Ben Ball
Senior Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran in Hamel, Illinois, and Second Vice President of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, offering theological teaching and exposition on the Palm and Passion Sunday lectionary.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 59min
Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Palm and Passion Sunday – Pr. Ben Ball, 3/24/26 (0832, Encore)
Pr. Ben Ball, Senior Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran in Hamel, IL and LCMS Second Vice President, offers theological teaching and liturgical insight. He explores why Matthew centers Palm Sunday, describes historical Jerusalem processions and the Palm procession format, maps the Gospel pattern through Holy Week, and ties Palm entry to the Passion as one continuous salvific narrative.
Mar 10, 2025 • 1h 46min
Rev. Ben Ball: Why More Young Lutherans Are Identifying As “Traditional”
Rev. Ben Ball, Second Vice President of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, shares his insights from years of pastoral leadership. He discusses the revival of traditional Lutheran values, emphasizing the significance of liturgical practices in faith formation. The conversation explores the impact of mentorship and discipline in nurturing future church leaders. Ball also reflects on the church's response to crises, such as 9/11, highlighting the role of community and friendships in ministry. This episode delves deeply into faith, leadership, and the importance of maintaining doctrinal fidelity.
