Podcast

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.