Reflection

By St. Matthew Lutheran Church

On the Reflection podcast Ed Blonski has conversations with interesting people to talk about:

-How God has made a difference in their lives

-Equipped them to make a difference in other people's lives

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The podcast currently has 61 episodes available.

Reflection episodes:

February 27, 2024 God Is Working – Get On Board! with Jeff Kloha
The Bible - not just a book on your shelf, desk, or nightstand.
It came from somewhere long ago.
Jeff Kloha knows from where and he's got a museum to show you! He's the Chief Curatorial Officer and you can find out more about Jeff here.

Visit the Museum of the Bible website

Books recommended by Jeff Kloha:
Follow Me:
Discipleship According to Matthew by Martin Franzmann

Commentary on
Romans by Martin Franzmann

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45min
February 20, 2024 In the World for the Sake of the World with Joel Biermann
The Christian Church has to take seriously what it means to be the Christian Church in this world today.
Dr. Joel Biermann joins Ed Blonski on today's episode.
He is the Waldemar A. and June Schuette Professor of Systematic Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
He is a pastor's son, raised in both Nebraska and Michigan and now helps train a new generation of pastors for The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
Find out more about Joel Biermann here:
https://www.csl.edu/directory/joel-biermann/
Books recommended by Dr. Beirmann:
The Quest for Holiness by Adolf Koberle
https://a.co/d/gLAjiqf
Leisure the Basis of Culture by Josef Pieper
https://a.co/d/euO7PXK
Luther on Vocation by Gustaf Wingren
https://a.co/d/gE2hGrP
Ethics by Dietrich Bonhoefferhttps://a.co/d/eVliMeK
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39min
February 13, 2024 Jesus Is For You Personally with Tiffany Manor
Over 25 years of leadership in non-profit and private business sectors - fundraising, communication, marketing, strategic planning, project and event implementation, budget processes, and organization management.
Deaconess Dr. Tiffany Manor is now the Managing Director of Human Care and Ministerial Support at The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
Find out more about Dr. Tiffany Manor.
https://www.lcms.org/how-we-serve/mercy/deaconess-ministry
The Bible
https://www.cph.org/c-2885-the-lutheran-study-bible
Martin Luther’s Small Catechism
https://www.cph.org/c-2921-luthers-small-catechism
Mercy Booklet Series
https://resources.lcms.org/reading-study/mercy-essays-feature-lutheran-theologians-from-reformation-to-today/
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50min
February 06, 2024 Jesus Conversations with Cindy Koch
A conversation with Cindy Koch.
She is a pastor's wife, mother of 5, and is working on her PhD in Biblical Languages!
She is a poet, author, and speaker as well!
Her podcast:
Talk Shop with Cindy and Paul Koch
https://youtu.be/U5aaIeGw8ds
Books by Cindy
Woman: The Forgotten Story
https://shop.1517.org/products//woman-the-forgotten-story
Daughter: Our Story Remembered
https://shop.1517.org/products//daughter-our-story-remembered
Cindy Koch's Website
https://cindykochwrites.com

Books Cindy recommends:
Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined
Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution by Carl Trueman
https://a.co/d/0wqManZ

The Bondage of the Will by Martin Luther
https://a.co/d/2YdduId

The Captivation of the Will: Luther Vs. Erasmus on
Freedom and Bondage by Gerhard Forde
https://a.co/d/gamCr5W

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive
Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson
https://a.co/d/ez3aSsl

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40min
January 30, 2024 God is Not Mad at You with Matt Popovits
He was a theater major at a Michigan university, but God got a hold of him and now he's a pastor using the gifts God has given him and the passions that make him uniquely reflect God in this world.

To find out more about Matt Popovits
www.mattpopovits.com
Make it Simple Podcast
What Matters Most Podcast

The books Matt recommends
Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott
Managing Leadership Anxiety by Steve Cuss
Leap Over a Wall by Eugene Peterson

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50min
January 24, 2024 Evolution - Fact or Flawed Theory with Dr. Jerry Bergman
In the 21st Century world, the theory of evolution is widely accepted as fact and undebatable.
But is that really true?
Ed Blonski talks with scientist and professor Dr. Jerry Bergman.
NOTE: This episode was originally intended to be in season 1 but circumstances dictated that it be the initial episode of season 2.
You can email Dr. Bergman here.
You can learn more about Creation Ministries International here.
Two books by Dr. Bergman:
The Three Pillars of Evolution Demolished: Why Darwin was Wrong

The Last Pillars of Darwinian Evolution Falsified: Further Evidence Proving Darwinian Evolution Wrong

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48min
January 23, 2024 Life is Not a Race and You Are Not Behind with Tanner Olson
Poetry is about as old as the human race. It is part of our lives as it resides in the songs we listen to, in the books we read, and actually in our very hearts.
Tanner Olson reflects God's love and power through his poetry, speaking, and writing.
On this episode we'll get some insight into his poetry as well as hear one of his poems.
Books recommended by Tanner:
A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
https://a.co/d/a2etuKQ
Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver
https://a.co/d/43mYA1G
Touch the Earth by Drew Jackson
https://a.co/d/9j9sKAD
Tanner’s Website https://www.writtentospeak.com/

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42min
January 16, 2024 It's Not About You with John Nunes
John Nunes has discovered that this life is not about him.
John came to the United States from Jamaica via Canada.
He's been a past CEO of Lutheran World Relief and President of Concordia College Bronxville.
He's now pastor of Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Santa Monica, California.
You'll be encouraged to reflect God's love and glory as you listen to John share how he reflects God!

Books mentioned by John:

The
Patient Ferment of the Early Church by Alan Kerider
https://a.co/d/1KNB8Js

Life
Together by Dietrich Bohnhoeffer
https://a.co/d/1RptHfD

Pray
for Joy by Martin Franzmann
https://www.cph.org/pray-for-joy

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1h 2min
January 09, 2024 God Made You Special and Loves You Very Much with Annie Ryan
What does it feel like when God calls you to a special time and place to serve Him?
Annie Ryan heard God's call and is answering that call as she prepares to enter full time Church work.
Ed Blonski has a conversation with a Director of Church Ministry student at Concordia University Wisconsin.
It is our hope that this conversation inspires you to listen for and answer God's call to you!
For more information about Concordia University Wisconsin-Ann Arbor go to: https://www.cuw.edu/

Books mentioned by Annie:

Everybody Always by Bob Goff
https://a.co/d/eIhFA4f

Cold Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830785302?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_V7RZSHNEKZF0ANP7Z25V

Rose Book of Bible Charts, Maps, and Time Lines
https://a.co/d/4whaNso

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32min
October 31, 2023 Martin Luther - Yesterday and Today with Gerhard Bode, Part 2
This is part 2 of a 2-part episode with Dr. Gerhard Bode of Concordia Seminary St. Louis.
Dr. Bode talks about the long influence Martin Luther's work after his death in 1546 and the influence he had on Western Civilization, including the founding of the United States.
This episode is part of the special editions and not part of the first season of Reflection.
To find out more about Martin Luther:
Here I Stand by Roland Bainton
https://a.co/d/gdhqnQ5
Brand Luther by Andrew Pettegree
https://a.co/d/dmIHPNC
Martin Luther Confessor of the Faith by Robert Kolb
https://a.co/d/d3ueD05
That I May Be His Own by Charles Brand
https://a.co/d/3gxvKsC

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39min

FAQs about Reflection:

How many episodes does Reflection have?

The podcast currently has 61 episodes available.