5 Minutes with a Missionary — LCMS International Mission: S2Ep6. Laughing in another language | Hayden Rensner

Hayden Rensner (Czech Republic) shares her experience of hearing a hilarious story without understanding any of the words spoken.

5 Minutes with a Missionary — LCMS International Mission: S2Ep5. A piece of cake | Rev. Steven Mahlburg

Rev. Steven Mahlburg (Sri Lanka) being the guest of honor at someone else’s birthday party.

5 Minutes with a Missionary — LCMS International Mission: S2Ep4. Connecting via stories | Rev. Dr. Chris Tiews

Rev. Tiews (Germany) uses the power of stories to make connections with people on trains, sidewalks, and in bible studies.

5 Minutes with a Missionary — LCMS International Mission: S2Ep2. Make a mistake and a friend | Rev. Micah Wildauer and Liza

Rev. Wildauer (Belize) and his daughter Liza talk about the challenge of finding pork and asking questions.

5 Minutes with a Missionary — LCMS International Mission: S2Ep1. The friend formula | Kali Wood

Kali Wood (Indonesia) describes how sometimes questions that feel uncomfortable to Americans can help you get to know people faster.

{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} ICYMI: Next Book Club — Gilead

The Ladies announce their next pick for the Lutheran Ladies’ Book Club: Marilynne Robinson’s Gilead.

Cross Defense — The Christian’s Two-Party System and Guarding against Insurrection

Review the two opposing parties President Biden described in his recent speech and listen to what Luther teaches about party identities and insurrection.

Concord Matters for Stewardship (Rebroadcast)

With host Rev. Sean Smith and guest Rev. Heath Curtis

{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Book Club Wrap Up: Bright Valley of Love

Rachel leads Sarah, Erin, and Bri in a warm and enthusiastic discussion of Edna Hong’s Bright Valley of Love, “the true story of a handicapped child who finds a haven of love in the nightmare of Nazi Germany.”