The Crux of the Matter

The Crux of the Matter


Latest Episodes

CRUX Episode 68 - Lenten Disciplines
March 21, 2017

What are Lenten disciplines, and is this something that Lutherans participate in? In episode 68 of The Crux of the Matter, Scott and Todd discuss fasting, prayer, the Eucharist, almsgiving, and all sorts of other topics as they relate to Lent, repentance,

CRUX Episode 67 - Twenty Years in the Ministry
March 03, 2017

What does twenty years as a pastor look like?

CRUX Episode 66 - Interpretation and Preaching
February 14, 2017

What is up with Bible interpretation in the 21st century? How do we interpret the Bible today? Join us as Scott and Todd go at it in The Crux of the Matter, Episode 66.

CRUX EPISODE 65 - After Christmas
January 04, 2017

How do pastors recover after Christmas? In this first episode of 2017, Todd and Scott recover from a pod-fade, and discuss how to get over Christmas and reconnect with family and yourself. Take a listen on episode 65 of The Crux of the Matter.

CRUX EPISODE 64 - Honor Among Pastors
October 31, 2016

What does “honor among pastors” mean? Is there a code of conduct for how pastors treat each other, and how they present one another to the laity? Todd and Scott tackle this topic in episode 64 of The Crux of the Matter.

CRUX Episode 63 - Pastoral Care and Politics
October 16, 2016

It’s the season for political craziness! The intersection of the church and politics has never been more dicey. Listen how Todd and Scott try to navigate the madness in episode 63 of The Crux of the Matter.

CRUX Episode 62 - Sick Pastors
September 28, 2016

Sickness is something that everyone who works has to deal with. Oftentimes for pastors, though, it John us for Episode 62 of The Crux of the Matter, hosted by Todd Peperkorn and Scott Stiegemeyer.

CRUX Episode 61 - Mother Teresa
September 09, 2016

What's a good Lutheran to think about the canonization of Mother Teresa? Scott and Todd take a crack at this question and more in to episode 61 of The Crux of the Matter.

CRUX Episode 60 - The Summer
August 25, 2016

After a summer vacation, Scott and Todd are back at it! What did you do over the summer? Where did you go and what did you read? Tune in to episode 60 to find of more about The Crux of the Matter.

CRUX Episode 59 - Church Politics
June 10, 2016

In this episode of The Crux of the Matter, Scott and Todd talk church politics. What are church politics, and can it even be good? Listen in on episode 59.