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  Word and Work Session 01

  Dale Meyer and Charles Arand

  Concordia Seminary, St. Louis President Dr. Dale A. Meyer chats with Dr. Charles Arand, the Seminary’s Eugene E. and Nell S. Fincke Graduate Professor of Theology, and dean of Theological Research and Publication, about the 2017 edition of Luther’s Small Catechism with Explanation from Concordia Publishing House (CPH). According to CPH, the 2017 Explanation presents a lens to faithfully understand God’s Word in the midst of changing times — providing a practical guide for living the daily Christian life. Arand served as a drafter on The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod committee responsible for revising the Explanation. Learn more at Concordia Theology. Learn more about the 2017 Explanation here Luther's Small Catechism with Explanation 2017 Edition.

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  Word and Work Session 02

  Dale Meyer and Joel Biermann

  Concordia Seminary, St. Louis President Dr. Dale A. Meyer discusses the book, Wholly Citizens, with author Dr. Joel Biermann, the Seminary’s Waldemar A. and June Schuette Professor of Systematic Theology, as well as the relationship of church and world in light of Luther’s teachings. Word and Work: An Intersection provides a behind-the-scenes look at ministry where everyday life and God’s Word meet. Learn more at Concordia Theology. Learn more about Wholly Citizens from Fortress Press here Wholly Citizens.

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  Word and Work Session 03

  Dale Meyer and Brian Saunders

  Concordia Seminary, St. Louis President Dr. Dale A. Meyer sits down with Dr. Brian Saunders, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Iowa District East, for Word and Work: In Intersection. The two men discuss the role of LCMS districts in the hierarchy of the church and the important interface with congregations and their communities. Word and Work provides a behind-the-scenes look at ministry where everyday life and God’s Word meet. Learn more at Concordia Theology.

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  Word and Work Session 04

  Dale Meyer and Mark Kiessling

  Concordia Seminary, St. Louis President Dr. Dale A. Meyer sits down with Rev. Mark Kiessling, director of Youth Ministry for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), for Word and Work: In Intersection. The two men discuss ways the church can better reach millennials and young people, and explore the findings of an LCMS survey of young adults. In the second half of the show, the men are joined by several St. Louis-area teens who share their perspectives on the struggles by the church to engage young people in the life of the church. Learn more about the study here. 'Relationships, not programs': Youth Ministry shares research on young adults

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  Word and Work Session 05

  Dale Meyer and Paul Flo

  Concordia Seminary, St. Louis President Dr. Dale A. Meyer interviews concluding seminarian Paul Flo about his time in Germany as part of the 2016 Fellowship at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE). Flo was selected from 175 applicants to receive one of 12 FASPE fellowships that year and was the first student from Concordia Seminary to receive this distinction. The fellowship included a 12-day trip to Germany and Poland, including a visit to the site of the infamous Auschwitz Nazi concentration camp. Learn more about FASPE at FASPE.

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  Word and Work Session 06

  Dale Meyer and Lawrence Rast

  Concordia Seminary, St. Louis President Dr. Dale A. Meyer chats with his counterpart at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Ind., Dr. Lawrence Rast. The two seminary presidents discuss the history of their institutions and Rast’s background. They also share some insight about what it’s like to lead a seminary and their mutual goal of recruiting more pastors and workers for the church.

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  Word and Work Session 07

  Dale Meyer, Ted Doering, Charles Arand, and Bruce Hartung

  In the first half of Word and Work: An Intersection, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis President Dr. Dale A. Meyer talks with Seminary alum Rev. Ted Doering (’14) about his background, church planting and ways in which the church can reach younger generations. Doering is author of Myth of the Millennial: Connecting Generations in the Church from Concordia Publishing House. In the second half of the program, Professor Charles Arand interviews Professor Emeritus Bruce Hartung about nurturing and developing church environments that are psychologically and spiritually healthy as well has his books, Holding Up the Prophet’s Hands and Building Up the Body of Christ.

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  Word and Work Session 08

  Dale Meyer, Alfonso Espinosa, Charles Arand, and Michael Zeigler

  Dale Meyer, Alfonso Espinosa, Charles Arand and Michael Zeigler

  In the first half of Word and Work: An Intersection, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis President Dr. Dale A. Meyer visits with Dr. Alfonso Espinosa, pastor of Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church in Irvine, Calif., about navigating through today’s culture and Espinosa’s book, Faith That Sees Through the Culture from Concordia Publishing House. In the second half of the program, Professor Charles Arand interviews Dr. Michael Zeigler about Zeigler’s book, Christian Hope Among Rivals from Wipf and Stock.

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  Word and Work Session 09

  Dale Meyer, John Suguitan, Leopoldo Sanchez, and Erik Herrmann

  In the first half of Word and Work: An Intersection, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis President Dr. Dale A. Meyer visits with Rev. John Suguitan, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, about the congregation’s emphasis on serving the poor and the homeless. In the second half of the program, we hear meditations on “Grace Alone” and “Faith Alone” from Professors Leopoldo A. Sanchez M. and Erik Herrmann from the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation Service held on campus in 2017.

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  Word and Work Session 10

  Dale Meyer and Micah Glenn

  In Word and Work: An Intersection, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis President Dr. Dale A. Meyer visits with Rev. Micah Glenn, executive director of the Lutheran Hope Center in Ferguson, Mo., and how he is serving the needs of the community in the aftermath of the police shooting of Michael Brown.

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  Word and Work Session 11

  Dale Meyer, Trevor Sutton, David Schmitt, and Scott Seidler

  In the first half of Word and Work: An Intersection, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis President Dr. Dale A. Meyer chats with Seminary alum Rev. A. Trevor Sutton about his book, Clearly Christian: Following Jesus in this Age of Confusion from Concordia Publishing House. Rev. A. Trevor Sutton is currently working on his PhD at Concordia Seminary. The two men discuss why the world desperately needs clear Christianity and the real love and forgiveness of God. In the second half of the program, Professor Dr. David Schmitt and Dr. Scott Seidler, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Kirkwood, Mo., break down a chapel sermon by Seidler in a “Preacher’s Studio” segment.

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  Word and Work Session 12

  Dale Meyer, Christina Hergenrader, Charles Arand, and Richard Warneck

  In the first half of Word and Work: An Intersection, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis President Dr. Dale A. Meyer chats with Christina Hergenrader about her book, Family Trees & Olive Branches: Creating a Culture of Grace in Your Family from Concordia Publishing House. They discuss families and conflicts, and how the authority and comfort of Scripture can repair and improve family relationships. In the second half of the program, Professor Dr. Charles Arand interviews Professor Emeritus Dr. Richard Warneck about his book, Pastoral Ministry: Theology and Practice, in a “Book Blurbs” segment from Concordia Theology.

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  Word and Work Session 13

  Dale Meyer, Sarah Bernhardt, and Robert Bernhardt

  In the first half of Word and Work: An Intersection, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis President Dr. Dale A. Meyer chats with Rev. Bob and Sarah Bernhardt in the middle of an art exhibition in the Seminary’s Kristine Kay Hasse Memorial Library. The exhibition, which was curated by Sarah, was part of the 2018 Theological Symposium. The three discuss Rev. Bernhardt’s ministry as pastor of youth and family at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in St. Louis, Mo., and Sarah’s as the director of the Intersect Arts Center, which is housed at Holy Cross. The Bernhardts share how they are reaching out to youth and families in the neighborhood. In the second half of the program, Rev. Bernhardt’s chapel sermon from the Theological Symposium is shared.

  The photos from the Art Exhibit are located at Visualizing the Theology of the Cross.

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  Word and Work Session 14

  Dale Meyer and David Lewis

  In this episode of Word and Work: An Intersection, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis President Dr. Dale A. Meyer chats with Rev. David Lewis, assistant professor of Exegetical Theology, about a four-week Lay Bible Institute he led on campus in October 2018, “The Bible, Theology and Christ-Figures in Film.” The two men discuss how the American cinema has long “borrowed” narratives and themes from the Bible and Christian theology, often to tell its own unique stories. They also explore how Christians should approach and interpret such films, which can be used to share the Gospel. Learn more about the Seminary’s Lay Bible Institutes at csl.edu/lbi.

  You can view Dr. Lewis's Lay Bible Institute class at The Bible, Theology and Christ-Figures in Film.

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  Word and Work Session 15

  Dale Meyer and Peter Mayer

  In Word and Work: An Intersection, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis President Dr. Dale A. Meyer chats with Peter Mayer of the Peter Mayer Group about his music, his new album “A Junkman’s Christmas,” his experience playing with Jimmy Buffet for the past 30 years and his upcoming “Stars & Promises 2018: A Junkman’s Christmas” concert Dec. 19, 2018, at the Sheldon in St. Louis. Meyer also samples a few of the songs featured in the “Stars & Promises” concert as Mayer offers some insights about the music’s origins and unique arrangements. Learn more about Peter Mayer.

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  Word and Work Session 16

  Dale Meyer, Paula Isakson, Erik Herrmann, and David Schmitt

  In Word and Work: An Intersection, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis President Dr. Dale A. Meyer interviews Paula Isakson about her organization, “Faith Family Reunion,” which provides encouragement and provides resources for parents who raised their children in the Lutheran church but whose children have left the church and their faith (prodigals). Read more about Faith Family Reunion. In the program’s second half, listen to a chapel sermon by Seminary Professor Dr. Erik Herrmann given on the commemoration day for Johannes von Staupitz, Martin Luther’s father confessor. Later in the program, Seminary Professor Dr. David Schmitt and Herrmann break down the sermon in a Preacher’s Studio segment.

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  Word and Work Session 17

  Dale Meyer and Eric Knost

  God has given us all vocations no matter where we are or where we work. In this episode, Dale Meyer talks with Dr. Eric Knost, the superintendent of the Rockwood School District, the largest public school system in St. Louis County. With 33 school buildings and more than 20,000 children in the district, Knost works to create a sense of community and connectedness among his students and staff. Well-known for being a visible and approachable superintendent, Knost shares how his faith daily intersects with role as a servant-leader in the public sphere.

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  Word and Work Session 18

  Dale Meyer and Michael Zeigler

  In this episode of Word and Work: An Intersection, Dr. Dale Meyer interviews Dr. Michael Zeigler, speaker of the Lutheran Hour radio program, guest instructor at Concordia Seminary, member of the Gospel of Mark team, Air Force Reserve officer, husband and father. With all of these irons in the fire, Zeigler shares some spiritual lessons from working a non-9 to 5 job. Also included is an excerpt from the Gospel of Mark presentation and one of Dr. Zeigler’s recent sermons for the Lutheran Hour radio program, where he discusses the power and mystery of words. Tune into this snapshot of a busy life marked by the intersection of the Word and work!

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  Word and Work Session 19

  Dale Meyer and Reed Lessing

  Join us on today’s episode of Word and Work: An Intersection, as we listen and learn from Dr. Reed Lessing, former professor at Concordia Seminary and current senior pastor of St. Michael Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, IN. Having always had a heart for the parish, Lessing discusses the transition from seminary to congregational life. He shares what a typical day is in his ministry, as well as the routines that have become so important to him. Tune in, and you’ll also get some insight into the upcoming Pre-Lenten workshop being held here on campus, featuring the book of Exodus!

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  Word and Work Session 20

  Dale Meyer and Dale Kreienkamp

  In this episode, Dr. Dale A. Meyer interviews Dale Kreienkamp, human resources professional and author of the new book How Long, O Lord, How Long? In his book, Kreienkamp discusses surviving unemployment. He shares aspects of losing a job and offers tips for those who are currently facing that situation. The second half of the program is Dr. David Schmidt interviewing Rev. Robert Sundquist, pastor of Faith Community Lutheran Church in Las Vegas. Following the 2017 mass shooting, Sundquist shares his experiences in that event as a person, a pastor and as a preacher. He discusses the processing of tragedy, and the preaching through tragedy. This is an episode you do not want to miss.

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  Word and Work Session 21

  Dale Meyer, Kent Burreson, and Beth Hoeltke

  In this episode of Word and Work: An Intersection, Dr. Dale Meyer talks with Concordia Seminary Dr. Kent Burreson, associate professor of Systematic Theology and Dr. Beth Hoeltke, director of Concordia Seminary’s graduate school, about their new book, Death, Heaven, Resurrection and the New Creation. Over the course of the program, Burreson and Hoeltke discuss the role the physical body plays in life and death, the experience of dying and the nature of the new creation and our resurrected bodies. They explore the meanings of physical, spiritual and eternal deaths, and discuss how the grieving process is impacted by the way we talk about death.

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  Word and Work Session 22

  Dale Meyer and Paul McCain

  In this episode of Word and Work: An Intersection, we get an inside look at Concordia Publishing House (CPH). Dr. Dale A. Meyer interviews Rev. Paul McCain, publisher at CPH, getting the inside scoop on CPH’s history, publishing plan and the all the different processes involved in their work. McCain talks about several works that he brought with him into the studio and shares how they have impacted him personally. During the episode, McCain also discusses the impact of technology on the publishing world and how the scene is changing, and shared that “publishing is about content—and not necessarily how that content is delivered.”

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  Word and Work Session 23

  Dale Meyer and James Marriott

  In this episode of Word and Work: An Intersection, Dr. Dale A. Meyer interviews Dr. James Marriott, director of Musical Arts at Concordia Seminary and the Kreft Chair for Music Arts. Marriot shares how the transition from parish to seminary life impacted his family, and discusses the impact the chapel program has in the formation of the students. Laudamus, Concordia Seminary’s select choir of seminarians, is under Marriott’s direction, and he discusses what it’s like to be on tour, how their program developed and the powerful background behind the music.

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  Word and Work Session 24

  Dale Meyer and John Eckrich

  In this episode of Word and Work: An Intersection, Dr. Dale A. Meyer talks with John Eckrich, M.D., a physician who has provided integrated health care to many pastors, teachers, seminarians and their families for more than 35 years. Eckrich is also the founder of Grace Place Wellness Ministries. He discusses how the ministry began and shares the preventative wellness retreats and wellness resources that Grace Place provides for church workers. You’ll also hear about his new book, Resilient Aging and Wellness.

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  Word and Work Session 25

  Dale Meyer and John Loum

  In this episode of Word and Work, Dr. Dale A. Meyer explores the life and work of Dr. John Loum, director of Concordia Seminary’s Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology (EIIT). The EIIT program offers specialized curriculum for men and women who want to serve immigrant and English as a Second Language (ESL) communities as pastors or deaconesses in North America. Tune in to hear about his life growing up in the Gambia, his journey from Islam to Christianity, and his ongoing mission work and ministry.