“The name comes from the scene in John’s Gospel when Jesus says to Nathanael that he saw him ‘under the fig tree,’” said Haupt. “As we discuss in Episode 1, Nathanael was there waiting for the promised Messiah. It struck us that here’s a great description for the person contemplating a life in pastoral or diaconal ministry — waiting under the fig tree with all eyes on Jesus. We will talk about theology, Seminary life, and how to know if studying theology is right for you.”
Additionally, the hosts discuss some of their own personal interests — showing how pastors are people too. They share their own journeys to the Seminary and how they were called into the ministry.
Submissions from 2023
03-30 Under the Fig Tree: The Book of Concord’s three creeds with Dr. Chuck Arand, Micah Glenn, Charles Arand, and Tom Schlund
03-29 Under the Fig Tree: The Book of Concord and systematic theology with Dr. Chuck Arand, Micah Glenn, Charles Arand, and Tom Schlund
03-28 Under the Fig Tree: The Book of Concord: what we believe, teach and confess, Ben Haupt and Micah Glenn
03-27 Under the Fig Tree: A wife’s perspective with Celina Haupt, Ben Haupt, Micah Glenn, and Celina Haupt
03-26 Under the Fig Tree: Helping others better understand Christianity with hip-hop artist FLAME, Ben Haupt, Micah Glenn, and Flame
03-25 Under the Fig Tree: Deaconess ministry with Dorothy Glenn, Ben Haupt, Micah Glenn, and Dorothy Glenn
03-24 Under the Fig Tree: Reflecting on the lag and lead of student enrollment, Ben Haupt and Micah Glenn
03-23 Under the Fig Tree: From Orthodox monk to LCMS pastor with Dr. Abjar Bahkou, Ben Haupt, Micah Glenn, and Abjar Bahkou
03-22 Under the Fig Tree: Hope, grace and the application process—Rev. Tom Schlund and Rev. Jesse Kueker, Ben Haupt, Micah Glenn, Tom Schlund, and Jesse Kueker
03-21 Under the Fig Tree: Encouragement for the Seminary journey with Dr. Gerhard Bode, Ben Haupt, Micah Glenn, and Gerhard Bode
03-20 Under the Fig Tree: Deaconess studies with Alyssa Choate and Lara McComack, Ben Haupt, Micah Glenn, Lara McComack, and Alyssa Choate
03-19 Under the Fig Tree: Pastoral ministry with Dr. Mart Thompson, Ben Haupt, Micah Glenn, and Mart Thompson
03-18 Under the Fig Tree: Personal growth and development with Rockenbach, Ben Haupt and Mark Rockenbach
03-17 Under the Fig Tree: The Doctor of Ministry Program and the Language of Research, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Mark Rockenbach
03-16 Under the Fig Tree: From the land down under – Rev. Joshua Pfeiffer, Doctor of Philosophy student, Micah Glenn and Joshua Pfeiffer
03-15 Under the Fig Tree: Dr. Douglas L. Rutt shares his journey to Seminary and to the mission field in Guatemala., Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Douglas Rutt
03-14 Under the Fig Tree: Dr. Robert Kolb and the Lutheran Confessions, Part Two, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Robert Kolb
03-13 Under the Fig Tree: Dr. Robert Kolb and the Lutheran Confessions, Part One, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Robert Kolb
Submissions from 2022
03-12. Under the Fig Tree: Working at the Sem – Sarah Seying and Monica Rhodes, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, Sarah Seying, and Monica Rhodes
03-11. Under the Fig Tree: Biermann and the doctrine of vocation, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Joel Biermann
03-10. Under the Fig Tree: Second-career Seminary students, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, Deon Hull, and Nick Palmer
03-09. Under the Fig Tree: Geeking about Greek and Talking Translations with guest Dr. David Lewis, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and David Lewis
03-08. Under the Fig Tree: Calls, 'The Call,' Call Day and more with guest Rev. Jeff Cloeter, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Jeff Cloeter
03-07. Under the Fig Tree: Insights from a Second -year M.Div. Student, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Daniel Bueckman
03-06. Under the Fig Tree_ Catch-up with the Boys, Micah Glenn and Ben Haupt
03-05. Sharing the Gospel, Sharing our Lives w/guest President Tom Egger, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Thomas Egger
03-04. The Value of Family and Women in the Church with Guest Deaconess Rebekah Lukas, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Rebekah Lukas
03-03. International Missions and New Beginnings w/guest Dr. Ronald Mudge, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Ronald Mudge
03-02. Under the Fig Tree: Biblical Languages and Poor Topping Choices With Guest Rev. Alec Fisher, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Alec Fisher
03-01. UFT is Back... But Bigger and Better!!!, Micah Glenn and Ben Haupt
Submissions from 2021
02-14. President Tom Egger's Vision for Concordia Seminary w/guest Dr. Thomas J. Egger, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Thomas Egger
02-13. Ethnic Diversity in Seminary the Seminary Experience w/guest Dr. Ely Prieto, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Ely Prieto
02-12. Become a Deaconess at Concordia Seminary w/guest Dr. Gil Bond, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Gil Bond
02-11. Preaching the Parables is Fun! w_guest Dr. David Schmitt, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and David Schmitt
02-10. The Most Challenging Parable Ever! w/Guest Dr. Jeff Oschwald, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Jeff Oschwald
02-09. God's Word works without our understanding w/guest Dr. David Lewis, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and David Lewis
02-08. You Owe How Much!_!_ w_guest Dr. Joel Elowsky, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Joel Elowsky
02-07. Are you my Neighbor_!_ w_guest Rev. Bruce Keseman, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Bruce Keseman
02-06. This short story seems important w/guest Dr. Jeff Gibbs, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Jeff Gibbs
02-05. Black Ministry of the LCMS w_ Guest Roosevelt Gary, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Roosevelt Gray
02-04. Learning Christ-Centered Pastoral Care & Counseling w/Guest Dr. Rick Marrs, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Rick Marrs
02-03. Does your Congregation need a Deaconess? Absolutely!!!, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Sarah Longmire
02-02. Is the Holy Spirit Calling you to Ministry? W/Guest Dr. Leo Sanchez, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Leopoldo Sánchez
02-01. Welcome Back to Under the Fig Tree!, Micah Glenn and Ben Haupt
01-13. A Chat with New President Dr. Thomas Egger, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Thomas Egger
01-12. Becoming a Deaconess with Guest Cheryl Naumann, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Cheryl Naumann
01-11. Miniseries on Titus - Chapter 3 with Guest David Lewis, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and David Lewis
01-10. Miniseries on Titus - Chapter 2 with Guest Tim Saleska, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Tim Saleska
01-09. Miniseries on Titus - Chapter 1 with Guest Peter Nafzger, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Peter Nafzger
01-08. Miniseries on Titus-Introduction with Guest Mark Seifrid, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Mark Seifrid
01-07. Are Lutherans allowed to laugh? With Guest Erik Herrmann, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Erik Herrmann
01-06. What's a Deaconess with Guest Kristina Paul, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Kristina Paul
01-05. Unlikely Candidates for Seminary with Guest Leo Sánchez, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Leopoldo Sánchez
01-04. The Student Experience with Mason Vieth, Micah Glenn, Ben Haupt, and Mason Vieth
01-03. Theology of the Call, Micah Glenn and Ben Haupt
01-02. Growing in Wisdom and Stature with Jesus, Micah Glenn and Ben Haupt
01-01. John 1:43-51 & Why We Went to Seminary, Micah Glenn and Ben Haupt
