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Theology Q&A

What-Not, The Podcast

Recovering the joy of theology.

On the Theology Q&A podcast Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer take up your theology questions, providing Biblical and pastoral answers deeply rooted in the Lutheran tradition.

Submit your questions at http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact.

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  • Monday · 58 min

    Q&A: Did Jesus Only Become Mortal on the Cross? What Should I do if my Faith Grows Cold? More.

    Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Was Jesus Born Immortal like Adam? Did he only become mortal to die on the cross? What happens when your faith grows cold and what should you do about it?  What would you name a Lutheran parish?  How should confessional Lutherans think about those who find contemporary worship 43: more approachable? How can the Lutheran church help people get connected

  • August 16 · 57 min

    Q&A: Are you truly repentant if you are hiding from the police? Can you ask the saints to pray for you? More.

    Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Are you truly repentant if you are hiding from the police? Can you ask the saints to pray for you? Why don’t we follow old testament regulations like those in Deuteronomy 15 What is pietism? How does it differ from the third use of the law? Should 1 Enoch and other similar books be considered canon? What should we do if we discover a new book lost to time with

  • August 10 · 50 min

    Q&A: Can you pray with Christians from other denominations? What if a Christian does not go to church? More.

    Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  What should we do when friends feel called to other denominations? Can you pray with Christians of other denominations? Are people who say they are Christians but don't go to church actually Christians? Is it wrong for a woman to keep her last name after marriage? What are some resources for finding answers to theology questions? Submit your questions here:

  • August 4 · 40 min

    Q&A: What makes a Baptism invalid? What are the marks of the true church? More.

    Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  What invalidates a baptism? What are the marks of the true church? When is refusing medical care suicide? How do hymns play a role in the development of a person’s theology? Does the 8th commandment apply when speaking about a public figure? Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact.

  • July 11 · 38 min

    Theology Q&A: Why are people leaving the Lutheran Church? Should you send your protestant child to a Catholic school? How do I handle a breakup after dating someone from my church? More.

    Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Why are people leaving the Lutheran Church? Should you send your protestant child to a Catholic school? How should we respond when people use the Lord's name in vain? How do you handle a breakup after dating someone from your church? What does "fearing" God really mean? How do we fear and love God? Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact.

  • July 4 · 43 min

    Q&A: How do we recognize narcissistic leaders? Why do we need the Holy Spirit to desire God's grace? Why don't Lutherans greet each other during the service? More.

    Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  How do we recegnize narcissistic leaders? Why do we need the Holy Spirit to desire God's grace? Why don't Lutherans greet each other during the service? Advice when visiting a new church? Are there different rewards in heaven based on our level of sanctification? Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact.

  • June 27 · 50 min

    Theology Q&A: How should we view Christian influencers? Lutheran theology and discipleship? God's ideal for marriage? More.

    Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  How should we view Christian influencers?   How do we reconcile Lutheran theology and discipleship? What should a husband do if his wife refuses to submit to him? Why doesn't Jesus mention the first table of the law when he meets the rich young ruler? Are head coverings a timeless command or a cultural trend? Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmuelle

  • June 20 · 57 min

    Q&A: Handling suffering? The final judgment? Is every job a God-given calling? More.

    Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  How should we teach Christians to handle suffering? How do we understand appearing before the judgment seat of Christ? Can a Christian lose salvation according to Hebrews chapter six? Is every job really a God-given calling? What are some key takeaways from the books of Job and Ecclesiastes? Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact.

  • June 19 · 53 min

    Q&A: Should children be in Sunday school? Why does Jesus say "I have overcome the world?" Why do we pray for healing? More.

    Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Was Luther's Break from Rome sinful? Should Children be in Sunday School? What does Jesus mean when he says "I have overcome the world?" Why pray for healing? Was Balaam a prophet of God? Does God care about our winning or losing in sports? Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact.

  • June 13 · 46 min

    Q&A: Was Luther's Break from Rome sinful? How can we reunify the church? Calvinism vs Arminianism? More.

    Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Was Luther's Break from Rome sinful? How can we reunify the church? What is the Lutheran stance on the Calvinism versus Arminianism debate? Is the Romans road compatible with Lutheran teaching? What is the Biblical view on women's singleness, education, and dating? Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact.

  • June 2 · 44 min

    Theology Q&A: Are Roman Catholic practices really Christian? Is despair a form of self-worship? Is polygamy permissible? More.

    Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Are Roman Catholic practices really Christian? Is despair a form of self-worship? How does despair focus us on ourselves instead of God? Can someone who is baptized lose salvation? Is polygamy permissible for the Christian? Should the Lutheran Church allow it? Can Lutherans pray for a hedge of protection? Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.co/c

  • May 31 · 50 min

    Theology Q&A: Did Lutherans Change the Second Commandment? How do we support people dealing with infertility? How should we view charismatic testimonies? More.

    Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Does the Bible forbid graven images? How do we support people unable to have the gift of children? How should we respond to charismatic testimonies? What does the Bible teach about quarrelsome wives? How do I deal with fear over my loved ones' salvation? Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact. 

  • May 23 · 39 min

    Theology Q&A: Is the Shroud of Turin Real? Are you Smarter than the Pope? Do Lutherans Believe in Soul Sleep More.

    Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Do Lutherans believe in soul sleep? Is the Shroud of Turin real? Is Cultural Marxism a threat to out faith? Do you think you're smarter than the Pope? Does praying "deliver us from evil" prevent all evil from happening? Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact. 

  • May 17 · 52 min

    Q&A: What Does the Bible teach about God's plan for Israel? Disagreeing about communion with a spouse? More.

    Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question: What is God's plan for Israel? Honoring God while disagreeing about the sacraments? Is it wrong to use AI to assist in writing sermons? Gender roles & the kingdom of heaven? Are the gods of the nations actually demons? Find Chemnitz on this topic here: https://wolfmueller.co/rome-examined-... Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact. Also,

  • May 10 · 26 min

    Q&A: Can Women Write Theology Books? Luther on Assurance of Salvation

    Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question: Can women write theology books? Is it the same as teaching? Why did Luther emphasize assurance of salvation? Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact.

  • April 30 · 57 min

    Q&A: Can I confess suicidal thoughts to my pastor? What is provenient grace? Can women teach in church? More.

    Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  What is Provenient grace? Do Lutherans believe in it? Can women teach in church? When does a woman teaching men cross the line? What does Jesus actually mean by "judge not?" Does baptism actually wash away your sins? Can I confess suicidal thoughts to my pastor without fear of judgment? Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact.

  • April 22 · 1 hr 12 min

    Q&A: Am I forgiven if I do not feel forgiven? What do Lutherans believe about icons? What do Lutherans believe about Limbo? More.

    Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Am I forgiven if I do not feel forgiven? What do Lutherans believe about icons? What do Lutherans believe about Limbo? How does Sola Scriptura align with Biblical Canon? Are mental health concerns, anxiety, and schizophrenia really demon possession or are they effects of original sin? What about gender and identity issues? Why is the Holy Spirit overlooked in

  • April 20 · 56 min

    Q&A: Why don't Lutherans believe in purgatory? How should the Church speak out? Living together without intimacy? More.

    Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  What is the Lutheran view of purgatory? Why don't we beleive in it? How should the Church speak out? Is living together before marriage sinful if there is no intimacy? Can Baptists and Lutherans ever understand each other? What is the Mercy Seat in the Old Tesetament and how does it point forward to Christ's sacrifice? Can we say that one calling is more imp

  • April 9 · 1 hr 9 min

    Theology Q&A: Is "Once saved, always saved" biblical? Is everyone a Christian until they reject the gift? More.

    Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Is "once saved, always saved" biblical? Can a Christian lose salvation? Is everyone a Christian until they reject the gift? Pastors' greatest fears? Where are the young people in the LCMS? How can we get them to meet together? How can we have joy in liturgical worship while being faithful to our confessions? How do we follow the liturgy without going through t

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