Augustana Podcasts

Guest Preacher: Emilia Erickson, University of MN Student. Preaching Text: John 20:19-31. Easter is a movement, not a moment. Throughout the season of Easter, we celebrate the ways God calls us into new and abundant life. One of those ways is through the dynamic ministry among the students at Lutheran Campus Ministry – Twin Cities. LCM-TC is one of the largest and most impactful Lutheran college ministries at a public university in the country. We are blessed to have U of M student and LCM-TC student leader, Emilia Erickson, bring the Good News to us today. Augustana has a long history of supporting Lutheran Campus Ministry-Twin Cities, as a way to strengthen the church and raise up young Christian leaders today.

Sermon Title: This is Only the Beginning. Preacher: Pastor Jason Bryan-Wegner. Preaching Text: Matthew 28:1-10. Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia! Today, we celebrate the gift of new life given to use through Christ rising from the dead.

Preacher: Intern Pastor Nathan Adu-Gyamfi.

Preacher: Deacon Stephanie Anderson. Preaching Text: Matthew 21:1-11. Sermon Title: Humility on Parade. Today we enter Jerusalem with Jesus, joining a crowd that dares to hope, to protest, and to proclaim: “Hosanna! Save us!” What looks like a simple parade is anything but. Jesus intentionally stages a different kind of procession; one that challenges the dominant powers of the world and reveals a kingdom rooted in humility, justice, and peace. As we wave palms today, we stand at the threshold of Holy Week: the most sacred and unsettling story of our faith. What begins in celebration will move quickly into tension, confrontation, and grief. We will witness love embodied in acts of service, truth spoken in the face of power, and a cross that exposes the cost of faithful resistance. We are invited not to rush ahead, but to walk the story together, trusting that even in the shadow of the cross, God’s redeeming grace is at work.

Guest Preacher: Pastor Katie Hendrikson. Preaching Text: John 11

A faith conversation with Pastor Jason and Augustana member, Kris Deyo.

Sermon Title: Beyond What's Possible. Preacher: Pastor Jason Bryan-Wegner. Preaching Text: John 11:1-7, 17-29, 32-35, 38-45. Our global church relationships are an important part of our vitality. Through our partnerships with the Church in Tanzania and Guatemala, we have seen God do things beyond what seemed

A conversation with Pastor Rachel Tune and Club 56

A conversation with Pastoral Intern Nathan Adu-Gyamfi and Club 56. Who is God to you? This conversation between Augustana's 5th and 6th graders and Pastoral Intern Nathan Adu-Gyamfi wanders around a goodly number of questions where our 5th and 6th graders probe into his spirituality and faith. We're grateful to Pastoral Intern Nathan for sharing his life experience with our young people. Let's explore together how faith meets life.

Sermon Title: The Shadow of Blame. Preacher: Deaconess Claire Schoepp. Preaching Text: John 9:1-41. Our global church relationships are an important part of our vitality. Through our partnerships with the Church in Tanzania and Guatemala, we have seen God do things beyond what seemed possible over the last 35 years. As we celebrate these relationships, along with that of our partner Lutheran Mideast Development the next two Sundays, we are also aiming to raise $80,000 to support ministries and projects that further God’s mission through the church around the world.