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Who’s Actually Joining the LCMS? | Looking at LCMS Data with Dr. Lyman Stone
What’s really happening inside the LCMS right now?In this episode of Lead Time, Tim Ahlman and Jack sit down with Dr. Lyman Stone—demographer and creator of the Lutheran Religious Life Survey—to unpack the most surprising data trends in...
Why Christians Should NEVER Sue Each Other…
What happens when Christians take each other to court… or when marriages fall apart long before anyone asks for help?In this episode of Lead Time, Tim and Jack sit down with Christian attorney Colin Hoffman to unpack the reality of Chri...
ULC Booth Rejected from the LCMS Convention 2026
A special episode of Lead Time responding to a recent decision from LCMS leadership denying our request to host a booth at the upcoming LCMS Convention.Want to stay up to date on LCMS Happenings? Sign up here:
The Future of the LCMS (From a Presidential Nominee Dr. Joel Biermann)
Today, We sit down with presidential nominee Dr. Joel Biermann to talk about the current state—and future—of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS).What are the real strengths of the LCMS? Where are we struggling?And what must ch...
The LCMS Giving Crisis No One Is Talking About
In this episode of Lead Time, we respond to the “Giving Crescendo” conversation and break down what’s really happening beneath the surface: an aging church body, a historic wealth transfer, and a short window of opportunity that could either fu...
How Are LCMS Pastors Truly Formed? | Our Response to a Recent Seminary Podcast
In this episode, we respond to a recent seminary podcast discussing residential training and pastoral formation. WATCH THE PODCAST HEREWhile we deeply respect...
First Article Gifts: A Leadership Framework for the LCMS
In this episode of Lead Time, Tim Ahlman and Jack Kalleberg sit down with Texas District President Jon Braunersreuther to discuss:• The growing pastor shortage in the LCMS• The debate surrounding SMP pastoral formation• Why the ...
Is the LCMS Ignoring Its Biggest Crisis? | Implications of Officer Nomination Vote Totals
The latest LCMS nomination results may reveal far more than just who might become the next president.Stay up to date by Joining the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter)
Is the LCMS in an “American Interim”? A Gospel-Centered Response
What is the “American Interim” — and is the Church compromising its identity?In this episode of LEAD TIME, Pastor Tim Ahlman sits down with Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Kloha (Dean for the Center for Missional & Pastoral Leadership) to thoughtf...
Priesthood of All Believers: The Debate That Still Shapes the LCMS
What is God’s mission? Sounds like a simple question. In this episode of LEAD TIME, Tim and Jack sit down with veteran missiologist, Rev. Dr. Bob Scudieri to unpack the theology, history, and controversy surrounding mission in the LCMS....
Joy, Curiosity, and Hard Conversations in the LCMS
Are we unintentionally losing relational leadership in the LCMS?In this episode of LEAD TIME, Tim sits down with DCE Jonathan Zellar to unpack the ideas behind Rare Leadership by Jim Wilder — and why joy, emotional intelligence, and rel...
Is This “Seminex 2.0”? Dr. Jim Voelz Responds to the Controversy
Please excuse the internet issues experienced during today's episode.Is Concordia Seminary embracing “Seminex 2.0”?Does modern linguistic theory make Scripture meaningless?Can Christians interpret the Bible “objectively”?
How Real-Time Insight Can Strengthen the Local Church
What happens when churches stop listening to their people—and what becomes possible when they do?In this episode of Lead Time, Tim Ahlman sits down with Ryan Ermeling, founder of Parent Pulse and the newly launched Church Voice, to expl...
Confessing Jesus’ Mission in a Fragmented Church
Tim's Book - Confessing Jesus' Mission is finally out! Find it here:http://amazon.com/Confessing-Jesus-Mission-Pastors-Prayer-ebook/dp/B0FZW7MSTV
BARNA Findings: Why Gen Z Is More Open to Faith Than You Think
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Can the LCMS Truly Be Confessional and Missional?
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Why Lutherans Can’t Afford to Lose the Sacraments
Stay up to date on what is happening in the LCMS!(bi-weekly newsletter covering relevant LCMS topics from Pastor Tim)https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrentIn t...
How Governance Shapes the Health of the LCMS (More Than You Think)
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How AI Is Reshaping Humanity, Faith, and the Church
Stay up to date on what is happening in the LCMS!(weekly newsletter covering relevant LCMS topics!): https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrentIn this episode of L...
Is Engaging Culture “Selling Out” the Gospel? | LCMS Response...
Join the LCMS Current to receive the final edition of 2025!(weekly newsletter covering relevant LCMS topics!): https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrentWhat does ...
Can Faithful Lutherans Disagree? | Adiaphora, Doctrine; Where Should the Lines Be Drawn?
What happens when faithful Christians disagree—and refuse to caricature one another?In this episode of Lead Time, Tim Ahlman and Jack Kalleberg sit down with Pastor David Bukes for an honest, brotherly conversation about some of the mos...
Could Music Help Heal Our Synod? (A Vision for Unity)
Learn More about the Songwriter Initiative:https://www.cui.edu/academicprograms/christcollege/center-for-worship-leadership/songwriter...
Discussing the Ramifications of the New SMP Changes
Join the LCMS Current!(weekly newsletter covering relevant LCMS topics!): https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrentIn this special episode of Lead Time, Pastor Ti...