Pastor Donald Patterson joins Faith Footnotes to discuss Bible Basics—practical guidance for reading Scripture and helping others overcome roadblocks.

Sometimes spiritual growth doesn’t start with a dramatic change—but with a quiet decision to turn back to what matters. In this episode, we talk with Pastor John Covach about his 180-day journey with God’s Word. Drawing from his own experiences as a longtime pastor and follower of Christ, Pastor Covach shares how intentional time in Scripture, prayer, and reflection can help deepen our trust in God—day by day.

Faith isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it looks like quiet perseverance or restraint when no one else sees. In this episode, we talk with Bible study author Naomi Schmidt about two fruits of the Spirit that often go unnoticed: faithfulness and self-control.

What does this mean? It’s a question that opens the door to exploring the basic teachings of Scripture—one step at a time. Learn how families can grow in faith together and how this one question can open the door to lifelong faith habits. If you’ve ever wondered how to bring faith into your home in a natural, lasting way, this episode offers gospel-centered wisdom, practical encouragement, and a reminder that working through common questions of faith can help form a strong spiritual foundation—at any stage of life.

Anxiety touches so many lives—often in silent, persistent ways. For Christians, the struggle can be compounded by confusion or guilt. Scripture says, “Do not be afraid,” but what if those words feel more like pressure than peace?

For many Christians, Sunday worship can feel routine—we sing, we listen, we leave. But what if we approached it with greater understanding and appreciation, recognizing that the liturgy isn’t just a set order of events but the story of Christ unfolding before us?

In this episode, we explore what it truly means to build a Christ-centered home with our special guest, John D. Schuetze. As a professional counselor with over 30 years of experience in pastoral counseling, John brings a wealth of wisdom on faith, family, and relationships. He has served as a parish pastor, seminary professor, and counselor, specializing in marriage and family therapy.

In Episode 6, guests David Hicks and Dianne Weishahn discuss how St. Paul's Lutheran Church promotes reading 364 Days of Devotion, enhancing spiritual...

Episode 5 | with guest Pastor Nathaniel Biebert

Step back to 1531 in Wittenberg, Germany, where Martin Luther delivered a series of profound and timeless sermons on the birth of Christ. Pastor Nathaniel Biebert, translator of Luther at the Manger: Christmas Sermons on Isaiah 9:6, joins us to explore how Luther’s Christmas message still resonates today. Discover fresh insights and meaningful takeaways for your Christmas season.

Episode 4 | with guest Pastor Andy Schroer Thanksgiving Day is a special time to come together with those you love and give thanks for all of your blessings. But what about the other days of the year? In this episode of Faith Footnotes, we’re joined by Pastor Andy Schroer, author of 364 Days of Thanksgiving: A Devotional Journal.