Blessed To Be A Blessing
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 […]
A Servant Heart Is Shaped By Time With Jesus
In this episode of Engaging Truth, Pastor Trey Sansom sits down with Pastor Gene Johnson of Trinity Klein Lutheran Church and School to explore a leadership truth rooted in John 13 and Philippians 2: the heart of leadership is a servant heart. Reflecting on Jesus washing His disciples’ feet, Gene unpacks how true influence flows […]
Comfort When We Need It Most
This week, we talk to Pastor Tim Engel about Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry. Pastor Tim and the Comfort Dogs’ special service has helped countless people in the wake of natural disaster, family upheaval, and national tragedies. Tim brings a unique perspective to help in hard times and how bringing Jesus’ love and […]
140 Years Faithful – And Still Reaching
In this episode of Engaging Truth, Pastor Richard Lamb of Zion Lutheran Church in Anderson, Texas, shares how a 140-year-old rural congregation is embracing change while holding fast to the unchanging Gospel. From transitioning hymnals to welcoming new families moving out from Houston, Zion is learning to look outward—serving teachers with donuts, opening their parking […]
Beloved Child
In this episode of Engaging Truth, host Pastor Trey Sansom sits down with Pastor Jason Moreno of Christ Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston to talk about the thought of Jesus’ ministry that never leaves his mind: “Christ always includes me.” Pastor Moreno shares how seasons of not fitting the mold—career shifts, loss, divorce, doubt, and […]
Jesus Holds All Things Together
Far more than a good human teacher, the Bible tells us that Christ Jesus is God, and He holds all things together. In a powerful presentation, the Rev. Steven Misch explains how the Christian faith is unique. We do not have to “do right” to be “right with God,” rather, we are saved by faith […]
Ministry That Connects
Rev. Joshua LeBorious, Sr. Pastor at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX, is an expert on “relational ministry”. If this term is new to you, I encourage you to listen to the Engaging Truth program featuring Pastor Laborious as he explains how Jesus’ ministry was relational and encourages us to follow Jesus’ way of offering […]
God’s Presence in Creation Assures Us He Is With Us Always
Explaining an aspect of Jesus that he appreciates so much is the Rev. Scott Heitshusen. Scott is the pastor of LifeBridge Community Church in Sealy, Texas (https://www.lifebridgesealy.com/). Hosting today’s conversation is Pastor John Cain.
A Message And A Movement
One day from the pulpit at Joy Lutheran Church in Summerwood, Pastor Trey Sansom told his congregation, “Jesus is even better at forgiving than we are at sinning.” One of his parishoners was so moved by the message that he committed to printing it on t-shirts to be given away. Pastor Sansom joins host Bill […]
Creative Ministry Beyond The Building
Pastor Robert Bailey has served in very large churches and most recently started a church between Houston and Galveston. With no permanent church building, Pastor Bailey has learned to be very creative. For example, the “Questions and Pints” gathering engages new people in spiritual conversations while enjoying a beverage. Pastor Bailey has also connected with […]