A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast

The Forgotten Era of the Missouri Synod

How does the past come to be forgotten? Maybe there are parts of our own past that we've forgotten. Join us to remember the period of Missouri's greatest growth in the time between the Civil War and the Great Depression and to hear how we can think about our fathers in the faith and imitate their zeal for Christ.
Links for works mentioned in the podcast may be found on our website.
Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn HeideRegular Guest:  Rev. Adam KoontzEpisode: 51
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The Conclave

All hands on deck for this special episode of WFS!  The regulars are all here to tackle a wide range of user questions, including topics like fasting, deacons, and Semper Virgo.  Join us as we look back on the first 50 episodes and look forward to many more to come.
Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn HeideRegular Guests:  Rev. David Appold, Rev. Adam Koontz, and Rev. Aaron UphoffEpisode: 50
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The Later Life of Joseph Smith

The life of Joseph Smith is a mixture of remarkable success and heartbreaking failure.  Mormonism grows despite tremendous opposition, and Smith dies young at the hands of a mob.  Join us as we conclude the story of Joseph Smith from Ohio to Missouri to Illinois in this next installment of our series on Mormonism.
Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn HeideEpisode: 49
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The Law of God is Good and Wise

It must be recognized that in any culture the source of law is the god of that society. Join us as we begin our discussion of the Law's curbing effect in society. What is the place of God's Law in the life of the Christian and in the state?  Does it only show us our sins, or does it show us a still more excellent way?
Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn HeideGuest:  Rev. Aaron Uphoff, Pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Randolph, NJEpisode: 48
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Loehe on Preparation for the Holy Office

What makes a good pastor? For Wilhelm Loehe, the beginning was all. You'll hear discussions about classical education, the focus of parish life, and the need for humility in this first episode in our series on Loehe's "The Pastor."
A link to "The Pastor" may be found on our website.
Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn HeideRegular Guest:  Rev. Adam KoontzEpisode: 47
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Carolinian Herald of Liberty

Does how the church is run have anything to do with the gospel? David Henkel of the Tennessee Synod thought so. Check out this episode for discussion of his "Carolinian Herald of Liberty," his manifesto for his synod's polity and practice to ensure liberty in church and state.
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Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn HeideRegular Guest:  Rev. Adam KoontzEpisode: 46
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The Early Life of Joseph Smith

The impact of Joseph Smith has only grown since his brief life ended. From humble beginnings to the leader of thousands in his time, Joseph Smith is one of the most influential figures in American religion. Today, the Latter Day Saint movement, or Mormonism, has grown to millions of members. Join us as we begin our study of the life of Joseph Smith and his cultural history.
Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn HeideEpisode: 45
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Fire in the Bones: The Call of the Prophets

How do the prophets become prophets?  What do pastors and prophets have in common?  How does God's calling affect us today?  Join us to learn about how God sends the prophets in every age.
Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn HeideRegular Guest:  Rev. David AppoldEpisode: 44
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Fire From Heaven: The Evangelical Lutheran Tennessee Synod

You've probably never heard of the Tennessee Synod, but you definitely should know about these remarkable men of God. Listen to learn about this group that fought the good fight of faith and were the first to publish the entire Book of Concord in English.
Links to books mentioned in the podcast may be found on our website.
Hosts: Rev. Willie Grills and Rev. Zelwyn HeideRegular Guest:  Rev. Adam KoontzEpisode: 43
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Sermon for the Installation of Rev. Willie Grills

WFS Preaching: Listen to the sermon preached by regular guest, Rev. David Appold, for the installation of Rev. Willie Grills at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Mattoon, IL. The sermon texts were Jeremiah 15:19-21, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, and John 20:19-23.
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