A Brief History of Power

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Brief#28 Out From the Thicket of Idols

2025-10-2334:20

Dr Adam Koontz talks about the potential for revival in the Lutheran church and how self obsession impedes the proclamation of the Gospel. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

BHoP#323 American Esoterica - High Strangeness and Its Influence

2025-10-2001:07:33

Col Willie Grills' talk about UFOs, the occult, and the resurgence of new age ideas at the 2025 Henkel Conference at Ascension Lutheran Church in Madison, TN Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Brief#27 Disagreeing on Politics and Politics as a Godly Calling

2025-10-1632:14

Dr Adam Koontz talks about distinguishing between scriptural and political disagreements, and understanding politics as a Godly vocation. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

BHoP#322 Questions About Modesty, The Liberal Arts, and Learning to Live as a Christian

2025-10-1355:24

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about what modesty means for men and women, the benefits and purpose of the Liberal Arts, and learning sanctification and the Christian life in the church. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

BHoP#321 Why Not Be Secular?

2025-10-0901:00:15

Part 3 of Dr Adam Koontz's lectures at Messiah Lutheran Church in Seattle, Washington about Secularism. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

BHoP#320 Qualifications for Elders and for Pastors

2025-10-0759:22

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about qualifications for elders and pastors, how one should examine one's self and others, and what the bible says about those roles in the church. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

BHoP#319 What Does Secular Mean?

2025-10-0501:17:22

Part 2 of Dr Adam Koontz's lectures at Messiah Lutheran Church in Seattle, Washington about Secularism. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

BHoP#318 Leftwing Violence and Its Consequences

2025-10-0201:04:04

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the Weather Underground, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and the purpose and effect of violence from the Left. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

BHoP#317 Is Being Secular Normal?

2025-09-2601:03:53

Part 1 of Dr Adam Koontz's lectures at Messiah Lutheran Church in Seattle, Washington about Secularism. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

BHoP#316 Which Tradition? Passing On What Matters

2025-09-2301:05:04

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about how to evaluate received traditions, and practicing traditions that you didn't receive. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

BHoP#315 Reality is Not What You Think - Aliens, Demons, and Cryptids Part 2

2025-09-1852:13

Part 2 of Willie Grills interview with Bryan Stecker on the podcast On The Line about the supernatural. Watch the full episode on YouTube Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Brief#26 Believe It or Not! The Story of Robert Ripley

2025-09-1518:43

Col Willie Grills talks about the story of Robert Ripley and his show Believe It or Not! Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Brief#25 Who Is Israel?

2025-09-1123:59

Dr Adam Koontz talks about who Israel is in the Bible and its distinction from the modern nation of Israel. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

BHoP#314 Paradigms: Media, Politics, and Generational Divides

2025-09-0801:06:22

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about how different forms of media defined generational divides and how that affected the political landscape. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Brief#24 What Pastors Say

2025-09-0729:52

Dr Adam Koontz talks about what the preaching office and what pastors should be talking about. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

BHoP#313 Reality is Not What You Think - Aliens, Demons, and Cryptids Part 1

2025-09-0301:02:10

Willie Grills talks to Bryan Stecker on the podcast On The Line about the supernatural. Watch the full episode on YouTube Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Brief#23 Religious Liberty and Pastoral Endorsements

2025-08-2826:14

Dr Adam Koontz talks about the Johnson Amendment, what caused the IRS to reverse its position, and how pastors should consider political endorsements. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

BHoP#312 Gospel Preaching and Church Planting

2025-08-2501:01:37

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about domestic vs foreign evangelism, church planting, and requirements for pastors. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Brief#22 Needful for the Church

2025-08-2425:46

Dr Adam Koontz talks about the use of the term Deacon throughout history and whether or not Deacons can help with the declining number of pastors. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

BHoP#311 A Life Worth Living

2025-08-2128:13

Dr Adam Koontz answers a listener question about how and whether we can make meaningful differences in the lives of our communities using by talking about the film It's a Wonderful Life. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Comments (4)

Ryan Smith

not conformed show!

Apr 18th

Gesina Kunkel

Hi, it’s Gesina. I’d like to follow up on my last email I’ve sent you since I haven’t heard from you. Thank you for downloading my picture. Would you mind writing the name Sven Schreiber and website https://www.raten-kauf.com/ in the description please? and give me some credit? I’d really appreciate it. Thank you. Looking forward hearing from you. Best Gesina

Jan 5th

Hi, it’s Gesina. Thank you for downloading my picture. Would you mind writing the name Sven Schreiber and website https://www.raten-kauf.com/ in the description or at the end of the text please? and give me some credit? I’d really appreciate it. pics:https://castbox.fm/channel/1338862?country=de Thank you. Looking forward hearing from you. Best Gesina

Oct 16th

Landon Vos

great commentary and breakdown of Revelation and other topics from a Lutheran perspective.

Dec 8th

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