Podcast

In this episode of Engaging Truth, Rev. Dr. Doug Krengel talks with Pastor Al Doering of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Kingwood, Texas, about church planting, discipleship, and the growing movement known as the Harvest Partnership. Reflecting on more than thirty-six years of ministry, Pastor Doering shares how Jesus continually reminds him that he...

In this episode of Engaging Truth, host Pastor Trey Sansom talks with Pastor Alex Lahue—known as the “LeveL Up Pastor”—about reaching the next generation through online gaming communities. LeveL Up Pastor Alex shares how platforms like Twitch and Discord are becoming spaces for real conversations about faith, doubt, identity, and the grace of Jesus. With...

In this episode of Engaging Truth, host Pastor John Cain sits down with Pastor Mark Pulliam of Lazarus Church in Spring, Texas, to explore how one simple habit—praying Luke 10:2 at 10:02 each day—is reshaping the way Christians engage the world around them. Pastor Mark shares how God is already at work in the lives...

In this episode of Engaging Truth, host Pastor Trey Sansom sits down with Pastor Tony Kobak of Lamb of God Lutheran Church in Humble, Texas, to explore a simple yet powerful way to share the love of Jesus in everyday life. Drawing from his background in the workforce and years in ministry, Pastor Tony shares...

In this episode of Engaging Truth, host Pastor Rob Bailey sits down with Pastor Mark Hunsaker of Hope Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas, to explore what it means to live in Jesus’ “upside down kingdom.” As Mark steps into a new call in a rapidly changing, multicultural neighborhood, he shares how God is reshaping both...

In this episode of Engaging Truth, host Rev. Dr. Doug Krengel sits down with Pastor Christopher Brynestad of King of Kings Lutheran Church in Round Rock, Texas, to explore how ministry is being reshaped in one of the fastest-growing and most diverse regions in the country. From navigating a tech-driven culture to building meaningful partnerships...

In this episode of Engaging Truth, Pastor Trey Sansom welcomes longtime friend and ministry partner Pastor Matt Peeples (Faith Oakville, St. Louis; founder of the Kairos Network) for a conversation that takes the pressure off everyday disciples. Drawing from Acts 11 and the church in Antioch, Matt shows how the Gospel has always advanced through...

In this episode of Engaging Truth, Pastor John Cain sits down with Pastor Nathan Misch of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Plainview, Texas, to explore the compassion of Jesus through the story of the woman at the well in John 4. Pastor Misch unpacks how Christ’s compassion is not merely emotion, but an active, self-giving...

In this Easter episode of Engaging Truth, Pastors Trey Sansom and Rob Bailey explore a question that moves beyond just a once-a-year celebration into real life: Why does the resurrection matter today? Through personal stories, Scripture, and honest reflection, they unpack how the resurrection of Jesus changes everything—bringing forgiveness, defeating death, and giving meaning to...

Host John Cain sits down with Pastor Dan Schepmann of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, Texas—right near NASA—to explore a simple, life-shaping truth: God blesses His people so they can be a blessing. Drawing from Genesis 12, Pastor Schepmann unpacks the difference between the justified life (what Jesus has done for you) and...