UNITY Lutheran Church

UNITY Lutheran Church

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UNITY Lutheran Church episodes

  • Mission of Healing 2023, Episode 3
    This is Episode 3 of a 3-part look at the history of MOH, the intricacy of planning for it, and the daily rush of being part of something so challenging and worthwhile. 
    The February 2023 Mission of Healing trip continued a tradition of medical, health and wellness delegations to El Salvador that date back to 2005 for Unity and to 2000 for some of our Wisconsin and  Minnesota partners. 
    For this episode, we talk to Mary Ehresman,  a member at Edina (MN) Community Lutheran Church, with whom we’ve partnered on this trip for over a decade. Mary brings with her medical skills, experience in Central America, and an easy-going sense of humor.  That makes her a great fit with Greg Buck, one of our ongoing medical providers and Erika Taipala, a future provider who went on our summer relationship trip and then the Mission of Healing trip within a 6 month period. All three combine to give you a great window into how each day on the trip draws to a close and thoughts on how this important relationship with the Salvadoran Lutheran Church can continue to evolve.
    47 min
  • In It For The Long Haul, Episode 2 Mission Of Healing 2023
    The February 2023 Mission of Healing trip continued a tradition of medical, health and wellness delegations to El Salvador that date back to 2005 for Unity and to 2000 for some of our Wisconsin and Minnesota partners.
    This is Episode 2 of a 3-part look at the history of MOH, the intricacy of planning for it, and the daily rush of being part of something so challenging and worthwhile.
    On this episode we’re joined by two travelers who’ve been in it for the long-haul, 20 total trips between them, Mike Gutzeit and Julie Hoesly. They in turn are joined by one of the 7 first-time travelers on the trip, Trisha Smith. The continued in-flow of new energy, mixed with experience has allowed us to remain committed as the lead congregation. This episode looks at afternoons…the challenges of the hottest part of the day, daily tear-down, and getting back to home-base in San Salvador.
    47 min
  • D1 X 2= ?
    A few decades back, when collegiate women’s sports were still in most people’s periphery, Susie Sprecher was playing for NCAA soccer championships at UW-Madison. Fast-forward a generation and one of her daughters, Kylie Sprecher, is competing at the highest of levels nationally, a Golden Eagle from Marquette. By the time Kylie arrives at MU, sports nutritionists, trainers and psychologists are on the scene. Same sport. Different worlds. So many unique and life-filled experiences. So much exposure to the challenges and pitfalls of such a singular focus on one part of your life. Listen in on a great conversation between mother and daughter, one generation of player to the next, and mostly just the wisdom of two people who’ve learned a lot from their journey through the world of Division 1 (D! in the title) sports.
    48 min

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