Theology Q&A

Theology Q&A

Recovering the joy of theology. On the Theology Q&A podcast Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer take up your theology questions, providing Biblical and pastoral answers deeply rooted in the Lutheran tradition. Submit your questions at http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact.

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June 27, 2026 50 mins

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question: 

  • How should we view Christian influencers?  
  • How do we reconcile Lutheran theology and discipleship?
  • What should a husband do if his wife refuses to submit to him?
  • Why doesn't Jesus mention the first table of the law when he meets the rich young ruler?
  • Are head coverings a timel...
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Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question: 

  • How should we teach Christians to handle suffering?
  • How do we understand appearing before the judgment seat of Christ?
  • Can a Christian lose salvation according to Hebrews chapter six?
  • Is every job really a God-given calling?
  • What are some key takeaways from the books of Job and Ecclesiast...
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Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question: 

  • Was Luther's Break from Rome sinful?
  • Should Children be in Sunday School?
  • What does Jesus mean when he says "I have overcome the world?"
  • Why pray for healing?
  • Was Balaam a prophet of God?
  • Does God care about our winning or losing in sports?

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Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question: 

  • Was Luther's Break from Rome sinful?
  • How can we reunify the church?
  • What is the Lutheran stance on the Calvinism versus Arminianism debate?
  • Is the Romans road compatible with Lutheran teaching?
  • What is the Biblical view on women's singleness, education, and dating?

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Also, don’t forget to sign up for the free weekly email, Wednesday What-Not, http://www.wolfmueller.co/wednesday Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX.

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Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question: 

  • Are Roman Catholic practices really Christian?
  • Is despair a form of self-worship? How does despair focus us on ourselves instead of God?
  • Can someone who is baptized lose salvation?
  • Is polygamy permissible for the Christian? Should the Lutheran Church allow it?
  • Can Lutherans pray for a hed...
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Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question: 

  • Does the Bible forbid graven images?
  • How do we support people unable to have the gift of children?
  • How should we respond to charismatic testimonies?
  • What does the Bible teach about quarrelsome wives?
  • How do I deal with fear over my loved ones' salvation?

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Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question: 

  • Do Lutherans believe in soul sleep?
  • Is the Shroud of Turin real?
  • Is Cultural Marxism a threat to out faith?
  • Do you think you're smarter than the Pope?
  • Does praying "deliver us from evil" prevent all evil from happening?

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Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:

What is God's plan for Israel?

Honoring God while disagreeing about the sacraments?

Is it wrong to use AI to assist in writing sermons?

Gender roles & the kingdom of heaven?

Are the gods of the nations actually demons?

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Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:

Can women write theology books? Is it the same as teaching?

Why did Luther emphasize assurance of salvation?

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Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question: 

  • What is Provenient grace? Do Lutherans believe in it?
  • Can women teach in church? When does a woman teaching men cross the line?
  • What does Jesus actually mean by "judge not?"
  • Does baptism actually wash away your sins?
  • Can I confess suicidal thoughts to my pastor without fear of judgment?
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Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question: 

  • Am I forgiven if I do not feel forgiven?
  • What do Lutherans believe about icons?
  • What do Lutherans believe about Limbo?
  • How does Sola Scriptura align with Biblical Canon?
  • Are mental health concerns, anxiety, and schizophrenia really demon possession or are they effects of original sin? Wh...
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Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question: 

  • What is the Lutheran view of purgatory? Why don't we beleive in it?
  • How should the Church speak out?
  • Is living together before marriage sinful if there is no intimacy?
  • Can Baptists and Lutherans ever understand each other?
  • What is the Mercy Seat in the Old Tesetament and how does it po...
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Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question: 

  • Is "once saved, always saved" biblical? Can a Christian lose salvation?
  • Is everyone a Christian until they reject the gift?
  • Pastors' greatest fears?
  • Where are the young people in the LCMS? How can we get them to meet together?
  • How can we have joy in liturgical worship while being faithfu...
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Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question: 

  • What Luther writings should you read first?
  • Is the Roman Catholic Church the one true church?
  • Are Christians allowed to start revolutions?
  • How to confront the fear of death?
  • Are mirrors portals to spiritual realms?
  • If God instituted marriage before the fall, why won't there be marriage in...
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Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question: 

  • What do Lutherans believe about salvation?
  • How can Jesus fill all things if he bodily ascended heaven?
  • How do you navigate toxic relationships? How do you remain patient and compassionate without compromising with scripture?
  • Do Christians misunderstand Old Testament quotes?
  • Can someone r...
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Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question: 

  • What is lacking in Lutheran preaching today and how can we strengthen it?
  • What is the unpardonable sin?
  • Do women have less of the image of God than men?
  • Is faith passive or active?
  • If we deny them communion, can we still say they are Christians?
  • Should grandparents baptize their grandchil...
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Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question: 

  • How should Christians evangelize to Mormons who come to their door?
  • How should Christians respond to superstitons?
  • How should we view religious toys/ Are they irreverent?
  • Is it wrong to recommend a non-Lutheran church to a fellow believer?
  • When should Christians leave behind the corrup...
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Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question: 

  • What is the Lutheran teaching on prayer?
  • What does it mean that a pastor needs to be above reproach?
  • Can a pastor who has been disqualified be restored? What if he has committed serious sins before he was a Christian?
  • Why do so many Christians have a wrong understanding of faith?
  • What do...
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Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question: 

  • What is the Lutheran view of Jesus? Is it different from other denominations?
  • Why are evangelical churches growing while other denominations appear to be shrinking?
  • Why does David say "Against you only have I sinned..."?
  • Why don't we cast lots to make decisions in the churc...
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