The Only Way, The Explosive Truth, The Abundant Life- Fifth Sunday of Easter - John 14:1-14

I Believe According to the Scriptures: The Authority of Holy Scripture - 2 Timothy 3:16-17

In this episode of Faith Comes By Hearing, Rev. Dr. Cary Larson explores Holy Scripture's divine inspiration, inerrancy, and supreme authority, centered fully on Christ Jesus, which encourages us to feast on Scripture as the perfect nourishment for the soul and the sure foundation for faith and life. Information about The American Association of Lutheran Churches (TAALC) can be found at www.taalc.org

Special Edition - Memorial Day Address 2026 - John 15:13

In this special episode of Faith Comes By Hearing, Dr. Larson addresses the Iowa community of Algona on this day that the country honors the fallen. Drawing on the words of Jesus, the Apostle Paul, and Martin Luther's 1526 treatise "Whether Soldiers, Too, Can Be Saved," this address calls us to remember the fallen not merely with sentiment, but with the kind of costly, daily gratitude worthy of the sacrifice they made. Information about The American Association of Lutheran Churches (TAALC) can be found at www.taalc.org

The Power From On High That Changes Everything - Pentecost Sunday - Acts 2:1-21

In this special Pentecost episode of Faith Comes By Hearing, Dr. Larson explains why the Holy Spirit is so important in the daily life of every Christian. Discover how the same Spirit who gave the disciples courage and Christ’s peace is still at work today, helping us grow in faith, find courage, and draw closer to Jesus through Baptism, God’s Word, and Holy Communion. Information about The American Association of Lutheran Churches (TAALC) can be found at www.taalc.org

Ascended Yet Never Absent: The True Meaning of Christ’s Homecoming - The Ascension of Christ - Luke 24:44–53

In this episode of Faith Comes By Hearing, Dr. Larson reflects on the Ascension of our Lord, an often-overlooked but essential feast day of the church. We explore what it means that Christ Jesus has been exalted to the right hand of the Father while remaining powerfully present with His church through Word and Sacrament until He returns in glory. Information about The American Association of Lutheran Churches (TAALC) can be found at www.taalc.org

Never Truly Alone: The Gift of the Holy Helper - Sixth Sunday of Easter - John 14:15-21

God is near to us. Dr. Cary Larson encourages you to find comfort in the promise that, even when our feelings fail or life feels overwhelming, the Holy Spirit gives us a conviction that is strong and steady, "tempered like fine steel." Through Word and Sacrament, the Holy Spirit helps us trust not in signs, miracles, or emotions, but in the promises that Christ Jesus has saved us from sin and is always with us. Information about The American Association of Lutheran Churches (TAALC) can be found at www.taalc.org