Join Pastor George Borghardt and sidekick Jon Kohlmeier and an assortment of guests each week in this blast from the past archives of Higher Things Radio.
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Tune in to the 21st episode of Higher Things Radio, when Pastor Borghardt will interview The Rev. Mark Buetow of Bethel Lutheran Church in Du Qoin, IL and the Internet Service Executive of Higher Things (that makes him Pastor Borghardt’s boss) on the Law. Can Pastor Buetow handle such a cutting-edge topic and still point us to the Gospel and Christ crucified? Tune in and listen to Pastor Borghardt and Pastor Buetow discuss the Law.
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In the 20th episode of Higher Things Radio Pastor Borghardt will interview The Rev. Marcus Zill, the founder of Higher Things, current Christ on Campus Executive and Pastor of St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Laramie, WY. Pastor Borghardt will interview Pastor Zill on Evening Prayer, they’ll talk about what a prayer office is the nature and the Gospel of this special prayer service in the Lutheran tradition. Tune in and listen to Pastor Zill deliver the Gospel in yours ears, and if you’re lucky you’ll get to catch both Pastor Zill and Pastor Borghardt singing the versicles of Evening Prayer in authentic American Idol-style.
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In Episode 19 Pastor Borghardt will call up frequent guest The Rev. David Kind of University Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, MN to talk about Epiphany and the lectionary as a whole. Pastor Kind will take us through this short and often forgot season, point us to the Gospel in the wise men coming to see Jesus as well as the Gospel in Jesus Baptism and His revelation to all of mankind. Pastor Kind will also cover the Wedding at Cana and the Transfiguration, so you’ll get a whole lot of Jesus in this episode! Lastly, Pastor Borghardt will talk with Pastor Kind about the coherency of the church year and the unity in Christ we have as we progress through the year.
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In the first episode after the new year Pastor Borghardt reminds the HT-Radio-Nation that he has ruled as royal champion over all of HT Fantasy Football. Then lest you not take us serious, Pastor Borghardt calls up frequent guest Sandra Ostapowich in “Dear Madre” where you the listener poses Madre with a relevant question about life in today’s world. Today’s question will touch on the issues of birth control, and whether or not it’s a sin if your doctor places you on it? Madre will deal with the question and point us to the Gospel with this very sensitive question. Next another frequent guest, Rev. William Cwirla joins HT-Radio to talk about the 12 days of Christmas and all the wonderful hymnody in the Lutheran Service Book. We’ll here about ALL of his favorites and be shown the Gospel in these greatest hymns for the season. Lastly, because we can’t end without first wierding you out Pastor Borghardt and Patrick will give you some ryhmes from the movie Wild Wild West. Tune in, you can’t miss! Blessed New Year to you from Higher Things Radio!
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Merry Christmas! On the second day of Christmas the church celebrates the martyrdom of St. Stephen. Seems like a morbid way to start a season where we’re celebrating Jesus’ birth, but never fear Rev. Rick Stuckwisch of South Bend, IN is near! Together with Pastor Borghardt, Pastor Stuckwisch will direct us to the Gospel in St. Stephen’s martyrdom and what it means during this season of Christ’s Nativity. So after your belly is plenty full with Christmas-Turkey and you’ve opened all the gifts under the tree tune in to Higher Things Radio in your ears and on your iPod this Christmas!
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It’s begining to look a lot like Christmas in Conroe! Episode 16 opens up with The Rev. Brent Kuhlmann of Murdock, NE and the Vice President of Higher Things discussing with Pastor Borghardt the Incarnation of Christ. Pastor Kuhlman will talk about Christ coming down to us in the lowly form of human flesh in order that He might deliver us from our sin. He’ll point us back to the promises in the Old Testament which tell us of this coming as well as to the manger where we’ll find the body of Jesus Christ. In the last segment before Christmas will close with The Rev. Marcus Zill of Laramie, WY and the Christ on Campus Executive of Higher Things will discuss the Lukan Narrative from the Annunciation all the way through the Shepherds seeing Chris. And finally, a Blessed Christmas to you and your family from Higher Things!
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In a special wintery edition of Higher Things Radio, Episode 15 opens with Pastor Borghardt singing “It’s beginning to look a lot like Advent…” Can you imagine, snow in beautiful Conroe, Texas? Without delay, Pastor Borghardt opens interviewing The Rev. William Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, CA and the President of Higher Things. Pastor Cwirla sticking with the season will go through the Advent Hymnody of the Lutheran Service Book and discuss the beautiful theology represented by these hymns as they point to our Lord’s deliverance into human flesh for the salvation of mankind. After covering ALL of Pastor Cwirla’s favorite Advent hymns, Pastor Borghardt will call up The Rev. Joel Fritsche to talk about everybody’s favorite guy, John the Baptist. Make way for the Lord, as Pastor Fritsche will direct us to put our eyes on Jesus and He comes to us this Advent. Lastly in a strange twist of events, Pastor Borghardt will torture… errr, serenade one of his youth group members with a rendition of “Hark, the Glad Sound”. You’ll end this episode thinking how awesome Chris Loemker’s organ playing is and also wondering… Who is chuckles?
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In an Advent 1 episode, Pastor Borghardt opens up this weeks program with a monologue on our Lord coming to us and our preparation for His arrival. Prepare for the King by receiving His gifts! Then Pastor Borghardt will interview The Rev. David Kind of University Lutheran Chapel in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Advent. Pastor Kind will direct us to prepare by repenting of our sin and preparing for our Lord to deliver Himself in flesh and blood. He’ll teach us how Advent is a penitential season which reminds us of the Old Testament Prophecies that our Lord fulfilled by taking on flesh and blood in a manger. Lastly, in a Moment with Madre, Sandra Ostapowich of Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Loveland, Colorado will deal with dating issues. Tune in and find out if Sandra can direct us to the Gospel and Christ Crucified.
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Happy Thanksgiving! On a special turkey day episode Pastor Borghardt will open up with a monologue on giving thanks, particularly for our Lord Jesus Christ who delivers us from sin, death and the devil. Then Pastor Borghardt will interview The Rev. Rick Stuckwisch of South Bend, IN about the end of the Church Year. As we celebrate the Last Sunday of the Church Year and approach Advent how does Christ deliver Himself to us? Pastor Stuckwisch will show us the Gospel. In the final segment Pastor Borghardt will interview the host of “Sarah’s Daughters”, a new progrtam on Pirate Christian Radio, and also frequent guest on Higher Things Radio – Sandra Ostapowich about dating older men. Is it good, bad, what do you think? Listen to Sandra as she deals with this sensitive issue and points us back to Christ and Him crucified.
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In the 12th episode of Higher Things Radio Pastor Borghardt will open with a monologue and deliver the Gospel in these last Sundays of the Church year. While the world is getting ready for Christmas Shopping, Christians are busy getting ready for Christ’s coming. In preparation for our Lord’s coming Pastor Borghardt will interview regular guest, Rev. Brent Kuhlman on Holy Absolution. Ironicaly, after learning all about Holy Absolution, Pr. Borghardt calls Rev. Jonathan Fisk for “Is This a Sin?” Tune in to find out if Pr. Fisk can handle the hot seat.
