The Lutheran Worship Podcast
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Podcast Overview
<p>Join Rev. Steve Zank and Kip Fox from the Center for Worship Leadership at Concordia University Irvine as they explore the beauty and depth of Lutheran worship. Reflecting CWL’s mission to encourage, equip, and empower leaders of worship, each episode moves from theology to practice, connecting the church’s heritage with the realities of leading worship in today’s diverse contexts.</p>
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July 1, 2026
Rethinking Lex Orandi Lex Credendi: A Lutheran Model
<p>In this episode, Kip and Steve explore the reciprocal relationship between doctrine and practice, introducing a framework for understanding how theology shapes worship and how worship, in turn, forms the Christian life. Building on the concepts of lex orandi and lex credendi, they incorporate the complementary ideas of lex agendi and lex vivendi, offering a broader model for evaluating liturgical practices and their formative impact. Together, they reflect on how sound theology provides the foundation for faithful worship and faithful living.</p>
June 24, 2026
Dogma is the Norm for the Liturgy
<p>In this episode, Kip and Steve continue their exploration of lex orandi, lex credendi, examining how the phrase has been understood in Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Lutheran contexts. With reference to Hermann Sasse and others, they consider questions of liturgical authority, the relationship between worship and doctrine, and the extent to which liturgical practices can shape theological understanding. Together, they reflect on the opportunities and dangers of appealing to lex orandi, lex credendi, especially when discussing liturgical change and its doctrinal implications.</p>
June 17, 2026
Lex Orandi Lex Credendi?
<p>In this episode, Kip and Steve explore the history, meaning, and controversy surrounding the phrase 'lex orandi, lex credendi'. Tracing its origins and historical context, they examine common misunderstandings, questions of attribution, and the phrase’s relationship to both Roman Catholic and Lutheran theology. Together, they consider how the expression has been used in discussions of doctrine and worship, why it has gained prominence in recent Lutheran conversations, and why careful historical and theological clarity is essential when appealing to it.</p>
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<p>Join Rev. Steve Zank and Kip Fox from the Center for Worship Leadership at Concordia University Irvine as they explore the beauty and depth of Lutheran worship. Reflecting CWL’s mission to encourage, equip, and empower leaders of worship, each episode moves from theology to practice, connecting the church’s heritage with the realities of leading worship in today’s diverse contexts.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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