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Since Mar 2025
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Conversations on the state of the Christian church anchored against the waves of worldly doctrines, both past and present. Christendom is Christ's church as she has existed around the world in various situations throughout various times. The times change, but God's Word remains the same. Join host Pastor Andrew Preus and guests as we discuss how Christ's church on earth strives to maintain sound doctrine and proclaim the gospel in a fallen world. Through topics of church history, current events, and biblical study, Christendom and the World covers various trends the church must face as she stands on the foundation of Christ and his enduring Word.

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When the Church is Overwhelmed by Chaos

May 06, 2026 58m Transcript

In this week's episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus reflects on how Christians should respond when everything around them feels like it's falling apart—shrinking congregations,…

Is Theology Just Head Knowledge? Why It Must Be Lived

Apr 29, 2026 1h 11m Transcript

In this week's episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus sits down with Pastor James Wilshusen to wrestle with a question that has shaped the Church for centuries: is theology just…

Has the Lutheran Church Lost Her Love for Christ?

Apr 22, 2026 1h 8m Transcript

Has the Church remained faithful—or has she grown cold? In this episode of Christendom and the World, we take a hard look at Christ's warning to the church in Ephesus: "You have abandoned the love…

The Cost of the Ministry with Pastor James Wilshusen

Apr 15, 2026 1h 8m Transcript

This week, Pastor Andrew Preus is joined again by Pastor James Wilshusen to talk about something that's been getting more attention—the shortage of pastors and what's really behind it. They get into…

Dead Orthodoxy: Why Young Lutherans Are Leaving

Apr 08, 2026 1h 21m Transcript

In this week's episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus is joined by Pastor James Wilshusen to discuss a growing concern within the Church: why are young people—especially young…

BONUS: Say What the Text Says: The Courage to Teach Clearly

Apr 02, 2026 1h 15m Transcript

In this week's episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus sits down with Rev. Dr. Jason Lane to discuss a growing hesitation in the Church today: the reluctance to clearly assert what…

Wrestling with God: Faith, Sports, and What Really Matters

Apr 01, 2026 1h 17m Transcript

In this week's episode of Christendom and the World, we reflect on the story of Jacob wrestling with God and what it reveals about faith, perseverance, and dependence on the Lord. Through the lens of…

The Certainty of Faith: Looking to Christ, Not Yourself

Mar 25, 2026 1h 3m Transcript

How can you be sure your faith is real? This week, we wrestle with one of the most common fears Christians face: "What if my faith isn't genuine?" Looking at two perspectives on faith, we break down…

IVF, Designer Babies, and Playing God: A Christian Response

Mar 18, 2026 57m Transcript

In this episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preuss and Pastor Philip Hale discuss the growing use of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and the deeper worldview behind it. While IVF is…

Why Doctrine Matters: More Than Just "Believe in Jesus"

Mar 11, 2026 1h 25m Transcript

Is it enough to simply say "just believe in Jesus," or does doctrine actually matter? In this episode of Christendom in the World, Pastor Andrew and Hans discuss a debate between an evangelical…

Faith, Hope, and Love in Marriage and Vocation

Mar 04, 2026 1h 5m Transcript

What does it mean to live "as if not married"? In this episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus and his wife, Leah Preus, reflect on 1 Corinthians 7 and what it means to live in this…

Doctrine vs. Practice: What Comes First?

Feb 25, 2026 1h 7m Transcript

Does what we do in church shape what we believe—or does what we believe shape what we do? In this episode of Christendom in the World, we unpack the famous phrase lex orandi, lex credendi ("the law…

The Spirit of the Age vs. the Spirit of Christ with Pastor Collin Duling

Feb 18, 2026 56m Transcript

This week on Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus and Pastor Collin Duling discuss the "spirit of the age" and how Christians navigate a world shaped by the internet, cultural trends, and…

Preaching Christ in Israel: A Conversation with Rev. Sahar Sadlovsky Gold

Feb 11, 2026 1h 2m Transcript

This week on Christendom & the World, Rev. Andrew Preus interviews Rev. Sahar Sadlovsky Gold, a Lutheran pastor serving a Hebrew-speaking congregation in Israel. Rev. Gold shares his journey from…

Male and Female He Created Them: Identity, the Body, and Christian Freedom

Feb 04, 2026 1h 10m Transcript

In this episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus is joined by Pastor Philip Hale to address one of the most pressing cultural questions of our time: identity, the body, and what it…

Laughing at Folly: Hans Fiene on Comedy, Satire, and Scripture

Jan 28, 2026 1h 11m Transcript

In this episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus is joined by Pastor Hans Fiene, creator of Lutheran Satire, for a wide-ranging conversation on humor, satire, and judgment in…

Can Mainline Churches Be Reclaimed? Confession, Fellowship, and the Future of Christendom

Jan 21, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

In this episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus is joined by Pastor Jim Wilshusen for a wide-ranging conversation on the nature of the Church, the meaning of confession, and the…

Dating: Don't Be Worldly

Jan 14, 2026 53m Transcript

In this week's episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus follows up on last week's conversation, "Dating: Don't Be Stupid," by diving deeper into the realities and pressures of modern…

Dating: Don't Be Stupid

Jan 07, 2026 1h 25m Transcript

Dating is often treated like a joke, a game, or something casual—but Scripture takes wisdom far more seriously. In this episode of Christendom and the World, we look at dating through the book of…

Can You Choose God? Understanding Lutheran Conversion

Dec 31, 2025 1h Transcript

In this week's episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus sits down with Pastor James Wilshusen to discuss the question of free will in conversion, how Scripture speaks about decision…

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