A Brief History of Power

Dr Koontz flies solo this week to talk about the history of New Amsterdam, the effects of making the acquisition of wealth your highest goal, the differences between Dutch and English settlements, and the city's position in the Dutch-Anglo war. Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron CollegiumMusic thanks to Verny

Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the Lutheran tendency toward Presidio style structures, historical examples of Lutheran authorities, the parasitic nature of bureaucratic structures, and why Covenants provide motivation and guidance.Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron CollegiumMusic thanks to Verny

Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the ordering of the church throughout history, Ecumenism and the Augsburg Confession, unity in the church, the relationship of doctrine and practice, and the inspiration of the Word.Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron CollegiumMusic thanks to Verny

Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the history of the Jewish people and the changes in identification throughout time, the Spanish Reconquista and its contrasts with the Reformed and their covenants, and the importance of timely propositions in teaching.Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron CollegiumMusic thanks to Verny

The first session of Dr. Koontz's lectures at the Wittenberg Academy family retreat in Iowa, a wonderful event for Lutheran homeschooling families that's held each year. He taught in this presentation on Psalm 46 and the Future of the Church.Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron CollegiumMusic thanks to Verny

Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk respond to listener messages about the deployment of nuclear weapons in Japan, and the hosts' thoughts about Corey Mahler.Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron CollegiumMusic thanks to Verny

The final talk delivered by Rev Jonathan Fisk at the 2023 Men's gathering. Many thanks to them for inviting Rev Fisk out to deliver this talk. See the other talks and learn more on their website.Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron CollegiumMusic thanks to Verny

Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about modern obsessions with aliens at both personal and governmental levels, America's self-destructive hunger for technological discovery, what the hardening of a people's hearts looks like, and the proper understanding understanding of Deborah.Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron CollegiumMusic thanks to Verny

Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the adoption of new technologies by the Church, the implications and possible futures of using AI, the constant pushing forward of technology enthused societies, our decreasing capacity for expression, and the good use of time. Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron CollegiumMusic thanks to Verny

Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk read a listener email about Nuclear power, then continue their discussion of America's history by talking about the origins of the Puritans, the limitations of on-paper doctrines, how America's religious diversity came about, and how the Puritans made their way of life become the expected norm.Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron CollegiumMusic thanks to Verny