[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] The first half of HT-Radio: Episode 102 deals with the innovative, exciting, …rather dead topic of “Death and Dying” with the President of Higher Things – Rev. William Cwirla. Then, Pr. Borghardt is joined once again by the Rev. Joel Fritsche. Pr. Fritsche goes through the last three chapters of …

[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] The eighth episode of Higher Things Radio features the staff of Higher Things Internet Services, those swell guys who take care of the website and all of the resources available on it! Starting with Stan Lemon, Pastor Borghardt will interview him in a “Lemon’s Lectionary” segment on the festival …

[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] Blessed All Saints Day to you! In a special conversion issue, recorded live on Pastor Borghardt’s new Mac, Higher Things will bring you the Gospel in your ears and on your iPod. After opening with a monologue, Pastor Borghardt will interview Rev. Rich Heinz on All Saints Day and what this special…

[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] Jesus Christ is risen from the dead! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Blessed Easter to you from HT-Radio. In this week’s episode, Pr. Borghardt is joined once again by the Rev. Mark Buetow to talk about the Resurrection of Jesus. As they walk through the scripture accounts, they debunk myths claimi…

[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] This week on HT-Radio, Pastor Borghardt and Jon spend the first half of HT-Radio talking about Good Friday and the death of our Lord. In the Second half they switch gears to Easter Sunday and rejoice in the Resurrection of Our Lord. If you have questions or topics that you’d like discussed on HT-…

[ download ] This week on HT-Radio, Pr. Borghardt is joined by Jon Kohlmeier. Pr. B and Jon talk about the joy we have as Lutherans – even in Lent! That joy is the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. If you have questions or comments about HT-Radio, email them to support@higherthings.org or send a text to 936-647-3235. Copyright Higher Things®,…

[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] In the 28th episode of Higher Things Radio Pastor Borghardt opens with a monologue, discussing Reminiscere Sunday – that would be the second Sunday of Lent. He’ll explain how Reminiscere is a latin word from the introit for this Sunday that means “remember”, and the remembering we do this week is…

[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] Happy Reformation! This week we’ll be celebrating the Festival of Reformation in episode 9 of Higher Things Radio. In a brand new segment called “Define the Terms”, Pastor Borghardt will pose Rev. Brent Kuhlman with a word and ask him to define it in a simple way for Lutheran youth. This week’s w…

[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] The third episode of Higher Things Radio opens up with an interview with Stan Lemon on Holy Cross Day and the Gospel delivered for you in this ancient festival of the Church. Then Pastor Borghardt will interview Pastor Mark Buetow of Du Qoin, IL on a sectional that he delivered at this summer’s H…

[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] In the six episode of Higher Things Radio Pastor George Borghardt opens up with a monologue on confessing sin, coming clean with God. Pastor Borghardt will then interview one of this summer’s conference plenary speakers, The Rev. Bruce Keseman. Pastor Keseman will talk discuss the parables of Jes…

[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] The fifth episode of Higher Things Radio is a special Presidential episode. After opening up with another monologue from Pastor Borghardt on the 9th Chapter of Matthew where Jesus heals a paralytics, Pastor Borghardt will interview the Vice President of Higher Things, The Rev. Brent Kuhlman. Past…

[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] In the fourth episode of Higher Things Radio Pastor George Borghardt opens up with “Gospel Time”, a monologue on the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard. Pastor Borghardt’s special guest this week returns, Sandra Ostapowich answers questions about tatoos and how free are we in the Gospel? The…

[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] Pastor George Borghardt opens the first episode of Higher Things Radio with a monologue on the Confession of St. Peter. Next Pastor Borghardt interviews Sandra Ostapowich about the controversial new song by Katie Perry, “I kissed a Girl”. Finally in a special segment “Ask the Pastor”, Pastor Borg…

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[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] This week on HTR, Pr. Borghardt and Jon talk about the Advent season and the world’s Christmas season. If you have questions or topics that you’d like discussed on HT-Radio email them to radio@higherthings.org or send a text to 936-647-3235. Copyright Higher Things®, Higher Things - Dare to be Lu…

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[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] This week on HT-Radio, Pr. Borghardt and Jon are joined by Rev. Aaron Fenker who talks about the second coming of Christ. Then in the second half of the episode Pr. Borghardt and Jon have some free time, where they talk the church year, advent, and Wake, Awake for Night is Flying. If you have que…

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[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] In episode 302 of HT-Radio, Pr. Borghardt and Jon are joined by Martha Scharff who talks about Advent and Christmas hymnody and how to avoid losing your voice during these seasons. Then Sandra Ostapowich talks about dealing with family who you might not get along with during the holidays. If you …

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[ download ] This week on HT-Radio, Stan Lemon is joined by Pastor Mark Buetow, Higher Things Media Executive. Stan and Pr. Buetow talk about things that have happened since our last episode. Listen in as they discuss their Thanksgiving weekends, the Paris attacks and Syrian Refugees, the Planned Parenthood shooting and point you to the Adventing C…

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[ download ] Today on HT-Radio, Pr. Borghardt and Stan remember Maggie Karner, talk about what’s going on in Higher Things, updates on their favorite sports teams, Pope Francis visits the US and Pastor Borghardt’s recent blog post: “The Dehydrated Law and Watery Gospel.” Links The Dehydrated Law and Watery Gospel – blog post by Pastor Borghardt Iss…

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[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] HT-Radio kicks off the Advent season with Episode 112. Pr. Borghardt kicks of the episode with a monologue on the Gospel Reading for Advent 1. For the rest of the episode he is joined by Rev. Rich Heinz of St. John Lutheran Church in Chicago, IL. Pr. Heinz talks about all things Advent – the read…

[ download ] Today on HT-Radio, Pr. Borghardt and Stan Lemon talk about the Starbucks red cup, they take a look at the religion of the world and the abomination that causes desolation. They also learn a lot about making sure microphones are plugged in and the record button has been pressed, which makes the producer very happy. Copyright Higher Thin…

[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] In this edition of HT-Radio, Pr. Borghardt is joined by the Rev. Mark Buetow of Bethel Lutheran Church in Du Quoin, IL. Pr. Borghardt and Pr. Buetow go through some of the Gospel readings from the Last Sunday’s in the Church year and show how they point only to Jesus – even on the Last Day. Copyr…

[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] Pr. Borghardt is joined by the President of Higher Things, Rev. William Cwirla, to talk about All Saints in episode 110 of HT-Radio. The Feast of All Saints is celebrated on November 1st each year. Pr. Cwirla explains what this feast is about and who “the saints” are while always pointing us to J…

[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] Episode 109 of HT-Radio is a special Reformation edition. Pr. Borghardt is joined by Rev. Brent Kuhlman of Trinity Lutheran Church in Murdock, NE. Pr. Kuhlman covers the scriptural view of Faith, Salvation, Justification and Sanctification as he talks about Martin Luther and the problems that he …

[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] During Episode 108 of HT-Radio, Pr. Borghardt is joined by two more sectional teachers from the Given Conferences. During the first half of the Episode Rev. Shawn Kumm of Zion Lutheran Church in Laramie, WY goes through his sectional, “Going to Hell with Jesus.” Then Pr. Borghardt is joined by Re…

[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] This week on HT-Radio, Pr. Borghardt and Jon talk to Jon’s sister, Bekah Kohlmeier. She talks about being a Lutheran College Student. Then during Free Time Pr. Borghardt and Jon rejoice in the Reformation by talking about some of the major events in Luther’s live. Copyright Higher Things®, Higher…

[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] Episode 207 of HT-Radio, kicks off with Free Time where Jon Kohlmeier asks a questions about a statement he’s heard recently surrounding the political debates, “Jesus for President.” What do Lutherans think about that and what do the scriptures teach. Then Pr. Borghardt and Jon are joined by Pr. …

[ download ] Pastor Borghardt and Stan Lemon talk about the things that are important to them. This week that includes new Apple technology, Reformation Services, Parenting advice and the World Series. Copyright Higher Things®, Higher Things - Dare to be Lutheran. Support the work of Higher Things.Por Higher Things

[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] For Episode 107 of HT-Radio, Pr. Borghardt is joined by Deaconess Kimberly Fetz of Redeemer Lutheran Church in St. Cloud, MN. She goes through her breakaway sectional from GIVEN – “Hope and Healing for Tamar” They go through the account of Tamar in 2 Samuel and talk about hope and healing for tho…

[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] We continue our month-long celebration of the Reformation this week with Pr. Kuhlman. Pr. Kuhlman does some recap of Grace alone and then jumps into Sola Fide – Faith alone. Then Pr. Borghardt and Jon have free time where they talk about chanting… and fish. Copyright Higher Things®, Higher Things…

[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] This week on HT-Radio, Pr. Borghardt is joined by Vicar Aaron Fenker of Immanuel Lutheran Church Of Osman in Fisher, IL. Vicar Fenker talks about how is vicarage is going and the Office of the Holy Ministry. The second half of Episode 106 Pr. Borghardt is joined again by Pr. Samuel Schuldheisz as…

With Episode 205 we kick of our Reformation month! This month we’ll be looking at the Sola’s of the Reformation. To kick things off Pr. Borghardt and Jon Kohlmeier spend 15 mins talking about repetition in the liturgy. Then they are joined by Pr. Cwirla who kicks of the Solas with Sola Gratia – Grace alone. Copyright Higher Things®, Higher Things -…

[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] HT-Radio Episode 105 focuses on two more sectionals from last summers GIVEN conferences. During the first half of the episode Pr. Borghardt is joined by Pastor Anthony Bertram of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church and School in Fairmont, MN talking about his sectional “The Multi-Faceted Gospel:…

[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] This week on HT-Radio, Pastor Borghardt is joined by Pastor Daniel Harmelink of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Huntington Beach, CA as he talks about his Given: Utah breakaway sectional “Baptizing Your Avatar/Cyberfaith.” The second half of the episode Pastor Jon Dickmander of St. John Lutheran Chur…

[ download ] In this 335th Episode of HT-Radio, Pastor Borghardt and Stan talk about forgiving one another. Pastor Borghardt teaches us that all things in life are gift and the freedom we have in the Gospel. They also talk about All Saints’ Day. This episode is full of Christ Crucified for you, stories from Pr. Borghardt and Stan’s lives, and a who…

[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] Episode 101 focuses on two more of the breakaway sectionals from Given 2010. During the first half, Pr. Borghardt is joined by the Rev. Paul Philp, the Director of Academic Planning and Assessment at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, to talk about his sectional “Zebra Print and Pink Stilettos: A T…

This week Pastor Borghardt opens with a monologue on the Good Samaritan, he’ll direct us to Christ and Him Crucified in perhaps a different way than we’re used to reading this parable. Than Pastor Borghardt will get Rev. Brent Kuhlman of Murdock, NE on the line to talk up Baptism for the remainder of the hour. [ download lowfi version ] [ download …

[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] In episode 7 Pastor Borghardt will open up Higher Things Radio by interviewing Sandra Ostapowich, the secretary of Higher Things and commonly known through the blogosphere as “madre”. In a new segment, “A Moment with Madre” Sandra will get asked an “Is this a sin…” question for women. How will Ma…

[ download lowfi version ] [ download hifi version ] Seven years ago terrorist set out to attack the United States killing nearly 3,000 souls. Each year is a chilling reminder of the devastation that took place that day and the simple fact that evil does exist in the world. In a special 9/11 episode of Higher Things Radio, available only on the Hig…

In the second episode of Higher Things Radio Pastor George Borghardt interviews Higher Things own Retreats Executive, Landon Reed on his sectional from this summer’s Amen conference, “Dumb and Dumber.” Pastor Borghardt and Landon will discuss how man has distorted the Gospel and some of the ways that mainstream-Evangelicalism tries to sugar coat wo…

This week on HT-Radio, Pr. Borghardt is joined by Pr. Brent Kuhlman who teaches us about the incarnation of Christ. Copyright Higher Things®, Higher Things - Dare to be Lutheran. Support the work of Higher Things.Por Higher Things

In this special Edition of HT-Radio, Pr. Borghardt is joined by Sandra Ostapowich and Stan Lemon. They wish Stan a happy birthday and talk about what a layman’s vocation is within the church. Copyright Higher Things®, Higher Things - Dare to be Lutheran. Support the work of Higher Things.Por Higher Things

This week on HT-Radio, Pr. Borghardt and Sandra are joined by Pr. Joel Fritsche. Pr. Fritsche leads us in a study of Ecclesiastes. King Solomon writes about the meaninglessness of everything outside of Christ. If you have questions or topics that you’d like discussed on HT-Radio email them to radio@higherthings.org or send a text to 936-647-3235. C…

Today on HT-Radio, Pr. Borghardt and Sandra are joined by Rev. Mark Buetow. They talk about the Freedom in the Gospel, fallen pastors and how fallen pastors don’t effect the Gospel. Copyright Higher Things®, Higher Things - Dare to be Lutheran. Support the work of Higher Things.Por Higher Things