Christian Music Influence
When you have taught music, done solos for various functions, led children’s choruses, led the Lutheran Chorale with music of the past, what does today’s music look like? And especially, what are we expecting for the church music of tomorrow? Join us for a lively discussion of “Christian music influence” in the church with Mary Mountford of […]
True Thankfulness
As Thanksgiving approaches, we here at Evangelical Life Ministries are especially thankful we live in a country where we are free to practice our faith and worship our God in relative peace. Such freedom is neither free or easy to maintain. Join our host Bill Prewitt as he welcomes the Rev. Dr. Greg Seltz of […]
Thankful For Our Daily Bread
In 1906, the American journalist Alfred Henry Lewis stated, “There are only nine meals between mankind and anarchy.” In this season of Thanksgiving, we don’t always recognize the many things we have to be thankful for, even for the safety of our food and the wide availability of products on store shelves. Let’s talk with […]
The Importance of the Reformation in Today’s Church
The Reformation still matters in today’s church because the Gospel is the only hope for the salvation of sinners. Martin Luther’s central teaching that salvation is reached through faith alone and not works is still as relevant today as it was during the 16th century. Join our guest, Rev. John Davis, as we learn of […]
The Righteousness Of God As Found In 1 Peter
Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer served the risen Christ in several capacities over his career: President of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and the Speaker of The Lutheran Hour radio program. Rev. Meyer is now researching and writing a scholarly commentary on 1 Peter. In this interview, Pastor Meyer explains the text with a mix of […]
Confession, Christology, and Contextualization
Christians confess the truth from what we learn from the Bible, especially that Jesus is the Lord of All, Eternal Divine God with the Father and the Holy Spirit (The Trinity). Uniquely as both God and man, Jesus alone is our Savior and has earned our complete forgiveness. He shares His divinity with us, so […]
Luther’s Struggle To Find Peace With God
One’s mind might be surprised at the marvelous influence Martin Luther still has on our society/culture today! Can you imagine sitting at his table with his wife, Katy, preparing dinner and even a beer? What do Lutherans think about his antisemitic remarks? Martin Luther wasn’t a perfect man but, like St. Paul, he grew to understand the importance […]
Kingdom Planting
Planting new churches is an effective way to share the Gospel. Rev. Travis Hartjen serves in a church planting ministry in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Listen in and discover the creative ways Pastor Travis is connecting his community to the Gospel. Pastor Doug Krengel hosts.
From Every Nation
The Book of Revelation states, “After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, ‘Salvation […]
A Remarkable Career Serving God and Man
Pastor Ralph Hobratschk served as pastor of Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX, for 39 years and is currently serving as interim pastor at Trinity Klein Lutheran Church. He also has served as a member of the board of trustees at Friendswood ISD for more than 20 years. His remarkable service as both a pastor […]