A Brief History of Power

BHoP#234 Unscheduled Trust

Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about manhood and friendship, Trump's recent trial and conviction, what makes something politically polarizing and what effect polarization has, and the influence of various intelligence agencies.
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Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College
Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church
Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford
Music thanks to Verny

BHoP#233 Nighttime in America Part 2 - Paranoia and Its Roots and Fruits

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the source of paranoia and polarization in American politics, how wars are justified by fear and justify surveillance, the history of government crackdown on religious groups, and the growth of gun culture and homeschooling.
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Many thanks to our sponsors - Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook)
Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church
Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church
Music thanks to Verny

BHoP#232 Tone is not Truth

Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the appealing to heaven, the Gadsden flag, how and why people seek social approval, distinguishing between tone and truth, and the Constitution of the United States.
Links Mentioned - What To Know About The Controversial 'Appeal To Heaven’ Flag Flown At Justice Samuel Alito’s Home
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Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College
Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church
Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford
Music thanks to Verny

BHoP#231 Nighttime in America Part 1 - The Murder of Fr John Karastamatis

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Fr John Karastamatis, who he served in life, how he died, the controversies after his death, ritualistic murders, and the spiritual aspects of human curiosity with morbidity.
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Many thanks to our sponsors - Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook)
Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church
Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church
Music thanks to Verny

BHoP#230 Wisdom for the Lutheran Church Part 2

Dr Adam Koontz is back on the show On The Line with Pastor Brian Stecker to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the Lutheran synods, the Concordias and seminaries, and what is needed to plant more churches.
Listen to the full episode -Wisdom for the Lutheran Church | Dr. Adam Koontz
Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College
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Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church
Pastor Brian Stecker - Trinity Waconia
Music thanks to Verny

BHoP#229 Wisdom for the Lutheran Church Part 1

Dr Adam Koontz is back on the show On The Line with Pastor Brian Stecker to discuss podcasting, the currency of attention, the Crusades and modern Israel, and wisdom and not giving advice.
Listen to the full episode -Wisdom for the Lutheran Church | Dr. Adam Koontz
Many thanks to our sponsors - Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook)
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Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church
Pastor Brian Stecker - Trinity Waconia
Music thanks to Verny

BHoP#228 Raised Not Operative

Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about children going astray after being raised in the faith and why they leave the church, the role of the Roman Catholic Church in the modern political scene, and organizing for the future.
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Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College
Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church
Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford
Music thanks to Verny

BHoP Classics - Death Comes (En Espanol)

Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk continue dissecting the history of the Spanish Civil War, discussing the ideological division which made it and the growing intensity of each side's rhetoric for the other in divided countries. They also talk about the real life consequences and death tolls from civil war, the imposition of the government on the church, and the necessity of organizing your faction to survive.
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Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College
Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church
Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford
Music thanks to Verny

BHoP#227 Cryptids, Cursed Lands, and Sharpening our Swords

Col. Willie Grills talks about cryptid's potentially demonic origins, the church's awareness and preparation for such problems, and our own part in this spiritual warfare.
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Many thanks to our sponsors - Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook)
Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church
Music thanks to Verny

BHoP#226 The Orders of Creation Part 2

The 2024 Marriage and Family Conference took place April 19-20, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Cole Camp, MO. The theme of the conference was: The Orders of Creation. This is the second of two presentations by Rev. Dr. Adam C. Koontz on: The Orders of Creation.
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Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, and Luther Classical College
Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church
Music thanks to Verny