About this episode

The episode discusses the generational divide and the challenges faced by pastors in the church.

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the hatred of the young for the old and indifference of the old for the young, how economic changes widen generational divide, and and troubles pastors face in the church. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsors, Ad Crucem, Memento, and Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

People in this episode

Host: Dr Adam Koontz

Guest: Col Willie Grills

Topics covered

• generational divides
• economic changes
• church issues
• youth and elder relations
• pastoral challenges

Keywords

• generational divide
• economic changes
• church issues
• youth
• elders
• pastors
• hatred
• indifference

Sponsors

Ad Crucem, Memento, Gnesio Health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Redeemer Lutheran Church, Zion Lutheran Church

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