Wrestling With the Basics from KFUO Radio
373 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWrestling With the Basics (WWB) a humorous approach to Bible Study hosted by Rev. John Lukomski and Rev. Matt Clark.
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Episodes
Show Me the Bread
May 15, 2021 14:30 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBWhat does the Old Testament “bread of the presence” have to do with Jesus and with us. A look at Exodus 25 and Leviticus 24.
Lessons from Thomas
May 08, 2021 14:30 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBHow can what happened to Thomas also be a great help to us? A look at John 20:19-29.
What Can I Do for You?
May 01, 2021 14:30 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB"What Can I Do for You?" It’s the question Jesus asks and answers for us in Mark 10.
The One Thing Certain
April 24, 2021 14:30 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBWhat is the one thing certain, but more importantly, how do we know it’s the one thing certain? A look at 1 Corinthians 15.
The Resurrection: John on John
April 17, 2021 14:30 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBJohn on John: In yet even more nepotism, John talks about the unique details of the Gospel of John concerning the resurrection of the dead. (John 20)
The Resurrection: Matt on Matthew
April 10, 2021 14:30 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBMatt on Matthew: In a bit of nepotism, Matt talks about the unique details the Gospel of Matthew tells us about Jesus resurrection from the dead. (Matthew 28)
Zeal for the Father’s House: Part 2
April 03, 2021 14:30 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBIt's part 2 of 2 studying John 2:17. As COVID restrictions are lifted, why should we leave the comfort of our recliners and televisions to return to our houses of worship? Matt gives us four reasons to return, while John argues for the convenience of eating breakfast while worshipping. Listen to part 1 at kfuo.org/2021/03/24/wrestling-basics-032421-zeal-for-the-fathers-house.
Zeal for the Father’s House
March 24, 2021 19:30 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBIn part 1 of 2 studying John 2:17, look at what Jesus cleansing the temple means to us as we return to worship in “Our Father’s House.”
Suicide: Words of Comfort from Romans 8
March 17, 2021 19:30 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBSuicide is a major problem at all times, but especially in the time of COVID. Why is silence (by the church or by us as individuals) not the answer? Take a look at the comfort of Romans 8.
How Do You Handle a Curmudgeon, Part 2
March 10, 2021 20:30 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBSome people are so curmudgeonly (like Pastor John) that it takes two episodes to deal with them. Hear more discussion on 1 Corinthians 7 & 8 plus the topic of adiaphora.
How Do You Handle a Curmudgeon?
March 03, 2021 20:30 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBMatt deals with Curmudgeon John on the basis of 1 Corinthians 8.
More on Lent & Women
February 24, 2021 20:30 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBToday's program is further discussion of Paul’s advice to live as if you’re not married in 1 Corinthians 7 and the problems with Ash Wednesday.
Is Lent a Good Thing?
February 17, 2021 20:30 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBHow does our current practice of Lent fit with Jesus exhortations in Mark 7:8-13 and Matthew 6:16-18? And is Pastor Lukomski becoming like his grandmother?
What No Wife, No Rejoicing, No Goods?
February 10, 2021 20:30 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBA look at the tough passage from 1 Corinthians 7:29-31. What does Paul mean that we should “deal with the world, as if we had no dealings with it”?
I Should Have Known That
February 03, 2021 20:30 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBWhat should we do when we don’t understand what God is doing? A look at Mary and her wayward son in Luke 2:41-51.
More Unexpected Peace
January 27, 2021 20:30 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBToday's program looks at Luke 2:22-35. We continue our look how Simeon’s experience in the temple is the same as our when we take the Lord’s Supper.
Unexpected Peace
January 20, 2021 20:30 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBSometimes the peace of God comes in the most unexpected places: a look a the story of Simeon in Luke 2:22-35.
Christmas for Grinches and Scrooges
January 13, 2021 20:30 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBToday's program looks at the blessings at Christmas in the midst of the busy and exhausting schedules, and focusing on Christ during this season.
Vocational Wellness
December 23, 2020 20:30 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBToday's program looks at what it means to have vocational wellness. Learn more at lcms.org/wellness.
Christmas and the 10 Lepers
December 16, 2020 20:30 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBToday's program looks at Luke 17:11ff, Pastor "Jolly" John Lukomski's favorite Christmas (okay, maybe not so Christmas) story.
To Your Health
December 09, 2020 20:30 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBToday's program looks at physical health and what the Bible says about it.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
December 02, 2020 20:30 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBToday's program looks at the Parable of the Ten Virgins in Matthew 25:1-12.
Wellness Wheel: Relationships
November 25, 2020 20:30 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBToday's program looks at the relationships section of the Wellness Wheel. Learn more at lcms.org/wellness.
The Old Testament is About You
November 18, 2020 20:30 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBToday's program looks at reading the Old Testament to find Jesus and and yourself.
Wellness Wheel
November 11, 2020 20:30 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBToday's program looks at wellness in our churches, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more at lcms.org/wellness.
Reformation Lessons
November 04, 2020 20:30 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBToday's program looks at the readings for Reformation Day and why these readings are important for our Lutheran confessions.
Why Do We Need a Saul?
October 28, 2020 19:30 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBToday's program looks at the big picture of Saul and David and what we can learn from this story.
Jeremiah Out of the Cistern
October 21, 2020 19:30 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBToday's program looks at how Jeremiah gets out of the cistern in Jeremiah 38.
Jeremiah In the Cistern
October 14, 2020 19:30 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBToday's program looks at the stories in Jeremiah 38.
Jeremiah and the Paper Shredder
October 07, 2020 19:30 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBToday's program looks at the story in Jeremiah 36 about the human paper shredder, King Jehoiakim.
What Happens When You Die
September 30, 2020 19:30 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBHear what happens after we die, and continue the story of Jeremiah on this episode of Wrestling with the Basics, now broadcasting on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. CT in addition to Saturday mornings.
The Gates of Hades will not Prevail (Rebroadcast)
September 26, 2020 14:30 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBToday's program looks at Matthew 16, beginning at verse 13. This is a rebroadcast from September 19, 2020.
The Gates of Hades will not Prevail
September 19, 2020 14:30 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBToday's program looks at Matthew 16, beginning at verse 13.
Peace Plans
September 12, 2020 14:30 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBToday's program looks at Jeremiah 29:11, the most well-known verse in the book.
Prove You’re a Christian
September 05, 2020 14:30 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBToday's program looks at what it means to be a Christian, and if you can be Christian enough.
New Testament is Hidden in the Old Testament
August 22, 2020 14:30 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBToday's program looks at how the New Testament is hidden in the Old Testament and the Old Testament is made clear in the New Testament (St. Augustine).
Bury Your Underwear
August 15, 2020 14:30 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBToday's program looks at the book of Jeremiah.
The Weeping Prophet
August 01, 2020 14:30 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBToday's program looks at Jeremiah and his 40-year ministry, beginning in Jeremiah 11.
Potpourri of Stories
July 25, 2020 14:30 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBToday's program looks at the story of David, and other Bible stories.
David's Sins and God's Forgiveness
July 18, 2020 14:30 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBToday's program looks at the story of David's sins and God's forgiveness.
Spiritual Show and Tell
July 11, 2020 14:30 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBToday's program looks at the book of Jeremiah.
Learning from Jeremiah
July 04, 2020 14:30 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBToday's program looks at the book of Jeremiah, and what we can learn from this part of scripture during hard times in our own lives.
Sharathon 2020: Story of Zacchaeus and Book of Lamentations
June 27, 2020 14:30 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBToday's program looks at the story of Zacchaeus and the book of Lamentations during Sharathon 2020! Prayerfully consider supporting KFUO Radio at kfuo.org/sharathon.
Zacchaeus Was a Little Man
June 20, 2020 14:30 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBToday's program looks at Luke 19 and the story of Zacchaeus.
If 2020 Were a Book of the Bible
June 13, 2020 14:30 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBToday's program looks at Lamentation 3.
Right and Left Hands of Jesus
May 30, 2020 14:30 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBToday's program looks at John 14, being at the right and left hands of Jesus.
Don’t Settle for Normal
May 23, 2020 14:30 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBToday's program looks at not settling for normal, but coming to the Lord in repentance.