Category: Podcasts

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In the 26th episode of Higher Things Radio and the first ever Lenten episode Pastor Borghardt opens with a sort of ashey monologue. Reminiscent of Pastor Borghardt’s Ash Wednesday Sermon, he’ll point us to Christ crucified and suggest that this Lent you give up your sins, fast from your sinful nature and give them up to the Cross where Jesus will answer for them on Good Friday. Oh and fasting isn’t so bad either… Lastly, Pastor Borghardt will interview The Rev. David Kind of University Lutheran Chapel and a member of the Board of Directors of Higher Things on Ash Wednesday. Pastor Kind will explain to us why we use ashes, where they come from and point us to the Gospel in the ashes this Blessed Lententide. Tune in for another great episode of Higher Things Radio!

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In the 25th episode of Higher Things Radio the man behind the scenes, the one, and the Chicago Cubs fan in Wisconsin, Jon Kohlmeier fills in as Pastor Borghardt’s assistant in this special Aluminium edition of Higher Things Radio. Pastor Borghardt will interview The Rev. Bruce Keseman of Freeburg, IL and a Board of Direct for Higher Things on the Parable of the Whinery (Matt. 20). Lastly, in the segment “Is this a sin?” Pastor Borghardt will ask The Rev. William Cwirla of Hacienda Heights, CA and the President of Higher Things to respond to some questions on the “S” word. Tune in and find out what Pastor Cwirla has to say about sexual sins and find out how uncomfortable he can make Pastor Borghardt!

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In Episode 24 we are in Pre-Lent and having fun while we do it. Pastor Borghardt will sit down with The Rev. Brent Kuhlman of Murdock, NE and the Vice President of Higher Things to talk about repentance. Pastor Kuhlman will get us ready for the Pre-Lent season by setting us up for the theme of Lent, repentance. Pastor Kuhlman will point us to the Gospel in repentance and teach us what proper repentance is.

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Everyone likes to talk about women, and there are no exceptions to that rule here at HT-Radio. In the 23rd episode of HT-Radio Pastor Borghardt will skip his monologue, for fear of being like everyone else and talking about women when they’re not around, and instead jump right into an interview with frequent guest Sandra Ostapowich of Loveland, CO and the Secretary of Higher Things. Pastor Borghardt will discuss with Sandra the role of women and what a godly vocation for women is. Sandra will point us to the Gospel and Christ crucified and answer burning questions like… Is parenting the only Godly vocation for a woman? Can Godly women go to college? What does God thing if I’m a woman and I don’t want to stay home? Sandra will tackle all of these tough questions and more and still keep our eyes on the Cross. Lastly, Pastor Borghardt will call up Rev. Joel Fritsche, an Admissions Counselor at Pastor Borghardt’s Alma mater Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and a Board of Director for Higher Things to talk about the Transfiguration. Pastor Fritsche will take us deep into the Old Testament and explore what’s actually going on at the Mount.

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In the 22nd episode of Higher Things Radio Pastor Borghardt interview Sandra Ostapowich of Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Loveland, CO and the Higher Things Secretary about relationship and more specifically abuse in relationships. Sandra will talk about fear in abuse, manipulation and how to get yourself out of abusive situations and find your way back to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and Him crucified. It’s been awhile, so Pastor Borghardt will cold-call one of his good friends, The Rev. Ryan Fouts in Is this a Sin? Can Pastor Fouts handle the hot seat, or will he just make fun of this beloved HT-Radio game? Tune in and find out!

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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!