Holiday Potpourri & Christian Nationalism

Show Notes / Description

In this holiday potpourri episode, Pastors David Buchs and Joshua Reber range from Christmas traditions and pastoral practice to serious theological questions sparked by Genesis 41. Along the way, they discuss the Holy Innocents, children in worship, prophecy and private revelation, miracles, and a listener question about whether the Pope fits the biblical definition of the Antichrist.

The conversation culminates with Joseph’s rise before Pharaoh—and what it teaches us about wisdom, authority, Christian governance, and whether a believer can ever rule “neutrally.” Thoughtful, candid, and grounded in Scripture, this episode connects Genesis to life in a pluralistic world.

Key Topics

Holiday reflections and framing life as vocation

The Holy Innocents: innocence, holiness, and original sin

Is the Pope the Antichrist? Defining “antichrist” biblically

Liturgy, authority, and conscience-binding

Children in church and the problem with children’s sermons

Prophecy, wisdom, and claims of direct revelation

Do miracles still happen today?

Joseph in Genesis 41 and Christian authority in government

About the Show

Hosted by Pastor David Buchs (Grace Lutheran Church, Little Rock, AR) and Pastor Joshua Reber (Faith Lutheran Church, St. Cloud, MN; Trinity Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, MN), this podcast walks chapter by chapter through Genesis, exploring how God’s Word speaks to faith, culture, and everyday life.

Hashtags

#GenesisPodcast #LutheranTheology #ChristianPodcast
#GraceLutheranLR #FaithLutheranStCloud #TrinityLutheranClearLake
#JosephGenesis #ChurchAndState #BiblicalAuthority #LawAndGospel