61 of The Crux of the Matter, hosted by Todd Peperkorn and Scott Stiegemeyer.
WHAT ARE WE TEACHING
- Judah and Tamar (Todd)
- CS Lewis (Scott)
NOTES
- Mother Teresa
- Christopher Hitchens
- Mother Teresa, Ineffective Altruist
- Apology of the Augsburg Confession, Article XXI
- The Third Miracle (IMDB link)
JOY BRINGERS
- Alone Together, Sherry Turkel (SCOTT)
- Reclaiming Conversation (also SCOTT)
- The Word Remains (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.
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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 60 - The Summer
Bioethics, preaching of the poor, Catholic social ethics, what we did over summer vacation, German, Yosemite. We cover it all and much, much more this episode! John us for Episode 60 of The Crux of the Matter, hosted by Todd Peperkorn and Scott Stiegemeyer.
Read moreCRUX 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.
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 38 - M.O.P.N. on the Ministry
Auxilliary offices. Teachers, DCEs, deaconesses, Director of Family Ministry, the language we use to talk about the “helping offices” in the church is confusing, at best. In episode 38 of The Crux of the Matter, Scott and Todd try to unravel the mystery a bit, while also trying to get Todd off the ledge after losing his driver’s license.
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