Here She Stands

Maricel Theodorsen was born in the Philippines and moved to Australia when she married her husband, Joseph. In this episode she talks about the incredible way God sustained her through a dark childhood, depression, and times of doubting His care for her.

BIBLE VERSES

Mark 10:23 - All things are possible with God

Romans 8:28 - God works all things together for those who love Him

The Book of Job

The Psalms

RESOURCES

A Hobbit Devotional

https://www.amazon.com.au/Hobbit-Devotional-Ed-Strauss/dp/1616267437

Luther’s Small Catechism - Hard Copy

https://www.cph.org/luthers-small-catechism-with-explanation-2017-edition-large-print

Luther’s Small Catechism - Free Online Version

https://catechism.cph.org/

Chris Jaensch Music

https://chrisjaensch.com/

Pastor Joshua Pfeiffer’s YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaPfeiffer

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Pastor Joshua Pfeiffer lives in Tarrington, Victoria, and serves as a Lutheran pastor within the LCANZ. In 2020, he moved to St. Louis, Missouri for the purpose of pursuing a PhD in Theology at Concordia Seminary. He and his family returned to Australia in mid-2024. Pastor Joshua is married to Kimberley and together they have four children.

In this episode he teaches us about the imagery the Bible uses to describe the Christian life.

SHOW NOTES

WEBSITES

Pastor Joshua’s YouTube Channel:

https://www.kairoslutheran.com/

BOOKS

Just Word: Understand the Fullness of the Gospel by J.A.O. Preus

https://www.cph.org/just-words?srsltid=AfmBOoo_itgM4Pq6cVygaCMIBe05ocAsFcMT-qRLih4-e1lJZossVuUH

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Today’s guest is Kelly Klages*, a Lutheran artist, hymn writer, and author from Manitoba, Canada. Some of Kelly’s past work includes illustrating books for Kloria Publishing, writing articles for publications such as the Canadian Lutheran, and hymn writing for the LCMS.

In this episode, Kelly talks about her numerous creative projects, how her Lutheran theology impacts her art, and her deep love for all things Hercule Poirot!

*Lexy mispronounces 'Klages' at the beginning of the interview. It is pronounced K-l-AY-g-es with a hard 'g'

KELLY’S WEBSITE

http://www.kellyklages.com/

HERE SHE STANDS

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This recording is of a poem that was sent to us as an entry for our 2024 Christmas Special. It was written by Rev. Joseph Theodorsen from Western Australia and when both of our husbands heard it, they encouraged us to also release it separately and make it more available to listeners.

Thank you to Rev. Joseph Theodorsen for giving us the artistic freedom to recite and produce his work and for Enoch Fandrich for letting us use his recording of 'Ave Verum.'

To listen to 'A Christmas Poem' without music:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61Ym5Xk-1I8

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'A Christmas Poem'

Written by Rev. Joseph Theodorsen

Read by Lexy Bourne

Music:

'Ave Verum' by Everett Titcomb

Performed by Enoch Fandrich - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_lq3aokIEw

Advent and Christmas are upon us! In this episode, we are joined by our friend Meryl, and together we read out and respond to our listeners’ Christmas traditions, stories, and poems. Thank you to everyone who sent in an entry!

May the grace and peace of our Heavenly Father be with you during this Christmas season.

RESOURCES

When Santa Learned the Gospel - Book by Simon Camilleri

https://www.amazon.com.au/Santa-Learned-Gospel-Simon-Camilleri/dp/1911272896

The Nativity Story - Movie about the birth of Christ

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0762121/

Into the Lantern Waste - Music album by Sarah Sparks

https://open.spotify.com/track/0BwJG2YoRQtrNObNAuPuoy

History of the Jesse Tree

https://store.homeschoolinthewoods.com/blogs/words-from-the-woods/the-history-of-the-jesse-tree?srsltid=AfmBOoojh936uuXW8OFGVU91cjoCBX06qTdeWXQed_nFk5vcHg25gH0s

Jesse Tree Ornament Collection by Ad Crucem

https://www.adcrucem.com/products/ad-crucem-advent-jesse-tree-collection?srsltid=AfmBOorFR3nsDqmbDmcKc49oVRTbhZiPqFlPCjGj_Pq5ZsQiRp2TPqKD

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Kaitlyn Raynor is a primary school teacher from Queensland and a convert to Lutheranism. In this episode she talks about the value of a confessional Lutheran education, as well as the challenges she and her husband have faced since becoming Lutherans.

RESOURCES

Luther’s Small Catechism

https://www.cph.org/luthers-small-catechism-with-explanation-2017-edition

Treasury of Daily Prayer

https://www.cph.org/treasury-of-daily-prayer-regular-edition?srsltid=AfmBOopoR1YFW9Uh46WScciMg06UrqN0v-tqhLw8fVpctIWSOP17G1wp

Explanation of the Lord’s Prayer

https://wolfmueller.net/the-psalter-and-the-lords-prayer/

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Coralie Pietsch is originally from South Australia, but has been living in the USA since mid-2023. She is married to Dr. Stephen Pietsch, who serves as an associate professor at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri.

Coralie shares her story of growing up in the Lutheran church, meeting Stephen, and learning to trust God during times of uncertainty.

RESOURCES

Complete audio Bible read by David Suchet:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx_65lT1pUc&list=PLs0kYUO87ryQ58A2PZGnrHd4Ie1zFPzbn

Issues, Etc. Podcast:

https://issuesetc.org/category/podcast/

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Evie, Kimmy, Isabelle, and Malia send in their questions about the divine service for Dr. Kleinig to answer!

This mini Q&A was originally part of a larger episode we did with Dr. John Kleinig on the divine service. During the editing process, we decided to release it separately.

Before retiring from his position as a seminary professor, Dr. John Kleinig lectured on the liturgy for decades. In today's episode, he talks with us about what goes on in the divine service and how Jesus meets with us when we gather together for worship.

BIBLE VERSES

Exodus 20:8-11 - Keep the Sabbath day holy

Matthew 16:19 - Christ gives St. Peter the keys of the kingdom

Matthew 18:20 - Christ is present when two or three are gathered in His name

Matthew 28:5-6 The angel’s words to Mary at Christ’s empty tomb

Luke 10:16 - He who hears you, hears Me

Luke 22:27 - Christ is the One who serves

Luke - Road to Emmaus

John 1:14 - The Word (Christ) became flesh and dwelt among us

John - The resurrected Christ appears to the disciples

Hebrews 4:14-16 Jesus is our great high priest

WEBSITES

Dr. Kleinig’s Website - https://www.johnkleinig.com

BOOKS BY DR. KLEINIG

Grace Upon Grace: Spirituality for Today

https://www.cph.org/grace-upon-grace-spirituality-for-today

Wonderfully Made: A Protestant Theology of the Body

https://koorong.com/product/wonderfully-made-a-protestant-theology-of-the-body_9781683594673?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwyo60BhBiEiwAHmVLJY6ToU9iV-62ScuVNCeTGYwlyZZR8IY0hfJJuNbukfktHCfvvUlKeBoCOzsQAvD_BwE

Leviticus: Concordia Commentary

https://www.cph.org/leviticus-concordia-commentary

Hebrews: Concordia Commentary

https://www.cph.org/hebrews-concordia-commentary

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In today’s episode, Lexy and Sonja are joined by Wanita Wood from Colorado, USA. Wanita and her husband Tim are the owners of Ad Crucem (https://www.adcrucem.com/), a store dedicated to making and selling confessional Lutheran items.

Listen in as Wanita shares her testimony of becoming Lutheran, how Ad Crucem began, and the importance of having a faith that goes beyond “mere expression” and lip service.

WEBSITES

Ad Crucem’s Blog

https://www.adcrucem.news/

Ecclesiastical Sewing - a store that creates and sells liturgical garments and linen

https://www.ecclesiasticalsewing.com/

RESOURCES

Free downloadable resources from Wanita’s church

https://www.trinitylutherandenver.com/resources/

Luther’s sermons read by Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller

https://wolfmueller.co/luthersermon/

That documentary Lexy watched about cathedrals

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS6E78hdsFo

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