Theology Q&A

Q&A: Luther writings for beginners? Is the Catholic Church the only true church? Can Christians start revolutions? More.

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:27:23 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:

What Luther writings should you read first?
Is the Roman Catholic Church the one true church?
Are Christians allowed to start revolutions?
How to confront the fear of death?
Are mirrors portals to spiritual realms?
If God instituted marriage before the fall, why won't there be marriage in heaven?

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Q&A: What do Lutherans teach about salvation? Is Christ at the right hand of God? Proof texting. More.

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:50:56 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:

What do Lutherans believe about salvation?
How can Jesus fill all things if he bodily ascended heaven?
How do you navigate toxic relationships? How do you remain patient and compassionate without compromising with scripture?
Do Christians misunderstand Old Testament quotes?
Can someone really hear from God or is it just their inner voice?
Can the devil put thoughts in believers' minds? If so, does it have less of an effect than it does on unbelievers?

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Q&A Featuring Matthew Harrison: What is lacking in the Lutheran church today and how can we strengthen it? What is the unpardonable sin? Is faith passive or active? More.

What-Not, The Podcast — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:28:55 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:

What is lacking in Lutheran preaching today and how can we strengthen it?
What is the unpardonable sin?
Do women have less of the image of God than men?
Is faith passive or active?
If we deny them communion, can we still say they are Christians?
Should grandparents baptize their grandchildren if their parents don’t believe?
What is the internal struggle within confessional Lutheranism today?

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Q&A: Should you invite the Mormons inside and evangelize to them? Is the Lord's Supper Cannibalism? How should Christians respond to superstitions? More.

What-Not, The Podcast — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:59:00 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:

How should Christians evangelize to Mormons who come to their door?
How should Christians respond to superstitons?
How should we view religious toys/ Are they irreverent?
Is it wrong to recommend a non-Lutheran church to a fellow believer?
When should Christians leave behind the corrupt culture?
is the Lord's Supper canibalism?
Is attitude towards the second use of the law the main difference between believers and nonbelievers?

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Q&A: What do Lutherans teach about prayer? What does it mean to be above reproach? Can a pastor who has been disqualified be restored? More.

What-Not, The Podcast — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:37:33 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:

What is the Lutheran teaching on prayer?
What does it mean that a pastor needs to be above reproach?
Can a pastor who has been disqualified be restored? What if he has committed serious sins before he was a Christian?
Why do so many Christians have a wrong understanding of faith?
What does it mean that the Lord must build the house? (Psalm 127)
How do you respond to "Messianic" Christianity?
How do you respond to spiritual manipulation?

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Chapters

(00:00:37) - What do Lutherans teach about prayer?
(00:07:07) - What does it mean to be above reproach?
(00:21:50) - Can a pastor who has been disqualified be restored?
(00:31:29) - A right understanding of faith
(00:37:20) - What does it mean that the Lord must build the house?
(00:42:24) - How to respond to Messianic Christianity
(00:50:55) - How to respond to spiritual manipulation.

Q&A: What is the Lutheran view of Jesus? Is it different from other denominations? Why are evangelical churches growing? More.

What-Not, The Podcast — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:

What is the Lutheran view of Jesus? Is it different from other denominations?
Why are evangelical churches growing while other denominations appear to be shrinking?
Why does David say "Against you only have I sinned..."?
Why don't we cast lots to make decisions in the church anymore?
Was Paul the thirteenth apostle? What is the significance of Paul becoming an apostle later?
What if I am not doing enough good works?
How should Lutherans study other religions?

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Q&A: Can we love apart from God? Is there a difference between murder and killing? Do Lutherans believe in individual illumination? More.

What-Not, The Podcast — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:

Can we love apart from God? What is the difference between the love of a believer and a non-believer?
Is there a difference between killing and murder?
How do you find time with your pastor when he is busy?
Do you need the Holy Spirit to understand scripture? Do Lutherans believe in individual illumination?
What is the Lutheran view of missions? Can women serve on missions?
How are pastors called? Are they called by God or by the congregation?
Are our departed loved ones watching over us from heaven?

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Q&A: Are Infants Guilty of Original Sin? What is Open Theism? More.

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:

Are infants affected by original sin?
What is open theism? Do Lutherans affirm or reject open theism?
Do Lutherans need to believe in an old earth?
Is hell an eternal punishment or annihilation?
What do you need to believe to join a Lutheran Church?
How do you respond when someone calls your church "strict"?
What is the difference between false teaching and error?

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Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX.

Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL.

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Q&A: does God give more than we can handle? Is America on Native American land? Is faith an act of the will? More.

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:15:22 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:

Does God give us more than we can handle? How do we understand this? And how do we wrestle with churches that give clichés rather than help?
Is America on Native American land? How do we think of past injustices?
Is faith an act of the will? Does Romans 10 indicate that we have to choose to believe?
Why is God's judgment in the Old Testament so subjective? It doesn't seem like the punishment fits the crime.
Can you give advice on reading the Bible front-to-back? What resources are available?
If Lutherans believe in sola scriptura, why do they always quote Luther?
How do we navigate the alphabet soup of Lutheran denominations and church bodies?

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Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX.

Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL.

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Theology Q&A: Protests in Church, Caring for the Homeless, Amillennialism, What's after Death? Is Speeding a Mortal Sin? What about Ash Wednesday?

What-Not, The Podcast — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:42:03 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:

Protests in Church
Caring for the Homeless
Amillennialism
What's after Death?
Is Speeding a Mortal Sin?
What about Ash Wednesday?

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Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX.

Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL.

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Theology Q&A: Image of God, Churches with Different Theology, Evangelism Tactics, KJV, Adult or Infant Baptism, Feeling Distant from God, Islam

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:58:45 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:

The image of God,
Attending a church with a different theology,
Evangelism tactics and the book of Acts,
King James versus ESV,
Is infant baptism different from adult baptism?
What do I do if I feel distant from God?
How does the church confront the difficulties of Islam?

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Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX.

Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL.

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Q&A: The Laying on of Hands, Baptism, Self-Defense, the Lord Hardens Saul's heart, Election vs. Losing Salvation, and more.

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:02:41 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:

Self-defense revisited
Why doesn't the Lord restore Saul after he repents?
If we wouldn't have died, would the earth be filled?
What does the laying on of hands in prayer mean?
Election and losing your salvation
Baptism, the Holy Spirit, and Acts chapter 8
Why does Luther include teachers in the fourth commandment?

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Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL.

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Q&A: Christmas Reflections: - Should we fear God's displeasure? - How do we wash our robes? - Does God want robots and more?

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:02:09 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:

Christmas Reflections:
How do we react to the line in Paul Gerhart's hymn "All My Heart Again Rejoices" about fearing God's displeasure?
From Revelation 7, how do we wash our robes in the Lamb's blood?
Does God want robots? How does love and choice relate to one another?
What do we think about true crime podcasts?
Are we all priests?
Are we ruling and reigning in Christ's little season?

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Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX.

Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL.

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Q&A: AI Chatbots and Contemporary Worship, and 5 more.

What-Not, The Podcast — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:45:51 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:

The vocation of Friend vs. AI Chatbots
Who can assist in the Lord's Supper?
What's on the menu in the Marriage Feast of the Lamb?
How should we look at contemporary worship?

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Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX.

Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL.

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Language is Truth (Wolfmueller w. Dr. Gregory Schulz)

What-Not, The Podcast — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:33:27 +0000

Pastor Bryan Wolf Mueller interviews Dr. Gregory Schultz of LutheranPhilosopher.com on part one of his new hermeneutics text about language and logos being that in which we live and move and have our being.

Q&A: Apart from God, Hebrews 11 and Infant Faith, Life in the New Heaven, Against the Devil, Near Death Experiences, Confession Absolution and Revivalism, and the Power of Positive Thinking

What-Not, The Podcast — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:06:00 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:

What can we do Apart from God
Hebrews 11 and Infant Faith
Life in the New Heaven
Against the Devil
Near Death Experiences
Confession, Absolution, and Revivalism
The Power of Positive Thinking

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Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX.

Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL.

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Q&A: forgiveness, confession with attendance, how important is the absolution? Fellowship at church, church security, Lutherans and the Apocrypha, and what happens when we die.

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:19:20 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:

forgiveness
confession with attendance
how important is the absolution?
Fellowship at church
church security
Lutherans and the Apocrypha
what happens when we die.

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Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX.

Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL.

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Theology Q&A: Adam with Eve? Hell, now or later? Praying with others? Is there still wrath? A past with unworthy communion.

What-Not, The Podcast — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:38:22 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they takes up questions about:

Adam with Eve?
Hell, now or later?
Praying with other religions?
Is there still wrath?
A past with unworthy communion.

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Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX.

Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL.

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Q&A: What Makes a Theologian? Witness or Confess? Is this Word for Me? 1 Corinthians 7 and Inspiration? Should we bless Israel? Is my baptism valid? Were Cain and Able twins?

What-Not, The Podcast — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:45:48 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they takes up questions about: What Makes a Theologian? Witness or Confess? Is this Word for Me? 1 Corinthians 7 and Inspiration? Should we bless Israel? Is my baptism valid? Were Cain and Able twins? Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact. Also, don’t forget to sign up for the free weekly email, Wednesday What-Not, http://www.wolfmueller.co/wednesday Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX. Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL. Upcoming events: http://www.wolfmueller.co/events

QnA with Packer is Back! Lutherans and the Holy Ghost, What's a "Symbol"? The Cursed Fig Tree. Forgiving the unrepentant.

What-Not, The Podcast — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:21:46 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they takes up questions about:

* Lutherans and the Holy Ghost

* What's a "Symbol"?

* The Cursed Fig Tree

* Forgiving the unrepentant.

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Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX.

Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL.

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Q&A: Judgment Day, Genesis and Creation, Penal Substitutionary Atonement, Judging Fellow Christians, Pastoral Communion, and the Crucifix

What-Not, The Podcast — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 15:40:12 +0000

Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller answers your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode he takes up questions about:

Judgment Day

Genesis and Creation

Penal Substitutionary Atonement

Judging Fellow Christians

Pastoral Communion

The Crucifix

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Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX.

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QnA: sanctification, Christian reconstructionism, the resurrection, the Synod of Dort, the garden of Eden, and the Trinity in the Old Testament

What-Not, The Podcast — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:18:51 +0000

Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller answers your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about:

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Q&A: Reading the Old Testament, Double Predestination, Dreams, Perseverance and Assurance, and the son of Man

What-Not, The Podcast — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:57:46 +0000

Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller answers your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about:

How much of the Old Testametn should a Christian read?
Is double-predestination from the devil?
How do we think about dreams?
Can we have assurance of perseverance?
Why is Jesus called the Son of Man?

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Faithful Stewards of the Spirit's Message

What-Not, The Podcast — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:19:35 +0000

Or, What to do when God talks to you

Q&A: Christians under bad government, inviting people to church, the devil's insistence on evil, litigation against non-Christians, and Satan's little season

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:56:11 +0000

In today's q&A podcast we took up questions about:

Current events, and out Christians live in an injust society. (Here we reference the doctrine of the three estates, and for more, please visit www.wolfmueller.co/threeestates)
How do we best invite people to church?
Will the devil ever get tired of being evil?
How do we think about litigation against non-Christians?
A review of the end times, and particularly the question of Satan's Little season in Revelation 20. How do amillennialists handle that text?

Seven Myths about Death

What-Not, The Podcast — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:42:13 +0000

Here are seven myths about death and dying which, wind contrasted with the truth of the scriptures, bring supreme comfort.

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Q&A: The Lutheran Church in crisis? Adam and Eve Christians? How to honor dishonorable parents?

What-Not, The Podcast — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:28:08 +0000

Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller answers your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about:

The real presence in the Lord's Supper

Were Adam and Eve Christians

How do Lutherans respond end-times prophecies

How to honor bad parents

Is the Lutheran Church in crisis, and

How do we handle being sinned against?

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QnA: Christian imposter syndrome, the third use of the law, and six other listener questions

What-Not, The Podcast — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:35:23 +0000

We are recovering the joy of theology one question at a time.

Here's a q&A podcast with Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller, answering questions about pedo-communion, doubt about how close God is to us, the LCMS and the boldness of chaplaincy, the problem of radical pietism, are there errors in the book of Concord, who welcomes to communion, is there really a third use of the law, and how do we deal with imposter syndrome as Christians?

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Seminex 2.0, a Conversation with Rev. Dr. Greg Schulz

What-Not, The Podcast — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000

God’s Word is our life. Theology is joy. Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller takes up various theological topics, and looks for the courage and wisdom of God’s Word.

Read the article and find more here: https://lutheranphilosopher.com/

Links: - Pr Wolfmueller’s website: http://www.wolfmueller.co - Substack: https://whatnot.substack.com/ - Books: https://wolfmueller.co/books/ - Free downloads: https://wolfmueller.co/downloads/ - St Paul Lutheran Church, Austin, TX: https://www.stpaulaustin.org/

QnA: Protestant? Lay people teaching online? The Triune Name in Baptism. Privacy and Spiritual War

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 22:29:26 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about: * Are Lutherans Protestant? * Should Lay people teaching online? * The Triune Name in Baptism. * Privacy and Spiritual Warfare Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact. Also, don’t forget to sign up for the free weekly email, Wednesday What-Not, http://www.wolfmueller.co/wednesday Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX. Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL. Upcoming events: http://www.wolfmueller.co/events

QnA: When are we saved? Are all saved? How do we preach the Gospel to those wounded by sin?

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:18:33 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about: * When are we saved? * Are all saved? * How do we care for those wounded by sin? Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact. Also, don’t forget to sign up for the free weekly email, Wednesday What-Not, http://www.wolfmueller.co/wednesday Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX. Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL. Upcoming events: http://www.wolfmueller.co/events

QnA: The Good Work of Adoption, The Temporal Consequences of Sin

What-Not, The Podcast — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 18:31:42 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about:

* The Good Work of Adoption

* The Temporal Consequences of Sin

Here is the interview I did with Pastor Melius that included a lengthy section on adoption and foster care - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interview-with-pastor-jared-melius-about-pro-life-issues/id1509402348?i=1000473880091 (from my previous church's podcast).

And here is an essay my daughter wrote for Lutherans for Life (you have to scroll down to find it) - https://lutheransforlife.org/article/2024-lfl-national-essay-contest-winners/

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Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL.

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QnA: Blameless or Guilty, Valid Home Baptism, Protestant Hymns, Space Communion

What-Not, The Podcast — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:38:55 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions.

In this episode we take up questions about:

* Blameless or Guilty
* Pentecostals and Law & Gospel
* Valid Home Baptism
* Protestant Hymns
* Elon Musk and Communion in Space

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Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX.

Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL.

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QnA: Roman Catholics and Scripture, Divorce and Re-Marriage, the Rosary, and Infant Faith

What-Not, The Podcast — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:21:54 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions.

In this episode we take up questions about:

* Roman Catholics and Scripture
* Divorce and Re-Marriage
* The Rosary
* Infant Faith

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QnA: Temptation & Concupiscence, Salvation Now and Then, Is Marijuana sinful?

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:33:37 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions.

In this episode we take up questions about:

*Temptation & Concupiscence
* Salvation Now and Then
* Is Marijuana sinful?

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Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX.

Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL.

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QnA: Who can absolve? How does a Lutheran give their testimony?

What-Not, The Podcast — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about:

* Who can absolve?

* How does a Lutheran give their testimony?

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QnA: Different Translations, Christian without Hope, the Death of an Unbeliever, and Judgment prayer

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:53:18 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about:

* Different Translations, Christian without Hope, the Death of an Unbeliever, and Judgment prayer

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Q&A: On the Nearness of Death and the Unforgiven Sin

What-Not, The Podcast — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 14:31:42 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about:

* On the nearness of Death

* Have I committed the unforgiven sin?

Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact. Also, don’t forget to sign up for the free weekly email, Wednesday What-Not, http://www.wolfmueller.co/wednesday Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX. Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL. Upcoming events: http://www.wolfmueller.co/events

QnA: Tattoos, Organ Donation, Rebellious Lutherans, and Theological Despair

What-Not, The Podcast — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:46:39 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about:

Tattoos
Organ Donation
Rebellious Lutherans
Theological Despair

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QnA: Bible Apologetics, Bibliolatry (part 2), How did Zwinglism spread so fast?

What-Not, The Podcast — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 14:31:33 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about:

Revisit the Bibliolatry question.
How can we argue for the inspiration of the Bible?
How did Zwinglism spread so quickly?

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Happy Augsburg Confession Day!

What-Not, The Podcast — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:06:09 +0000

June 25th is the day of the presentation of the Augsburg confession, way back in 1530.

In this episode of the podcast I read you the first 21 articles of this wonderful Christian confession.

You can read it yourself, along with the historical introduction and the remaining seven articles: https://bookofconcord.org/

QnA: Is Justification a one-time event? Is perfectionism sin? Can the liturgy work in different cultures?

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 22 May 2024 19:15:00 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about:

Is Justification a one-time event?
Is perfectionism sin?
Can the liturgy work in different cultures?

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Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX.

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QnA: Biblioatry, The Real Presence in the Supper, How can a Lutheran consecrate?

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 15 May 2024 18:01:30 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about:

* Do we worship the Bible?

* How do we talk about the presence of Christ in the Supper?

* If Lutheran Pastor's don't have apostolic succession, how can they consecrate the Lord's Supper?

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QnA: Visions of heaven? What do Lutherans think of Apologetics? Are the Jews God's chosen people?

What-Not, The Podcast — Sat, 11 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about: * Visions of heaven? * What do Lutherans think of Apologetics? * Are the Jews God's chosen people? Links: https://wolfmueller.co/dispensationalism/ https://wolfmueller.co/notes-on-chiliasm-dispensationalism/ Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact. Also, don’t forget to sign up for the free weekly email, Wednesday What-Not, http://www.wolfmueller.co/wednesday Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX. Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL. Upcoming events: http://www.wolfmueller.co/events

QnA: Visions of heaven? What do Lutherans think of Apologetics? Are the Jews God's chosen people?

What-Not, The Podcast — Thu, 09 May 2024 03:20:15 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about: * What about the fear of death? * How do we grieve? Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact. Also, don’t forget to sign up for the free weekly email, Wednesday What-Not, http://www.wolfmueller.co/wednesday Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX. Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL. Upcoming events: http://www.wolfmueller.co/events

QnA: Children of God? Bible Chat-Bots?

What-Not, The Podcast — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:40:04 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about: * Are we the children of God? * What do we make of the Bible Chat-Bots? Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact. Also, don’t forget to sign up for the free weekly email, Wednesday What-Not, http://www.wolfmueller.co/wednesday Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX. Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL. Upcoming events: http://www.wolfmueller.co/events

QnA: Why was Jesus Baptized? How did Jesus become sin? Did God love before creation?

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:43:26 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about:

Why was Jesus Baptized?
How did Jesus become sin?
Did God love before creation?

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Toward Truth (Conversation with Dr Schulz, 3 of 3)

What-Not, The Podcast — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:19:10 +0000

Pastor Wolfmueller talks with Rev. Dr. Gregory Schulz about Woke Marxism, and its dangers toward Lutheran Higher Education. Anatomy of an Implosion is available internationally in both digital and print formats at the various Amazon.coms worldwide, as well as Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, etc. · The print version is on sale at Christian News: https://www.christiannewsmo.com/Anato... · Both print and digital formats are available at Amazon.com. Here is a link to the digital format: https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Implos... Dr Schulz's teaching platform, LUTHERAN PHILOSOPHER is at https://lutheranphilosopher.com Membership is currently free. Among many other resources (all easily searchable via our AI Chatbox), his popular Live Not By Lies narrated studies are accessible there, as are links to Pr Paul Arndt's timely study of the Formula of Concord, With Intrepid Hearts. Pr Arndt is one of the confessional Lutheran pastors on the Lutheran Philosopher Team. Lutheran Philosopher is here to help you with "Clear, Crucial, and CHRISTian Thinking"!

QnA: Charismatic gifts? If you sell your soul to the devil? What's a real Lutheran Church?

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 18:21:19 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about:

Charismatic gifts?
If you sell your soul to the devil?
What's a real Lutheran Church?
What if my church uses grape juice?

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The Word of the Lord Endures forever begins a James study this week. https://thewordendures.org/

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Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX.

Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL.

Upcoming events: http://www.wolfmueller.co/events

Anatomy of an Implosion (2 of 3)

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 02:27:44 +0000

Pastor Wolfmueller talks with Rev. Dr. Gregory Schulz about Woke Marxism, and its dangers toward Lutheran Higher Education. Anatomy of an Implosion is available internationally in both digital and print formats at the various Amazon.coms worldwide, as well as Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, etc. · The print version is on sale at Christian News: https://www.christiannewsmo.com/Anatomy_of_an_Implosion_p/2510007180.htm · Both print and digital formats are available at Amazon.com. Here is a link to the digital format: https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Implosion-Gregory-P-Schulz-ebook/dp/B0CP4WCJX9 Dr Schulz's teaching platform, LUTHERAN PHILOSOPHER is at https://lutheranphilosopher.com Membership is currently free. Among many other resources (all easily searchable via our AI Chatbox), his popular Live Not By Lies narrated studies are accessible there, as are links to Pr Paul Arndt's timely study of the Formula of Concord, With Intrepid Hearts. Pr Arndt is one of the confessional Lutheran pastors on the Lutheran Philosopher Team. Lutheran Philosopher is here to help you with "Clear, Crucial, and CHRISTian Thinking"!

What does faith taste like?

What-Not, The Podcast — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:57:47 +0000

Sunday Drive Home, reflecting on the miracle of the wedding at Cana.

#SundayDriveHome #sdh

Ride home from church with Pastor Wolfmueller, and hear his meandering thoughts on the Sunday, the Scriptures, and the world.

If you hear something interesting, mention the time in the comments.

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Anatomy of an Implosion (1 of 3)

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 02:56:00 +0000

Pastor Wolfmueller talks with Rev. Dr. Gregory Schulz about Woke Marxism, and its dangers toward Lutheran Higher Education. Anatomy of an Implosion is available internationally in both digital and print formats at the various Amazon.coms worldwide, as well as Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, etc. · The print version is on sale at Christian News: https://www.christiannewsmo.com/Anatomy_of_an_Implosion_p/2510007180.htm · Both print and digital formats are available at Amazon.com. Here is a link to the digital format: https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Implosion-Gregory-P-Schulz-ebook/dp/B0CP4WCJX9 Dr Schulz's teaching platform, LUTHERAN PHILOSOPHER is at https://lutheranphilosopher.com Membership is currently free. Among many other resources (all easily searchable via our AI Chatbox), his popular Live Not By Lies narrated studies are accessible there, as are links to Pr Paul Arndt's timely study of the Formula of Concord, With Intrepid Hearts. Pr Arndt is one of the confessional Lutheran pastors on the Lutheran Philosopher Team. Lutheran Philosopher is here to help you with "Clear, Crucial, and CHRISTian Thinking"!

QnA 1.3.24. Why doesn't God answer the 4th petition? How do we number our days? What does it mean to walk according to the Gospel?

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 17:42:07 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about:

Why doesn't God answer the 4th petition?
How do we number our days?
What does it mean to walk according to the Gospel?

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QnA: Jewish Polytheism? Paul vs Peter? How can a bound will be guilty?

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:19:36 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about:

Jewish Polytheism?
Paul vs Peter?
How can a bound will be guilty?

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QnA: Can the Christian keep the Law? What about "manifesting"? Is is a sin to not want children?

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:05:36 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about:

* Can the Christian keep the Law?

* What about "manifesting"?

* Is is a sin to not want children?

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QnA: Is joy apathy? How does a pastor discern his teaching? Is a childlike faith simpleton-ism?

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:56:25 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about:

Is joy apathy?
How does a pastor discern his teaching?
Is a childlike faith simpleton-ism?

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QnA: Women's ordination. Every Christian a Theologian. Should I take communion in another church? The gift of suffering.

What-Not, The Podcast — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:22:19 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about: Women's ordination? Every Christian a theologian. Lord's Supper in a different church? The gift of suffering? Send your questions to www.wolfmueller.co/contact. Also, don’t forget to sign up for the free weekly email, Wednesday What-Not, www.wolfmueller.co/wednesday Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX. Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL.

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QnA: Is sin God's will? Does Lutheranism cause people to sin more? Do Lutherans do evangelism?

What-Not, The Podcast — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:59:53 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about: Is sin God's will? Does Lutheranism cause people to sin more? Do Lutherans do evangelism? Mentioned in this episode: "A Lutheran Theology of Evangelism" https://wolfmueller.co/a-lutheran-theology-of-evangelism-some-theses/ Send your questions to www.wolfmueller.co/contact. Also, don’t forget to sign up for the free weekly email, Wednesday What-Not, www.wolfmueller.co/wednesday Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX. Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL.

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QnA: God bless lemon trees? Resurrection Baseball? How do I know God's will for my life?

What-Not, The Podcast — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 19:12:23 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about:

* Does God bless lemon trees?

* Will there be baseball in the new heaven and earth? What do we do in the resurrection?

* It is wrong to work in volatile companies?

* What is God's will for my life?

We also have some book recommendations.

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QnA: How to fight habitual sins. Help for Christian moms. Are there two Judgments? What about cremation?

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:59:40 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about:

1/ How to fight habitual sins.

https://wolfmueller.co/progressive-mortification-how-to-humble-the-flesh/

https://wolfmueller.co/how-to-deal-with-lust-advice-from-martin-luther/

2/ Help for Christian moms.

3/ Are there two Judgments?

https://wolfmueller.co/dispensationalism/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6HeNmA0PXE
https://wolfmueller.co/1462-what-i-wish-my-non-lutheran-family-understood-about-the-end-times-5-26-21/

4/ What about cremation?

https://wolfmueller.co/a-catechism-on-death-life-and-the-resurrection/

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QnA: Does forgiveness get old? Does Paul agree with Jesus? How can I honor an abusive father?

What-Not, The Podcast — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 14:33:52 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about: **Does forgiveness get old? (Smalcald III.IV: https://bookofconcord.org/smalcald-articles/iii/of-the-gospel/) **Does Paul agree with Jesus? Machen "Liberalism and Christianity" https://twitter.com/search?q=%40bwolfmueller%20machen&src=typed_query **How can I honor an abusive father? Martn Luther on the 4th Commandment: https://bookofconcord.org/large-catechism/ten-commandments/#lc-i-0103 Send your questions to www.wolfmueller.co/contact. Also, don’t forget to sign up for the free weekly email, Wednesday What-Not, www.wolfmueller.co/wednesday

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QnA: Mormons, Worry, Faith and Works, and Being Saved by Childbearing

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 19:37:55 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about:

How do we talk to non-Trinitarians, especially Mormons, about God? (Mormonism Research Ministry website: https://www.mrm.org/)
Is worry a sin?
How do we understand passages like James 2 that seem to connect faith and works? (The Lutheran Confessions on James 2, https://wolfmueller.co/justified-by-works-the-lutheran-confessions-on-james-224/)
What does Paul mean in 2 Timothy when he indicates that "women will be saved through childbearing?
Martin Luther's description of faith: https://wolfmueller.co/martin-luthers-description-of-faith/

New book: Holy Baptism: An Anthology

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Theology of Artificial Inteligence

What-Not, The Podcast — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Instead of Artificial Intelligence, the Lord puts before us True Wisdom. Here's a conversation with Missionary to Puerto Rico and Pastor James Neuendorf about the topic. Subscribe to my free weekly(ish) newsletter Wednesday What-Not: http://www.wolfmueller.co/wednesday ***Links and resources mentioned in the show*** LCMS Mission in Puerto Rico https://lcmspuertorico.org ¿Eres de la isla? ¡Nos encantaría saber de ti! https://lcmspuertorico.org/contact Support one of our missionaries in Puerto Rico! https://www.lcms.org/lehr https://www.lcms.org/lehman https://www.lcms.org/maita https://www.lcms.org/neuendorf Building a god: https://church-of-ai.com/ The Library of Babel: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Library_of_Babel

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QnA: How do we talk to teens about LGBTQAI++++? ALSO: No creed but the Bible? How to number the Ten Commandments? What about homosexual temptation and the pastoral office?

What-Not, The Podcast — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 17:03:23 +0000

QnA: How do we talk to teens about LGBTQAI++++? ALSO: No creed but the Bible? How to number the Ten Commandments? What about homosexual temptation and the pastoral office?

Send in your questions to www.wolfmueller.co/contact, and while you're hanging around the website, subscribe to Wednesday What-Not, our free weekly email newsletter.

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What's a confessional Lutheran? How do I know if the devil is accusing or the Holy Spirit is convicting? Is God a narcissist?

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:41:39 +0000

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological questions, and reflect on current events in the light of God's wisdom and courage.

In this episode we answer the questions:

* What's a confessional Lutheran?

* How do I know if the devil is accusing or the Holy Spirit is convicting?

* Is God a narcissist?

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un-Sparkly Creed, a review

What-Not, The Podcast — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 13:45:58 +0000

Here's a review of the Sparkle Creed, a profound example of how liberal Christianity is not Christianity, but an entirely different religion. Machen, Christianity and Liberalism: https://play.google.com/books/reader?id=Bb0IAQAAIAAJ&pg=GBS.PA18 Apparently I was live Tweeting the Machen text back in April 2020. Here are my highlights: https://twitter.com/search?lang=en&q=machen%20(from%3Abwolfmueller)&src=typed_query Subscribe to Wednesday What-Not, my free weekly(ish) newsletter: http://whatnot.substack.com All the stuff ends up on the website: http://www.wolfmueller.co

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S3E21 are there pastors in the Bible? How do we keep the law?

What-Not, The Podcast — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 12:42:25 +0000

I'm Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller, and I'm taking a look at your questions, and trying to dive a bit deeper into the scriptures. www.wolfmueller.co/contact to send a guestion. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sunday-drive-home/message

S3E20 what of forgiveness? Anxiety redo?

What-Not, The Podcast — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:20:05 +0000

S3E19 redemptive suffering or suffering of the redeemed? And a couple quick thoughts about marriage

What-Not, The Podcast — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:47:02 +0000

S3E18 kiss the rod, and does Jesus build the church?

What-Not, The Podcast — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:41:39 +0000

S3E17 how do we think about the different Gospels?

What-Not, The Podcast — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 23:30:55 +0000

S3E16 Good Friday reflections, and why Christians don't keep Torah

What-Not, The Podcast — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 15:33:51 +0000

S3E15 Elon Musk The answer is the universe, what's the question

What-Not, The Podcast — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:14:18 +0000

I'm Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller, and I'm taking a look at your questions, and trying to dive a bit deeper into the scriptures. In this episode Ed asked for a reflection on Elon Musk's thought on the universe being the answer, and the question being unapparent. www.wolfmueller.co/contact to send a guestion. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sunday-drive-home/message

S3E14 God the Author of the Humble Book

What-Not, The Podcast — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 01:39:48 +0000

Theology is life. Here's a dose of Biblical teaching and reflection from Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller of St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX. Today's episode is from the World-Wide Bible Class, Martin Luther on Genesis 29 and how God is the Author of the humble book. Links: Support Deaf Missions in central Texas: http://www.wolfmueller.co/deafThe bookstore (where almost everything is free): http://www.wolfmueller.co/books/To sign up for Pastor Wolfmueller's free weekly email of theological awesomeness called "Wednesday What-Not", visit http://www.wolfmueller.co/Wednesday. (Every month we give away a free book to a subscriber!)All the theological awesomeness ends up on the website: http://www.wolfmueller.co

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S3E13 does God love or hate sinners?

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 13:31:46 +0000

S3E12 on blasphemy and word crimes

What-Not, The Podcast — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 14:36:06 +0000

Michael has a question about blasphemy, word crimes, and the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. Theology is not boring, it can't be. The Lord's word is the height of what is good and true and beautiful. In each episode of Ask the Pastor Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller answers your theological emails. If you have questions, visit www.wolfmueller.co and send them in. A lot of theology is available on the website, including a number of books available for free downloading. Don't forget to sign up for the free weekly email as well, Wednesday What-Not. That's also available somewhere on the website. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sunday-drive-home/message

S3E11 repentance, and does homosexual temptation disqualify from service in the church?

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:34:32 +0000

S3E10 What to do about spiritual apathy?

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:11:51 +0000

I'm Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller, and I'm taking a look at your questions, and trying to dive a bit deeper into the scriptures. Today's question is about spiritual apathy and acedia. www.wolfmueller.co/contact to send a guestion. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sunday-drive-home/message

S3E9 Life March thoughts, and how can Christians be pro-life if God murders babies?

What-Not, The Podcast — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 23:50:20 +0000

Life March thoughts, and how can Christians be pro-life if God murders babies? I'm Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller, and I'm taking a look at your questions, and trying to dive a bit deeper into the scriptures. www.wolfmueller.co/contact to send a guestion. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sunday-drive-home/message

S3E8 How does suffering strengthen hope, and a question about evangelical multi-site churches

What-Not, The Podcast — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 16:12:39 +0000

How sufferings strengthens hope, and a question about evangelical multi-site churches. I'm Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller, and I'm taking a look at your questions, and trying to dive a bit deeper into the scriptures. www.wolfmueller.co/contact to send a guestion. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sunday-drive-home/message

S3E7 Hope is a Captain (Luther on Hope) and Do we have flesh i the resurrection?

What-Not, The Podcast — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 16:08:08 +0000

Hope is a Captain (Luther on Hope) and Do we have flesh i the resurrection? I'm Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller, and I'm taking a look at your questions, and trying to dive a bit deeper into the scriptures. www.wolfmueller.co/contact to send a guestion. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sunday-drive-home/message

S3E6 The wedding at Cana, the minor points

What-Not, The Podcast — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 20:38:45 +0000

S3E5 Can Christians pray the imprecatory Psalms?

What-Not, The Podcast — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 22:37:16 +0000

Can Christians pray the imprecatory Psalms? What does it mean to leave room for wrath? I'm Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller, and I'm taking a look at your questions, and trying to dive a bit deeper into the scriptures. www.wolfmueller.co/contact to send a guestion. Here's the link to Pastor Boyle's article: http://www.ctsfw.net/media/pdfs/BoyleTheImprecatoryPsalmsasMeansofMercyandWellness.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sunday-drive-home/message

S3E4 Scientific truth is brute fact, and how do we know the New Testament is inspired

What-Not, The Podcast — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 13:56:03 +0000

Notes from hearing Dr Veith yesterday about the limits of scientific knowledge, and a question about knowing if the New Testament is inspired. I'm Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller, and I'm taking a look at your questions, and trying to dive a bit deeper into the scriptures. www.wolfmueller.co/contact to send a guestion. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sunday-drive-home/message

S3E03 If the scriptures are sufficient why do we need the small catechism?

What-Not, The Podcast — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 22:57:53 +0000

Here's a question from Amanda about the sufficiency the scripture and, but that's true, why do we have other confessions. I'm Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller, and I'm taking a look at your questions, and trying to dive a bit deeper into the scriptures. www.wolfmueller.co/contact to send a guestion. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sunday-drive-home/message

S3E02 reflections on the simul, cheap Grace and progressive sanctification

What-Not, The Podcast — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 13:39:48 +0000

I'm Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller, and I'm taking a look at your questions, and trying to dive a bit deeper into the scriptures. www.wolfmueller.co/contact to send a guestion. Today's question is about the doctrine of the simul, cheap Grace, and do we get better? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sunday-drive-home/message

S1E01 How to read the Bible like a millennialist

What-Not, The Podcast — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 18:49:28 +0000

I'm Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller, and I'm taking a look at your questions, and trying to dive a bit deeper into the scriptures. www.wolfmueller.co/contact to send a question. Today we talk about epiphany, worshiping Jesus, how to read the Bible like a millennialist, and how to do theology with an eye to the judgment day. Thanks! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sunday-drive-home/message

The Law and its limits, on Galatians 3:24

What-Not, The Podcast — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 04:01:18 +0000

Question, does God still punish Christians?

What-Not, The Podcast — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 23:05:20 +0000

Merry Christmas drive home

What-Not, The Podcast — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 05:46:30 +0000

Some Christmas reflections. Merry Christmas! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sunday-drive-home/message

Luther Preaches on the Angels' Song (Gloria) Fourth Chrismas Sermon

What-Not, The Podcast — Sat, 24 Dec 2022 14:44:39 +0000

I was reading this sermon this morning, and I thought, "Hey, everybody needs to hear this!" Merry Christmas. PrBW --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sunday-drive-home/message

On Bethel and the True Church (Worldwide Bible Study, Martin Luther on Genesis 28:17)

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 21:27:27 +0000

#worldwidebibleclass

Join Bible students from around the world as we open the sacred text and consider the Lord's wisdom and comfort for us pilgrims of the last days. Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller is teaching.

We are currently studying the life of Jacob according to Martin Luther.

Texts studied in this class: Genesis 28:17

Let us know what your highlights were in the comments, and we'll include them here.

Join us live or sign up for email updates on the Worldwide Bible class here: http:///www.wolfmueller.co/bible

Learn more about St. Paul Lutheran Church here:

https://www.stpaulaustin.org

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Why don't we consider foot washing a sacrament?

What-Not, The Podcast — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 01:08:08 +0000

Theology is not boring, it can't be. The Lord's word is the height of what is good and true and beautiful. In each episode of Ask the Pastor Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller answers your theological emails. If you have questions, visit www.wolfmueller.co and send them in. A lot of theology is available on the website, including a number of books available for free downloading. Don't forget to sign up for the free weekly email as well, Wednesday What-Not. That's also available somewhere on the website. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sunday-drive-home/message

God's Promises and the Opposites (Worldwide Bible Class 12/14/22, Martin Luther on Genesis 28:15-16)

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 17:46:57 +0000

#worldwidebibleclass

Join Bible students from around the world as we open the sacred text and consider the Lord's wisdom and comfort for us pilgrims of the last days. Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller is teaching.

We are currently studying the life of Jacob according to Martin Luther.

Texts studied in this class: Genesis 28:15-16.

Let us know what your highlights were in the comments, and we'll include them here.

Join us live or sign up for email updates on the Worldwide Bible class here: http:///www.wolfmueller.co/bible

Learn more about St. Paul Lutheran Church here:

https://www.stpaulaustin.org

********

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Our Preferred Righteousness (Worldwide Bible Class Dec 7, 2022, Martin Luther on Genesis 28:15)

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:40:14 +0000

#worldwidebibleclass

Join Bible students from around the world as we open the sacred text and consider the Lord's wisdom and comfort for us pilgrims of the last days. Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller is teaching.

We are currently studying the life of Jacob according to Martin Luther.

Texts studied in this class: Genesis 28:15.

Let us know what your highlights were in the comments, and we'll include them here.

Join us live or sign up for email updates on the Worldwide Bible class here: http:///www.wolfmueller.co/bible

Learn more about St. Paul Lutheran Church here:

https://www.stpaulaustin.org

********

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The Lord Breaks Through (Worldwide Bible Class, Nov 30, Martin Luther on Genesis 28:14-15)

What-Not, The Podcast — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 14:07:49 +0000

#worldwidebibleclass Join Bible students from around the world as we open the sacred text and consider the Lord's wisdom and comfort for us pilgrims of the last days. Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller is teaching. We are currently studying the life of Jacob according to Martin Luther. Texts studied in this class: Genesis 28:14-15 Let us know what your highlights were in the comments, and we'll include them here. Join us live or sign up for email updates on the Worldwide Bible class here: http:///www.wolfmueller.co/bible Learn more about St. Paul Lutheran Church here: https://www.stpaulaustin.org ******** The software I'm using is Logos. Here's an affiliate link for 10% off: https://partners.faithlife.com/click.track?CID=431490&AFID=512620

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The Devil's Snicker Stragety (Creation Society lecture two)

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:18:45 +0000

Theology is life. Here's a dose of Biblical teaching and reflection from Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller of St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX. Today's question is about... How the Devil mocks the truth. Links: Support Deaf Missions in central Texas: http://www.wolfmueller.co/deaf The bookstore (where almost everything is free): http://www.wolfmueller.co/books/ To sign up for Pastor Wolfmueller's free weekly email of theological awesomeness called "Wednesday What-Not", visit http://www.wolfmueller.co/Wednesday. (Every month we give away a free book to a subscriber!) All the theological awesomeness ends up on the website: http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sunday-drive-home/message

The importance of creation distinctions (Austin Creation society first lecture)

What-Not, The Podcast — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 23:05:39 +0000

Theology is life. Here's a dose of Biblical teaching and reflection from Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller of St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX. Today's question is about... The importance of creation distinctions. Links: Support Deaf Missions in central Texas: http://www.wolfmueller.co/deaf The bookstore (where almost everything is free): http://www.wolfmueller.co/books/ To sign up for Pastor Wolfmueller's free weekly email of theological awesomeness called "Wednesday What-Not", visit http://www.wolfmueller.co/Wednesday. (Every month we give away a free book to a subscriber!) All the theological awesomeness ends up on the website: http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sunday-drive-home/message

A Lutheran Response to Postmillennialism

What-Not, The Podcast — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 23:45:54 +0000

Jacob's Ladder (Martin Luther on Genesis 28:12-13, Worldwide Bible Class, Nov 16, 2022)

What-Not, The Podcast — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:33:00 +0000

#worldwidebibleclass

Join Bible students from around the world as we open the sacred text and consider the Lord's wisdom and comfort for us pilgrims of the last days. Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller is teaching.

We are currently studying the life of Jacob according to Martin Luther.

Texts studied in this class: Genesis 28;12-13

Let us know what your highlights were in the comments, and we'll include them here.

Join us live or sign up for email updates on the Worldwide Bible class here: http:///www.wolfmueller.co/bible

Learn more about St. Paul Lutheran Church here:

https://www.stpaulaustin.org

********

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https://partners.faithlife.com/click.track?CID=431490&AFID=512620

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