Guest Heather Collis-Puro and I discuss mending and relationships. What do clothing with holes, Bible verses, and transformation have in common? What not to say, false positivity, and hope.

Guest Sundae Schneider-Bean and I discuss "expat" faith, global moves, loneliness, and asking for help. How can we connect with community in a new location, handle pandemic fatigue and support one another from a distance?

How can your creativity help to look at relationship with God over the years? Faith journey maps, scrapbooking and prayer calendars are not only for talented artists. Anyone, even mathematically inclined or logical/less artsy people can sketch simple tools.

Guest Joanne Hines and I discuss contemporary church music. We hear some live examples and 2 short original compositions for piano. Why do people disagree about contemporary worship songs? Why are they so meaningful to others?

Guest Gülsüm Kucuksari and I discuss the Muslim faith, part 2, including women's rights, modesty codes, respecting one another, resources, and more.

Guest Gülsüm Kucuksari and I discuss the Muslim faith, historical context for modern day understanding, and what students in her classes are most surprised to learn. Inter-religious statement from the ELCA (Lutheran), Sufism and more.

Guest Martin Lohrmann and I discuss Lutheran beliefs about salvation: what does not result in salvation, and what does? How can we understand law and gospel in Matthew 5:13-20? Original song about this topic!

Guest Becky Powell and I discuss third culture kids. Who are they, where are they, how can faith communities be intentionally welcoming? Strengths and challenges of TCKs and military BRATS, resources and changing how we think.

Guest Teresa Garcia and I discuss the faith experiences of a pilgrimage to Israel, from Joppa to Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Jordan River, Jerusalem, and more. Photos on the YouTube of the podcast.

Guest Lindsay Marks and I discuss preparing spiritually for a pilgrimage to Israel, highlights of being there, how different cultures view and take sabbath time (or not), and a Seder meal. Even if you are not planning a trip, these resources will contribute to your faith journey.