Higher Things Radio

In Episode 264 of HT-Radio, Pr. Borghardt and Jon are joined by Sandra Ostapowich to talk about what the scriptures have to say about homosexuality. Then in the second half of the episode, Rev. Gaven Mize of Our Savior Lutheran in Shepherdsville, KY talks about suffering as a Christian.

This week's episode of HT-Radio was recorded in Ft. Wayne, IN. Pr. Borghardt is joined by Sandra Ostapowich and Rev. Mark Buetow. They talk about all sorts of different things from Youth Ministry to this coming Sunday's Gospel text.

In Episode 262 of HT-Radio, Pr. Borghardt and Jon are joined by Pr. Aaron Fenker who takes us through the Wedding at Cana text. Then during the second half they are joined by Pr. Mark Buetow to talk about the Confession of St. Peter which we celebrate on Saturday.

HT-Radio is back in 2014! This week Pr. Borghardt and Jon talk about the readings for the first couple weeks of Epiphany. Pr. Borghardt leads a bible study through Matthew chapters 2 and 3. Sandra Ostapowich joins them in the second half to give us an update on the Crucified conferences and sticks around to go through the Baptism of our Lord text.

In the final HT-Radio episode of 2013, Pr. Borghardt and Jon are joined by Pr. Carl Thiele from the land down under! Pr. Thiele talks about what Christmas is like in Australia and how it is similar and different from here in the US. Then Pr. Gaven Mize reads the Luke 2 Gospel for us in his southern access. And finally Pr. Borghardt takes us through the greek of John 1 - Christmas mornings Gospel lesson. Merry Christmas to all of you from Higher Things!

In episode 259 of HT-Radio Pr. Borghardt and Jon are joined by Pr. Mark Buetow. Pr. Buetow talks about John the Baptist and how he prepares the way for Jesus and how Advent prepares the way for Christmas. Then, in the last segment, Pr. Cwirla talks about the Magnificat. The Song of Mary.

This week on HT-Radio, Pr. Gaven Mize of Divine Savior Lutheran Church in Shepherdsville, KY talks about Advent Joy. To talk about Advent joy he takes a look at John the Baptist and his preaching of repentance. In the second half of the episode, Pr. Borghardt and Jon are joined by Stan Lemon to talk about antinomianism, pronomianism, law and Gospel.

In Episode 257 of HT-Radio, Pr. Borghardt is joined by Sandra Ostapowich as co-host and Stan Lemon as interview guest. Stan talks about why they don't do Santa Clause in the Lemon house hold and even slips in a little history of St. Nickolas in the first half. In the second half of the episode Pr. Borghardt and Sandra are joined by Rev. Aaron Fenker, Associate Pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bossier City, LA. Pr. Fenker talks about how Christmas bleeds out of its season in to Advent and if it's okay to put your tree up and listen to Christmas music before December 25th.

This week on HTR, Pr. Borghardt and Jon talk about the Advent season and the world's Christmas season.

In episode 255 of HT-Radio, Pr. Borghardt and Sandra Ostapowich talk about what to do when you find out your friend actually likes you. Then during the second half of the broadcast Stan Lemon joins them as the discuss the parable of the wise and foolish virgins from the Gospel Lesson appointed for the Last Sunday of the Church Year.

This week on HT-Radio, Pr. Borghardt and Jon talk about Johann von Staupitz and what a father confessor is. They also talk about the gift of confession and absolution. In the second half they are joined by Stan Lemon to talk about why a pastor stopped going to sporting events and reasons people give for their ceasing to attend church.

In the 253rd episode of HTR, Pr. Borghardt calls in reinforcements in an effort to guilt Jon into coming to the McHenry Retreat in a couple weeks. Then during the second half, Sandra Ostapowich plays co-host as they talk to Pr. Rich Heinz of St. John's Lutheran in Chicago about All Saints' Day.

This week on HT-Radio, Pr. Borghardt and Jon talk to Jon's sister, Bekah Kohlmeier. She talks about being a Lutheran College Student. Then during Free Time Pr. Borghardt and Jon rejoice in the Reformation by talking about some of the major events in Luther's live.

Faith is believing that God works all things out for your good. What about abuse? Can God work that out for your good too? This week on HT-Radio Sandra Ostapowich gives us some great information on identifying abuse and what to do if you find yourself in an abusive situation. She also talks about how God works even abuse out for good.

In the 250th episode of HT-Radio, Pr. Borghardt tries out a new co-host, Sandra Ostapowich, during the first half as they respond to an email concerning a comment that Pr. Borghardt made on HT-Radio a couple weeks ago. During the second half Jon is back to talk about finding a church and Matthew 9.