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Welcome to Red Letter Disciple, a podcast to challenge you and your church to be greater disciples of Jesus so that together we can unleash the greatest and fullest expression of Jesus possible. When we do, when we truly live as disciples of Jesus, the world will never be the same! Your host, Pastor and author Zach Zehnder, will guide you through some incredible conversations with world-class disciples. Let’s do this.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Red Letter Disciple, a podcast to challenge you and your church to be greater disciples of Jesus so that together we can unleash the greatest and fullest expression of Jesus possible. When we do, when we truly live as disciples of Jesus, the world will never be the same!
Recent episodes include "149: Does the LCMS Need to Change? Lutheran Tradition vs. Innovation | Seth Kasten" (26 October 2026, 62 minutes), "148: Why Young Christians Are Turning to Catholicism and Orthodoxy (Not Lutheranism) | Matthew Gehne" (19 October 2026, 66 minutes), and "After the Election: Joel Biermann on Division, Worship, Pastoral Formation & the Future of the LCMS" (12 October 2026, 74 minutes).
The Red Letter Disciple publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 70 minutes across 156 episodes.
Booking probability for The Red Letter Disciple is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Red Letter Disciple requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Red Letter Disciple's contact route on record: verified email.
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The Red Letter Disciple is a religion podcast with 156 episodes published.
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Episode #149
How much should Lutheran churches change to reach the next generation? Seth Kasten of Scholastic Lutherans joins Zach Zehnder to discuss historic Lutheran worship, the freedom churches have to innovate, and what the...
Episode #148
Matthew Gehne grew up Lutheran, drifted from his faith, and rediscovered it after falling in love with a Catholic woman and moving into Baptist country. Now he's using social media to help a new generation discover...
Episode #147
Joel Biermann returns to The Red Letter Disciple after the 2026 LCMS presidential election to reflect on the experience and respond to new State of the LCMS Survey data on worship, pastoral formation, church unity...
Episode #146
What actually makes worship Lutheran? Concordia Seminary professor Kent Burreson joins Zach to talk worship wars, Christian freedom, adiaphora, Word and Sacrament, traditional and contemporary worship, women reading...
Episode #145
What happens when a congregation knows its current path isn’t sustainable? Scott Giger, Greg Griffith, and Tom Pfotenhauer join Zach to talk honestly about church mergers, multisite ministry, revitalization, pastoral...
Episode #144
Are the worship wars back in the LCMS? Kip Fox and Steve Zank join Zach to talk traditional vs. contemporary worship, the NAR movement, whether Lutherans can use songs from churches like Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation...
Episode #143
What is the future of Lutheran higher education? Concordia University System President Jamison Hardy joins Zach to talk honestly about the state of the Concordias, lessons from Portland, Texas, and Ann Arbor, growing...
Episode #142
Why are so many young adults searching for deeper faith? In this special session from the Hodos Influencers Gathering, Bryan Wolfmueller explains why Lutheran theology is uniquely equipped to answer the questions this...
Episode #141
For the first time in LCMS history, the synodical presidential election has advanced to a third ballot. With only 14 votes separating incumbent President Matthew Harrison and challenger Dr. Joel Biermann, Zach Zehnder...
Episode #140
For the first time in years, the LCMS presidential election is headed to a second ballot. Tim Ahlman and Zach Zehnder break down the results, discuss the growing support for Dr. Joel Biermann, and explore what these...
Episode #139
Most churches want to make disciples. Few have a clear strategy for multiplying them. In this episode, Zach sits down with LCMS pastor, church planter, and Kairos Network founder Matt Peeples to discuss micro-groups...
Episode #138
With 88 overtures related to pastoral formation headed to the 2026 LCMS Convention, one of the most important conversations in the Missouri Synod is heating up. Former Concordia Seminary professor Dr. Andy Bartelt joins...
Episode #137
In this special breaking episode of Red Letter Disciple, journalist Sam Jane joins Zach Zehnder to unpack the closure of Concordia Ann Arbor and the newly announced sale of the campus to the University of Michigan. To...
Episode #136
What is the Go Network, and why are so many mission-minded Lutherans talking about it? Greg Finke and Deaconess Noemí Guerra join Zach Zehnder to discuss trust, discipleship, collaboration, and the future of mission in...
Episode #135
What if the real issue in pastoral formation isn’t pathways—but outcomes? Pastor Brad Urlaub joins Zach to discuss why pastors are leaving ministry, the importance of long-term formation, and the five outcomes every...
Episode #134
The LCMS is facing a pastoral shortage—so why limit one of its fastest-growing pathways? Chris Holder shares what it’s really like to go through the SMP program. To access the show notes, go to www.redletterpodcast.com .
Episode #133
What happens when a declining LCMS church chooses courage over comfort? This episode shares the real story of a church merger that brought new life, new people, and renewed faith. As more and more LCMS churches are in...
Episode #132
What actually forms a faithful pastor? District Presidents Nathan Meador and Wally Vinovskis unpack residential vs. online seminary and what our LCMS churches really need today. To access the snow notes, visit...
Episode #131
Brady Finnern joins Red Letter Disciple to talk about the future of the LCMS, why forgiveness still matters, what concerns him about decline, and how hope in Christ can shape the church’s next chapter. To access the...
Episode #130
What would Joel Biermann prioritize if he became LCMS president? In this episode, Zach sits down with Biermann to talk about confessional unity, discipleship, church politics, young adults, worship tensions, and what a...
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Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Church, Austin, TX, St. Paul Lutheran Church and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Church
author of Getting Through What You’re Going Through, Legend Commercial
Georgia Representative, Chairman of the House Committee on Technology and Infrastructure Innovation, Georgia Baptist Mission Board
learning intervention senior lecturer, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
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