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@___mithrandir_ A conservative doesn't require that it be the government that conserves. In fact, government is typically the worst arbiter of allocation of resources because it is staffed with humans with motives other than the conservation of land.

True conservatism conserves.

🎧 Synod Stories 13: Confessions, Cryptids & the Baptist Belt synodstories.com/episodes/synod…

New Atheism collapsed. Now people want Bigfoot, Wicca & Eastern mysticism. Meanwhile, a confessional Lutheran pastor in Baptist Arkansas is ready to talk about all of it — and way more. Pastor @RevGrills on formation, identity & cryptids. youtu.be/WjuyQSGSEts #LCMS

Delegates often vote on candidates they know little about. Synod Stories wants to help. Pre-convention interviews with nominees for every elected position at the 2026 LCMS Convention — same questions, every candidate, public before Phoenix. Nominees or know one? DM me. #lcms

"I've read vicarage reports that basically say 'I don't think this guy should be a pastor, but I don't want to be the one to stop it.'" Dr. Koontz on the buck-passing problem destroying quality control. youtu.be/lhPwv2Xenwk #LCMS

Don't treat pastors with kid gloves. Ask them what they're preaching on. Ask difficult questions. Paul tells Timothy that his progress will be evident—expect to see it. youtu.be/lhPwv2Xenwk #LCMS #Seminary

"Don't listen to me talk about the Missouri Synod for 2.5 hours and then do nothing. That's so boring. Go do something." Dr. Koontz with a message for complainers (pastors included). youtu.be/lhPwv2Xenwk #LCMS #Leadership

The debate model creates necessarily adversarial frames. You stop taking into account the motivations of the other side. Dr. Koontz on why theological discourse needs better structures. youtu.be/lhPwv2Xenwk #LCMS #Theology

Why residential seminary isn't a dinosaur: When an entire generation grows up with Zoom fatigue, they'll want what you can't get through a screen. Dr. Koontz on formation's future. youtu.be/lhPwv2Xenwk #LCMS #Seminary

@_SextonRay 🤣 I know him a little from the editing of BHoP and we’ve talked a couple times. I didn’t know I’d get hime for a total of 3 hours.

@SynodStories Yoooo, You got Dr. Koontz?!

"If we believe our confession is the truth, we should have a plan." Dr. Koontz on why the LCMS only staffs financially viable congregations instead of planting new churches. We lack a mission strategy. youtu.be/lhPwv2Xenwk #LCMS #ChurchPlanting

🎧 Synod Stories 12: Pastoral Formation with Dr. Adam Koontz Listen to the full episode: synodstories.com/episodes/synod…

Dr. Adam Koontz on pastoral formation: "If you're going to listen to me talk about the Missouri Synod for 2.5 hours and then do nothing, that's boring. Go do something." The debate that's really about ecclesiology, not just online classes. youtu.be/lhPwv2Xenwk #LCMS

"You don't know what we're thinking." Gen Z Lutheran Ray Sexton shares what young people ACTUALLY experience in church—and why their perspective matters for the LCMS's future. youtu.be/C7C4941ezd4 #GenZ #ChurchGrowth

The Ten Commandments, Creeds, and Lord's Prayer aren't "Lutheran doctrine"—they're core Christianity every believer should know. Ray Sexton explains why the Catechism matters. youtu.be/C7C4941ezd4 #ChristianEducation #Faith

"These are Christian beliefs, not just Lutheran beliefs." Ray Sexton on why the Small Catechism contains truth for every believer—the true Catholic teachings of Christ. youtu.be/C7C4941ezd4 #Christianity #Catechism

"Never be afraid to talk about these issues." Young Lutherans are falling into ultra-conservative rabbit holes—and the church needs to address it head-on, says Ray Sexton. youtu.be/C7C4941ezd4 #Lutheran #YouthMinistry

Synod Stories 11: Gen Z Lutheran on Dating Crisis & Church Revival Listen to the full audio episode: synodstories.com/episodes/synod…

20-year-old Lutheran on why Gen Z can’t date, 75% of confirmed teens leave the church, and what the LCMS must do to survive: “Make more Lutherans.” Raw. Honest. Essential listening. youtu.be/C7C4941ezd4 #LCMS #Lutheran #GenZ #ChristianDating