Things are shifting in Christianity, not just in North America, but around the globe. How do these changes affect us? With whom do traditional Christians work and in what ways as the landscape changes? In this first of a three part series, P

Of A Virgin Born

Jan 5th, 2017 11m 15s

Was Jesus really born from woman who had never had sexual relations with a man? Christians have traditionally thought so, but is this belief crucial to mature faith? Yes. As the Christmas season draws to a close, it is good to reflect on why

Christ IS Risen

Apr 11th, 2013 12m 53s

Ideas have consequences, and the way the Church proclaims the good news of Jesus' resurrection is important. Christ IS risen!

Back in the Saddle

Mar 27th, 2013 15m 45s

What do you do after you fail in a resolution? Most of us have had to face this question in our lives. Pr. Brett listens to the voice of his Lord and some wise advice from an old cavalry officer to find his way forward.

Resolutions

Mar 31st, 2011 12m 20s

After a long break, Pr. Brett returns to a regular podcast and talks about priorities.

The Authority of Scripture from Creed to Confession, part 5

Aug 18th, 2010 8m 35s

This is a paper that Pr. Brett presented at a series of synodical workshops around Northeast Pennsylvania. It shows that the way Lutheranism has classically understood the authority of Scripture is in direct continuity with the early Church an

The Authority of Scripture from Creed to Confession, part 4

Aug 18th, 2010 10m 57s

The Authority of Scripture from Creed to Confession, part 3

Aug 18th, 2010 5m 59s

The Authority of Scripture from Creed to Confession, part 2

Aug 18th, 2010 7m 26s

The Authority of Scripture from Creed to Confession, part 1

Jun 30th, 2010 11m 4s

The Proper Role of Emotion

Mar 25th, 2010 18m 23s

Emotions are integral to our human identity, but they often lead us astray. How do we separate the wheat from the chaff in our emotions and rehabilitate this our fickle aspect of our nature?

Special Edition No. 3 - The Heart of Lutheran Faith

Mar 22nd, 2010 16m 52s

What is the heart of Christian faith? What is the heart of Lutheran faith? The Bible's answer is very countercultural... which is why it is more important than ever that we hear it today.

God Doesn't Make Junk

Feb 22nd, 2010 16m 52s

In this Podcast, Pr. Brett explores this commonly misused phrase and discovers the good news that God is the Great Spiritual Recycler.

Special Edition No. 2 - As For Me and My House

Dec 15th, 2009 23m 5s

This was Pr. Brett's sermon to his congregation of Christ Hamilton United on the Sunday immediately following the 2009 Churchwide Assembly of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Special Edition No. 1 - Pastoral Letter

Dec 14th, 2009 29m 34s

Pr. Brett’s letter to his congregation following the 2009 Churchwide Assembly of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, where the epoch-shifting decision was made to bless homosexual PALM (publicly accountable lifelong monogamous) relation

Introduction

Dec 7th, 2009 25m 44s

In this episode, Pr. Brett explains why he felt the need to begin these podcasts in the first place. He recounts stories of what he has experienced and explains what the focus of these podcasts will be in the coming weeks.

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