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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.

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The 11th episode of Higher Things Radio opens with Pastor Borghardt interviewing Rev. Brent Kuhlman in the segment, “Defining the terms”. Today Pastor Kuhlman will define “sanctification” and find out what exactly the tongue twister means. After drinking his weekly Diet Coke, Rev. Marcus Zill will give you a brief synopsis of how the organization started and then he’ll talk about vocation. Pastor Zill will discuss Christ’s work in you and for your neighbor through all of the various hats you wear as a Christian in your daily life. After discussing vocation, Pastor Borghardt will keep Pastor Zill on the phone for HT Radio’s “Is this a sin?” segment. How will Pastor Zill handle the hot seat? Can he point us back to the Gospel? Tune in this week to find out!