The Disciples' Mic

On this weeks episode, Sarah and Pastor Andrew sit down and discuss who is better at Top Golf, what their favorite time of day is, and wrap up their discussion about their Bible Brackets. This week, be thinking through what step you can take in order to share who God is in your life to those around you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-disciples-mic/message

On this weeks episode, Sarah and Pastor Andrew sit down and catch up, discuss what their Roman Empire is, and talk through the different books of the Bible and how they fit into the big God story. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-disciples-mic/message

*We're kidding. We can never explain God's timing. But on this weeks episode, Sarah and Pastor Daniel sit down and discuss his opinions on coffee temperature, which fictional character he'd like to meet, and how trust God's timing in all seasons. If you are struggling with God's timing in your own life, rest in the truth that because of God, you are enough. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-disciples-mic/message

On this weeks episode, Sarah and Pastor Daniel sit down and discuss his daughters future career as a basketball star, who their fairy godparents would be, and take a look at the different covenants (or promises) that are made through out scripture. While these covenants were made thousands of years ago, take some time praying this week of what these covenants mean to you as a follower of Jesus. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-disciples-mic/message

On this weeks episode, Sarah and Pastor Andrew sit down and discuss how his Christmas was, how many owls they'd have to see before they knew something was wrong, and how to read the book of Psalms as they dive into Psalm 119. Spend some time this week in God's Word seeing how God is for you and he loves you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-disciples-mic/message

On this weeks episode, Sarah and Pastor Daniel sit down and discuss how terrible she is in the morning, which Disney character they'd be friends with, and unpack what the Theology of the Cross means as we dive into a new sermon series at Woodbury Lutheran called That is NOT What is Written. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-disciples-mic/message

On this weeks episode, Pastor Daniel and Pastor Andrew sit down with Sarah and test her knowledge of sports. Will she surprise everyone with her vast sports knowledge or will she live up to everyone's expectations and know absolutely nothing? Check out this episode to find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-disciples-mic/message

On this weeks episode, Sarah sits down with Pastor Daniel and Pastor Andrew and discuss Christmas lights, which part of their life they'd go back and rewatch, and some of the messianic prophecies the are found in the Old Testament and how they're fulfilled in the New Testament. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-disciples-mic/message

On this weeks episode, Sarah and Pastor Andrew sit down with Pastor Tim (Care Pastor of Woodbury Lutheran Church) and talk about which sport they'd get rid of, Sarah's inability to transition between topics, and how to navigate the Holiday season when you might feel less than joy-filled. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-disciples-mic/message

On today's episode, Sarah, Pastor Andrew, Pastor Daniel, and special guest Jon sit down and discuss their Thanksgiving "hot takes", what thankfulness looks like as followers of Jesus, and how to extend that thankfulness beyond Thanksgiving. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-disciples-mic/message

On this weeks episode, Sarah and Pastor Daniel sit down with Sarah's brother Jon and discuss which sport they'd instantly want to be good at, how Jon lives as a disciple of Jesus at his job, and how we can point people to the cross by showing up and doing life with people. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-disciples-mic/message

On the season premiere of The Disciples' Mic, Sarah, Pastor Andrew, and Pastor Daniel sit down and discuss how their past few months have been, what organization they would be in charge of, and unpacking WLC's new sermon series: (en)Counter Culture. As you listen to this episode, be thinking through these questions: Are you afraid of the culture and seeking to run away from it? Are you angry at the culture and looking to fight against it? How can you follow Jesus and live within the culture but be a witness in your own context to it? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-disciples-mic/message

On the season two finale, Sarah and Pastor Andrew sit down and discuss her golf game, their favorite conversations from season two, and they bring in a special surprise guest to discuss where the podcast is heading next season! Look for the third season to drop this fall! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-disciples-mic/message

On this weeks episode, Sarah and Pastor Andrew sit down and discuss the best place to take a nap, which movie universe they'd live in, and they take a look at the post resurrection appearances in the book of John. As we continue on in this sermon series on the book of John, think about the people in your life that need to hear how about who God is in your life. It doesn't have to be anything too intimidating but instead telling stories about why you believe. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-disciples-mic/message

On today's episode, Sarah and Pastor Andrew sit down and discuss what their self portraits would look like, which movie they can watch on repeat, and take a look at Jesus' 'I Am' statements in the gospel of John. As you listen to this episode, be thinking of which 'I Am' statement you need to hear the most in your life right now. Also, there's still time! Make a plan to read the book of John by the time summer ends. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-disciples-mic/message

On this weeks episode, Sarah and Pastor Andrew sit down and discuss which animals would be cutest if they were little, what movie they can watch over and over again, and they take a look at Jesus' miracles that are laid out in the book of John. Here at Woodbury Lutheran Church, we're spending the summer diving into the book of John during our weekend services. We want to challenge you to read the book of John along with us and see how God reveals himself to you through the miracles and the "I Am" statements laid out in this book. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-disciples-mic/message

On the second part of this two part episode, Sarah and Pastor Andrew sit down and discuss the Twilight Universe, the amount of costumes Sarah owns, and continue to dive into the most googled questions about Christianity. As you're listening to the episode, be thinking of who you can talk to with your questions about following Jesus and reach out to them. Because as we say all the time, life is done better together. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-disciples-mic/message

On the first part of this two part episode, Sarah and Pastor Andrew sit down and discuss the $2 bill, what jobs they'd have if they weren't church workers, and they take a look at the most googled questions about Christianity and following Jesus. As you listen to this episode, think of questions you may have about the Bible or following Jesus and invite trusted people to dive into these questions together. Because after all, life is better together. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-disciples-mic/message

On this weeks episode, Sarah and Pastor Andrew sit down and discuss who they'd eat dinner with, Pastor Andrew's ties with literal vikings, and they dive into the Fruits of the Spirit. As you're listening to this episode, be thinking of the areas of your life that need growth and the areas that need proving. Then, figure out how you can invite God and trusted people into that process. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-disciples-mic/message

On this weeks episode, Sarah and Pastor Andrew sit down and discuss their childhood irrational fears, how they mess up common church phrases, and take a look at the different stories in the New Testament of Jesus appearing to people after he rose from the dead. The tomb is empty! Be thinking through and praying about what the resurrection means to you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-disciples-mic/message

On this shorter episode of The Disciples' Mic, Sarah and Pastor Andrew discuss furniture, musical instruments, and break down what happens on each day during Holy Week. As we get closer and closer to Easter and spend time journeying with Jesus to the cross, be thinking about what all of this means to you and don't jump directly to Easter but instead, live in the in tension of those final days that Jesus was on this earth before he died and rose again. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-disciples-mic/message

On the second part of this two part episode, Sarah and Pastor Andrew sit-down with Pastor Tom (Senior Pastor of WLC) and Pastor Dean (Oak Hill Campus Pastor) and discuss how the develop the sermon series that are used for Woodbury Lutheran. Over the course of this episode, Sarah and Pastor Andrew discuss random word generators, who would survive in the wilderness the best, and the group discusses how to take the challenges we receive in weekend sermons and put them in action. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-disciples-mic/message

On this special two part episode of the Disciples' Mic, Sarah and Pastor Andrew sit down with Pastor Tom (Senior Pastor of WLC) and Pastor Dean (Oak Hill Campus pastor) and discuss if they'd rather fight horse-sized ducks or duck-sized horses, the best random question Pastor Tom has been asked, and how much planning, brainstorming, and praying goes into the sermon series at Woodbury Lutheran Church. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-disciples-mic/message

On this weeks episode, Sarah and Pastor Andrew sit down and discuss which music genre they'd listen to for the rest of their lives, what Olympic they'd compete in, and mix it up a bit and deep dive into Matthew 16:13-28 where Jesus asks his disciples, "Who do you say I am?" As you listen to this weeks episode, spend some time reflecting on this passage in Matthew and be thinking of your answer to this question: Who do you say Jesus is? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-disciples-mic/message

On this weeks episode, Sarah and Pastor Andrew sit down and discuss if they'd rather go to the future or back in the past, Sarah's love of the band Hanson, and the four different types of love that are laid out in the Bible. As you listen to this episode, be thinking of the differences in these types of love and think of the people who specifically fall into the Philio (or brotherly) type of love. Reach out to them this week and share with them what you appreciate about them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-disciples-mic/message

On this weeks episode, Sarah and Pastor Andrew sit down and discuss which article of clothing they'd be, Pastor Andrew's new podcast idea, and how resilience shows up in our younger generations. As we wrap up this Resilient sermon series at Woodbury Lutheran Church, spend some time thinking back, reflecting, and praying through areas of your life where you've experienced resilience and how God has shown up for you in the midst of those seasons. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-disciples-mic/message

On today's episode, Sarah and Pastor Andrew sit down with Pastor Dean, Oak Hill Campus Pastor and discuss which animals they would domesticate, Sarah's dislike of escape rooms, and how, because of God, we are resilient. We are currently in our Resilient sermon series and if you'd like work through the Resilient Survival Guide, go to info.wlc.church. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-disciples-mic/message

On this episode of The Disciples' Mic, Sarah and Pastor Andrew sit down with Addie, founder of Illuminate Counseling and talk through how they feel about the different seasons of the year, what they'd add/take away, and how to show up for each other better a time where life feels very hectic and full. As you listen to this episode, be thinking of people in you life that you can reach out to just to say hi but also be thinking of how you may need to show up better for yourself in the midst of the post-holiday season. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-disciples-mic/message

On this episode, Sarah and Pastor Andrew sit down and discuss couch arms vs. laser eyes, Advent, and how God sees us and is with us in our seasons of waiting. As we get closer to Jesus' birth, spend some time thinking through and praying about what it means to wait and look for ways that God is present in this season of waiting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-disciples-mic/message

On this episode, Sarah and Pastor Andrew sit down and discuss things that make them irrationally angry, Christmas movies, and what real joy looks like. As you listen to this episode, be thinking of what real, true, biblical joy looks like for you right now and how you can thank God for that. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-disciples-mic/message

On this episode of the podcast, Sarah and Pastor Andrew sit down and discuss how hard it is to have long legs, what type of food they'd live in, and dive into the book of Philippians. Take some time this week to read the book of Philippians and see what God may be saying to you through that book. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-disciples-mic/message

On this episode, Sarah and Pastor Andrew sit down and discuss which social media platform they'd be, if AirTags are worth it, and discuss the Called sermon series. As you listen to this episode, think about these two things: 1. Who are you called to spend time with? 2. As you look at this Disciple Life we're talking about, which of these three parts do you need to work on: Finding my identity in Jesus Becoming more like Him Inviting others to do the same --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-disciples-mic/message

On this episode of The Disciples' Mic, Sarah and Andrew sit down and talk about which animal part they'd add to their body, where we're heading in season 2, and how no matter who we are or what we've experienced, we all have stories to tell of God's faithfulness and his goodness in our lives. Also, did we mention the audio is better this time? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-disciples-mic/message

In the season two premiere of The Disciples' Mic, you'll join Sarah as she gets to know her new co-host, Pastor Andrew Asp, campus pastor at Concordia Academy. In this episode, you'll hear more about Andrew, his connections with Woodbury Lutheran Church, and learn his opinions on the most ridiculous things from pools of Jell-O to which kids show he would live in. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-disciples-mic/message

There are many Bible verses that people use all the time, and yet, they aren't saying what people think they are. On this episode, Sarah and Daniel close season 1 of The Disciples' Mic by going through each of the top misused Bible verses, looking at what many people think they are saying, and then diving into Scripture and discovering what these verses are actually seeking to communicate. At the end, Sarah sends her farewell to Daniel as he steps away from The Disciples' Mic to head back for his final year of Seminary. However, there is a special surprise at the end for who will be taking his place in season 2 that you will not want to miss! --------------------------------

Christians always say that they are disciples of Jesus, but what does that actually mean? How does your life change when you are a disciple following Jesus? On this episode, Sarah and Daniel sit down with Brad Miller, Director of Discipleship and Reach at Woodbury Lutheran Church. You will hear about where Brad's passion for missions and reaching the lost came from, what he believes make up the three components of being a disciple of Jesus, and how you can discover this incredible "life" that Jesus is calling you to live as his disciple. --------------------------------

What is the key to enduring the challenges that arise in marriage? On this episode, Sarah and Daniel sit down with Jane Dibbern, longtime member of WLC who also happens to be Sarah's mother. Jane will share about the ministry path that God has led her on, her passion for helping couples through pre-marriage counseling, and the keys that she sees to having a marriage that can navigate the challenges and hardships that will arise. --------------------------------

We all know what the 3rd Commandment is. "Remember the Sabbath Day." Experience Sabbath rest. However, what does that look like in today's culture that worships how busy you are and how much you are getting done? In this episode, Sarah and Daniel sit down to discuss the topic for the sermon series at WLC called "The 2 Commandments." You will hear Sarah and Daniel lament their own struggles with Sabbath rest, how America's culture only perpetuates this problem, and what steps we can each take to start to experience this gift that God has for us in the 3rd Commandment. --------------------------------

How do we start to address this widespread problem of a lack of leaders in the church? On this episode, Sarah and Daniel sit down with Ben Griffin, Executive Director of LINC, a nonprofit whose mission is to raise up and empower local ministry leaders to reach their God-given potential. You will hear how, despite ministry being the last thing he wanted to do, God gave Ben a clear call to go into it, the process that led to Ben planting the church called The Alley, the transition to working for LINC and what that organization does, and how the church can start to address this problem of a lack of leaders being raised up. --------------------------------

What role should technology play in the church's mission of advancing the Gospel? On this episode, Sarah and Daniel sit down with James Bogert, the Multisite Technical Director at Woodbury Lutheran Church. You will hear how God used James' early passion for tech to lead him to using it in ministry, the crazy last year that James and his family went through, what it's like being in a role that is so important yet often goes unnoticed, and the role that he sees tech playing in the future of ministry going forward. --------------------------------

How can we serve our community without seeking something in return? On this episode, Sarah and Daniel sit down to discuss Woodbury Lutheran Church's weekend sermon series, "7 Easy Ways to Derail the Church," looking at another way we can derail our church which is ignoring your community. We discuss the importance of the church being involved in their local community and how we can all serve our communities without any hidden agendas. --------------------------------

On this episode, Sarah and Daniel sit down with Andree Payares, worship leader at the Valley Creek campus of Woodbury Lutheran Church. You will hear Andree's incredible testimony of what life was like for him growing up amidst the turmoil happening in Columbia, the challenges that he faced choosing between soccer and music, what the transition was like moving from Columbia to America, and how God used Andree's journey to transform his relationship with Jesus. --------------------------------

The Gospel is the most exciting news we could have, and yet, sharing it with others is something that most followers of Jesus struggle with. On this episode, Sarah and Daniel sit down to discuss Woodbury Lutheran Church's weekend sermon series, "7 Easy Ways to Derail the Church," looking at the way of derailing the church that many of us can fall into: not talking about Jesus. We discuss why sharing our faith can be such an intimidating thing, the secret that the early church of Acts used to preach the Gospel with boldness, and how we can all be more confident in sharing our faith with those around us. --------------------------------

After high school, we see the highest drop off of individuals away from the church. What is the cause of this? What can the church do to reverse this trend? On this episode, Sarah and Daniel sit down with Luke Symmank, son of Joel Symmank, who is finishing up as a student at Concordia Wisconsin and planning to attend Concordia Seminary to become a pastor. You will hear about what is what like for Luke growing up as a church worker's kid, what aspects of WLC were the most helpful in his growth with his relationship with Jesus, the best faith advice Luke has for someone about to head off to college in a new place, and how the church can better meet the needs of the difficult-to-reach young adult demographic. --------------------------------

What if God can use the unexpected turns in our life to bring about incredible change? How can we be more open to those unexpected changes that God might be calling us to? On this episode, Sarah and Daniel sit down with Dean Dunavan, Campus Pastor of the Oak Hill Campus at Woodbury Lutheran Church. You will hear about how Dean went from never wanting to be in church work to becoming a DCE, how God kept leading Dean in new directions from DCE to teacher to pastor, and how Dean allowed himself to be open to the new and unexpected directions that God might be leading him towards. --------------------------------

Should we stick to our traditions? Should we change things amidst a changing culture? These are questions that every church is facing in the 21st Century as we wrestle with this tensions between what we have done in the past and what we will do going forward. On this episode, Sarah and Daniel sit down with Tom Pfotenhauer, Senior Pastor at Woodbury Lutheran Church, to discuss the first week in their Acts sermon series "7 Easy Ways to Derail The Church." They talk about the tension that we have between past tradition and future changes, why humans tend to view the past as better than the present, and the mindset that Christians must embrace to allow tradition and change to compliment each other well. --------------------------------

Is there a deeper, more meaningful way to provide for impoverished children around the world outside of merely writing a check? World Vision thinks so, and they have been revolutionizing the way child sponsorships work through their latest initiative, "Chosen." In this episode, Sarah and Daniel sit down with KJ and Nick, two representatives from World Vision. They share what World Vision is and what their involvement looks like with them, the way World Vision flipped the script on child sponsorships through "Chosen," the tough conditions that children are currently facing in Tongi Bangladesh, and the incredible impact that these child sponsorships are bringing to a community that is 99% non-Christian. --------------------------------

Have you ever found yourself in a rut when it comes to praying and digging into the Word of God? On this episode, Sarah and Daniel sit down to discuss new and creative ways that you can try for connecting with God and His Word. They talk about the reality that there are many different ways that you can be in the Word that are outside of just sitting by yourself and reading from start to finish. By sharing the spiritual disciplines of several of the staff at WLC, you will see the importance of finding the way of connecting with God and His Word that works best for you. --------------------------------

What are the best things to say (and not say) to people who are walking through times of grief and suffering? In this episode, Sarah and Daniel sit down with Tim Marshall, Pastor of Care at Woodbury Lutheran Church. You will hear about Tim's journey from growing up as an unbeliever to becoming a pastor and what the joys and challenges are of a specialized pastoral role. Tim will also discuss the many unhelpful things that Christians tend to say to people walking through grief and suffering, and then, Tim shares some of the best things that you can say and do when you are walking with someone during those times of grief. --------------------------------

What does it look like for your church community to feel like family? On this episode, Sarah and Daniel are sitting down with Shelly Schwalm, University Ministries Associate at Concordia St. Paul. They hear about the many passions of Shelly from Zumba to Jurassic Park, what Shelly loves most about connecting with college students, the theological topics that she is most passionate about, and the importance of our faith community functioning like a second family. -------------------------------- Send Us Your Questions! Email: wlc@woodburylutheran.org --------------------------------

How do you know when God is calling you to stay where you are or move on to something new? On this episode, Sarah and Daniel are talking with Joel Symmank, Director of Ministries and future Campus Pastor of Woodbury Lutheran Church - Wakota Ridge Campus. You are going to hear about the many transitions that Joel has gone through in his time in the ministry, how he knew when God was calling him to move on to the next opportunity, the joys and challenges that he has experienced in leading the start of a new campus, and what advice he would give to anyone who is wondering what direction God is leading them next. --------------------------------