Books listed in descending order of podcast date. Most recent books listed first.
Jesus’ parting words to His disciples known as “The Great Commission” have been a prominent hallmark of American Christianity. But when these words, “Go therefore and make disciples…” are misunderstood or not put in proper context, they can turn into something they’re not. In Clarifying the Great Commission, Rev. Daniel Christian Voth identifies common omissions from our collective understanding of Jesus’ farewell discourse-omissions that turn Christ’s promises of forgiveness, life, and salvation into a legalistic command. Come and discover a … More
Why is it important for today’s Christians to know about the Church Fathers? What’s important about the Sacraments, like Baptism and Communion? And why should today’s Christians truly care about them? Grammy-nominated Christian rapper FLAME asked himself these questions before coming to Lutheranism and seeing, firsthand, how important it is to know the history of the church. Study the early Church Fathers, Scripture, and Christian history alongside FLAME’s conversational voice to see for yourself why their teachings from Scripture are … More
Our world is constantly shifting, changing, and moving away from Christianity. This post-Christian culture feels bleak and full of hopelessness for the next generation and future of our congregations. Yet, the current generations are not the first to have faced this struggle. Rev. Dr. R. Lee Hagan brings you 12 different stories and reflections that address the hopelessness and struggle in today’s churches. Each chapter ends with discussion questions to guide your understanding and come to your own conclusions. Faithful, … More
MOTIVATE YOUR STUDENTS. EXPAND YOUR SKILLS. BOOST YOUR COMMUNITY. Want to make a positive, lasting impact? You can, and it’s even easier than you think. Be a Great Teacher by Friday will prepare, inspire, and energize you for classroom and life success. In just five days you’ll learn why students do what they do and how to uniquely motivate them. You’ll refine education basics, explore best-result strategies, craft an intentional culture to match your goals, and much, much more. With … More
This book is for everyone who teaches the faith to kids! Whether you teach the faith at home or in a church Sunday school, whether you’re a church professional or volunteer. We want to educate our people to the best of our ability, but first, we need to know how they learn best at each stage of life because it affects how we teach them effectively. This book takes current brain and education research and easily applies it to teaching … More
Modern medicine is lying to you. Discover the true science behind chronic diseases—and implement an actionable plan to restore your health and longevity once and for all. For the first time in history, chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity plague our population on a global scale. From a seasoned physician, this paradigm-shifting book comprehensively explains the linked cause of chronic diseases and exposes the misconceptions prevalent in modern medicine. In Lies I Taught in Medical School, Robert Lufkin, MD, … More
Do you want sexual intimacy with your husband more than he does? In a society that often paints men as the sole pursuers of sexual desire, countless wives silently struggle with unmet needs and unanswered questions. Many women have carried the weight of shame and confusion, longing for connection while feeling rejected by their husbands. Licensed clinical professional counselor Sheri Mueller shares valuable insights into the underlying dynamics at play in such situations. She delves into the complex emotional and … More
Starting a youth ministry, or trying to help one thrive, comes with a lot of questions. The LCMS Office of Youth Ministry has spent years understanding how you can better your youth group through studies, focus groups, and speaking with the members of thriving LCMS youth groups. Through their dedication, they’ve come up with the Seven Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry to help you in your journey to revamping or creating a thriving youth ministry at your church. These tips … More
People are key in every organization, Christian and commercial—yet so many organizations struggle with substantial turnover, inexperience, disunity and crippling brittleness among their people. For Christian leaders and their communities, these symptoms imply that their mission is being eroded, which could be devastating for an individual disciple’s pursuit of Christ. Career CEO Dennis Allen takes a look at how very old business practices are impacting people, bankrupting discipleship, and eroding Christ’s influence in the public square and markets. The discipling … More
This engaging student book teaches school-age children about the history of the Christian Church from a Lutheran perspective. Written by Christa Petzold, pastor’s wife, homeschool mom, and high school theology teacher, this book teaches about several church fathers and answers questions about the Bible, Creeds, divides in the Church, liturgy, and the Reformation. Homeschool and day-school students alike will enjoy their time with this book. by Christa Petzold