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Today’s podcast is a conversation with law enforcement. There are moments in history that forever change how we live our lives. Before 9-11 boarding a plane and airport security were very different. You could escort and meet your family at the gate. You got to keep your shoes on. Your biggest worry was the plane being on time. Before George Floyd’s death the police were held in fairly high esteem unless you were getting a ticket. Today the tide has ch...
The probing question of the day is: “Can we ever get back to normal?” Now some experts say we will never be the same. If we give up hope of getting back to normal we are also giving up on many of the things that made us Americans.The freedom to assemble as believers in groups of larger than 10. At risk is the freedom to come and go as we please. In danger is the ability to sit on the beach and attend major sporting events and concerts.Today my guest Rev. Jon Jahnke is a bra...
Subscriber-only episodeToday I am approaching a rather sensitive topic. It is one the church often remains silent about. As I talk with people there are many people who have members of their family in the LBGT community. The church at times responds that our approach is "love the sinner hate the sin." The church needs a better answer than that. What we will try to answer today is how as the church is how do allow people to “belong before they believe.” The Bible ...
We are living in some difficult times right now. Many of the voices of truth are being silenced or marginalized. For the Christian, Jesus has left us in the world to witness to the world. How do we do that in an ever-increasing secular society? Today’s episode is designed to explore how do Christians operate and flourish in this politically charged climate. My guest today is Rev. Dr. Greg Seltz serves as the Executive Director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liber...
Today’s podcast is about grief. People experiencing the loss of a loved one often have difficulty integrating their state of loss with their questioning sense of what comes next. The words of Jesus were intended to calm their anxieties and ours. Jesus answers the ultimate question of our grieving hearts. What happens to our loved ones? And how can I have peace with this separation? My guest for this episode is Rev. Michael Newman has been a pastor since 1987 and currently serves a...
Churches today are facing some tough challenges even before COIVD. We are seeing many churches experiencing diminishing Sunday morning worshipers and step declines in offerings. Often leaders will turn to a fresh young pastor to reverse those trends. They hope that their energy and new ideas will revive their struggling ministry. Today my conversation is with a pastor who was called to accomplish just such a feat. He will share the stark realities encountered. Th...
I grew up in the great state of Louisiana. It was a very diverse community of people and cultures. When I think about the church on Sunday mornings, it looks more like Tomato soup. Now don’t get me wrong on cold winter day there nothing better than a good bowl of Tomato Soup and a Grilled Cheese sandwich. But imagine if the church looking more like Gumbo. My Guest today is Rev. Charles St. Onge. Charles was born in Ottawa, Canada’s capital. He served in Philadelphia, Houston, and f...
Are you discouraged by the current state of our nation? Are you wondering as a Christian how you should respond and what you should be doing? Well if you answered yes to either of these two questions this episode is for you. Support the Show.With 4Freedom, all your communications, internet activity, and app usage are encrypted using multiple layers of robust, military-grade encryption algorithms that surpass the standards used by the NSA.You can start your secure account today:htt...
We have pushed people to the edge of their patience after over months of socially distancing. Now comes the hardest step. How to reclaim our lives and livelihoods?In today’s episode, we will explore what one congregation is doing to come alongside families in the area of education. Trinity South Naperville’s Zoom Camp provides elementary and middle school students with a safe, supervised environment where they can engage their school's e-learning curriculum. Partnering with Compass Churc...
Hope is a fitting finale to a very intense election season, a year of pandemic, and economic collapse. There is a better day coming. And that better day is not based on the outcome of the election, but our confidence in God.A8dN6YwZ84VnitbYAqFw Support the Show.With 4Freedom, all your communications, internet activity, and app usage are encrypted using multiple layers of robust, military-grade encryption algorithms that surpass the standards used by the NSA.You can start your secure acc...