Join Pastor Aaron Layne (aka PAL) for some faith and fun at the intersection of real life and belief. Meet ministers and lay people alike as PAL interviews people from all over about their faith, ministry, and life... as well as some sermons and terrible dad jokes.
Hear the sermon of Patricia Davenport, bishop of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the ELCA, offered at the 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly in Columbus, Ohio, which concluded on August 12 at the Greater Columbus (Ohio) Convention Center.
When the ELCA National Youth Gathering was postponed and then canceled, the youth group at AdventELC was left to wonder how faith and fun were going to intersect with their summer. What the staff came up with was a MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR! While the parents and staff knew the destination, the youth had no idea! Hear about their journey of faith, hope, and mishaps on this episode of Hangout 4 Hope.
Reflecting on the 17th anniversary of his ordination into the Ministry of Word and Sacrament, join PAL (Pastor Aaron Layne) in a conversation with former classmate and friend Pastor Julie Hutson (Director of Contextual Education at Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University) as they talk about what it means to have and follow a "call" to ministry.
Join Pastor Aaron as he talks with Jenny and Morgan from Hopewood Outdoors, also known as Lutheran Outdoor Ministries in Ohio (LOMO) about what Christian Summer Camping is and why it is important. Find out more about Hopewood Outdoors at hopewoodoutdoors.org.
In the face of mass shootings and tragedies in the world, what is the Good News? What does God call us to, as the people of God, in a time like this? Scripture can be helpful because it has a LOT to say about violence and protecting the most vulnerable among us. Sermon on YouTube at https://youtu.be/we202ipfAp8 Follow Pastor Hansen on Twitter at @rev_david
What's your Promised Land? Is it the land that God promised Abraham in Genesis 12? Is it heaven? Is it Florida? Explore this question with Pastor Aaron Layne (PAL) who uses Toby Mac's song "Promised Land" for help.
In an effort to promote and advocate for racial justice within the Church and the world, the Southern Ohio Synod for the ELCA and AdventELC.org hosted an ecumenical worship service on May 1, 2022 at 4:00pm that was planned by the Synod Race Relations Team with the theme: Consecrated for the Call to Unity in Baptism: Practicing What We Preach. Bishop Gregory Palmer of the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church preaches a lovingly fiery sermon which we think you'll enjoy. More about the Southern Ohio Synod of the ELCA at southernohiosynod.org. More about Bishop Palmer and the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church at westohioumc.org. More about Advent Lutheran Church in Columbus, Ohio at adventelc.org.
In this episode Jaren Summers, Master of Divinity student at Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University tells the story about his call to become a Pastor as well as offering some reflections on time as a student at Advent Lutheran Church.
Death is a common experience of life. All who lived in the past died. Every one of us now living will die sooner or later. What makes Jesus' death different? Join Pastor Aaron as he explores that question in this episode.
Leonardo da Vinci's painting of the Last Supper has riveted the minds of the world for centuries. Yet this depiction of the Last Supper, like many others, is quite inaccurate when it comes to the actual setting of the Last Supper. Join Pastor Aaron as he explains what he learned while in the Holy Land just a few weeks ago about how the seating arrangement of the Last Supper really was. Also, PAL gives his take on a sermon inspired by Nadia Bolz-Webber.
Join us for a GREAT conversation with PAL and Rev. Grant Eckhart of Jacob's Porch as we talk about building on what's old as God is making something new!
Missed opportunities can leave a bruise on both the heart and the reputation. Listen as the Rev. Dr. Brenda Buckwell delivers a message about the disciple of Jesus usually referred to as "Doubting Thomas", missed opportunities moving on.
Welcome to Hangout 4 Hope! In this episode Pastor Aaron Layne (PAL) introduces himself, the podcast, AND you will hear PAL's sermon from Palm Sunday!