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Synod Stories 12: Pastoral Formation with Dr. Adam Koontz
One of the hottest topics heading into the 2026 LCMS Convention is pastoral formation and Dr. Adam Koontz just attended a gathering in Las Vegas where district preside...
Synod Stories 11: Gen Z Lutheran on Dating Crisis & Church Revival
Ray Sexton is only 20 years old, but he sees the crisis clearly: his generation is struggling to date, marry, and form faithful Lutheran families. In this frank conver...
Synod Stories 10: Remote Seminary Reality Check
In this candid conversation, Brian sits down with Vicar Tyree Toney to discuss his unexpected journey from social media theology debates to seminary vicarage. As someo...
Synod Stories 09: Reclaiming Christian Masculinity with Memento
Pastor Bryan Stecker, Associate Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waconia, Minnesota, joins us to discuss his latest endeavor: Memento. This innovative Lutheran dis...
Synod Stories 08: Pastor Joshua Reber on Circuit Brotherhood and Confession
Pastor Joshua Reber of Faith Lutheran and Trinity Lutheran (Minnesota North District) shares what genuine pastoral brotherhood looks like. He discusses circuit life, t...
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...
Synod Stories 02: Dr. Martin Noland on How LCMS Convention Nominations & Resolutions Work
Welcome back to Synod Stories! With the LCMS National Convention approaching, are you ready to make your voice heard? In this episode, host Brian Yamabe is joined agai...
Synod Stories 01: A Guide to LCMS Convention Nominations, Overtures, and Deadlines
In this informative episode of Synod Stories, host Brian Yamabe interviews Dr. Martin Noland, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in San Mateo, California, and former dire...