Encounter

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Topics discussed in this episode:

- What does the Bible say about work and leisure?

- How can we continue to live according to our vocations even after we step away from our career?

Further Reading and Additional Resources:

"On Social Justice," St. Basil the Great; Popular Patristics Series

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Topics discussed in this episode:

- What is "closed communion" and why do we practice it?

- What does it mean to be in union with Christ and other believers?

- If we will be united with other believers in heaven, why don't we unite with them all on earth?

Further Reading and Additional Resources:

Luther's Small Catechism

Check out Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller's video on the topic for a succint review.

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Topics discussed in this episode:

- What is a vocation?

- Responsibilities associated with certain vocations

- All members of one body

- Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25)

- Table of Duties (Small Catechism)

Further Reading and Additional Resources:

- "Freedom of a Christian," Martin Luther, 1520.

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The Life of Faith series will be periodic episodes where we interview various congregration members who have agreed to share their stories, reflect on their lives as Children of God, and highlight key moments and lessons they have learned along the way.

Our first guest is Mike Almassy, a long-time Lutheran and new member of our Board of Elders. Enjoy!

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• What is AI?
• Tool vs Idol
• Tower of Babel case study
• Call for Wisdom

Further Reading and Additional Resources:

Elon Musk Presenting at the WEF: https://www.youtube.com/live/IgifEgm1-e0?si=QDn1EUu-uCtfP9xu

LCMS CTCR Study: https://resources.lcms.org/reading-study/ctcr-study-document-online-technology-in-the-church-study-materials/

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- What is prayer?

- Sabbath RestA catechetical platfrom and resource of Our Savior - Gladwin.http://www.oursaviorgladwin.com/https://www.facebook.com/oursaviorgladwin

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• Introduction to Lent
• Comparing Seasons of Fasting
• Understanding Spiritual Discipline
• How to Target Sin Using Spiritual Disciplines

Further Reading and Additional Resources: "Enduring Grace: A Church Year Journal; Year A"

Luther's Small Catechism - Apostle's Creed; Article III - "Sanctification"

Lenten Reading Plan: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/55847-lent-journey-40-days-through-john-psalmsA catechetical platfrom and resource of Our Savior - Gladwin.http://www.oursaviorgladwin.com/

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Topics discussed in this episode:

- What is Gnosticism? Brief definition and historical background

- The conflict between Gnostic thought and Christian doctrine

- The ongoing presence of neo

-Gnostic ideas in modern philosophy and culture

Further Reading and Additional Resources:

"Surprised by Hope" by N.T. Wright

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Topics discussed in this episode:

- QnA on Baptism: Implications for an unbaptized believer, and can a baptized believer experience demonic affliction?

- Reading and examining the story of Balaam

- Considering the "error of Balaam," false prophets, and the ties to spiritual warfare.

- 2nd Commandment issues and attempting to manipulate God and others.

Further reading and additional resources:

"The Road to Character," by David Brooks

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Topics discussed in this episode:

- QnA on the Trinity and meditating on this truth

- Discerning between cultural morals and Christian morals

- We are at odds with the world, our flesh, and the devil

- Seeing areas of spiritual influence in your life

- The tools God has given us to combat the world, our flesh, and the devil.

Further Reading and Additional Resources:

"The Book of Concord: The Confessions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church," Robert Kolb, Timothy J. Wengert

"The Screwtape Letters," by C.S. Lewis

"Afraid: Demon Possession and Spiritual Warfare in America," by Robert Bennett

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