The Crux of the Matter

Scott Stiegemeyer, Todd Peperkorn
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  • Religion & Spirituality

Lutheran pastors Todd Peperkorn and Scott Stiegemeyer talk shop about ministry in the twenty-first century.

  1. 03/21/2017

    CRUX Episode 68 - Lenten Disciplines

    Lutherans have a strange history when it comes to the traditional disciplines of Lent. In Luther’s day, many of the disciplines, particularly fasting, were often frowned upon because they were so easily abused into works righteousness. But is that the case today? How might our obsession with freedom actually turn into a cover up for evil? Join us for Episode 68 of The Crux of the Matter.

  2. 03/03/2017

    CRUX Episode 67 - Twenty Years in the Ministry

    In episode 67, Scott and Todd discuss twenty years in the pastoral office. What are the highs and lows, what have they learned, what was the best and worst? And why did Kurt Marquart call their situations a "Felicitous inconsistency?" Join us for this episode of The Crux of the Matter.

  3. 02/14/2017

    CRUX Episode 66 - Interpretation and Preaching

    Bible interpretation is somewhat that every pastor engages every day of his ministry. In this episode, Todd and Scott start to tackle the question of how to interpret the Bible, particularly for preaching and teaching. They also talk about Isaiah, the HT unConference, Stephen King’s Dark Tower Series, and the Quick to Listen podcast. Join us for Episode 66 of The Crux of the Matter.

  4. 01/04/2017

    CRUX EPISODE 65 - After Christmas

    The time after Christmas is typically pretty difficult for pastors, at least these pastors. How is it that we reconnect with family, recharge the batteries, and in general reengage with the ministry after an intensive period. Scott and Todd also talk about the Incarnation, Guatemala, and noise-canceling headphones. Take a listen to episode 65 of The Crux of the Matter to find out more.

  5. 10/31/2016

    CRUX EPISODE 64 - Honor Among Pastors

    Ronald Reagan had the 11th commandment for conservatives. Is there a similar standard of conversation among pastors? How do we treat each other? How do we speak about one another to the laity? Is that somehow different from what we do and how we should speak as Christians anyways? Listen in as Scott and Todd try to get at this good question in episode 64 of The Crux of the Matter.

  6. 10/16/2016

    CRUX Episode 63 - Pastoral Care and Politics

    Trump and Clinton, morals and economics, parish membership and political parties. The lines are drawn, but where is Jesus in the midst of all of this madness? Scott and Todd try to untangle the question of pastoral care and politics in episode 63 of The Crux of the Matter. Join us for a listen!

  7. 09/28/2016

    CRUX Episode 62 - Sick Pastors

    How do pastors deal with being sick? It’s the season when children go back to school, and so many pastors struggle with sickness, both short term and long term. Do you cancel classes or worship services? Who looks after you when you are sick? Will the church collapse in upon itself without you? Scott and Todd take a crack at this question and more in to episode 62 of The Crux of the Matter.

  8. 09/09/2016

    CRUX Episode 61 - Mother Teresa

    Mother Teresa was canonized by Pope Francis on Sunday, September 4, 2016. So there's a lot of talk in the media about saints. For Lutherans, this is a mixed conversation. We cling to and hold on to the saints, but we neither worship no pray to them. So what are we to do with a woman like Mother Teresa? John us for Episode 61 of The Crux of the Matter, hosted by Todd Peperkorn and Scott Stiegemeyer.

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Lutheran pastors Todd Peperkorn and Scott Stiegemeyer talk shop about ministry in the twenty-first century.

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  • Creator
    Scott Stiegemeyer, Todd Peperkorn
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2017
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Crux of the Matter