Under the Fig Tree: Connecting music and ministry with Dr. Samuel Eatherton
Join hosts Rev. Tom Schlund and Kati Gaschler in a conversation with Dr. Samuel Eatherton, the new kantor at Concordia Seminary. In addition to directing music for chapel, concerts and leading the various music groups, Eatherton is an associate professor of practical theology, teaching worship courses as the Kreft Professor of Music Arts.
"Music conveys the Gospel," Eatherton shares. "We do that in our hymnody, in our liturgy, where we're literally singing parts of the Bible... All these deep theological truths can be conveyed through music, and we do that every day in chapel."
Listen in as Eatherton describes his own journey of music ministry and what his job at the Seminary entails. He also gives an inside look at the musical opportunities available for students at the Seminary and around the St. Louis community.
Interested in viewing our daily chapel services? You can watch the livestream on our Facebook page (https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FConcordiaSem&data=05%7C02%7Cmaneys%40csl.edu%7C48c73b7b65f248b2110508dd42423c73%7C7223e722200c4489ba33b4124c88830c%7C1%7C0%7C638739574463034794%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=smGfL%2FM%2B3gHeAs0MpQhVFQ93lz7vUN%2FbSaVrVCvVrtg%3D&reserved=0) or on ourwebsite, csl.edu/chapel (https://www.csl.edu/campus-life/chapel/). Learn more about music and the arts at the Seminary at csl.edu/music-arts (https://www.csl.edu/campus-life/music-arts/).
Want to learn more about vocational ministry?Start a conversation with our admissions team at https://ask.csl.edu/register/Request-Information (https://ask.csl.edu/register/Request-Information). Learnmore about Concordia Seminary at http://www.csl.edu (http://www.csl.edu/) orby contacting the admissions team at admit@csl.edu (mailto:admit@csl.edu)or 800-822-9545. “Under the Fig Tree” is a video and audio podcast of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. New video and audio episodes are added semi-weekly during the academic year.
“Under the Fig Tree” can be found on YouTube, the Seminary’s Scholar site (scholar.csl.edu) and most podcast platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
3 Feb 2025
Under the Fig Tree: Saying 'Yes' to ministry with Dr. Jason Lane
In this episode, hosts Rev. Tom Schlund and Katie Gaschler sit down with Dr. Jason Lane, associate professor of Historical Theology. Through various life experiences, Lane shares how he said "Yes" to the opportunities and encouragements given to him on his journey to Seminary, graduate school, the parish and professorship. Whether someone attends a Concordia University, a state school or wherever they receive their education, he encourages those thinking about Seminary, "You can come in with joyful courage to do the stuff that is required of you." Listen to hear about the connection to Lane's psychology degree, his time in Germany, the joys of the parish and how he came to be a Seminary professor.
Interested in vocational ministry? Start a conversation with our admissions team at https://ask.csl.edu/register/Request-Information. Learn more about Concordia Seminary at http://www.csl.edu or by contacting the admissions team at admit@csl.edu or 800-822-9545. “Under the Fig Tree” is a video and audio podcast of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. New video and audio episodes are added semi-weekly during the academic year.
“Under the Fig Tree” can be found on YouTube, the Seminary’s Scholar site (scholar.csl.edu) and most podcast platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
20 Jan 2025
The Vocatio experience with first year students Alex Uttley and Michael Conroy
You may have heard about the Seminary's visit event Vocatio: High School. In this episode, hear first-hand how this retreat impacted two current students. If you've thought about attending Vocatio, or you know a high school student who might be interested, this is an episode you don't want to miss!
Listen as hosts Rev. Tom Schlund and Kati Gaschler talk with first year students Alex Uttley and Michael Conroy about their week-long visit to Concordia Seminary when they were high school. From worship on campus, staying in the dorms, visiting Perry County and exploring St. Louis, these experiences provide many opportunities to encounter God's Word and have meaningful conversations.
"Looking back on it now, there were some key things," Conroy shares. "We got to talk with the president at one point. He asked us some probing questions about what the future of the church looks like to you and what you are going to do about it... That was a little seed planted...There were little things throughout the week that took root, and they started growing as the years went on."
"At the end of the week we had time for discernment and prayer, and that was really helpful for me," Uttley adds. "Praying about God's calling for me and my vocation. I want to serve the church; how can I do that?"
Both students share their advice for those who are thinking about or wrestling through the discernment process and are considering a career in church work. Then, in the recurring segment "Ripe for the picking or leave it on the tree," find out how everyone feels about some winter activities and seasonal beverages.
Learn more about Vocatio: High School and our other visit events at csl.edu/admissions/visit.
Want to learn more about life on the Seminary campus? Start a conversation with our admissions team at https://ask.csl.edu/register/Request-Information. Learn more about Concordia Seminary at csl.edu or by contacting the admissions team at admit@csl.edu or 800-822-9545.
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