Parish Pastor Podcast

This is an audio topical Bible study by an ordained Lutheran pastor, Rev. Greg Volbrecht, serving in rural southern Minnesota. Each episode we tackle a subject, opening up the Holy Scriptures, and working through the topic in light of what God has said to us.

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Episodes

Christian Nationalism 1

Wednesday Feb 14, 2024

Wednesday Feb 14, 2024

This is the introductory episode on Christian Nationalism. We start with some definitions and we spend some time in Genesis, with attention given to the Table of Nations in Chapter 10.

Jews and Judaism 7

Monday Feb 05, 2024

Monday Feb 05, 2024

This is the final episode for this series, and it covers the history of Judaism from AD 70 to today. We talk about how Judaism is a "new" faith in the centuries following the wars against Rome and then the modern state of Israel, Zionism, and how the Church bears witness to Jews today.

Jews and Judaism 6

Thursday Jan 25, 2024

Thursday Jan 25, 2024

In the sixth of this series, we consider what St. Paul says about Jews and Judaism in his Letter to the Romans, with particular attention to Romans 9-11. 

Jews and Judaism 5

Wednesday Jan 10, 2024

Wednesday Jan 10, 2024

This episode goes through the Book of Acts and considers the topic of Jews and Judaism in light of the first Christians in the early Church.

Jews and Judaism 4

Tuesday Jan 02, 2024

Tuesday Jan 02, 2024

This is the fourth in the series on Jews and Judaism. It begins with John Chapter 8 and finishes John's Gospel highlighting this topic.

Jews and Judaism 3

Wednesday Dec 13, 2023

Wednesday Dec 13, 2023

In this episode, we take up the Gospel of St. John. We get through Chapter 8, considering how clearly St. John makes the case that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that only through Him can one come to eternal life.

Jews and Judaism 2

Wednesday Dec 06, 2023

Wednesday Dec 06, 2023

In this second episode on the topic, we work our way mostly through the Gospel of St. Matthew, demonstrating how Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament promises, how He interacts with the Jews, and the implications of His preaching and miracles for all folks.

Jews and Judaism 1

Monday Nov 20, 2023

Monday Nov 20, 2023

One of the struggles for Christians today is how should we speak and relate to Jews and Judaism. Are they just like us, but without Jesus? Separated brothers? This is a brief sketch of the language and history used in the Old Testament and the New to talk about the faithful of God in ancient times.

Creation IV

Tuesday Nov 07, 2023

Tuesday Nov 07, 2023

This is the final episode closing off discussion around the doctrine of Creation, other texts where it is witnessed in the Scriptures, and how many other teachings are tied to this foundation.

Creation III

Tuesday Oct 24, 2023

Tuesday Oct 24, 2023

The third episode dealing with the Creation, finishing up Genesis 2, and talking about Male & Female and Marriage.

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