A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast

The Evangelical Heritage Version

There is no greater treasure than to hear the Word of God communicated clearly in your own language.  The Evangelical Heritage Version aims to translate the Bible into clear English style while maintaining a faithful translation.  Professor John Brug, the head of the Wartburg Project, joins us to discuss the EHV, what makes it unique, and why it was undertaken in the first place.
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Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn HeideGuest:  Prof. John Brug, Professor Emeritus of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, and General Editor of Project WartburgEpisode: 71
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Loehe the Preacher

Preaching is the chief work of the ministry, yet it happens on more than Sunday morning.  A man must be apt to teach, though he can and should increase this God-given gift in his work.  Loehe also describes the form of a sermon and offers some surprising suggestions regarding this important task.
Host: Rev. Zelwyn HeideRegular Guest:  Rev. David AppoldEpisode: 70
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Repentance

Repent, for the kingdom of God is near!  What does repentance look like?  What keeps us from repentance?  How do we bear fruit in keeping with repentance?  Join us as we discuss a doctrine so important that Jesus Himself began His preaching ministry with the call to repent.
Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn HeideEpisode: 69
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Technological Society and Its Future

Technology is the means by which we obtain certain goals, and using technology is part of being human.  Yet in an age when technology increasingly dominates our lives, what does the Word of God have to say about it?  Join us as we discuss why technology isn't a neutral issue, some of what the Lord says about it, and why bringing up the Amish is a red herring.
Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn HeideRegular Guest:  Rev. Adam KoontzEpisode: 68
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Bible Histories and Catechesis

One of the goals of catechesis is Biblical literacy, and one of the best ways to obtain it is through the use of Bible histories.  Whether the setting is in confirmation, homeschooling, the home, or even just in personal improvement, these somewhat lost treasures provide an easy method for pastors, teachers, and parents alike.
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Host: Rev. Zelwyn HeideRegular Guests:  Rev. Aaron UphoffEpisode: 67
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The Conclave Regroups

The regulars reassemble to take your questions.  In this second conclave, we tackle many topics, ranging from the liturgy to Prohibition to vengeance.  Join us as we dive in with you.
Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn HeideRegular Guests:  Rev. Adam Koontz and Rev. David AppoldEpisode: 66
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The Pastor's Marriage

The marriage of a pastor, like any man, shapes him and impacts his work.  In this episode, we discuss Loehe's reflections on the pastor's marriage.  Is celibacy a higher calling?  How does the biblical qualification of "husband of one wife" relate to a widower or a divorced man?  Is the calling of the pastor's wife different from other wives?  Join us as we continue our discussion of Loehe's book "The Pastor."
Hosts: Rev. Willie GrillsRegular Guests:  Rev. Adam Koontz and Rev. David AppoldEpisode: 65
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Headship

Jesus Christ is our ascended King, the living head of the Church.  How do we understand the concept of Christ being the head?  Does headship also apply to government and family?  Join us as we discuss the Biblical doctrine of headship and its implications for our society today.
Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn HeideEpisode: 64
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A Pastor's Public Life

The social and cultural expectations for pastors change from time to time and place to place, but there is something unchanging about the source of a pastor's life in Christ.  Listen to find out more about how the hidden life with God nourishes a pastor's public conduct and why distraction plagues pastors in Loehe's time and our own.
Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn HeideRegular Guest:  Rev. Adam KoontzEpisode: 63
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The Chrysostom of American Lutheranism: The Life and Impact of Walter A. Maier

Few men have made such an impact on American Christianity as Dr. Walter A. Maier.  From academics to radio to preaching, WAM's influence reached far and wide.  WAM stands tall in the history of the LC-MS.  Join us as we discuss the life and techniques of the man Time magazine called "The Chrysostom of American Lutheranism."
Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn HeideEpisode: 62
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