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.
Read moreCRUX Episode 46 - Live from Holy Cross
Scott Stiegemeyer (left) and Todd Peperkorn (right) recording live at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Rocklin, California.
What does it mean to be the Christian Church in the twenty-first century. In this live episode of The Crux of the Matter, Todd and Scott answer questions, ask a few of their own, and bring Christ to bear as we look forward to the future together in Him. Join us for episode 46 of The Crux of the Matter.
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JOY
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- California Sunshine
SCOTT
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 “BWV 739: Wie schön leuchtet uns der Morgenstern” (by J.S. Bach, recorded by James Kibbie). Licensed under the Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License.
CRUX Episode 45 - Star Wars
It is certainly fair to say that Star Wars: The Force Awakens in a phenomenon. So how are we as Christians to view such a thing? Does it have a biblical view of good and evil, and ultimately of redemption? Or is it just another good old yarn designed to make Hollywood some bucks? Listen to Scott and Todd discuss the years most popular movie in Episode 45 of The Crux of the Matter.
WHAT ARE WE TEACHING
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- Hebrews 11
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- Church History
SHOW NOTES
JOY
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- Civit Coffee
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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: https://thecruxofthematter.squarespace.com/podcast/?format=rss
To subscribe via iTunes, please go to: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-the-crux-of-the-matter/id959171811
Intro and Outro Music is “BWV 699: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland” (by J.S. Bach, recorded by James Kibble). Licensed under the Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License.
CRUX Episode 44 - Advent and Pastoral Care
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. When it comes to pastors, that’s a pretty good description of Advent. In this episode, Scott and Todd discuss why it is that the season of Advent is often so hard, and how we as pastors can try to provide comfort to the suffering. Join us for episode 44 of The Crux of the Matter.
Read moreCRUX Episode 43 - Refugees
Everyone is talking about refugees these days. The distinction between what the Church should do and what the government should do is obvious (perhaps) to Lutherans, but it is not so obvious in our society. In this episode of The Crux of the Matter, Todd and Scott talk about that distinction in the context of the Paris attacks, and what it means for the Church and her pastors today. Join us for episode 43 of The Crux of the Matter
Read moreCRUX Episode 42 - Church History
All our lives we are surrounded by history. Our own history. Those around us. Those who will come after us are on the horizon. But how does the Christian Church understand her history? In this episode of The Crux of the Matter, Peperkorn and Stiegemeyer talk about what it means to be a pastor who is aware of the Church’s history, and how it shapes pastoral care.
Read moreCRUX Episode 41 - Halloween and Reformation
Halloween is a day of great fun and frivolity, but it is also a day of some conflict for Christians. Do we “celebrate” Halloween, or is this a pagan holiday that Christians should avoid? And strangely in the same vein, what does it mean to “celebrate” the reformation? Is this Lutheran Pride Sunday, or is something else at work? Todd and Scott discuss these and more in episode 41 o The Crux of the Matter.
Read moreCRUX Episode 40 - Six Questions Every Pastor Gets Asked
Why do we practice closed communion? Do you wear that outfit in the shower? What does God let X happen to me if He really loves me? These are just a few of the questions Todd and Scott try to answer in this episode. Oh, and like the rest of the Internet, they also talk about Star Wars, ADD, and the craziness of random questions. Join us for episode 40 of The Crux of the Matter.
Read moreCRUX Episode 39 - Dualism
Why do we want to turn the world into a cosmic battle of Good vs. Evil? We often appear to live in a superheroes and supervillians world, where they are constantly at odds with each other, and neither gets the upper hand. But God is the Lord of heaven and earth. Hear Scott and Todd talk about dualism in episode 39 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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