Gospeled Boldly: A Higher Things Podcast

In this “lost episode” (so called because Thomas’ audio is horribly botched, so the episode never came out – until now) Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke continue through the story of Gideon. In the Backwards Life, Thomas asks Pastor to talk about a weird article (from an ostensibly orthodox site) insisting that Christians should go vegetarian. […] Copyright Higher Things®, Higher Things - Dare to be Lutheran. Support the work of Higher Things.

And you thought the American legal system moved slowly! In this episode, Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke read about Paul’s appearances in the courts of governors Felix and Festus. Both of whom are more interested in placating the Jews than carrying out true justice. What’s a Roman citizen to do? Take their case to the […] Copyright Higher Things®, Higher Things - Dare to be Lutheran. Support the work of Higher Things.

Dear, have something to eat before you kill that heretic! In this episode, Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke read about Paul’s captivity in Jerusalem, under the protection of an abashed tribune. He gets spared from the scourge, only to instigate a Pharisee vs. Sadducee feeding frenzy. Then, when some Jews plot to kill him, a […] Copyright Higher Things®, Higher Things - Dare to be Lutheran. Support the work of Higher Things.

Paul doesn’t know the meaning of the phrase, “come quietly.” In this episode, Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke read on as the Jews get Paul arrested for the… wait, what’s the count again? Paul makes one more plea to his countrymen on behalf of the Gospel, but instead of a pulpit he preaches from […] Copyright Higher Things®, Higher Things - Dare to be Lutheran. Support the work of Higher Things.

Belts are fickle: they hold up your pants, then they tie you up. In this episode, Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke read about Eutychus falling asleep during Paul’s sermon. And by falling, we mean FALLING. Then, Paul sets his face toward Jerusalem for his Pentecost date with destiny. In the Backwards Life, Pastor Brown […] Copyright Higher Things®, Higher Things - Dare to be Lutheran. Support the work of Higher Things.

Skip the quiet, let’s start a riot! In this episode, Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke discuss their pre-The Last Jedi hopes and dreams*, then read of the hopes and dreams of the sons of Sceva being dashed by a demon that’s more savvy than they bargained for. Then, an uproar breaks out in Ephesus at the […] Copyright Higher Things®, Higher Things - Dare to be Lutheran. Support the work of Higher Things.

Thomas makes an embarrassing confession? In this episode, Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke read as the apostle Paul preaches to the Athenians. Then, Paul carries on to Corinth to begin part one of an uphill battle. After that it’s on to check up on other churches — and who is this Apollos guy anyway? […] Copyright Higher Things®, Higher Things - Dare to be Lutheran. Support the work of Higher Things.

The Bible Guide to Podcasting – Gospeled Boldly #68 Our opening horrific scene stars Jason… but not in the way you’d think. In this episode, Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke dive into the Bible and read about hospitable Christians getting extorted. Then the noble missionaries split the party, and Paul goes into the pagan […] Copyright Higher Things®, Higher Things - Dare to be Lutheran. Support the work of Higher Things.

Serpents offering forbidden knowledge? Say it ain’t so! In this episode, Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke read about Paul’s journey through Macedonia, where he and Silas were beaten and jailed for interrupting some demonic commerce. Speaking of commerce: how would you like to buy a robe colored with snails? In the Backwards Life, Pastor […] Copyright Higher Things®, Higher Things - Dare to be Lutheran. Support the work of Higher Things.

Don’t worry, you can still eat bacon. In this episode, Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke read about the Jerusalem Council, and the decision they reach regarding whether gentiles must observe Jewish customs to be saved. Copyright Higher Things®, Higher Things - Dare to be Lutheran. Support the work of Higher Things.

So people think you’re from Olympus? Just another day in the life of an Apostle. Copyright Higher Things®, Higher Things - Dare to be Lutheran. Support the work of Higher Things.

on of Jesus, why you no Gospel? Talk about ironic misnomers! In this episode, Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke read about the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas. Copyright Higher Things®, Higher Things - Dare to be Lutheran. Support the work of Higher Things.

Since when is dressing yourself so exciting? In this episode, Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke read about the fallout following Peter’s discovery that the Gospel is also for Gentiles. Copyright Higher Things®, Higher Things - Dare to be Lutheran. Support the work of Higher Things.

Even the early Church had dear-old quilting ladies. In this episode, Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke learn about Jesus’ continued ministry of healing, as exercised through Peter. Copyright Higher Things®, Higher Things - Dare to be Lutheran. Support the work of Higher Things.

What has two eyes but can't see? In this episode, Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke read about the Baptisms of the Ethiopian eunuch and of Saul, the latter being freshly sightless after a brilliant encounter with Christ. Copyright Higher Things®, Higher Things - Dare to be Lutheran. Support the work of Higher Things.

In this solo one-shot, Pastor Eric Brown shares some stories from his own life as he talks about the vocation of being a student, in the context of the Greatest Commandment. Copyright Higher Things®, Higher Things - Dare to be Lutheran. Support the work of Higher Things.

In this episode Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke read of the martyrdom of St. Stephen, which kicks off the Christian diaspora as the message of the Gospel is carried to all the surrounding nations. Copyright Higher Things®, Higher Things - Dare to be Lutheran. Support the work of Higher Things.

The first Deacons: more Greek than rush week! In this episode, Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke observe as good men are chosen to take some pressure off the Apostles. Copyright Higher Things®, Higher Things - Dare to be Lutheran. Support the work of Higher Things.

From Ananias and Sapphira to the Sadducees, it seems that most of the folks in our text are intent on defying the Holy Spirit. Copyright Higher Things®, Higher Things - Dare to be Lutheran. Support the work of Higher Things.

Pastor Eric Brown does a solo one-shot on the topics of the Resurrection of the Body and Legalism. Think these topics are unrelated? You'd be surprised! Copyright Higher Things®, Higher Things - Dare to be Lutheran. Support the work of Higher Things.