The Conversations

The Conversations revisit the foundational teachings and practices of the Church. By asking the enduring Lutheran question, “What does this mean?” we seek to understand our faith, remaining rooted in the truth of Holy Scripture.

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. | Colossians 3:16

The Conversations is a recurring feature of Lutheran Church–Canada’s weekly e-newsletter, in response to calls from pastors and laity to return to the fundamentals of the faith. Through guided discussions between the Director of Communications and pastors across LCC, The Conversations help readers understand not only what the Church teaches and does, but why–rooting each topic in Holy Scripture and the life of the Church.

The Conversations on June 11, 2026

Tomorrow, June 12, through 15, Lutheran Church–Canada convenes as a synod around the truth of the inspired Word—the Holy Scriptures. Within Christianity—and even beyond its scope—Scripture is revered. The Director of Communications (Dr. T) invites back Rev. Clinton Magnus to unpack this further in today’s Conversation.

Dr. T:

What does it mean that Scripture is “inspired”?

Dr. Magnus:

Hear what Rev. Clinton Magnus has to say here.

Rev. Clinton Magnus has served as parish Pastor since 2009 in Kitimat BC and Humboldt Sask. He has been circuit counsellor in both circuits and sits on the central RRMC, Synod’s Quadrennial planning committee, and the board of Regents for Concordia Lutheran Seminary in Edmonton. He has also been the chair of the BC Mission Boat Society.

To add further context to our discussion, another of our pastors, join the Conversations bringing to the fore important definitions: “inerrancy and infallibility mean that the Scriptures contain no errors and cannot make errors.” More on Scriptural Authority and Law & the Gospel in our next Conversation, after the synodical convention.

Do you grapple with doctrines and theology? Are you unsure why your pastor does this or doesn’t do that? Have you ever just wondered “why”? Now is your chance to ask your questions! Scan the QR Code or click to submit.