The Lutheran Worship Podcast

Center for Worship Leadership

Join Rev. Steve Zank and Kip Fox from the Center for Worship Leadership at Concordia University Irvine as they explore the beauty and depth of Lutheran worship. Reflecting CWL’s mission to encourage, equip, and empower leaders of worship, each episode moves from theology to practice, connecting the church’s heritage with the realities of leading worship in today’s diverse contexts.

  1. 2 ngày trước

    Confession & Absolution: Forms

    In this episode, Kip and Steve explore the history and theology of confession and absolution in Lutheran worship. They trace two major traditions, including the Mecklenburg and Saxon forms, examining their development, translation, placement within the service, and influence on later Lutheran practice. Along the way, they consider how variations in these historic forms reveal important theological distinctions and shed light on the confession and absolution used in Lutheran worship today.

  2. 20 thg 8

    The Three Cultures of Worship Songwriting: Involvement

    In this episode, Kip and Steve continue their exploration of the three cultures of songwriting, focusing especially on the involvement approach and the importance of congregational participation. They consider what motivates people to sing, how knowing the congregation should shape song selection, and the value of simplicity and repetition. The conversation also explores the distinction between fides qua and fides quae, and how both faith’s content and the act of believing can inform the songs the church sings.

  3. 12 thg 8

    The Three Cultures of Worship Songwriting

    In this episode, Kip and Steve explore three cultures that shape how music is written and experienced: Mastery, Consumer, and Involvement. They examine the assumptions and goals behind each approach and consider how cultural context affects the way songs are written, performed, and received. The conversation focuses especially on the challenge of writing involvement-oriented songs for congregational singing and why understanding these cultures matters for those who write music for the church.

  4. 5 thg 8

    Inside the 2026 WALi Summit

    In this episode, Kip and Steve preview the upcoming Worship Arts Leader Initiative (WALi) Summit and the vision behind gathering worship leaders from across the church. They discuss the three core competencies of worship leadership, the importance of fostering unity across traditional and contemporary worship contexts, and the value of building a community of encouragement and shared learning. The conversation also highlights practical workshops, meaningful conversations, and a renewed focus on the spiritual and mental well-being of those who lead the church’s worship.

  5. 29 thg 7

    Lutheran Response to NAR: Final Reflections

    In this episode, Kip and Steve continue their examination of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) by exploring the ethical and theological claims of the Prosperity Gospel. They discuss how prosperity teaching shapes expectations about wealth, success, and the Christian life, while also considering its influence on worship and congregational song. Through a Lutheran lens, they evaluate representative songs, reflect on the theology behind them, and consider why careful discernment is essential for faithful worship and pastoral care.

  6. 22 thg 7

    Lutheran Response to NAR: Faith

    In this episode, Kip Fox and Steve Zank are joined by Rev. Dr. Robert Kolb to continue comparing the theology of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) with the Lutheran Confessions. Together, they examine the differing understandings of faith, healing, and sin, exploring how these theological differences shape pastoral care, Christian living, and the believer’s confidence in God’s promises. The conversation also reflects on the role of doctrine in forming both worship and everyday life.

  7. 15 thg 7

    Lutheran Response to NAR: The Theology of the Cross

    In this episode, Kip Fox and Steve Zank are joined by Rev. Dr. Robert Kolb as they continue their Lutheran response to the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). Together, they explore Luther’s distinction between the theologian of the cross and the theologian of glory, emphasizing trust in God’s faithfulness, the centrality of Word and Sacrament, and the way Christians encounter God through His promised means.

  8. 8 thg 7

    Lutheran Response to NAR: Prosperity

    In this episode, Kip Fox and Steve Zank are joined by Rev. Dr. Robert Kolb as they continue their examination of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) movement. Together, they compare these theological claims with the Lutheran Confessions, exploring suffering, God’s proper and alien work, and the danger of making religion revolve around human success and fulfillment. The conversation reflects on how the theology of the cross offers a distinctly Lutheran response and reorients worship around Christ’s gifts rather than human achievement.

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Join Rev. Steve Zank and Kip Fox from the Center for Worship Leadership at Concordia University Irvine as they explore the beauty and depth of Lutheran worship. Reflecting CWL’s mission to encourage, equip, and empower leaders of worship, each episode moves from theology to practice, connecting the church’s heritage with the realities of leading worship in today’s diverse contexts.

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  • Nhà sáng tạo
    Center for Worship Leadership
  • Năm hoạt động
    2026
  • Tập
    30
  • Xếp hạng
    Sạch
  • Bản quyền
    © 2025 Center for Worship Leadership

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