A Brief History of Power https://abriefhistoryofpower.com/ Every Monday and Thursday Dr. Koontz and Pastor Grills explore the past and present, and occasionally speculate about the future, talking about the world and the church, and those who rule them.

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:01:00 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Religion & Spirituality 1440 episodic Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1296990/brief_history_of_power_Mach_II.png A Brief History of Power https://abriefhistoryofpower.com/ 144 144 BHoP#365 The Drift and the Future of Mormonism: Disaffiliations, Institutions, and Nationalisms BHoP#365 The Drift and the Future of Mormonism: Disaffiliations, Institutions, and Nationalisms https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop365-the-drift-and-the-future-of-mormonism-disaffiliations-institutions-and-nationalisms/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop365-the-drift-and-the-future-of-mormonism-disaffiliations-institutions-and-nationalisms/#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/e6f125d0-149f-3381-9749-077872c06dab Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about why young Mormons are leaving the LDS, what trad Mormonism looks like, and the institutional structure that it was founded on.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about why young Mormons are leaving the LDS, what trad Mormonism looks like, and the institutional structure that it was founded on.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3419 974 full BHoP#365 The Drift and the Future of Mormonism: Disaffiliations, Institutions, and Nationalisms Brief#54 Dare to Go: A Brief History of Lutheran Missions Brief#54 Dare to Go: A Brief History of Lutheran Missions https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief54-dare-to-go-a-brief-history-of-lutheran-missions/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief54-dare-to-go-a-brief-history-of-lutheran-missions/#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:32:38 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/0f12fffc-e776-3e50-98c4-01f3d0f9c9c8 Dr Adam Koontz talks about Lutheran martyrs and missionary efforts throughout history

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1755 973 full Brief#54 Dare to Go: A Brief History of Lutheran Missions BHoP#364 Violent Frontier in Technicolor: "The Searchers" (1956) and American History BHoP#364 Violent Frontier in Technicolor: "The Searchers" (1956) and American History https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop364-violent-frontier-in-technicolor-the-searchers-1956-and-american-history/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop364-violent-frontier-in-technicolor-the-searchers-1956-and-american-history/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:59:35 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/176f2aa4-0617-32d5-92fb-cdaaa010e0e1 Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about an icon of western films, "The Searchers"

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about an icon of western films, "The Searchers"

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3157 972 full BHoP#364 Violent Frontier in Technicolor: "The Searchers" (1956) and American History Brief#53 Wealth and Great Gifts with Honesty - Is It Possible? Brief#53 Wealth and Great Gifts with Honesty - Is It Possible? https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief53-wealth-and-great-gifts-with-honesty-is-it-possible/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief53-wealth-and-great-gifts-with-honesty-is-it-possible/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:26:52 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/8c28f121-ca45-3620-a9a2-7fd295507b58 Dr Adam Koontz talks about the danger of material possessions, and how both material and immaterial gifts are meant to be used.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1514 971 full Brief#53 Wealth and Great Gifts with Honesty - Is It Possible? BHoP#363 A Hope and A Future Part 2 - Contemporary Problems, Perennial Solutions BHoP#363 A Hope and A Future Part 2 - Contemporary Problems, Perennial Solutions https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop363-a-hope-and-a-future-part-2-contemporary-problems-perennial-solutions/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop363-a-hope-and-a-future-part-2-contemporary-problems-perennial-solutions/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/81298112-56f5-36a7-a20c-f1538bc15cb6 Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about how the internet has changed discourse and fragmented society, the problems of irascibility and cynicism, and look at conversations about vestments as an example of not understanding our own history.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about how the internet has changed discourse and fragmented society, the problems of irascibility and cynicism, and look at conversations about vestments as an example of not understanding our own history.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3167 970 full BHoP#363 A Hope and A Future Part 2 - Contemporary Problems, Perennial Solutions Brief#52 Ideology and the Basically Fine Country Brief#52 Ideology and the Basically Fine Country https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief52-ideology-and-the-basically-fine-country/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief52-ideology-and-the-basically-fine-country/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:09:21 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/2191e140-7498-3bd3-9799-1f639b549541 Dr Adam Koontz talks about whether we should treat Israel like any other nation, and how building a state upon an ideology gets in the way of maintaining peace.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 2006 969 full Brief#52 Ideology and the Basically Fine Country BHoP#362 A Hope and a Future Part 1 - Generational Divides and Perennial Issues BHoP#362 A Hope and a Future Part 1 - Generational Divides and Perennial Issues https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop362-a-hope-and-a-future-part-1-generational-divides-and-perennial-issues/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop362-a-hope-and-a-future-part-1-generational-divides-and-perennial-issues/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/94e0f5b1-10c7-34bc-9e45-3ee1f4f091c7 Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the hatred of the young for the old and indifference of the old for the young, how economic changes widen generational divide, and and troubles pastors face in the church.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the hatred of the young for the old and indifference of the old for the young, how economic changes widen generational divide, and and troubles pastors face in the church.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3465 968 full BHoP#362 A Hope and a Future Part 1 - Generational Divides and Perennial Issues Brief#51 Your Questions on Evangelism and the Ministry Brief#51 Your Questions on Evangelism and the Ministry https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief51-your-questions-on-evangelism-and-the-ministry/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief51-your-questions-on-evangelism-and-the-ministry/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:14:21 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/d2c691f3-c9df-3e3c-8e84-ccd79b69d655 Dr Adam Koontz talks about tactics for local evangelism, how to train people for internet evangelism, and models of pastoral training.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1990 967 full Brief#51 Your Questions on Evangelism and the Ministry BHoP#361 Dark Shadows: Hardboiled and Noir Fiction and Film BHoP#361 Dark Shadows: Hardboiled and Noir Fiction and Film https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop361-dark-shadows-hardboiled-and-noir-fiction-and-film/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop361-dark-shadows-hardboiled-and-noir-fiction-and-film/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:50:25 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/daf6cb9f-b697-3daa-bf2b-c0f33dcc4ded Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Hardboiled Fiction and it's adaption into Noir Film, and its reflection of the culture and the human heart.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Hardboiled Fiction and it's adaption into Noir Film, and its reflection of the culture and the human heart.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3381 966 full BHoP#361 Dark Shadows: Hardboiled and Noir Fiction and Film Brief#50 For the Future: The Law's Misuse and the Truth of the Gospel Brief#50 For the Future: The Law's Misuse and the Truth of the Gospel https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief50-for-the-future-the-laws-misuse-and-the-truth-of-the-gospel/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief50-for-the-future-the-laws-misuse-and-the-truth-of-the-gospel/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:49:40 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/913daf1d-fe85-3ad9-a35f-573b3e94f153 Dr Adam Koontz talks about how we preach about the law and the errors of legalism and antinomianism.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1063 965 full Brief#50 For the Future: The Law's Misuse and the Truth of the Gospel Brief#49 For the Future: Bivocational Ministry and the Advance of the Gospel Brief#49 For the Future: Bivocational Ministry and the Advance of the Gospel https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief49-for-the-future-bivocational-ministry-and-the-advance-of-the-gospel/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief49-for-the-future-bivocational-ministry-and-the-advance-of-the-gospel/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/f4b78e30-3a09-305b-af39-84d9b8eed8f6 Dr Adam Koontz talks about the predicted trend of increased bi-vocational ministry and what Paul wrote about pastors making their living.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about the predicted trend of increased bi-vocational ministry and what Paul wrote about pastors making their living.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1368 964 full Brief#49 For the Future: Bivocational Ministry and the Advance of the Gospel Brief#48 Christian Nationalism and Gospel Proclamation Brief#48 Christian Nationalism and Gospel Proclamation https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief48-christian-nationalism-and-gospel-proclamation/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief48-christian-nationalism-and-gospel-proclamation/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:24:37 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/07a005e8-e88e-3252-bf60-e44b050d8b4a Dr Adam Koontz talks about Christian Nationalism and how the debates around it in the church relate to the proclamation of the gospel.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1535 963 full Brief#48 Christian Nationalism and Gospel Proclamation BHoP#360 Language and Doctrine and Practice BHoP#360 Language and Doctrine and Practice https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop360-language-and-doctrine-and-practice/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop360-language-and-doctrine-and-practice/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/7b63aaa7-fad3-36c0-af9d-ab8823522a36 Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills answer listener questions about the translation of the Bible into Japanese, linguistic idiosyncrasies, and doctrine and practice.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills answer listener questions about the translation of the Bible into Japanese, linguistic idiosyncrasies, and doctrine and practice.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3422 962 full BHoP#360 Language and Doctrine and Practice Brief#47 Evangelism and Babies: Why Not More of Both? Brief#47 Evangelism and Babies: Why Not More of Both? https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief47-evangelism-and-babies-why-not-more-of-both/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief47-evangelism-and-babies-why-not-more-of-both/#comments Thu, 28 May 2026 17:43:23 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/188d2c90-7cf1-38bb-87d6-efc1e8f22ec4 Dr Adam Koontz talks about the two primary ways of bringing people into the church and the supposed conflict between them.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 986 961 full Brief#47 Evangelism and Babies: Why Not More of Both? BHoP#359 The Prairie Today BHoP#359 The Prairie Today https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop359-the-prairie-today/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop359-the-prairie-today/#comments Mon, 25 May 2026 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/9741000e-d11e-3d05-bef4-0a07ef313622 Col Willie Grills shares stories of the circuit riders of yesteryear and talks about bringing the word of God even where it is difficult.

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]]> Col Willie Grills shares stories of the circuit riders of yesteryear and talks about bringing the word of God even where it is difficult.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 2123 960 full BHoP#359 The Prairie Today Brief#46 Inside Baseball: A Church Built for Somebody Else Brief#46 Inside Baseball: A Church Built for Somebody Else https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief46-inside-baseball-a-church-built-for-somebody/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief46-inside-baseball-a-church-built-for-somebody/#comments Thu, 21 May 2026 16:29:33 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/a8125332-fbc7-39a3-a3f5-40686ddf9b96 Dr Adam Koontz answers a listener question about LCMS internal conflicts and why the structure of synodical polity isn't designed for the people who now comprise it.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 2162 959 full Brief#46 Inside Baseball: A Church Built for Somebody Else BHoP#358 Creation, Faith, and Science with Dr. Dylan Thompson BHoP#358 Creation, Faith, and Science with Dr. Dylan Thompson https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop358-creation-faith-and-science-with-dr-dylan-thompson/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop358-creation-faith-and-science-with-dr-dylan-thompson/#comments Mon, 18 May 2026 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/f2dbb2f9-2af3-3c31-9fe7-c91d8bac8682 Dr Adam Koontz talks with Dr Dylan Thompson about the beauty and complexity of creation, how modern medicine thinks it can control nature, and modern science parallels alchemy.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks with Dr Dylan Thompson about the beauty and complexity of creation, how modern medicine thinks it can control nature, and modern science parallels alchemy.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 2990 958 full BHoP#358 Creation, Faith, and Science with Dr. Dylan Thompson Brief#45 A Primary Allegiance to Christ - Part 2 Brief#45 A Primary Allegiance to Christ - Part 2 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief45-a-primary-allegiance-to-christ-part-2/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief45-a-primary-allegiance-to-christ-part-2/#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 11:30:17 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/45f0b405-fb89-340f-8a9a-268ea45d5b14 Charlie Ungemach of Gird Up Ministries continues talking with Dr Adam Koontz about the polarization of politics, the need to proclaim the whole word of God, and how to talk to people who have no reference for Christianity.

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]]> Charlie Ungemach of Gird Up Ministries continues talking with Dr Adam Koontz about the polarization of politics, the need to proclaim the whole word of God, and how to talk to people who have no reference for Christianity.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 2161 957 full BHoP#357 Pastoral Depression and the Salve of the Gospel BHoP#357 Pastoral Depression and the Salve of the Gospel https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop357-pastoral-depression-and-the-salve-of-the-gospel/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop357-pastoral-depression-and-the-salve-of-the-gospel/#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 21:41:02 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/9d122298-9872-3955-b558-e59eea72a3f2 Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about why depression is such a common problem among pastors, why modern medical practice struggles to cure it, and the application of the Gospel to depression.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about why depression is such a common problem among pastors, why modern medical practice struggles to cure it, and the application of the Gospel to depression.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3678 956 full BHoP#357 Pastoral Depression and the Salve of the Gospel Brief#44 A Primary Allegiance to Christ - Part 1 Brief#44 A Primary Allegiance to Christ - Part 1 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief43-a-primary-allegiance-to-christ-part-1/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief43-a-primary-allegiance-to-christ-part-1/#comments Thu, 07 May 2026 18:03:12 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/2d7c9c10-4be0-3fb1-88a7-04f71259a898 Charlie Ungemach of Gird Up Ministries talks with Dr Adam Koontz about putting political loyalties for the Christian  in their right place, and how culture and media affects generational differences.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1684 955 full BHoP#356 Three Questions about the Church and Its Future BHoP#356 Three Questions about the Church and Its Future https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop356-3-questions-about-the-church-and-its-future/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop356-3-questions-about-the-church-and-its-future/#comments Mon, 04 May 2026 21:43:41 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/c4510c30-c296-3719-8ba9-66f10a29def3 Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about pastors taking calls and moving across the country, how to know when to leave for another church, and LCMS congregational culture and leadership.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about pastors taking calls and moving across the country, how to know when to leave for another church, and LCMS congregational culture and leadership.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3734 954 full BHoP#356 Three Questions about the Church and Its Future Brief#43 How to Learn when You Never Learned Anything in School Brief#43 How to Learn when You Never Learned Anything in School https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief43-how-to-learn-when-you-never-learned-anything-in-school/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief43-how-to-learn-when-you-never-learned-anything-in-school/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:50:04 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/1ac2494e-84fe-3657-87e7-d0fb92972978 Dr Adam Koontz talks about growing in knowledge and wisdom, and the importance of reading and reflection.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1644 953 full Brief#43 How to Learn when You Never Learned Anything in School BHoP#355 Confessions, Cryptids & the Baptist Belt BHoP#355 Confessions, Cryptids & the Baptist Belt https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop355-confessions-cryptids-the-baptist-belt/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop355-confessions-cryptids-the-baptist-belt/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/58aafd63-d6df-33a7-9252-67a98ee557a2 Brian Yamabe talks with Pr Willie Grills on Synod Stories about his journey in the ministry, spiritual discipline, the history of pastoral formation, and the SMP program.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3679 952 full Brief#42 Is the Pope Catholic? Political Commitments and Church Teachings Brief#42 Is the Pope Catholic? Political Commitments and Church Teachings https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief42-is-the-pope-catholic-political-commitments-and-church-teachings/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief42-is-the-pope-catholic-political-commitments-and-church-teachings/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:24:58 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/5af212ee-175e-3847-876b-980998df15b0 Dr Adam Koontz talks about the Roman Catholic positions on war and immigration since the Second Vatican Council.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1916 951 full BHoP#354 The Pocket Constitution Gap BHoP#354 The Pocket Constitution Gap https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop354-the-pocket-constitution-gap/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop354-the-pocket-constitution-gap/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/a033f345-c196-3594-8dae-94da2d1f4a9e Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the establishment of Lutheran synods in America, the problem with elevating cultural norms to the level of Biblical standards, and caring too much about internal politics.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the establishment of Lutheran synods in America, the problem with elevating cultural norms to the level of Biblical standards, and caring too much about internal politics.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3705 950 full BHoP#354 The Pocket Constitution Gap Brief#41 How Do I Help My Pastor Do His Job? Brief#41 How Do I Help My Pastor Do His Job? https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief41-how-do-i-help-my-pastor-do-his-job/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief41-how-do-i-help-my-pastor-do-his-job/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:57:35 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/e3b5325b-6204-3dba-a6ba-ed154f44e546 Dr Adam Koontz talks about the duties of the pastor and helping those struggling in them.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1933 949 full Brief#41 How Do I Help My Pastor Do His Job? BHoP#353 Endo's Silence: Persecution, Apostasy, and the Silence of God BHoP#353 Endo's Silence: Persecution, Apostasy, and the Silence of God https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop353-endos-silence-persecution-apostasy-and-the-silence-of-god/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop353-endos-silence-persecution-apostasy-and-the-silence-of-god/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/e5deed79-5318-3f97-9ea5-edbb1895f15b Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills discuss Christianity in feudal Japan and whether persecution is good for the Church.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills discuss Christianity in feudal Japan and whether persecution is good for the Church.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3834 948 full BHoP#353 Endo's Silence: Persecution, Apostasy, and the Silence of God Brief#40 Comfortably Numb: Nihilism in Our Time Brief#40 Comfortably Numb: Nihilism in Our Time https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief40-comfortably-numb-nihilism-in-our-time/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief40-comfortably-numb-nihilism-in-our-time/#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:06:39 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/a8039d5f-c6bb-3bab-acff-c55ffb224be2 Dr Adam Koontz talks about nihilism and its causes in our current age.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1850 947 full Brief#40 Comfortably Numb: Nihilism in Our Time BHoP Classics - What is Zionism? BHoP Classics - What is Zionism? https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop-classics-what-is-zionism/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop-classics-what-is-zionism/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/1755fa4f-ad57-35bb-b899-69de492aad91 In This BHoP Classics rebroadcast Dr Adam Koontz talks about Zionism, its origins in 19th century nationalism, the establishment of Jewish nation state, the politics of Jews in the diaspora, and the confusion of Christian Zionism.

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]]> In This BHoP Classics rebroadcast Dr Adam Koontz talks about Zionism, its origins in 19th century nationalism, the establishment of Jewish nation state, the politics of Jews in the diaspora, and the confusion of Christian Zionism.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4001 946 full BHoP#352 Our Identity and God's Creation BHoP#352 Our Identity and God's Creation https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop352-our-identity-and-gods-creation/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop352-our-identity-and-gods-creation/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/e4d6f28c-7988-3700-8ab4-b1c060ca1cde Dr Adam Koontz talks at Lutherske Fordybelsesdage about how living our lives defined by God's creation and speaking to those who are living in rebellion against it.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks at Lutherske Fordybelsesdage about how living our lives defined by God's creation and speaking to those who are living in rebellion against it.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 2368 944 full BHoP#351 Theologies of War in the Middle East BHoP#351 Theologies of War in the Middle East https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop351-theologies-of-war-in-the-middle-east/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop351-theologies-of-war-in-the-middle-east/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:03:30 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/dcc8e2c8-40b7-3c6c-a75f-fd38891fc77a Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the historical Christian idea of Just War, how modern armaments and media change how people think about war, how a wrong understanding of the temple leads to Zionism, and the distinction between Shia and Sunni Islam.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the historical Christian idea of Just War, how modern armaments and media change how people think about war, how a wrong understanding of the temple leads to Zionism, and the distinction between Shia and Sunni Islam.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3629 945 full BHoP#351 Theologies of War in the Middle East BHoP#350 Luther's Doctrine of Creation and Defending Creation Today BHoP#350 Luther's Doctrine of Creation and Defending Creation Today https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop350-luthers-doctrine-of-creation-and-defending-creation-today/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop350-luthers-doctrine-of-creation-and-defending-creation-today/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:32:43 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/c96984fb-f6f6-3f0d-9ba4-7cd71642988a Dr Adam Koontz talks at Lutherske Fordybelsesdage about how Luther understands the creation account in Genesis and the age of the earth.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks at Lutherske Fordybelsesdage about how Luther understands the creation account in Genesis and the age of the earth.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3193 943 full BHoP#349 Thoughts on Giving to Missions, Pastoral Formation, and the Importance of Japan BHoP#349 Thoughts on Giving to Missions, Pastoral Formation, and the Importance of Japan https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop349-thoughts-on-giving-to-missions-pastoral-formation-and-the-importance-of-japan/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop349-thoughts-on-giving-to-missions-pastoral-formation-and-the-importance-of-japan/#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:15:45 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/0d60300a-3798-3cff-b262-b69a41751d05 Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about congregations giving to missions with different confessions, the outsized role of Japan in American culture and history, and pastoral formation at Loehe's time in Germany.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about congregations giving to missions with different confessions, the outsized role of Japan in American culture and history, and pastoral formation at Loehe's time in Germany.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3716 942 full BHoP#349 Thoughts on Giving to Missions, Pastoral Formation, and the Importance of Japan Brief#39 Why Marriage Matters So Much Brief#39 Why Marriage Matters So Much https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief39-why-marriage-matters-so-much/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief39-why-marriage-matters-so-much/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/d1d37127-62a4-39ef-975e-7e587c97eddd Dr Adam Koontz talks about the importance of marriage and what individuals, churches, and society at large can do to facilitate and encourage it.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 2070 941 full Brief#39 Why Marriage Matters So Much BHoP#348 Your Questions on Church Life and History - Governance, Seminex, Pastors Being Weird BHoP#348 Your Questions on Church Life and History - Governance, Seminex, Pastors Being Weird https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop348-your-questions-on-church-life-and-history-governance-seminex-pastors-being-weird/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop348-your-questions-on-church-life-and-history-governance-seminex-pastors-being-weird/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/09fa8154-5c30-3f7e-ad69-56ef6df096ab Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Policy Based Governance in the church, the life and works of Dr. Arthur Carl Piepkorn, and unapproachable pastors.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Policy Based Governance in the church, the life and works of Dr. Arthur Carl Piepkorn, and unapproachable pastors.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4042 940 full Brief#38 Suspicion and Trust in the LCMS Brief#38 Suspicion and Trust in the LCMS https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief38-suspicion-and-trust-in-the-lcms/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief38-suspicion-and-trust-in-the-lcms/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:48:34 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/7376fcfb-41f6-36ed-b93e-e682a064ab94 Dr Adam Koontz talks about what causes coldness and distrust between Lutheran congregations and how cooperation and trust can be fostered in both the laity and the clergy.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1638 939 full Brief#38 Suspicion and Trust in the LCMS BHoP#347 Time to Lean, Time to Clean: The Story of Ray Kroc and the Rise of McDonald's BHoP#347 Time to Lean, Time to Clean: The Story of Ray Kroc and the Rise of McDonald's https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop347-time-to-lean-time-to-clean-the-story-of-ray-kroc-and-the-rise-of-mcdonalds/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop347-time-to-lean-time-to-clean-the-story-of-ray-kroc-and-the-rise-of-mcdonalds/#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:58:08 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/2ea8e6b0-2511-3c00-b617-5345f3fd5ae5 Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Ray Kroc and his role in the rise of McDonald's, the developments of the Burger Wars, and comparisons with denominational inconsistency. 

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Ray Kroc and his role in the rise of McDonald's, the developments of the Burger Wars, and comparisons with denominational inconsistency. 

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3666 938 full BHoP#347 Time to Lean, Time to Clean: The Story of Ray Kroc and the Rise of McDonald's Brief#37 Bushido: The Soul of Japan Brief#37 Bushido: The Soul of Japan https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief37-bushido-the-soul-of-japan/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief37-bushido-the-soul-of-japan/#comments Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:35:22 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/ef6f50de-5521-306e-be0c-c08e68c43048 Col Willie Grills talks about Nitobe Inazō and his book Bushido: The Soul of Japan, and how it shaped the West's perception of samurai. 

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1099 937 full Brief#37 Bushido: The Soul of Japan BHoP#346 Baptism, Confessional Christianity, and Cultivating Character BHoP#346 Baptism, Confessional Christianity, and Cultivating Character https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop356-baptism-confessional-christianity-and-cultivating-character/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop356-baptism-confessional-christianity-and-cultivating-character/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/b94cffbc-c950-3ca8-b640-74c6ecc7eab9 Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk answer listener questions about the written or implied confessions of typical American congregations, having a knowledge and confidence in the Scriptures, distinctions between the sacraments, and seeking counsel from one's friends and pastor.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk answer listener questions about the written or implied confessions of typical American congregations, having a knowledge and confidence in the Scriptures, distinctions between the sacraments, and seeking counsel from one's friends and pastor.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4199 936 full BHoP#346 Baptism, Confessional Christianity, and Cultivating Character Brief#36 Reviewing Memento with Jarryd Allison Brief#36 Reviewing Memento with Jarryd Allison https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief36-reviewing-memento-with-jarryd-allison/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief36-reviewing-memento-with-jarryd-allison/#comments Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:34:45 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/2e9ebde7-a3ef-360a-8035-a19bd9ebac61 Dr Adam Koontz talks to Jarryd Allison about his experience using Memento, the benefits of fasting, and potential objections.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1315 935 full Brief#36 Reviewing Memento with Jarryd Allison BHoP#345 "Dirty Harry" and Vigilante America BHoP#345 "Dirty Harry" and Vigilante America https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop345-dirty-harry-and-vigilante-america/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop345-dirty-harry-and-vigilante-america/#comments Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/23ca2c78-364e-32e1-8c42-f2af5870ce3c Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the film Dirty Harry, the significance of the time and place of its setting, why its portrayal of justice outside the law appeals to its audience, and the changes in policing in the last fifty years.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the film Dirty Harry, the significance of the time and place of its setting, why its portrayal of justice outside the law appeals to its audience, and the changes in policing in the last fifty years.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 2883 934 full BHoP#345 "Dirty Harry" and Vigilante America Brief#35 Questions on whether Film Makes Us all Voyeurs and on whether Closed Communion is Too Scary Brief#35 Questions on whether Film Makes Us all Voyeurs and on whether Closed Communion is Too Scary https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief35-questions-on-whether-film-makes-us-all-voyeurs-and-on-whether-closed-communion-is-too-scary/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief35-questions-on-whether-film-makes-us-all-voyeurs-and-on-whether-closed-communion-is-too-scary/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:42:43 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/2e24d8e9-11a9-3edf-b8df-dae969826898 Dr Adam Koontz answers listener emails about the making of film, and the communion practices of the early Christian church.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1975 933 full Brief#35 Questions on whether Film Makes Us all Voyeurs and on whether Closed Communion is Too Scary BHoP#344 Confessional Christianity and the Baptist Tradition: A Conversation with a Baptist Pastor and Professor BHoP#344 Confessional Christianity and the Baptist Tradition: A Conversation with a Baptist Pastor and Professor https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop344-confessional-christianity-and-the-baptist-tradition-a-conversation-with-a-baptist-pastor-and-professor/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop344-confessional-christianity-and-the-baptist-tradition-a-conversation-with-a-baptist-pastor-and-professor/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/6aefbf4c-ee4c-34e7-8f36-9a93974898d7 Dr Adam Koontz interviews Pr Joshua Tinkham about the history of the Baptist confessions, Associationalism, and the Baptist understanding of the sacraments.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4398 932 full BHoP#343 Pastoral Formation - Part 3 BHoP#343 Pastoral Formation - Part 3 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop343-pastoral-formation-part-3/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop343-pastoral-formation-part-3/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:55:31 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/0b14479b-1d68-3148-a016-7aab4d130572 Brian Yamabe talks with Dr Adam Koontz about the scriptural and historical modes of pastoral formation, the changing nature of education in the internet age, and expectations for what will come in the future.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3455 931 full BHoP#342 Elites Part 2 - To Be and Not to Seem BHoP#342 Elites Part 2 - To Be and Not to Seem https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop342-elites-part-2-to-be-and-not-to-seem/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop342-elites-part-2-to-be-and-not-to-seem/#comments Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/8fb2bdf1-70f1-3846-8a6f-2a9bf5e84099 Dr Adam Koontz follows up the episode on elites by talking about their purpose, what separates them from the merely rich or influential, and how a democratic society produces leaders focused on appearances.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3195 930 full BHoP#342 Elites Part 2 - To Be and Not to Seem BHoP#341 Pastoral Formation - Part 2 BHoP#341 Pastoral Formation - Part 2 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop341-pastoral-formation-part-2/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop341-pastoral-formation-part-2/#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:43:38 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/9df09836-0841-3250-9182-ea8fd59464d9 Brian Yamabe talks with Dr Adam Koontz about the benefits and drawbacks of different approaches to pastoral formation and what that education needs to achieve.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3077 929 full BHoP#340 Evil Underneath - The Horror of "Lost Highway" BHoP#340 Evil Underneath - The Horror of "Lost Highway" https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop340-evil-underneath-the-horror-of-lost-highway/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop340-evil-underneath-the-horror-of-lost-highway/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/31e786bd-0c16-34e8-9450-e0c2faa3aefc Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about David Lynch's film Lost Highway, confronting your own sin, and why the film portrays the horror of evil so well.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3789 928 full BHoP#340 Evil Underneath - The Horror of "Lost Highway" BHoP#339 Pastoral Formation - Part 1 BHoP#339 Pastoral Formation - Part 1 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop339-pastoral-formation-part-1/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop339-pastoral-formation-part-1/#comments Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:07:10 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/69d0e82e-380d-3417-a667-b23b00ac5b66 Brian Yamabe talks with Dr Adam Koontz about the Koinonia gathering which discussed pastoral formation issues, and the positions on either side of the debate.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3563 927 full BHoP#338 Minnesota Church Invasion, Holy Places, and Immigration BHoP#338 Minnesota Church Invasion, Holy Places, and Immigration https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop337-minnesota-church-invasion-holy-places-and-immigration/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop337-minnesota-church-invasion-holy-places-and-immigration/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/539179b9-57ea-32f3-8df8-e19f4c5e6f17 Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the invasion of Cities Church in St Paul, MN, practices to safeguard churchgoers and attitudes towards them, and how people see the doctrine of two kingdoms applied to immigration.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the invasion of Cities Church in St Paul, MN, practices to safeguard churchgoers and attitudes towards them, and how people see the doctrine of two kingdoms applied to immigration.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3861 926 full BHoP#338 Minnesota Church Invasion, Holy Places, and Immigration BHoP#337 Can We Have an Elite? BHoP#337 Can We Have an Elite? https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop337-can-we-have-an-elite/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop337-can-we-have-an-elite/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:30:18 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/620b3a3a-5cd7-39d2-b842-46e24cba31af Dr Adam Koontz talks about why Lutherans have no cultural elites, the societal mechanisms that create an elite, and what elites are supposed to do.

Links: https://firstthings.com/the-problem-with-the-evangelical-elite/ https://www.aaronrenn.com/p/the-problem-with-the-evangelical-elite https://www.aaronrenn.com/p/comments-on-the-evangelical-elite https://americanreformer.org/2025/12/why-are-there-no-evangelical-elites/ https://americanreformer.org/2025/12/toward-an-elite-doctrine-of-vocation/

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about why Lutherans have no cultural elites, the societal mechanisms that create an elite, and what elites are supposed to do.

Links:
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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 2989 925 full BHoP#337 Can We Have an Elite? BHoP#336 The Transformation from Republic to Principate and Why It Matters BHoP#336 The Transformation from Republic to Principate and Why It Matters https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop336-the-transformation-from-republic-to-principate-and-why-it-matters/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop336-the-transformation-from-republic-to-principate-and-why-it-matters/#comments Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/a43fc802-9c92-31d7-9e53-730acf25d7aa Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Rome's transition from republic to empire, how the church behaves in relation to government and often mirrors its structure, and why agreeableness is important in a heterogeneous society.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Rome's transition from republic to empire, how the church behaves in relation to government and often mirrors its structure, and why agreeableness is important in a heterogeneous society.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3303 924 full BHoP#336 The Transformation from Republic to Principate and Why It Matters Brief#34 The Invasion of Panama Brief#34 The Invasion of Panama https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief34-the-invasion-of-panama/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief34-the-invasion-of-panama/#comments Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:27:54 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/ff2bcb9c-a393-33ed-953f-a659e842d7d2 Col Willie Grills talk about the US invasion of Panama and compares it to current military actions in Venezuela. 

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1254 923 full Brief#34 The Invasion of Panama Brief#33 Overcoming Christian Nihilism Brief#33 Overcoming Christian Nihilism https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief33-overcoming-christian-nihilism/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief33-overcoming-christian-nihilism/#comments Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/d0c86655-94c5-388a-9d5c-eaeb020807fe Dr Adam Koontz follows up the brief on preferred pronouns and answers the question, "Why does what we say matter when God will save all his elect?"

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1567 922 full BHoP#335 A Brief Christmas Part 2 - The Heavenly Christmas Tree BHoP#335 A Brief Christmas Part 2 - The Heavenly Christmas Tree https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop335-a-brief-christmas-part-2-the-heavenly-christmas-tree/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop335-a-brief-christmas-part-2-the-heavenly-christmas-tree/#comments Thu, 25 Dec 2025 18:35:49 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/bccb82bd-5154-3bf6-b3f1-908849177a59 Col Willie Grills reads two short Christmas stories.

The Heavenly Christmas Tree by Fyodor Dostoevsky

The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry

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]]> Col Willie Grills reads two short Christmas stories.

The Heavenly Christmas Tree by Fyodor Dostoevsky

The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1440 921 full BHoP#335 A Brief Christmas Part 2 - The Heavenly Christmas Tree BHoP#334 A Brief Christmas Part 1 - Thy Lowly Shrine BHoP#334 A Brief Christmas Part 1 - Thy Lowly Shrine https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop334-a-brief-christmas-part-1-thy-lowly-shrine/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop334-a-brief-christmas-part-1-thy-lowly-shrine/#comments Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:17:10 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/21840bd3-9c84-3739-bfe7-0f6cca5051d6 Dr Adam Koontz reads various Christmas poems.

 

Christmas Day by John Keble

A New Christmas Carol by Arthur Machen

A Letter from Santa Claus by Mark Twain

The Christmas Tree by Robert William Service

Journey of the Magi by T. S. Eliot

A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas

 

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Christmas Day by John Keble

A New Christmas Carol by Arthur Machen

A Letter from Santa Claus by Mark Twain

The Christmas Tree by Robert William Service

Journey of the Magi by T. S. Eliot

A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas

 

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 2653 920 full BHoP#334 A Brief Christmas Part 1 - Thy Lowly Shrine Brief#32 Preferable Pronouns Brief#32 Preferable Pronouns https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief32-preferable-pronouns/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief32-preferable-pronouns/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:54:57 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/debdfa83-6f65-381c-a2d1-a5e9e63ac1f8 Dr Adam Koontz talks about withstanding the pressure to declare your pronouns and use those that others insist upon in work and in your family, and why acquiescing actually harms your ability to be a faithful witness to the truth.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about withstanding the pressure to declare your pronouns and use those that others insist upon in work and in your family, and why acquiescing actually harms your ability to be a faithful witness to the truth.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1634 919 full Brief#32 Preferable Pronouns BHoP#333 Appalachistan Is Just a Meme BHoP#333 Appalachistan Is Just a Meme https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop333-appalachistan-is-just-a-meme/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop333-appalachistan-is-just-a-meme/#comments Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/99631618-d8c6-3c59-ad8e-c444cd1cfd5d Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Appalachia, how dependence on government support hurts a people, and people lose can their dignity even while leaving poverty.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3782 918 full BHoP#333 Appalachistan Is Just a Meme BHoP#332 Church Polity in Christ's Way BHoP#332 Church Polity in Christ's Way https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop332-church-polity-in-christs-way/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop332-church-polity-in-christs-way/#comments Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:22:57 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/056b85ed-5bd8-3f0e-baf6-f14468a2c634 Dr Adam Koontz speaks at the Chemnitz Conference 2025 about the scriptural model of the church, Jerusalem in the book of Acts, and how human traditions are increased while divine commands are diminished.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz speaks at the Chemnitz Conference 2025 about the scriptural model of the church, Jerusalem in the book of Acts, and how human traditions are increased while divine commands are diminished.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4219 917 full BHoP#332 Church Polity in Christ's Way BHoP#331 Listener Questions on Inviting People to Church, Confronting Sin, and Ecumenism BHoP#331 Listener Questions on Inviting People to Church, Confronting Sin, and Ecumenism https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop331-listener-questions-on-inviting-people-to-church-confronting-sin-and-ecumenism/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop331-listener-questions-on-inviting-people-to-church-confronting-sin-and-ecumenism/#comments Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/1c20c082-ba0e-3c19-930d-2e008c9e7abb Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills answer listener emails about how to bring those living in sin into the church, how to talk to your family who have fallen away from the faith, and whether recent developments in the Catholic church are movements toward ecumenism.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills answer listener emails about how to bring those living in sin into the church, how to talk to your family who have fallen away from the faith, and whether recent developments in the Catholic church are movements toward ecumenism.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3748 916 full BHoP#331 Listener Questions on Inviting People to Church, Confronting Sin, and Ecumenism BHoP#330 Lutheran Identity, Church History, and Discipleship BHoP#330 Lutheran Identity, Church History, and Discipleship https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop330-lutheran-identity-church-history-and-discipleship/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop330-lutheran-identity-church-history-and-discipleship/#comments Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:41:46 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/2a679921-9a0e-3a9d-b648-fb7095131d6a Dr Adam Koontz talks to Charlie of the Gird Up podcast about his journey to the Lutheran church, studying the scriptures with your family, and the work of a pastor.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks to Charlie of the Gird Up podcast about his journey to the Lutheran church, studying the scriptures with your family, and the work of a pastor.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4550 915 full BHoP#329 Spiritual Discipline BHoP#329 Spiritual Discipline https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop329-spiritual-discipline/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop329-spiritual-discipline/#comments Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:44:38 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/0753c962-42c2-30c1-9843-831ac97e7124 Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about disciplining the self, training in righteousness, and studying the Scriptures.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3705 914 full BHoP#329 Spiritual Discipline BHoP Classics - Thanksgiving BHoP Classics - Thanksgiving https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop-classics-thanksgiving/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop-classics-thanksgiving/#comments Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:08:36 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/3a2fa2d9-84a9-3273-a6e1-b163186d3237 In this special Thanksgiving episode Dr Koontz reads selections from various accounts and poems relating to Thanksgiving and Armistice Day (now known as Veteran's Day) and gives us meditations on Thanksgiving, and on surviving in dark times as the pilgrims who founded the holiday did. Readings:

The Life of Saint Martin of Tours

"Martin's Tide" by William Barnes

Poetry of World War I

      "Peace" by Rupert Brooke

      "The Dead" by Rupert Brooke

      "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae

      "And There Was a Great Calm" by Thomas Hardy

Thanksgiving proclamation and stories from the Pilgrims

"The Harvest Moon" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

"Thanksgiving Turkey"  by George Parsons Lathrop

 

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]]> In this special Thanksgiving episode Dr Koontz reads selections from various accounts and poems relating to Thanksgiving and Armistice Day (now known as Veteran's Day) and gives us meditations on Thanksgiving, and on surviving in dark times as the pilgrims who founded the holiday did.

Readings:

The Life of Saint Martin of Tours

"Martin's Tide" by William Barnes

Poetry of World War I

      "Peace" by Rupert Brooke

      "The Dead" by Rupert Brooke

      "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae

      "And There Was a Great Calm" by Thomas Hardy

Thanksgiving proclamation and stories from the Pilgrims

"The Harvest Moon" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

"Thanksgiving Turkey"  by George Parsons Lathrop

 

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 2768 913 full Brief#31 How to Pray with Your Family Brief#31 How to Pray with Your Family https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief31-how-to-pray-with-your-family/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief31-how-to-pray-with-your-family/#comments Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:09:43 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/9319117f-5351-3265-9c6a-a475ee5ea0c2 Dr Adam Koontz talks about leading your family in prayer and how the roles of husband and wife relate to life in the scriptures.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about leading your family in prayer and how the roles of husband and wife relate to life in the scriptures.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 948 912 full Brief#31 How to Pray with Your Family BHoP#328 Historical Revision and Why Japan Attacked BHoP#328 Historical Revision and Why Japan Attacked https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop328-historical-revision-and-why-japan-attacked/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop328-historical-revision-and-why-japan-attacked/#comments Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/6224270d-704e-3b3c-ad52-4f3bb6fe43fa Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about why Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Communist influence in America, and understanding history without the filter of modern consensus.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about why Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Communist influence in America, and understanding history without the filter of modern consensus.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3808 911 full BHoP#328 Historical Revision and Why Japan Attacked BHoP#327 Evangelism and Apologetics in the Book of Acts - Part 1 BHoP#327 Evangelism and Apologetics in the Book of Acts - Part 1 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop327-evangelism-and-apologetics-in-the-book-of-acts-part-1/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop327-evangelism-and-apologetics-in-the-book-of-acts-part-1/#comments Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:18:58 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/48daf6ac-5203-3f9c-8261-9d52c2c82b78 Dr Adam Koontz introduces key ideas for understanding the Acts of the Apostles and their relevance to today's church - why understanding this book is more important to a struggling church than almost any other.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz introduces key ideas for understanding the Acts of the Apostles and their relevance to today's church - why understanding this book is more important to a struggling church than almost any other.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3584 910 full BHoP#326 Inside Mormonism - What the LDS Church Really Believes - Part 2 BHoP#326 Inside Mormonism - What the LDS Church Really Believes - Part 2 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop326-inside-mormonism-what-the-lds-church-really-believes-part-2/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop326-inside-mormonism-what-the-lds-church-really-believes-part-2/#comments Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/5a760f81-4cc4-3f07-a400-d63ecf97350c The second part of Willie Grill's discussion with Bryan Stecker on the podcast On The Line about the origins of Mormonism.

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]]> The second part of Willie Grill's discussion with Bryan Stecker on the podcast On The Line about the origins of Mormonism.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3010 909 full Brief#30 Just Say What the Bible Says Brief#30 Just Say What the Bible Says https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief30-just-say-what-the-bible-says/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief30-just-say-what-the-bible-says/#comments Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:13:01 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/26e12c91-50ea-34ea-9b26-c62459353917 Dr Adam Koontz talks about what causes pastors to hesitate to speak the truth of the scripture plainly.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about what causes pastors to hesitate to speak the truth of the scripture plainly.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 2149 908 full Brief#30 Just Say What the Bible Says BHoP#325 Inside Mormonism - What the LDS Church Really Believes - Part 1 BHoP#325 Inside Mormonism - What the LDS Church Really Believes - Part 1 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop325-inside-mormonism-what-the-lds-church-really-believes-part-1/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop325-inside-mormonism-what-the-lds-church-really-believes-part-1/#comments Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/d093cc49-7918-31c1-989d-534a0eb224fb Willie Grills talks to Bryan Stecker on the podcast On The Line about the origins of Mormonism.

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]]> Willie Grills talks to Bryan Stecker on the podcast On The Line about the origins of Mormonism.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3892 907 full Brief#29 The Shape of Things to Come Brief#29 The Shape of Things to Come https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief29-the-shape-of-things-to-come/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief29-the-shape-of-things-to-come/#comments Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:39:30 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/9c4dd611-c90a-322d-9157-385b642e2311 Dr Adam Koontz talks about living in days with challenges that are strange to previous generations, and how to talk to the people going through those challenges.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about living in days with challenges that are strange to previous generations, and how to talk to the people going through those challenges.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1759 906 full BHoP#324 What to Look for in a Church BHoP#324 What to Look for in a Church https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop324-what-to-look-for-in-a-church/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop324-what-to-look-for-in-a-church/#comments Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:13:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/58cb8836-04fe-38bf-857c-42fdcee0b01b Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about what makes a good church and how to decide where to go when options are limited.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about what makes a good church and how to decide where to go when options are limited.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3463 905 full BHoP#324 What to Look for in a Church Brief#28 Out From the Thicket of Idols Brief#28 Out From the Thicket of Idols https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief28-out-from-the-thicket-of-idols/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief28-out-from-the-thicket-of-idols/#comments Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/ef19d01e-80a4-3d55-98ca-c49be1546a36 Dr Adam Koontz talks about the potential for revival in the Lutheran church and how self obsession impedes the proclamation of the Gospel. 

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about the potential for revival in the Lutheran church and how self obsession impedes the proclamation of the Gospel. 

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 2060 904 full BHoP#323 American Esoterica - High Strangeness and Its Influence BHoP#323 American Esoterica - High Strangeness and Its Influence https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop323-american-esoterica-high-strangeness-and-its-influence/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop323-american-esoterica-high-strangeness-and-its-influence/#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:52:06 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/de96c0c0-7b75-3dc0-a721-accf09e24019 Col Willie Grills' talk about UFOs, the occult, and the resurgence of new age ideas at the 2025 Henkel Conference at Ascension Lutheran Church in Madison, TN

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]]> Col Willie Grills' talk about UFOs, the occult, and the resurgence of new age ideas at the 2025 Henkel Conference at Ascension Lutheran Church in Madison, TN

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4053 903 full Brief#27 Disagreeing on Politics and Politics as a Godly Calling Brief#27 Disagreeing on Politics and Politics as a Godly Calling https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief27-disagreeing-on-politics-and-politics-as-a-godly-calling/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief27-disagreeing-on-politics-and-politics-as-a-godly-calling/#comments Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/908f6cbb-6547-3158-beb6-ab1f6f02d6fd Dr Adam Koontz talks about distinguishing between scriptural and political disagreements, and understanding politics as a Godly vocation.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about distinguishing between scriptural and political disagreements, and understanding politics as a Godly vocation.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1934 902 full Brief#27 Disagreeing on Politics and Politics as a Godly Calling BHoP#322 Questions About Modesty, The Liberal Arts, and Learning to Live as a Christian BHoP#322 Questions About Modesty, The Liberal Arts, and Learning to Live as a Christian https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop322-questions-about-modesty-the-liberal-arts-and-learning-to-live-as-a-christian/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop322-questions-about-modesty-the-liberal-arts-and-learning-to-live-as-a-christian/#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/1528e290-256c-31f2-bdcd-2be3a91b85c0 Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about what modesty means for men and women, the benefits and purpose of the Liberal Arts, and learning sanctification and the Christian life in the church.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about what modesty means for men and women, the benefits and purpose of the Liberal Arts, and learning sanctification and the Christian life in the church.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3324 901 full BHoP#322 Questions About Modesty, The Liberal Arts, and Learning to Live as a Christian BHoP#321 Why Not Be Secular? BHoP#321 Why Not Be Secular? https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop321-why-not-be-secular/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop321-why-not-be-secular/#comments Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/7f418acb-8f1c-31f4-bcec-f10fcee35075 Part 3 of Dr Adam Koontz's lectures at Messiah Lutheran Church in Seattle, Washington about Secularism.

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]]> Part 3 of Dr Adam Koontz's lectures at Messiah Lutheran Church in Seattle, Washington about Secularism.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3615 900 full BHoP#321 Why Not Be Secular? BHoP#320 Qualifications for Elders and for Pastors BHoP#320 Qualifications for Elders and for Pastors https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop320-qualifications-for-elders-and-for-pastors/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop320-qualifications-for-elders-and-for-pastors/#comments Mon, 06 Oct 2025 19:39:07 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/6b95b36b-651b-37a8-b8c6-99baa7fd7f56 Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about qualifications for elders and pastors, how one should examine one's self and others, and what the bible says about those roles in the church.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about qualifications for elders and pastors, how one should examine one's self and others, and what the bible says about those roles in the church.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3562 899 full BHoP#320 Qualifications for Elders and for Pastors BHoP#319 What Does Secular Mean? BHoP#319 What Does Secular Mean? https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop319-what-does-secular-mean/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop319-what-does-secular-mean/#comments Sun, 05 Oct 2025 17:04:18 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/f77b8bb5-41a9-3a3a-aa73-a4fda6a59e83 Part 2 of Dr Adam Koontz's lectures at Messiah Lutheran Church in Seattle, Washington about Secularism.

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]]> Part 2 of Dr Adam Koontz's lectures at Messiah Lutheran Church in Seattle, Washington about Secularism.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4642 898 full BHoP#319 What Does Secular Mean? BHoP#318 Leftwing Violence and Its Consequences BHoP#318 Leftwing Violence and Its Consequences https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop318-leftwing-violence-and-its-consequences/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop318-leftwing-violence-and-its-consequences/#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:43:01 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/fab5d2a7-15ef-3902-9839-a7dda1d89405 Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the Weather Underground, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and the purpose and effect of violence from the Left.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the Weather Underground, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and the purpose and effect of violence from the Left.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3844 897 full BHoP#318 Leftwing Violence and Its Consequences BHoP#317 Is Being Secular Normal? BHoP#317 Is Being Secular Normal? https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop317-is-being-secular-normal/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop317-is-being-secular-normal/#comments Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:17:47 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/bc762c5d-8abf-33c8-aaa6-bbee6d00f221 Part 1 of Dr Adam Koontz's lectures at Messiah Lutheran Church in Seattle, Washington about Secularism.

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]]> Part 1 of Dr Adam Koontz's lectures at Messiah Lutheran Church in Seattle, Washington about Secularism.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3833 896 full BHoP#317 Is Being Secular Normal? BHoP#316 Which Tradition? Passing On What Matters BHoP#316 Which Tradition? Passing On What Matters https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop316-which-tradition-passing-on-what-matters/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop316-which-tradition-passing-on-what-matters/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:49:38 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/2ebe11bc-78d0-39fc-9fbb-098723858cac Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about how to evaluate received traditions, and practicing traditions that you didn't receive.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about how to evaluate received traditions, and practicing traditions that you didn't receive.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3904 895 full BHoP#316 Which Tradition? Passing On What Matters BHoP#315 Reality is Not What You Think - Aliens, Demons, and Cryptids Part 2 BHoP#315 Reality is Not What You Think - Aliens, Demons, and Cryptids Part 2 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop315-reality-is-not-what-you-think-aliens-demons-and-cryptids-part-2/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop315-reality-is-not-what-you-think-aliens-demons-and-cryptids-part-2/#comments Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:18:38 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/a4962384-5f12-3a40-b8c0-262a8187be9a Part 2 of Willie Grills interview with Bryan Stecker on the podcast On The Line about the supernatural. 

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]]> Part 2 of Willie Grills interview with Bryan Stecker on the podcast On The Line about the supernatural. 

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3133 894 full Brief#26 Believe It or Not! The Story of Robert Ripley Brief#26 Believe It or Not! The Story of Robert Ripley https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief26-believe-it-or-not-the-story-of-robert-ripley/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief26-believe-it-or-not-the-story-of-robert-ripley/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:27:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/8a66c5f2-d7a5-3276-969a-7236563590fd Col Willie Grills talks about the story of Robert Ripley and his show Believe It or Not!

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]]> Col Willie Grills talks about the story of Robert Ripley and his show Believe It or Not!

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1123 893 full Brief#25 Who Is Israel? Brief#25 Who Is Israel? https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief25-who-is-israel/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief25-who-is-israel/#comments Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/19b590ca-fb0f-3a0e-80a3-f687e448dc02 Dr Adam Koontz talks about who Israel is in the Bible and its distinction from the modern nation of Israel.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about who Israel is in the Bible and its distinction from the modern nation of Israel.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1439 892 full Brief#25 Who Is Israel? BHoP#314 Paradigms: Media, Politics, and Generational Divides BHoP#314 Paradigms: Media, Politics, and Generational Divides https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop314-paradigms-media-politics-and-generational-divides/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop314-paradigms-media-politics-and-generational-divides/#comments Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:56:05 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/39e5b7fe-c911-3b66-9751-3618a0db637b Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about how different forms of media defined generational divides and how that affected the political landscape.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about how different forms of media defined generational divides and how that affected the political landscape.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3982 891 full BHoP#314 Paradigms: Media, Politics, and Generational Divides Brief#24 What Pastors Say Brief#24 What Pastors Say https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief24-what-pastors-say/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief24-what-pastors-say/#comments Sat, 06 Sep 2025 21:31:35 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/10891050-0e66-35ed-bfa5-d317320b62f0 Dr Adam Koontz talks about what the preaching office and what pastors should be talking about.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about what the preaching office and what pastors should be talking about.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1792 890 full Brief#24 What Pastors Say BHoP#313 Reality is Not What You Think - Aliens, Demons, and Cryptids Part 1 BHoP#313 Reality is Not What You Think - Aliens, Demons, and Cryptids Part 1 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop313-reality-is-not-what-you-think-aliens-demons-and-cryptids-part-1/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop313-reality-is-not-what-you-think-aliens-demons-and-cryptids-part-1/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:15:52 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/fe2e43ca-77af-3df0-89b2-f1fa2907bdce Willie Grills talks to Bryan Stecker on the podcast On The Line about the supernatural. 

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3730 889 full Brief#23 Religious Liberty and Pastoral Endorsements Brief#23 Religious Liberty and Pastoral Endorsements https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief23-religious-liberty-and-pastoral-endorsements/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief23-religious-liberty-and-pastoral-endorsements/#comments Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/66504690-159b-3019-a4e6-32f7dc029769 Dr Adam Koontz talks about the Johnson Amendment, what caused the IRS to reverse its position, and how pastors should consider political endorsements.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about the Johnson Amendment, what caused the IRS to reverse its position, and how pastors should consider political endorsements.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1574 888 full Brief#23 Religious Liberty and Pastoral Endorsements BHoP#312 Gospel Preaching and Church Planting BHoP#312 Gospel Preaching and Church Planting https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop312-gospel-preaching-and-church-planting/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop312-gospel-preaching-and-church-planting/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:52:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/7c6ea638-f4e6-3821-a560-a18a6d3d2420 Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about domestic vs foreign evangelism, church planting, and requirements for pastors.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about domestic vs foreign evangelism, church planting, and requirements for pastors.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3697 887 full BHoP#312 Gospel Preaching and Church Planting Brief#22 Needful for the Church Brief#22 Needful for the Church https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief22-needful-for-the-church/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief22-needful-for-the-church/#comments Sun, 24 Aug 2025 16:11:19 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/9adfe97d-9b12-3efc-8af7-eb628e1e33a2 Dr Adam Koontz talks about the use of the term Deacon throughout history and whether or not Deacons can help with the declining number of pastors.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about the use of the term Deacon throughout history and whether or not Deacons can help with the declining number of pastors.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1546 886 full Brief#22 Needful for the Church BHoP#311 A Life Worth Living BHoP#311 A Life Worth Living https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop311-a-life-worth-living/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop311-a-life-worth-living/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:21:46 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/415be14c-142b-34c9-8c8a-1613639060ca Dr Adam Koontz answers a listener question about how and whether we can make meaningful differences in the lives of our communities using by talking about the film It's a Wonderful Life.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz answers a listener question about how and whether we can make meaningful differences in the lives of our communities using by talking about the film It's a Wonderful Life.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1693 885 full BHoP#311 A Life Worth Living BHoP#310 On the Road Again - Applying Scripture to Life, Expensive Hobbies, and Finding a Pastor BHoP#310 On the Road Again - Applying Scripture to Life, Expensive Hobbies, and Finding a Pastor https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop310-on-the-road-again-applying-scripture-to-life-expensive-hobbies-and-finding-a-pastor/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop310-on-the-road-again-applying-scripture-to-life-expensive-hobbies-and-finding-a-pastor/#comments Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:59:40 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/c63c35e7-3a91-3861-adc4-cb6dadedffdd Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about giving practical guidance in sermons and bible study, how we should think about hobbies, and finding a new pastor.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about giving practical guidance in sermons and bible study, how we should think about hobbies, and finding a new pastor.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3661 884 full BHoP#309 A Noble Task – Pastoral Formation in the LCMS BHoP#309 A Noble Task – Pastoral Formation in the LCMS https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop309-a-noble-task-%e2%80%93-pastoral-formation-in-the-lcms/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop309-a-noble-task-%e2%80%93-pastoral-formation-in-the-lcms/#comments Sun, 10 Aug 2025 20:09:20 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/9d5cb074-4183-3325-a8d3-33667daa1530 Dr Adam Koontz presents on the training of pastors and expectations for the office of the ministry.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz presents on the training of pastors and expectations for the office of the ministry.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3429 883 full BHoP July 2025 Show Update BHoP July 2025 Show Update https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop-july-2025-show-update/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop-july-2025-show-update/#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:38:19 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/be729b20-cdc9-31ae-8bb1-3f02a7727441 Dr Adam Koontz shares updates for the show and plans for the future.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz shares updates for the show and plans for the future.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 353 882 full BHoP#308 The Theology of the Book of Concord BHoP#308 The Theology of the Book of Concord https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop308-the-theology-of-the-book-of-concord/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop308-the-theology-of-the-book-of-concord/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:47:48 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/ea108e75-4696-3a80-a84e-2727c6c85134 Dr Adam Koontz joins Mason Craig of Simply Theology to talk about the doctrines of the Book of Concord.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz joins Mason Craig of Simply Theology to talk about the doctrines of the Book of Concord.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4789 881 full BHoP#307 Bearing the Sword in the American Republic BHoP#307 Bearing the Sword in the American Republic https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop307-bearing-the-sword-in-the-american-republic/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop307-bearing-the-sword-in-the-american-republic/#comments Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:56:39 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/aee8c613-a922-3040-825f-d548961b891f Col Willie Grill's talk given at the 2025 Christian Culture Conference hosted by Luther Classical College.

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]]> Col Willie Grill's talk given at the 2025 Christian Culture Conference hosted by Luther Classical College.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 2999 880 full BHoP#306 Kingfishing: Huey Long, Politics, and the Battle with Ideology BHoP#306 Kingfishing: Huey Long, Politics, and the Battle with Ideology https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop306-kingfishing-huey-long-politics-and-the-battle-with-ideology/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop306-kingfishing-huey-long-politics-and-the-battle-with-ideology/#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/b7c786bd-850c-364a-850a-a83ab548f650 Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Huey Long and early 1900s Louisiana.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Huey Long and early 1900s Louisiana.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3851 879 full BHoP#306 Kingfishing: Huey Long, Politics, and the Battle with Ideology BHoP#305 Stockholm Syndrome Christianity with Dr John West BHoP#305 Stockholm Syndrome Christianity with Dr John West https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop305-stockholm-syndrome-christianity-with-dr-john-west/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop305-stockholm-syndrome-christianity-with-dr-john-west/#comments Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:04:37 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/2614375e-926b-343c-bd37-736987304395 Dr Adam Koontz is joined by Dr John West to talk about the secularization of the church in the doubting of scriptural historicity, pandering to the sexual revolution, and more.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz is joined by Dr John West to talk about the secularization of the church in the doubting of scriptural historicity, pandering to the sexual revolution, and more.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3519 878 full BHoP#304 Riots and Order BHoP#304 Riots and Order https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop304-riots-and-order/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop304-riots-and-order/#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/16555aab-6a8f-37bc-aa57-7be6891451ee Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the 1992 Los Angeles riots, the riots of the summer of 2025, and civilizational decline.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the 1992 Los Angeles riots, the riots of the summer of 2025, and civilizational decline.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3674 877 full BHoP#304 Riots and Order BHoP#303 An Introduction to the Book of Concord BHoP#303 An Introduction to the Book of Concord https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop303-an-introduction-to-the-book-of-concord/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop303-an-introduction-to-the-book-of-concord/#comments Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:15:29 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/2e14262e-bcd9-3fb2-9f52-2540749b774f Dr Adam Koontz joins Mason Craig of Simply Theology to talk about the Book of Concord and how the Lutheran confessions came to be.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz joins Mason Craig of Simply Theology to talk about the Book of Concord and how the Lutheran confessions came to be.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4803 876 full Brief#21 What is Closed Communion? What is Open Communion? Brief#21 What is Closed Communion? What is Open Communion? https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief21-what-is-closed-communion-what-is-open-communion/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief21-what-is-closed-communion-what-is-open-communion/#comments Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:28:41 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/f0a173c0-ca88-3fb6-b186-2342dfc23e7d Dr Adam Koontz talks about the difference between closed and open communion and why churches practice closed communion.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about the difference between closed and open communion and why churches practice closed communion.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1445 875 full Brief#21 What is Closed Communion? What is Open Communion? Brief#20 Building Pastors' Efficiency and Capacity Brief#20 Building Pastors' Efficiency and Capacity https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief20-building-pastors-efficiency-and-capacity/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief20-building-pastors-efficiency-and-capacity/#comments Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/44c5d349-0797-3b6a-ba2f-a401c26ae281 Dr Adam Koontz talks about using your time well as a pastor.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about using your time well as a pastor.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1912 874 full Brief#20 Building Pastors' Efficiency and Capacity Brief#19 On the Septuagint Brief#19 On the Septuagint https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief19-on-the-septuagint/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief19-on-the-septuagint/#comments Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/db4738d0-f6b9-3d8d-9d63-c5052e8b97bd Dr Adam Koontz talks about the Septuagint and the Apocrypha.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about the Septuagint and the Apocrypha.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1423 873 full Brief#19 On the Septuagint BHoP#302 Gospel Proclamation and Evangelism BHoP#302 Gospel Proclamation and Evangelism https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop302-gospel-proclamation-and-evangelism/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop302-gospel-proclamation-and-evangelism/#comments Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/76468992-7b38-3a26-a038-19bbd7aded19 Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about evangelism and growth, practicing hospitality in the church, and excuses that get in the way of sharing the gospel.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about evangelism and growth, practicing hospitality in the church, and excuses that get in the way of sharing the gospel.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3677 872 full BHoP#302 Gospel Proclamation and Evangelism Brief#18 Books for Better Preaching Brief#18 Books for Better Preaching https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief18-books-for-better-preaching/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief18-books-for-better-preaching/#comments Thu, 29 May 2025 11:32:44 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/328b4e51-c7f7-354f-847f-be63e657375c Dr Adam Koontz recommends books about preaching.

Books mentioned -

Aristotle's Poetics and Rhetoric

Book 4 of Augustine's On Christian Doctrine

Reinhold Pieper's Evangelical Lutheran Homiletics

J. Michael Reu's Homiletics

H. Grady Davis's Design for Preaching

Gerhard Aho's The Lively Skeleton

John Broadus's Treatise on the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons

Jean Claude's Essay on the Composition of a Sermon

The Heart of the Yale Lectures

The sermons of John Chrysostom and Martin Luther

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz recommends books about preaching.

Books mentioned -

Aristotle's Poetics and Rhetoric

Book 4 of Augustine's On Christian Doctrine

Reinhold Pieper's Evangelical Lutheran Homiletics

J. Michael Reu's Homiletics

H. Grady Davis's Design for Preaching

Gerhard Aho's The Lively Skeleton

John Broadus's Treatise on the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons

Jean Claude's Essay on the Composition of a Sermon

The Heart of the Yale Lectures

The sermons of John Chrysostom and Martin Luther

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1681 871 full Brief#18 Books for Better Preaching Brief#17 On Two Cryptids and Modern Folklore Brief#17 On Two Cryptids and Modern Folklore https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief17-on-two-cryptids-and-modern-folklore/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief17-on-two-cryptids-and-modern-folklore/#comments Mon, 26 May 2025 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/24eacc5e-c394-33f4-a7ba-3a95cc0aa8ce Col Willie Grills talks about the Flatwoods Monster and Fouke Monster and the differences between historic and modern monster stories.

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]]> Col Willie Grills talks about the Flatwoods Monster and Fouke Monster and the differences between historic and modern monster stories.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1504 870 full Brief#17 On Two Cryptids and Modern Folklore BHoP#301 What God Has Joined Together 2025 - Part 2 BHoP#301 What God Has Joined Together 2025 - Part 2 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop301/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop301/#comments Thu, 22 May 2025 13:15:14 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/92963538-6aa8-3ef1-9400-d74404305101 Part 2 of the lectures given by Dr Adam Koontz at the What God Has Joined Together conference.

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]]> Part 2 of the lectures given by Dr Adam Koontz at the What God Has Joined Together conference.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3878 869 full BHoP#300 What God Has Joined Together 2025 - Part 1 BHoP#300 What God Has Joined Together 2025 - Part 1 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop300-what-god-has-joined-together-2025-part-1/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop300-what-god-has-joined-together-2025-part-1/#comments Mon, 19 May 2025 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/1de01aaf-a031-3ed5-b55a-a9d99f2f4753 Part 1 of the lectures given by Dr Adam Koontz at the What God Has Joined Together conference.

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]]> Part 1 of the lectures given by Dr Adam Koontz at the What God Has Joined Together conference.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 2821 868 full BHoP#299 A Biblical Theology of Human Fertility BHoP#299 A Biblical Theology of Human Fertility https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop299-a-biblical-theology-of-human-fertility/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop299-a-biblical-theology-of-human-fertility/#comments Thu, 15 May 2025 10:13:48 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/78b769d9-6937-37c6-bb25-7b6ad70b0646 Dr Adam Koontz's paper read at the 37th Annual Symposium on Exegetical Theology Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne, Indiana Tuesday in January 2022.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz's paper read at the 37th Annual Symposium on Exegetical Theology Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne, Indiana Tuesday in January 2022.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3399 867 full BHoP#298 Secrets to Building an Unbreakable Family - All Things Possible with Bethany Hamilton BHoP#298 Secrets to Building an Unbreakable Family - All Things Possible with Bethany Hamilton https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop298-secrets-to-building-an-unbreakable-family-with-all-things-possible/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop298-secrets-to-building-an-unbreakable-family-with-all-things-possible/#comments Mon, 12 May 2025 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/a04ae3b0-40fe-3f8c-b5b9-96ffdbb47122 Dr Adam Koontz is interviewed by Adam Dirk and Bethany Hamilton about the value of family, life in the ministry, and  finding a good church.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz is interviewed by Adam Dirk and Bethany Hamilton about the value of family, life in the ministry, and  finding a good church.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 2744 866 full BHoP#297 Talking Family and Family Size with Josh Wilson of Free Indeed BHoP#297 Talking Family and Family Size with Josh Wilson of Free Indeed https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop297-talking-family-and-family-size-with-josh-wilson-of-free-indeed/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop297-talking-family-and-family-size-with-josh-wilson-of-free-indeed/#comments Thu, 08 May 2025 16:33:24 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/12927336-fb2c-3ef3-ad0e-6f2e06170699 Josh Wilson of the channel Free Indeed interviews Dr Adam Koontz regarding his lecture on A Biblical Theology of Human Fertility.

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]]> Josh Wilson of the channel Free Indeed interviews Dr Adam Koontz regarding his lecture on A Biblical Theology of Human Fertility.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3635 865 full BHoP#296 Jaws, Malls, and the Church Growth Movement BHoP#296 Jaws, Malls, and the Church Growth Movement https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop296-jaws-malls-and-the-church-growth-movement/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop296-jaws-malls-and-the-church-growth-movement/#comments Mon, 05 May 2025 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/afd45c61-dda2-3c2d-b3f5-a20d50a654a1 Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the movie Jaws and how it began the monoculture era, shopping malls and consumerism, and how it relates to evangelism.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the movie Jaws and how it began the monoculture era, shopping malls and consumerism, and how it relates to evangelism.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3353 864 full Brief#16 How Do We Get More Pastors in the Lutheran Church? Brief#16 How Do We Get More Pastors in the Lutheran Church? https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief16-how-do-we-get-more-pastors-in-the-lutheran-church/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief16-how-do-we-get-more-pastors-in-the-lutheran-church/#comments Thu, 01 May 2025 14:40:21 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/82641d21-472e-3e24-9243-db44e48af8fc Dr Adam Koontz talks about training pastors, pastoral shortages, and alternative routes to pastoral training.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about training pastors, pastoral shortages, and alternative routes to pastoral training.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1913 863 full Brief#16 How Do We Get More Pastors in the Lutheran Church? BHoP#295 Forgiveness and the Gospel BHoP#295 Forgiveness and the Gospel https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop295-forgiveness-and-the-gospel/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop295-forgiveness-and-the-gospel/#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/3ee33158-a33b-3454-bc51-361ef566507a Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about justice and forgiveness, church demographics, and delivering the gospel.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about justice and forgiveness, church demographics, and delivering the gospel.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3646 862 full Brief#15 Will the LCMS Ordain Women Now? or Soon Anyway? Brief#15 Will the LCMS Ordain Women Now? or Soon Anyway? https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief15-will-the-lcms-ordain-women-now-or-soon-anyway/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief15-will-the-lcms-ordain-women-now-or-soon-anyway/#comments Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:39:20 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/e65f3f3d-1970-35e2-9ac9-5cfcc59a2633 Dr Adam Koontz talks about the history of women's suffrage in the LCMS, obstacles to fellowship with WELS, and whether the LCMS will ever ordain women.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about the history of women's suffrage in the LCMS, obstacles to fellowship with WELS, and whether the LCMS will ever ordain women.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1994 860 full Brief#15 Will the LCMS Ordain Women Now? or Soon Anyway? BHoP#294 The New King James Bible and the Open Bible with Philip Nation BHoP#294 The New King James Bible and the Open Bible with Philip Nation https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop294-the-new-king-james-bible-and-the-open-bible-with-philip-nation/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop294-the-new-king-james-bible-and-the-open-bible-with-philip-nation/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:44:58 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/ced72434-18c2-3236-9a5b-c60e8ae6f85d Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk with guest Philip Nation of Thomas Nelson Bibles about the New King James Bible and the Open Bible.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk with guest Philip Nation of Thomas Nelson Bibles about the New King James Bible and the Open Bible.

Dr. Philip Nation, VP, Thomas Nelson Bibles

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 2501 861 full BHoP#294 The New King James Bible and the Open Bible with Philip Nation BHoP#293 What's Going On in Canada? State, Church, and the Church's State of Silence BHoP#293 What's Going On in Canada? State, Church, and the Church's State of Silence https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop293-whats-going-on-in-canada-state-church-and-the-churchs-state-of-silence/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop293-whats-going-on-in-canada-state-church-and-the-churchs-state-of-silence/#comments Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:13:41 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/9874f7f2-cb2d-3ce9-91e6-024f7b336a59 Dr Adam Koontz talks with guest Pastor David Smilek about the politics and churches in Canada.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks with guest Pastor David Smilek about the politics and churches in Canada.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4216 859 full BHoP#292 Revere the Emperor, Expel the Barbarians: The Meiji Restoration BHoP#292 Revere the Emperor, Expel the Barbarians: The Meiji Restoration https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop292-revere-the-emperor-expel-the-barbarians-the-meiji-restoration/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop292-revere-the-emperor-expel-the-barbarians-the-meiji-restoration/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:59:03 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/66dad3d5-4790-35c9-baa4-81817934cfbe Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the modernization of Japan and the rise of Imperial power.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the modernization of Japan and the rise of Imperial power.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4152 858 full BHoP#292 Revere the Emperor, Expel the Barbarians: The Meiji Restoration BHoP#291 The End(s) of the LCMS with Pastor Joseph Beran BHoP#291 The End(s) of the LCMS with Pastor Joseph Beran https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop291-the-ends-of-the-lcms-with-pastor-joseph-beran/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop291-the-ends-of-the-lcms-with-pastor-joseph-beran/#comments Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:11:17 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/f9f46750-74fc-3cf8-8a0e-4f3788329b98 Dr Adam Koontz talks with guest Pr Joseph Beran about educating pastors, church planting, demographic decline, and more.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks with guest Pr Joseph Beran about educating pastors, church planting, demographic decline, and more.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3943 857 full BHoP#291 The End(s) of the LCMS with Pastor Joseph Beran BHoP#290 The Christian Century in Japan: Jesuits, Fumi-e 踏み絵, Lessons for Today BHoP#290 The Christian Century in Japan: Jesuits, Fumi-e 踏み絵, Lessons for Today https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop290-the-christian-century-in-japan-jesuits-fumi-e-%e8%b8%8f%e3%81%bf%e7%b5%b5-lessons-for-today/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop290-the-christian-century-in-japan-jesuits-fumi-e-%e8%b8%8f%e3%81%bf%e7%b5%b5-lessons-for-today/#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/e1d8d8ff-ae39-36ca-a4e3-4d8d49dceccd Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about how Christianity came to Japan, why it didn't last there, and applications to evangelism to draw from it.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about how Christianity came to Japan, why it didn't last there, and applications to evangelism to draw from it.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3613 856 full BHoP#290 The Christian Century in Japan: Jesuits, Fumi-e 踏み絵, Lessons for Today Brief#14 What Decimated the Lutheran Churches in America? Brief#14 What Decimated the Lutheran Churches in America? https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief14-what-decimated-the-lutheran-churches-in-america/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief14-what-decimated-the-lutheran-churches-in-america/#comments Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:15:02 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/c2072a7c-abaa-37f0-8756-67e1c052a7b6 Dr Adam Koontz talks about what caused the decline in the American Lutheran churches.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about what caused the decline in the American Lutheran churches.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1983 855 full Brief#14 What Decimated the Lutheran Churches in America? BHoP#289 On How Things Started - The Sacraments and the American Republic BHoP#289 On How Things Started - The Sacraments and the American Republic https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/on-how-things-started-the-scraments-and-the-american-republic/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/on-how-things-started-the-scraments-and-the-american-republic/#comments Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:19:24 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/61244b1f-fb0b-3701-ae97-4aaa4043753c Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about how to handle accommodations in communion, and the different American republics.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about how to handle accommodations in communion, and the different American republics.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3629 854 full BHoP#289 On How Things Started - The Sacraments and the American Republic Brief#13 A Letter from the Department of Eucharistic Significance (DOES) Brief#13 A Letter from the Department of Eucharistic Significance (DOES) https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief13-a-letter-from-the-department-of-eucharistic-significance-does/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief13-a-letter-from-the-department-of-eucharistic-significance-does/#comments Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:51:34 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/79319f27-d096-33d7-b9fa-f40d98c4956b Dr Adam Koontz talks about closed communion and the benefits that the Lord's Supper imparts.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about closed communion and the benefits that the Lord's Supper imparts.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1999 853 full Brief#13 A Letter from the Department of Eucharistic Significance (DOES) BHoP#288 Listener Questions - On Textual Criticism, On Turning the Other Cheek, On Buford Pusser, On "Catholic", and on the Superiority of the Group Chat BHoP#288 Listener Questions - On Textual Criticism, On Turning the Other Cheek, On Buford Pusser, On "Catholic", and on the Superiority of the Group Chat https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop288-listener-questions-on-textual-criticism-on-turning-the-other-cheek-on-buford-pusser-on-catholic-and-on-the-superiority-of-the-group-chat/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop288-listener-questions-on-textual-criticism-on-turning-the-other-cheek-on-buford-pusser-on-catholic-and-on-the-superiority-of-the-group-chat/#comments Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/76098b1a-334e-32c3-800d-422e7fcf1046 Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills answer a variety of listener emails on Bible translations, self-defense, and more.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills answer a variety of listener emails on Bible translations, self-defense, and more.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3444 852 full Brief#12 Cooperation among Christians Brief#12 Cooperation among Christians https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief12-cooperation-among-christians/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief12-cooperation-among-christians/#comments Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:07:24 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/8d7e8b90-23a4-3659-9299-7c9dad2da98b Dr Adam Koontz talks about what cooperation between churches of different confessions should and shouldn't look like.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about what cooperation between churches of different confessions should and shouldn't look like.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1680 851 full BHoP#287 The World that Made the Boomers #5 The Growth of the Syndicate and the JFK Assassination BHoP#287 The World that Made the Boomers #5 The Growth of the Syndicate and the JFK Assassination https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop287-the-world-that-made-the-boomers-5-the-growth-of-the-syndicate-and-the-jfk-assassination/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop287-the-world-that-made-the-boomers-5-the-growth-of-the-syndicate-and-the-jfk-assassination/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/66d5c3fa-099d-3f8c-b2a1-52fa28657f49 Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the formation of the Mob in America and its activities during the Cold War and continue discussing the motivations around the Kennedy Assassination.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the formation of the Mob in America and its activities during the Cold War and continue discussing the motivations around the Kennedy Assassination.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3735 850 full BHoP#287 The World that Made the Boomers #5 The Growth of the Syndicate and the JFK Assassination Brief#11 What Do LCMS Lutherans Really Believe? Brief#11 What Do LCMS Lutherans Really Believe? https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief11-what-do-lcms-lutherans-really-believe/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief11-what-do-lcms-lutherans-really-believe/#comments Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:21:15 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/ad88e752-5f9b-397a-82c2-067560c82b3d Dr Adam Koontz talks about the Pew Religious Landscape Survey and what it says about our demographics and beliefs.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about the Pew Religious Landscape Survey and what it says about our demographics and beliefs.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 2659 849 full Brief#11 What Do LCMS Lutherans Really Believe? BHoP#286 The World that Made the Boomers #4 The Kennedy Assassination BHoP#286 The World that Made the Boomers #4 The Kennedy Assassination https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop286-the-world-that-made-the-boomers-4-the-kennedy-assassination/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop286-the-world-that-made-the-boomers-4-the-kennedy-assassination/#comments Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/a4043cc0-03e2-3dce-9be8-6db647d85c8f Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the political situation surrounding the Kennedy assassination and the people that benefitted from it.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the political situation surrounding the Kennedy assassination and the people that benefitted from it.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3437 848 full BHoP#286 The World that Made the Boomers #4 The Kennedy Assassination BHoP#285 Turning the Hearts and Freedom of Speech BHoP#285 Turning the Hearts and Freedom of Speech https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop285-turning-the-hearts-and-freedom-of-speech/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop285-turning-the-hearts-and-freedom-of-speech/#comments Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:41:11 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/9e17bd86-70be-31ca-ba63-80124b1a5bec Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the activities of the US government coming to light, the benefits of freedom of speech, communism and national socialism in Germany, and convincing people of the truth.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the activities of the US government coming to light, the benefits of freedom of speech, communism and national socialism in Germany, and convincing people of the truth.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4438 847 full BHoP#285 Turning the Hearts and Freedom of Speech BHoP#284 The World that Made the Boomers #3 Counter Culture, MKUltra, and Music BHoP#284 The World that Made the Boomers #3 Counter Culture, MKUltra, and Music https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop284-the-world-that-made-the-boomers-3-counter-culture-mkultra-and-music/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop284-the-world-that-made-the-boomers-3-counter-culture-mkultra-and-music/#comments Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/8753ad1b-ed6b-392e-a1a0-1d9deb41724d Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Government experiments in psychedelics, how musicians and drugs affected the culture of the 60s, and using art to influence populations.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Government experiments in psychedelics, how musicians and drugs affected the culture of the 60s, and using art to influence populations.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3475 846 full BHoP#284 The World that Made the Boomers #3 Counter Culture, MKUltra, and Music Brief#10 Why Change Translations Brief#10 Why Change Translations https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief10-why-change-translations/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief10-why-change-translations/#comments Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:52:16 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/6a8dcb27-6304-3b5d-bcac-ea09facdc472 Dr Adam Koontz talks about whether and how to change the Bible translation your church is using.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about whether and how to change the Bible translation your church is using.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1256 845 full Brief#09 The Spirit of Anarchy Brief#09 The Spirit of Anarchy https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief09-the-spirit-of-anarchy/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief09-the-spirit-of-anarchy/#comments Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:37:07 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/6aa0bd18-62cc-3964-bfc3-02d524ab08c5 Dr Adam Koontz  talks about The effects of government downsizing and the how we view employees in their work.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz  talks about The effects of government downsizing and the how we view employees in their work.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1652 844 full BHoP#283 The Two Kingdoms and Refugee Resettlement BHoP#283 The Two Kingdoms and Refugee Resettlement https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop283-the-two-kingdoms-and-refugee-resettlement/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop283-the-two-kingdoms-and-refugee-resettlement/#comments Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:59:31 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/eb867b3c-9e0e-3e03-8700-c9d4c122cd3b Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about USAID money, LCMS Recognized Service Organizations, The Vatican's response to Trump's immigration policy, and thinking about government policy as a Christian

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about USAID money, LCMS Recognized Service Organizations, The Vatican's response to Trump's immigration policy, and thinking about government policy as a Christian

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3890 843 full BHoP#283 The Two Kingdoms and Refugee Resettlement BHoP#282 The World that Made the Boomers #2 - Conscription and a Well Regulated Militia BHoP#282 The World that Made the Boomers #2 - Conscription and a Well Regulated Militia https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop282-the-world-that-made-the-boomers-part-2-conscription-and-a-well-regulated-militia/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop282-the-world-that-made-the-boomers-part-2-conscription-and-a-well-regulated-militia/#comments Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:58:28 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/b83febbd-44ae-3ac5-b1b6-2f9013b9a4a6 Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the history of the draft in America's wars and its effect on the people that lived through them.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the history of the draft in America's wars and its effect on the people that lived through them.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3784 842 full Brief#08 Can a Christian be an Illegal Immigrant? Brief#08 Can a Christian be an Illegal Immigrant? https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief08-can-a-christian-be-an-illegal-immigrant/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief08-can-a-christian-be-an-illegal-immigrant/#comments Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:37:36 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/d3b26b78-6768-3d6f-9db1-0331c2aa9eff Dr Adam Koontz  talks about whether Christians can live as illegal immigrants and lawless living in general.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz  talks about whether Christians can live as illegal immigrants and lawless living in general.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 2082 841 full Brief#08 Can a Christian be an Illegal Immigrant? Brief#07 Social Media is a Thief Brief#07 Social Media is a Thief https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief07-social-media-is-a-thief/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief07-social-media-is-a-thief/#comments Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/ec03297c-f6c6-3999-8bb4-2d9db3b8edfa Dr Adam Koontz talks about social media and how we use our time.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about social media and how we use our time.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1480 840 full Brief#07 Social Media is a Thief Brief#06 Memory and the Word of God - On Preaching and on Bibles Brief#06 Memory and the Word of God - On Preaching and on Bibles https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief06-memory-and-the-word-of-god-on-preaching-and-on-bibles/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief06-memory-and-the-word-of-god-on-preaching-and-on-bibles/#comments Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:37:19 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/254843f1-36e0-37a8-b5f2-efd6039add0d Dr Adam Koontz talks about homiletics and more bible translations.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about homiletics and more bible translations.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1793 839 full Brief#05 Apocalypse Now Brief#05 Apocalypse Now https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief05-apocalypse-now/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief05-apocalypse-now/#comments Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/4d52f283-43c0-3041-8087-bf12ab11b19c Col Willie Grills talks about end times predictions, doomsday cults, and a Biblical perspective on the last days.

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]]> Col Willie Grills talks about end times predictions, doomsday cults, and a Biblical perspective on the last days.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1938 838 full Brief#05 Apocalypse Now Brief#04 Immigration, Sanctuary, and the Church Brief#04 Immigration, Sanctuary, and the Church https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/breif04-immigration-sanctuary-and-the-church/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/breif04-immigration-sanctuary-and-the-church/#comments Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:00:04 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/d9526b58-0ee3-3c7e-a52c-67c0541ac583 Dr Adam Koontz talks about sanctuary cities and churches, law enforcement practice, immigration laws, and what the Bible has to say about it.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about sanctuary cities and churches, law enforcement practice, immigration laws, and what the Bible has to say about it.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 2598 837 full Brief#04 Immigration, Sanctuary, and the Church BHoP#281 The World that Made the Boomers #1 - Introduction BHoP#281 The World that Made the Boomers #1 - Introduction https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop281-the-world-the-boomers-made-1-introduction/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop281-the-world-the-boomers-made-1-introduction/#comments Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:54:28 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/b621eb58-aa16-3038-b693-f7718f7f99dc Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about America post war and its war against communism, why the boomers weren't as jaded and cynical as later generations, and the loss of trust caused by the Kennedy assassination.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about America post war and its war against communism, why the boomers weren't as jaded and cynical as later generations, and the loss of trust caused by the Kennedy assassination.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3474 836 full BHoP#281 The World that Made the Boomers #1 - Introduction BHoP#280 Taking Stock and Growing Stronger BHoP#280 Taking Stock and Growing Stronger https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop280-taking-stock-and-growing-stronger/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop280-taking-stock-and-growing-stronger/#comments Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:55:29 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/2c601111-a3f5-39b0-8afb-8bd06e8bbc54 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk answer a listener question about auditing one's self and talk about aligning your effort with your purpose, managing time and space, and being sound in body and mind.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk answer a listener question about auditing one's self and talk about aligning your effort with your purpose, managing time and space, and being sound in body and mind.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3424 835 full BHoP#280 Taking Stock and Growing Stronger BHoP#279 Personal Firearms, Rights, and Privileges BHoP#279 Personal Firearms, Rights, and Privileges https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop279-personal-firearms-rights-and-privileges/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop279-personal-firearms-rights-and-privileges/#comments Mon, 20 Jan 2025 19:38:31 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/81195600-c6f7-30d4-9431-98242c27be71 Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about "ghost guns", Luigi Mangione, gun control in the reconstruction era, and constitutionally granted rights.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about "ghost guns", Luigi Mangione, gun control in the reconstruction era, and constitutionally granted rights.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3765 834 full BHoP#279 Personal Firearms, Rights, and Privileges BHoP#278 On Church Politics BHoP#278 On Church Politics https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop278-on-church-politics/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop278-on-church-politics/#comments Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:02:31 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/f418bcb9-30e0-3b9e-b5a5-3ed868065c97 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk answer a listener question about being involved in church politics and why we shouldn't distance ourselves from public life.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk answer a listener question about being involved in church politics and why we shouldn't distance ourselves from public life.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3382 833 full BHoP#278 On Church Politics Brief#03 On Bible Versions, Bible Translations, and Bible Confusions Brief#03 On Bible Versions, Bible Translations, and Bible Confusions https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief03-on-bible-versions-bible-translations-and-bible-confusions/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief03-on-bible-versions-bible-translations-and-bible-confusions/#comments Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:50:22 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/df18238c-48c8-342f-9bcc-b57f5e9e245c Dr Adam Koontz talks about Bible translations, updates to published editions, trends in those updates, and translation practices.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about Bible translations, updates to published editions, trends in those updates, and translation practices.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 2483 832 full Brief#03 On Bible Versions, Bible Translations, and Bible Confusions Word Fitly Spoken #191 Christmas Fitly Kept Word Fitly Spoken #191 Christmas Fitly Kept https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/word-fitly-spoken-191-christmas-fitly-kept/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/word-fitly-spoken-191-christmas-fitly-kept/#comments Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:51:18 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/67b94d4b-0379-3186-bc24-3d24b8df13f5 Koontz and Grills talk about Christmas.

]]> Koontz and Grills talk about Christmas.

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3814 831 full Word Fitly Spoken #191 Christmas Fitly Kept Brief#02 Paying Attention with Contentment Brief#02 Paying Attention with Contentment https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief02-paying-attention-with-contentment/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief02-paying-attention-with-contentment/#comments Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:39:48 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/f690e23f-fe64-3dad-8a73-ae9da7317266 Dr Adam Koontz talks about how to give our attention to things that matter and devote our time to what we are actually doing.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about how to give our attention to things that matter and devote our time to what we are actually doing.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 1784 830 full Brief#02 Paying Attention with Contentment BHoP#277 Luther on Trade and Usury BHoP#277 Luther on Trade and Usury https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop277-luther-on-trade-and-usery/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop277-luther-on-trade-and-usery/#comments Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/65f06980-3eed-388f-925f-678d6337882c Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Luther's teachings on money and developments in economics during his time.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Luther's teachings on money and developments in economics during his time.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3658 829 full BHoP#277 Luther on Trade and Usury Brief#01 What's Wrong with the Catholic Church Brief#01 What's Wrong with the Catholic Church https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief01-whats-wrong-with-the-catholic-church/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/brief01-whats-wrong-with-the-catholic-church/#comments Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/8bd38e27-c4e7-38a0-b89e-38bb5c83fefd Dr Adam Koontz talks about understanding church history and what denying biblical inerrancy has done to the Catholic Church.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about understanding church history and what denying biblical inerrancy has done to the Catholic Church.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 2215 828 full Brief#01 What's Wrong with the Catholic Church BHoP#276 Paradigms - The Company Store BHoP#276 Paradigms - The Company Store https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop276-paradigms-the-company-store/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop276-paradigms-the-company-store/#comments Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/e198e005-1279-35af-a1fe-4b84c346eead Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the history of company stores, the difference between cash and scrip, debt and slavery, and what economic freedom actually means.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the history of company stores, the difference between cash and scrip, debt and slavery, and what economic freedom actually means.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3434 827 full BHoP#276 Paradigms - The Company Store BHoP#275 Perfection and Leadership BHoP#275 Perfection and Leadership https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop275-perfection-and-leadership/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop275-perfection-and-leadership/#comments Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/fc897767-ad3a-3893-b0d2-257ec7a7cc59 Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about expecting moral perfection in politics, understanding how to take political actions, and getting involved at the local level of politics.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about expecting moral perfection in politics, understanding how to take political actions, and getting involved at the local level of politics.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3102 826 full BHoP#275 Perfection and Leadership Word Fitly Spoken #190 A Word Fitly Thankgiving Word Fitly Spoken #190 A Word Fitly Thankgiving https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/word-fitly-spoken-190-a-word-fitly-thankgiving/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/word-fitly-spoken-190-a-word-fitly-thankgiving/#comments Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/883ab0bf-79af-315f-8590-a47561edbc29 Grills and Heide talk about celebrating Thanksgiving as Christians and maintaining it as a Christian holiday.

]]> Grills and Heide talk about celebrating Thanksgiving as Christians and maintaining it as a Christian holiday.

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3279 825 full Word Fitly Spoken #190 A Word Fitly Thankgiving BHoP#274 Changing Powers that Be - On the Election and the Elect BHoP#274 Changing Powers that Be - On the Election and the Elect https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop274-changing-powers-that-be-on-the-election-and-the-elect/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop274-changing-powers-that-be-on-the-election-and-the-elect/#comments Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/cf8ce8f2-92c4-3213-a641-309909692079 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the 2024 elections, how to work with other people to accomplish good, the modern religion of self-ism, and how to communicate well. 

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the 2024 elections, how to work with other people to accomplish good, the modern religion of self-ism, and how to communicate well. 

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4093 824 full BHoP#274 Changing Powers that Be - On the Election and the Elect BHoP#272 Taking Stock in 2024 - Where We Are Now BHoP#272 Taking Stock in 2024 - Where We Are Now https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop272-taking-stock-in-2024-where-we-are-now/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop272-taking-stock-in-2024-where-we-are-now/#comments Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/628455ff-a8dd-3cb0-968f-859699ea8c11 Dr Adam Koontz talks about the 2024 elections, why some people are surprised, the amendments regarding abortion in several states, and how to get change effected in politics.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz talks about the 2024 elections, why some people are surprised, the amendments regarding abortion in several states, and how to get change effected in politics.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4240 822 full BHoP#272 Taking Stock in 2024 - Where We Are Now BHoP#271 A Hook on the Handle: Folklore, Urban Legends, and the Power of the Spoken Word BHoP#271 A Hook on the Handle: Folklore, Urban Legends, and the Power of the Spoken Word https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop271-urban-legends-and-such/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop271-urban-legends-and-such/#comments Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/86faa667-3af9-361d-bd56-311e967fe6b3 Willie Grills talks about urban legends in America, how to think about horror stories, and why folk tales are effective at communicating culture.

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]]> Willie Grills talks about urban legends in America, how to think about horror stories, and why folk tales are effective at communicating culture.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 2925 821 full BHoP#271 A Hook on the Handle: Folklore, Urban Legends, and the Power of the Spoken Word BHoP#270 Ungoverned - The New DumbDom and What to Do About It BHoP#270 Ungoverned - The New DumbDom and What to Do About It https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop270-ungoverned-the-new-dumbdom-and-what-to-do-about-it/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop270-ungoverned-the-new-dumbdom-and-what-to-do-about-it/#comments Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:17:45 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/13b9f16b-6395-390e-8885-e970b319fe9a Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about appealing to establishment, the distinction between Christianity and Christendom, and how the church and state try to wield power over each other.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about appealing to establishment, the distinction between Christianity and Christendom, and how the church and state try to wield power over each other.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3444 820 full BHoP#270 Ungoverned - The New DumbDom and What to Do About It BHoP#269 I Fought the Law - Running Away from Regulation and the Birth of NASCAR BHoP#269 I Fought the Law - Running Away from Regulation and the Birth of NASCAR https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop269-i-fought-the-law-running-away-from-regulation-and-the-birth-of-nascar/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop269-i-fought-the-law-running-away-from-regulation-and-the-birth-of-nascar/#comments Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/b7c9cc3c-06ec-3c4e-b4b7-0b5b7d786fa9 Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the history of outlaws in America, the Whisky Rebellion, the Temperance movement and Prohibition, and the origins of NASCAR.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the history of outlaws in America, the Whisky Rebellion, the Temperance movement and Prohibition, and the origins of NASCAR.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3099 819 full BHoP#269 I Fought the Law - Running Away from Regulation and the Birth of NASCAR BHoP#268 Is the Reformation Over? - Fights Among Brothers in 1054 and 1517 and After BHoP#268 Is the Reformation Over? - Fights Among Brothers in 1054 and 1517 and After https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop268-is-the-reformation-over-fights-among-brothers-in-1054-and-1517-and-after/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop268-is-the-reformation-over-fights-among-brothers-in-1054-and-1517-and-after/#comments Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:39:49 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/6999f7de-2fc2-37ca-acdd-a21f50b5f668 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk reformation and schism, church politics, and standing on the authority of the Scriptures.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk reformation and schism, church politics, and standing on the authority of the Scriptures.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3323 818 full BHoP#268 Is the Reformation Over? - Fights Among Brothers in 1054 and 1517 and After BHoP#267 Reconquista and Reformation BHoP#267 Reconquista and Reformation https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop267-reconquista-and-reformation/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop267-reconquista-and-reformation/#comments Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:34:54 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/4776fdf7-05ff-374d-bb88-d6a416d851ed Dr Adam Koontz answers a listener question about Redeemed Zoomer's Reconquista project, and talks about reformation in the church.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz answers a listener question about Redeemed Zoomer's Reconquista project, and talks about reformation in the church.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3458 817 full BHoP#267 Reconquista and Reformation BHoP#266 Psychological Revolution Part 1 - Imagined to Be Safe BHoP#266 Psychological Revolution Part 1 - Imagined to Be Safe https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop266-psychological-revolution-part-1-imagined-to-be-safe/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop266-psychological-revolution-part-1-imagined-to-be-safe/#comments Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/31da0bbe-56d2-3388-9810-eb6c43151d10 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about psychology, the distinction between body, soul, and spirit, the study of homiletics, and the effect of modern media on the soul.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about psychology, the distinction between body, soul, and spirit, the study of homiletics, and the effect of modern media on the soul.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3505 816 full BHoP#266 Psychological Revolution Part 1 - Imagined to Be Safe Word Fitly Spoken #189 Riding the Circuit - Lessons from the Prairie Word Fitly Spoken #189 Riding the Circuit - Lessons from the Prairie https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/word-fitly-spoken-189-riding-the-circuit-lessons-from-the-prairie/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/word-fitly-spoken-189-riding-the-circuit-lessons-from-the-prairie/#comments Sun, 20 Oct 2024 20:09:07 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/0eb676ec-6062-3eda-aaab-9fc5408259c6 Koontz, Grills, and Heide talk about circuit riding pastors.

]]> Koontz, Grills, and Heide talk about circuit riding pastors.

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4100 815 full Word Fitly Spoken #189 Riding the Circuit - Lessons from the Prairie BHoP Classics - Kid Prison Part 1 BHoP Classics - Kid Prison Part 1 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop-classics-kid-prison-part-1/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop-classics-kid-prison-part-1/#comments Sat, 19 Oct 2024 10:29:52 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/a4958461-f7c1-3ae3-9b0e-b6bce1c29b96 In this BHoP Classics rebroadcast Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk examine the institutions of education in the US, looking at how they came to be, what they're good for, and what they're not good for.

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]]> In this BHoP Classics rebroadcast Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk examine the institutions of education in the US, looking at how they came to be, what they're good for, and what they're not good for.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3741 814 full BHoP#265 Strangers Here: Evangelization of Non-Lutherans Part 3 BHoP#265 Strangers Here: Evangelization of Non-Lutherans Part 3 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop265-strangers-here-evangelization-of-non-lutherans-part-3/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop265-strangers-here-evangelization-of-non-lutherans-part-3/#comments Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:47:37 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/aa3196bc-496a-3695-bb86-a12f2e6d742c Part 3 of the presentation given by Willie Grills at the American Evangelism in Scarcely Lutheran Areas conference in Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Olive Branch, Mississippi.

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]]> Part 3 of the presentation given by Willie Grills at the American Evangelism in Scarcely Lutheran Areas conference in Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Olive Branch, Mississippi.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3106 813 full BHoP#265 Strangers Here: Evangelization of Non-Lutherans Part 3 BHoP#264 On Pagans, on Parents, and on Being Problematic. BHoP#264 On Pagans, on Parents, and on Being Problematic. https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop264-on-pagans-on-parents-and-on-being-problematic/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop264-on-pagans-on-parents-and-on-being-problematic/#comments Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/2db118fc-755f-364f-bd70-93d4c68d12fe Dr Adam Koontz answers listener questions about growing Paganism, advice for parenting, and being problematic. 

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz answers listener questions about growing Paganism, advice for parenting, and being problematic. 

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3852 812 full BHoP#264 On Pagans, on Parents, and on Being Problematic. BHoP#263 Strangers Here: Evangelization of Non-Lutherans Part 2 BHoP#263 Strangers Here: Evangelization of Non-Lutherans Part 2 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop263-strangers-here-evangelization-of-non-lutherans-part-2/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop263-strangers-here-evangelization-of-non-lutherans-part-2/#comments Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/4300e99b-0882-3e90-b880-575e81d0941f Part 2 of the presentation given by Willie Grills at the American Evangelism in Scarcely Lutheran Areas conference in Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Olive Branch, Mississippi.

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]]> Part 2 of the presentation given by Willie Grills at the American Evangelism in Scarcely Lutheran Areas conference in Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Olive Branch, Mississippi.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3008 811 full BHoP#263 Strangers Here: Evangelization of Non-Lutherans Part 2 BHoP#262 UnAuthorized Fashion - High Hand Waving and Gate Keeping BHoP#262 UnAuthorized Fashion - High Hand Waving and Gate Keeping https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop262-unauthorized-fashion-high-hand-waving-and-gate-keeping/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop262-unauthorized-fashion-high-hand-waving-and-gate-keeping/#comments Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/42ded83e-1100-3f8a-b8fe-87077adb2609 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the Kennedy assassination and the second attempt on Trump, narrative control, and an introduction to a series on psychology.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the Kennedy assassination and the second attempt on Trump, narrative control, and an introduction to a series on psychology.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3784 810 full BHoP#262 UnAuthorized Fashion - High Hand Waving and Gate Keeping BHoP#261 Strangers Here: Evangelization of Non-Lutherans Part 1 BHoP#261 Strangers Here: Evangelization of Non-Lutherans Part 1 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop261-strangers-here-evangelization-of-non-lutherans-part-1/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop261-strangers-here-evangelization-of-non-lutherans-part-1/#comments Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/c0b1386d-928e-320d-ac72-347dc6f1612f Part one of the presentation given by Willie Grills at the American Evangelism in Scarcely Lutheran Areas conference in Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Olive Branch, Mississippi.

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]]> Part one of the presentation given by Willie Grills at the American Evangelism in Scarcely Lutheran Areas conference in Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Olive Branch, Mississippi.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3936 809 full BHoP#261 Strangers Here: Evangelization of Non-Lutherans Part 1 BHoP#260 Fear the Second Fire - The Freed Christian Project BHoP#260 Fear the Second Fire - The Freed Christian Project https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop260-fear-the-second-fire-the-freed-christian-project/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop260-fear-the-second-fire-the-freed-christian-project/#comments Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/98c3d83e-a5f6-3557-8bd2-b2afc26d2a00 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the formation of the FBI, criticisms of the government in New England, accounts of Christian martyrs, and the second assassination attempt on Trump.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the formation of the FBI, criticisms of the government in New England, accounts of Christian martyrs, and the second assassination attempt on Trump.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3858 808 full BHoP#260 Fear the Second Fire - The Freed Christian Project Word Fitly Spoken #188 Henkel Mindset Word Fitly Spoken #188 Henkel Mindset https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/henkel-mindset/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/henkel-mindset/#comments Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/33015d24-06f8-3a6d-831e-62c6ad8fdcd4 Koontz, Grills, and Heide talk about the Tennessee Synod, the Henkels, policy based governance in the church, burnout in the ministry, and liturgics.

]]> Koontz, Grills, and Heide talk about the Tennessee Synod, the Henkels, policy based governance in the church, burnout in the ministry, and liturgics.

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3761 807 full Word Fitly Spoken #188 Henkel Mindset BHoP#259 The Imposter Needs to Die BHoP#259 The Imposter Needs to Die https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop259-the-imposter-needs-to-die/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop259-the-imposter-needs-to-die/#comments Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:02:19 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/39856491-6426-359f-899a-9a695d6a3dd4 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the practice of closed communion, how and when to answer the fool, and fatherhood and one's sense of self.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the practice of closed communion, how and when to answer the fool, and fatherhood and one's sense of self.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3680 806 full BHoP#259 The Imposter Needs to Die BHoP#258 Sabotage Self Induced and Otherwise BHoP#258 Sabotage Self Induced and Otherwise https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop258-sabotage-self-induced-and-otherwise/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop258-sabotage-self-induced-and-otherwise/#comments Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/90603a73-ba4a-3397-a5e4-62a24b9b34ed Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the reasons for growth and decline of church bodies in America, whether the LCMS is sabotaging itself by its practices, and how the way churches are constituted affects what they do.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the reasons for growth and decline of church bodies in America, whether the LCMS is sabotaging itself by its practices, and how the way churches are constituted affects what they do.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3526 805 full BHoP#258 Sabotage Self Induced and Otherwise BHoP#257 Never Johnson – The Executive Society under 26 U.S. Code § 501(c)(3) BHoP#257 Never Johnson – The Executive Society under 26 U.S. Code § 501(c)(3) https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop257-never-johnson-%e2%80%93-the-executive-society-under-26-us-code-%c2%a7-501c3/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop257-never-johnson-%e2%80%93-the-executive-society-under-26-us-code-%c2%a7-501c3/#comments Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/fbda01f3-0992-3666-b80b-48fa84cc2660 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about Lyndon Baines Johnson, how the Johnson Amendment currently isn't and possibly could be enforced, and why some pastors are silent on political issues.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about Lyndon Baines Johnson, how the Johnson Amendment currently isn't and possibly could be enforced, and why some pastors are silent on political issues.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3582 804 full BHoP#257 Never Johnson – The Executive Society under 26 U.S. Code § 501(c)(3) BHoP#256 What Matters in the End - The Importance of Walter A Maier BHoP#256 What Matters in the End - The Importance of Walter A Maier https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop256-what-matters-in-the-end-the-importance-of-walter-a-maier/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop256-what-matters-in-the-end-the-importance-of-walter-a-maier/#comments Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/b8b6baf4-e175-3eea-a686-58f795f53e00 Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the life and ministry of Walter A Maier, his radio career, how he was seen by his church in the past and how he's portrayed after his death, and his lasting legacy.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the life and ministry of Walter A Maier, his radio career, how he was seen by his church in the past and how he's portrayed after his death, and his lasting legacy.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3134 803 full BHoP#256 What Matters in the End - The Importance of Walter A Maier BHoP#255 Relevance and the Politics of Self Sabotage BHoP#255 Relevance and the Politics of Self Sabotage https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop255-relevance-and-the-politics-of-self-sabotage/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop255-relevance-and-the-politics-of-self-sabotage/#comments Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/fa34d370-aa3a-38c4-801e-497f7fde2b1a Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about church politics in the LCMS, the culture and churches in the Burned Over district, and how the people in cults behave.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about church politics in the LCMS, the culture and churches in the Burned Over district, and how the people in cults behave.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3586 802 full BHoP#255 Relevance and the Politics of Self Sabotage BHoP#254 Classical Lutheran Homiletics BHoP#254 Classical Lutheran Homiletics https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop254-classical-lutheran-homiletics/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop254-classical-lutheran-homiletics/#comments Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:13:20 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/fcc895c9-e7ef-3a3e-93d8-00384cf950fc The first session of the lectures given by Dr Adam Koontz in October 2022 about homiletics at Trinity Lutheran Church in Denver, CO.

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]]> The first session of the lectures given by Dr Adam Koontz in October 2022 about homiletics at Trinity Lutheran Church in Denver, CO.

Watch the rest of the lectures here

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4500 801 full BHoP#253 Labor Movement Part 2 - Labor Wars BHoP#253 Labor Movement Part 2 - Labor Wars https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop253-labor-movement-part-2-labor-wars/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop253-labor-movement-part-2-labor-wars/#comments Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/0ee91f61-459e-37f5-afdf-052a89acbf2c Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about how order used to be enforced at the local level, examples of violent conflicts in labor history, and how unions historically related to the church.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about how order used to be enforced at the local level, examples of violent conflicts in labor history, and how unions historically related to the church.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3420 800 full BHoP#253 Labor Movement Part 2 - Labor Wars BHoP#252 Co-Option: Breaking Up the Bases BHoP#252 Co-Option: Breaking Up the Bases https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop252-co-option-breaking-up-the-bases/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop252-co-option-breaking-up-the-bases/#comments Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/775be4c7-d302-397d-9e53-16145c274c11 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about Megan Basham's book Shepherds for Sale, how non-profit organizations interact with politics, how Evangelical voting blocks are being broken up, and how the Stasi controlled churches in East Germany.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about Megan Basham's book Shepherds for Sale, how non-profit organizations interact with politics, how Evangelical voting blocks are being broken up, and how the Stasi controlled churches in East Germany.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4269 799 full BHoP#252 Co-Option: Breaking Up the Bases BHoP#251 Labor Movement Part 1 - Beginnings and Reasons BHoP#251 Labor Movement Part 1 - Beginnings and Reasons https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop251-labor-movement-part-1-beginnings-and-reasons/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop251-labor-movement-part-1-beginnings-and-reasons/#comments Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/138b5668-15de-3d6b-a9ea-df8c094292ce Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the beginnings of collectivized labor in America, why people join unions, and what Lutherans thought about it.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the beginnings of collectivized labor in America, why people join unions, and what Lutherans thought about it.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3614 798 full BHoP#251 Labor Movement Part 1 - Beginnings and Reasons BHoP#250 Anarcho-Syndical-Compartmentalizations and Where to Find Them BHoP#250 Anarcho-Syndical-Compartmentalizations and Where to Find Them https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop250-anarcho-syndical-compartmentalizations-and-where-to-find-them/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop250-anarcho-syndical-compartmentalizations-and-where-to-find-them/#comments Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/541a4e12-2b1b-330c-91eb-e7dd375ed187 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the separation of public and private life, the orders of creation, how to think about electing leaders, and how media influences our thinking on politics.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the separation of public and private life, the orders of creation, how to think about electing leaders, and how media influences our thinking on politics.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4286 797 full BHoP#250 Anarcho-Syndical-Compartmentalizations and Where to Find Them BHoP#249 Law & Order BHoP#249 Law & Order https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop249-order-the-gottesdienst-crowd/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop249-order-the-gottesdienst-crowd/#comments Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/890287ae-2822-310f-8abe-3bc7f9884b36 Dr Adam Koontz appears on The Gottesdienst Crowd hosted by Fr. Jason Braaten to discuss the orders of creation.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz appears on The Gottesdienst Crowd hosted by Fr. Jason Braaten to discuss the orders of creation.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4928 796 full BHoP#248 Being TryHard BHoP#248 Being TryHard https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop248-being-tryhard/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop248-being-tryhard/#comments Thu, 08 Aug 2024 23:02:11 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/42ae6264-67d1-382f-a5a5-1f42de44e9b5 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about being a Try Hard in the pastorate, the Olympics opening ceremonies, the mindset that refuses to point out evil, and living in fear of conspiracies.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about being a Try Hard in the pastorate, the Olympics opening ceremonies, the mindset that refuses to point out evil, and living in fear of conspiracies.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3518 795 full BHoP#248 Being TryHard BHoP#247 Cable Cowboys - The Origins and Ubiquity of Cable TV BHoP#247 Cable Cowboys - The Origins and Ubiquity of Cable TV https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop247-cable-cowboys-the-origins-and-ubiquity-of-cable-tv/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop247-cable-cowboys-the-origins-and-ubiquity-of-cable-tv/#comments Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:20:39 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/8c0aa167-57e5-3908-914e-390279bc57da Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about how Cable TV came about and become so popular, the differences between cable and broadcast TV, how the term Cable Cowboys was coined, and the effect that it had on the generation that grew up on it.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about how Cable TV came about and become so popular, the differences between cable and broadcast TV, how the term Cable Cowboys was coined, and the effect that it had on the generation that grew up on it.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3566 794 full BHoP#247 Cable Cowboys - The Origins and Ubiquity of Cable TV BHoP#246 Appalachanation - Joe Biden and the 1850s BHoP#246 Appalachanation - Joe Biden and the 1850s https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop246-appalachanation-joe-biden-and-the-1850s/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop246-appalachanation-joe-biden-and-the-1850s/#comments Thu, 01 Aug 2024 19:31:43 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/3e54b657-f22f-3ba8-ba55-dd1e343aab82 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about Protestantism in America, what comparisons can or can't be drawn to America in the 1850s, the party face vs personal presence dichotomy of the presidential candidates, and insights about J. D. Vance's book and political campaigning, 

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about Protestantism in America, what comparisons can or can't be drawn to America in the 1850s, the party face vs personal presence dichotomy of the presidential candidates, and insights about J. D. Vance's book and political campaigning, 

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Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3885 793 full BHoP#246 Appalachanation - Joe Biden and the 1850s BHoP#245 On Your Radio Dial - The Birth and Life of Talk Radio BHoP#245 On Your Radio Dial - The Birth and Life of Talk Radio https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop245-on-your-radio-dial-the-birth-and-life-of-talk-radio/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop245-on-your-radio-dial-the-birth-and-life-of-talk-radio/#comments Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:30:14 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/d6e729f0-ba43-3b28-a616-99c6cf7ea3a8 Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the origin of talk radio, the regulations imposed on it early on, the radio careers of Joe Pyne and Rush Limbaugh, and the patterns in the talk radio of the past that are being replicated in the present. 

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Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the origin of talk radio, the regulations imposed on it early on, the radio careers of Joe Pyne and Rush Limbaugh, and the patterns in the talk radio of the past that are being replicated in the present. 

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors - Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook)

Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3470 792 full BHoP#245 On Your Radio Dial - The Birth and Life of Talk Radio BHoP#244 Dinos of Conservatism BHoP#244 Dinos of Conservatism https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop244-dinos-of-conservatism/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop244-dinos-of-conservatism/#comments Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:10:27 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/bdd803d9-0a5d-3f44-8d4b-edbe39ee1725 Dr Adam Koontz answers a listener email about Justin Raimondo, the origin of the NeoCons, and how the Trotskyists influenced it.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz answers a listener email about Justin Raimondo, the origin of the NeoCons, and how the Trotskyists influenced it.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3644 791 full BHoP#244 Dinos of Conservatism BHoP#243 Feels and Cred - The Measure You Use BHoP#243 Feels and Cred - The Measure You Use https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop243-feels-and-cred-the-measure-you-use/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop243-feels-and-cred-the-measure-you-use/#comments Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/27c06beb-b82f-37be-95a6-8fcb7178cb25 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about how the LCMS reacts to public events, the breakdown of polity that leads to assassinations, and accepting everything as coming from God's hand.

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Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about how the LCMS reacts to public events, the breakdown of polity that leads to assassinations, and accepting everything as coming from God's hand.

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors - Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook)

Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3734 790 full BHoP#243 Feels and Cred - The Measure You Use BHoP#242 Feels and Cred - Liberty, Fraternity, and Reagan BHoP#242 Feels and Cred - Liberty, Fraternity, and Reagan https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop242-feels-and-cred-liberty-fraternity-and-reagan/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop242-feels-and-cred-liberty-fraternity-and-reagan/#comments Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:16:09 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/10ff3e81-37d5-337d-b404-724ad647b9ff Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the legacies of Walther A Maier and Billy Graham, how Ronald Raegan defined conservatism, how the way people feel about a person matters much more than what he actually does, and the history and effectiveness of the "Make America Great Again" slogan. 

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

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Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the legacies of Walther A Maier and Billy Graham, how Ronald Raegan defined conservatism, how the way people feel about a person matters much more than what he actually does, and the history and effectiveness of the "Make America Great Again" slogan. 

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3689 789 full BHoP#241 Spiritual Discernment in the Small and Great BHoP#241 Spiritual Discernment in the Small and Great https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop241-spiritual-discernment-in-the-small-and-great/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop241-spiritual-discernment-in-the-small-and-great/#comments Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/213f57b0-26d1-3df7-aec5-e52a7928188f Col. Willie Grills talks about spiritual discernment, understanding the signs of the times, and the Christian life.

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Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church

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]]> Col. Willie Grills talks about spiritual discernment, understanding the signs of the times, and the Christian life.

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

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Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 2821 788 full BHoP#241 Spiritual Discernment in the Small and Great BHoP#240 Made Their Own Way BHoP#240 Made Their Own Way https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop240-made-their-own-way/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop240-made-their-own-way/#comments Sat, 13 Jul 2024 13:50:17 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/a6ea2d18-8bfc-3e39-a1d0-725f9bafc787 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the Proverbs and evangelism in the Lutheran church.

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Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the Proverbs and evangelism in the Lutheran church.

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3602 787 full BHoP#240 Made Their Own Way BHoP#239 On Academia and Appearances BHoP#239 On Academia and Appearances https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop239-on-academia-and-appearances/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop239-on-academia-and-appearances/#comments Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/92a66778-b01d-3f83-8618-c252e98fab3b Dr Adam Koontz answers listener questions and talks about Marxism in academia, Seminex, and focusing on work rather than appearances.

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Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz answers listener questions and talks about Marxism in academia, Seminex, and focusing on work rather than appearances.

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors - Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook)

Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4600 786 full BHoP#238 Exploring Hell and Evangelism Part 2 BHoP#238 Exploring Hell and Evangelism Part 2 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop238-understanding-hell-and-evangelism-part-2/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop238-understanding-hell-and-evangelism-part-2/#comments Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/fcd3f56d-8890-3fff-99dc-e79338ef3b76 Dr Adam Koontz is back on the show On The Line with Pastor Brian Stecker to discuss demographics, Jordan Peterson, and understanding emotions rightly.

Watch the full episode - Exploring Hell and Evangelism

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Pastor Brian Stecker - Trinity Waconia

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Adam Koontz is back on the show On The Line with Pastor Brian Stecker to discuss demographics, Jordan Peterson, and understanding emotions rightly.

Watch the full episode - Exploring Hell and Evangelism

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Pastor Brian Stecker - Trinity Waconia

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 2937 785 full BHoP#267 Paradigms: The Transcontinental Railroad BHoP#267 Paradigms: The Transcontinental Railroad https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop267-paradigms-the-transcontinental-railroad/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop267-paradigms-the-transcontinental-railroad/#comments Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:08:04 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/bce9d854-eae3-33fa-9754-6f04d840df82 Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the Transcontinental Railroad, its effects on transportation and communication, how the American Civil War factored into its creation, the people who laid it down, the scandals and corruption involved, and how cooperation between government and corporations enabled it.

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Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the Transcontinental Railroad, its effects on transportation and communication, how the American Civil War factored into its creation, the people who laid it down, the scandals and corruption involved, and how cooperation between government and corporations enabled it.

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors - Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook)

Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3809 784 full BHoP#267 Paradigms: The Transcontinental Railroad BHoP#236 Exploring Hell and Evangelism Part 1 BHoP#236 Exploring Hell and Evangelism Part 1 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop236-exploring-hell-and-evangelism-part-1/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop236-exploring-hell-and-evangelism-part-1/#comments Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:26:48 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/37a05aa7-28b8-365f-8592-1ecd8a22b45e Dr Adam Koontz is back on the show On The Line with Pastor Brian Stecker to discuss having a right perspective on your interactions with people, evangelism and nostalgia, Lutheran schools, and understanding the job of the church.

Watch the full episode - Exploring Hell and Evangelism

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Pastor Brian Stecker - Trinity Waconia

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Adam Koontz is back on the show On The Line with Pastor Brian Stecker to discuss having a right perspective on your interactions with people, evangelism and nostalgia, Lutheran schools, and understanding the job of the church.

Watch the full episode - Exploring Hell and Evangelism

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Pastor Brian Stecker - Trinity Waconia

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3631 783 full BHoP#235 Nighttime in America Part 3 - Paranoia Growing Into Theory, or Elvis Didn't Die BHoP#235 Nighttime in America Part 3 - Paranoia Growing Into Theory, or Elvis Didn't Die https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop235-nighttime-in-america-part-3-paranoia-growing-into-theory-or-elvis-didnt-die/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop235-nighttime-in-america-part-3-paranoia-growing-into-theory-or-elvis-didnt-die/#comments Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:53:50 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/60f98bbb-4466-365f-8f55-d574b8b7f74d Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Watergate, Dan Cooper's skyjacking, black helicopters in the US and the UK, Elvis Presley's death, and the Son of Sam murders in connection with the growing prevalence of conspiracy theories in the 1970s.

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

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Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Watergate, Dan Cooper's skyjacking, black helicopters in the US and the UK, Elvis Presley's death, and the Son of Sam murders in connection with the growing prevalence of conspiracy theories in the 1970s.

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors - Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook)

Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3999 782 full BHoP#235 Nighttime in America Part 3 - Paranoia Growing Into Theory, or Elvis Didn't Die BHoP#234 Unscheduled Trust BHoP#234 Unscheduled Trust https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop234-unscheduled-trust/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop234-unscheduled-trust/#comments Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:30:38 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/efc994b1-4d3f-3694-a915-af6e9bca1e3e Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about manhood and friendship, Trump's recent trial and conviction, what makes something politically polarizing and what effect polarization has, and the influence of various intelligence agencies.

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about manhood and friendship, Trump's recent trial and conviction, what makes something politically polarizing and what effect polarization has, and the influence of various intelligence agencies.

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3534 781 full BHoP#234 Unscheduled Trust BHoP#233 Nighttime in America Part 2 - Paranoia and Its Roots and Fruits BHoP#233 Nighttime in America Part 2 - Paranoia and Its Roots and Fruits https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop233-nighttime-in-america-part-2-paranoia-and-its-roots-and-fruits/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop233-nighttime-in-america-part-2-paranoia-and-its-roots-and-fruits/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:26:17 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/e9e3ad54-1499-3673-b58d-e968c9e6341b Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the source of paranoia and polarization in American politics, how wars are justified by fear and justify surveillance, the history of government crackdown on religious groups, and the growth of gun culture and homeschooling.

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Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the source of paranoia and polarization in American politics, how wars are justified by fear and justify surveillance, the history of government crackdown on religious groups, and the growth of gun culture and homeschooling.

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors - Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook)

Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4010 780 full BHoP#233 Nighttime in America Part 2 - Paranoia and Its Roots and Fruits BHoP#232 Tone is not Truth BHoP#232 Tone is not Truth https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop132-tone-is-not-truth/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop132-tone-is-not-truth/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2024 21:22:28 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/e7e29cbe-320f-3c2a-9533-4e97693c6b88 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the appealing to heaven, the Gadsden flag, how and why people seek social approval, distinguishing between tone and truth, and the Constitution of the United States.

Links Mentioned - What To Know About The Controversial 'Appeal To Heaven’ Flag Flown At Justice Samuel Alito’s Home

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the appealing to heaven, the Gadsden flag, how and why people seek social approval, distinguishing between tone and truth, and the Constitution of the United States.

Links Mentioned - What To Know About The Controversial 'Appeal To Heaven’ Flag Flown At Justice Samuel Alito’s Home

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3581 779 full BHoP#231 Nighttime in America Part 1 - The Murder of Fr John Karastamatis BHoP#231 Nighttime in America Part 1 - The Murder of Fr John Karastamatis https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop231-nighttime-in-america-part-1-the-murder-of-fr-john-karastamatis/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop231-nighttime-in-america-part-1-the-murder-of-fr-john-karastamatis/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2024 22:47:59 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/b625a22e-0608-3b2b-9dd6-90b11b15be54 Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Fr John Karastamatis, who he served in life, how he died, the controversies after his death, ritualistic murders, and the spiritual aspects of human curiosity with morbidity.

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Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Fr John Karastamatis, who he served in life, how he died, the controversies after his death, ritualistic murders, and the spiritual aspects of human curiosity with morbidity.

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors - Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook)

Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4095 778 full BHoP#231 Nighttime in America Part 1 - The Murder of Fr John Karastamatis BHoP#230 Wisdom for the Lutheran Church Part 2 BHoP#230 Wisdom for the Lutheran Church Part 2 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop230-wisdom-for-the-lutheran-church-part-2/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop230-wisdom-for-the-lutheran-church-part-2/#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/88981152-f090-3b99-915c-7f5d5d58f252 Dr Adam Koontz is back on the show On The Line with Pastor Brian Stecker to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the Lutheran synods, the Concordias and seminaries, and what is needed to plant more churches.

Listen to the full episode -Wisdom for the Lutheran Church | Dr. Adam Koontz

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Pastor Brian Stecker - Trinity Waconia

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Adam Koontz is back on the show On The Line with Pastor Brian Stecker to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the Lutheran synods, the Concordias and seminaries, and what is needed to plant more churches.

Listen to the full episode -Wisdom for the Lutheran Church | Dr. Adam Koontz

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Pastor Brian Stecker - Trinity Waconia

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 2401 777 full BHoP#229 Wisdom for the Lutheran Church Part 1 BHoP#229 Wisdom for the Lutheran Church Part 1 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop229-wisdom-for-the-lutheran-church-part-1/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop229-wisdom-for-the-lutheran-church-part-1/#comments Mon, 03 Jun 2024 21:35:07 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/69cb3ee3-f70a-30ec-b951-fad8233d01a8 Dr Adam Koontz is back on the show On The Line with Pastor Brian Stecker to discuss podcasting, the currency of attention, the Crusades and modern Israel, and wisdom and not giving advice.

Listen to the full episode -Wisdom for the Lutheran Church | Dr. Adam Koontz

Many thanks to our sponsors - Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook)

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Pastor Brian Stecker - Trinity Waconia

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Adam Koontz is back on the show On The Line with Pastor Brian Stecker to discuss podcasting, the currency of attention, the Crusades and modern Israel, and wisdom and not giving advice.

Listen to the full episode -Wisdom for the Lutheran Church | Dr. Adam Koontz

Many thanks to our sponsors - Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook)

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Pastor Brian Stecker - Trinity Waconia

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4702 776 full BHoP#228 Raised Not Operative BHoP#228 Raised Not Operative https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/buop228-raised-not-operative/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/buop228-raised-not-operative/#comments Thu, 30 May 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/391a44fe-eb72-38e4-b087-df6d1bc12787 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about children going astray after being raised in the faith and why they leave the church, the role of the Roman Catholic Church in the modern political scene, and organizing for the future.

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about children going astray after being raised in the faith and why they leave the church, the role of the Roman Catholic Church in the modern political scene, and organizing for the future.

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3180 775 full BHoP#228 Raised Not Operative BHoP Classics - Death Comes (En Espanol) BHoP Classics - Death Comes (En Espanol) https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop-classics-death-comes-en-espanol/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop-classics-death-comes-en-espanol/#comments Mon, 27 May 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/1cf6c9e8-edab-3b95-b486-103181b0279a Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk continue dissecting the history of the Spanish Civil War, discussing the ideological division which made it and the growing intensity of each side's rhetoric for the other in divided countries. They also talk about the real life consequences and death tolls from civil war, the imposition of the government on the church, and the necessity of organizing your faction to survive.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk continue dissecting the history of the Spanish Civil War, discussing the ideological division which made it and the growing intensity of each side's rhetoric for the other in divided countries. They also talk about the real life consequences and death tolls from civil war, the imposition of the government on the church, and the necessity of organizing your faction to survive.

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4381 774 full BHoP#227 Cryptids, Cursed Lands, and Sharpening our Swords BHoP#227 Cryptids, Cursed Lands, and Sharpening our Swords https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/hop227-cryptids-cursed-lands-and-sharpening-our-swords/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/hop227-cryptids-cursed-lands-and-sharpening-our-swords/#comments Mon, 20 May 2024 18:33:15 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/e3b159a4-bd31-32fa-8ed0-23409def818a Col. Willie Grills talks about cryptid's potentially demonic origins, the church's awareness and preparation for such problems, and our own part in this spiritual warfare.

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]]> Col. Willie Grills talks about cryptid's potentially demonic origins, the church's awareness and preparation for such problems, and our own part in this spiritual warfare.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 2836 773 full BHoP#227 Cryptids, Cursed Lands, and Sharpening our Swords BHoP#226 The Orders of Creation Part 2 BHoP#226 The Orders of Creation Part 2 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop226-the-orders-of-creation-part-2/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop226-the-orders-of-creation-part-2/#comments Thu, 16 May 2024 19:00:04 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/2e4487c0-9aad-32a8-9d6e-f49bbdf5bae8 The 2024 Marriage and Family Conference took place April 19-20, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Cole Camp, MO. The theme of the conference was: The Orders of Creation. This is the second of two presentations by Rev. Dr. Adam C. Koontz on: The Orders of Creation.

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]]> The 2024 Marriage and Family Conference took place April 19-20, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Cole Camp, MO. The theme of the conference was: The Orders of Creation. This is the second of two presentations by Rev. Dr. Adam C. Koontz on: The Orders of Creation.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3512 772 full BHoP#225 The Orders of Creation Part 1 BHoP#225 The Orders of Creation Part 1 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop225-the-orders-of-creation-part-1/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop225-the-orders-of-creation-part-1/#comments Mon, 13 May 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/78aa029d-0bd0-396d-a5a0-c852fb8a2748 The 2024 Marriage and Family Conference took place April 19-20, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Cole Camp, MO. The theme of the conference was: The Orders of Creation. This is the first of two presentations by Rev. Dr. Adam C. Koontz on: The Orders of Creation.

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]]> The 2024 Marriage and Family Conference took place April 19-20, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Cole Camp, MO. The theme of the conference was: The Orders of Creation. This is the first of two presentations by Rev. Dr. Adam C. Koontz on: The Orders of Creation.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3927 771 full BHoP#224 To Be Men, Not to Seem BHoP#224 To Be Men, Not to Seem https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop224-to-be-men-not-to-seem/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop224-to-be-men-not-to-seem/#comments Thu, 09 May 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/e30dd5a6-eb2d-3690-8d83-370c3033d9fd Dr Adam Koontz answers a listener question about manhood and talks about the difference between men of straw and men of dirt, the danger of dwelling in anger, how society emasculates men, how to grow in manhood, and why you need to govern yourself before you can govern anyone else.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz answers a listener question about manhood and talks about the difference between men of straw and men of dirt, the danger of dwelling in anger, how society emasculates men, how to grow in manhood, and why you need to govern yourself before you can govern anyone else.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3961 770 full BHoP#224 To Be Men, Not to Seem BHoP#223 Sailing to Byzantium BHoP#223 Sailing to Byzantium https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop223-sailing-to-byzantium/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop223-sailing-to-byzantium/#comments Mon, 06 May 2024 16:43:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/7241a642-bc25-356d-b444-18260151a0fa Dr Adam Koontz answers a listener question about the fall of Rome and talks about why it's hard to compare the collapse of modern nations to ancient empires, how Byzantium saw itself as a continuation of Rome, the difference between history and tradition, having a building mentality instead of a looting mentality, and modern parallels to the current state of America.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz answers a listener question about the fall of Rome and talks about why it's hard to compare the collapse of modern nations to ancient empires, how Byzantium saw itself as a continuation of Rome, the difference between history and tradition, having a building mentality instead of a looting mentality, and modern parallels to the current state of America.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3797 769 full BHoP#223 Sailing to Byzantium BHoP#222 The Swarming of Past-Posers BHoP#222 The Swarming of Past-Posers https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop222-the-swarming-of-past-posers/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop222-the-swarming-of-past-posers/#comments Thu, 02 May 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/a19304ae-70d0-32aa-b272-9b57f5e16062 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the differences between the Eastern and Western church calendars, answer a listener question about Seraphim Rose and the church fathers, and discuss authority in the church and preaching the Word.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the differences between the Eastern and Western church calendars, answer a listener question about Seraphim Rose and the church fathers, and discuss authority in the church and preaching the Word.

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3692 768 full BHoP#222 The Swarming of Past-Posers BHoP#221 Seances and other Hoodoo - When America Talked to Ghosts BHoP#221 Seances and other Hoodoo - When America Talked to Ghosts https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop221-seances-and-other-hoodoo-when-america-talked-to-ghosts/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop221-seances-and-other-hoodoo-when-america-talked-to-ghosts/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/5b9b876a-3c09-3d78-af80-c0b562bebfb2 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills talk about the history of contacting the dead in America, how spiritual phenomena came to be studied scientifically, how the Ouija board rose and fell in popularity, having discernment regarding media and occultism, and why people need to know about these issues.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills talk about the history of contacting the dead in America, how spiritual phenomena came to be studied scientifically, how the Ouija board rose and fell in popularity, having discernment regarding media and occultism, and why people need to know about these issues.

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Many thanks to our sponsors - Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook)

Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3419 767 full BHoP#221 Seances and other Hoodoo - When America Talked to Ghosts BHoP#220 Agree on X BHoP#220 Agree on X https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop220-agree-on-x/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop220-agree-on-x/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2024 18:30:10 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/b27d80d7-defd-3981-a826-f8462e2c63a3  Rev Jonathan Fisk talks about the differences between man and woman, insights to be gained from observing creatures in nature, how men gain trust with each other, and repenting of our cowardice.

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]]>  Rev Jonathan Fisk talks about the differences between man and woman, insights to be gained from observing creatures in nature, how men gain trust with each other, and repenting of our cowardice.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3879 766 full BHoP#220 Agree on X BHoP Classics - The Slow Avalanche BHoP Classics - The Slow Avalanche https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop-classics-the-slow-avalanche/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop-classics-the-slow-avalanche/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/d8b912dd-af73-35c2-a74a-7a099dcd5333 In this BHoP Classics rebroadcast, Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the cynicism and apathy of the Right which feels that it can do nothing, how the Right lacks any direction other than opposition to the Left, and its growth whenever it becomes assertive in its message. They also discuss the role of masculinity and violence in politics, and conclude by saying that you cannot wait for a hero to save you from evil days, but must become that hero yourself.

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]]> In this BHoP Classics rebroadcast, Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the cynicism and apathy of the Right which feels that it can do nothing, how the Right lacks any direction other than opposition to the Left, and its growth whenever it becomes assertive in its message. They also discuss the role of masculinity and violence in politics, and conclude by saying that you cannot wait for a hero to save you from evil days, but must become that hero yourself.

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Many thanks to our sponsors - Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook)

Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4001 765 full BHoP#219 Bad Medicine - Consumed by Gluttony BHoP#219 Bad Medicine - Consumed by Gluttony https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop219-bad-medicine-consumed-by-gluttony/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop219-bad-medicine-consumed-by-gluttony/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:03:57 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/7fb87e6a-b3a0-3f76-acef-a8a7149eedbd Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about modern medicine and nutrition, cleanliness laws, why drugs are produced and sold, and why patience and wisdom matters for considering what we consume.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about modern medicine and nutrition, cleanliness laws, why drugs are produced and sold, and why patience and wisdom matters for considering what we consume.

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3502 764 full BHoP#219 Bad Medicine - Consumed by Gluttony BHoP#218 Unidentified Phenomena and Other Hobgoblins of Weird America BHoP#218 Unidentified Phenomena and Other Hobgoblins of Weird America https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop218-unidentified-phenomena-and-other-hobgoblins-of-weird-america/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop218-unidentified-phenomena-and-other-hobgoblins-of-weird-america/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/93982d43-7b9b-35b2-912f-8d76e7d7543b Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills talk about the cultural perspective on UFOs after World War II, stories of modern UFO encounters and sightings, how such sightings are explained by the world, Cryptid sightings and how they relate, and how the Bible informs our thinking about supernatural phenomena.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills talk about the cultural perspective on UFOs after World War II, stories of modern UFO encounters and sightings, how such sightings are explained by the world, Cryptid sightings and how they relate, and how the Bible informs our thinking about supernatural phenomena.

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Many thanks to our sponsors - Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook)

Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3883 763 full BHoP#218 Unidentified Phenomena and Other Hobgoblins of Weird America BHoP#217 Christianity and the Deceptions of the Future - The Work of Fr. Seraphim Rose BHoP#217 Christianity and the Deceptions of the Future - The Work of Fr. Seraphim Rose https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop217-christianity-and-the-deceptions-of-the-future-the-work-of-fr-seraphim-rose/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop217-christianity-and-the-deceptions-of-the-future-the-work-of-fr-seraphim-rose/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:50:19 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/ccd44c51-1ce2-3eeb-86da-09f030c4e727 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills talk about the life of Fr Seraphim Rose, how he combated the spread of eastern mysticism in America, what he saw coming for the church, how demons disguise their falsehoods for different people to make the church more like the world, and the danger of lovelessness.

Books mentioned: Orthodoxy and the Religion of the Future

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills talk about the life of Fr Seraphim Rose, how he combated the spread of eastern mysticism in America, what he saw coming for the church, how demons disguise their falsehoods for different people to make the church more like the world, and the danger of lovelessness.

Books mentioned: Orthodoxy and the Religion of the Future

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Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3939 762 full BHoP#217 Christianity and the Deceptions of the Future - The Work of Fr. Seraphim Rose BHoP#216 Before the Apoc(Eclipse) BHoP#216 Before the Apoc(Eclipse) https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop216-before-the-apoceclipse/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop216-before-the-apoceclipse/#comments Sun, 07 Apr 2024 17:56:15 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/993a4660-d8e5-38a0-97a5-55d627106b87 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talks about Zionism and the conflicts between Israel and its neighbors, why conservatives have trouble being locally organized, and the April 8th, 2024 eclipse and the government response to it.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talks about Zionism and the conflicts between Israel and its neighbors, why conservatives have trouble being locally organized, and the April 8th, 2024 eclipse and the government response to it.

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3542 761 full BHoP#216 Before the Apoc(Eclipse) BHoP#215 Neurodivergent, London-Like, Arrested Masculinity BHoP#215 Neurodivergent, London-Like, Arrested Masculinity https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop215-neurodivergent-london-like-arrested-masculinity/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop215-neurodivergent-london-like-arrested-masculinity/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:24:07 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/911d52b3-4128-3928-bda6-a52d569268a2 Rev Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talks about the recent violence in Rockford, race-baiting in the media, being able to act justly on anger, the depressing effect of media, how matriarchal societies subordinate and use men, and the collision and collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

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]]> Rev Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talks about the recent violence in Rockford, race-baiting in the media, being able to act justly on anger, the depressing effect of media, how matriarchal societies subordinate and use men, and the collision and collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4017 760 full BHoP#215 Neurodivergent, London-Like, Arrested Masculinity BHoP#214 2023 Freedom of Conscience and Religious Freedom Conference BHoP#214 2023 Freedom of Conscience and Religious Freedom Conference https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop214-2023-freedom-of-conscience-and-religious-freedom-conference/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop214-2023-freedom-of-conscience-and-religious-freedom-conference/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2024 22:35:53 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/cfc040c3-6181-3c27-8df9-4aaefd4ae16d The first part of Dr Adam Koontz's presentation given at St. Mark's first Freedom of Conscience and Religious Freedom Conference in October 2023.

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]]> The first part of Dr Adam Koontz's presentation given at St. Mark's first Freedom of Conscience and Religious Freedom Conference in October 2023.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4230 759 full BHoP#213 Ethnic Americanization - Stop Dreaming in Meme BHoP#213 Ethnic Americanization - Stop Dreaming in Meme https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop213-ethnic-americanization-stop-dreaming-in-meme/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop213-ethnic-americanization-stop-dreaming-in-meme/#comments Fri, 29 Mar 2024 20:49:29 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/fc197838-f030-33ce-934e-cb1d0bee3ac4 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talks about the ultimate purpose of life, how we aught to regard ourselves and our undertakings, and the biblical and modern uses of the word "nation" and what that means for us.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talks about the ultimate purpose of life, how we aught to regard ourselves and our undertakings, and the biblical and modern uses of the word "nation" and what that means for us.

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3585 758 full BHoP#213 Ethnic Americanization - Stop Dreaming in Meme BHoP#212 Ad Astra Part 4 BHoP#212 Ad Astra Part 4 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop212-ad-astra-part-4/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop212-ad-astra-part-4/#comments Wed, 27 Mar 2024 18:27:49 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/ee1d7d94-a7d5-308e-9e9f-0d9dce955218 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills talk about Operation Paperclip and Werner von Braun, the moon landings, the differences between the American and Soviet programs, the false utopian hopes tied to space exploration, the decline of Nasa, and the way that Nichola Tesla spent his life trying to better other's lives.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills talk about Operation Paperclip and Werner von Braun, the moon landings, the differences between the American and Soviet programs, the false utopian hopes tied to space exploration, the decline of Nasa, and the way that Nichola Tesla spent his life trying to better other's lives.

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors - Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook)

Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3656 757 full BHoP#212 Ad Astra Part 4 BHoP#211 John Connor Lost BHoP#211 John Connor Lost https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop211-john-conner-lost/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop211-john-conner-lost/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:36:22 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/349ea9fe-c128-3ee4-8231-b21da0fea685 Rev Jonathan Fisk talks about how the podcast came to be and what it's all about, the Hebron Collegium project, and the necessity of decision making capacity and an understanding of the right place for anger in men.

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]]> Rev Jonathan Fisk talks about how the podcast came to be and what it's all about, the Hebron Collegium project, and the necessity of decision making capacity and an understanding of the right place for anger in men.

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3002 756 full BHoP#211 John Connor Lost BHoP#210 UFOs, The Malevolent, and the Future BHoP#210 UFOs, The Malevolent, and the Future https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop210-ifos-the-malevolent-and-the-future/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop210-ifos-the-malevolent-and-the-future/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/099a40d4-2c89-395a-9cb6-27545931fa2a Col. Grills takes a solo episode to talk about UFOs, how people went from seeing signs in the heavens as calls to repentance to natural or technological phenomenon, the similarities between modern and historical accounts of supernatural visitation, the promises of knowledge or technological advancement they offer, and their attempts to deceive the world.

Books Mentioned - Abduction, by John Mack, and Passport to Magonia, by Jacques Vallee

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]]> Col. Grills takes a solo episode to talk about UFOs, how people went from seeing signs in the heavens as calls to repentance to natural or technological phenomenon, the similarities between modern and historical accounts of supernatural visitation, the promises of knowledge or technological advancement they offer, and their attempts to deceive the world.

Books Mentioned - Abduction, by John Mack, and Passport to Magonia, by Jacques Vallee

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors - Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook)

Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3349 755 full BHoP#210 UFOs, The Malevolent, and the Future BHoP#209 Client Populi, And Like, Why We Should Care BHoP#209 Client Populi, And Like, Why We Should Care https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop209-client-populi-and-like-why-we-should-care/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop209-client-populi-and-like-why-we-should-care/#comments Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:12:24 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/8914bdc8-b8d3-3ce7-b510-998c255658dc Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about media personalities and entrapment, about the incompetence and indifference that causes and worsens disasters, how people on the local level see arising problems more clearly, and what the Left's immigration policy is about.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about media personalities and entrapment, about the incompetence and indifference that causes and worsens disasters, how people on the local level see arising problems more clearly, and what the Left's immigration policy is about.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3539 754 full BHoP#209 Client Populi, And Like, Why We Should Care BHoP#208 Secret History of Modern America - The Life and History of J. Edgar Hoover BHoP#208 Secret History of Modern America - The Life and History of J. Edgar Hoover https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop208-secret-history-of-modern-america-the-life-and-history-of-j-edgar-hoover/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop208-secret-history-of-modern-america-the-life-and-history-of-j-edgar-hoover/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/81f79218-8685-30ed-a822-99b837d168ef Dr Koontz and Col Grills answer talk about the life of J Edgar Hoover, how history has treated him, his effect on American intelligence and law enforcement, the questions surrounding his personal life, and his influence and power in the state.

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]]> Dr Koontz and Col Grills answer talk about the life of J Edgar Hoover, how history has treated him, his effect on American intelligence and law enforcement, the questions surrounding his personal life, and his influence and power in the state.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3516 753 full BHoP#208 Secret History of Modern America - The Life and History of J. Edgar Hoover BHoP#207 Unbelief and the Gnostic Armchair BHoP#207 Unbelief and the Gnostic Armchair https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop207-unbelief-and-the-gnostic-armchair/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop207-unbelief-and-the-gnostic-armchair/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:38:44 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/154584aa-ee0c-34fb-a82c-38b07f28f183 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk continue discussing the seven deadly sins and contrast it with confession mirrors, and talk about the history of the Rothschild family, Aaron Bushnell's protest, and illegal biotech research.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk continue discussing the seven deadly sins and contrast it with confession mirrors, and talk about the history of the Rothschild family, Aaron Bushnell's protest, and illegal biotech research.

Related Links - 1, 2, 3

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3797 752 full BHoP#207 Unbelief and the Gnostic Armchair BHoP#206 On Bible Texts, On Seders, On the Supper, On the Atom Bomb BHoP#206 On Bible Texts, On Seders, On the Supper, On the Atom Bomb https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop206-on-bible-texts-on-seders-on-the-supper-on-the-atom-bomb/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop206-on-bible-texts-on-seders-on-the-supper-on-the-atom-bomb/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/fb03edb8-84bb-3a9a-9f5b-6d05afb0b272 Dr Koontz and Col Grills answer listener questions about the the Septuagint and the Masoretic texts, whether Christians should celebrate Seder meals and the Lord's supper, and whether there were demonic influences in the development and use of the atomic bomb.

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]]> Dr Koontz and Col Grills answer listener questions about the the Septuagint and the Masoretic texts, whether Christians should celebrate Seder meals and the Lord's supper, and whether there were demonic influences in the development and use of the atomic bomb.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3495 751 full BHoP#205 Vices, Vanities, and iMAGEiNATION BHoP#205 Vices, Vanities, and iMAGEiNATION https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop205-vices-vanities-and-imageination/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop205-vices-vanities-and-imageination/#comments Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:40:29 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/19a89537-d218-3ac4-bfc2-4f3c96edcb75 Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about collapse and how talk about it with your family, the history and significance of mirrors, and the vice lists in the Bible and why we have them.

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]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about collapse and how talk about it with your family, the history and significance of mirrors, and the vice lists in the Bible and why we have them.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3987 750 full BHoP#205 Vices, Vanities, and iMAGEiNATION BHoP#204 Ad Astra Part 3 BHoP#204 Ad Astra Part 3 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop204-ad-astra-part-3/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop204-ad-astra-part-3/#comments Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/ec2dba15-8a0c-388d-8667-98962bd738b6 Dr Koontz and Col Grills talk about technological innovations in World War II, Germany's scientific endeavors and how its position influenced its ability to create and deploy new weapons, the bombing technologies and methods used by either side, the effects of the war and post-war policies on the German people and churches, and the dehumanizing effect of the military innovations of the war.

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]]> Dr Koontz and Col Grills talk about technological innovations in World War II, Germany's scientific endeavors and how its position influenced its ability to create and deploy new weapons, the bombing technologies and methods used by either side, the effects of the war and post-war policies on the German people and churches, and the dehumanizing effect of the military innovations of the war.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3588 749 full BHoP#204 Ad Astra Part 3 BHoP#203 Ideology in the Wild BHoP#203 Ideology in the Wild https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop203-ideology-in-the-wild/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop203-ideology-in-the-wild/#comments Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/03c5c26a-646d-3346-a954-420dd3fccef1 Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about men's clubs and their function in society, overvaluing transparency, and the fragility of ideologies in the face of reality.

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]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about men's clubs and their function in society, overvaluing transparency, and the fragility of ideologies in the face of reality.

Related Links - I'm Worried About the Boys Too, Jonathan Haidt, Victor Davis Hansen video

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3691 748 full BHoP#203 Ideology in the Wild BHoP#202 Question: On The Chosen, on Death and History, on Contraception, on Bohemian Grove and Sacrifice BHoP#202 Question: On The Chosen, on Death and History, on Contraception, on Bohemian Grove and Sacrifice https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop202-question-on-the-chosen-on-death-and-history-on-contraception-on-bohemian-grove-and-sacrifice/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop202-question-on-the-chosen-on-death-and-history-on-contraception-on-bohemian-grove-and-sacrifice/#comments Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/20ba7c5c-19f7-32b0-ae11-b268d50f727a Dr Koontz and Col Grills answer listener questions about the TV series The Chosen, how to study history, the historical LCSM position on contraception, and what the Bohemian Grove is.

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]]> Dr Koontz and Col Grills answer listener questions about the TV series The Chosen, how to study history, the historical LCSM position on contraception, and what the Bohemian Grove is.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3619 747 full BHoP Classics - Even in Delaware BHoP Classics - Even in Delaware https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop-classics-even-in-delaware/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop-classics-even-in-delaware/#comments Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:33:53 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/b9d3882b-6870-376d-ac27-ee916bf97897 In this BHoP Classics rebroadcast Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk open the show by exploring the morality of debt and investment, then continue the discussion of rebuilding, talking about exercising agency in all seasons, prioritizing wisdom and cohesive groups over material preparations, the confinement of manhood, and the necessity of wholesome militancy. Additional links: Usura Canto and On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History

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]]> In this BHoP Classics rebroadcast Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk open the show by exploring the morality of debt and investment, then continue the discussion of rebuilding, talking about exercising agency in all seasons, prioritizing wisdom and cohesive groups over material preparations, the confinement of manhood, and the necessity of wholesome militancy.

Additional links: Usura Canto and On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3666 746 full BHoP Classics - The Justinian Option BHoP Classics - The Justinian Option https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop-classics-the-justinian-option/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop-classics-the-justinian-option/#comments Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:37:36 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/a4200fe5-73cf-3e6e-b562-1ffd49e23cef In this BHoP Classics rebroadcast, Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk follow up their series on collapse by discussing the rebuilding of civilization. They look at Emperor Justinian, the situations he dealt with as he came into power, and his efforts to rebuild the Roman Empire and promote the church. Alongside this they talk about the importance of self-criticism and focus, how the capacity to love and serve others is necessary in order to lead, and how who you are where you are matters. Mentioned in this episode: The Institutes of Justinian Additional links: Justinian I , A Short History of Byzantium , Dante's Paradiso

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]]> In this BHoP Classics rebroadcast, Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk follow up their series on collapse by discussing the rebuilding of civilization. They look at Emperor Justinian, the situations he dealt with as he came into power, and his efforts to rebuild the Roman Empire and promote the church. Alongside this they talk about the importance of self-criticism and focus, how the capacity to love and serve others is necessary in order to lead, and how who you are where you are matters.

Mentioned in this episode: The Institutes of Justinian

Additional links: Justinian I , A Short History of Byzantium , Dante's Paradiso

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3869 745 full BHoP#201 Xmillenialism BHoP#201 Xmillenialism https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop201-xmillenialism/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop201-xmillenialism/#comments Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:13:59 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/323b1bc3-e3ff-385e-b483-4aa45f05cc59 Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about different Christian eschatological views, recent developments in sports and its broadcasting, the effects of immigration to culturally alien regions, the left's idea of populism, the farmer's protests in Europe, and the use of euphemisms to obscure truth.

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]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about different Christian eschatological views, recent developments in sports and its broadcasting, the effects of immigration to culturally alien regions, the left's idea of populism, the farmer's protests in Europe, and the use of euphemisms to obscure truth.

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3864 744 full BHoP#201 Xmillenialism BHoP#200 Ad Astra Part 2 - American Workings BHoP#200 Ad Astra Part 2 - American Workings https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop200/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop200/#comments Mon, 05 Feb 2024 01:29:55 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/ef0d3fcf-5c82-3f96-89f3-e58263f23602 Dr Koontz and Col Grills talk about the Wright Brothers development of the airplane, the environment that allowed for that kind of invention, the competing lighter-than-air ships, the uninventive impetus of commercialization, and the history of occultism in further aerospace research.

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]]> Dr Koontz and Col Grills talk about the Wright Brothers development of the airplane, the environment that allowed for that kind of invention, the competing lighter-than-air ships, the uninventive impetus of commercialization, and the history of occultism in further aerospace research.

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Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4074 743 full BHoP#200 Ad Astra Part 2 - American Workings BHoP#199 Put an End to X BHoP#199 Put an End to X https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop199-put-an-end-to-x/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop199-put-an-end-to-x/#comments Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/20efd58f-df70-305c-ab44-d3fbe6fddc23 Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the first use of the Law, the problem of human trafficking in the US and how to fight it, the breakdown of the state and the decline of subsidiarity, the consequences for nations that practice human sacrifice, and the need for prayer and repentance.

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]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the first use of the Law, the problem of human trafficking in the US and how to fight it, the breakdown of the state and the decline of subsidiarity, the consequences for nations that practice human sacrifice, and the need for prayer and repentance.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3961 742 full BHoP#199 Put an End to X BHoP#198 Californiafication and What To Do About It BHoP#198 Californiafication and What To Do About It https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop198-californiafication-and-what-to-do-about-it/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop198-californiafication-and-what-to-do-about-it/#comments Mon, 29 Jan 2024 01:17:23 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/a5ab6ea2-09ef-3cec-b3eb-dbec4afa768d Dr Adam Koontz and Pastor Chase Davis talk on his podcast Full Proof Theology about Colorado and how the changes that have happened in it have affected evangelism and the church.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Pastor Chase Davis talk on his podcast Full Proof Theology about Colorado and how the changes that have happened in it have affected evangelism and the church.

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Pastor Chase Davis - Full Proof Theology and The Well Church in Bolder, CO

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3853 741 full BHoP#197 Providences Past, Providences Future BHoP#197 Providences Past, Providences Future https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop197-providences-past-providences-future/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop197-providences-past-providences-future/#comments Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/0bbb7fe5-aac6-3c23-99d4-b21cddb0c94d Dr Koontz talks about H. P. Lovecraft and his portrayal of the past, the stories of Roger Williams of Anne Hutchinson, the founding of Providence, Rhode Island, the consequences of indifference to religion, and why freedom "from" is so appealing in all times. 

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]]> Dr Koontz talks about H. P. Lovecraft and his portrayal of the past, the stories of Roger Williams of Anne Hutchinson, the founding of Providence, Rhode Island, the consequences of indifference to religion, and why freedom "from" is so appealing in all times. 

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3775 740 full BHoP#197 Providences Past, Providences Future BHoP#196 American Philippi BHoP#196 American Philippi https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop196-american-philippi/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop196-american-philippi/#comments Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/eedec110-5882-3870-a66a-023ef973ea5a Dr Koontz talks about the founding of Boston: how it was able to manage itself, its evangelistic purpose, how its ideas spread throughout New England, its trading and conflicts with the native Americans, and how its character and independence declined.

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]]> Dr Koontz talks about the founding of Boston: how it was able to manage itself, its evangelistic purpose, how its ideas spread throughout New England, its trading and conflicts with the native Americans, and how its character and independence declined.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3721 739 full BHoP#196 American Philippi BHoP#195 Civil War - Committees of Correspondence BHoP#195 Civil War - Committees of Correspondence https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop195-civil-war-committees-of-correspondence/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop195-civil-war-committees-of-correspondence/#comments Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/5fc67553-4c14-379c-bc18-11941a726557 Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about prophecy and the study of history, the role economic in wars and the things that it doesn't explain, the difficulty of maintaining neutrality, the dangers of isolation, and the necessity of coordination. 

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]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about prophecy and the study of history, the role economic in wars and the things that it doesn't explain, the difficulty of maintaining neutrality, the dangers of isolation, and the necessity of coordination. 

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3954 738 full BHoP#195 Civil War - Committees of Correspondence BHoP#194 Are We Winding Down? Learning Anything? Falling Apart? BHoP#194 Are We Winding Down? Learning Anything? Falling Apart? https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop194-are-we-winding-down-learning-anything-falling-apart/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop194-are-we-winding-down-learning-anything-falling-apart/#comments Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/d6e9e989-92e4-3ea8-9a6e-a84854bc1856 Dr Koontz takes a solo episode to answer questions about declining energy availability, the role of Christian schools and the value of classical education, and the history of Jews in America with attachments to foreign power.

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]]> Dr Koontz takes a solo episode to answer questions about declining energy availability, the role of Christian schools and the value of classical education, and the history of Jews in America with attachments to foreign power.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 5680 737 full BHoP#193 Civil War - In Theory BHoP#193 Civil War - In Theory https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop193-civil-war-in-theory/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop193-civil-war-in-theory/#comments Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/973a56d9-16d7-30db-bbf8-6d29af99951a Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the potential of civil war, the accelerated societal change that modern communication technology allows, the story of insurmountable division that is being sold to America, and using what survives to rebuild in the aftermath.

Related Links - 1,  2,  3,  4,  5

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]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the potential of civil war, the accelerated societal change that modern communication technology allows, the story of insurmountable division that is being sold to America, and using what survives to rebuild in the aftermath.

Related Links - 1,  2,  3,  4,  5

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College

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Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3965 736 full BHoP#193 Civil War - In Theory BHoP#192 Ad Astra Part 1 - Becoming More than Human BHoP#192 Ad Astra Part 1 - Becoming More than Human https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop192-ad-astra-part-1-becoming-more-than-human/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop192-ad-astra-part-1-becoming-more-than-human/#comments Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/5f8bc9e0-819c-371d-98d4-6cd0902e45a4 Dr Koontz and Col Grills talk about the origin of flight, the life of Constantin Tsiolkovski, the ideas of Cosmism, Transhumanism and the desire to beat death, and destructive attempts to gain forbidden knowledge.

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]]> Dr Koontz and Col Grills talk about the origin of flight, the life of Constantin Tsiolkovski, the ideas of Cosmism, Transhumanism and the desire to beat death, and destructive attempts to gain forbidden knowledge.

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Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3632 735 full BHoP#191 There Are More of Us Than You BHoP#191 There Are More of Us Than You https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop191-there-are-more-of-us-than-you/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop191-there-are-more-of-us-than-you/#comments Fri, 29 Dec 2023 18:36:18 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/b0959155-695a-30c6-bcb4-886c9f01e8f5 Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk look back at the year in review, talking about the changes since 2020, the expansion of BRICS, the disaster in East Palestine, OH, the sale of US Steel, the destruction of various statues, the Californication of Austin, developments in AI technology, and the wars in Ukraine and Israel.

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]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk look back at the year in review, talking about the changes since 2020, the expansion of BRICS, the disaster in East Palestine, OH, the sale of US Steel, the destruction of various statues, the Californication of Austin, developments in AI technology, and the wars in Ukraine and Israel.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID,  Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3995 734 full BHoP#191 There Are More of Us Than You BHoP#190 The Everlasting Gospel Part 2 - How To BHoP#190 The Everlasting Gospel Part 2 - How To https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop190-the-everlasting-gospel-part-2-how-to/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop190-the-everlasting-gospel-part-2-how-to/#comments Tue, 26 Dec 2023 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/ec35b041-2585-3610-944a-65c96a570dec Dr Koontz and Col Grills talk about Guido Merkens, Lutheran evangelism in the 1950s and its contrast with the Church Growth movement, the historical and modern methods of evangelism, the necessity of evangelism, and practical ways to evangelize.

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]]> Dr Koontz and Col Grills talk about Guido Merkens, Lutheran evangelism in the 1950s and its contrast with the Church Growth movement, the historical and modern methods of evangelism, the necessity of evangelism, and practical ways to evangelize.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3639 733 full BHoP#189 Retain Your Own Attention BHoP#189 Retain Your Own Attention https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop189-retain-your-own-attention/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop189-retain-your-own-attention/#comments Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/eade79fd-afa2-30b3-a6ad-0eb590b4d257 Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about family dynamics, the differences in generations caused by different forms of media, desiring to live at peace with your family, and how male headship worked with the respect historically given to women and elders.

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]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about family dynamics, the differences in generations caused by different forms of media, desiring to live at peace with your family, and how male headship worked with the respect historically given to women and elders.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID,  Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3914 732 full BHoP#188 The Everlasting Gospel Part 1 - The History of Evangelism in America BHoP#188 The Everlasting Gospel Part 1 - The History of Evangelism in America https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop188-the-everlasting-gospel-part-1-the-history-of-evangelism-in-america/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop188-the-everlasting-gospel-part-1-the-history-of-evangelism-in-america/#comments Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/8e29c763-64ba-3dc6-94dc-c178b4638d65 Dr Koontz and Col Grills talk about the history of evangelism in colonial America and its parallels to evangelism today, the difference between extensive and intensive evangelization, the effects of revivals, and the importance of catechesis.

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]]> Dr Koontz and Col Grills talk about the history of evangelism in colonial America and its parallels to evangelism today, the difference between extensive and intensive evangelization, the effects of revivals, and the importance of catechesis.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3587 731 full BHoP#187 The Wild West of Political Theology Part 3 - Even More Cheaply, from China BHoP#187 The Wild West of Political Theology Part 3 - Even More Cheaply, from China https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop187-the-wild-west-of-political-theology-part-3-even-more-cheaply-from-china/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop187-the-wild-west-of-political-theology-part-3-even-more-cheaply-from-china/#comments Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/5ee2ec4e-38ab-32e8-aea7-1b6e0fe77f41 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the life of Henry Kissinger and his role in the opening up of China, the narrow mindedness of looking only at an individual's effects on the world, an overview of Naselli's first five views on political theology, and finally an examination of views six and seven that blur the lines between religion and government.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the life of Henry Kissinger and his role in the opening up of China, the narrow mindedness of looking only at an individual's effects on the world, an overview of Naselli's first five views on political theology, and finally an examination of views six and seven that blur the lines between religion and government.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID,  Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3756 730 full BHoP#187 The Wild West of Political Theology Part 3 - Even More Cheaply, from China BHoP#186 Two Ages Mindset BHoP#186 Two Ages Mindset https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop186-two-ages-mindset/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop186-two-ages-mindset/#comments Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/7f33122b-9436-3b1c-ae31-a76ce1cf29a1 Dr Adam Koontz takes an episode to answer a listener question about right wing reactionaries, the origins of conservatism, the writings of Nietzsche, east and west coast Straussians, and the Two Ages mindset.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz takes an episode to answer a listener question about right wing reactionaries, the origins of conservatism, the writings of Nietzsche, east and west coast Straussians, and the Two Ages mindset.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4113 729 full BHoP#185 The Psycho Logos and the Stiff Ghost BHoP#185 The Psycho Logos and the Stiff Ghost https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop185-the-psycho-logos-and-the-stiff-ghost/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop185-the-psycho-logos-and-the-stiff-ghost/#comments Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:41:47 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/cedb401d-2e26-3f71-9f18-b95367aa1028 Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about technological stagnation, our stiff-spiritedness that inhibits our ability to sustain our society, and how Christians aught to view psychotherapy and emotions.

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]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about technological stagnation, our stiff-spiritedness that inhibits our ability to sustain our society, and how Christians aught to view psychotherapy and emotions.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID,  Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4592 728 full BHoP#184 Cornucopia of Questions BHoP#184 Cornucopia of Questions https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop184-cornucopia-of-questions/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop184-cornucopia-of-questions/#comments Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/f2354b48-3fb3-34a2-93e4-11869de46524 Dr Koontz and Col Grills are joined by Rev David Appold to answer listener questions about bloodshed in America's history, Geocentrism vs Heliocentrism, and how many of the Jews converted to Christianity and the works of Richard Newhaus.

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Rev. David Appold - St Paul Lutheran Church

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]]> Dr Koontz and Col Grills are joined by Rev David Appold to answer listener questions about bloodshed in America's history, Geocentrism vs Heliocentrism, and how many of the Jews converted to Christianity and the works of Richard Newhaus.

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Dr Adam Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church

Rev. David Appold - St Paul Lutheran Church

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3604 727 full BHoP#183 The Wild West of Political Theology Part II - Rule by Men, Rule by Law, and Javier’s Hair BHoP#183 The Wild West of Political Theology Part II - Rule by Men, Rule by Law, and Javier’s Hair https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop183-the-wild-west-of-political-theology-part-ii-rule-by-men-rule-by-law-and-javier-s-hair/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop183-the-wild-west-of-political-theology-part-ii-rule-by-men-rule-by-law-and-javier-s-hair/#comments Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/62986fd3-344b-3c7b-9d54-19861bc8aee7 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the recent presidential election in Argentina, our growing fascination with Ceaserism, positions #4 and #5 from Naselli's article describing the political theologies of Christians today and in America's founding, and being ruled by law rather than men.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID,  Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the recent presidential election in Argentina, our growing fascination with Ceaserism, positions #4 and #5 from Naselli's article describing the political theologies of Christians today and in America's founding, and being ruled by law rather than men.

Related links - What Is the Spectrum of Major Views on Political Theology? A Proposed Taxonomy of Seven Views on Religion and Government

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID,  Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3757 726 full BHoP#183 The Wild West of Political Theology Part II - Rule by Men, Rule by Law, and Javier’s Hair BHoP#182 American Underground Part 5 BHoP#182 American Underground Part 5 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop182-american-underground-part-5/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop182-american-underground-part-5/#comments Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/0677f8e9-9efd-378f-a239-2108fa5b1554 Dr Koontz and Col Grills talk about Richard Nixon's life, his election, the wars that occurred during his administration, his policy toward China, and finally the movie Deathwish and its reflection of the environment in the 70s.

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]]> Dr Koontz and Col Grills talk about Richard Nixon's life, his election, the wars that occurred during his administration, his policy toward China, and finally the movie Deathwish and its reflection of the environment in the 70s.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3658 725 full BHoP#181 The Wild West of Political Theology Part I – The LCMS is #3 as #1 Acting like #2 BHoP#181 The Wild West of Political Theology Part I – The LCMS is #3 as #1 Acting like #2 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop181-the-wild-west-of-political-theology-part-i-%e2%80%93-the-lcms-is-3-as-1-acting-like-2/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop181-the-wild-west-of-political-theology-part-i-%e2%80%93-the-lcms-is-3-as-1-acting-like-2/#comments Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/1347be9d-f2f6-3ed4-82c2-fb3828996154 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the definition of political theology, how church and state interact, why we have such trouble understanding politics, what causes governments to eradicate religion, the desire to escape government, and the illusion of religious neutrality in the US.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID,  Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the definition of political theology, how church and state interact, why we have such trouble understanding politics, what causes governments to eradicate religion, the desire to escape government, and the illusion of religious neutrality in the US.

Related links - What Is the Spectrum of Major Views on Political Theology? A Proposed Taxonomy of Seven Views on Religion and Government

Visit our website - A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID,  Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3918 724 full BHoP#181 The Wild West of Political Theology Part I – The LCMS is #3 as #1 Acting like #2 BHoP#180 Secularism and the Martyrs Part 3 BHoP#180 Secularism and the Martyrs Part 3 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop180-secularism-and-the-martyrs-part-3/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop180-secularism-and-the-martyrs-part-3/#comments Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/fabdd124-c090-3459-8a68-4bd215be2251 Part 3 of a three hour episode of On The Line by Pastor Brian Stecker with Dr Adam Koontz, discussing the Christian life, redeeming time, supporting families in the church, and prayer.

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]]> Part 3 of a three hour episode of On The Line by Pastor Brian Stecker with Dr Adam Koontz, discussing the Christian life, redeeming time, supporting families in the church, and prayer.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3963 723 full BHoP#179 Secularism and the Martyrs Part 2 BHoP#179 Secularism and the Martyrs Part 2 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop179-secularism-and-the-martyrs-part-2/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop179-secularism-and-the-martyrs-part-2/#comments Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/57939706-e061-3b35-9620-cd957c1356ef Part 2 of a three hour episode of On The Line by Pastor Brian Stecker with Dr Adam Koontz, discussing the rise of secularism, revolt against nature, education, and evangelism.

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]]> Part 2 of a three hour episode of On The Line by Pastor Brian Stecker with Dr Adam Koontz, discussing the rise of secularism, revolt against nature, education, and evangelism.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4210 722 full BHoP#178 Secularism and the Martyrs Part 1 BHoP#178 Secularism and the Martyrs Part 1 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop178-secularism-and-the-martyrs-part-1/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop178-secularism-and-the-martyrs-part-1/#comments Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/308554c5-cdfb-32bf-aa83-e4fc47dec4c0 Part 1 of a three hour episode of On The Line by Pastor Brian Stecker with Dr Adam Koontz, discussing the martyrs of the early church, death, secularism, and much more.

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]]> Part 1 of a three hour episode of On The Line by Pastor Brian Stecker with Dr Adam Koontz, discussing the martyrs of the early church, death, secularism, and much more.

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Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4287 721 full BHoP#177 The Long Train of Q.A. L.A.R.P.ing BHoP#177 The Long Train of Q.A. L.A.R.P.ing https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop177-the-long-train-of-qa-larping/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop177-the-long-train-of-qa-larping/#comments Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/ce06f338-1b4f-3a4b-97f0-b5831fa5b704 Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the podcast and the process of choosing questions to answer, and then answer listener questions about language and the Word of God, planting new Lutheran churches, and the distinction between unnatural and sinful things.

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]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the podcast and the process of choosing questions to answer, and then answer listener questions about language and the Word of God, planting new Lutheran churches, and the distinction between unnatural and sinful things.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID,  Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4511 720 full BHoP#177 The Long Train of Q.A. L.A.R.P.ing BHoP#176 American Underground Part 4 BHoP#176 American Underground Part 4 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop176-american-underground-part-4/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop176-american-underground-part-4/#comments Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/e0c4f442-593d-32d7-be87-9384538f6d71 Dr Koontz and Col Grills talk about William Westmoreland and his role in the Vietnam war, the importance of appearance in war, advances and setbacks in weapons technology during the war, draft dodging, and the use and influence of media during that time.

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]]> Dr Koontz and Col Grills talk about William Westmoreland and his role in the Vietnam war, the importance of appearance in war, advances and setbacks in weapons technology during the war, draft dodging, and the use and influence of media during that time.

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Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3728 719 full BHoP#175 Solve for Elon - Freedom is Capacity to Fail BHoP#175 Solve for Elon - Freedom is Capacity to Fail https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop175-solve-for-elon-freedom-is-capacity-to-fail/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop175-solve-for-elon-freedom-is-capacity-to-fail/#comments Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:04:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/7fc7ec76-79ac-31be-9f1a-8145c58b2efa Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about Elon Musk's history and rise to fortune, Gen X and 80's nostalgia, embracing risk, and confidence in confronting the powers of the world.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID,  Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

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]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about Elon Musk's history and rise to fortune, Gen X and 80's nostalgia, embracing risk, and confidence in confronting the powers of the world.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID,  Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3559 718 full BHoP#175 Solve for Elon - Freedom is Capacity to Fail BHoP#174 What is Dispensationalism? BHoP#174 What is Dispensationalism? https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop174-what-is-dispensationalism/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop174-what-is-dispensationalism/#comments Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/c83d7756-bb10-3f9d-9826-f9ae372e070c Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills talk about Dispensationalism, Pre and Post Millennialism, modern Judaism, the Scofield Reference Bible, and how to prepare for Jesus coming according to the bible.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills talk about Dispensationalism, Pre and Post Millennialism, modern Judaism, the Scofield Reference Bible, and how to prepare for Jesus coming according to the bible.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3626 717 full BHoP#173 American Retail Religion - Old Fashioned Hippies and Jesus People Reformation BHoP#173 American Retail Religion - Old Fashioned Hippies and Jesus People Reformation https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop173-american-retail-religion-old-fashioned-hippies-and-jesus-people-reformation/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop173-american-retail-religion-old-fashioned-hippies-and-jesus-people-reformation/#comments Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/41357e16-033a-3eb8-8807-d657c4f372e0 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the neglect of teaching on the Orders of Creation, the origin of Jesus Movement, why the Lutheran church's style was unsuited to a non state church environment, and the Church Growth movement's effects on mainline churches.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the neglect of teaching on the Orders of Creation, the origin of Jesus Movement, why the Lutheran church's style was unsuited to a non state church environment, and the Church Growth movement's effects on mainline churches.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4459 716 full BHoP#172 American Underground Part 3 BHoP#172 American Underground Part 3 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop172-american-underground-part-3/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop172-american-underground-part-3/#comments Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/17cabdac-8c9f-3906-8013-8de517a2c893 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills talk about the poetry of the Beatniks, their influence on the culture, the drug use of the artists, the folly of seeing life through a surreal lens, and the American tendency for self-sabotage.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills talk about the poetry of the Beatniks, their influence on the culture, the drug use of the artists, the folly of seeing life through a surreal lens, and the American tendency for self-sabotage.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3398 715 full BHoP#171 What is Zionism? BHoP#171 What is Zionism? https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop171-what-is-zionism/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop171-what-is-zionism/#comments Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/16b40dfa-18bd-3bd3-9200-141d1768f76d Dr Adam Koontz takes a solo episode to talk about Zionism, its origins in 19th century nationalism, the establishment of Jewish nation state, the politics of Jews in the diaspora, and the confusion of Christian Zionism.

Scripture references for the episode include Romans 9-11, 1 Thessalonians 2, and John 18

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz takes a solo episode to talk about Zionism, its origins in 19th century nationalism, the establishment of Jewish nation state, the politics of Jews in the diaspora, and the confusion of Christian Zionism.

Scripture references for the episode include Romans 9-11, 1 Thessalonians 2, and John 18

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3928 714 full BHoP#170 American Underground Part 2 BHoP#170 American Underground Part 2 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop170-american-underground-part-2/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop170-american-underground-part-2/#comments Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:45:16 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/a9d98777-e5a5-391b-b5a1-04fc961e5fdb Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills continue talking about the development of pop-culture in America, this week discussing James Dean, teenage rebellion in media, the beginning of pulp fiction and comics, American Exceptionalism, and the Kennedy presidency and assassination.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills continue talking about the development of pop-culture in America, this week discussing James Dean, teenage rebellion in media, the beginning of pulp fiction and comics, American Exceptionalism, and the Kennedy presidency and assassination.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3717 713 full BHoP#169 Sucked Through Affect BHoP#169 Sucked Through Affect https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop169-sucked-through-affect/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop169-sucked-through-affect/#comments Thu, 12 Oct 2023 16:42:35 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/2d731eea-9e9f-3c3f-99a1-c3c813bd59d5 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the spirit of lawlessness, the Dubia submitted to the Pope and the consequences of focus on affectation.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the spirit of lawlessness, the Dubia submitted to the Pope and the consequences of focus on affectation.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4912 712 full BHoP#168 Cities of the Mountains and Plains BHoP#168 Cities of the Mountains and Plains https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop168-cities-of-the-mountains-and-plains/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop168-cities-of-the-mountains-and-plains/#comments Mon, 09 Oct 2023 19:29:55 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/9814899a-fc0f-382c-b053-e6facc1f01a7 Dr Koontz takes a solo episode to answer listener questions. He talks about about how and why Denver was settled, the effects of transient populations, the reasons for the state's libertarian leanings, the renaming of Mt Evans, and the Evangelical view of the modern nation of Israel. 

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]]> Dr Koontz takes a solo episode to answer listener questions. He talks about about how and why Denver was settled, the effects of transient populations, the reasons for the state's libertarian leanings, the renaming of Mt Evans, and the Evangelical view of the modern nation of Israel. 

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4195 711 full BHoP#167 Pufendorf’s Uncertainty Index BHoP#167 Pufendorf’s Uncertainty Index https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop167-pufendorf-s-uncertainty-index/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop167-pufendorf-s-uncertainty-index/#comments Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/da06d564-d90a-377c-b8e9-1569d0399c02 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about pacifism and natural rights, the Fundamentalist Modernist conflict, and why denominational imitation of corporate culture is self destructive.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about pacifism and natural rights, the Fundamentalist Modernist conflict, and why denominational imitation of corporate culture is self destructive.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4374 710 full BHoP#166 American Underground Part 1 BHoP#166 American Underground Part 1 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop166-american-underground-part-1/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop166-american-underground-part-1/#comments Mon, 02 Oct 2023 21:37:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/26158e39-7faa-3252-87ce-51d5873ceab9 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills discuss the development of culture in post-war America with the advent of radio and TV media.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills discuss the development of culture in post-war America with the advent of radio and TV media.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3798 709 full BHoP#165 Outsourcing Formula 1 - AI and Original Sin BHoP#165 Outsourcing Formula 1 - AI and Original Sin https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop147-outsourcing-formula-1-ai-and-original-sin/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop147-outsourcing-formula-1-ai-and-original-sin/#comments Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/48523315-abfa-3d4c-b77e-1c3641a93ae4 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk discuss the development of artificial intelligence and its comparisons to myths and technologies of previous eras, how it may be used in the future, and the captivating nature of images.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk discuss the development of artificial intelligence and its comparisons to myths and technologies of previous eras, how it may be used in the future, and the captivating nature of images.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4416 708 full BHoP#164 Border Wars Part 6 BHoP#164 Border Wars Part 6 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop164-border-wars-part-6/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop164-border-wars-part-6/#comments Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/848f4dec-dcc3-3a0e-aa06-35081ad466ce Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills conclude their series on Bleeding Kansas by talking about the James gang, the origins of the Wild West myths, homelessness and crime in the aftermath of the Civil War, and policing in New York City.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills conclude their series on Bleeding Kansas by talking about the James gang, the origins of the Wild West myths, homelessness and crime in the aftermath of the Civil War, and policing in New York City.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3619 707 full BHoP#163 Q&A - The Renegade Act and other Sundry Segues BHoP#163 Q&A - The Renegade Act and other Sundry Segues https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop163-qa-the-renegade-act-and-other-sundry-segways/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop163-qa-the-renegade-act-and-other-sundry-segways/#comments Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/18976e84-9ae9-30b0-9e1b-3d4367ad6de7 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk answer listener questions about textual criticism in Bible translations, the September 11th attacks, and America's policy toward Israel.

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk answer listener questions about textual criticism in Bible translations, the September 11th attacks, and America's policy toward Israel.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3948 706 full BHoP#162 Border Wars Part 5 BHoP#162 Border Wars Part 5 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop162-border-wars-part-5/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop162-border-wars-part-5/#comments Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:00:42 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/da06c1bd-df99-3ca9-9c9b-14730fbd8891 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills continue discussing Bleeding Kansas, talking about the use of guerilla warfare, Quantrill's raid on Lawrence, General Order No. 11, and the potential consequences of a modern national divorce.

Related Books - Earle and Burke, Bleeding Kansas, Bleeding Missouri 

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills continue discussing Bleeding Kansas, talking about the use of guerilla warfare, Quantrill's raid on Lawrence, General Order No. 11, and the potential consequences of a modern national divorce.

Related Books - Earle and Burke, Bleeding Kansas, Bleeding Missouri 

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3505 705 full BHoP#161 The Exit from History Part 1 - From Mainline to Mainstream BHoP#161 The Exit from History Part 1 - From Mainline to Mainstream https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop161-the-exit-from-history-part-1-from-mainline-to-mainstream/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop161-the-exit-from-history-part-1-from-mainline-to-mainstream/#comments Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/1fcf7eaf-0d4c-3082-9e64-3d8c5c822a24 Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the rise of the non-denominational churches, the  the trap of thinking that your own denomination is the only Christian church, and the lessons to be learned from the fall of the mainline churches.

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]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the rise of the non-denominational churches, the  the trap of thinking that your own denomination is the only Christian church, and the lessons to be learned from the fall of the mainline churches.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3807 704 full BHoP#159 Border Wars Part 4 BHoP#159 Border Wars Part 4 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop159-border-wars-part-4/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop159-border-wars-part-4/#comments Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/a4800516-c4a0-37e4-9223-7020c6052a85 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills talk about Bleeding Kansas: the sides involved and the people backing them, and John Brown's involvement in the Pottawatomie Massacres and the attempted slave revolt, and his eventual arrest and trial.

Related Books - Earle and Burke, Bleeding Kansas, Bleeding Missouri 

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills talk about Bleeding Kansas: the sides involved and the people backing them, and John Brown's involvement in the Pottawatomie Massacres and the attempted slave revolt, and his eventual arrest and trial.

Related Books - Earle and Burke, Bleeding Kansas, Bleeding Missouri 

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Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3327 702 full BHoP#160 X+Y BHoP#160 X+Y https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop160-xy/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop160-xy/#comments Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/d38a5984-0f58-3395-9891-ee840f56418d Dr Koontz's and Rev Fisk talk about the recent wildfires in Maui and how it relates to the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, the use of climate change and racism to cover for incompetence, the resurgence of native paganism, the growing distrust of government, and why natural disasters are occasions for repentance.

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]]> Dr Koontz's and Rev Fisk talk about the recent wildfires in Maui and how it relates to the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, the use of climate change and racism to cover for incompetence, the resurgence of native paganism, the growing distrust of government, and why natural disasters are occasions for repentance.

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4024 703 full BHoP#158 Border Wars Part 3 BHoP#158 Border Wars Part 3 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop158-border-wars-part-3/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop158-border-wars-part-3/#comments Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/d1c36629-fdbc-397e-bfb0-e0ad166bd285 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills talk about the first and second waves of German immigration to Missouri, their social and political tendencies, and their place in the American Civil War.

Related Books - Walter Kamphoefner, Germans in America: A Concise History  and Walter Forster, Zion on the Mississippi 

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills talk about the first and second waves of German immigration to Missouri, their social and political tendencies, and their place in the American Civil War.

Related Books - Walter Kamphoefner, Germans in America: A Concise History  and Walter Forster, Zion on the Mississippi 

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Get the Family Bible Commentary by Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz

Check out the Fathers of Lutheran Orthodoxy project

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID,  Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3936 701 full BHoP#157 Border Wars Part 2 BHoP#157 Border Wars Part 2 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop157-border-wars-part-2/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop157-border-wars-part-2/#comments Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/43e002eb-bbed-3836-a6b6-52ba06131302 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills talk about the arrival of Mormons in Missouri: why they settled there, what created tensions with the Missourians, the conflicts that drove them into Illinois, and the eventual demise of Joseph Smith.

Related Books Gentry and Compton, Fire and Sword: A History of the Latter-day Saints in Northern Missouri, 1836-39 

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]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills talk about the arrival of Mormons in Missouri: why they settled there, what created tensions with the Missourians, the conflicts that drove them into Illinois, and the eventual demise of Joseph Smith.

Related Books Gentry and Compton, Fire and Sword: A History of the Latter-day Saints in Northern Missouri, 1836-39 

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Get the Family Bible Commentary by Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz

Check out the Fathers of Lutheran Orthodoxy project

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID,  Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church

Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3474 700 full BHoP#156 Border Wars Part 1 BHoP#156 Border Wars Part 1 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop156-border-wars-part-1/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop156-border-wars-part-1/#comments Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/d4949e4e-17b9-3fa8-9591-e036ac9e1570 Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills talk about nations and borders, the settling of Missouri and the state's role in the American Civil War, and the effects of the German immigration in the 19th century. Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Get the Family Bible Commentary by Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz. Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills- Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills talk about nations and borders, the settling of Missouri and the state's role in the American Civil War, and the effects of the German immigration in the 19th century.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

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Pr. Willie Grills- Zion Lutheran Church

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]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3891 699 full BHoP#155 The New Pioneers BHoP#155 The New Pioneers https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop155-the-new-pioneers/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop155-the-new-pioneers/#comments Fri, 11 Aug 2023 20:31:37 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/0a58f6db-3544-3862-a1a2-bed46437fc48 Dr Koontz's talk given at the The Henkel Conference at Ascension Lutheran Church in Madison, Tennessee. Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Get the Family Bible Commentary by Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz. Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Koontz's talk given at the The Henkel Conference at Ascension Lutheran Church in Madison, Tennessee.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4098 698 full BHoP#154 2023 Men’s Gathering Opening Session BHoP#154 2023 Men’s Gathering Opening Session https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop154-2023-men-s-gathering-opening-session/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop154-2023-men-s-gathering-opening-session/#comments Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:04:20 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/71f82419-b718-3e41-8a82-089589786d8a The opening talk delivered by Rev Jonathan Fisk at the 2023 Men's gathering. Many thanks to them for inviting Rev Fisk out to deliver this talk. See the other talks and learn more on their website. Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Get the Family Bible Commentary by Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz. Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

]]> The opening talk delivered by Rev Jonathan Fisk at the 2023 Men's gathering. Many thanks to them for inviting Rev Fisk out to deliver this talk. See the other talks and learn more on their website.

Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power

Get the Family Bible Commentary by Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz.

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3960 697 full BHoP#153 Not Fleeing to the Mountains BHoP#153 Not Fleeing to the Mountains https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop153-not-fleeing-to-the-mountains/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop153-not-fleeing-to-the-mountains/#comments Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/81e94c60-6d2c-3358-a2e8-305d0d3a6663 Dr Koontz's talk given at the Digital Catacombs Conference at Trinity Lutheran Church in Denver, Colorado. Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Koontz's talk given at the Digital Catacombs Conference at Trinity Lutheran Church in Denver, Colorado.

Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3285 696 full BHoP#152 A Sincere Faith BHoP#152 A Sincere Faith https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop152-a-sincere-faith/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop152-a-sincere-faith/#comments Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/1f1d5347-5f7c-3c85-9c38-1eb7b4669d03 Rev Fisk's talk given at the 2023 ACELC 2023 conference at Advent Lutheran Church in Zionsville, Indiana. Many thanks to the ACELC for inviting Rev. Fisk out to speak at this conference. Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

]]> Rev Fisk's talk given at the 2023 ACELC 2023 conference at Advent Lutheran Church in Zionsville, Indiana. Many thanks to the ACELC for inviting Rev. Fisk out to speak at this conference.

Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4414 695 full BHoP#151 Rule by Electric Desk BHoP#151 Rule by Electric Desk https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop151-rule-by-electric-desk/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop151-rule-by-electric-desk/#comments Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/d3c4c64c-056d-3253-94cb-5493fb8676b6 Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the worship of mammon and the language used around modern monetary proposals, the causes of the riots in France, and the effects of bureaucratic rule. Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the worship of mammon and the language used around modern monetary proposals, the causes of the riots in France, and the effects of bureaucratic rule.

Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4194 694 full BHoP#150 Species that Require Fire BHoP#150 Species that Require Fire https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop150-species-that-require-fire/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop150-species-that-require-fire/#comments Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/b1bcdb52-cf8d-3bc1-8ce5-2e95f31a0db3 Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the recent wildfires in Canada, our ignorance of the natural world, the emergency playbook of the state, and the recent Walk for Life event in Rockford, IL. Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the recent wildfires in Canada, our ignorance of the natural world, the emergency playbook of the state, and the recent Walk for Life event in Rockford, IL.

Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4569 693 full BHoP#149 Myth of America Part 5 - Go Home Young Man BHoP#149 Myth of America Part 5 - Go Home Young Man https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop149-myth-of-america-part-5-go-home-young-man/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop149-myth-of-america-part-5-go-home-young-man/#comments Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/c1be5da1-f8b8-3ab9-b69e-6a4860c20c31 Dr Koontz does another solo episode to continue the Myth of America series, looking at the settling of Pennsylvania, the influence of the Quakers, who the Pennsylvania Dutch are, and why being on the frontier mattered so much. Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Koontz does another solo episode to continue the Myth of America series, looking at the settling of Pennsylvania, the influence of the Quakers, who the Pennsylvania Dutch are, and why being on the frontier mattered so much.

Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3840 692 full BHoP#148 The Prestige of Mattering BHoP#148 The Prestige of Mattering https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop148-the-prestige-of-mattering/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop148-the-prestige-of-mattering/#comments Thu, 22 Jun 2023 16:58:16 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/6ebc9fb5-8c6b-3069-bc6f-4d16ea46c063 Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the life of Theodore Kaczynski, demonic manifestations in a secular world, the longstanding fascination with the power of the US military, and the writings of C. P. Krauth. Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the life of Theodore Kaczynski, demonic manifestations in a secular world, the longstanding fascination with the power of the US military, and the writings of C. P. Krauth.

Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4108 691 full BHoP#147 The Myth of America Part 4 - New Amsterdam Turned New York BHoP#147 The Myth of America Part 4 - New Amsterdam Turned New York https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop147-the-myth-of-america-part-4-new-amsterdam-turned-new-york/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop147-the-myth-of-america-part-4-new-amsterdam-turned-new-york/#comments Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/32a562fa-ec02-33c7-94fe-d12c279205a9 Dr Koontz flies solo this week to talk about the history of New Amsterdam, the effects of making the acquisition of wealth your highest goal, the differences between Dutch and English settlements, and the city's position in the Dutch-Anglo war. Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Koontz flies solo this week to talk about the history of New Amsterdam, the effects of making the acquisition of wealth your highest goal, the differences between Dutch and English settlements, and the city's position in the Dutch-Anglo war.

Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4134 690 full BHoP#146 Neologistic Parabiotics BHoP#146 Neologistic Parabiotics https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop146-neologistic-parabiotics/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop146-neologistic-parabiotics/#comments Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/f944fd50-21a8-3daa-adc0-72532b743f0a Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the Lutheran tendency toward Presidio style structures, historical examples of Lutheran authorities, the parasitic nature of bureaucratic structures, and why Covenants provide motivation and guidance. Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the Lutheran tendency toward Presidio style structures, historical examples of Lutheran authorities, the parasitic nature of bureaucratic structures, and why Covenants provide motivation and guidance.

Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3906 689 full BHoP#145 Unity is Normal BHoP#145 Unity is Normal https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop145-unity-is-normal/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop145-unity-is-normal/#comments Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/399bed7b-670f-3574-8228-bab73d1b14d7 Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the ordering of the church throughout history, Ecumenism and the Augsburg Confession, unity in the church, the relationship of doctrine and practice, and the inspiration of the Word. Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the ordering of the church throughout history, Ecumenism and the Augsburg Confession, unity in the church, the relationship of doctrine and practice, and the inspiration of the Word.

Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4804 688 full BHoP#144 A Jew Inwardly BHoP#144 A Jew Inwardly https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop144-a-jew-inwardly/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop144-a-jew-inwardly/#comments Thu, 25 May 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/c8138239-cb52-3ea7-9b20-2e23c0108f1b Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the history of the Jewish people and the changes in identification throughout time, the Spanish Reconquista and its contrasts with the Reformed and their covenants, and the importance of timely propositions in teaching. Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the history of the Jewish people and the changes in identification throughout time, the Spanish Reconquista and its contrasts with the Reformed and their covenants, and the importance of timely propositions in teaching.

Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4765 687 full BHoP#143 Psalm 46 and the Future of the Church BHoP#143 Psalm 46 and the Future of the Church https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop143-psalm-46-and-the-future-of-the-church/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop143-psalm-46-and-the-future-of-the-church/#comments Thu, 18 May 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/d0b20994-1ddf-3013-99a2-0f694a79e7e7 The first session of Dr. Koontz's lectures at the Wittenberg Academy family retreat in Iowa, a wonderful event for Lutheran homeschooling families that's held each year. He taught in this presentation on Psalm 46 and the Future of the Church. Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

]]> The first session of Dr. Koontz's lectures at the Wittenberg Academy family retreat in Iowa, a wonderful event for Lutheran homeschooling families that's held each year. He taught in this presentation on Psalm 46 and the Future of the Church.

Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3346 686 full BHoP#142 The Legend of Donatism and Other Savory Tales for Winsome Lads BHoP#142 The Legend of Donatism and Other Savory Tales for Winsome Lads https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop142-the-legend-of-donatism-and-other-savory-tales-for-winsome-lads/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop142-the-legend-of-donatism-and-other-savory-tales-for-winsome-lads/#comments Fri, 12 May 2023 13:35:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/bcc50638-8ee4-3733-9037-9deaa81328a7 Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk respond to listener messages about the deployment of nuclear weapons in Japan, and the hosts' thoughts about Corey Mahler. Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk respond to listener messages about the deployment of nuclear weapons in Japan, and the hosts' thoughts about Corey Mahler.

Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4386 685 full BHoP#141 2023 Men’s Gathering Final Session BHoP#141 2023 Men’s Gathering Final Session https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop141-2023-men-s-gathering-final-session/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop141-2023-men-s-gathering-final-session/#comments Thu, 04 May 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/6e23777d-74fe-3c4d-b24e-fe2323bc35b2 The final talk delivered by Rev Jonathan Fisk at the 2023 Men's gathering. Many thanks to them for inviting Rev Fisk out to deliver this talk. See the other talks and learn more on their website. Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

]]> The final talk delivered by Rev Jonathan Fisk at the 2023 Men's gathering. Many thanks to them for inviting Rev Fisk out to deliver this talk. See the other talks and learn more on their website.

Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 6008 684 full BHoP#140 Channeling Old Demons BHoP#140 Channeling Old Demons https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop140-channeling-old-demons/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop140-channeling-old-demons/#comments Thu, 27 Apr 2023 14:48:04 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/faea3bfe-5a14-3e50-a8f0-56b95f1a2bb6 Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about modern obsessions with aliens at both personal and governmental levels, America's self-destructive hunger for technological discovery, what the hardening of a people's hearts looks like, and the proper understanding understanding of Deborah. Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about modern obsessions with aliens at both personal and governmental levels, America's self-destructive hunger for technological discovery, what the hardening of a people's hearts looks like, and the proper understanding understanding of Deborah.

Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4154 683 full BHoP#139 Best. Force. Ever. BHoP#139 Best. Force. Ever. https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop139-best-force-ever/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop139-best-force-ever/#comments Thu, 20 Apr 2023 16:10:06 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/a805dab2-1fe9-3387-ac66-af8be5a845d7 Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the adoption of new technologies by the Church, the implications and possible futures of using AI, the constant pushing forward of technology enthused societies, our decreasing capacity for expression, and the good use of time. Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the adoption of new technologies by the Church, the implications and possible futures of using AI, the constant pushing forward of technology enthused societies, our decreasing capacity for expression, and the good use of time.

Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3854 682 full BHoP#138 A Most Pleasant Ingredient BHoP#138 A Most Pleasant Ingredient https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop138-a-most-pleasant-ingredient/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop138-a-most-pleasant-ingredient/#comments Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/bb030e77-dbb4-3c80-9efd-5aae77e2dc84 Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk read a listener email about Nuclear power, then continue their discussion of America's history by talking about the origins of the Puritans, the limitations of on-paper doctrines, how America's religious diversity came about, and how the Puritans made their way of life become the expected norm. Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk read a listener email about Nuclear power, then continue their discussion of America's history by talking about the origins of the Puritans, the limitations of on-paper doctrines, how America's religious diversity came about, and how the Puritans made their way of life become the expected norm.

Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3849 681 full BHoP#137 Home Grown Horrors BHoP#137 Home Grown Horrors https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop137-home-grown-horrors/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop137-home-grown-horrors/#comments Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/243eff62-8a7c-375d-a57d-6f418018f7cf Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the recent Covenant school shooting, the demonic influence available through the internet that seeks the destruction of children, the self destructive demands of self made victims, and other incidents of mass shootings in America. Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the recent Covenant school shooting, the demonic influence available through the internet that seeks the destruction of children, the self destructive demands of self made victims, and other incidents of mass shootings in America.

Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4109 680 full BHoP#136 Railroad Economics 101 BHoP#136 Railroad Economics 101 https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop136-railroad-economics-101/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop136-railroad-economics-101/#comments Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/1086051f-286b-3e6c-891f-3daf1751a329 Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the recent bank failures and why our elites are invested in keeping them afloat, the need to care for each other materially, whether this will lead to greater control of money by the government, the possibilities and drawbacks of crypto currencies, the increasing cultural interest in aliens, and answer some listener questions. Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the recent bank failures and why our elites are invested in keeping them afloat, the need to care for each other materially, whether this will lead to greater control of money by the government, the possibilities and drawbacks of crypto currencies, the increasing cultural interest in aliens, and answer some listener questions.

Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4570 679 full BHoP#135 The Myth of America Part 3 - From Forgotten Places BHoP#135 The Myth of America Part 3 - From Forgotten Places https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/the-myth-of-america-part-3-from-forgotten-places/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/the-myth-of-america-part-3-from-forgotten-places/#comments Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/d3d43213-2863-3d84-934b-76143cc6ba2f Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk continue examining the theological history of America. They talk about the early failed settlements of the Spanish and French, why America didn't become an Anglican nation, why the Jamestown colony succeeded, the importance of tobacco and the beginnings of slave labor in America, and the Thanksgivings of the of early settlers. Related Links -  The first Thanksgiving Took Place in Virginia, not Massachusetts, and The Atlantic Slave Trade in Two Minutes Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk continue examining the theological history of America. They talk about the early failed settlements of the Spanish and French, why America didn't become an Anglican nation, why the Jamestown colony succeeded, the importance of tobacco and the beginnings of slave labor in America, and the Thanksgivings of the of early settlers.

Related Links -  The first Thanksgiving Took Place in Virginia, not Massachusetts, and The Atlantic Slave Trade in Two Minutes

Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4257 678 full BHoP#134 The Myth of America Part 2 - Revenge of Boshor BHoP#134 The Myth of America Part 2 - Revenge of Boshor https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop134-the-myth-of-america-part-2-revenge-of-boshor/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop134-the-myth-of-america-part-2-revenge-of-boshor/#comments Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:01:00 -0500 revfisk.podbean.com/27e4b953-713b-35e4-850e-79e2f94bbd4c Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk continue the exploration of the theological history of America, in this episode talking about the pagan mythologies of the people in America before Christianity, the triumph of feeling over principles in pagan morality, the return of pre-Christian morality to the modern world, and the world's erasure of history. Related Links -  The Religion and Morals of the Mound Builders Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk continue the exploration of the theological history of America, in this episode talking about the pagan mythologies of the people in America before Christianity, the triumph of feeling over principles in pagan morality, the return of pre-Christian morality to the modern world, and the world's erasure of history.

Related Links -  The Religion and Morals of the Mound Builders

Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3944 677 full BHoP#133 The Myth of America Part 1 - In the Arena BHoP#133 The Myth of America Part 1 - In the Arena https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop133-the-myth-of-america-part-1-in-the-arena/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop133-the-myth-of-america-part-1-in-the-arena/#comments Thu, 09 Mar 2023 17:45:48 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/eb9787da-8702-3cb9-aeee-485d5c8c80f1 Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk begin to examine the theological history of America. They talk about an article covering the recently elected board of Ottawa County, Michigan, why it's important not to look down on the political efforts of Evangelical Christians, the cultural bias of Lutheranism towards conformity, and the anti-Christ nature of the current culture. Show Links -  Politico - What it Looks Like When the Far Right Takes Control of Local Government Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk begin to examine the theological history of America. They talk about an article covering the recently elected board of Ottawa County, Michigan, why it's important not to look down on the political efforts of Evangelical Christians, the cultural bias of Lutheranism towards conformity, and the anti-Christ nature of the current culture.

Show Links -  Politico - What it Looks Like When the Far Right Takes Control of Local Government

Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 3708 676 full BHoP#132 Your Own Ruins BHoP#132 Your Own Ruins https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop132-your-own-ruins/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop132-your-own-ruins/#comments Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/4586bacd-116a-3b41-b077-7e24f0657689 Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk finish their discussion of America's cities, talking about how New York's impression of the world is transmitted through movies, the way that cities decline and how demographics affects that, the influences of race on politics and crime, and the importance of being able to speak plainly about our problems. Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk finish their discussion of America's cities, talking about how New York's impression of the world is transmitted through movies, the way that cities decline and how demographics affects that, the influences of race on politics and crime, and the importance of being able to speak plainly about our problems.

Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk false No 4208 675 full BHoP#131 The World City BHoP#131 The World City https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop131-the-world-city/ https://revfisk.podbean.com/e/bhop131-the-world-city/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:01:00 -0600 revfisk.podbean.com/23614636-db5c-3977-ae1b-db3fa1674038 Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about New York City as they continue exploring the influential cities of America. They discuss the anti-city sentiments of the right, why we will always have cities, the importance of controlling cities, and the control that cities exert over the culture of our country. Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

]]> Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about New York City as they continue exploring the influential cities of America. They discuss the anti-city sentiments of the right, why we will always have cities, the importance of controlling cities, and the control that cities exert over the culture of our country.

Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College

Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

Music thanks to Verny

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