The Lutheran Worship Podcast

In this episode, Kip and Steve take a closer look at key theological claims within the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), particularly the understanding of prayer as declaration and the belief that prosperity and physical healing are always God’s will. The conversation explores how these ideas shape worship practices and songwriting, and why careful theological discernment is essential as the church considers what it sings and confesses.

In this episode, Kip and Steve invite you into The Lutheran Worship Podcast, hosted by the Center for Worship Leadership at Concordia University Irvine. Together, they examine the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) and its growing influence on contemporary worship songs. The conversation explores the relationship between doctrine and practice, showing how what is believed shapes what is sung and experienced in worship. They walk through key themes that often come along with the NAR movement—including the Prosperity Gospel, Dominionism, and the Seven Mountain Mandate—while reflecting on how underlying doctrinal frameworks shape both theology and worship in the life of the church.

In this episode, Kip and Steve are joined by Pastor Nathan Huse. Together they trace his journey from contemporary worship leader to pastor and how that transition reshaped his understanding of worship. The conversation reflects on the pastoral responsibility behind song selection, the importance of intentional worship curation, and the ways congregational songs shape the faith and formation of the people who sing them.

In this episode, Kip and Steve invite you into The Lutheran Worship Podcast, hosted by the Center for Worship Leadership at Concordia University Irvine. Together, they explore the meaning of liturgy, Divine Service, and worship in the Lutheran tradition—clarifying common misconceptions and emphasizing God’s gracious service to His people. Drawing on etymology, biblical foundations, and practical implications, the conversation considers how Lutheran worship is shaped not by what we offer to God, but by what He gives to us in Word and Sacrament.

In this episode, Kip and Steve invite you into The Lutheran Worship Podcast, hosted by the Center for Worship Leadership at Concordia University Irvine. Together, they explore how repeated worship practices form faith over time and why congregational song plays a powerful role in shaping what the church believes and confesses. The conversation reflects on a recent Worship Leader research article on “The Big 4” worship publishers and their influence on what churches sing, examining how industry trends shape the theological diet of congregations. With a focus on intentional, theologically grounded planning, this episode considers why song selection is never neutral and how thoughtful choices help form a faithful Lutheran confession week after week.

In this episode, Kip and Steve invite you into The Lutheran Worship Podcast, hosted by the Center for Worship Leadership at Concordia University Irvine. Together, they explore the work of worship leadership in a church shaped by diverse styles and contexts. The conversation reflects on synodical action, the role of the Center for Worship Leadership, and the growing need for faithful contemporary resources rooted in Lutheran theology. Whether you’re navigating questions of style, leading a team, or seeking tools for thoughtful planning, this episode highlights how diverse expressions of worship can remain grounded in a shared Lutheran confession.

In this episode, Kip and Steve invite you into The Lutheran Worship Podcast, hosted by the Center for Worship Leadership at Concordia University Irvine. Together, they reflect on the balance at the heart of Lutheran worship—holding a common order of service while making room for faithful and thoughtful adaptation. Drawing on Synodical Resolution 4-04 from the 2016 Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Convention, the conversation explores how unity and flexibility belong together, and what it means to live fully within the Lutheran tradition as worship continues to serve the church today.

In this episode, Kip and Steve invite you into The Lutheran Worship Podcast, hosted by the Center for Worship Leadership at Concordia University Irvine. Together, they explore theology, music, and worship practice through honest, thoughtful conversation. Whether you’re a pastor, music director, worship leader, teacher, or simply someone who cares about Lutheran worship, we invite you to engage more deeply and join the ongoing conversation shaping worship in the church.

In this episode, Kip and Steve invite you into The Lutheran Worship Podcast, hosted by the Center for Worship Leadership at Concordia University Irvine. Together, they explore theology, music, and worship practice through honest, thoughtful conversation. Whether you’re a pastor, music director, worship leader, teacher, or simply someone who cares about Lutheran worship, we invite you to engage more deeply and join the ongoing conversation shaping worship in the church.