In this episode Scott and Todd talk about Lent and Ash Wednesday, why Lutherans sometimes freak out at physical practices surrounding Lent such as the imposition of ashes, and how pastors are to introduce good and faithful practices in a new congregation. Oh, and Scott manages to mention Pope John-Paul II, again.
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LINKS AND OTHER STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT
- Ancient-Future Faith, by Robert Webber
- Introduction to Worship, by James White
- Concordia Lutheran Church, Brentwood, Pennsylvania
- Why Lent Should Matter to Everyone, by Todd A. Peperkorn
- Dr. James Bushur, Ash Wednesday Sermon, “A Severe Mercy”, on Mark 8:31-38 (still working on the link for this)
- What is the Significant of Lent
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WHAT’S BRINGING JOY THIS WEEK
SCOTT
- The Family Project, by Glenn Stanton and Focus on the Family
TODD
WHERE TO FIND US
Todd and Scott co-host THE CRUX OF THE MATTER.
You may find Todd Peperkorn @toddpeperkorn on Twitter or facebook.com/toddpeperkorn on Facebook. He also blogs, posts sermons, and random nonsense at Lutheran Logomaniac and Dark My Road. Todd’s parish is Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Rocklin, California. You can find his sermons & bible classes on YouTube HERE.
You may find Scott Stiegemeyer @scottstieg on Twitter or Facebook.com/scottstiegemeyer on Facebook. Scott’s parish is Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, Illinois.
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