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God's Grace flows from His Word

  1. JUN 12

    Episode 87 – Frederick the Wise Part 4

    Evan Gaertner and Mike Yagley continue a discussion about Frederick the Wise’s ability to protect Martin Luther from the combined pressure of the pope and the emperor. This episode largely focuses on the events of 1518. After Luther posted his 95 Theses, the Church wasted no time in seeking to silence him. Pope Leo X […]

    55 min

  2. MAY 25

    Episode 86 – Frederick the Wise Part 3

    Frederick the Wise: Reluctant Protector of the Reformation In this episode, Mike Yagley and Evan Gaertner explores how Frederick the Wise’s relationship with Martin Luther evolved between 1516 and 1518. Though initially angered by Luther’s sermons against indulgences and relics, Frederick gradually reconsidered his stance—thanks in part to his advisor George Spalatin and Luther’s mentor […]

    44 min

  3. FEB 24

    Episode 85 – Frederick the Wise Part 2

    Mike Yagley and Evan Gaertner continue the story of Frederick the Wise, the Elector of Saxon. From his birth in 1463 to his rise as a strategic ruler and devout leader, Frederick navigated political rivalries, financial struggles, and religious reform. Learn how he transformed Wittenberg into a center of learning and faith, laying the groundwork […]

    55 min

  4. JAN 9

    Special Edition Episode Lutheran Luncheon Club Recorded on January 8, 2025

    Evan Gaertner presented to the Lutheran Luncheon Club in Detroit on January 8, 2025. Mike was unavailable, which is probably why Evan messed up the name of the town that Martin Luther was born in and died in. There was no beer break in this recording before a live audience.

    38 min

  5. 12/10/2024

    Episode 84 – Frederick the Wise Part 1

    Evan Gaertner and Mike Yagley begin a new unit on Grace on Tap. This podcast will take some episodes to explore the people who were not theologians during the Reformation but still significantly contributed to it. This episode introduces Frederick the Wise. In 2015, Sam Wellmen wrote the ultimate English biography of this noble, Frederick […]

    34 min

  6. 10/03/2024

    Episode 83 – Luther’s Letters giving advice in times of epidemic and famine Part 2

    Mike Yagley and Evan Gaertner continue a look at how Martin Luther guided spiritual care and concern for people through letters. This episode reviews a letter written by Luther in November 1527 to John Hess. The letter is about whether Christians are obligated to stay during a time of plague. Beer Break Soft Parade by […]

    46 min

  7. 09/02/2024

    Episode 82 – Luther’s Letters giving advice in a time of Epidemic or Famine Part 1

    In 1527, the plague arrived in Wittenberg and Breslau. Dr. Martin Luther wrote letters to give guidance to leaders during this time of pestilence. We previously discussed Luther’s letter to John Hess in Episode 55. This episode is more specifically looking at the character, context, and counsel of these letters. We start by looking at […]

    41 min

  8. 08/05/2024

    Episode 81 – Luther’s Letters of Comfort to the Grieving

    Evan Gaertner and Mike Yagley discuss Dr. Martin Luther’s letters that he wrote to provide consolation to those bereft by grief. Through these letters, we find how Luther applied the Law and the Gospel to the caretaking of souls when the grief of sadness had become overwhelming. The letters referenced in this podcast will be […]

    41 min
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God's Grace flows from His Word

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    Grace on Tap
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    88
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