Category: Podcasts

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This week on HT-Radio, Pr. Buetow kicks off a series on the 10 Commandments with an introduction to the Law. What is the Law? What do the commandments give? How does this all tie into Jesus. How do we use the Law? Pr. Buetow answers all those questions and more in the first half of the episode. Then Pr. Borghardt and Jon talk about some exciting HT news, are joined by Sandra Ostapowich for a Conference update and take a look at the Psalm for Reminiscere.

If you have questions or topics that you’d like discussed on HT-Radio email them to radio@higherthings.org or send a text to 936-647-3235.

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In episode 223 of HT-Radio Pr. Borghardt and Jon record after midnight again! During the first segment they are joined by Higher Things Conference Coordinator Sandra Ostapowich who shares the breaking conference news that From Above – Purdue is full! Then Pr. Borghardt asks her to answer some questions on women’s ordination and how women can serve the church. In the final segment Pr. Borghardt talks about the focus of the Lenten season being Jesus and not you.

If you have questions or topics that you’d like discussed on HT-Radio email them to radio@higherthings.org or send a text to 936-647-3235.

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Blessed Lent to you! This week Pr. Borghardt and Jon are joined by the Rev. Mark Buetow to talk about all things Lent. Fasting, temptation, prayer and Jesus for you! If you have questions or topics that you would like covered on our radio program or in a video short email them to radio@higherthings.org or send a text message to 936-647-3235.

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This week on HT-Radio Pr. Borghardt and Jon are joined by the Rev. Bruce Keseman. Pr. Keseman is pastor of Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in Freeburg, IL. Pr. Keseman goes through the gospel lesson for Sexagesima the parable of the sower. During Free Time Jon asks a question about recent happenings in the LCMS. Is it okay to pray with people who believe differently? Worship? Preach the Gospel to unbelievers? Pr. Borghardt gives his take and points Jon and you to Jesus Christ Crucified for you.

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Original HT-Radio co-host, Patrick Sturdivant, joins Pr. Borghardt and Jon to talk about recent movies and what to look forward to this year. Then during Free Time Jon decides to continue the topic of movies and ask Pr. Borghardt about whether we should look for Christ figures in movies even if they fall apart. Finally, during the final segment of the episode, Pr. Borghardt tries to explain what Pre-Lent is to Jon. Oh yeah.. and if you listen closely you might be able to hear Jon playing a recorder. If you have questions or topics that you would like discussed on HT-Radio email them to radio@higherthings.org or send a text to 936-647-3235.

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In episode 219 of HT-Radio, Pr. Borghardt and Jon are joined by Rev. Sam Schuldheisz. Pr. Schuldheisz is associate pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Huntington Beach, CA. Pr. Schuldheisz talks about The Hobbit movie before Pr. Borghardt lets him get to his scheduled topic of the Office of the Holy Ministry.

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“You are the Christ,” Peter answers when Jesus asks “Who do you say that I am?” This week Pr. Borghardt and Jon are joined by Pr. Brent Kuhlman, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Murdock, NE. Pr. Kuhlman talks about the confession of St. Peter as he goes through the Mark 8 text. He says that the confession given to St. Peter is the same confession given to the Church today. In the last segment, Pr. Borghardt and Jon clear up some misconceptions about Pr. Borghardt’s article in the Winter Issue of Higher Things Magazine. In Christ all leaders are gift and God works all things out for your good.

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Happy New Year! Blessed Epiphany! This week on HT-Radio Pr. Borghardt and Jon are joined by Rev. Mark Buetow who talks about all things Epiphany. He talks about the visit of the magi and their gifts. He talks about God’s promise for all people even Gentiles. Then Pr. Borghardt and Jon have some Free Time and talk about one of their favorite Epiphany Hymns, “O Morning Star How Fair and Bright.”

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Merry Christmas! This week HT-Media takes over to talk about the Nativity and the names of the Messiah. Rev. Mark Buetow and Stan Lemon join Pr. Borghardt and Jon Kohlmeier in this Christmas episode of Higher Things. Stan points out that Christmas and the name of Jesus don’t mean anything for us without flesh and blood.

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In episode 215 of HT-Radio Pr. Borghardt is very proud of himself for buying new jeans. After talking about how “hip” they are, Pr. Borghardt and Jon are joined by Sandra Ostapowich to talk about Mary. They go through Luke 1 and the annunciation account to talk about what the proper view of Mary is and what the annunciation means for the church.