The CLB Forge Podcast

Low Anthropology with David Zahl, a Joint Podcast with GFG and BW In this episode, Grace for the Grind and Beautifully Woven team up to interview David Zahl.  David Zahl is the author of the book “Low Anthropology.”  He is passionate about communicating deep theological truths in a way we can all understand.  In this podcast, David shares why he wrote the book. We talk about what anthropology is and how our understanding of that frames the way we see the world and people. We talk about why a high anthropology divides but a low anthropology unites and how this helps us love our neighbor.  “Low Anthropology” is the book WMCLB is using for our cohorts this fall. It was also one of the books that was given as a resource to all of our leaders at the Elevate youth convention.  https://mbird.com https://mbird.com/shop/books/low-anthropology/  (Link to the book, you can also find it on Amazon.)  https://clbforge.org/all-podcasts/ wmclb.org

"Live Podcast with Grace for the Grind and Beautifully Woven. Karen, Heather, Dan and Mike sit down at Biennial 2024 for our first live podcast event! In this episode we field questions from our live audience on the spot. The questions ranged from “what are our most embarrassing ministry moments?”, “are the Stenberg's hoping for another baby?”, “does God control everything in my life and if so does that mean I can't make my own decisions?”, to “what are some things we do to build healthy culture in our churches?” We have a lot of laughs as well as a few serious thoughts on this episode.  A big thanks to O'Crepe who catered our event! WMCLB Website: https://www.wmclb.org Oh Crepe Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094325597247" Grace for the Grind: https://clbforge.org/all-podcasts/

Daniel and Mike sit down with Terry Foss for a three part mini-series discussing 6 stages of burn out.   www.Likewiseworship.com Books mentioned in this podcast:  Dr Wes Beavies - Let's Talk About Ministry Burnout Steve Cuss - Managing Leadership Anxiety Christopher Ash - Zeal Without Burnout

Daniel and Mike sit down with Terry Foss for a three part mini-series discussing 6 stages of burn out.   Books mentioned in this podcast:  Dr Wes Beavies - Let's Talk About Ministry Burnout Steve Cuss - Managing Leadership Anxiety

Daniel and Mike sit down with Terry Foss for a three part mini-series discussing 6 stages of burn out.   Books mentioned in this podcast:  Dr Wes Beavies - Let's Talk About Ministry Burnout Steve Cuss - Managing Leadership Anxiety

Dan and Karen sit down with church planters Carl and Emily Juhl to talk about what life and ministry look like for them in Lincoln, ND. There were audio difficulties while recording this episode.

Daniel and Mike chat with Sean McDowell and Mark Johannesen about one of the tracks being offered Saturday June 8th for the day of equipping in conjunction with the 2024 biennial conversation concentrating on “Partnering in Mission”

In this episode Daniel and Mike sit down with Elroy to pick his brain about Bivocational ministry.  

Our first ever cross over podcast with our sister podcast Beautifully Woven!  Karen and Mike sit down and talk with Carol and Ashley from Bloom to hear more about their ministry and how it is impacting women in their area.  https://bloomforwomen.org/

Daniel and Mike chat with Brandon Pangman, Director of North America Missions, about the importance of utilizing the events your church is offering to invite people to future events in order to continue building community. 

In this episode Daniel Ryan and Mike discuss Easter. What do their service look like, how are they different from other services (if at all), and what are some important things to look out for. What have you done in your church during Easter that you've seen have an impact? 

In this episode Daniel Ryan and Mike discuss Holy Week and all the events encompassed during that busy time. What activities does your church do to celebrate this important week in the church calendar? 

In this episode Daniel Ryan and Mike discuss what outreach event their churches do during Easter. We'd love to hear what your churches do during this holiday season to interact with the community around you. 

In this episode Daniel Ryan and Mike discuss what event their churches do during advent. They talk about shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, and Lenten service. What season activities does your church do during Lent?  Articles mentioned in this podcast. https://www.1517.org/articles/bringing-a-heifer-to-church-a-different-perspective-on-ash-wednesday

Daniel, Ryan, and Mike talk all about the importance of rest. With this in mind Grace for the Grind will be taking a break for the month of December. We will see you all with new episodes in January.  Books Mentioned in this episode: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer Have a Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!!!

What is it like to transition in ministry? Mike and Ryan sit down with Jon Ronnevik, as he reflects on his transition from a church he loves to a new opportunity that God has called he and his family to. Books mentioned in this episode: A Change of Pastors ... and How it Affects Change in the Congregation by Loren Mead  Saying Goodbye: A Time of Growth for Congregations and Pastors by Edward White

Ryan and Mike sat down with Kristina Barkey to discuss the difficult topic of human trafficking. Kristina along with a number of others led a conference on this subject at Hillside last month.  This podcast highlights what took place during the conference and the impact they pray it will have moving forward. 

Daniel and Mike talk with Luke Kjolhaug about church membership. 

Daniel and Mike talk with Brad Hoganson, President of Hillcrest Lutheran Academy, about his new podcast endeavor. After listening to this episode, be sure to head over to their page and give it a listen also!!!!!

Daniel Ryan and Mike talk all about planning for Christmas, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Adam. Which services do you have at your church? What do you look forward to the most? 

Daniel Ryan and Mike talk all about planning for advent. What are your plans? What new things would you like to try? Let us know in the comments 

Daniel and Mike interviewed Matt Rieniets and Paul Fauquet about the block party their church, Rock of Ages, held to build community with their neighbors in Seattle, Washington.

In this episode Daniel, Ryan, and Mike talk all about the many missional opportunities we have going into the thanksgiving season. We'd love to hear how your church celebrates Thanksgiving and what events you do to love on your neighbors.

In this episode Daniel, Ryan, and Mike discuss the outreach opportunities our churches have around Halloween.  Give it a listen and let us know what you think. We'd love to hear how your church gets out in the community during this season. 

In today's episode we broadcast the seminary opening service. Roger Olson brings the Word and President Larson installs the new seminary President Dr. Troy Tysdal.   

WMCLB Special Episode Karen and Barbara jump into talking about studying scripture in context. This is a great thing to understand whether you are leading a study or reading scripture on your own.  Barbara also shares about how impactful reading through the whole Bible has been on her life. She lets us know about an app that has a reading plan to help you read through the whole Bible. Link here: Bible.com 

WMCLB Special Episode Karen talks with Barbara about Leading a Bible Study. What to look for when choosing a study, what aids to help in leading and how to disciple and engage new leaders in Bible Study. It's not always easy but it's worth it!

WMCLB Special Episode Karen Stenberg  interviews Michael Natale and Daniel Stenberg to talk about law and gospel in preparing a Bible Study.

WMCLB Special Episode Our “Leading a Bible Study” podcast series has been dropping each Tuesday! This is our first episode where Karen Stenberg interviews Alexa Fraser. We talk about where to get started, why Alexa started this project and why it's important to get together to study God's Word.

Dan and Ryan interview newly engaged couple Ellie and Matthias who will soon be heading into the Chadian mission field. 

Ryan, Dan, and Mike continue on with their Law Gospel series this time discussing Evangelism. 

Ryan, Dan, and Mike continue on with their Law Gospel series this time discussing visiting people. 

Dan and Ryan talk to Paul and Alexa Fraser about their call to the mission field in Japan.

Dan and Mike speaks with Dan Venberg who shares the exciting news that the Lutheran Brethren will continue to send missionaries to Japan.

Kjirsti, Karen and Lindsay reluctantly join Ryan, Daniel and Mike for an anniversary episode. 

Dan and Mike talk with Dr Daniel Berge, New Testament professor at the Lutheran Brethren Seminary to get all the available details regarding the A.A Peterson Lectureship.

Dan and Mike chat with Brandon Pangman, the new Director of North American Mission (NAM) to hear his vision and passion for his new role. 

Dan and Mike have a conversation with Bruce Stumbo as he prepares for his thirds (and final?) retirement. We discuss what it's like to retire but never fully leave ministry. 

Dan and Mike sit down with Roger Viksnes to talk all about the upcoming Rooted gap year program launching at Tuscarora.  For more information check out their website: https://www.tuscarora.org/rooted

Dan and Mike sit down with Karen Stenberg, co-director of women's ministry, to talk about the new video series the WMCLB will be offering. 

Ryan, Daniel, and Mike continue on in their series discussing Law and Gospel. In this episode they focus on Exegisis. What is it? And how can we utilize it effectively to further the Kingdom of God. 

Daniel, Ryan, and Mike start a new series on Law and Gospel. In this episode they lay a foundation to build off of. 

Ryan and Mike sit down with Joel and Winston to talk all about New Hope Christian Camp and how God was able to use an incredibly difficult situation and transform it for His Glory. 

In this episode Dan and Mike interview Jeremy Wilson, the pastor at the LB church in Nampa, Idaho, all about the exciting week planned for this summer at the Lutheran Brethren Church of Nampa Family Bible Camp!!! 

 In this episode Mike and Ryan talk with Greg Anderson about Inspiration Point: their many ministries and what the transition was like to their new location. 

 In this episode Mike and Ryan talk with Andrew Carlson about Hastings Lake Bible Camp and their ministry there.

In this episode Mike and Ryan talk with Adam, Jennifer, Kari about what's happening at Warm Beach this summer.

In this episode (recorded at Tuscarora) Ryan and Mike sit down with Lindsay, Pete, and Sara to get a glimpse into the ministries offered at Tuscarora.

In this episode Dan and Ryan talk with the Kittelson's about their ministry in Taiwan and get some helpful pointers from them as they prepare to retire and return to the states.

In this episode Dan, Mike, and Ryan have a discussion on culture. What is church culture and why should we be aware of it?

In this episode Dan, Mike, and Ryan talk about the name change and then have a conversation about community