Sharper Iron from KFUO Radio

About Sharper Iron from KFUO Radio

Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God’s Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Sharper Iron is underwritten by Lutheran Church Extension Fund, where your investments help support the work of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit lcef.org.

Publisher

KFUO Radio

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Jul 2019

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

140 of 1,796 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Matthew 27:51-56: A Strange and Dreadful Strife

   Rev. Timothy Appel interviews Rev. James Preus about the profound signs accompanying Jesus' death, revealing God's testimony of victory and Jesus' divine identity.

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   7 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Matthew 27:45-50: O Darkest Woe!

   Rev. Sean Daenzer and Rev. Timothy Appel explore Matthew 27:45-50, revealing Jesus' trust in God's will during His crucifixion for sinners.

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   6 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Matthew 27:27-44: O Sacred Head, Now Wounded

   Rev. Timothy Appel interviews Rev. Andrew Belt about Jesus' reign and salvation through His suffering on the cross as depicted in Matthew 27:27-44.

Inside a recent episode

Matthew 27:51-56: A Strange and Dreadful Strife

Published 8 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] As you noted already, Pastor Preuss Matthew starts with behold, a word that tells us to pay attention to what is happening here. The first thing we should behold is that the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. So what is this curtain, first of all? Yeah, so this curtain is mentioned in Exodus 26 at the building of the tabernacle. Of course, the tabernacle is the precursor to the temple. So Exodus 26, 31 through 33 says, And you shall make a veil of blue and purple and scarlet yarns and fine twined linen. It shall be made with cherubim skillfully worked into it. And you shall hang it on four pillars of acacia overlaid with gold, with hooks of gold on four bases of silver. […]

Who has been a guest on Sharper Iron from KFUO Radio

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Rev James Preus
• Rev Sean Daenzer
• Rev Andrew Belt
• Rev Carl Roth
• David Boisclair

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

99 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

28 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 64 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

89

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

96

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