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Dr Koontz and Col Grills talk about Guido Merkens, Lutheran evangelism in the 1950s and its contrast with the Church Growth movement, the historical and modern methods of evangelism, the necessity of evangelism, and practical ways to evangelize. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsor - Direct E-Care Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about family dynamics, the differences in generations caused by different forms of media, desiring to live at peace with your family, and how male headship worked with the respect historically given to women and elders. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID,  Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

Dr Koontz and Col Grills talk about the history of evangelism in colonial America and its parallels to evangelism today, the difference between extensive and intensive evangelization, the effects of revivals, and the importance of catechesis. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsor - Direct E-Care Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the life of Henry Kissinger and his role in the opening up of China, the narrow mindedness of looking only at an individual's effects on the world, an overview of Naselli's first five views on political theology, and finally an examination of views six and seven that blur the lines between religion and government. Related links - What Is the Spectrum of Major Views on Political Theology? A Proposed Taxonomy of Seven Views on Religion and Government Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID,  Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz takes an episode to answer a listener question about right wing reactionaries, the origins of conservatism, the writings of Nietzsche, east and west coast Straussians, and the Two Ages mindset. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsor - Direct E-Care Dr Adam Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about technological stagnation, our stiff-spiritedness that inhibits our ability to sustain our society, and how Christians aught to view psychotherapy and emotions. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID,  Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

Dr Koontz and Col Grills are joined by Rev David Appold to answer listener questions about bloodshed in America's history, Geocentrism vs Heliocentrism, and how many of the Jews converted to Christianity and the works of Richard Newhaus. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Adam Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Rev. David Appold - St Paul Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the recent presidential election in Argentina, our growing fascination with Ceaserism, positions #4 and #5 from Naselli's article describing the political theologies of Christians today and in America's founding, and being ruled by law rather than men. Related links - What Is the Spectrum of Major Views on Political Theology? A Proposed Taxonomy of Seven Views on Religion and Government Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID,  Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

Dr Koontz and Col Grills talk about Richard Nixon's life, his election, the wars that occurred during his administration, his policy toward China, and finally the movie Deathwish and its reflection of the environment in the 70s. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the definition of political theology, how church and state interact, why we have such trouble understanding politics, what causes governments to eradicate religion, the desire to escape government, and the illusion of religious neutrality in the US. Related links - What Is the Spectrum of Major Views on Political Theology? A Proposed Taxonomy of Seven Views on Religion and Government Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID,  Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

Part 3 of a three hour episode of On The Line by Pastor Brian Stecker with Dr Adam Koontz, discussing the Christian life, redeeming time, supporting families in the church, and prayer. Listen to the full episode - Secularism and the Martyrs Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church Pastor Brian Stecker - Trinity Waconia Music thanks to Verny

Part 2 of a three hour episode of On The Line by Pastor Brian Stecker with Dr Adam Koontz, discussing the rise of secularism, revolt against nature, education, and evangelism. Listen to the full episode - Secularism and the Martyrs Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church Pastor Brian Stecker - Trinity Waconia Music thanks to Verny

Part 1 of a three hour episode of On The Line by Pastor Brian Stecker with Dr Adam Koontz, discussing the martyrs of the early church, death, secularism, and much more. Listen to the full episode - Secularism and the Martyrs Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church Pastor Brian Stecker - Trinity Waconia Music thanks to Verny

Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the podcast and the process of choosing questions to answer, and then answer listener questions about language and the Word of God, planting new Lutheran churches, and the distinction between unnatural and sinful things. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID,  Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

Dr Koontz and Col Grills talk about William Westmoreland and his role in the Vietnam war, the importance of appearance in war, advances and setbacks in weapons technology during the war, draft dodging, and the use and influence of media during that time. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about Elon Musk's history and rise to fortune, Gen X and 80's nostalgia, embracing risk, and confidence in confronting the powers of the world. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID,  Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills talk about Dispensationalism, Pre and Post Millennialism, modern Judaism, the Scofield Reference Bible, and how to prepare for Jesus coming according to the bible. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the neglect of teaching on the Orders of Creation, the origin of Jesus Movement, why the Lutheran church's style was unsuited to a non state church environment, and the Church Growth movement's effects on mainline churches. Related links Truth Is and Stay Strong by Danny Gokey Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID,  Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills talk about the poetry of the Beatniks, their influence on the culture, the drug use of the artists, the folly of seeing life through a surreal lens, and the American tendency for self-sabotage. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Get the Family Bible Commentary by Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz takes a solo episode to talk about Zionism, its origins in 19th century nationalism, the establishment of Jewish nation state, the politics of Jews in the diaspora, and the confusion of Christian Zionism. Scripture references for the episode include Romans 9-11, 1 Thessalonians 2, and John 18 Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Get the Family Bible Commentary by Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID,  Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny