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Today, we talk with Josh Bolluyt and Terry Bruinsma about their experience leading the Spirit Lake High School and Middle School through a period of unprecedented uncertainty and change. They reflect upon the previous year's challenges and successes and lift out some of the lessons that they will carry forward into the future. This conversation is an excellent reminder that all leadership success is built upon hard work and difficult choices, which becomes all the more challenging when those choices need to be made with limited information.

For the season of Lent, our Wednesday podcast will feature interviews with individuals who reflect upon the struggles, triumphs, and lessons learned throughout 2020. Though everyone's experience of the pandemic and its ensuing struggles are unique, it has become quickly apparent how many of these challenges we have shared and how we can stand to learn much from each other.

In addition, during Lent, be sure to tune back in on Sunday evenings for our "normal" Pastor Talk Podcast releases when Clint and Michael discuss a variety of the lessons that they have learned throughout this season. This coming week, the two pastors will reflect on our human temptation to simplify complex realities into simple, binary issues.

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You can watch video of this and all episodes from this "Reflections on 2020" Lenten Pastor Talk Podcast series in our video library. Learn more about the Pastor Talk Podcast, subscribe for email notifications, and browse our entire library at fpcspiritlake.org/pastortalk.

This episode of the Pastor Talk Podcast features the fourth in our our series of Pastors' reflections on lessons learned during the last year. In this episode, the Pastors explore how social media has shaped our experience of the last year. Regardless of how often you consume social media personally, it has become a powerful cultural force shaping our collective imaginations and transforming many of the "traditional" media companies. This conversation explores how social media can create echo chambers that destroys community and prevents us from challenging our deepest assumptions. To continue to grow as Christian community in our current time requires us to both understand social media and explore how we can use it as a tool for discipleship while avoiding some of the pitfalls it inevitably creates.

All are welcome to join us at 7pm CST on March 7th at https://fpcspiritlake.org/lentendiscussion for a live discussion of this material. The conversation can also be accessed via phone if your internet is not stable by calling (321) 802-1696‬ PIN: ‪124 857 158‬#.

Be sure to subscribe and share with others so that they too can be part of the Pastor Talk podcast!

You can watch video of this and all episodes from this "Reflections on 2020" Lenten Pastor Talk Podcast series in our video library. Learn more about the Pastor Talk Podcast, subscribe for email notifications, and browse our entire library at fpcspiritlake.org/pastortalk.

Today, we talk with Greg Jenness about how the pandemic affected his local business and his ministry to grieving families all while navigating the multitude of changes with his young family. This conversation is far reaching and invites all of us to ask how the changes in our life impacted what we have thought, felt, and done in this season.

For the season of Lent, our Wednesday podcast will feature interviews with individuals who reflect upon the struggles, triumphs, and lessons learned throughout 2020. Though everyone's experience of the pandemic and its ensuing struggles are unique, it has become quickly apparent how many of these challenges we have shared and how we can stand to learn much from each other.

In addition, during Lent, be sure to tune back in on Sunday evenings for our "normal" Pastor Talk Podcast releases when Clint and Michael discuss a variety of the lessons that they have learned throughout this season. This coming week, the two pastors will reflect on fear and its effects on ourselves and our communities.

Be sure to subscribe and share with others so that they too can be part of the Pastor Talk podcast!

You can watch video of this and all episodes from this "Reflections on 2020" Lenten Pastor Talk Podcast series in our video library. Learn more about the Pastor Talk Podcast, subscribe for email notifications, and browse our entire library at fpcspiritlake.org/pastortalk.

This episode of the Pastor Talk Podcast features the third in our our series of Pastors' reflections on lessons learned during the last year. In this episode, the Pastors reflect upon the many ways that fear impacted our lives throughout this season. They explore our instinctive human reaction to fear and how it can restrict us from fully considering all of the nuanced challenges and potential solutions that are available. As people of faith, the scriptural mandate to live in peace becomes an important reminder and an essential challenge to our lived faith in the coming year.

If you are interested in this topic and would like to dive deeper. Make sure to check out our mini-series Peace.

All are welcome to join us at 7pm CST on March 7th at https://fpcspiritlake.org/lentendiscussion for a live discussion of this material. The conversation can also be accessed via phone if your internet is not stable by calling (402) 277-8331‬ and use PIN: 158 501 497‬#.

Be sure to subscribe and share with others so that they too can be part of the Pastor Talk podcast!

You can watch video of this and all episodes from this "Reflections on 2020" Lenten Pastor Talk Podcast series in our video library. Learn more about the Pastor Talk Podcast, subscribe for email notifications, and browse our entire library at fpcspiritlake.org/pastortalk.

Today, we talk with Carol Ayres about the opportunities and challenges she navigated throughout the previous year as a college music educator, student mentor, and church musician. Her vantage as community college band professor gives us the ability to see how the broader musical community rallied together to find new ways to help students engage in music in very trying times as well as some of the ongoing challenges that lay ahead for that community. Our conversation was filled with hope and optimism but yet was anchored by some of the difficult questions that this year has created.

For the season of Lent, our Wednesday podcast will feature interviews with individuals who reflect upon the struggles, triumphs, and lessons learned throughout 2020. Though everyone's experience of the pandemic and its ensuing struggles are unique, it has become quickly apparent how many of these challenges we have shared and how we can stand to learn much from each other.

In addition, during Lent, be sure to tune back in on Sunday evenings for our "normal" Pastor Talk Podcast releases when Clint and Michael discuss a variety of the lessons that they have learned throughout this season. This coming week, the two pastors will reflect on fear and its effects on ourselves and our communities.

Be sure to subscribe and share with others so that they too can be part of the Pastor Talk podcast!

You can watch video of this and all episodes from this "Reflections on 2020" Lenten Pastor Talk Podcast series in our video library. Learn more about the Pastor Talk Podcast, subscribe for email notifications, and browse our entire library at fpcspiritlake.org/pastortalk.

This episode of the Pastor Talk Podcast features the second in our our series of Pastors' reflections on lessons learned during the last year. In this episode, the Pastors reflect upon the many kinds of division present throughout this season. Some time is spent reflecting on the source of division, the devastating impact of unchecked division, and how Christians are called to navigate a constantly dividing world. We are glad to have you join us for this challenging conversation and would love to continue the conversation with us in our Sunday evening discussion.

All are welcome to join us at 7pm CST on February 28th at https://fpcspiritlake.org/lentendiscussion for a live discussion of this material. The conversation can also be accessed via phone if your internet is not stable by calling (513) 472-1073‬ and use PIN: ‪440 655 256‬#.

Be sure to subscribe and share with others so that they too can be part of the Pastor Talk podcast!

You can watch video of this and all episodes from this "Reflections on 2020" Lenten Pastor Talk Podcast series in our video library. Learn more about the Pastor Talk Podcast, subscribe for email notifications, and browse our entire library at fpcspiritlake.org/pastortalk.

For the season of Lent, our Wednesday podcast will feature interviews with individuals who reflect upon the struggles, triumphs, and lessons learned throughout 2020. Though everyone's experience of the pandemic and its ensuing struggles are unique, it has become quickly apparent how many of these challenges we have shared and how we can stand to learn much from each other.

In addition, during Lent, be sure to tune back in on Sunday evenings for our "normal" Pastor Talk Podcast releases when Clint and Michael discuss a variety of the lessons that they have learned throughout this season. This coming week, the two pastors will reflect on division and its powerful role in these challenging times.

Today, we talk with Emma Loveall and Daniel Stover about their experience over the last year. Emma Loveall's transition from high school to college has been radically different than what most of us have experienced. And though most of haven't gone through Medical school, Daniel Stover has been reflecting on health and wellness during residencies and specialized medical training throughout the pandemic. We thank both Emma and Daniel for making time to share their experiences and reflections with us.

Be sure to subscribe and share with others so that they too can be part of the Pastor Talk podcast!

You can watch video of this and all episodes from this "Reflections on 2020" Lenten Pastor Talk Podcast series in our video library. Learn more about the Pastor Talk Podcast, subscribe for email notifications, and browse our entire library at fpcspiritlake.org/pastortalk.

Beginning our Sunday night Lenten series, this Pastor Talk Podcast episode features Pastors Clint and Michael as they reflect upon the first of the lessons that they have learned throughout the last year. In this discussion on change, they explore how difficult change can be, especially when it seems like it goes on without end. The conversation ultimately asks all of us to consider how we have addressed change in this momentous season and what implications it might have for us in the future.

All are welcome to join us at 7pm CST on February 21st at https://fpcspiritlake.org/lentendiscussion for a live discussion of this material. The conversation can also be accessed via phone if your internet is not stable by calling (513) 839-2354‬ and use PIN: ‪824 017 126‬#.

Be sure to subscribe and share with others so that they too can be part of the Pastor Talk podcast!

You can watch video of this and all episodes from this "Reflections on 2020" Lenten Pastor Talk Podcast series in our video library. Learn more about the Pastor Talk Podcast, subscribe for email notifications, and browse our entire library at fpcspiritlake.org/pastortalk.

For the season of Lent, our Wednesday podcast will feature interviews with individuals who reflect upon the struggles, triumphs, and lessons learned throughout 2020. Though everyone's experience of the pandemic and its ensuing struggles are unique, it has become quickly apparent how many of these challenges we have shared and how we can stand to learn much from each other.

In addition, during Lent, be sure to tune back in on Sunday evenings for our "normal" Pastor Talk Podcast releases when Clint and Michael discuss a variety of the lessons that they have learned throughout this season.

Today, we talk with Kim Johnson about her experience of navigating the pandemic with a young family. We quickly discover all of the challenges of helping children navigate these difficult times while balancing the concerns of work and health. Special thanks to Kim Johnson for her willingness to share her (and her family's) story with us.

Be sure to subscribe and share with others so that they too can be part of the Pastor Talk podcast!

You can watch video of this and all episodes from this "Reflections on 2020" Lenten Pastor Talk Podcast series in our video library. Learn more about the Pastor Talk Podcast, subscribe for email notifications, and browse our entire library at fpcspiritlake.org/pastortalk.

In this second (and final) episode of our mini-series on Peace, Pastors Clint and Michael discuss how Christians can practice spiritual disciplines that foster peace in our lives. Though we live in a moment filled with anxiety and fears of all kinds, Christians can experience peace as a gift of God. This conversation is filled with practice suggestions of the small things that Christians can do to increase our awareness of God's presence in our lives and celebrate the peace that comes in the midst of the storm.

Be sure to subscribe and share with others so that they too can be part of the Pastor Talk podcast!

You can watch video of this and all episodes from this mini series in our video library. Learn more about the Pastor Talk Podcast, subscribe for email notifications, and browse our entire library at fpcspiritlake.org/pastortalk.