The Lutheran Hour

About The Lutheran Hour

The Lutheran Hour was first broadcast Oct. 2, 1930 and continues to air today, making it the world’s oldest continually broadcast Christ-centered radio program. Learn more at lhm.org/the-lutheran-hour/ (https://www.lhm.org/the-lutheran-hour/).

Publisher

Lutheran Hour Ministries

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Apr 2018

Latest episode

8 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

51 of 468 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   8 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Survivor Tree

   Host Rev. Dr. Michael Newman explores how the Bible's symbolism of trees, particularly Christ's cross, guides listeners toward the promise of eternal life.

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   1 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT

   What We Will Be

   Host David R. Gunn explores our future identity as God's adopted children through faith in Christ.

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   25 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Relief

   Host Rev. Dr. Michael Newman explores the relief of God's unconditional favor, a profound truth that finds us before we recognize our need.

Inside a recent episode

The Survivor Tree

Published 8 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And overlooking them all is that elm tree that Polly used to pass under. Somehow it survived. Today it's over 100 years old and is crowned with a full canopy. More than just another victim, the survivor tree stands watch over all those empty chairs and offers a welcome space for every visitor. […]

Reach and audience

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

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

416 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

146 ratings

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