The Lutheran History Podcast
The Lutheran History Podcast features interviews with professional and independent historians about their research, spanning over 500 years of Lutheran history. Each episode uncovers fresh stories, revisits significant figures of the faith, and explores the people, processes, and motivations behind historical events. The show aims to deepen understanding of how Lutheran history has been shaped.
Episodes
Celebrating 500 Years of Luther's Deutsche Messe with Daniel Baker
Return to Wittenberg ConferenceIn this episode (TLHP 82), we are joined by Daniel G. Baker to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Luther's "German Mass." We discuss Baker's article, “The False Dichotomy of Formula Missae and Deutsche Messe.” Luther’s two major orders of service are often treated as representing competing liturgical traditions: the Formula Missae preserving the h
"Warning!" The Case of Ludwig Nietmann
Image: Ludwig NietmannThis episode (TLHP 81) welcomes returning guest, Pastor Justin Dauck, to examine the complex and often overlooked figure of Ludwig Nietmann, a 19th-century Lutheran pastor whose life and ministry intersect with the early development of the Wisconsin Synod. Beginning with Nietmann’s background prior to his arrival in America, the conversation traces his path into the synod and
"The Lutheran Hymnal" (TLH) and Americanization in the Synodical Conference with Elisabeth Urtel
In this episode (TLHP 80), we explore the story behind The Lutheran Hymnal (1941) and the remarkable collaboration that brought it into existence. Drawing on Elisabeth J. Urtel’s recent dissertation, the conversation traces how the Missouri, Wisconsin, Norwegian, and Slovak synods of the Synodical Conference worked together to produce a shared English-language hymnal during a time of profound cult
The Reformation of Suffering with Ronald Rittgers
In this episode (TLHP 79), we talk with Dr. Ronald Rittgers about his book The Reformation of Suffering: Pastoral Theology and Lay Piety in Late Medieval and Early Modern Germany. Join us for a fascinating discussion of what was retained from the Late-Medieval focus on human suffering in the Reformation, and what was incompatible with the renewed focus on the biblical doctrine of salvation.Finall
Lutherans and the American Revolution: God on Three Sides with Jonathan Wilson PART II
Image: Mythic depiction of PETER MUHLENBERG AT WOODSTOCK, VIRGINIANote: the guest wishes to clarify that he meant a $10 bill, not $100, in reference to Hamilton.In God on Three Sides, Jonathan M. Wilson explores how German Pietist communities experienced and interpreted the American Revolution, a war that forced believers to wrestle with loyalty, violence, and obedience to God in a time of politic
Lutherans and the American Revolution: God on Three Sides with Jonathan Wilson PART I
Image: German and British officers with a chaplain in 1777. In God on Three Sides, Jonathan M. Wilson explores how German Pietist communities experienced and interpreted the American Revolution, a war that forced believers to wrestle with loyalty, violence, and obedience to God in a time of political upheaval. Drawing on sermons, letters, and personal writings, Wilson shows how Pietists on all sid
Lutheranism and American Culture in the Civil War Era with Tim Grundmeier
In this episode (TLHP 76), we welcome back Dr. Tim Grundmeier from MLC to talk about his newly published book.Lutheranism and American Culture examines the transformation of the nation’s third-largest Protestant denomination over the course of the nineteenth century. In the antebellum era, leading voices within the church believed that the best way to become American was by modifying certain histo
Full Citation:Utilizing an Archival Storehouse with Nathan Ericson
The most important WELS history resource might not sit on a shelf — it’s already in your browser.In this episode (TLHP 75), we sit down with Professor Nathan Ericson, Library Director at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary and Editor of the Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly, to explore the quiet engine behind much of modern WELS scholarship: Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary Digital Library. We discuss how thousands
Martin and Katherina's Marriage: Details Less Often Told with Nathaniel Biebert
What was it like to witness Martin Luther’s wedding—and even his bridal chamber? In this episode (TLHP 74), we explore Justus Jonas’s vivid letter announcing Luther’s marriage to Katharina von Bora, complete with tears, friends, and ancient wedding customs that may shock modern ears. Along the way, we’ll uncover the surprising role of the best man, the significance of Luther’s marriage for Reforma
Who was Siegbert Becker? with John Brenner
In this episode (TLHP 73) of The Lutheran History Podcast, Dr. John M. Brenner joins to share insights from his recent article on Professor Siegbert W. Becker, a major voice in confessional Lutheran theology during the 20th century. Listeners will be introduced to Becker’s life, teaching, and legacy, and gain a better understanding of the challenges he faced—and the convictions he held—in a time o
Pennsylvania’s “Youthful Daughter” the Early History of the Wisconsin Synod with Tim Grundmeier
In this episode (TLHP 72) of The Lutheran History Podcast, we talk with Dr. Timothy D. Grundmeier about his recent article, “Pennsylvania’s ‘Youthful Daughter’: Reexamining the Early History of the Wisconsin Synod,” featured in the Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly (Spring 2025). While many are familiar with the Wisconsin Synod’s early ties to German mission societies and eventual fellowship with the M
Who was Henry A. Koch?
In this special episode (TLHP 71), guest host Tim Grundmeier interviews historian and author Benjamin T. Phelps about his recent Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly article on Dr. Henry A. Koch—a pastor, professor, and editor who left a profound mark on confessional Lutheranism in both Germany and America. Phelps shares personal insights drawn from years of research, including access to Koch’s letters, d
The Wisconsin Synod Prints in German
This is a special episode (TLHP 70) of a presentation I prepared for the Society of German American Studies symposium in April in Milwaukee.--The year 2025 marks the 175th anniversary of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. Originally established in the Milwaukee area as the Die erste deutsch. evang.-luth. Synode von Wisconsin, this German immigrant ecclesiastical organization, immediately ne
Christ Through Us- WELS 175th Pictorial History with Joel Otto
In this WELS 175th episode (TLHP 69), we talk with Joel Otto, the anniversary committee chairman, about the pictorial history book Christ Through Us, which he co-authored with John Braun.Support the showConfessional Languages ScholarshipThe Wauwatosa Diary (book)YouTubeWebsite email: thelutheranhistorypodcast@gmail.comAbout the Host:Benjamin Phelps is a 2014 graduate from Martin Luther College (BA
175 Years of Change in WELS Worship with Joel Otto
In this WELS 175th episode (TLHP 68), we talk with Joel Otto, the anniversary committee chairman, about what WELS worship has looked like in the past and how it has changed.Support the showConfessional Languages ScholarshipThe Wauwatosa Diary (book)YouTubeWebsite email: thelutheranhistorypodcast@gmail.comAbout the Host:Benjamin Phelps is a 2014 graduate from Martin Luther College (BA with a German
Who was Adolf Hoenecke? with James Danell
image: Adolph Hoenecke from the host's family photo collection.In this WELS 175th episode (TLHP 67), we talk with Prof. James Danell who teaches German at Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN, about Adolph Hoenecke, who taught for many decades at the Wisconsin Synod's Seminary. Prof. Danell speaks in this episode about his significant influence on the spirit and theology of the Wisconsi
The Importance of Learning German for Lutheran History with James Danell
This is part of a longer conversation I had with Prof. James Danell about the imperative need for scholars who know German to do Lutheran history.You can support the Confessional Language Scholarship at MLC to encourage this endeavor here.Episode TLHP 66.Support the showConfessional Languages ScholarshipThe Wauwatosa Diary (book)YouTubeWebsite email: thelutheranhistorypodcast@gmail.comAbout the Ho
Brand Luther with Jared Natsis and Phil Moldenhauer
This is a cross-over episode (TLHP 65) with The Shepherd's Study Podcast, where I was a guest of Jared Natsis and Phil Moldenhauer. We talked about the content and merits of the book Brand Luther which came out shortly before the Reformation 500th anniversary.The Shepherd’s Study podcast is produced by Grow in Grace to help pastors grow in the art and practice of pastoral ministry. Each epis
The Election Controversy Revisited with Peter Prange
In this episode (TLHP 64), we talk with Peter Prange about the third volume in his series, Wielding the Sword of the Spirit, in which he gets into the details and nuances of the Election Controversy that rocked the Synodical Conference.Support the showConfessional Languages ScholarshipThe Wauwatosa Diary (book)YouTubeWebsite email: thelutheranhistorypodcast@gmail.comAbout the Host:Benjamin Phelps
Who was Johannes Muehlhaeuser? with Tim Grundmeier
In this WELS 175th episode (TLHP 63), Tim Grundmeier and I talk about who Johannes Muehlhaeuser was, Christmas trees, and the founding of the Wisconsin Synod.Support the showConfessional Languages ScholarshipThe Wauwatosa Diary (book)YouTubeWebsite email: thelutheranhistorypodcast@gmail.comAbout the Host:Benjamin Phelps is a 2014 graduate from Martin Luther College (BA with a German emphasis) and
Historic Diary Found in Grandpa's Basement!
Image: JP Koehler at Wauwatosa Seminary, candid photo taken by a student.While going through some old boxes in my grandfather's basement, I stumbled upon something truly remarkable: my great-grandfather’s diary. He was a student at the Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary from 1910 to 1912 and had the unique opportunity to learn from the famous Wauwatosa theologians of that era. As you can imagine, th
Achtliederbuch-The First Lutheran Hymnal: Details Less Often Told with Nathaniel Biebert
Link to the service and hymns: https://trinitylutheransd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Reformation-Hymn-Festival-2024.pdf The first evangelical hymnal—which in retrospect we can also call the first Lutheran hymnal—rolled off the presses around the middle of January 1524. But interestingly, it did not roll off the presses in Wittenberg, even though the title page gave that impression, or even at L
The Evangelical Lutheran Confessional Forum and Its Role in Founding the CELC with Timothy Plichta
Timothy Plichta is a WELS homeschooled high school student living in Germantown, WI. He loves Lutheran history in general and is especially enthralled with anything related to the CELC.Episode TLHP 61.Support the showConfessional Languages ScholarshipThe Wauwatosa Diary (book)YouTubeWebsite email: thelutheranhistorypodcast@gmail.comAbout the Host:Benjamin Phelps is a 2014 graduate from Martin Luth
Wyneken in Baltimore: Contesting Lutheran Identity 1845-1850
This episode is a fuller version of my presentation given at the 2024 Lutheran Historical Conference in Baltimore. Link to the full video of this episode.One church historian observed that “ It would require pages and pages to report Wyneken's work during his pastorate [in Baltimore].” This episode (TLHP 60) will examine one specific topic- how Wyneken contested for a genuine Lutheran identi
Johannes Bugenhagen and Poor Relief with Jason Oakland
Image: Johannes BugenhagenDuring the Reformation Martin Luther restored many Christian teachings to its proper biblical understanding. One of the men who worked with Luther in communicating those teachings was Johannes Bugenhagen. This episode explores one specific way Bugenhagen communicated the doctrine of the Two Kingdoms in The Christian Order of the Honorable City of Braunschweig. His answer
U.V. Koren and C.F.W. Walther’s views on American Government with Andrew Soule
Image U.V. Koren “How is our America doing?” That is the poignant question that C.F.W. Walther (1811 1887), the President of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, asks in his Synod’s theological journal, “Lehre und Wehre” in 1863. In a series of articles written in the Spring of that year, on the eve of the Civil War, Walther addressed topics such as slavery, abolitionism, the nature of America as having
Becoming Lutheran: The Community of Brunswick from Evangelical Reform to Lutheran Culture with John Maxfield
Image: city of Brunswick (Braunschweig) in the 16th centuryIn Becoming Lutheran, Dr. John Maxfield discusses several key aspects of Lutheran culture that shape the identity and practice of Lutherans as the Reformation grew and developed outside of the center of Wittenberg. The story of Brunswick engages with Reformation historiography in a way that takes genuine religious convictions seriously as
Lutheran Sermons and Walther's Pastoral Theology with Scott Henrich
In this episode (TLHP 56), we welcome back Pastor Scott Henrich, a WELS pastor serving in Knoxville, Tennessee. His experiences reading historic Lutheran sermons inspired him to research Lutheranism's homiletical heritage in a way that may challenge some contemporary assumptions about the historic perception of Lutheran preaching. (See TLHP 39)You can contact him here: scottwhenrich@gmail.co
Sassy Lutherans, the House of Cleves and the Reformation with Heather Darsie
Heather R. Darsie lives in the United States. She has a Bachelor of Arts in German Languages and Literature, and a Juris Doctorate. During her time at university, she had the privilege of studying in Costa Rica and France, with visits to Germany and other countries.Ms. Darsie first became interested in the Renaissance time period when she read a biography about Elizabeth I of England. She found El
Did Luther have a 3rd Use of the Law? With Bob Kolb
Image: Martin Luther by Lucas Cranach the Younger"Wittenberg Uses of Law and Gospel"Our guest today Dr. Robert A. Kolb is a professor emeritus of Systematic Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. See the emeritus faculty page at Concordia Lutheran Seminary:Kolb retired in 2009 after 16 years of distinguished service as missions professor of Systematic Theology and Concordia Lutheran
The Wittenberg Concord of 1536
Image: Wittenberg c. 1530 from the host's personal collection.In May 1536 several prominent Reformed reformers traveled to Wittenberg to confess their understanding of what is received in the sacrament of Holy Communion and who receives it. Luther, Melancthon, and other Lutheran reformers readily signed on in agreement concerning this contentious doctrine. This was seen as a significant br
How the Lutheran Church is Constituted with Michael Holmen
In this episode, translator Michael Holmen takes us through J. W. F. Höfling's How the Lutheran Church is Constituted (Grundsätze evangelisch-lutherischer Kirchenverfassung).In his book Höfling describes how the Lutheran church should be constituted according to the principles given in the Lutheran Confessions and in Martin Luther's writings. Höfling sees the teachings of church and mini
The Formation of the Wisconsin Synod with Peter Prange
Image: Carl and Gottlieb Damler. These brothers immigrated to Manitowoc County, WI from the principality of Lippe-Detmold in the early 1850s. Although confirmed Reformed, they worshiped first in a union congregation, but then joined the Lutheran church under the leadership of Pastor Koehler. Carl is the host's g-g-g-grandfather.Our returning guest, Pastor Peter Prange, provides a detailed
Worshiping with the Reformers with Karin Maag
Image: Right wing of the Altar Triptych in St. Peter und Paul, Weimar by Cranach - Lutheran princes of the House of Wettin in worshipWorship of the triune God has always stood at the center of the Christian life. That was certainly the case during the sixteenth-century Reformation as well. Yet amid tremendous social and theological upheaval, the church had to renew its understanding of what it mea
Lutherans Burned in Brussels: Details Less Often Told with Nathaniel Biebert
Image: The Account of How Two Men of the Augustinian Order Were Martyred in Brussels in Brabant for the Sake of the Gospel (Erfurt, 1523)Five hundred years ago, on July 1, 1523, two observant Augustinian monks from Antwerp, Hendrik Voes and Jan van den Esschen, were degraded, condemned, and burned at the stake by Roman Catholic authorities in the Grand Plaza of Brussels, today an UNESCO World Heri
Devotional Life in the Reformation Era with Johann Caauwe
Image:Johann GerhardIn this episode, our guest Rev. Caauwe gives a detailed overview of various forms of Lutheran devotional piety developed in the 16th and 17th centuries as well as a discussion on how that devotional heritage has been transferred through the generations.Support the showConfessional Languages ScholarshipThe Wauwatosa Diary (book)YouTubeWebsite email: thelutheranhistorypodcast@gma
Finding Fellowship: The Formation of the Synodical Conference with Peter Prange
(Image: Synodical Conference founders from Lutherans in All Lands, 1896)Dr. C.F.W. Walther worked tirelessly to realize his dream of a Lutheran Zion in North America that would combine and coordinate ministry efforts of faithful Lutherans in the United States and Canada to proclaim the gospel primarily in German, English, and Norwegian. He took center stage in the history of the doctrine and pract
A History of Lutheranism in Alaska!
Listen to this tribute to Alaska's Lutheran history as I prepare to say goodbye to the wonderful 49th state with deep and unique Lutheran roots!TLHP 46 Support the showConfessional Languages ScholarshipThe Wauwatosa Diary (book)YouTubeWebsite email: thelutheranhistorypodcast@gmail.comAbout the Host:Benjamin Phelps is a 2014 graduate from Martin Luther College (BA with a German emphasis) and a
"Black Geneva Piety" Changing Views of the Relationship of Doctrine and Liturgy with Mark Braun
"For Midwestern Lutheran synods, the 20th century was especially dramatic and even traumatic. ..In his article, Dr. Braun describes some of the tensions within two predominantly Midwestern Lutheran bodies, the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) and The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), as these Lutherans struggled to adapt to change without sacrificing eternal truths and treasur
Pieper's Preaching (Or, How Lutheran Preaching Has Changed Part II) with Isaac Johnson
Image: Reinhold L. Pieper (1850-1920)Isaac Johnson graduated from Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, MI with a degree in Latin in 2011 and attended Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN. During his time at seminary he spent two years studying at the Lutheran theological seminary (Evangelisch-Lutherische Hochschule) in Oberursel, Germany. He was ordained in 2016 and was called to serve Rise
“Our Synod is Evangelical-Lutheran"- Early Laity WELS Perspectives
Image: Three generations of Franks and Kerlers in Greenfield 1889."I prefer America," one German Lutheran immigrant wrote. Letters of German Lutheran immigrants in 19th century America give under-analyzed perspectives of lay members and their views of church establishment and denominational selection.TLHP 43 Support the showConfessional Languages ScholarshipThe Wauwatosa Diary (book)YouT
"We have joined the Synod of Muehlhaeuser"- Early Laity WELS Perspectives
Image: Regina, Veronica and Frank Kerler"I prefer America," one German Lutheran immigrant wrote. Letters of German Lutheran immigrants in 19th century America give under-analyzed perspectives of lay members and their views of church establishment and denominational selection.TLHP 42 Support the showConfessional Languages ScholarshipThe Wauwatosa Diary (book)YouTubeWebsite email: theluthe
Mission Expansion In The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, 1929-1983 with Joel D. Otto
In 1929, the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) was a small church body serving primarily German immigrants with congregations in twelve states, mostly in the Midwest; the only “foreign” work was a mission on the Apache reservation in Arizona. By 1961, WELS was still only in sixteen states, but WELS missionaries were working in Japan and Central Africa. By 1983, WELS was carrying out m
Luther’s New Testament Translation: Details Less Often Told with Nathaniel Biebert
In this episode, we welcome back Rev. Nathaniel Biebert to continue his mini-series on lesser-known details of 500th anniversaries of the Reformation.Here, we focus on the 500th anniversary of the "September Testament." In this case, almost any detail will be a “detail less often told.” Most Lutherans familiar with Luther’s life are aware that he translated the New Testament into Ger
Has Lutheran Preaching Changed? with Scott Henrich
Today's guest is Pastor Scott Henrich, a WELS pastor serving in Knoxville, Tennessee. His experiences reading historic Lutheran sermons inspired him to research Lutheranism's homiletical heritage in a way that may challenge some contemporary assumptions about the historic perception of Lutheran preaching.TLHP 39 Support the showConfessional Languages ScholarshipThe Wauwatosa Diary (book
Wyneken and the Catechism
From his earliest memories to his final legacy, Wyneken’s life story can be told in connection with the catechism. It is a story of Lutheran catechesis on both sides of the Atlantic. It is a story of centuries of Lutheran catechesis practices in German lands. It is a story that highlights the impact of catechesis upon those who immigrated in the 19th century. Wyneken’s ministry unfolds details
Reforming Mary: Images of the Virgin Mary in Lutheran Sermons of the 16th Century with Beth Kreitzer
Image: Albrecht Dürer The AnnunciationToday's guest is Dr. Beth Kreitzer was raised in California and has degrees from Stanford and Duke Universities. Her graduate study in the Program of Religion at Duke focused upon the history of the Church from the patristic era through the early modern period. Her dissertation, upon the images of Mary in Lutheran sermons of the 16th century, was also h
Luther at the Wartburg-Details Less Often Told with Nathaniel Biebert
Image: The Wartburg Castle taken during my trip there in 2016.In this episode, we continue our series with Pastor Nathaniel Biebert where he digs into the lesser-known details of important milestones in the life of Luther and the Reformation. Here we look at Luther's "capture" on his way back from the Diet of Worms and his time at the Wartburg Castle. TLHP 36 Support the showConf
The German Awakening (Erweckungsbewegung) with Andrew Kloes Part II
A must-know topic for understanding 19th-century Lutheranism!Order online at www.oup.com/academic with promotion code AAFLYG6 to save 30%!Historians of modern German culture and church history refer to "the Awakening movement" (die Erweckungsbewegung) to describe a period in the history of German Protestantism between the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815 and the Revolution of 1848. &qu
The German Awakening (Erweckungsbewegung) with Andrew Kloes Part I
A must-know topic for understanding 19th-century Lutheranism!Order online at www.oup.com/academic with promotion code AAFLYG6 to save 30%!Historians of modern German culture and church history refer to "the Awakening movement" (die Erweckungsbewegung) to describe a period in the history of German Protestantism between the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815 and the Revolution of 1848. &qu
Black Man in a White Pulpit- The Life and Ministry of Marmaduke Carter with James Huenink Part II
James is the pastor of First Lutheran Church of El Cajon, CA where he lives with his wife, Kristan and their two cats. He is a graduate of Concordia University Wisconsin and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. A writer, photographer, and independent historian, James focuses on the history of Chicago Lutheran ministry and black Lutheran ministry, hoping to leverage the lessons of ministry past to help u
Black Man in a White Pulpit- The Life and Ministry of Marmaduke Carter with James Huenink Part I
James is the pastor of First Lutheran Church of El Cajon, CA where he lives with his wife, Kristan and their two cats. He is a graduate of Concordia University Wisconsin and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. A writer, photographer, and independent historian, James focuses on the history of Chicago Lutheran ministry and black Lutheran ministry, hoping to leverage the lessons of ministry past to help u
Friedrich Wyneken-Awakened to Confessional
In celebration of the commencement of plans to publish my biography of FCD Wyneken with the help of the Concordia Historical Institute, I am releasing an audio version of a presentation I prepared four years ago, covering the main points of my research as it stood then. While I would change a few things today and add a lot more, it will hopefully serve to peak your interest in this topic before t
Luther at Worms-Details Less Often Told with Nathaniel Biebert
Today we welcome back Pastor Beibert to discuss his research and presentation on Luther at Worms in 1521, one of the most iconic and significant events in the history of the Church.TLHP 30 Support the showConfessional Languages ScholarshipThe Wauwatosa Diary (book)YouTubeWebsite email: thelutheranhistorypodcast@gmail.comAbout the Host:Benjamin Phelps is a 2014 graduate from Martin Luther College (
Our Dwelling Place For Generations, a Centennial History of the WELS Dakota Montana District with Justin Dauck
Image: Kenneth Wyatt – Circuit Rider.Today's guest author is pastor Justin Dauk. A native of northeastern Wisconsin, he is a 2011 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. He has served a dual parish in northcentral South Dakota for 7-1/2 years. Since January 2021, he has been serving as associate pastor at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Plymouth, NE, and Christ Lutheran Church in Beatri
The War to End All Germans with Stephen Gurgel
Stephen Gurgel is a 2011 graduate from Martin Luther College: Bachelor of Science in Education and a 2012 graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Master of Arts in History. His 2012 thesis, a War to End All Germans, Wisconsin Synod Lutherans and the First World War, offers a detailed account and analysis of the social and political forces that persecuted the German Lutherans of the W
The Continuation of the Haugean Spirit in Twentieth Century American Lutheranism with Thomas Jacobson
Image: Haugianere by Adolph Tidemand (1852)Thomas Jacobson currently serves part-time as pastor of Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lindy, Nebraska, and as an adjunct instructor of historical theology at the Institute of Lutheran theology in Brookings, South Dakota. He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at Augustana University (SD) in 2002, his Master of Divinity degree at Luther Se
Hauge's Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Synod in America with Thomas Jacobson
Image: Hans Nielsen HaugeThomas Jacobson currently serves part-time as pastor of Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lindy, Nebraska, and as an adjunct instructor of historical theology at the Institute of Lutheran theology in Brookings, South Dakota. He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at Augustana University (SD) in 2002, his Master of Divinity degree at Luther Seminary in 2006, an
Development of Fellowship Practices in the Missouri Synod with Peter Prange Part II
Image FCD Wyneken in old ageWielding the Sword of the Spirit recounts the history surrounding the doctrine and practice of church fellowship in the Missouri Synod, especially under the leadership of Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther.Volume One of this two-part history covers the years from the Saxon immigration to Missouri in 1838-1839 until 1867, just before the founding of the General Council. Not
Development of Fellowship Practices in the Missouri Synod with Peter Prange Part I
Wielding the Sword of the Spirit recounts the history surrounding the doctrine and practice of church fellowship in the Missouri Synod, especially under the leadership of Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther (shown in episode thumbnail) Volume One of this two-part history covers the years from the Saxon immigration to Missouri in 1838-1839 until 1867, just before the founding of the General Council. Not
The Life and Hymnody of Anna B. Hoppe with Elisabeth Urtel Part II
Anna Hoppe was born on May 7, 1889 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She left school after the eighth grade and worked as a stenographer. She began writing patriotic verses when she was very young and by the age of 25 she was writing spiritual poetry. After some of her poems appeared in the Northwestern Lutheran, a periodical of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, they came to the attention of Dr. Ad
The Life and Hymnody of Anna B. Hoppe (1889-1941) with Elisabeth Urtel Part I
Anna Hoppe was born on May 7, 1889 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She left school after the eighth grade and worked as a stenographer. She began writing patriotic verses when she was very young and by the age of 25 she was writing spiritual poetry. After some of her poems appeared in the Northwestern Lutheran, a periodical of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, they came to the attention of Dr. Ad
Book Talk: Lutherans in Crisis by David Gustafson
Tim Grundmeier and I talk about the purpose, arguments, and significance of this work in Lutheran history.TLHP 21 Lutheran History ShopSupport the showConfessional Languages ScholarshipThe Wauwatosa Diary (book)YouTubeWebsite email: thelutheranhistorypodcast@gmail.comAbout the Host:Benjamin Phelps is a 2014 graduate from Martin Luther College (BA with a German emphasis) and a graduate from Wiscons
Book Talk: The Rise and Fall of American Lutheran Pietism by Paul Kuenning
Tim Grundmeier and I discuss the purpose, arguments, and significance of this work in Lutheran History. TLHP 20 Lutheran History ShopSupport the showConfessional Languages ScholarshipThe Wauwatosa Diary (book)YouTubeWebsite email: thelutheranhistorypodcast@gmail.comAbout the Host:Benjamin Phelps is a 2014 graduate from Martin Luther College (BA with a German emphasis) and a graduate from Wisconsi
A Tale of Two Synods With Mark Braun
Mark Braun returns to talk about the book for which he is most known, A Tale of Two Synods.The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod can look back on the 1961 split with The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod as a defining moment for its little, conservative church body. From that time on, the Wisconsin Synod has assumed a new profile and distinction in the history of conservative American Lutheranism.
Proclaim his Wonders, a brief history of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod with Craig Ferkenstad PART 2
Today's guest is Pastor Craig A. Ferkenstad, the author of Proclaim his Wonders- a pictorial history has been published in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the reorganization of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod. This 312-page volume includes more than 400 photographs from the history of the synod.TLHP 18 These books of Evangelical Lutheran Synod history are available in print from th
Proclaim his Wonders, a brief history of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod with Craig Ferkenstad PART 1
Today's guest is Pastor Craig A. Ferkenstad, the author of Proclaim his Wonders- a pictorial history has been published in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the reorganization of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod. This 312-page volume includes more than 400 photographs from the history of the synod.TLHP 17 These books of Evangelical Lutheran Synod history are available in print from th
A Source of Distress: The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of the West with special guest host Tim Grundmeier and Ben Phelps
The subject of this discussion can be found in the 2021 summer article of the CHIQ.Image: Rev. "Colonel" John Jacob Lehmanowsky. Note the scar on his face supposedly from the battle of Austerlitz. The small Lutheran Synod called the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of the West existed for barely more than a decade (1835-1846). In Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Missou
Theological Science? August Vilmar and German Theological Wissenschaft with James Ambrose Lee II
In what ways is theology a science? Should theology be approached the same empirical way as other areas of studies? August Vilmar had a lot to say about that. Today’s guest is James Ambrose Lee II. Dr. Lee has earned his BA - Concordia University Chicago; River Forest, IL, MDiv - Concordia Theology Seminary; Fort Wayne, IN, STM, Liturgical Theology - Yale Divinity School & Yale Institute
An Isolated Lutheran In Texas: Jan Kilian, Millenialism and the Missouri Synod with David Zersen
David Zersen is president emeritus of Concordia University Texas. He has written 25 articles, chapters, and books on Wendish subjects and is proud to have been designated by the Texas Wendish Heritage Society an “Honorary Wend.” Today, we’ll be discussing one of his articles which was the lead article of the 2018 summer issue of the Concordia Historical Institute Quarterly titled, “An Isolated Tex
Altar-Pulpits in Norwegian American Lutheran Churches with Alex Aakre
Photo: St. Olaf's altar-pulpit in Cranfills Gap, Texas.Today’s guest is Alex Aakre, a master of divinity student at Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN. He is a graduate of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. His paper, Lift High the Word of God, received an honorable mention from the 2020 Abdel Ross Wentz prize of the Lutheran Historical Society of the Mid-Atlantic.Alex's article is published
Special Episode with Lutheran Archivist Susan Willems Part II
Normally I interview a professional or independent historian, so far all men, who have conducted original research on some aspect of Lutheranism and have presented it in some way, usually a book or an article. Today we’ll talk to a person whose job is to help researchers do their work so they can share their findings with the rest of us. Today’s guest is Susan Willems, the Wisconsin Evangelical L
Special Episode with Lutheran Archivist Susan Willems Part I
Normally I interview a professional or independent historian, so far all men, who have conducted original research on some aspect of Lutheranism and have presented it in some way, usually a book or an article. Today we’ll talk to a person whose job is to help researchers do their work so they can share their findings with the rest of us. Today’s guest is Susan Willems, the Wisconsin Evangelical L
Women's Sufferage and the Synodical Conference Lutherans with Ben Schaefer
Pastor Ben Schaefer's master's thesis discusses a collision of two important historic entities. One, a Lutheran church body called the Synodical Conference, the other the 19th amendment, a piece of legislation that is still part of the US Constitution. Pastor Schaefer presented his reasearch in 2019 to the WELS Historical Institute. His paper is titled: Avoiding the Hornet's Nes
Newspaper War with Ben Phelps, with guest host Tim Grundmeier
Check out the Lutheran Historical Conference, where I first presented this material. My article will soon appear in the conference's journal. German Lutheran immigrant Friedrich Schmidt began a German-language Lutheran newspaper in August 1838. Initially, Schmidt and his Lutherische Kirchenzeitung got along quite well with Benjamin Kurtz and the well-established Lutheran Observer. Indeed,
Michael Praetorius and The Purpose, Effect, and Value of Choral Church Music with Nathaniel Biebert
Music has always been a big part of Christianity, and especially Lutheranism ever since the Reformation. If I were to ask Lutherans to name Lutheran composers, Martin Luther would probably be on that list. In the intro to The Lutheran Podcast, I remarked how Lutheran composers like J.S. Bach are still popular centuries after their deaths. Did you know that Bach still gets over 7 million monthly
A Brief History of Lutheranism in Australia with Jake Zabel Part II
My statistics report for the podcast tells me that 89% of my listeners are in North America, so that likely means that many listeners may not be aware of parallel developments of Lutheranism in other parts of the world, especially Australia. I was surprised to see how many origins, divisions, and developments within Australian Lutheranism were so similar to many American Lutheran groups. While w
A Brief History of Lutheranism in Australia with Jake Zabel Part I
My statistics report for the podcast tells me that 89% of my listeners are in North America, so that likely means that many listeners may not be aware of parallel developments of Lutheranism in other parts of the world, especially Australia. I was surprised to see how many origins, divisions, and developments within Australian Lutheranism were so similar to many American Lutheran groups. While w
The Election Controversy With John Brenner
You can order The Election Controversy here:https://online.nph.net/the-election-controversy.html Today when people hear the phrase “election controversy” they’re probably talking about a political election for public office, no doubt November 2020 will often be associated in American minds with the idea of election controversy. But for hundreds of years, another kind of election has divided Prote
Arthur Carl Piepkorn: Chaplain to the Greatest Generation with John Hannah
Our guest today is John Hannah. He has served as a pastor in Royalton, Minnesota, and The Bronx, New York. He was a Chaplain in the U.S. Army for thirty years. He earned degrees from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Vanderbilt University Divinity School and graduated from the U.S. Army War College. Pastor Hannah has extensively researched the military service of A
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