In this episode, we will explore what it means when God serves us through His Word and sacraments. Why do we gather instead of treating faith like a solo mission? What is happening when the pastor speaks the invocation, and why do some people make the sign of the cross? We will unpack how the invocation connects us back to our baptism, why we confess a very specific Triune God, and the incredible, freeing gift of both corporate and private confession for our daily lives.

Today we have our wonderful crew, DCM Hillary Krahn, Pastor Jed, and Pastor Kyle back together to talk about the confessional nature of Lutheran worship and how, every Sunday, we say out loud “I, a poor, miserable sinner.” It's an honest, raw acknowledgment of our human brokenness, but right on the heels of that honesty comes something even more powerful: the absolute certainty in God’s forgiveness spoken back to us. This is just the beginning of the Divine Service, as it sets the tone for our worship. You will also hear about the consistent nature of our historic liturgy, how it serves as a force of spiritual formation, and how it is a rhythm that carries us through the changing seasons of our lives. Even more, it binds us to the generations of faithful Christians that came before us. When our feelings fluctuate, the promises of Christ delivered in His Word and Sacrament remain rock solid. So, settle in. Let’s explore the comfort, the history, and the profound reasoning behind the order of service you will find in an LCMS church.

An introduction to why the Zion church staff has chosen to branch out into the world of podcasting. Sparked by our weekly staff meeting conversations, we offer a look at why we think everyone has a place in the pew here at Zion Wayside. You'll meet our staff and find out what direction this podcast will take you as we post new episodes regularly. We hope you enjoy our pilot episode!