Episode 100: Non-Denom Pastoral Intern Becomes Lutheran – An Interview with John Bloedel

By jacqueandmegan | April 28, 2025

Today we are joined by John Bloedel as he shares his story of growing up in mega church Evangelicalism, attending Moody Bible Institute, pursuing an MDiv with an emphasis in pastoral ministry, and eventually becoming a Confessional Lutheran. He currently works in Christian nonprofit marketing and has a love for theology, philosophy, apologetics, history, and media ecology.

Books that John mentioned in this episode:

October 31, 1517: https://www.amazon.com/October-31-1517-Martin-Changed/dp/1612616569

Brand Luther: https://www.amazon.com/Brand-Luther-Unheralded-Europe-Reformation/dp/0399563237

Examination of the Council of Trent: https://www.cph.org/chemnitzs-works-examination-of-the-council-of-trent-set-vol-1-4?srsltid=AfmBOopbxk3vp8RgmvRvlsmc9OkOG5wVChEuZACuVSTI1x4zyiAhuZfp

Has American Christianity Failed? https://www.cph.org/has-american-christianity-failed?srsltid=AfmBOoo7_pl-fHhqrwDk5c3KauISyq5bVJ5KlHVEQVoQeTx_FQO8RG1F

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