The Concordia Publishing House Podcast

Welcome to The Concordia Publishing House Podcast where we consider everything in the light of Jesus Christ who is the same today, yesterday, and forever. Hosted by Elizabeth Pittman.

The Concordia Publishing House Podcast is a religion podcast hosted by Concordia Publishing House, with 218 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Concordia Publishing House hosts The Concordia Publishing House Podcast, a religion show with 218 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  Principles for Good Order | Tim Kurth

  Sep 30, 202645 minS7

  In this episode, host Elizabeth Pittman sits down with Tim Kurth to discuss his new book, Principles for Good Order: Creating Organizational Harmony Through Effective Governance , which adapts John Carver’s Policy Governance model for Lutheran congregations, schools, and ministry organizations. Drawing on decades of service as a Lutheran school teacher, DCE, and leader at the Lutheran Church Extension Fund, Tim explains why well-meaning board members so often stumble, how executive limitations can actually free pastors to lead, and how confession and absolution can shape the way boards and pastors work together — and he shares why he sees great hope in the next generation of Lutheran leaders. Get your copy of Principles for Good Order at cph.org/goodorder . Episode Timestamps 0:00 — Introduction & Welcoming Tim Kurth 2:00 — Why Good Order Matters for Lutheran Organizations 4:00 — Why Good People Struggle in the Boardroom 6:00 — The Sunday School Space Expert: A Lesson in Board Boundaries 7:45 — The Pastor, the Food Pantry, and the Power of a Board 10:00 — The Board as Servant Leader of the Voters 13:00 — Why Policies Need to Be Written Down 14:00 — The Three Lanes: Voters, Board, and Pastor 17:30 — Right-Hand and Left-Hand Kingdom Responsibilities 19:30 — Executive Limitations: Why “Shall Not” Can Be Freeing 22:00 — When Limitations Go Too Far 24:30 — Supporting Pastors Who Feel Ill-Equipped to Lead 29:00 — The Supplement to the Diploma of Vocation as a Monitoring Tool 32:00 — How Principles Based Governance Fits Lutheran Confessions and Polity 34:30 — Confession, Repentance, and Absolution in the Boardroom 39:30 — Hope for the Next Generation of Lutheran Leaders 42:45 — Where to Connect with Tim 44:00 — Closing About the Guest Tim Kurth retired from his role as Vice President of Ministry Solutions at the Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) in 2026. Previously, he was a Lutheran school teacher as well as a Director of Christian Education (DCE) for congregations in the Chicago area. Throughout his years of service, Tim helped to start a Lutheran high school and develop international nonprofit ministries. He enjoys participating in short-term missions, which has taken him to a total of six countries. Tim is a father to two and grandfather to three and currently lives in the Indianapolis area. Resources Mentioned Principles for Good Order: Creating Organizational Harmony Through Effective Governance by Tim Kurth — cph.org Tim’s website: principlesbasedgovernance.com Concordia Publishing House Bringing you God’s enduring Word in a changing world. cph.org Follow CPH on social: @concordiapub LCMS Foundation Helping congregations grow long-term funding to support ministries lcmsfoundation.org/podcast

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  Episode #15

  Strong in the Lord | Dr. Jennifer Londgren

  Aug 26, 202642 minS7

  In this episode, host Elizabeth Pitman sits down with Dr. Jenna Londgren to discuss her new women's Bible study, Strong in the Lord: A Women's Bible Study on Faith and Mental Health . A college professor, licensed marriage and family therapist, and mom of four, Jenna explores the connection between faith and emotional health — from recognizing when you're weary and overwhelmed to guarding your heart, building self-awareness, and modeling emotional intelligence for your kids. She shares practical, Scripture-rooted practices for finding rest and strength in Christ, even in life's most exhausting seasons. Get Jenna’s new book at cph.org/strong . Episode Timestamps 0:00 — Introduction & Welcoming Jenna Londgren 2:00 — Meet Dr. Jenna Londgren: Professor, Therapist, and Mom of Four 4:00 — Why Strong in the Lord Was Designed to Feel Like a Gift 6:00 — The Power of Doing the Study in Community 10:00 — What to Do When You Reach Your Breaking Point 13:00 — Finding the Peace That Surpasses Understanding 15:00 — Building Self-Awareness and Naming Your Needs 17:00 — Guarding Your Heart by Inviting In What's Good 20:00 — Choosing Joy Without Guilt 22:00 — Why We Can't Just Ignore Our Emotions 24:00 — Teaching Kids Emotional Intelligence 27:00 — Letting Loved Ones Sit With Hard Feelings 31:00 — The “I Feel Llama” Icebreaker and Naming Emotions 34:00 — A Caution for Finding Mental Health Resources Online 37:00 — Hope for a Woman in a Dark Season 39:00 — A Journal Prompt to Try This Week About the Guest Dr. Jennifer K. Londgren is the coordinator of the alcohol and drug studies program and an associate professor of health science at Minnesota State University. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, nationally certified counselor, and board-certified telemental health provider with clinical expertise in addiction, anxiety disorders, and women's issues. She presents at local and national levels on self-care, well-being, stress and burnout, and innovative teaching techniques. Resources Mentioned Strong in the Lord: A Women's Bible Study on Faith and Mental Health by Jennifer K. Londgren — cph.org Concordia Publishing House Bringing you God's enduring Word in a changing world. cph.org Follow CPH on social: @concordiapub LCMS Foundation Helping congregations grow long-term funding to support ministries lcmsfoundation.org/podcast

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  Episode #14

  Ten Treasures of Learning to Pray | Andrew R. Jones

  Aug 12, 202631 minS7

  In this episode, host Elizabeth Pitman sits down with Andrew R. Jones to discuss his new book, Ten Treasures of Learning to Pray , the third and final installment in his trilogy built around Martin Luther's framework of oratio, meditatio, and tentatio. Andy walks through several of the treasures God deposits into our lives through prayer — from persistence and solitude to forgiveness — and shares the biblical prayer guides, like Hannah and Hagar, who have shaped his own life of faith. Episode Timestamps 0:00 — Introduction & Welcoming Andy Jones Back 1:15 — Andy's Feelings as the Trilogy Comes to a Close 2:00 — Understanding Luther's Oratio, Meditatio, and Tentatio 5:00 — What Sets Ten Treasures of Learning to Pray Apart 7:00 — Why Prayer Is a Treasure 9:00 — The Story of Andy's Grandfather and His Baseball Cards 11:00 — The Treasure of Persistence 14:00 — Solitude and Community as Paired Treasures 17:00 — Forgiveness: A Treasure to Be Hoarded and Shared 19:00 — Why We Can't Forgive Ourselves 22:00 — Andy's Favorite Prayer Guides: Hannah and Hagar 24:00 — How to Pray Using the Collect Format 27:00 — A Prayer Practice to Try This Week 29:00 — Closing About the Guest Andrew R. Jones lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he enjoys running, hiking, and adventuring with his wife, Stephanie. He has served the church in a variety of roles and locations, utilizing the gifts of speaking, teaching, and writing. As a curious author and parish pastor, he is known for conveying deep spiritual concepts in ways everyone can understand. You can find his weekly writings on his Substack, Bible Curious. Resources Mentioned Ten Treasures of Learning to Pray by Andrew R. Jones — cph.org Ten Lies Satan Loves to Tell by Andrew R. Jones - cph.org Ten Questions to Ask Every Time You Read the Bible - cph.org Concordia Publishing House Bringing you God's enduring Word in a changing world. cph.org Follow CPH on social: @concordiapub LCMS Foundation Helping congregations grow long-term funding to support ministries lcmsfoundation.org/podcast

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  Episode #12

  Wrestling with God, Part 1 | Rev. Dr. R. Reed Lessing

  Jul 15, 202635 minS7

  In this episode, host Elizabeth Pittman sits down with returning guest Rev. Dr. R. Reed Lessing to discuss his latest book, co-authored with Dr. Andrew E. Steinmann, Wrestling with God: Understanding Difficult Old Testament Passages . Reed shares why we shouldn't skip or soften the Old Testament's hardest passages — and what we gain when we lean into them instead. Episode Timestamps 0:12 — Introduction & Welcoming Reed Lessing Back 1:52 — Why We Shouldn't Skip or Soften the Old Testament 4:00 — What Still Perplexes the Scholars: Long Lifespans & the Trinity 5:50 — The Challenge of Distance: Hebrew Language Barriers 8:00 — Understanding Violence in the Old Testament 14:00 — Modern Israel vs. Biblical Israel: A Grievous Confusion 21:00 — The Key Question: Who Is Israel? 22:00 — Why the Church Skips the Psalms of Lament 26:00 — Where Reed Turns for Comfort in Hard Times 28:00 — What Didn't Make the Cut 29:45 — Encouragement for Those Wrestling with Scripture 33:00 — Looking Ahead: The Next Book in the Trilogy 34:00 — Closing About the Guest Dr. R. Reed Lessing is the The Edwin F. and Esther L. Laatsch Chair of Old Testament Studies at Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota. He also serves as the University’s Director for the Center of Biblical Studies and oversees the University’s Pre-Seminary Program. Previously he was Senior Pastor at Saint Michael Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana, and before that, Professor of Exegetical Theology and Director of the Graduate School at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri. He was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, and received the B.A. in pre-seminary studies from St. John’s College, Winfield, Kansas, in 1981. He earned his M.Div. (1985), S.T.M. (1989), and Ph.D. (2001) degrees from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri. He was ordained into the office of the holy ministry on June 29, 1986. From 1986 to 1999, he served pastorates in West Monroe, Louisiana, and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Resources Mentioned Wrestling with God: Understanding Difficult Old Testament Passages by Rev. Dr. R. Reed Lessing and Dr. Andrew E. Steinmann — cph.org Concordia Publishing House Bringing you God's enduring Word in a changing world. 👉 cph.org Follow CPH on social: @concordiapub LCMS Foundation Helping congregations grow long-term funding to support ministries 👉 lcmsfoundation.org/podcast

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  Episode #11

  Prayerful Living in a Post-Christian Culture | Rev. Dr. Leonard Payton

  Jun 13, 202619 minS7

  <p>In this episode, host Elizabeth Pittman sits down with Rev. Dr. Leonard Payton, author of Prayerful Living in a Post-Christian Culture. Dr. Payton brings pastoral wisdom and biblical depth to the challenge of faithful Christian living amid cultural upheaval. </p><p>Episode Timestamps</p><p><b>0:12 </b>— Introduction</p><p><b>1:52 </b>— Dr. Payton’s Ministry Context: Pastoring in a Progressive Community</p><p><b>3:15 </b>— How a Weekly Newsletter Became a Book</p><p><b>4:30 </b>— A “What and Why” Book, Not a How-To</p><p><b>5:15 </b>— Citizens of Heaven: Nationalism, Patriotism & Ultimate Allegiance</p><p><b>7:15 </b>— Intercessory...

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