Peace Catechism Review

Episode 55 - The Fourth Commandment

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:44:32 GMT

God wears three masks. Find out what they are!

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Episode 54 - The Third Commandment

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:04:46 GMT

Not going to church is as serious as robbing a bank??? Find out how in this devotional presentation of the Third Commandment.

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Episode 53 - The Second Commandment

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:27:19 GMT

Did you know God has a reputation? He wants to protect His reputation. Find out why in this podcast.

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Episode 52 - My Other Favorite Maria

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:26:19 GMT

Pastor Werre interviews a good friend of his who attends Peace School.

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Episode 51 - The First Commandment

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:42:37 GMT

What was the first sin? How is it that if I break any of the other commandments, it is because I have broken the First Commandment?

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Episode 50 - One More Before We Dive In

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:00:52 GMT

In this episode we tie up a few loose ends before we jump in to the Commandments themselves. Are we permitted to use "graven images?"

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Episode 49 - The Three Functions of God's Law

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:58:26 GMT

Is the main purpose of the Ten Commandments to show us the right way to live? Is it about living the "victorious life?"

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Episode 48 - The Three Kinds Of Law In The Bible

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:13:35 GMT

Should Bible believing Christians avoid eating shrimp and lobster? Is Sunday the New Testament Sabbath? To understand how God's Law applies to us today, it is necessary to distinguish between the three kinds of laws in the Bible. (Also, this episode includes a cameo by a guest star!)

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Episode 47 - The Ten Commandments: Where Did The Law Come From?

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:44:32 GMT

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Episode 46 - Why Did Luther Write His Small Catechism?

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:43:26 GMT

Lutherans make much of the Small Catechism. Let's learn a little about its background and purpose as Luther envisioned it. (Btw, one historical correction on this podcast: Elector John the Steadfast was NOT a son of Elector Frederick the Wise. He was Frederick's brother. Frederick had no children.)

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Episode 45 - The Table of Duties

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 02:34:05 GMT

Why did Martin Luther include a Table of Duties in his Small Catechism? Let's take a few minutes and ponder the doctrine of vocation which was restored to the Church by Luther. It very much affects our daily lives!

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Episode 44 - The Blessing of a Heavenly Father

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:18:44 GMT

This is the third of three Wednesday evening Advent devotions delivered at Peace Lutheran Church.

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Episode 43 - The Blessing of Motherhood

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:16:09 GMT

This is the second of three Wednesday evening Advent devotions delivered at Peace Lutheran Church.

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Episode 42 - The Blessing of Babies

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:14:37 GMT

This is the first of three Wednesday evening Advent devotions delivered at Peace Lutheran Church.

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Episode 41 - Baptism and Harry Potter

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:54:03 GMT

In this concluding episode on Baptism we discuss miscellaneous topics pertaining to Baptism that we haven't already covered.

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Episode 40 - Baptized? Well, Then Live Like It!

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 03:38:19 GMT

In this podcast we deal with the Fourth Part of Baptism in Luther's Small Catechism which addresses Baptism's daily significance in our lives.

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Episode 39 - The Power of Holy Baptism

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 23:14:37 GMT

Are we saved merely by going through the motions of an empty ritual?

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Episode 38 - The Blessings of Baptism

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:21:07 GMT

Imagine a medicine that could cure people and save them from death. Well...

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Episode 37 - Holy Baptism: In The Name Of...

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 23:01:49 GMT

Let's review the blessings of Baptism devotionally. In this installment, we wrap our heads around the profound truth of what it means to be baptized "in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."

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Episode 36 - The Doxology

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:39:14 GMT

Pastor Werre makes an earnest appeal to the listener to pray - using the Doxology of the Lord's Prayer to explain why.

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Episode 35 - But Deliver Us From Evil

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 23:14:35 GMT

Pastor Werre continues his devotional thoughts on the Lord's Prayer.

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Episode 34 - The Sixth Petition

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Lead us not into temptation: Pastor Werre resumes his devotional commentary on the Lord's Prayer.

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Episode 33 - Pastor Werre and a Guest Star

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 23:48:16 GMT

Listen in as Pastor Werre and his daughter, Maria, discuss the how and why of worship and worship music in the liturgical service.

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Episode 32 - Forgive Us Our Sins

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Through this summer we are taking a devotional look at each petition of the Lord's Prayer. In this session we consider the meaning of the Fifth Petition: Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.

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Episode 31 - Give Us Today Our Daily Bread

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Through this summer we are taking a devotional look at each petition of the Lord's Prayer. In this session we consider the meaning of the Fourth Petition: Give us this day our daily bread.

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Episode 30 - Your Will Be Done

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Through this summer we are taking a devotional look at each petition of the Lord's Prayer. In this session we consider the meaning of the Third Petition: Your will be done on earth as in heaven.

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Episode 29 - Your Kingdom Come

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 00:16:05 GMT

Through this summer we are taking a devotional look at each petition of the Lord's Prayer. In this session we consider the meaning of the Second Petition: Your kingdom come.

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Episode 28 - Hallowed Be Your Name

Thu, 29 May 2025 01:24:29 GMT

Through this summer we are taking a devotional look at each petition of the Lord's Prayer. In this session, we consider the meaning of the First Petition: Hallowed be your name.

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Episode 27 - Our Father in Heaven

Thu, 22 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Through this summer we're going to ponder each petition of the Lord's Prayer in a devotional way. In this session, we consider the meaning of the Address: Our Father in heaven.

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Episode 26 - ...And Let's Not Forget Prayer

Thu, 08 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Prayer is a topic we all love to talk about. But how much do we pray? Why should we pray? How should we pray? Prayer is for EVERY believer and every believer can feel at ease to pray. Some practical suggestions are offered.

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Episode 25 - Do Lutherans Do Confession?

Thu, 01 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Yes! But isn't that "Catholic?" No! It's only Catholic if we put conditions on Christ's forgiveness. But infinite comfort can be had by the practice of Confession & Absolution. Listen and find out.

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Episode 24 - The Public Ministry

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 01:10:42 GMT

How does one become a pastor or public minister? What should we expect from our public minister?

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Episode 23 - The Ministry of the Keys

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 01:37:23 GMT

Did you know, fellow believer, that Jesus has given you the power to lock and unlock the door of heaven for people? Find out how with this lesson.

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Episode 22 - The Lord's Supper (Part 3)

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 23:53:48 GMT

How should we prepare for the Lord's Supper? What does it mean to receive it in a "worthy" manner?

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Episode 21 - The Lord's Supper (Part 2)

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 02:51:10 GMT

What are the blessings given to us in the Lord's Supper and how does it have such power?

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Episode 20 - The Lord's Supper (Part 1)

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Exactly what do we receive in the Lord's Supper? What makes the Lord's Supper the biggest thing happening on this planet? Why is it as great a miracle as Jesus walking on the water, raising Lazarus from the dead or ascending into heaven?

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Episode 19 - The Resurrection of the Body and the Life Everlasting (Part 2)

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 02:32:32 GMT

What happens after we die? Are there ghosts? What's hell really like? What will happen on the Last Day? We continue our lesson on this portion of the Third Article of the Apostles Creed.

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Episode 18 - The Resurrection of the Body and the Life Everlasting

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT

What will happen to us after we die? How will the earth end?

What beautiful appeal does God make to us in Ecclesiastes chapter 12? This session is the first on this topic.

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Episode 17 - The Forgiveness of Sins

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Why is this phrase stuck in the middle of the Third Article of the Creed? What is the central truth of Scripture? Why does God save some people but not others? Is it because of something in me?

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Episode 16 - Joining a Church

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 06:00:41 GMT

How do I navigate the dizzying array of Christian churches out there, especially if I am looking to find a church home?

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Episode 15 - William Cowper

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 06:00:33 GMT

A brief commentary on how by God's grace the most beautiful things can emerge from the greatest bleakness.

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Episode 14 - Catechism Potpourri Part 2

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 06:00:56 GMT

Will my pet dog be in heaven? How does suffering here on earth prepare me for heaven? In this session, we'll learn about the nature of heaven and the life to which Christ has redeemed us as His people.

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Episode 13 - The Holy Christian Church

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 06:00:29 GMT

What does the Church consist of? How did it come to be? Do I have to be part of an organized church to be saved? Is "organized religion" sinister? What kind of person is regarded as a saint? We'll answer these questions and more in this lesson.

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Episode 12 - The Holy Spirit and Good Works

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:00:59 GMT

Are Lutherans against good works? We do teach that good works will not save you. But God certainly wants believers to do good works. So what role do good works play in the lives of believers? What constitutes a good work?

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Episode 11 - The Miracle of Faith

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:00:20 GMT

The Holy Spirit sanctifies us. That means He brings us to faith in Jesus. The Bible uses many pictures to describe the Holy Spirit bringing us to faith. In this lesson we'll explore some of those pictures.

"Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy, not sacrifice." (Mt 9:13)

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Episode 10 - The Game Changer

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Today's lesson is a game changer regarding all the rest of doctrine that we teach - even a game changer regarding God's plan of salvation for us. This lesson separates us almost from every other Christian denomination. Like a set of dominos this one affects every other teaching going forward. We will be speaking about the doctrine of Original Sin, also called Total Depravity.

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Episode 9

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 05:00:55 GMT

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Episode 8

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 05:00:37 GMT

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Episode 7

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 05:00:26 GMT

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Episode 6

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 05:00:19 GMT

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Episode 5

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 05:00:54 GMT

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Episode 4

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:43:05 GMT

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Episode 3

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 23:45:42 GMT

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Episode 2

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 01:46:33 GMT

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Episode 1

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 01:45:38 GMT

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