Christendom and the World

Pastor Andrew Preus
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Conversations on the state of the Christian church anchored against the waves of worldly doctrines, both past and present. Christendom is Christ's church as she has existed around the world in various situations throughout various times. The times change, but God's Word remains the same. Join host Pastor Andrew Preus and guests as we discuss how Christ's church on earth strives to maintain sound doctrine and proclaim the gospel in a fallen world. Through topics of church history, current events, and biblical study, Christendom and the World covers various trends the church must face as she stands on the foundation of Christ and his enduring Word.

  1. 3D AGO

    Faith, Hope, and Love in Marriage and Vocation

    What does it mean to live "as if not married"? In this episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus and his wife, Leah Preus, reflect on 1 Corinthians 7 and what it means to live in this passing world with eyes fixed on eternity. From dating and discernment to marriage, vocation, submission, love, and respect, they unpack how faith, hope, and love shape the Christian life. Marriage is not paradise. It is not heaven on earth. It is a temporary vocation through which God exercises our faith, teaches us humility, and forms us in love. Whether single or married, young or seasoned, this conversation calls Christians to live nobly for the Lord — grounded in Christ's righteousness and confident in the inheritance to come. #ChristendomAndTheWorld #ChristianMarriage #FaithHopeLove #1Corinthians7 #BiblicalMarriage #ChristianDating #Vocation #ChristianFamily #Lutheran #LawAndGospel #JustificationByFaith #ChristianLiving #Theology

    1h 5m

  2. FEB 25

    Doctrine vs. Practice: What Comes First?

    Does what we do in church shape what we believe—or does what we believe shape what we do? In this episode of Christendom in the World, we unpack the famous phrase lex orandi, lex credendi ("the law of prayer is the law of belief") and ask a critical question: does practice establish doctrine, or does Scripture establish both? Drawing on church history, including Prosper of Aquitaine and the Reformation, we explore how liturgy, worship, and everyday church practices reinforce what Christians confess—without replacing the authority of God's Word. If doctrine and practice can't be separated, how should Christians think about worship, baptism, communion, and the authority of Scripture today? This episode helps you see why what happens on Sunday morning matters more than you think—and why Scripture must remain the foundation of it all. #ChristendomInTheWorld #ChristianPodcast #LutheranTheology #DoctrineAndPractice #LexOrandiLexCredendi #ChurchHistory #ChristianTeaching #FaithAndWorship

    1h 8m

  3. FEB 18

    The Spirit of the Age vs. the Spirit of Christ with Pastor Collin Duling

    This week on Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus and Pastor Collin Duling discuss the "spirit of the age" and how Christians navigate a world shaped by the internet, cultural trends, and competing voices. From masculinity debates to online algorithms and shifting beliefs, they explore how the modern zeitgeist influences the way we think — often without us realizing it. But while the world is constantly changing, Christ and His Word remain steady. How do Christians avoid being tossed around by cultural trends? What does faithful catechesis look like in the digital age? And why does the Church remain the most grounding place in a chaotic world? Listen in for a thoughtful conversation on discernment, cultural influence, and the unchanging hope found in Christ. #ChristendomAndTheWorld #LutheranPodcast #ChristianLiving #FaithInCulture #SpiritOfTheAge #TheologyMatters #LawAndGospel #ChristianDiscernment

    56 min

  4. FEB 11

    Preaching Christ in Israel: A Conversation with Rev. Sahar Sadlovsky Gold

    This week on Christendom & the World, Rev. Andrew Preus interviews Rev. Sahar Sadlovsky Gold, a Lutheran pastor serving a Hebrew-speaking congregation in Israel. Rev. Gold shares his journey from growing up in a Jewish household to confessing Jesus as the promised Messiah, and how that discovery led him into confessional Lutheran ministry. He reflects on reading the New Testament for the first time, encountering the Gospel, and now proclaiming Christ to Hebrew speakers in Israel through Word and Sacrament. Together, Rev. Preus and Rev. Gold discuss mission to the Jewish people, the importance of justification by faith alone, and why faithful doctrine and historic liturgy matter for teaching and strengthening the Church. This episode offers a unique perspective on evangelism, church planting, and the unity of Christians in Christ across cultures and nations. #ChristendomAndTheWorld #LutheranPodcast #JustificationByFaith #ChristianTheology #GospelCentral

    1h 3m

  5. FEB 4

    Male and Female He Created Them: Identity, the Body, and Christian Freedom

    In this episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus is joined by Pastor Philip Hale to address one of the most pressing cultural questions of our time: identity, the body, and what it means to live as male and female in Christ. Recorded at Concordia Theological Seminary during symposium week, the conversation explores the rise of transgender ideology, gender dysphoria, and modern attempts to redefine identity apart from God's created order. Drawing from Scripture, natural law, and pastoral experience, the discussion contrasts external role-playing with the biblical understanding of vocation, embodiment, and Christian freedom. The episode also unpacks Galatians 3:28, the value of the body as God's gift, and how modern confusion about gender is ultimately rooted in a deeper crisis of meaning, authority, and hope. Rather than offering simplistic answers, this conversation calls Christians back to the goodness of creation, the promise of the resurrection, and the freedom found in Christ—not in self-invention, but in faithful living within the body God has given.   #ChristendomAndTheWorld #ChristianIdentity #MaleAndFemale #TheologyOfTheBody #BiblicalAnthropology #GenderAndFaith #ChristianFreedom #NaturalLaw #CulturalEngagement #LawAndGospel #CreatedOrder #ResurrectionHope

    1h 10m

  6. JAN 28

    Laughing at Folly: Hans Fiene on Comedy, Satire, and Scripture

    In this episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus is joined by Pastor Hans Fiene, creator of Lutheran Satire, for a wide-ranging conversation on humor, satire, and judgment in Scripture. Together, they explore how laughter functions biblically—not as empty entertainment, but as a form of judgment that exposes folly, hypocrisy, and pride. From God laughing at the schemes of the wicked in the Psalms, to the dry and often shocking punchlines found in Jesus' parables, this episode shows how Scripture regularly uses humor to unmask unbelief and reveal truth. Andrew and Hans discuss the difference between comedy and scoffing, dark humor versus perverse humor, and why satire works only when the fool remains the fool. They also examine the distinction between preaching and stand-up comedy—how preaching proclaims what heals, while comedy diagnoses what is broken. Along the way, they reflect on tragedy and comedy, modern satire, the collapse of "new atheism," and why unbelief itself is ultimately absurd. The conversation closes with reflections on Lutheran Satire: its purpose, its limits, and its surprising fruit. This episode is a thoughtful look at why Scripture is often sharper—and funnier—than we expect, and how laughter can serve the truth of the Gospel. #ChristendomAndTheWorld #HansFiene #LutheranSatire #ChristianPodcast #Theology #HumorInScripture #Satire #ComedyAndFaith #BiblicalWisdom #LawAndGospel #ChristianLiving #FaithAndCulture

    1h 12m

  7. JAN 21

    Can Mainline Churches Be Reclaimed? Confession, Fellowship, and the Future of Christendom

    In this episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus is joined by Pastor Jim Wilshusen for a wide-ranging conversation on the nature of the Church, the meaning of confession, and the question many Christians face today: Can liberalized mainline denominations be reclaimed—or is there a time to leave? The discussion engages a recent debate between Roman Catholic apologist Trent Horn and Protestant YouTuber Redeemed Zoomer, using it as a springboard to explore the Lutheran understanding of the visible Church, fellowship, heresy, schism, and the limits of institutional loyalty. Drawing from the history of the Missouri Synod, the Saxon immigration, the Arian controversy, and modern denominational collapse, Pastor Preus lays out a clear confession-centered vision of Christendom in the world. What defines the Church? How much false doctrine is too much? When is separation necessary—and when is it sinful? This episode is a thoughtful and pastoral reflection on unity, truth, and faithfulness in a divided age. Hosted by Pastor Andrew Preus. #ChristendomAndTheWorld #PastorAndrewPreus #Lutheran #ConfessionalLutheran #LCMS #ChristianPodcast #ChurchHistory #AugsburgConfession #FormulaOfConcord #TheologyPodcast #ChristianDoctrine #ChurchUnity #FalseDoctrine #Fellowship #Reformation #VisibleChurch #ChristianTeaching

    1h 2m

  8. JAN 14

    Dating: Don't Be Worldly

    In this week's episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus follows up on last week's conversation, "Dating: Don't Be Stupid," by diving deeper into the realities and pressures of modern dating. From competition among men and rejection to social hierarchies, hypergamy, and cultural explanations rooted in evolutionary theory, Pastor Preus responds with clear biblical wisdom drawn from Proverbs and the teachings of Christ. He contrasts worldly status-seeking with the Christian pursuit of the fear of God, humility, and the fruit of the Spirit. This episode calls Christians to keep their heads, trust in Christ as true wisdom, and seek first the kingdom of God in dating, marriage, and family life.   #ChristendomAndTheWorld #PastorAndrewPreus #ChristianDating #BiblicalWisdom #FearOfGod #ChristianMarriage #FaithAndCulture #Proverbs #ChristianPodcast #Lutheran #GospelTruth Jordan Peterson. Women Date Up And Across Dominance Hierarchies. YouTube, https://youtu.be/N7LN14IpVy0.

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Conversations on the state of the Christian church anchored against the waves of worldly doctrines, both past and present. Christendom is Christ's church as she has existed around the world in various situations throughout various times. The times change, but God's Word remains the same. Join host Pastor Andrew Preus and guests as we discuss how Christ's church on earth strives to maintain sound doctrine and proclaim the gospel in a fallen world. Through topics of church history, current events, and biblical study, Christendom and the World covers various trends the church must face as she stands on the foundation of Christ and his enduring Word.

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  • Creator
    Pastor Andrew Preus
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
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    Christendom and the World

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