On The Line

Bryan Stecker
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On The Line

OTL is the Lutheran, Long-Form podcast that engages Theology and Culture. New Episodes Every Monday!

  1. Jeff Hemmer: How the Industrial Revolution Broke the Family & Gender Roles

    9H AGO

    Jeff Hemmer: How the Industrial Revolution Broke the Family & Gender Roles

    ​​Rev. Jeff Hemmer is an LCMS pastor serving in St. Louis and a leading voice on recovering godly masculinity within the Church. He is the author of "Man Up! The Quest for Masculinity," a bold theological call to men to embrace their created vocation with courage, responsibility, and faithfulness. With pastoral insight and cultural clarity, Hemmer addresses the crisis of manhood in today’s world through the lens of Scripture and Lutheran theology. Check Out Our New Website! https://onthelin...

    2h 6m
  2. Hans Fiene: Jewish-Christian Tension, Misguided Zeal, & Overcoming Depression

    MAR 31

    Hans Fiene: Jewish-Christian Tension, Misguided Zeal, & Overcoming Depression

    Rev. Hans Fiene is the pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Crestwood, Missouri. He is the creator of Lutheran Satire, a multimedia project that uses humor to teach and defend the Christian faith. A graduate of Indiana University and Concordia Theological Seminary, Rev. Fiene has served congregations in Colorado and Illinois before beginning his service at Prince of Peace in June 2020. He also contributes to The Federalist and WORLD, where he writes on cultural and religious issues fr...

    2h 13m
  3. Dr. Adam Koontz: Aliens, Conspiracies, and Revitalizing Lutheranism

    MAR 24

    Dr. Adam Koontz: Aliens, Conspiracies, and Revitalizing Lutheranism

    Check Out Our New Website! https://ontheline.net/ Support The Launch of LIT- https://institute.ontheline.net/donation/ ​Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz is a Lutheran pastor and theologian currently serving at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. A 2014 graduate of Concordia Theological Seminary (CTS), he previously pastored congregations in Lititz and Myerstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Koontz earned his Ph.D. in Religion from Temple University in 2020, focusing on the imitation of Paul in the G...

    2h 36m

  4. MAR 17

    Jeff Schwarz and Todd Wilken: Issues Etc. Reveals Shocking True Story Behind Cancellation

    Check Out Our New Website! https://ontheline.net/ Support The Launch of LIT- https://institute.ontheline.net/donation/ Todd Wilken is a Lutheran pastor and hosts the radio program Issues, Etc., which he has led since 1998. He graduated from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis with a Master of Divinity degree. He served as a parish pastor in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) for nine years before transitioning to radio ministry. He serves as assistant pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in ...

    1h 54m
  5. Rev. Ben Ball: Why More Young Lutherans Are Identifying As “Traditional”

    MAR 10

    Rev. Ben Ball: Why More Young Lutherans Are Identifying As “Traditional”

    🎧 Welcome to Episode 64 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧 Rev. Benjamin Ball serves as the Second Vice President of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), bringing years of pastoral experience and theological leadership to his role. Committed to confessional Lutheran doctrine, he supports the Synod in its mission to uphold biblical truth and strengthen congregations. His work emphasizes faithful preaching, catechesis, and the engagement of laity in the life of the Church. 🔗 Stay Connected w...

    1h 45m
  6. Dr. Stephen Pietsch: What is Happening in the Australian Lutheran Church?

    MAR 3

    Dr. Stephen Pietsch: What is Happening in the Australian Lutheran Church?

    🎧 Welcome to Episode 63 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧 Dr. Stephen Pietsch is an associate professor of Practical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, specializing in pastoral care, counseling, and the pastoral theology of Martin Luther. Before joining the faculty in 2023, he served at Australian Lutheran College, where he taught and held leadership roles in pastoral formation and chapel ministry. With nearly two decades of parish ministry experience, Pietsch’s research bridges t...

    1h 24m
  7. Rev. Daniel Broaddus: Mind-Blowing Discussion on The Bible

    FEB 24

    Rev. Daniel Broaddus: Mind-Blowing Discussion on The Bible

    🎧 Welcome to Episode 62 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧 🔗 Stay Connected with Us! Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes looks and more updates: https://www.instagram.com/otl_podcast_ Join our Facebook community to engage with other listeners: https://www.facebook.com/onthelinepod 💖 A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by: Trinity Lutheran Waconia: A Local Chuch With A Global Mission. Discover more about their mission at https://trinitywaconia.org/ LCEF:...

    2h 31m
  8. Rolf Preus: Catholics & Lutherans on Justification, Sanctification, & Atonement

    FEB 17

    Rolf Preus: Catholics & Lutherans on Justification, Sanctification, & Atonement

    🎧 Welcome to Episode 61 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧 Rev. Rolf Preus graduated from Concordia Theological Seminary (CTS), Fort Wayne, IN, with a Master of Divinity in 1979 and a Master of Sacred Theology in 1987. Ordained on July 1, 1979, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, Minnesota, he served Lutheran congregations across Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Montana before retiring on August 9, 2020. A dedicated theologian and educator, Rev. Preus has taught theology at Concordia...

    1h 37m
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    OTL is the Lutheran, Long-Form podcast that engages Theology and Culture. New Episodes Every Monday!

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    • Creator
      Bryan Stecker
    • Years Active
      2023 - 2025
    • Episodes
      68
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      © 2025 On The Line
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