Publication Date

2-5-2024

Description

In this episode of Under the Fig Tree, host Rev. Micah Glenn and fill-in host Kati Gaschler (while Dr. Benjamin Haupt is on sabbatical) visit with Kati’s husband, Rev. Paul Gaschler, associate pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in St. Louis. A 2019 graduate of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., Paul grew up in a small town in Nebraska and originally planned on becoming a music teacher but later felt the tug to pastoral ministry. “At some point you just have to accept what has been laid at your feet and realize you want to do this,” Paul says. “It’s wild to think how many years I’ve been a pastor. Sometimes I feel like I just graduated.” He also shares some advice for prospective pastors who may be focusing on all “can’ts”: “You have your reasons why you can’t be a pastor. You’re considering it but you’re like, I can’t become a pastor because of whatever. I think it’s helpful if you list those things and work through them with someone.” In the recurring segment, “Ripe for the picking or leave it on the tree,” hear how the trio feel about chili and cinnamon, pineapple on pizza, waterskiing and more!

“Under the Fig Tree” is a video and audio podcast of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. New video and audio episodes are added weekly each Monday during the academic year. “Under the Fig Tree” can be found on YouTube, the Seminary’s Scholar site (scholar.csl.edu) and most podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Those interested in vocational ministry are invited to join the Seminary contact list at Request-Information. You can learn more about Concordia Seminary at csl.edu or by contacting the admissions team at [email protected] or 800-822-9545.

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Podcast

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Laity; Ministers; Future Seminarians; Future Deaconesses

Submission Cost

Free

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