A Brief History of Power

Every Monday and Thursday Dr. Koontz, Pastor Fisk, and Pastor Grills along with friends and guests explore truths and falsehoods, forgotten ways and forgettable fads, so that you can live wisely.

Brief#28 Out From the Thicket of Idols

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

10-23
34:20

BHoP#323 American Esoterica - High Strangeness and Its Influence

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

10-20
01:07:33

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

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

10-16
32:14

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

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

10-13
55:24

BHoP#321 Why Not Be Secular?

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

10-09
01:00:15

BHoP#320 Qualifications for Elders and for Pastors

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

10-07
59:22

BHoP#319 What Does Secular Mean?

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

10-05
01:17:22

BHoP#318 Leftwing Violence and Its Consequences

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

10-02
01:04:04

BHoP#317 Is Being Secular Normal?

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

09-26
01:03:53

BHoP#316 Which Tradition? Passing On What Matters

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

09-23
01:05:04

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

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

09-18
52:13

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

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

09-15
18:43

Brief#25 Who Is Israel?

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

09-11
23:59

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

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

09-08
01:06:22

Brief#24 What Pastors Say

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

09-07
29:52

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

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

09-03
01:02:10

Brief#23 Religious Liberty and Pastoral Endorsements

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

08-28
26:14

BHoP#312 Gospel Preaching and Church Planting

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

08-25
01:01:37

Brief#22 Needful for the Church

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

08-24
25:46

BHoP#311 A Life Worth Living

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

08-21
28:13

Ryan Smith

not conformed show!

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Gesina Kunkel

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Gesina Kunkel

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Landon Vos

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

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