Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the history of the draft in America’s wars and its effect on the people that lived through them.
Dr Koontz – Redeemer Lutheran Church
Pr. Willie Grills – Zion Lutheran Church
WWII
BHoP#233 Nighttime in America Part 2 – Paranoia and Its Roots and Fruits
Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the source of paranoia and polarization in American politics, how wars are justified by fear and justify surveillance, the history of government crackdown on religious groups, and the growth of gun culture and homeschooling.
Many thanks to our sponsors – Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook)
Dr Koontz – Redeemer Lutheran Church
Pr. Willie Grills – Zion Lutheran Church
BHoP#206 On Bible Texts, On Seders, On the Supper, On the Atom Bomb
Dr Koontz and Col Grills answer listener questions about the the Septuagint and the Masoretic texts, whether Christians should celebrate Seder meals and the Lord’s supper, and whether there were demonic influences in the development and use of the atomic bomb.
Many thanks to our sponsors – Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook)
Dr Koontz – Trinity Lutheran Church
Pr. Willie Grills – Zion Lutheran Church
BHoP#204 Ad Astra Part 3
Dr Koontz and Col Grills talk about technological innovations in World War II, Germany’s scientific endeavors and how its position influenced its ability to create and deploy new weapons, the bombing technologies and methods used by either side, the effects of the war and post-war policies on the German people and churches, and the dehumanizing effect of the military innovations of the war.
Many thanks to our sponsors – Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook)
Dr Koontz – Trinity Lutheran Church
Pr. Willie Grills – Zion Lutheran Church
BHoP#142 The Legend of Donatism and Other Savory Tales for Winsome Lads
Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk respond to listener messages about the deployment of nuclear weapons in Japan, and the hosts’ thoughts about Corey Mahler.
Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College.
Dr Koontz – Trinity Lutheran Church
Rev Fisk – St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium
BHoP#140 Channeling Old Demons
Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about modern obsessions with aliens at both personal and governmental levels, America’s self-destructive hunger for technological discovery, what the hardening of a people’s hearts looks like, and the proper understanding understanding of Deborah.
Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College.
Dr Koontz – Trinity Lutheran Church
Rev Fisk – St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium
BHoP#128 Gay Yankees
Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk continue exploring the history of cities in the US, this week discussing San Francisco. They talk about who settled it and how their influences continue, the city’s role in the rise of homosexuality in America, and how its cultural climate is a signpost for what happens when denial of family becomes the norm.
Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College.
Dr Koontz – Trinity Lutheran Church
Rev Fisk – St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium
BHoP#116 Paper Eagle
Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about the definition of warfare, the propaganda of the Cold War, the potential use of tactical nuclear weaponry, the US’s current military position, the and the permanent state of emergency that came out of WWII.
Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College.
Dr Koontz – Trinity Lutheran Church
Rev Fisk – St Paul Rockford