Synod Stories is a show about the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod: where it’s been, where it is, and where it’s going.

Our goal is to look at the entire Synod—celebrating its wins, facing its challenges, and exploring the unique perspectives that shape its future. We’ll talk with Circuit Visitors and others who can share insights you won’t hear from a single congregation or a synodical official.

We’re starting with coverage from the convention, but this is just the beginning. Join us as we tell the stories of the LCMS from voices across the church body.

Latest Episodes

Synod Stories 07: The Lutheran Doctrine of Church, Ministry, and Power

Who holds the ultimate authority in the church? Is it the bishops, the pastors, or the people in the pews? In this episode, Dr. Martin Richard Noland provides a schola...

Synod Stories 06: From Pentecostal to Lutheran Missionary in Germany

What happens when the son of a Pentecostal pastor discovers the clarity of Lutheran theology? For Vicar Peter Williams, it changed everything. This episode chronicles ...

Synod Stories 05: A Hopeful Outlook on the Missouri Synod

In this episode, we welcome Pastor Justin Schmidt of Peace Lutheran Church in McMurray, Pennsylvania. As a circuit visitor in the English District, Pastor Schmidt prov...

Synod Stories 04: The History and Theology of LCMS Church Government

How did the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod develop its unique form of church government? This episode explores the concept of "polity," tracing its historical roots fr...

Synod Stories 03: A Blueprint for a Confessional Synod with Erich Johnson

What does it take to change the direction of an entire church body? For Erich Johnson, a layman from Wisconsin and a founder of the Flacius Caucus, the answer is simpl...

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