A Moment for the Family: Returning to Social Life

Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon discuss the transition of kids back into “the so-called normal life” post pandemic. Are kids jumping right back into social life quickly or are they moving cautiously?

Friends For Life — LCMS Life Ministry: S1Ep9. Even Marriage is a Life Issue?! | Rev. Jonathan & Christa Petzold

Husband and wife team, Rev. Jonathan and Christa Petzold, join Steph to explore God’s design for man and woman in marriage, and inadvertently, discover the secret sauce of a happy marriage.

Friends For Life — LCMS Life Ministry: S1Ep8. Centered in the Gospel: How Our Deepest Theology Leads Us in the Life Arena | Dr. Jeff Gibbs

Dr. Jeff Gibbs joins Steph in this episode to answer the foundational question, “Why are we “pro-life?”…and the answer probably won’t be one you’ve heard before.

A Moment for the Family: Pandemic-Induced Stress

Hear Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon as they consider the stress that the pandemic caused for kids.

A Moment for the Family: Positive Pandemic Outcomes

What Biblical virtue may be an outcome of the pandemic? Listen to Gary and Dr. Mary Manz Simon talk about trust.

Friends For Life — LCMS Life Ministry: S1Ep7. Friends in Real Life: An Adoption Journey | Dr. Tim & Rebekah Janke

The first in an ongoing series called Friends in Real Life, this episode includes a story of a family on their journey through the process of adoption.

A Moment for the Family: Safe Summer Activities

Is the pandemic bubble busted?  Listen as Gary and Dr. Mary Manz Simon discuss this along with safety issues to take into consideration during summer activities.

A Moment for the Family: Post-Pandemic Family Interaction

Gary and Dr. Mary Manz Simon talk about interacting with children as we continue to move back into post-pandemic routines.

Friends For Life — LCMS Life Ministry: S1Ep6. Social Media and Life Issues | Sarah Gulseth

KFUO Radio’s Sarah Gulseth joins Steph Neugebauer to help answer the question: “How do we have a conversation about life issues without losing friends [on social media]?”

A Moment for the Family: A Better Normal

Gary and Dr. Mary Manz Simon talk about a better normal as we continue to recover from this past year of isolation.