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Real Life, Living faith.... This is a show about thoughts on how to live life in a God pleasing way. We will tackle real events, hopefully find real ways to live a Christian life in those events. Our hosts are pastors in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS)
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- 2 days ago59 min
381. Patriotism and Idolatry
When Does Patriotism turn into Idolatry?https://www.castingnetspod.org/Host: Pastor Will HarleyHost: Pastor Dave RuddatSong: LegendaryMusic by: CreatorMix.comLets Rock Todayby leadsquidSong: Night Drive ConfessionMusic by: CreatorMix.comBanner image made by GROK and CHATGTP
- 1 weeks ago53 min
380. Stop Guessing. Anthropology and you.
It has been said the question of the age is "Who am I?" What are you? Explore with us God's answer and comfort. Banner image made by GROK and CHATGTPThe two papers we read werehttp://essays.wisluthsem.org:8080/handle/123456789/7746http://essays.wisluthsem.org:8080/handle/123456789/7748https://www.castingnetspod.org/Host: Pastor Will HarleyHost: Pastor Dave RuddatSong: LegendaryMusic by: CreatorMix.comLets Rock Todayby leadsquidSong: Night Drive ConfessionMusic by: CreatorMix.com
- 3 weeks ago1h 4m
379. Book Review - Christ-Esteem by Don Matzat
Looking for answers inside yourself will always leave you empty. In Christ-Esteem, Don Matzat demonstrates that the answer to our identity crisis isn't high self-esteem, but a vibrant, daily dependence on Jesus. Watch this review and join the conversation to find out if Christ-Esteem belongs on your reading list!Amazon link: https://a.co/d/08TwRQnfhttps://www.castingnetspod.org/Host: Pastor Will HarleyHost: Pastor Dave RuddatSong: LegendaryMusic by: CreatorMix.comLets Rock Todayby leadsquidSong: Night Drive ConfessionMusic by: CreatorMix.com
- 4 weeks ago59 min
378. WELS Statistics and where does the WELS (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod) go from here?
We read the 2025 statistical report and discuss its analysis. Join the conversation!videos found here:https://welscongregationalservices.net/stats/?vimeography_gallery=86&vimeography_video=1232468564File found here:https://welscongregationalservices.net/download/wels-statistical-report-2025/Previous Episodes:https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/castingnetspod/episodes/91-Statistical-Nightmare-e3f1emohttps://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/castingnetspod/episodes/230-Where-does-the-WELS-go-from-here-e315jj1https://www.castingnetspod.org/Host: Pastor Will HarleyHost: Pastor Dave RuddatSong: LegendaryMusic by: CreatorMix.comLets Rock Todayby leadsquidSong: Night Drive ConfessionMusic by: CreatorMix.com
- Oct 8, 202659 min
377. Leech or Liberty? The Christian Church's Tax Exempt status.
https://www.castingnetspod.org/Host: Pastor Will HarleyHost: Pastor Dave RuddatSong: LegendaryMusic by: CreatorMix.comLets Rock Todayby leadsquidSong: Night Drive ConfessionMusic by: CreatorMix.com
- Oct 2, 20261h 13m
376. A.I. and the Church, Wonderful Servant or Terrible Master?
Is artificial intelligence a powerful tool to enhance ministry, or does it pose serious spiritual and ethical risks for the Christian church?In episode 376 of Casting Nets, we dive deep into the rapidly expanding world of Artificial Intelligence and its intersection with faith, ministry, and church leadership. We explore the critical balance of using AI technology responsibly—asking whether AI will prove to be a wonderful servant in streamlining church work or a terrible master that displaces authentic pastoral care, human connection, and biblical discernment.💡 Key Topics Covered in This Episode: The rise of generative AI and its presence in modern ministry Practical applications: Using AI for administration, research, and technical assistance Ethical concerns: AI-generated sermons, authenticity, and spiritual discernment Safeguarding human connection and pastoral integrity in a tech-driven world How churches can evaluate and integrate new technology wisely 00:00 - Introduction & Episode Overview 05:15 - The Current Landscape of AI in Daily Life & Ministry 14:30 - AI as a "Wonderful Servant": Administrative & Practical Tooling 26:00 - AI as a "Terrible Master": Theological & Ethical Risks 37:10 - Sermons, Authenticity, and Pastoral Care in the Age of Tech 45:30 - Practical Guidelines for Church Leaders & Believers 48:45 - Final Thoughts & Conclusion#AIandTheChurch #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndTechnology #ChurchLeadership #ArtificialIntelligence #Christianity #CastingNetshttps://www.castingnetspod.org/Host: Pastor Will HarleyHost: Pastor Dave RuddatSong: LegendaryMusic by: CreatorMix.comLets Rock Todayby leadsquid
- Sep 24, 202650 min
375. Faith and Politics
Pew review referenced in the show: https://www.pewresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2025/10/PP_2025.10.30_views-of-political-parties_report.pdfhttps://www.wls.edu/symposium-archives/https://www.castingnetspod.org/Host: Pastor Will HarleyHost: Pastor Dave RuddatSong: LegendaryMusic by: CreatorMix.comLets Rock Todayby leadsquid
- Sep 10, 202650 min
374. It’s the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine. - Clean Energy and the Christian.
Casting Nets is back, with new subjects to talk about. The first one is about Clean energy and the Christianhttps://wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/...https://www.castingnetspod.org/Host: Pastor Will HarleyHost: Pastor Dave RuddatSong: LegendaryMusic by: CreatorMix.comLets Rock Todayby leadsquid
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