{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Our Favorites, Revisited: Hymns for the Nation

The Ladies are celebrating our nation’s birthday on July 4 by revisiting a favorite episode from 2022 all about hymns for the nation.

{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Episode 300: Katie Luther’s Herring Barrel Time Machine

What happens when Erin and Rachel are late to a podcast recording session and Katharine Von Bora shows up instead — in her very own, state-of-the-art herring barrel time machine?  

{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Rachel’s Trivia Challenge: History of Heresies

Rachel quizzes Erin and Sarah on the meanings and history of major heresies in the church, from Gnosticism to modernism and beyond. 

{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Bri’s Radio Theatre: Jonah & The Whale

The sun is out, boats are on the water, fish are jumping, and the beach is calling. It’s the perfect time to revisit one of the Bible’s most memorable water-based narratives: the story of Jonah.  

God’s Mission Here: S8Ep6. Members of One Body | Rev. Michael Meyer and Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe

Rev. Michael Meyer and Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe discuss the assimilation and incorporation of all members of the congregation so they might joyfully embrace their place in the body of Christ.

God’s Mission Here: S8Ep5. Shepherding Our Strays | Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe and Rev. Clark Jahnke

Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe and Rev. Clark Jahnke, Pastor of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in West Fargo, North Dakota, discuss the often-sensitive nature of ministering to inactive members, the impact of the pandemic on this ministry area, and the blessings of creating a team to engage this important work together.

God’s Mission Here: S8Ep4. Connect to Disciple | Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe and Rev. Derek Mathers

Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe and Rev. Derek Mathers, Mission Executive to the English District, discuss outreach in today’s church, easy ways for congregations to be more connected to the community around them, and the importance of intentionality.

God’s Mission Here: S8Ep3. Serving in God’s Mission | Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe and Rev. Patrick Galligar

Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe and Rev. Patrick Galligar, Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Lecanto, Florida, discuss the unique dynamics at play in every congregation, the blessings of consensus building, and the importance of planning for the future.

God’s Mission Here: S8Ep2. Every One His Witness | Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe and Rev. Dr. Mark Wood

Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe and Rev. Dr. Mark Wood, the creator of Every One His Witness, discuss LASSIE (listen, ask, seek, share, invite, encourage), Head/Heart/Hands, and Vocation as components of Lutheran evangelism.

God’s Mission Here: S8Ep1. Introduction to LCMS Discipleship Ministry | Rev. Michael Meyer and Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe

Rev. Michael Meyer and Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe discuss resources that train Christians to share the Gospel effectively, conduct meaningful outreach in their communities, plan strategically for the future, reconnect inactive members, and incorporate all members into the body of Christ.