Let's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO Radio

The Rev. Mark Preus Is In: Paganism in the U.S.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -0600

Pastor Mark Preus of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Laramie, Wyoming, joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss paganism in the United States. Learn about St. Andrew's at standrewslaramie.org.

The Rev. Kirk Clayton Is In: Disease

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0600

Pastor Kirk Clayton of Zion Lutheran Church in Mascoutah Ill., joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss disease in the Bible and what Luther said about it.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In: Luther on Violence

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0600

Pastor Wayne Lawrence of St. James Lutheran Church in University City, Mo., joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to talk about what would Luther have to say about recent violence.

The Rev. Lance O'Donnell Is In: COVID Diagnosis

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0600

Pastor Lance O’Donnell of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, joins host Kip Allen to discuss the pastor's battle with COVID and how his faith helped him through the disease.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In: Epiphany

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0600

Pastor William Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss the symbolism and meaning of Epiphany.

The Rev. Mark Preus Is In: Looking Ahead to 2021

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -0600

Pastor Mark Preus of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Laramie, Wyoming, joins Kip Allen on the front porch to look back on 2020 from a Lutheran point of view and discuss what are our hopes for 2021. Learn about St. Andrew's at standrewslaramie.org.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: 12 Days of Christmas

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -0600

Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss the 12 Days of Christmas.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In: Advent

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -0600

Pastor William Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss the meaning of Advent.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In: Worship at Home During Covid-19 (Rebroadcast)

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 15:00:00 -0600

Pastor Wayne Lawrence of St. James Lutheran Church in University City, Mo., joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to talk about worship at home when COVID-19 prevents one from attending church.

This is a rebroadcast from November 20, 2020.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In: Worship at Home During Covid-19

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 15:00:00 -0600

Pastor Wayne Lawrence of St. James Lutheran Church in University City, Mo., joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to talk about worship at home when COVID-19 prevents one from attending church.

The Rev. Kirk Clayton Is In: Friday the 13th

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 15:00:00 -0600

Pastor Kirk Clayton of Zion Lutheran Church in Mascoutah Ill., joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss Friday the 13th and other superstitions.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In: Keep Calm

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 15:00:00 -0600

Pastor William Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss keeping calm in times of stress.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In: What is a Lutheran?

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Pastor Wayne Lawrence of St. James Lutheran Church in University City, Mo., joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to talk about how to answer when someone asks, “What’s a Lutheran?”.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Old Testament Customs

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss the differences between Old Testament customs and practices, and today.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In: Enough Faith

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Pastor William Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss "Do I have enough faith?".

The Rev. Mark Preus Is In: What Makes A Good School

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Pastor Mark Preus of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Laramie, Wyoming, joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss what makes a good school. Learn about St. Andrew's at standrewslaramie.org.

The Rev. Lance O'Donnell Is In: Retirement

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Pastor Lance O’Donnell of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, joins host Kip Allen to discuss what happens when we come to the end of our working lives and consider retirement.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In: When an Unbeliever Dies

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Pastor Wayne Lawrence of St. James Lutheran Church in University City, Mo., joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to talk about when a loved one dies outside of the faith.

The Rev. Kirk Clayton Is In: COVID-19 and Pastoral Burnout

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Pastor Kirk Clayton of Zion Lutheran Church in Mascoutah Ill., joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss how COVID-19 is leading to burn out among pastors.

The Rev. Kirk Clayton Is In: Religious Liberty (Rebroadcast)

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Pastor Kirk Clayton of Zion Lutheran Church in Mascoutah Ill., joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss the latest developments in religious liberty. This is a rebroadcast from July 10, 2020.

The Rev. Kirk Clayton Is In: The New Normal (Rebroadcast)

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Is this the new normal? Pastor Kirk Clayton of Zion Lutheran Church in Mascoutah Ill., joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss what we're experiencing. This is a rebroadcast from August 28, 2020.

The Rev. Kirk Clayton Is In: The New Normal

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Is this the new normal? Pastor Kirk Clayton of Zion Lutheran Church in Mascoutah Ill., joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss what we're experiencing.

The Rev. Mark Preus Is In: Black Lives Matter

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Pastor Mark Preus of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Laramie, Wyoming, joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss Black Lives Matter. Learn about St. Andrew's at standrewslaramie.org.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In: Vocation

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Pastor William Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss vocations.

The Rev. Lance O'Donnell Is In: Be Fruitful

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Pastor Lance O’Donnell of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, joins host Kip Allen to discuss how the front porch to discuss whether Christians must have children.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In: Wearing Masks

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Pastor Wayne Lawrence of St. James Lutheran Church in University City, Mo., joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to talk about what the Bible teaches us about wearing masks during the pandemic.

The Rev. Lance O'Donnell Is In: What Pastors Can Learn From Congregations

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Pastor Lance O’Donnell of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, joins host Kip Allen to discuss what pastors learn from the congregations.

Affects of the Pandemic

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Pastor William Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss other affects of pandemic.

The Rev. Kirk Clayton Is In: Religious Liberty

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Pastor Kirk Clayton of Zion Lutheran Church in Mascoutah Ill., joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss the latest developments in religious liberty.

The Rev. Lance O'Donnell Is In: Happiness in Times of Trouble (Rebroadcast)

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Pastor Lance O’Donnell of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, joins host Kip Allen to discuss how the front porch to discuss happiness in times of trouble.

This is a rebroadcast from June 19, 2020.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In: Sharathon 2020

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Pastor Wayne Lawrence of St. James Lutheran Church in University City, Mo., joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to talk about the significance of the daily ministry of KFUO Radio.

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The Rev. Lance O'Donnell Is In: Happiness in Times of Trouble

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Pastor Lance O’Donnell of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, joins host Kip Allen to discuss how the front porch to discuss happiness in times of trouble.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In: What the Bible Says about Racism

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Pastor Wayne Lawrence of St. James Lutheran Church in University City, Mo., joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to talk about what the Bible has to say about racism.

The Rev. Mark Preus Is In: George Floyd

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Pastor Mark Preus of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Laramie, Wyoming, joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss the killing of George Floyd and subsequent happenings from a Biblical and Lutheran perspective. Learn about St. Andrew's at standrewslaramie.org.

The Rev. Kirk Clayton Is In: Spiritual Counseling

Fri, 29 May 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Pastor Kirk Clayton of Zion Lutheran Church in Mascoutah Ill., joins Kip Allen on the front porch to the increasing need for spiritual counseling and difficulties of providing it in times of isolation.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In: Meaning of Pentecost

Fri, 22 May 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Pastor Wayne Lawrence of St. James Lutheran Church in University City, Mo., joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to talk about the meaning of Pentecost.

Priest, Parent, Prince

Fri, 15 May 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Pastor William Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss priest, parent, and prince.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Concerns of Parishioners

Fri, 08 May 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss the specific concerns of parishioners during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In: Faith and Science

Fri, 01 May 2020 15:34:24 -0500

Pastor William Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss faith and science in today’s world.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In: Communion Elements

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 19:31:56 -0500

Pastor Wayne Lawrence of St. James Lutheran Church in University City, Mo., joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to talk about consecration of the communion elements. Find the LCMS resources, including a message from President Harrison, at lcms.org/coronavirus.

The Rev. Lance O’Donnell Is In: False Idols

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:51:11 -0500

Pastor Lance O’Donnell of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, joins host Kip Allen to discuss how the pandemic is toppling some false idols. Find the LCMS resources, including a message from President Harrison, at lcms.org/coronavirus.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Dual Parish in Time of Pandemic

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 19:09:47 -0500

Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss the intricacies and challenges unique to multi-point parishes during times of pandemic. Find the LCMS resources, including a message from President Harrison, at lcms.org/coronavirus.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In: Worship During Pandemic

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 19:01:35 -0500

Pastor Wayne Lawrence of St. James Lutheran Church in University City, Mo., joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to talk about how pastor and parishioner cope with worship and spiritual resources during the coronavirus pandemic. Find the LCMS resources, including a message from President Harrison, at lcms.org/coronavirus.

The Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison Is In: Responding to Coronavirus

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 12:49:45 -0500

Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, President of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins guest host Andy Bates to discuss how congregations can plan for the coronavirus pandemic, how we respond in love to our neighbors during this time, and the ultimate hope we have in Christ Jesus. Find the LCMS resources, including a message from President Harrison, at lcms.org/coronavirus.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: What it means to be Lutheran

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 17:00:04 -0600

Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins host guest host Andy Bates on the front porch to talk about what what it means to be a Lutheran.

The Rev. Lance O’Donnell Is In: Fantasy in Children’s Media

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:15:42 -0600

Pastor Lance O’Donnell of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, joins host Kip Allen to discuss the benefits or harms of fantasy in children’s books and movies.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In: Why People Skip Church (Rebroadcast)

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 16:34:48 -0600

Pastor Wayne Lawrence of St. James Lutheran Church in University City, Mo., joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to talk about why people skip church. This is a rebroadcast from January 31, 2020.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Death and Resurrection

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 14:12:21 -0600

Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to talk about what happens between death and resurrection.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In: Why People Skip Church

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 15:44:49 -0600

Pastor Wayne Lawrence of St. James Lutheran Church in University City, Mo., joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to talk about why people skip church.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In: March for Life

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 13:28:23 -0600

Pastor William Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss the March For Life and other life issues.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In: It’s All Extreme (Rebroadcast)

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:22:40 -0600

Pastor William Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, and host Kip Allen discuss the misuse of the word “extreme”. This is a rebroadcast from May 24, 2019.

The Rev. Lance O’Donnell Is In: The Fourth Commandment

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 15:42:59 -0600

Pastor Lance O’Donnell of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, joins host Kip Allen to discuss when parent-child relations change and the Fourth Commandment.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In: Christmas Celebration - 2019/12/20

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:29:56 -0600

Pastor William Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss various aspects of the Christmas celebration.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In: How God Guides our Lives - 2019/12/13

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:44:39 -0600

Pastor Wayne Lawrence of St. James Lutheran Church in University City, Mo., joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to talk about how God guides our lives on Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In).

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In: When Life Overwhelms (Rebroadcast) - 2019/12/06

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 13:35:13 -0600

Pastor Wayne Lawrence of St. James Lutheran Church in University City, Mo., joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to talk about when life overwhelms on Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In). This is a rebroadcast from September 13, 2019.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Holiday Blues (Rebroadcast) - 2019/11/29

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 13:22:58 -0600

Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to talk about the Holiday Blues on this episode of Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In). This is a rebroadcast from November 8, 2019.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In: Gluttonous Thanksgiving? - 2019/11/22

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 16:17:50 -0600

Pastor William Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss pivotal moments in life and whether Thanksgiving encourages the sin of gluttony.

The Rev. Lance O’Donnell Is In: Love and Marriage - 2019/11/15

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 16:38:38 -0600

Pastor Lance O’Donnell of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, joins host Kip Allen to discuss the Lutheran view of love and marriage.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Holiday Blues - 2019/11/08

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 18:32:56 -0600

The Rev. Lance O’Donnell Is In: Reformation and All Saints’ Day - 2019/11/01

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 16:11:33 -0500

Pastor Lance O’Donnell of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, joins host Kip Allen to discuss Reformation and All Saints’ Day.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In: Halloween - 2019/10/25

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 16:53:57 -0500

Pastor William Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss all things Halloween.

The Rev. Mark Preus Is In: Extending Life - 2019/10/18

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 17:38:12 -0500

Pastor Mark Preus from St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church and Campus Center in Laramie, Wyoming, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss if it’s ever okay to refuse to extend one’s life. Learn about St. Andrew’s at standrewslaramie.org.

The Rev. Lance O’Donnell Is In: Special Days and Memories - 2019/10/11

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 16:50:15 -0500

Pastor Lance O’Donnell of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, joins host Kip Allen in studio to discuss special days and Lutheran mission.

The Rev. Mark Hawkinson Is In: Prayer - 2019/10/04

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 16:20:53 -0500

Pastor Mark Hawkinson, Public Relations Specialist for KFUO Radio and host of Moments of Assurance, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss prayer.

The Rev. Lance O’Donnell Is In: Joys of Everyday Life - 2019/09/27

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 17:00:56 -0500

Pastor Lance O’Donnell of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, joins host Kip Allen to discuss extraordinary experiences and the majesty of everyday life the people overlook.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In: Lutheran Humor - 2019/09/20

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 17:59:53 -0500

Pastor William Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss Lutheran humor … or the lack thereof.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In: When Life Overwhelms - 2019/09/13

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 13:02:02 -0500

Pastor Wayne Lawrence of St. James Lutheran Church in University City, Mo., joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to talk about when life overwhelms on Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In).

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Contemplating a Call - 2019/09/06

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 15:18:56 -0500

Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to talk about what pastors go through when considering a call.

The Rev. Lance O’Donnell Is In: The Dark Side - 2019/08/30

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 17:29:53 -0500

Pastor Lance O’Donnell of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, joins host Kip Allen to discuss the reality of the ‘Dark Side’.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In: Hearing Sermons - 2019/08/23

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 16:03:07 -0500

Pastor Wayne Lawrence of Saint James Lutheran Church in University City, Missouri, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss when a sermon hits home.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In: Cremation - 2019/08/16

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 15:44:25 -0500

Pastor William Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss questions about cremation and a family crisis.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In: It's All Extreme (Rebroadcast) - 2019/08/09

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 17:45:04 -0500

Pastor William Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, and host Kip Allen discuss the misuse of the word “extreme.” This is a rebroadcast from May 24, 2019.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: 67th Regular Convention of the LCMS - 2019/08/02

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 16:00:59 -0500

Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss the 67th Regular Convention of the LCMS on today’s Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In).

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In: Church Politics - 2019/07/26

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 15:11:46 -0500

Pastor William Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, and host Kip Allen discuss conscience, listening, and church politics.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In: It's All Extreme (Rebroadcast) - 2019/07/19

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 16:45:03 -0500

Pastor William Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, and host Kip Allen discuss the misuse of the word “extreme.” This is a rebroadcast from May 24, 2019.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In: Long-Term Grief - 2019/6/28

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 16:24:44 -0500

Pastor Wayne Lawrence of Saint James Lutheran Church in University City, Missouri, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss dealing with long-term grief .

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Summer Families - 2019/6/21

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 17:41:38 -0500

Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss parent and child relationships during the summer on today’s Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In).

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Secular Religion - 2019/6/14

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 16:50:12 -0500

Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss secular religion on today’s Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In).

The Rev. Lance O'Donnell Is In: Planning for Change - 2019/06/07

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 15:53:16 -0500

Pastor Lance O’Donnell of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, joins host Kip Allen to discuss the importance of thinking and planning for the adjustments God makes in our lives.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In: Pastoral Expectations - 2019/05/31

Fri, 31 May 2019 17:11:25 -0500

Pastor Wayne Lawrence of Saint James Lutheran Church in University City, Missouri, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss what a parishioner expects of a pastor.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In: It's All Extreme - 2019/05/24

Wed, 29 May 2019 10:46:18 -0500

Pastor William Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, and host Kip Allen discuss the misuse of the word “extreme”.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Pushing LGBT Agenda on Christians - 2019/05/17

Fri, 17 May 2019 16:03:58 -0500

Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss the latest legislative attempt to push the LGBT agenda on Christians.

The Rev. Lance O’Donnell Is In: Unforgivable Sin? - 2019/05/10

Mon, 13 May 2019 16:08:11 -0500

Pastor Lance O’Donnell of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, joins host Kip Allen to discuss whether some sins worse than others if a single sin is enough for damnation.

The Rev. Lance O’Donnell Is In: Parables - 2019/05/03

Fri, 03 May 2019 17:31:31 -0500

Pastor Lance O’Donnell of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, joins host Kip Allen to discuss why Jesus speaks in parables so frequently in the New Testament.

Friday Sharathon Edition - 2019/04/26

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 18:11:57 -0500

On Sharathon today, Rev. Mark Femmel and Rachel Bomberger join Sarah Gulseth to talk about the mission of KFUO Radio and encourage you to support us. Give today at kfuo.org/sharathon.

The Rev. Lance O’Donnell Is In: Feeling Mortal - 2019/04/05

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 15:29:49 -0500

Pastor Lance O’Donnell of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, joins host Kip Allen to discuss lessons from learning of their own mortalities. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In: End of Life - 2019/03/29

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 16:17:31 -0500

Pastor Wayne Lawrence of Saint James Lutheran Church in University City, Missouri, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss how should Lutherans prepare for end of life on today’s Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In) Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Rural Ministry - 2019/03/22

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 15:51:06 -0500

Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss the joys and challenges of rural ministry on today’s Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In). Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Witnessing God's Love - 2019/03/15

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 15:07:17 -0500

Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss how to explain to a non-believer about God’s love and mercy on today’s Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In). Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Bigotry - 2019/03/08

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 14:25:03 -0600

Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss anti-semitism and bigotry on Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In). Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In: Heresy - 2019/03/01

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 16:23:44 -0600

Pastor William Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, and host Kip Allen discuss heresy. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Mark Preus Is In: Hate - 2019/02/22

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 15:24:19 -0600

Pastor Mark Preus from St. Andrew's Lutheran Church and Campus Center in Laramie, Wyoming, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss hate on today’s Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In). Learn about St. Andrew's at standrewslaramie.org. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Gender Neutral Parenting - 2019/02/15

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 14:23:51 -0600

Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss the latest trend of gender neutral parenting. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In: Lutheran Fun - 2019/02/08

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 15:33:30 -0600

Pastor Wayne Lawrence of Saint James Lutheran Church in University City, Mo., discuss Lutheran fun on today’s Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In) Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Lance O'Donnell Is In: Feeling Down - 2019/02/01

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 15:47:45 -0600

Pastor Lance O’Donnell of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, joins host Kip Allen to discuss ‘Are You SAD?’ Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In: Jumping to Conclusions - 2019/01/25

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 15:28:43 -0600

Pastor William Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, and host Kip Allen discuss jumping to conclusions on today’s Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In). Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Lance O’Donnell Is In: March for Life in Washington, D.C. - 2019/01/18

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 17:43:07 -0600

Pastor Lance O’Donnell of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, joins host Kip Allen to discuss the March for Life in Washington, D.C., and how the current political culture is on the side of pro-life. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In: Biblical View of Life - 2019/01/11

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 14:24:49 -0600

Pastor Wayne Lawrence of Saint James Lutheran Church in University City, Missouri, joins Kip Allen on the front porch for a discussion on the Biblical view of life on today’s Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In). Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Mark Preus Is In: Christmas Hymns - 2018/12/21

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 14:56:56 -0600

Pastor Mark Preus from St. Andrew's Lutheran Church and Campus Center in Laramie, Wyoming, discusses lost Christmas hymns. Learn about St. Andrew's at standrewslaramie.org. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Lance O’Donnell Is In: Technology, Youth, and the Church - 2018/12/14

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 15:37:41 -0600

Pastor Lance O’Donnell of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, joins host Kip Allen to discuss how Lutherans traditionally make use of technology to spread the Gospel and also understanding youth language and culture as it relates to the church. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In: Voting - 2018/12/07

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 13:19:28 -0600

Pastor William Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, and host Kip Allen discuss the Lutheran approach to voting. This is a rebroadcast from November 2, 2018. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Genesis - 2018/11/30

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 16:39:19 -0600

Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, and host Kip Allen discuss questions concerning the Book of Genesis. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In: What's a Lutheran? (Rebroadcast) - 2018/11/23

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 16:57:54 -0600

Pastor Wayne Lawrence of Saint James Lutheran Church in University City, Mo., joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss how to answer when someone asks ‘What’s a Lutheran?’ This is a rebroadcast from November 9, 2018. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Lance O’Donnell Is In: Masculinity - 2018/11/16

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 16:28:10 -0600

Pastor Lance O’Donnell of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, joins host Kip Allen to discuss masculinity. What does the Bible say about it? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In: What's a Lutheran? - 2018/11/09

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 16:25:37 -0600

Pastor Wayne Lawrence of Saint James Lutheran Church in University City, Mo., joins Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss how to answer when someone asks ‘What’s a Lutheran?’ Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In: Voting - 2018/11/02

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 15:51:00 -0500

Pastor William Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, and host Kip Allen discuss the Lutheran approach to voting. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Lance O’Donnell Is In: Halloween & Reformation - 2018/10/26

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 16:21:06 -0500

Host Kip Allen and Pastor Lance O’Donnell of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, discuss Halloween, it’s significance, why Luther chose that date, and funny Halloween stories. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In - 2018/10/19

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 16:37:54 -0500

Pastor Wayne Lawrence of Saint James Lutheran Church in University City, Missouri and Lutheran Young Adult Corps volunteer Ian Burger discuss how to keep young people in the church. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Mark Preus Is In: Forgiveness - 2018/10/12

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 15:42:59 -0500

Pastor Mark Preus from St. Andrew's Lutheran Church and Campus Center in Laramie, Wyoming, discusses the nature of forgiveness with host Kip Allen on Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In). Learn about St. Andrew's at standrewslaramie.org. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In: Marriage, Vocation, and Identity - 2018/10/05

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 15:44:49 -0500

Pastor Bill Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, and host Kip Allen discuss the difference between co-habitation and fornication. What is the role of marriage? Also, they discuss the phases of life and the danger of letting your vocation become you identity. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Due Process - 2018/09/21

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 15:38:29 -0500

Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, and host Kip Allen discuss what Scripture says about due process. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Craig Donofrio Is In: Do Lutherans have Humor? - 2018/09/14

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 16:02:51 -0500

Rev. Craig Donofrio, pastor of Saint James Lutheran Church in Cleveland, Ohio, and program host Kip Allen discuss whether Lutherans have sense of humor (or any emotions at all). Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In: Reason, Rationality, and Religion - 2018/09/07

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 15:46:12 -0500

Pastor Bill Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss reason, rationality and religion on today’s Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In). Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In - 2018/08/31

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 16:02:21 -0500

Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, and host Kip Allen discuss when a pastor needs a pastor. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In - 2018/08/24

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 16:12:57 -0500

Kip Allen sits down with Pastor Wayne Lawrence of Saint James Lutheran Church in University City, Missouri, and discuss taking pleasure from an enemy’s misfortune. What does Scripture say about it? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In: Depression - 2018/08/17

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 14:33:21 -0500

Pastor Bill Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, joins host Kip Allen on the front porch to discuss depression: it’s causes, treatments and effects, both from a physical and spiritual viewpoint on today’s Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In). Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Angels - 2018/08/10

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 15:27:55 -0500

Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa, and host Kip Allen discuss what angels are and what happens to us when we die. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Lance O’Donnell Is In - 2018/08/03

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 15:16:04 -0500

Host Kip Allen and Pastor Lance O’Donnell of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, discuss how God heals spiritual hurts, preparing for a family death and preparing for your own passing. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In - 2018/07/27

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 15:37:06 -0500

How does your pastor prepare his sermon for Sunday? Why is chanting the liturgy the preference of some pastors? Pastor Wayne Lawrence from St. James Lutheran Church in University City, Missouri, joins guest host Andy Bates to talk about these topics on today’s episode. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Craig Donofrio Is In: Being Saint and Sinner - 2018/07/20

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 15:44:26 -0500

Rev. Craig Donofrio, pastor of Saint James Lutheran Church in Cleveland, Ohio, and program host Kip Allen discuss the concept of being simultaneously a saint and sinner, why Craig converted to Lutheranism and how God uses bad experiences for good. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Bad People and Nihilism - 2018/07/13

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 15:52:42 -0500

Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa and host Kip Allen discuss how bad people and actions can result in good. They also discuss the danger of nihilism and despair on Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In). Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In: American Independence - 2018/07/06

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 16:57:00 -0500

Pastor Bill Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, and host Kip Allen discuss American independence in the light of Scripture. Was the Revolution sinful because the colonists revolted against civil authority? Did the Fourth Commandment require allegiance to England? Is the Constitution compatible with Scripture? What would Luther think of our form of government? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In: Catastrophic Life Events - 2018/06/29

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 15:45:28 -0500

Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa and host Kip Allen discuss how Christians should reacts to catastrophic news, such as learning of a terminal illness, on Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In). Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Lance O’Donnell Is In: When People Fall Away - 2018/06/22

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 16:00:52 -0500

Sadly, many people fall away from the church. Why does this happen? What are the causes? Many of these lapsed Christians later rediscover their need for God and his message. Join Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In) host Kip Allen and Pastor Lance O’Donnell from Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin in the discussion. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Mark Preus Is In: Suicide in America - 2018/06/15

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 14:52:33 -0500

Suicide has been in the news lately with prominent people taking their own lives. Suicide in the United States is on the rise, with nearly 45,000 thousand people ending their own lives each year. It’s the second leading cause of death for people between the ages of 10 and 34. Suicide touches the lives of many. What causes it and what should we as Christians do about it? Host Kip Allen speaks with Pastor Mark Preus from St. Andrew's Lutheran Church and Campus Center in Laramie, Wyoming, about suicide on today’s episode. Learn about St. Andrew's at standrewslaramie.org. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

Let’s Talk! The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In - 2018/06/08

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 16:38:45 -0500

Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa and host Kip Allen discuss religious liberty and the implications of the Masterpiece Cakeshop Supreme Court Case on Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In). Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Lance O’Donnell Is In - 2018/06/01

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 14:54:36 -0500

Pastor Lance O’Donnell just had his son graduate from high school and his daughter from 8th grade. How does a parent feel at such a moment? What are the challenges, hopes and desires? We live in a media age. How do these young people interact with the Gospel and digital media? Join Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In) host Kip Allen and Pastor Lance O’Donnell from Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin in the discussion. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In: The Royal Wedding - 2018/05/25

Fri, 25 May 2018 15:23:08 -0500

Pastor Bill Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, and host Kip Allen talk about the Royal Wedding, including why we as Americans should care about a royal event, why we as Lutherans should care about an Anglican wedding ceremony, and the universal message from this event. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In - 2018/05/18

Fri, 18 May 2018 16:02:34 -0500

A recent demographic study revealed the LCMS is overwhelmingly white, about 95%. Why is the LCMS not appealing to the African-American Community? Host Kip Allen discusses this issue with Pastor Wayne Lawrence from St. James Lutheran Church in University City, Missouri. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In: Mother's Day Edition - 2018/05/11

Fri, 11 May 2018 14:13:11 -0500

Mother’s Day weekend is here. Rev. Bill Cwirla from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, and host Kip Allen sit on the front porch and talk about mothers, including what the Bible says, their role in the world, and some personal stories from Kip and Bill. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Lance O’Donnell Is In - 2018/05/04

Fri, 04 May 2018 16:09:08 -0500

There’s more to a church than just a building for worship. A church makes many contributions to its community and society in general. Host Kip Allen talks with Pastor Lance O’Donnell about the church’s impact on a community on today’s episode. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In - 2018/04/27

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 15:49:05 -0500

Ailing former First Lady Barbara Bush announced that she would no longer seek medical treatment, but only accept comfort care until the end. How should we respond as Christians to end-of-life decisions? Host Kip Allen and guest Pastor Bill Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, talk about it on this week's episode. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

Let’s Talk! The Pastor Is In: Sharathon Friday Edition - 2018/04/20

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 18:19:39 -0500

Hear Kip Allen and Rev. Mark Hawkinson talk about about why they love KFUO Radio and why you should support our mission during Sharathon 2018! Give now! Call (800) 730-2727 or (314) 821-0850 to give via phone. Text KFUO to 41444 to receive a message to complete your donation. Visit kfuo.org/sharathon to give online. KFUO Radio: Christ for you. Anytime, anywhere!.

Let’s Talk! The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In - 2018/04/13

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 15:25:44 -0500

When did Jesus realize his true nature and what was to be his fate? The Bible only covers Jesus’ birth, when He and his family visited Jerusalem when he was 12, and the final three years of his life. What does Scripture say about Jesus knowing his divinity? Pastor Andrew Preus of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa and host Kip Allen discuss this issue on Let’s Talk! (The Pastor Is In). Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In - 2018/04/06

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 14:00:05 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. William Cwirla from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California. He and host Kip Allen dive into Lutheran stereotypes and how true they really are. Today's program is a rebroadcast from March 2, 2018. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In - 2018/03/23

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 15:30:55 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. William Cwirla from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California. He and host Kip Allen dive into whether Luther was an anti-Semite and the Synod’s official position on anti-Semitism. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann Is In - 2018/03/16

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 15:48:52 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann, professor of systematic theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. He and host Kip Allen discuss if a Christian is ever morally justified in using violence and whether it’s ever justified. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In - 2018/03/09

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 16:11:11 -0600

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Wayne Lawrence from St. James Lutheran Church in University City, Missouri. Today's conversation covers whether Christians can support political leaders they don't agree with or who seem to have very flawed characters, what repentance really means, how God can use flawed vessels to do His Will and how Evangelicals should respond. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In - 2018/03/02

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 15:39:49 -0600

We welcome guest pastor Rev. William Cwirla from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California. He and host Kip Allen dive into Lutheran stereotypes and how true they really are. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In - 2018/02/23

Fri, 23 Feb 2018 16:13:45 -0600

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Wayne Lawrence from St. James Lutheran Church in University City, Missouri. Someone told Program Host Kip Allen that the Bible never mentions hell or eternity. He and Pastor Wayne Lawrence prove that person wrong. They also talk about the main differences between the person who was born Lutheran and the one who converted. Pastor Lawrence says “zeal” is one difference. Today's program is a rebroadcast from January 12, 2018. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

Let’s Talk! The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In (Evil & Justice) - 2018/02/16

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 15:55:08 -0600

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. He and host Kip Allen talk about the school shooting in Parkland, FL, what justice really means, justice versus vengeance, and forgiving our enemies. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

Let’s Talk! The Rev. Lance O’Donnell Is In - 2017/12/09

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 16:13:58 -0600

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Lance O’Donnell from Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following topics: Sexual abuse, the Larry Nassar case, Rachel Denhollender's testimony, the difference between justice and vengeance, why forgiveness doesn't mean escape from punishment, and the true nature of repentance. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In - 2018/02/02

Fri, 02 Feb 2018 15:15:27 -0600

We welcome guest pastor Rev. William Cwirla from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California. He and host Kip Allen dive into sexual ethics, consent in relationships, and the gift of sexuality in marriage. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Mark Preus Is In - 2018/01/26

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 16:30:04 -0600

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Mark Preus from St. Andrew's Lutheran Church and Campus Center in Laramie, Wyoming. Learn about St. Andrew's at standrewslaramie.org. Rev. Preus and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: Is a funeral also for the dead? Do we pray for the dead? Is cremation wrong? Is organ donation acceptable? How can we be ready for death? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors. Music for "Let's Talk! The Pastor Is In" is Rev. Fred Baue's rendition of "All Glory, Laud, and Honor" on his album "The Great Dance, Church Music for Guitar." Find this album and more of Rev. Baue's music and books, including his latest, "The Pilgrim" at PergolaPress.com.

Let’s Talk! The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In (Mortality) - 2018/01/19

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 14:59:38 -0600

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. He and host Kip Allen dive into questions about mortality, death, funerals, Church Triumphant & Militant, and dying in Christ. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In - 2018/01/12

Fri, 12 Jan 2018 16:16:13 -0600

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Wayne Lawrence from St. James Lutheran Church in University City, Missouri. Someone told Program Host Kip Allen that the Bible never mentions hell or eternity. He and Pastor Wayne Lawrence prove that person wrong. They also talk about the main differences between the person who was born Lutheran and the one who converted. Pastor Lawrence says “zeal” is one difference. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In: All About Christmas - 2018/01/05

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 12:04:10 -0600

We welcome guest pastor Rev. William Cwirla from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California. He and host Kip Allen dive into Christmas traditions and symbolism, the 12 Days of Christmas, how Christianity assimilates pagan symbols and customs, the meaning behind holly and ivy, Luke's symbolism of lambs, the 3 Magi, and the significance of the Magi’s gifts. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In - 2017/12/22

Fri, 22 Dec 2017 17:17:22 -0600

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: Why do so many people get depressed around Christmas, which is supposed to be a happy time for family and the church? How do we handle loneliness? How do people without Christian faith fully understand creation? How do we understand First Article gifts? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In (Advent) - 2017/12/15

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 17:47:05 -0600

We welcome guest pastor Rev. William Cwirla from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California. He and host Kip Allen dive into what Advent is, the meaning of the season, the customs including nativity scenes, Christmas trees, prayers, and family stories. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

Let’s Talk! The Rev. Lance O’Donnell Is In: Two Kingdoms - 2017/12/08

Fri, 08 Dec 2017 17:10:29 -0600

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Lance O’Donnell from Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. He and host Kip Allen dive into the topic of "Two Kingdoms" doctrine. God rules both this world and the next, but what is the role of government? Can it regulate religion? What about the church? What is its obligation to the state? Should it control the state? Martin Luther had some definite thoughts on these questions. It’s called the "Two Kingdoms" doctrine. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

Let’s Talk! The Rev. Dr. Jeff Gibbs Is In (The Anger Episode) - 2017/12/01

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 10:54:16 -0600

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Dr. Jeff Gibbs, Professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO. He and host Kip Allen talk about anger, what it is, why we feel anger, if we sin when we’re angry, and how we can handle it. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In - 2017/11/24

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 17:29:06 -0600

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: What do dogs teach us about God? Is standing and giving "testimony" right for a Lutheran? Can you say you let God into your heart, or is He already there? Is Baptism as human decision or divinely guided? Why is there differing language in the Apostle' and Nicene Creeds? Today's program is a rebroadcast from November 3, 2017. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In - 2017/11/17

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 16:28:25 -0600

We welcome guest pastor Rev. William Cwirla from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following: Thanksgiving traditions How to respond to evil like the church shooting in Texas Does the devil take over people who do evil? Backlash against prayer in the aftermath of tragedies Where is God in the midst of tragedy? Social media and isolation Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Mark Hawkinson Is In - 2017/11/10

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 17:16:48 -0600

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Mark Hawkinson, Donor Care Coordinator and host of Moments of Assurance on Worldwide KFUO. Today’s program is a rebroadcast from April 28, 2017. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: How do I tell my non-LCMS friends that they can’t take communion with me? From listener Jeff: “Why do LCMS minsters refer to themselves sometimes as Pastor and sometimes as Reverend?” From listener James: “What is the danger of giving more authority to the office of the ministry or the voter’s assembly than scripture affords?” From listener Robert: “I heard an argument that Jesus could not be Messiah, because he would need a blood relation to David. Due to Jesus’s virgin birth, there’s no blood relation. How do we respond to that?” From listener Bill: “If someone is convicted of a serious crime and sentenced to death, but an innocent person dies for that person, on a natural level that’s a double injustice. How do I justify that in my mind, with Jesus’s innocent death for my guilt?” From listener James: “Talk about the parable of the frogs and the duck, that Pastor Hawkinson talked about on the Lutheran Hour some years ago.” What are angels? What is the fate of those who commit suicide? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In - 2017/11/03

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 17:58:55 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: What do dogs teach us about God? Is standing and giving "testimony" right for a Lutheran? Can you say you let God into your heart, or is He already there? Is Baptism as human decision or divinely guided? Why is there differing language in the Apostle' and Nicene Creeds? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In - 2017/10/27

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 17:56:03 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. William Cwirla from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: From listener Bill: What does it mean when Genesis 1 says we're made in the image of God? What happens to the image of God after the fall? How do we resist over-indulging in First Article gifts? I know suicide is wrong, but is it okay to tell a elderly loved one that it's okay to let go and die? Will I recognize my family in heaven? Will I want to see them again? Will the soul be separated from the body at death? Where does the soul go? What do we do about people who say they have seen glimpses of heaven in near-death (or clinical death) experiences? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In - 2017/10/13

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 17:23:21 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: What does it mean to be a Lutheran? What is communion for a Lutheran, versus what a Catholic believes? How do we talk about the office of the Pope as antichrist? Does a Lutheran have to be a creationist? What about all of the naysayers of creationism? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In - 2017/10/06

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 17:33:01 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. William Cwirla from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: What is evil? Are things evil in themselves? What’s the difference between theology and ideology? What is anarchy and eugenics? How do we find good in evil? How do people use tragedies to billboard their causes and why is that annoying? Why is evil so attractive? Why do kids get lost after confirmation? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In - 2017/09/29

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 15:39:18 -0500

W welcome guest pastor Rev. Wayne Lawrence from St. James Lutheran Church in University City, Missouri. Today’s program is a rebroadcast from September 15, 2017. Pastor Lawrence and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: How is Jamaica doing after Hurricane Harvey? How does a disaster bring us out to help our neighbors? Is that the Holy Spirit moving in us? Why do disasters happen? Do the good worldly times actually become back spiritual times? What’s the difference between propitiatory sacrifice versus eucharistic sacrifices? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Philip Zielinski Is In - 2017/09/22

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 16:06:32 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Philip Zielinski from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Valley City, Ohio. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: From Jeff in Tampa: Tips or ways to help prepare for Sunday Divine service. From Sarah: Preachers often mention that God (or Jesus) is with us in hard times. So how do we tell He is really there? Often, there is the sense of total isolation that surrounds every moment. From Ryan in Atlanta: A friend recently posted on social media, "When we say we’re waiting on God, He’s usually waiting on us." I know this is not what we would teach in Lutheranism, but how would you address this? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In - 2017/09/15

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 16:43:52 -0500

W welcome guest pastor Rev. Wayne Lawrence from St. James Lutheran Church in University City, Missouri. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: How is Jamaica doing after Hurricane Harvey? How does a disaster bring us out to help our neighbors? Is that the Holy Spirit moving in us? Why do disasters happen? Do the good worldly times actually become back spiritual times? What’s the difference between propitiatory sacrifice versus eucharistic sacrifices? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Fritz Baue Is In - 2017/09/08

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 14:19:21 -0500

We welcome guest Rev. Fritz Baue, retired pastor from St. Louis, MO. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: Do we worship with music? How does literature apply to worship? Is it a worship tool? Why do we do good works or acts of mercy? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Nabil Nour Is In - 2017/09/01

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 12:57:04 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Nabil Nour, third vice president, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: Is there good in the midst of bad? What good can come from a disaster such as a hurricane or death? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Philip Zielinski Is In - 2017/08/25

Fri, 25 Aug 2017 17:06:26 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Philip Zielinski from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Valley City, Ohio. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: From listener Kay Reed: Why do pastors take communion before the congregation? What is the role of elders in communion distribution? From a listener: What are some resources for a Lutheran teaching in a public school? How does vocation fit into this? How do we respond to the LGBTQIA+ definitions? How do we respond to people who say that if you oppose gay marriage you're a bigot? Find the First Liberty resources for schools at firstliberty.org/rights/religious-liberty-protection-kit-for-students-and-teachers. Find the Faith & Family episode "Christian Kids in Public Schools" at kfuo.org/2016/09/13/faf-2016-09-13. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Mark Preus Is In - 2017/08/18

Fri, 18 Aug 2017 16:23:28 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Mark Preus from St. Andrew's Lutheran Church and Campus Center in Laramie, Wyoming. Learn about St. Andrew's at standrewslaramie.org. Rev. Preus and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: What happens in marriages of different faiths? What do other denominations believe about original sin and the devil being present in the world? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors. Music for "Let's Talk! The Pastor Is In" is Rev. Fred Baue's rendition of "All Glory, Laud, and Honor" on his album "The Great Dance, Church Music for Guitar." Find this album and more of Rev. Baue's music and books, including his latest, "The Pilgrim" at PergolaPress.com.

The Rev. Philip Zielinski Is In - 2017/08/11

Fri, 11 Aug 2017 16:21:08 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Philip Zielinski from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Valley City, Ohio. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: What is our response as Christians to the morality or immorality of this world? How do we know when a war or armed response is justified? How does natural law fit into this? What does Luther say about war and conflicts? What about the "right" side doing immoral things in war? For our German Lutheran ancestors, how could they fight for the Nazi cause? What about assassination, or the targeting of a specific individual? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In - 2017/08/04

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 18:18:30 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. William Cwirla from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: What is a just war? What is a Christian’s responsibility to the secular world as a soldier? What about methods that might be immoral that have moral results, i.e. strategic bombing in WW II to end the war, or Sherman’s devastation of Georgia that ended the Civil War and slavery? How do we respond as Lutherans when our non-Lutheran friends say that God speaks to them? What happened at the recent LCMS Worship Institute held at Concordia University Chicago? What was of interest to the layman? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In - 2017/07/28

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 17:23:13 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: Do we overthink the Bible? Do things ever not translate well into English? What is the message of the Bible? How do you have faith like a child? What’s the most difficult question a parishioner has asked? Does the Hebrew word "fear" have a different connotation than the English word? What’s the easiest question to answer as a pastor? Why did the centurion in John 13 humble himself before Jesus? Did Jesus recognize the authority of Rome to crucify him? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Mark Hawkinson Is In - 2017/07/21

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 17:38:48 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Mark Hawkinson, Donor Care Coordinator and host of Moments of Assurance on Worldwide KFUO. He, special guest Sarah Gulseth, and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: How often does a Christian need to go to church? Does it have to be Sunday? How often should we go to the Lord’s Supper? How is the liturgy arranged the way it is? How do we arrive at the church calendar? Will I be asked hard questions before the Throne of God? What happens to people who lived before Christ? What is mission work? How can we witness to our friends? How can we use social media to witness to our friends? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Philip Zielinski Is In - 2017/07/14

Fri, 14 Jul 2017 17:30:59 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Philip Zielinski from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Valley City, Ohio. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: Gluten free communion wafers. What does scripture say? Wine or grape juice? Is the Bible specific? What should a parishioner do if there is a problem with gluten or alcohol? Must the wine be taken from a common cup, or are separate cups acceptable? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In - 2017/07/07

Fri, 07 Jul 2017 16:26:40 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. William Cwirla from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: Is anger wrong? How is it different from rage? What is righteous anger? Does social media make people more angry? How do you deal with anger, as individuals and society? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Lance O'Donnell Is In - 2017/06/30

Fri, 30 Jun 2017 16:49:52 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Lance O’Donnell from Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. He and guest host Andy Bates dive into the following questions: Why are questions about communion so common? What are sacraments? How are baptism and communion sacraments? What is pietism? What are the different confessions of different denominations regarding the sacraments? Where does that leave us as Christians? What does it undermine if a Lutheran would commune with another denomination? From listener Denise: "Does it harm our faith to commune at a different denomination? Are there "safe" denominations for a Lutheran to commune with? Is it okay if different elements are used, if we approach the table with the proper understanding of the elements?" From listener Cheryl: "Does it matter if you use Bible study materials or attend Bible studies that are from other denominations?" Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Philip Zielinski Is In - 2017/06/23

Fri, 23 Jun 2017 15:57:34 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Philip Zielinski from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Valley City, Ohio. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: Do you run into misconceptions and myths about Christians and other people of faith? Should Christian faith disqualify someone from civil service? (Related to Senator Bernie Sanders questioning) How should small businesses handle doing business with people whose lifestyles they don't agree with? How do we as Christians respond to discrimination of other Christians? What are your favorite parts of the church service? Is it different for a pastor baptizing an older child or adult rather than a baby? What's the difference between Lutheran and Roman Catholic view of Holy Communion? How do Lutherans view the bread and wine differently than other denominations? Why do we have closed communion? How do you tell someone they can't take communion? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In - 2017/06/16

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 16:42:38 -0500

W welcome guest pastor Rev. Wayne Lawrence from St. James Lutheran Church in University City, Missouri. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: What is the history of St. James in University City? From listener James: "Any tips for us regular folk in the congregation on getting the most out of hymn singing? I’m not musically-inclined but do enjoy singing. I find myself spending time trying to sing on pitch or correctly singing the melody, rather than focusing on the beautifully rich and meaningful lyrics that fly right by!" What’s the story behind the bell tower at St. James Lutheran Church? How do you help recovering alcoholics take communion? Does a Lutheran have to believe in 6-day creation? What is creation vs. intelligent design vs. evolution? Young Earth vs Old Earth? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In - 2017/06/09

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 17:00:34 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: Are dual-parish arrangments like the arrangements years ago with traveling pastors among American settlers? Who is the Andrew Preus family, and what are your hobbies? What is the Biblical role of children in the life of a Christian? Is it sinful for a Lutheran to marry and not want children? If children are an integral part of marriage, what of older people past child-bearing age marrying? Does the 4th Commandment still apply to older children? Is it wrong to remove monuments that honor people in history? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In - 2017/06/02

Fri, 02 Jun 2017 15:33:57 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. William Cwirla from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: Are boycott or buycott efforts by Christians justified? What does the Bible say about Christian freedom? What makes a person gay? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Philip Zielinski Is In - 2017/05/26

Fri, 26 May 2017 16:51:22 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Philip Zielinski from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Valley City, Ohio. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: What is the difference between apostle and disciple? What is the exact number of apostles? Is it okay to pray with people of different faiths? What’s the right way to use social media to spread the gospel? What about someone asking for prayer on social media? How are pastors selected? i.e. calling as opposed to casting of lots, trusting God Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Mark Preus Is In - 2017/05/19

Fri, 19 May 2017 16:13:40 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Mark Preus from St. Andrew's Lutheran Church and Campus Center in Laramie, Wyoming. Learn about St. Andrew's at standrewslaramie.org. Rev. Preus and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: When my departed wife and current wife meet in heaven, what will happen? Listener question from Jeff in Florida: Is communion called "communion" because Jesus’s body and blood commune with us, or that the elements commune with each other, or is it something else? How can an alcoholic approach taking wine at communion when he’s afraid of relapsing? What happens to the body and blood from before the Words of Institution to after the Words? Why should we practice closed communion? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors. Music for "Let's Talk! The Pastor Is In" is Rev. Fred Baue's rendition of "All Glory, Laud, and Honor" on his album "The Great Dance, Church Music for Guitar." Find this album and more of Rev. Baue's music and books, including his latest, "The Pilgrim" at PergolaPress.com.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In - 2017/05/12

Fri, 12 May 2017 16:22:51 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: When unbelievers do good things, is that to show us as Christians what we could do? What does it mean to be a morally good unbeliever? How do you explain tragedy or death to a child? How do parents explain divorce to their children? How do you deal with not knowing whether or not your parents (or another loved one) is saved? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In - 2017/05/05

Fri, 05 May 2017 15:35:28 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. William Cwirla from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: What does the Bible say about prolonging life with medical help and the flipside, refusing treatment for a medical issue? Is it pleasing to God to make use of this body after death, as in donating the body to scientific research? Is cremation a bad thing? What happens to the body between death and resurrection? We believe life begins at conception. Is the soul created at conception, or does it exist before conception and then is brought into this new life? Do you think differently now that you’re older? Would you want to be young again? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Mark Hawkinson Is In - 2017/04/28

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 17:29:54 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Mark Hawkinson, Donor Care Coordinator and host of Moments of Assurance on Worldwide KFUO. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: How do I tell my non-LCMS friends that they can’t take communion with me? From listener Jeff: “Why do LCMS minsters refer to themselves sometimes as Pastor and sometimes as Reverend?” From listener James: “What is the danger of giving more authority to the office of the ministry or the voter’s assembly than scripture affords?” From listener Robert: “I heard an argument that Jesus could not be Messiah, because he would need a blood relation to David. Due to Jesus’s virgin birth, there’s no blood relation. How do we respond to that?” From listener Bill: “If someone is convicted of a serious crime and sentenced to death, but an innocent person dies for that person, on a natural level that’s a double injustice. How do I justify that in my mind, with Jesus’s innocent death for my guilt?” From listener James: “Talk about the parable of the frogs and the duck, that Pastor Hawkinson talked about on the Lutheran Hour some years ago.” What are angels? What is the fate of those who commit suicide? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Philip Zielinski Is In - 2017/04/07

Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:25:55 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Philip Zielinski from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Valley City, Ohio. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: Is body donation and cremation forbidden for Christians? Will we be family units in heaven? How will our bodies be in heaven? What will the time between this world and the be like for those who have already passed? Does the Bible give descriptions of heaven and hell? How can I understand different translations of the same Bible verses? Does the language of the writers of the Books of the Bible affect how they wrote? Lutheran Service Book 757 is a hymn that is pertinent to this discussion "Lord it belongs not to my care." Find the text from The Lutheran Hymnal at lutheran-hymnal.com/lyrics/tlh527.htm. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In - 2017/03/31

Fri, 31 Mar 2017 15:13:35 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: Regarding Corporate Confession in the Divine Service, when I say "I'm heartily sorry for my sins," and yet I keep sinning, does that mean I'm not sorry for my sins? Question from a listener: How can I get my wife to give Lutheranism, and the local LCMS church, a fair chance? She is very much into a non-denominational marketing church that is more about entertaining than actually talking about Scripture. Not only that, but I strongly disagree with some of their teachings and I'm worried about what my kids are picking up as a result. She says she doesn't like the service at my church. Find the resources mentioned here: lutheranism101.com, My First Catechism at cph.org and The Lutheran Difference at cph.org. How important is it for there to be children within a marriage? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Mark Preus Is In - 2017/03/24

Fri, 24 Mar 2017 16:12:54 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Mark Preus from St. Andrew's Lutheran Church and Campus Center in Laramie, Wyoming. Learn about St. Andrew's at standrewslaramie.org. Rev. Preus and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: Associated Press quote regarding Church of the Holy Sepulchre that houses the tomb from which Jesus rose to heaven. Why did Jesus descend into hell? Can anything be done to keep religious reporting truthful? Is a liberal arts education useful? Find Rev. Preus's suggested book, "The Devil Knows Latin" by E Christian Kopff, at Amazon.com. What is intelligent design and does it fit with Christian theology? What is the role of pets? Will we have pets in heaven? What questions does Pastor Preus get from college students - baptism, order of creation, broken families, career/vocation, etc. Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors. Music for "Let's Talk! The Pastor Is In" is Rev. Fred Baue's rendition of "All Glory, Laud, and Honor" on his album "The Great Dance, Church Music for Guitar." Find this album and more of Rev. Baue's music and books, including his latest, "The Pilgrim" at PergolaPress.com.

The Rev. William Cwirla Is In - 2017/03/17

Fri, 17 Mar 2017 17:07:29 -0500

We welcome guest pastor Rev. William Cwirla from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: What is the nature of marriage? How is marriage different from civil unions? What are the differences and similarities between men and women in God’s plan? Why are only men ordained? Are there contradictions in the Bible? If Christianity is opposed to slavery, why do some biblical passages seem to condone it? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

The Rev. Andrew Preus Is In - 2017/03/10

Fri, 10 Mar 2017 17:09:28 -0600

We welcome guest pastor Rev. Andrew Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: How often do I need to go to church? How often do I need to take communion? Do we need to have confession and absolution in every service? Is "drive-by" communion an acceptable practice? Why does it feel strange? Should elders be giving the elements? Do good people who are not Christians go to hell? Are near-death experiences real things? Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.

Debut Program! The Rev. Wayne Lawrence Is In - 2017/03/03

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 15:06:21 -0600

For our debut program, we welcome guest pastor Rev. Wayne Lawrence from St. James Lutheran Church in University City, Missouri. He and host Kip Allen dive into the following questions: Is it okay to be cremated? What about organ or body donation? Are civil marriages recognized by the church? Are interfaith marriages okay? I took communion once in different church. Am I forgiven?
Send us your questions! Email letstalk@kfuo.org with your questions for our guest pastors.