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Pastor Donald (PD) and Pastor Warren (PW or PDubs) local pastors in Palatine share some unscripted conversations regarding Faith Intersections sharing – where faith and daily life intersect, Digging Deeper in God’s Word, and Community Connections where fo

Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palatine, IL


    • May 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 121 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from PD and PDubs Unscripted

    Mobile Ordering, Loyalty Perks, and Life in Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 43:31


    P-Dubs and PD dive into the convenience (and chaos) of ordering food through apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats. They share real talk on the pros and cons of mobile ordering, what's actually worth it in rewards programs and loyalty perks, and how these apps are reshaping how we eat.Then, the conversation shifts to a more personal note: would you rather officiate a wedding or a funeral? PD and P-Dubs compare their experiences leading these major life events—some hilarious, some heartfelt—and reflect on what each one teaches us about life, faith, and community.If you're into tech talk, faith reflections, and real-life ministry moments, this episode has something for you.

    Deeper Dive - John 21

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 38:50


    In this powerful episode, P-Dubs and PD dive deep into the rich interaction between Jesus and His disciples in John 21, focusing especially on Jesus' restoration of Peter after the resurrection. This conversation unpacks the themes of redemption, calling, and trusting God's plan, helping us understand what it truly means to follow Jesus. Whether you're wrestling with your purpose or simply want to grow in your faith, this study encourages listeners to embrace their calling and trust the Lord when He calls.

    Special Guests: Olivia and Reese

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 32:06


    PD is joined by two Immanuel High School students for a powerful discussion on mental health, managing busy student life, and maintaining a strong faith amidst everyday challenges.

    Special Guest - Maggie Walsh w/Upcoming Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 39:43


    Maggie Walsh joins PD to discuss some upcoming events happening at Immanuel. And it ends with some random trivia.

    LINC Chicago w/Rev. Dave Ficken

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 58:50


    In this episode, hosts P-Dubs and PD sit down with Rev. Dave Ficken to talk about LINC Chicago, an organization dedicated to equipping, Christian entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders in diverse urban communities.Rev. Dave shares how LINC provides leadership development, community support, and ministry training to help local leaders thrive in the heart of the city. This episode offers valuable insight and inspiration.

    Immanuel Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 36:18


    PD is joined by Immanuel's Praise Team Director, Joe Latuszek to talk about social media and technology when it comes to Immanuel. If you want to see any of the videos mentioned on Instagram go to https://www.instagram.com/immanuelpalatine/

    Meschac St. Amour Updates on Habitat for Children Ministries

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 31:35


    Meschac St. Amour joins PD to give an update on what's going on with Habitat for Children Ministries.

    Night of Worship

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 40:15


    PD is joined by Immanuel's Praise Team leader, Joe Latuszek to discuss the upcoming Night of Worship at Immanuel on Thursday, March 13.

    Epiphany

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 26:26


    P-Dubs and PD talk about Epiphany and some of the readings that are read during the season of Epiphany.

    Finding Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 43:07


    P-Dubs and PD talk about community and community is different than in previous generations. They share thoughts of what they have seen and how it plays a role in the church.

    Christmas Favorites

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 37:31


    P-Dubs and PD discuss some of their favorite Christmas memories, family traditions, songs, and cookies.

    Palm Sunday in Advent?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 29:44


    We take a closer look at why one of the assigned readings for the first Sunday in Advent is Luke's account of Palm Sunday. And we take some time to discuss the text, Luke 19:28-40.

    Thanksgiving w/Special Guest: Maggie Walsh

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 33:34


    Maggie Walsh joins PD to talk about a smorgasbord of topics about Thanksgiving.

    Deeper Dive - Mark 10:17-31

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 46:30


    On this episode we take a deeper dive into Mark 10:17-31. We discuss the interaction with the rich man and the teaching moment with the disciples afterward.

    Pastor's Conference Reflections

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 31:36


    P-Dubs and PD reflect on their most recent Pastor's Conference that they attended. They shared about reaching out to those who don't know Christ and caring for people.

    We're Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 29:43


    *Please note we're having some issues with our microphones and the audio quality is not our normal quality* We're back! After a long hiatus, we're back with a new episode. We share about the various activities that took place over the summer months at Immanuel and look ahead to some of the events coming up at Immanuel.

    Reconciliation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 44:50


    P-Dubs and PD share about what they're learned at their latest Pastor's Conference. The topic of the conference was on the topic of reconciliation. They reflect on the reconciliation with God and with other people.

    Special Guest - Sydney Schilf

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 57:05


    P-Dubs and PD are glad to have P-Dubs' daughter, Sydney joining us on this episode. They start their discussion about the parable of the Lost Sheep. This leads Sydney into a discussion about mental health and feeling like the lost sheep.

    Special Guest - Cassandra Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 49:46


    On this episode we are joined by Cassandra Grace. She joins us to discuss God's sovereignty in the middle of suffering. Cassandra shares her journey though life and some of the struggles and how she has come to love God. https://www.cassandraspocket.net/

    Easter Hymns & Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 24:29


    On this episode we discuss various Easter hymns and songs. We share our thoughts about some of our favorites and how these are uplifting songs and hymns.

    Special Guest - Kevin Kindelin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 49:36


    P-Dubs and PD are joined by Immanuel member, Kevin Kindelin. Kevin just released a memoir about his life and his journey have his spinal cord injury when he was 19. He shares about his journey from the time of the injury and when he found out about Immanuel. You can buy his book on Amazon. It's called, "At Least I Tried" by Kevin Kindelin

    100th Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 36:55


    It's episode 100! P-Dubs and PD reflect on the past 2 years of recording their podcast. They share some behind the scenes stories of the podcast and the fun they have had while recording.

    Kevin, Doug, and Terry Talk 50's Plus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 40:14


    PD and P-Dubs are joined by Immanuel members, Kevin, Doug, and Terry to talk about 50's Plus. 50's Plus is a group of people over 50 that meet at Immanuel weekly, for devotions, fellowship, a meal, and a lot of fun. Terry shares about their upcoming event with Radio Players West on April 19. If your'e interested in checking out the Radio Players West please RSVP at schmoldt@comcast.net.

    Stages of Grief

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 42:08


    On this episode we discuss the stages of grief. We share about the fives stages of grief and share about our experiences when we have gone through a loss of a loved one. Here is a link to the article we discussed...https://www.healthline.com/health/stages-of-grief#are-there-5-or-7-stages

    Special Guests - Betty Franz and Meschac St. Amour

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 33:42


    PD is joined by lifelong Immanuel member, Betty Franz and recurring guest, Meschac St. Amour. Betty recently came back from a mission trip in Haiti to see what Meschac's mission in Haiti is doing. She shares stories about the trip and what she learned.

    Lent

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 30:50


    PDubs and PD talk about the season of Lent on this week's episode. They share stories about imposing ashes and the purpose for this season in the church year.

    The Rise of the Nones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 37:36


    This week PDubs and PD discuss the increase of one of the fastest growing religious affliation, "Nones." Nones are those that claim they have no religious affiliation. They share about results of some recent surveys about views of Nones.

    Life of a Pastor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 34:03


    PDubs and PD discuss what the daily life of a pastor is like. They share some of their favorite parts of ministry and some stories from their years in ministry.

    Answer to Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 37:09


    As we begin the new year it's easy to have fear. There are a lot of things that can cause us fear, yet with God we have no worry to fear or worry about what's happening in life.

    Deeper Dive - Luke 2 (Christmas Story)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 33:16


    PDubs and PD take a deeper dive into Luke 2:1-20. This is the familiar passage read on Christmas Eve. The go through the text and share some of their thoughts about what's going on in the reading.

    Christmas Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 35:48


    PDubs and PD are joined by Cheryl and Sarah White for a fun conversation about Christmas movies. They all share their favorite Christmas movies and discuss those along with many other Christmas movies.

    Special Guest - Rev. Jorge Mazariegos

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 47:59


    PDubs and PD are joined by Rev. Jorge Mazariegos of Vida y Fe Church of West Dundee, IL. Pastor Jorge shares about his journey to be a pastor growing up to Guatemala to helping out at a church in Aurora, and ultimately starting Vida y Fe Church. This is a great conversation about what God is doing through Pastor Jorge and his ministry.

    Special Guest - Nick the Mailman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 44:49


    PDubs and PD are joined by the church's mailman, Nick. Nick shares about life as a letter carrier and how he truly tries to be uplifting to all of his customers. Take time to get to know a regular in the church office, Nick the Mailman!

    Lessons from the Deer Stand

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 34:38


    With PDubs getting ready to head off to Wisconsin for his annual time in the woods for hunting season, he shares about some of the lessons he has learned in the deer stand.

    Deeper Dive - The Benediction

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 32:29


    PDubs and PD take a deeper dive into the Aaronic Benediction. They share what they learned at a pastor's conference a few years ago on this great way to end our church services.

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    Guest - Meschac St. Amour

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 30:33


    PD is joined by Meschac St. Amour to give an update on his ministry in Haiti. Meschac shares about some of the recent groups that have come to help the people in Haiti and shares an update about the medical facility they are looking to have up and running by January 2024.

    That's in the Bible

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 41:35


    PDubs and PD discuss an article about 11 different sayings that came originally from the Bible. They have a lot of fun and laughs as they discuss these different sayings. You may be shocked to hear some of them.

    Christianity's Five Most Countercultural Virtues

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 28:48


    PDubs and PD discuss an article from Relevant Magazine about the five most countercultural virtues of Christianity. They have a great conversation talking about this list.

    Special Guest - Joe Latuszek

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 49:23


    PDubs and PD are joined by Immanuel's interim praise team director, Joe Latuszek. They have a great conversation about planning sermons and connecting it to preparing to play music. Also, they discuss some of the goals of Immanuel's praise team.

    This is the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 29:03


    PDubs and PD have some fun talking about the different things celebrated on a given day. They also have a little discussion about one hit wonders. And they wrap up by talking about the reason we can have joy each day.

    ReEngage

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 38:19


    PDubs and PD start looking ahead to the upcoming sermon series in October. The sermon series will be looking to ReEngage with the concept of the One and the RE Campaign. They share about the importance of sharing the Gospel with those who don't know Jesus or walked away from the faith.

    Special Guest - Maggie Walsh Talking Ghosts and Hauntings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 33:54


    On this episode PD is joined by recurring guest, Maggie Walsh (M-Dubs). M-Dubs and PD discuss places in the northwest suburbs of Chicago that are supposedly haunted along with ghosts. This discussion leads into a Lutheran understanding of ghosts and haunted places.

    Back to School

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 42:19


    PDubs is back in studio with PD! PDubs and PD discuss memories they had from their experiences with the first day of school growing up. They also talk about the first day of school at Immanuel for the 2023-2024 school year as well as the Bible verse of the school year.

    Talking Vicarage w/Peter Frank

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 39:09


    PD is joined by one of his longest friends, Peter Frank. Peter just finished his vicarage (internship) at St. Stephens Lutheran Church in Hickory, NC. Peter shares about his vicarage and what he learned and PD shares stories from his vicarage at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Bartlesville, OK.

    Guest - AJ Weller

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 43:23


    PD is joined by his good friend an Immanuel alumni, AJ Weller. They discuss the three biggest issues they see facing the church.

    Guest - Dave Ficken of PLI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 47:40


    Today, PD is joined by Dave Ficken the North American Director of PLI. PD and Dave discuss sharing the gospel message of Jesus with others and some practical ways they have done that. Please note the audio for Dave is a little lower due to he was remote when recording.

    Into the Weeds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 35:41


    On this episode, we discuss the Parable of the Sower and look ahead a little to the Parable of the Weeds. We share some of our own gardening soil and what Jesus is talking about in the Parable of the Sower.

    7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming Christian

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 32:37


    On this episode we discuss on article from Relevant Magazine called, "7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming Christian." We discuss these 7 different things.

    Deeper Dive - Matthew 9:12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 28:43


    On this week's episode the guys take a deeper dive into Matthew 9:12. They also, share some of their own stories about going to the doctor and hospital.

    Faith Intersections - OU Women's Softball Team & Joe Mazzulla

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 33:48


    On this episode we discuss two recent sports press conferences. We first discuss the OU Women's Softball team on the press conference of three of the their players sharing about their faith. The second press conference is Boston Celtics Head Coach, Joe Mazzulla. Joe shares about how there is more then life then basketball.

    Immanuel's AV Team w/John Pejchl

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 36:26


    This week we're joined by John Pejchl. John's joins us to discuss Immanuel's AV team and how to get involved with the team. He also, gets PDubs and PD to have a spirited debate about the Cubs and White Sox.

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