In this episode, Dr. Maynard Koerner discusses what exactly it is that God has done so that we can be saved as he features the first and most beloved question and answer in the entire Heidelberg Catechism while also touching on the Gospel of Christianity compared to the philosophies of other world religions. Ready to answer the call to ministry? Co…

In this episode, Dr. Maynard Koerner walks us through the second Heidelberg Catechism question and answer in which we learn the reason for and response to our salvation as it so concisely but profoundly explains, which also outlines the entirety of the catechism as an aid to understanding the Christian faith. Ready to answer the call to ministry? C…

How do we discern what is and isn’t sin? In this episode, Dr. Maynard Koerner discusses the importance of knowing our need for a Savior through the third question and answer, and the first categorical section, of the Heidelberg Catechism. Ready to answer the call to ministry? Contact HTS: www.heidelbergseminary.org/admissions/contact-us/ Heidelberg…

The authors of the Heidelberg Catechism captured rich, scripture-rooted theology, providing tools for understanding and sharing the Gospel message. In this first episode, Dr. Koerner opens the study with the beloved first question and answer as a succinct statement of the Gospel and a personal statement of faith. Ready to answer the call to ministr…

Habakkuk raised his concerns to God because of how much rebellion he saw around him, and likewise, we often find ourselves doing the same in our own petitions to the Lord. In this seventh episode, Dr. Koerner discusses the historical rise and fall of nations with God’s people suffering through them. How do we understand His allowing forces of dange…

Have you ever petitioned God for something convinced that the answer you were longing for was the answer you’d receive from the Lord? In today’s Answers From Habakkuk episode, Dr. Koerner addresses these issues and how we should actually respond. Ready to answer the call to ministry? Contact HTS: www.heidelbergseminary.org/admissions/contact-us/ He…

What happens after you’ve completed your seminary training - even after you’ve received your call to a congregation? What about a decade or more down the line? Is your initial training the end of your education? In this episode, Drs. Mosley, Morgan, and Koerner highlight 2 Tim. 4:1-5 as they discuss the importance of ministry as a profession, deepl…

What is the work of the denomination? What is the importance of communicating and reporting to the local church? Following our previous episode, Drs. Mosley, Koerner, and Morgan discuss Acts 13 on the work of the minister and highlight the apostle Paul’s example of burdening concern for the church and what it looks like with the blessing and respon…

In this fourth installment of Answers from Habakkuk, Dr. Koerner discusses Habakkuk’s concern with what was happening to the people of Israel - God’s people. Likewise, Dr. Koerner encourages us in our moments of despair when we see the devastation, chaos, and heartache around us - even within the church body - and ask, “Where is God?” Heidelberg Th…

In this episode, Drs. Mosley and Koerner are joined by Dr. Patrick Morgan to discuss the raw experience of being a minister, a churchman, and how this level of ministry expands past the local congregation to a denominational responsibility and beyond. Today's hosts also give a powerful introduction to the following episode on the overseeing work of…

Why have family visitation? Isn't it enough for the pastor to preach on Sunday? Is it invasive for your spiritual council to come to your home? Is this a part of worship? In this episode, Drs. Maynard Koerner and JP Mosley continue the discussion of pastoring and a focus on family visitation and its Biblical importance for the life of the church an…

In this episode, Drs. Maynard Koerner and J.P. Mosley discuss the primary task of the pastor and how today's ministers may be encouraged in this role as they work to focus diligently on studying the Word of God free from distractions. Heidelberg Theological Seminary 7301 South Louise Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57108 (605) 595-5850 www.heidelbergseminary.…

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Welcome back to From the Classroom! In this episode, Dr. Maynard Koerner and J.P. Mosley discuss "covenant" and the proper uses within scripture. Heidelberg Theological Seminary 7301 South Louise Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57108 (605) 595-5850 Ready to answer the call to ministry? Contact HTS: https://heidelbergseminary.org/admissions/contact-us/ Get Soc…

Recorded earlier this year, Dr. J. P. Mosley discusses courses, new professors, and class summaries to help listeners gain a better understanding of the exciting and enriching experience you can expect at HTS. Heidelberg Theological Seminary 7301 South Louise Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57108 (605) 595-5850 Ready to answer the call to ministry? Contact HT…

In this rather introductory episode, Drs. Mosley and Koerner discuss the RCUS and the greater German Reformed Church, distinctives, common misconceptions, and more. If you're curious about why the reformed church continues to utilize traditions such as the catechism, infant baptism, and more, grab some coffee, pull up a chair, and have a listen. He…

Confirmation. Isn't that for Roman Catholics? Isn't it enough to just say, "I love Jesus"? In today's episode, Drs. Maynard Koerner and J.P. Mosley answer these questions and many others about the use of catechism in the local church, its historical practices dating back to the ancient church, purposes, and promises. Heidelberg Theological Seminary…