Q&A: Can we love apart from God? Is there a difference between murder and killing? Do Lutherans believe in individual illumination? More.

Q&A: Can we love apart from God? Is there a difference between murder and killing? Do Lutherans believe in individual illumination? More.

February 19, 2026 · 53 min

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Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer address various theological and Biblical questions in this episode.

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question: Can we love apart from God? What is the difference between the love of a believer and a non-believer? Is there a difference between killing and murder? How do you find time with your pastor when he is busy? Do you need the Holy Spirit to understand scripture? Do Lutherans believe in individual illumination? What is the Lutheran view of missions? Can women serve on missions? How are pastors called? Are they called by God or by the congregation? Are our departed loved ones watching over us from heaven? Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact. 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. Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville,Upcoming events: http://www.wolfmueller.co/events Show less

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Hosts: Bryan Wolfmueller, Andrew Packer

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Organizations: St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Places: Austin, TX, Collinsville

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