The Red Letter Disciple

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Welcome to Red Letter Disciple, a podcast to challenge you and your church to be greater disciples of Jesus so that together we can unleash the greatest and fullest expression of Jesus possible. When we do, when we truly live as disciples of Jesus, the world will never be the same! Your host, Pastor and author Zach Zehnder, will guide you through some incredible conversations with world-class disciples. Let’s do this.

  1. 6D AGO

    122: Mart Thompson | Everything You Need to Know About the SMP Program & Why the New Policies Matter

    Dr. W. Mart Thompson, Director of the SMP Program at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis joins Zach to explain how SMP works, who it’s for, why it exists, and what outcomes the LCMS should actually expect—cutting through confusion in a convention year. To access the show notes, please visit www.redletterpodcast.com.

    1h 8m

  2. FEB 2

    121: Why the SMP Program Works—and Naming the False Binaries Failing the LCMS | Tim Ahlman

    Tim Ahlman returns on the podcast to discuss pastoral formation, trust, division, and his new book Confessing Jesus’ Mission. A candid, hopeful conversation about the future of the LCMS and the work still ahead. To access the show notes, please visit www.redletterpodcast.com.

    1h 4m

  3. JAN 26

    120: How Michael Zeigler Prepares Sermons, Memorizes Scripture, and Preaches to Millions

    Michael Zeigler of Lutheran Hour Ministries joins Zach to talk sermon prep, Scripture memory, pastoral formation, preaching in a studio vs. a sanctuary, and how digital media, even AI, can faithfully serve the Church. To access the show notes, please visit www.redletterpodcast.com.

    58 min

  4. JAN 19

    119: Pastoral Formation, Opportunity Cost, and the Future of LCMS Pastors — with Jack Kalleberg

    Jack Kalleberg joins Zach to discuss pastoral formation, leadership development, and the hidden costs shaping the future of the LCMS—exploring opportunity cost, SMP, online formation, and what the church needs next. To access the show notes, please visit www.redletterpodcast.com.

    1h 21m

  5. JAN 12

    118: Why Luther’s Doctrine of Vocation Still Matters — Gene Veith

    Dr. Gene Veith joins Zach for a rich and hope-filled conversation about vocation, ordinary life, and where God is really at work. Gene Veith is an author, longtime professor, and one of the most influential Lutheran thinkers of the last several decades. To access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.

    1h 5m

  6. JAN 6

    117: The Tension Between Synod and Congregations in the LCMS | with Dr. Todd Jones

    Dr. Todd Jones joins Zach to explore pastoral formation, ecclesiology, and the growing tension between Synod and the local church in the LCMS—drawing from C.F.W. Walther and decades of ministry experience. To access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.

    1h 16m

  7. 2025-12-29

    116: SMP Pastors, Pathways, and the Future of the LCMS — with Matt Popovits

    Matt Popovits joins Zach for an honest conversation on pastoral formation, SMP, LCMS leadership, preaching, AI, and mission. Matt shares his journey, why pathways must expand, and the wild story of how he won Wheel of Fortune. Visit www.redletterpodcast.com for more.

    1h 25m

  8. 2025-12-23

    115: What Joe Rogan Gets About Men (That the Church Often Misses) - with Bryan Stecker

    Pastor Bryan Stecker joins Zach to discuss why men are returning to faith, what Joe Rogan reveals about today’s masculine search for meaning, the power of habits, and how the church can form stronger men in a digital age. Visit www.redletterpodcast.com for more.

    1h 9m
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Welcome to Red Letter Disciple, a podcast to challenge you and your church to be greater disciples of Jesus so that together we can unleash the greatest and fullest expression of Jesus possible. When we do, when we truly live as disciples of Jesus, the world will never be the same! Your host, Pastor and author Zach Zehnder, will guide you through some incredible conversations with world-class disciples. Let’s do this.

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  • Creator
    Red Letter Living, LLC
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    130
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Red Letter Living, LLC
  • Show Website
    The Red Letter Disciple

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