Every Monday and Thursday Dr. Koontz, Pastor Fisk, and Pastor Grills along with friends and guests explore truths and falsehoods, forgotten ways and forgettable fads, so that you can live wisely.
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Brief History delves into a vast array of topics, with bite-sized yet insightful episodes. From groundbreaking historical events to fascinating scientific discoveries, each episode is designed to pique curiosity and expand knowledge. Perfect for on-the-go learning or a quick dose of history.
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Professor of Mathematics Marcus du Sautoy reveals the personalities behind the calculations and argues that mathematics is the driving force behind modern science.
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An exploration of crashes, manias, and other interesting stops along the brief history of finance. In studying these moments we can get a better understanding of where we are today. The past is prologue.
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A short history of the ancient city of Carthage, from the time of its founding through its destruction at the conclusion of the Third Punic War.
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Facts you would want to know about the MEDIEVAL KNIGHT
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A deep dive into the developing and production of Disney World. We will go over the history and hidden secrets of "The Most Magical Place On Earth".
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Explore true stories from rock climbing and bouldering's modern history with host James Howell as he introduces you to the people, events, and incredible places that shaped our sport.
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Brief histories of North Carolina sports from college basketball giants to Stanley Cup winners and the pro football team that lasted a single season. This podcast is produced by 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, NC and part of the Capitol Broadcasting Podcast Network.
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A weekly podcast about movies. Each week Erik & Al talk about a movie from the book "1001 Movies to See Before you Die". We watch them so you don't have to!
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Was there a begging of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries? These are just some of the questions considered there are much more secrets which lie at the heart of space and time.
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A Brief History of Stuff with Nihal Arthanayake explores the past, present and future of the stuff in your home – from bath toys to the microwave oven - and looks at how they helped science and changed our world. Each episode features a story inspired by incredible items from the Science Museum Group Collection. The collection contains more than 7 million items which illustrate the impact of science, technology, engineering and medicine on all our lives.
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Podcast by Denise Frisino
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Brief#12 Cooperation among Christians
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28:00Dr Adam Koontz talks about what cooperation between churches of different confessions should and shouldn't look like. Check out the 2025 Men's Gathering, the Maier Conference, and What God Has Joined Together Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny…
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BHoP#287 The World that Made the Boomers #5 The Growth of the Syndicate and the JFK Assassination
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1:02:15Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the formation of the Mob in America and its activities during the Cold War and continue discussing the motivations around the Kennedy Assassination. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran …
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Brief#11 What Do LCMS Lutherans Really Believe?
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44:19Dr Adam Koontz talks about the Pew Religious Landscape Survey and what it says about our demographics and beliefs. Check out the 2025 Men's Gathering, the Maier Conference, and What God Has Joined Together Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny…
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BHoP#286 The World that Made the Boomers #4 The Kennedy Assassination
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57:17Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the political situation surrounding the Kennedy assassination and the people that benefitted from it. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny…
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BHoP#285 Turning the Hearts and Freedom of Speech
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1:13:58Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the activities of the US government coming to light, the benefits of freedom of speech, communism and national socialism in Germany, and convincing people of the truth. Check out the 2025 Men's Gathering, the Maier Conference, and What God Has Joined Together Visit our website - A Brief History of Pow…
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BHoP#284 The World that Made the Boomers #3 Counter Culture, MKUltra, and Music
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57:55Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Government experiments in psychedelics, how musicians and drugs affected the culture of the 60s, and using art to influence populations. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music…
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Brief#10 Why Change Translations
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20:56Dr Adam Koontz talks about whether and how to change the Bible translation your church is using. Check out the 2025 Men's Gathering, the Maier Conference, and What God Has Joined Together Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to VernyOleh Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk
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Dr Adam Koontz talks about The effects of government downsizing and the how we view employees in their work. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to VernyOleh Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk
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BHoP#283 The Two Kingdoms and Refugee Resettlement
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1:04:50Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about USAID money, LCMS Recognized Service Organizations, The Vatican's response to Trump's immigration policy, and thinking about government policy as a Christian Check out the 2025 Men's Gathering and the Maier Conference Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Re…
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BHoP#282 The World that Made the Boomers #2 - Conscription and a Well Regulated Militia
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1:03:04Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the history of the draft in America's wars and its effect on the people that lived through them. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to VernyOleh Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk
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Brief#08 Can a Christian be an Illegal Immigrant?
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34:42Dr Adam Koontz talks about whether Christians can live as illegal immigrants and lawless living in general. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Check out the 2025 Men's Gathering and the Maier Conference Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to VernyOleh Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk
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Brief#07 Social Media is a Thief
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24:40Dr Adam Koontz talks about social media and how we use our time. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to VernyOleh Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk
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Brief#06 Memory and the Word of God - On Preaching and on Bibles
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29:53Dr Adam Koontz talks about homiletics and more bible translations. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to VernyOleh Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk
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Col Willie Grills talks about end times predictions, doomsday cults, and a Biblical perspective on the last days. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to VernyOleh Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk
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Brief#04 Immigration, Sanctuary, and the Church
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43:18Dr Adam Koontz talks about sanctuary cities and churches, law enforcement practice, immigration laws, and what the Bible has to say about it. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to VernyOleh Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk
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BHoP#281 The World that Made the Boomers #1 - Introduction
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57:54Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about America post war and its war against communism, why the boomers weren't as jaded and cynical as later generations, and the loss of trust caused by the Kennedy assassination. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music…
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BHoP#280 Taking Stock and Growing Stronger
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57:04Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk answer a listener question about auditing one's self and talk about aligning your effort with your purpose, managing time and space, and being sound in body and mind. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford Music thanks to Verny…
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BHoP#279 Personal Firearms, Rights, and Privileges
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1:02:45Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about "ghost guns", Luigi Mangione, gun control in the reconstruction era, and constitutionally granted rights. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to VernyOleh Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk
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Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk answer a listener question about being involved in church politics and why we shouldn't distance ourselves from public life. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford Music thanks to VernyOleh Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk
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Brief#03 On Bible Versions, Bible Translations, and Bible Confusions
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41:23Dr Adam Koontz talks about Bible translations, updates to published editions, trends in those updates, and translation practices. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to VernyOleh Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk
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Word Fitly Spoken #191 Christmas Fitly Kept
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1:03:34Koontz and Grills talk about Christmas.Oleh Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk
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Brief#02 Paying Attention with Contentment
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29:44Dr Adam Koontz talks about how to give our attention to things that matter and devote our time to what we are actually doing. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors - Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook) Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny…
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BHoP#277 Luther on Trade and Usury
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1:00:58Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Luther's teachings on money and developments in economics during his time. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to VernyOleh Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk
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Brief#01 What's Wrong with the Catholic Church
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36:55Dr Adam Koontz talks about understanding church history and what denying biblical inerrancy has done to the Catholic Church. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors - Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook) Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny…
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BHoP#276 Paradigms - The Company Store
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57:14Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the history of company stores, the difference between cash and scrip, debt and slavery, and what economic freedom actually means. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny…
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BHoP#275 Perfection and Leadership
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51:42Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about expecting moral perfection in politics, understanding how to take political actions, and getting involved at the local level of politics. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny…
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Word Fitly Spoken #190 A Word Fitly Thankgiving
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54:39Grills and Heide talk about celebrating Thanksgiving as Christians and maintaining it as a Christian holiday.Oleh Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk
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BHoP#274 Changing Powers that Be - On the Election and the Elect
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1:08:13Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the 2024 elections, how to work with other people to accomplish good, the modern religion of self-ism, and how to communicate well. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors - Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook) Dr Koontz - Redeemer …
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BHoP#272 Taking Stock in 2024 - Where We Are Now
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1:10:40Dr Adam Koontz talks about the 2024 elections, why some people are surprised, the amendments regarding abortion in several states, and how to get change effected in politics. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors - Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook) Dr Koontz - Redeemer Luthe…
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BHoP#271 A Hook on the Handle: Folklore, Urban Legends, and the Power of the Spoken Word
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48:45Willie Grills talks about urban legends in America, how to think about horror stories, and why folk tales are effective at communicating culture. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to VernyOleh Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk
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BHoP#270 Ungoverned - The New DumbDom and What to Do About It
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57:24Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about appealing to establishment, the distinction between Christianity and Christendom, and how the church and state try to wield power over each other. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors - Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook) Dr Koo…
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BHoP#269 I Fought the Law - Running Away from Regulation and the Birth of NASCAR
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51:39Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the history of outlaws in America, the Whisky Rebellion, the Temperance movement and Prohibition, and the origins of NASCAR. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny…
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This episode explores "Lisztomania," the intense public frenzy surrounding 19th-century composer Franz Liszt, who captivated audiences with his virtuoso performances. Coined by Heinrich Heine, the term reveals how Liszt's charisma and musical innovations shaped early celebrity culture and fan dynamics. The episode also examines the social changes o…
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BHoP#268 Is the Reformation Over? - Fights Among Brothers in 1054 and 1517 and After
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55:23Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk reformation and schism, church politics, and standing on the authority of the Scriptures. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors - Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook) Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford Musi…
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Explore the thrilling saga of the Klondike Gold Rush, which ignited the dreams of over 100,000 prospectors in the late 19th century following a monumental gold discovery. Journey through perilous routes to Dawson City, a booming hub where ambition collided with hardship and transformation ensued. This episode reflects on the era's complexities, fro…
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In this episode, we explore the Mukden Incident of September 18, 1931, which marked Japan's aggressive military expansion into Manchuria and set the stage for future conflicts in East Asia. We discuss the imperial ambitions driving Japan's actions and the subsequent international responses, highlighting the incident's profound implications for glob…
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This episode explores the pivotal role of the cotton gin, invented by Eli Whitney in 1793, in transforming the economic landscape of the Southern United States. While it revolutionized cotton production and boosted the economy, it also intensified the reliance on slavery, setting the stage for the Civil War. The discussion highlights the complex re…
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BHoP#267 Reconquista and Reformation
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57:38Dr Adam Koontz answers a listener question about Redeemed Zoomer's Reconquista project, and talks about reformation in the church. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to VernyOleh Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk
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The Italo-Ethiopian War of 1935-1936
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4:10Explore the Italo-Ethiopian War of 1935-1936, a pivotal conflict driven by Mussolini’s ambition for Italian imperial expansion and the legacy of Ethiopia's earlier victory. The episode discusses the war's brutal tactics, international political failures, and its lasting impact on colonialism and resistance. Join us as we examine this significant ch…
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This episode explores Baron Haussmann's transformative renovation of Paris in the mid-19th century, which restructured the city into a modern urban landscape. Under Emperor Napoleon III, Haussmann's initiatives included the creation of wide boulevards, improved sanitation, and urban parks, reshaping Paris’s infrastructure and aesthetics. Despite fa…
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This episode explores the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education, which in 1954 declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. It discusses the historical context, key figures like Thurgood Marshall, and the case's lasting impact on the civil rights movement and American society. The episode highlights the ongoing …
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In this episode, we explore the Hōgen Rebellion of 1156, a crucial conflict that marked Japan's shift from the classical period to feudalism, highlighting the rise of the samurai class amid imperial succession disputes. We examine the key players, including the rival factions of Emperor Sutoku and Go-Shirakawa, and the lasting impacts on Japanese g…
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The 1930 Brazilian Revolution marked the end of the Old Republic and the rise of Getúlio Vargas, signaling a shift in political power and significant social and economic reforms. This period transitioned Brazil from oligarchic control to modernization, labor rights, and industrialization, while also leading to a more centralized governance style un…
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BHoP#266 Psychological Revolution Part 1 - Imagined to Be Safe
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58:25Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about psychology, the distinction between body, soul, and spirit, the study of homiletics, and the effect of modern media on the soul. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors - Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook) Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lut…
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In this episode, we explore the Winter War (1939-1940) between the Soviet Union and Finland, highlighting Finland's fierce resistance against a superior force and its struggle to maintain sovereignty amid geopolitical tensions. We discuss the conflict's origins, key events, and the lasting impact on Finnish national identity and military reform. Th…
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The Wapping Dispute was a major confrontation in the 1980s between print unions and Rupert Murdoch's News International as it sought to modernize operations, leading to the decline of union power in the UK. Sparked by technological advancements in the printing industry, the dispute highlighted broader shifts in labor relations and government polici…
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In this episode, we explore the 1812 Fire of Moscow, a crucial event during Napoleon's invasion of Russia that symbolized Russian resilience and marked a turning point in the Napoleonic Wars. The fire, which began shortly after Napoleon captured the city, severely hindered his campaign, leading to a disastrous retreat influenced by harsh winter con…
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Word Fitly Spoken #189 Riding the Circuit - Lessons from the Prairie
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1:08:20Koontz, Grills, and Heide talk about circuit riding pastors.Oleh Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk
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Explore the fascinating evolution of the World Wide Web, from its origins at CERN in the late 1980s to the dynamic, user-driven landscape of today. This episode highlights key technological advancements and cultural shifts that transformed the Web into an essential part of everyday life. Join us as we discuss its ongoing challenges and the future p…
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BHoP Classics - Kid Prison Part 1
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1:02:21In this BHoP Classics rebroadcast Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk examine the institutions of education in the US, looking at how they came to be, what they're good for, and what they're not good for. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors - Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook) Dr Koontz…
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