A Brief History of Power

A Brief History of Power

Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk

Episodes 300
Avg. Duration 1h
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (344)
Since Dec 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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89%
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About This Podcast

Every Monday and Thursday Dr. Koontz, Pastor Fisk, and Pastor Grills along with friends and guests explore truths and falsehoods, forgotten ways and forgettable fads, so that you can live wisely.

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Brief#50 For the Future: The Law's Misuse and the Truth of the Gospel

Jun 11, 2026 17m

Dr Adam Koontz talks about how we preach about the law and the errors of legalism and antinomianism. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for…

Brief#49 For the Future: Bivocational Ministry and the Advance of the Gospel

Jun 08, 2026 22m

Dr Adam Koontz talks about the predicted trend of increased bi-vocational ministry and what Paul wrote about pastors making their living. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our…

Brief#48 Christian Nationalism and Gospel Proclamation

Jun 04, 2026 25m

Dr Adam Koontz talks about Christian Nationalism and how the debates around it in the church relate to the proclamation of the gospel. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for…

BHoP#360 Language and Doctrine and Practice

Jun 01, 2026 57m

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills answer listener questions about the translation of the Bible into Japanese, linguistic idiosyncrasies, and doctrine and practice. Visit our website - A Brief…

Brief#47 Evangelism and Babies: Why Not More of Both?

May 28, 2026 16m

Dr Adam Koontz talks about the two primary ways of bringing people into the church and the supposed conflict between them. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran…

BHoP#359 The Prairie Today

May 25, 2026 35m

Col Willie Grills shares stories of the circuit riders of yesteryear and talks about bringing the word of God even where it is difficult. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our…

Brief#46 Inside Baseball: A Church Built for Somebody Else

May 21, 2026 36m

Dr Adam Koontz answers a listener question about LCMS internal conflicts and why the structure of synodical polity isn't designed for the people who now comprise it. Visit our website - A Brief…

BHoP#358 Creation, Faith, and Science with Dr. Dylan Thompson

May 18, 2026 49m

Dr Adam Koontz talks with Dr Dylan Thompson about the beauty and complexity of creation, how modern medicine thinks it can control nature, and modern science parallels alchemy. Check out Dr…

Brief#45 A Primary Allegiance to Christ - Part 2

May 14, 2026 36m

Charlie Ungemach of Gird Up Ministries continues talking with Dr Adam Koontz about the polarization of politics, the need to proclaim the whole word of God, and how to talk to people who have no…

BHoP#357 Pastoral Depression and the Salve of the Gospel

May 12, 2026 1h 1m

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about why depression is such a common problem among pastors, why modern medical practice struggles to cure it, and the application of the Gospel to…

Brief#44 A Primary Allegiance to Christ - Part 1

May 07, 2026 28m

Charlie Ungemach of Gird Up Ministries talks with Dr Adam Koontz about putting political loyalties for the Christian  in their right place, and how culture and media affects generational…

BHoP#356 Three Questions about the Church and Its Future

May 05, 2026 1h 2m

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about pastors taking calls and moving across the country, how to know when to leave for another church, and LCMS congregational culture and leadership. Visit…

Brief#43 How to Learn when You Never Learned Anything in School

Apr 30, 2026 27m

Dr Adam Koontz talks about growing in knowledge and wisdom, and the importance of reading and reflection. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for…

BHoP#355 Confessions, Cryptids & the Baptist Belt

Apr 27, 2026 1h 1m

Brian Yamabe talks with Pr Willie Grills on Synod Stories about his journey in the ministry, spiritual discipline, the history of pastoral formation, and the SMP program. Visit our website - A Brief…

Brief#42 Is the Pope Catholic? Political Commitments and Church Teachings

Apr 23, 2026 31m

Dr Adam Koontz talks about the Roman Catholic positions on war and immigration since the Second Vatican Council. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran…

BHoP#354 The Pocket Constitution Gap

Apr 20, 2026 1h 1m

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the establishment of Lutheran synods in America, the problem with elevating cultural norms to the level of Biblical standards, and caring too much…

Brief#41 How Do I Help My Pastor Do His Job?

Apr 16, 2026 32m

Dr Adam Koontz talks about the duties of the pastor and helping those struggling in them. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam…

BHoP#353 Endo's Silence: Persecution, Apostasy, and the Silence of God

Apr 13, 2026 1h 3m

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills discuss Christianity in feudal Japan and whether persecution is good for the Church. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran…

Brief#40 Comfortably Numb: Nihilism in Our Time

Apr 09, 2026 30m

Dr Adam Koontz talks about nihilism and its causes in our current age. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer…

BHoP Classics - What is Zionism?

Apr 06, 2026 1h 6m

In This BHoP Classics rebroadcast Dr Adam Koontz talks about Zionism, its origins in 19th century nationalism, the establishment of Jewish nation state, the politics of Jews in the diaspora, and the…

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