The Legend of the Martyr

Mar 24 2025 10 ep. 63 mins

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Christ calls us to always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks us for the reason for the hope that is in us, to take up the shield of faith with which we can extinguish the flaming darts of the evil one, all the while seeking to save others by snatching them from the fire. Join with Pastor Steve Andrews, who serves at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Lee's Summit, MO, to be encouraged by God's Word and ready to proclaim Christ to your neighbor.

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Thomas, James the Son of Alphaeus, & 1 Peter 3:8-17

Mar 24 2025 59 mins

We continue our review of Christ's apostles.

Patrick and 1 Peter 3:1-7

Mar 17 2025 68 mins

Edited 3/18/2025: I did not feel like I articulated the topic of 1 Peter 3:1-2 well yesterday, so I recorded that section over again to emphasize the following note clearly - Please note, this episode in no way condones abusive relationships, but stresses that an abused spouse should seek help. Unlike the world, which only focuses on the self and one's own needs, the question f

Andrew, Matthew, & 1 Peter 2:18-25

Mar 10 2025 65 mins

We consider the martyrdom of two more of Jesus' apostles and continue our study of 1 Peter with some words that directly challenge our view of the purpose and meaning of life.

Perpetua, Felicitas, Fasting & Bodily Preparation

Mar 03 2025 65 mins

How do we prepare ourselves to endure and stand firm in our faith in Jesus should extreme persecution or even martyrdom come?

Matthias, Polycarp, & 1 Peter 2:11-17

Feb 24 2025 63 mins

If you have any martyrs you would like to learn more about, or if there are current cultural issues you'd like to know how to be a witness of Christ in the midst of, please let me know.

Philip & Bartholomew, 1 Peter 2:1-10

Feb 17 2025 61 mins

Valentine, Marriage, & Family

Feb 10 2025 64 mins

James & John, the Sons of Thunder and 1 Peter 1:10-25

Feb 03 2025 64 mins

Peter and 1 Peter 1:1-9

Jan 27 2025 61 mins

We learn about the martyrdom of the apostle Peter, and end with the beginning of Peter's first letter to the Church. I'll strive for a better time balance next week!

Introduction - The Legend of the Martyr

Jan 21 2025 56 mins

What exactly is this show for? What things will we study together? What do the words "legend" and "martyr" mean, and how can we be encouraged by them?