Podcasts of the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Pastor Jennifer Shimota talks about campus ministry, synod vitality, and Holy Trinity Sunday. In this episode of What's The Word?, Pastor Jennifer Shimota sits down with host Gerson Mendoza-Hipolito. She shares how she stepped into an interim campus ministry role at Elon University while serving at Coble's Lutheran and why she still feels called to parish ministry. They explore the stories of ministry being shared across the synod and the surprising, spirit-led connections that happen beyond what's planned on the schedule. The conversation turns to what an "average" congregation looks like, why pew numbers shouldn't measure vitality, and how language about 'small churches' can shift. Finally, they discuss Holy Trinity Sunday, how worship and ministry are rooted in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and a few lighthearted church-life picks, from potlucks and hymns to underrated volunteer jobs and name tags. What's the Word? was recorded in May 2026 at Lenoir-Rhyne University during the North Carolina Synod Gathering, themed "Come and See. Go and Tell." nclutheran.org
In episode four of Keeping Up with the Youtherans, we hear from Kaitlyn Losh from St. John's in Salisbury. A lifelong Lutheran, Kaitlyn, reflects on how deep relationships, youth involvement, and a strong sense of belonging have shaped her faith, and emphasizes that noticing, welcoming, and building community are key to keeping young people connected to the church. Keeping up with the Youtherans features 10-minute or less episodes so you can hear from youth around the North Carolina Synod about what they think about this church and its future. Each episode has accompaniment Bible study to go with it that can be used with adults, youth, or intergenerationally.
In episode four of Keeping Up with the Youtherans, we hear from Mason Morton from Holy Comforter in Belmont. Mason describes growing up between competing faith messages, finding belonging through youth group, and urging churches to move beyond words toward genuine inclusion, honest conversations about mental health, and shared leadership with young people. Keeping up with the Youtherans features 10-minute or less episodes so you can hear from youth around the North Carolina Synod about what they think about this church and its future. Each episode has accompaniment Bible study to go with it that can be used with adults, youth, or intergenerationally.
In episode three of Keeping Up with the Youtherans, we hear from Rex Jones from Calvary in Morganton. Rex tells the story of being invited to church and how he experienced welcome from everyone! Keeping up with the Youtherans features 10-minute or less episodes so you can hear from youth around the North Carolina Synod about what they think about this church and its future. Each episode has accompaniment Bible study to go with it that can be used with adults, youth, or intergenerationally.
In episode two of Keeping Up with the Youtherans, we hear from Bradley English from Community in Christ in Cornelius. He talks about how nurturing his congregation has been to his faith and how that has helped him to grow as a leader. Keeping up with the Youtherans features 10-minute or less episodes so you can hear from youth around the North Carolina Synod about what they think about this church and its future. Each episode has accompaniment Bible study to go with it that can be used with adults, youth, or intergenerationally.
In episode one of Keeping up with the Youtherans, we hear from Hannah Meyer, our LYO Board president from First Lutheran in Greensboro. She talks about the many and various ways she has led in this church and how she is ready for this church to make room and listen to young leaders like her. Keeping up with the Youtherans features 10-minute or less episodes so you can hear from youth around the North Carolina Synod about what they think about this church and its future. Each episode has accompaniment Bible study to go with it that can be used with adults, youth, or intergenerationally.
Pastors Tim Brown, Tuhina Rasche, and Jason Chesnut reflect on Hebrews 9:23 – 10:18, for reading number 11 of Heartfelt Hebrews. Each year, the North Carolina Synod embarks on a summer bible reading plan. This year is Heartfelt Hebrews, a Bible reading journey through one of the most poetic, profound, and mysterious books in the New Testament. We don't know who wrote Hebrews or exactly who first heard it, but we do know this: it speaks powerfully into our lives today. With rich imagery, deep theological insight, and a bold reimagining of Old Testament traditions, Hebrews invites us to wonder, to wrestle, and to worship. Whether you've read it before or are encountering it for the first time, this is a chance to explore timeless questions about Jesus, faith, and community—together. Offered by the synod's Engage the Bible Ministry Team (a Book of Faith ministry), this journey through Scriptures will be our tenth summer together exploring a book of the Bible. Anam Cara (“soul friend” in Gaelic) is a new digital-first mission start in the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Pastor Rich Hogg is the pastor of St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Pastor Jack Russell is pastor of Living Waters Lutheran Church in Cherokee, North Carolina.
Brooke Watson-Summerour is a chaplain, seminarian at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, and candidate for word and service.
Chaplain John Connelly is a U.S. Navy Chaplain in the North Carolina Synod, active duty, currently serving in the Norfolk, Virginia area.
Pastor Kara Stewart is pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran in Mount Holly, North Carolina.
Welcome to Genesis Generations, the North Carolina Synod's 2023 Summer Bible Reading Plan! This study features writers - both clergy and lay - from across this synod. We give thanks for their contributions to this summer's journey into Genesis. Today we conclude part one of Genesis. Author: The Rev. Danielle DeNise - ELCA Director of Evangelical Mission in the North Carolina Synod. Voice Actor: Jonathan Schnibben
Welcome to Genesis Generations, the North Carolina Synod's 2023 Summer Bible Reading Plan! This Study features writers - both clergy and lay - from across this synod. We give thanks for their contributions to this summer's journey into Genesis. Today we continue with Gensis Chapter 25. Author: Julie Russell Voice Actor: Jonathan Schnibben
Welcome to Genesis Generations, the North Carolina Synod's 2023 Summer Bible Reading Plan! This Study features writers - both clergy and lay - from across this synod. We give thanks for their contributions to this summer's journey into Genesis. Today we continue with Genesis Chapter 24. Author: Bill Oelkers Voice Actor: Jonathan Schnibben
Welcome to Genesis Generations, the North Carolina Synod's 2023 Summer Bible Reading Plan! This Study features writers - both clergy and lay - from across this synod. We give thanks for their contributions to this summer's journey into Genesis. Today we continue with Genesis Chapter 22. Author: Dan Voelkert Voice Actor: Don Schwartz
Welcome to Genesis Generations, the North Carolina Synod's 2023 Summer Bible Reading Plan! This Study features writers - both clergy and lay - from across this synod. We give thanks for their contributions to this summer's journey into Genesis. Today we continue with Genesis Chapter 21 Author: Pastor Scott Berry Voice Actor: Don Schwartz
Welcome to Genesis Generations, the North Carolina Synod's 2023 Summer Bible Reading Plan! This study features writers - both clergy and lay - from across this synod. We give thanks for their contributions to this summer's journey into Genesis. Today we continue with Genesis Chapter 18. Author: Kimberly Dunbar Voice Actor: April Schnibben
Welcome to Genesis Generations, the North Carolina Synod's 2023 Summer Bible Reading Plan! This study features writers - both clergy and lay - from across this synod. We give thanks for their contributions to this summer's journey into Genesis. Today we continue with Genesis Chapter 17. Author: Pastor Peter Brown Voice Actor: Don Schwartz
Welcome to Genesis Generations, the North Carolina Synod's 2023 Summer Bible Reading Plan! This study features writers - both clergy and lay - from across this synod. We give thanks for their contributions to this summer's journey into Genesis. Today we continue with Genesis Chapter 16. Author: Pastor Jennifer Ginn Voice Actor: April Schnibben
Welcome to Genesis Generations, the North Carolina Synod's 2023 Summer Bible Reading Plan! This study features writers - both clergy and lay - from acorss this synod. We give thanks for their contributions to this summer's journey into Genesis. Today we continue with Gensis Chapter 12. Author: Pastor John Locke and Anna Lisa Locke Voice Actor: Jonathan Schnibben
Welcome to Genesis Generations, the North Carolina Synod's 2023 Summer Bible Reading Plan! This study features writers - both clergy and lay - from across this synod. We give thanks for their contributions to this summer's journey into Genesis. Today we continue with Genesis Chapter 11. Author: Julie Arndt Voice Actor: Jen Heilemann
Welcome to Genesis Generations, the North Carolina Synod's 2023 Summer Bible Reading Plan! This Study features writers - both clergy and lay - from across this synod. We give thanks for their contributions to this summer's journey into Genesis. Today we continue with Genesis Chapters 6, 8, & 9. Author: The Rev. Dr. Mark Ellingsen Voice Actor: Jonathan Schnibben
Welcome to Genesis Generations, the North Carolina Synod's 2023 Summer Bible Reading Plan! This study features writers - both clergy and lay - from acorss this synod. We give thanks for their contributions to this summer's journey into Genesis. Today we continue with Genesis Chapter 4. Author: Thomas Johnston Voice Actor: Jonathan Schnibben
Welcome to Genesis Generations, the North Carolina Synod's 2023 Summer Bible Reading Plan! This study features writers - both clergy and lay - from across this synod. We give thanks for their contributions to this summer's journey into Genesis. Today we continue with Genesis Chapter 3. Author: Pastor Laura Wind Voice Actor: Jen Heilemann
Welcome to Genesis Generations, the North Carolina Synod's 2023 Summer Bible Reading Plan! This study features writers - both clergy and lay - from across this synod. We give thanks for their contributions to this summer's journey into Genesis. Today we continue with chapter 2! Author: The Rev. Dr. C. Pierson Shaw, Jr. Voice Actor: The Rev. Jonathan A. Schnibben, Senior Pastor Grace Lutheran Church, Hendersonville, NC
Welcome to Genesis Generations, the North Carolina Synod's 2023 Summer Bible Reading Plan! This study features writers - both clergy and lay - from across this synod. We give thanks for their contributions to this summer's journey into Genesis. Today we continue with Genesis Chapter 1. Author: The Rev. Dr. Mary Hinkle Shore Voice Actor: Jen Heilemann
Welcome to Genesis Generations, the North Carolina Synod's 2023 Summer Bible Reading Plan! This study features writers - both clergy and lay - from across this synod. We give thanks for their contributions to this summer's journey into Genesis. Today we begin with an introduction. Author: The Rev. Dr. Alfredo Oviedo; Assistant to the Bishop in the North Carolina Synod Voice Actor: The Rev. Jonathan Schnibben; Senior Pastor, Grace Lutheran Church Hendersonville, NC
Karen Battle, member of Advent Lutheran in Charlotte, joins Pastor Phil Tonnesen to discuss Isaiah 43:19 and the new things God is doing her life and community. Music: Windswept by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4629-windswept License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license This podcast was recorded at the 2022 North Carolina Synod Gathering at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC.
Matt Hansen, NC Synod Candidate and member of St. Andrew, Andrews, joins Pastor Phil Tonnesen to discuss Isaiah 43:19 and how God is doing a new thing through his call to ministry. Music: Windswept by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4629-windswept License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license This podcast was recorded at the 2022 North Carolina Synod Gathering at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC.
Skip Downs, member of St. John's in Hudson, NC, joins Pastor Phil Tonnesen to talk about the new things God is doing in his life and in his congregation. Music: Windswept by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4629-windswept License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license This podcast was recorded at the 2022 North Carolina Synod Gathering at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC.
Pastor Nikkeya Berryhill, associate pastor at Christ the King, Cary and mission developer in the triangle area, joins Pastor Phil Tonnesen to discuss Isaiah 43:19 and how God is doing a new thing through her call to ministry. Music: Windswept by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4629-windswept License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license This podcast was recorded at the 2022 North Carolina Synod Gathering at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC.
Kai Thurow, Outreach & Family Ministry Coordinator at St. Philip, Raleigh and former Director of Youth & Family Ministries at Good Shepherd, Mount Holly, joins Pastor Phil Tonnesen to discuss Isaiah 43:19. Music: Windswept by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4629-windswept License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license This podcast was recorded at the 2022 North Carolina Synod Gathering at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC.
Pastor Phil Tonnesen sits down with Tom Eure, musician and member of Morning Star, Matthews. They discuss Isaiah 43:19 and the new things God is doing in his life, congregation, and community. Music: Windswept by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4629-windswept License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license This podcast was recorded at the 2022 North Carolina Synod Gathering at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, N.C.
Pastor Phil Tonnesen sits down with Sylvia Black, Synod Council member and member of Holy Trinity, Chapel Hill. They discuss Isaiah 43:19 and the new things God is doing in her life, congregation, and community. Music: Windswept by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4629-windswept License:https://filmmusic.io/standard-license This podcast was recorded at the 2022 North Carolina Synod Gathering at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory,
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