What is a theology of the body for Lutherans? In this episode Scott and Todd think through where such a theology fits in the Small Catechism, and its implications for pastoral care today. Join us for Episode 48 of The Crux of the Matter.

Scott and Todd have their first ever live episode, this time from Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Rocklin, California. Hear them field questions about challenges and opportunities facing the Church and her pastors in the twenty-first century.

Yes, we’re talking about Star Wars: The Force Awakens. However, this isn’t just another fan review of the Second Coming of Star Wars. How are we to view it as Christians, and why should we care as pastors? Just us for Episode 45 of The Crux of the Matter

Why is Advent so hard for our congregations, from a personal point of view? Join Todd and Scott as they discuss this question in episode 44 of The Crux of the Matter.

Scott and Todd are back after a week off, and ready to talk about refugees. How are we as a society, as the Church, and as Christian pastors to view and/or care for those who are refugees? Join us for episode 43 of The Crux of the Matter.

Church history isn’t just about dead white guys! Listen in as Scott and Todd talk about what it means to be a pastor with an eye towards our own church history.

Can Christians celebrate Halloween? Should Lutherans celebrate Reformation Sunday? Scott and Todd get to the Crux of the Matter in Episode 41.

Pastors get asked all kinds of questions all the time. Some of them even make sense. In this episode Scott and Todd tackle six of the most common questions pastors get asked. Join us for episode 40 of The Crux of the Matter.

Scott and Todd discussion the physical vs. the spiritual, good vs. evil, and why we all want to live in a world of superheroes. And missionaries. And proofs for the reliability of the Bible.

Scott teaches at CTCR document on the Ministry from 1981. Todd loses his driver's license. What could possibly go wrong? Join us for episode 38 of The Crux of the Matter.