In this episode of The Builder’s Blueprint, Pastor Ben Vogel sits down with Bethany’s Vice Principal, Dale Lehrke, for a thoughtful conversation on one of Scripture’s most powerful images: light and darkness.

Together, they explore how the Bible uses this metaphor to describe both the human condition and God’s saving work. From Isaiah’s promise that “the people walking in darkness have seen a great light” to Jesus’ declaration that He is the Light of the World, Pastor Ben and Dale reflect on how Christ’s light gives clarity, hope, and direction in a world often clouded by confusion and fear.

They also share practical, everyday ways we can walk in that light—and how the light of Christ not only helps us see more clearly, but also shine that light into the lives of others.

In this episode of The Brick Podcast, Pastor Ben Vogel and Youth Director Ingrid Lewis ground their conversation in Jesus’ parable of the talents. They reflect on how Jesus calls us to invest our gifts generously in the mission of making disciples. They discuss how the greatest gift we have—the gospel—is meant to be shared, and how overcoming fear helps us use our gifts boldly for God’s kingdom.

In this episode of The Builder’s Blueprint, Pastor Ben Vogel is joined by BLS Interim Principal Meghan Vogel for a conversation about the daily opportunities God entrusts to His people. Together, they explore how every gift—time, talents, relationships, and resources—is given by God to be used for others.  

In this episode of The Builder’s Blueprint Podcast, Pastor Ben Vogel is joined by Samantha Vogel, a student at Concordia Nebraska, to explore the powerful message behind Jesus’ Parable of the Talents. Together they discuss how this parable transforms our perspective—inviting us to see ourselves not as owners, but as stewards of the time, treasure, and talents God has entrusted to us. Through honest reflection and practical insight, they unpack how God shifts our hearts from self-centeredness toward a life of gratitude and generosity—one that seeks to bless others and honor the Master who has given us everything.

In this episode of The Builder’s Blueprint Podcast, Pastor Ben Vogel sits down with BLS Interim Principal Meghan Vogel for an honest and hope-filled conversation about one of life’s most feared topics: death. Together they explore why this subject stirs such deep fear, how our culture often avoids it, and how Jesus’ resurrection gives us the courage to face it with faith and peace.

In light of our recent All Saints Day celebration, Pastor Ben and Meghan reflect on the hope we have in Christ—a hope that turns fear into courage and mourning into joy.

In this episode of The Builder’s Blueprint, Pastor Ben Vogel is joined by Matt Krisko, a Concordia University, St. Paul student preparing for pastoral ministry. Together they discuss the universal experience of weariness in our fallen world—how spiritual, emotional, and physical exhaustion can take root when left untreated—and how the hope of Jesus Christ renews our strength. Through Scripture, personal reflection, and honest conversation, Pastor Ben and Matt explore what it means to bring our tired hearts to the Savior who says, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

In this episode of The Builder’s Blueprint, Pastor Ben Vogel sits down with Bethany Lutheran School’s Vice Principal, Dale Lehrke, to explore the incredible power our words hold. Together they discuss how the things we say can shape hearts, build relationships, and reflect the condition of our own hearts. More importantly, they reflect on how Jesus transforms our speech—redeeming not just our words, but the hearts they flow from.

In this episode, Pastor Ben Vogel is joined by Bethany’s Director of Youth Ministry, Ingrid Lewis, to talk about family dynamics. They delve into the ways dysfunction can impact families and how God’s grace is a key resource for bringing stability and restoration.

In this episode, Pastor Ben sits down with Heidi Klump, Bethany’s administrative assistant and a devoted wife and mother, to explore how our culture’s understanding of marriage has drifted from God’s original design. Together, they unpack how society often treats marriage as a temporary contract rather than the lifelong covenant God intended.

Through thoughtful conversation, Pastor Ben and Heidi wrestle with questions like:

• How has culture redefined marriage compared to God’s Word?

• What does covenant love look like in contrast to contract love?

• How does Christ’s love for the Church shape marriage?

• What encouragement can we offer to those struggling in broken marriages?

This episode invites listeners to rediscover marriage as a reflection of Christ’s faithful and sacrificial love—a love that endures and restores.

In this episode of the Builder’s Blueprint Podcast, Pastor Ben Vogel sits down with his daughter, Samantha Vogel, a first-year college student, to talk about one of the most pressing issues of our time: identity. Together they explore the confusion in our culture, the deep longing for belonging that we all feel, and how Jesus, our Good Shepherd, provides the true foundation of who we are.