Podcasts about Concordia University Irvine

Audio from Youtube: https://youtu.be/8e3_f8IsNnE?si=LguXSGec4URtd6o4  2023's Bjarne W. Teigen Reformation Lectures theme was "Lutheran Ethics.” The first lecture was given by Dr. Scott Stiegemeyer from Concordia University Irvine in Irvine, California, on “Lutheran Bioethics.” The Bjarne W. Teigen Reformation Lectures are an annual tradition at Bethany Lutheran College. Each October, guest speakers deliver lectures on topics related to the Lutheran Reformation. Students, pastors from around the region, and others attend the informative series. Learn more here: https://blc.edu/reformation-lectures

It's a graduation celebration! Sarah Gulseth (Digital Media Manager, co-host of The Coffee Hour and The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge Podcast) join Andy and guest co-host Jordan Harms to talk about her journey to getting a master's degree in Organizational Leadership from Concordia University Irvine's Townsend Institute, including how her career path has changed over the years, why she decided to go back to school, why she chose Concordia Irvine and this program in particular, what she's learned through her coursework, and how this knowledge has benefitted her and the entire KFUO team. Listen to Sarah's study notes from her graduate courses on the "Sarah Goes to School" episodes of The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge podcast at kfuo.org/tag/sarah-goes-to-school and find more information on CUI's Organizational Leadership programs at the Townsend Institute at cui.edu/townsend/programs/masters/organizational-leadership. As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

Beyond the Buckets | Episode #175 | Tom Granado - Former Professional Basketball now CoachTom Granado is an assistant coach for the varsity boys' basketball team at Valley Christian High School in San Jose, California . He brings a wealth of experience from his playing days and a strong background in basketball to his coaching role.​Granado's basketball journey began at Whittier Christian High School, where he was a standout athlete, averaging 23 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 assists per game. He earned multiple accolades, including Alpha League MVP and First Team All-CIF honors, and led his team to three consecutive league titles. He also participated in varsity tennis, volleyball, and track during his high school years .​After high school, Granado played collegiate basketball at Hope International University, Citrus College, and Concordia University Irvine. At Concordia, he was known for his rebounding prowess, leading the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) with 10.1 rebounds per game during one season. He also achieved multiple double-doubles and maintained a field goal percentage of 64% .​Granado's passion for basketball extends beyond playing; he is dedicated to mentoring young athletes and fostering their growth both on and off the court. His commitment to the sport and his players makes him a valuable asset to the Valley Christian basketball program.#podcast #beyondthebuckets #show #basketball #coach #life #lifestyle #coaching #entrepreneur #business #ceo #lifecoach #mentalperformance #YouTube http://ow.ly/3kdI30qOSc6   #Applehttp://ow.ly/cAeV30qOSc8   #Spotify http://ow.ly/7EIe30qOSc9  

Tim Cates sits down with Fullerton College basketball coach Perry Webster to talk about his journey from player to coach. After being named the head coach at Fullerton College at the age of 26, he has won multiple Conference Championships and State Championships over the last decade while leading the Hornets. Perry is the only person in California Community College history to win state championships in three different roles - head coach, assistant coach and player. He talks about the importance of getting his MCAA from Concordia University Irvine for his coaching career.

Tim Cates sits down with one of the greatest professional beach volleyball players in history, April Ross. A 3-time Olympic medalist and the winner of a Gold medal in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, April's career spans over three decades, and her journey has been nothing short of legendary. From her days as an indoor volleyball star at USC, where she helped lead her team to two National Championshps, to becoming a dominant force on the professional beach volleyball circuit, April's accolades are a testament to her incredible work ethic, skill, and dedication to the sport. After making a name for herself in the world of professional beach volleyball, April has transitioned into coaching and continues to inspire the next generation of athletes. In addition to her athletic achievements, April also graduated from Concordia University Irvine and the MCAA Program.

Class is back in session, ladies!    Once again, Sarah's sharing study notes from her graduate courses at Concordia University Irvine's Townsend Institute for Counseling and Leadership. In this episode on focus and productivity, drawn largely from Michael Hyatt's Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less, she covers how to:    STOP. This is where we Formulate, Evaluate, and Rejuvenate.  CUT. This is where we Eliminate, Automate, and Delegate.  ACT. This is where we Consolidate, Designate, and Activate.  “Putting some of these concepts into action has helped me so much with focusing my work and productivity – and letting go of the ‘hustle-productivity-do-all-the-things-at-once' culture,” says Sarah.   “We stress ourselves out about doing 'all the things' and just need a reminder that it's okay to not do 'all the things.' We aren't called to do that. We're called to serve each other in love because we are forgiven children of God, and that in itself gives us a lot of freedom.”  Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

Tim Cates talks with Murrieta Valley HS water polo coach Bryan Lynton about his 30 years in education and coaching. He has won 9 CIF Southern Section Championshps and been named the Regional Coach of the Year 3 times by USAWP. Bryan is the head coach of both the boys and girls water polo teams at Murrieta Valley HS, while also working with USA Water Polo as a coach and technical director. Bryan is a graduate of the MCAA from Concordia University Irvine.

The Rev. Dr. Scott Stiegemeyer is associate professor of theology and bioethics at Concordia University Irvine; previously, he served as parish pastor of congregations near Pittsburgh, Pa., and Chicago, Ill. In this Kitchen Table Talk conversation, Dr. Stiegemeyer answers pressing questions on AI (artificial intelligence) from an ethical and theological perspective. How does God's Word inform our perspective on artificial intelligence? How does AI require us to think deeply about what it truly means to be human? What is it about artificial intelligence that makes it scarier or more troubling for people than many technological innovations that have come before? From a Christian perspective, are there good, bad, and neutral uses for AI? Is AI evil? " So I don't think we have the luxury of not grappling with because we live in the world, right? Think of it in terms of vocation, that we have a joyful obligation of freedom to serve our neighbor, to be a little Christ for someone else. And so if this thing could be damaging, we should care about how it may damage us and impact our ability to serve the Lord in numerous vocations." Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

U novoj epizodi našeg podkasta ugostili smo Nađu Novaković, koja je od nedavno trener na "Concordia University Irvine". Nađa je sa nama podelila svoj put, kako na akademskom, tako i na sportskom planu. Prisetila se dana provedenih u Crvenoj zvezdi i svojih vaterpolo početaka, a posebno inspirativne i originalne u postavljanju pitanja bile su njene saigračice koje su je podsetile na neke interesantne anegdote. Nađa je prokomentarisala i aktuelna dešavanja u ženskom vaterpolu, za koja kaže da su nedopustiva i "poražavajuća" za sve nas. Izuzetno važan aspekt modernog sporta tiče se baš onoga van terena/bazena i Nađa se usavršava i u toj oblasti. Sportska psihologija je polje njenog delovanja i obrazovanja, a ona je opisala i koliko je velika razlika na tom polju između Srbije i Amerike. Uživajte u novoj epizodi našeg podkasta!Gosti: Nađa NovakovićDomaćini: Aleksandra Radivojević i Pavle Živković#podkapicom #infinitylighthouse#vaterpolo 00:00:00 Početak i Uvod------------------------------HUMANITARNI KUTAKPomozimo Martinu!Slanjem SMS poruke: Upišimo 1503 i pošaljimo SMS na 3030Slanjem SMS poruke iz Švajcarske: Upišimo human1503 i pošaljimo SMS na 455Uplatom na dinarski račun: 160-6000001670866-23Uplatom na devizni račun: 160-6000001671337-65IBAN: RS35160600000167133765SWIFT/BIC: DBDBRSBGUplatom platnim karticama putem linka: E-doniraj (https://www.budihuman.rs/edonate/sr?user_id=1503)Uplatom sa vašeg PayPal naloga putem linka: PayPal (https://www.budihuman.rs/paypal/sr/donate?user_id=1503)-----------------PODRŠKA ZA INFINITY LIGHTHOUSEUkoliko želite da podržite ekipu Infinity Lighthouse i sve što radimo, najbrže je kroz Patreon i YouTube članstvo.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/infinitylighthouse YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2D37u3DU1XGxxriq5779Q/join-----------------NAŠA PRODAVNICA - ️https://shop.infinitylighthouse.comSvi koji žele da obogate svoju biblioteku prelepim delima o Formuli 1 i MotoGP-u ili se obuku u naše, zajedničke, boje, tu je naša zvanična prodavnica knjiga, majica i kačketa.PATREON I YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP ️- www.patreon.com/infinitylighthousePodrška na Patreonu i YouTube-u nam veoma znači i pre svega hvala svim našim pokroviteljima, a ukoliko ste u  mogućnosti i vi da nas podržite, pomoćićete nam da dalje napredujemo i razvija se naša, nadamo se zajednička, priča.NAŠE DRUŠTVENE MREŽE Instagram - https://instagram.com/infinitylighthouse Facebook - https://facebook.com/theinfinitylighthouseTwitter - https://twitter.com/infinitylighthsSPORTSKE VESTI - https://sportsmagazin.rsMusic credit: Envato Elements Item/Cinematic Heroic by StudioKolomnaAutor: Srđan ErcegDatum: 3. januar 2025.Lokacija: Studio na kraju UniverzumaProdukcija: Infinity Lighthouse https://www.youtube.com/infinitylighthouseWebsite: https://infinitylighthouse.com/Zabranjeno je svako kopiranje i neovlašćeno preuzimanje video i/ili audio snimaka i postavljanje na druge kanale! Nije dozvoljeno koristiti materijal sa ovog kanala, bilo u celosti ili iz segmenata, bez licenciranja / plaćanja kako za komercijalnu, tako i za nekomercijalnu upotrebu.Svaka upotreba bez licenciranja za komercijalnu ili nekomercijalnu / privatnu upotrebu biće procesuirana. Za sve informacije o pravima, za upite o licenciranju i dobijanju dozvole za korišćenje možete nas kontaktirati putem naše zvanične email adrese.Copying, re-uploading and illegally distributing this copyrighted work is strictly prohibited! Label and copyright: Infinity Lighthouse. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Tim Cates talks with Murrieta Valley HS water polo coach Bryan Lynton about his 30 years in education and coaching. He has won 9 CIF Southern Section Championshps and been named the Regional Coach of the Year 3 times by USAWP. Bryan is the head coach of both the boys and girls water polo teams at Murrieta Valley HS, while also working with USA Water Polo as a coach and technical director. Bryan is a graduate of the MCAA from Concordia University Irvine.

Tim Cates talks with former Penn State standout and current Mater Dei HS girls volleyball coach Dan O'Dell about his playing career and the success he's had bulding a championship program in Southern California. Coach O'Dell talks about the growth of volleyball in the US, the competitive play in Southern California and whether your child needs to play club sports to better their game. Coach O'Dell discusses why it was important for him to pursue his MCAA from Concordia University Irvine

Young women today are faced with a host of challenges, including things like loneliness, isolation, anxiety, bullying, social media behavior, and relationship issues. Guest and author Cassie Moore reminds us that young women can turn to God through all the issues they meet. Listen to the episode now as Cassie discusses her new book, Faith Notes: A Christ-Centered Survival Kit for Young Women with host Elizabeth Pittman. Faith Notes is available on the CPH website now! Show NotesAnxiety. Isolation. Bullying. Issues with parents. Pornography. Faced with issues like these, where can teen girls turn? They can turn to God. Faith Notes: A Christ-Centered Survival Kit for Young Women features nearly 100 devotions on topics like these, pointing youth to God's truth, showing them God's forgiveness and hope, and steering them toward Christ. During the episode, Cassie explains how readers can go through devotions one-by-one, or browse by topic—with plenty of room to journal or sketch. She also discusses her background in youth ministry and how she helps teens use the Bible to walk through life with confidence. About the Guest Cassie Moore is an author, speaker, and leadership consultant with over 15 years of experience in ministry to young people. She is the author of Faith Notes: A Christ-Centered Survival Kit for Young Women and Authentic Youth Ministry: Straight Talk about Working with Kids, Teens & In-Betweens, contributor for Connected for Life: Essential Guide to Youth Ministry and Words of Peace and Protection: Devotions for Women, as well as The Gallivanter Saga adventure fiction series. She has published over 80 articles on youth and culture in addition to freelance curriculum writing. She grew up in Illinois & Minnesota, earned her master's degree in organizational leadership from the Townsend Institute at Concordia University Irvine, has worked on national & district youth gatherings, and enjoys speaking internationally. She loves travel, hiking, & talking to strangers. She and her husband, Pastor Tyler, live in Hood River, Oregon and have two dogs. Connect with her at cassieahmoore.com.

How are students formed for church work vocations at Christ College at Concordia University Irvine? Rev. Dr. David Loy (Professor of Philosophy, Theology, and Ethics, and Dean of Christ College at Concordia University Irvine) and Carrie Donohoe (Director of LCMS Recruitment, Christ College Program Coordinator, and Assistant Director of LCMS Placement at Concordia University Irvine) join Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about what Christ College at CUI is, why church worker formation is important to them and to the university, what makes CUI a unique place for church worker formation, how alumni are serving today, and who they see influencing youth and young adults to consider church work vocations. Learn more about Concordia University Irvine at cui.edu. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

In this episode, we're diving into the inspiring journey of Kent Schlichtemeier from Concordia University Irvine. Get ready to explore the the empowering impact of servant leadership and how it can create a ripple effect in the lives of those around us. Kent shares his own leadership awakening—complete with the highs, lows, and all the lessons learned along the way. He emphasizes that being an effective leader is an adventure filled with continuous learning and mentorship. So, grab your favorite drink and join us for a lively conversation that will spark your passion for servant leadership and help you unlock your full potential! Let's go!cui.edu/sliWe need your help to get the LeadCulture podcasts in front of more leaders! There are three simple things you can do that truly help us: Review us on Apple podcasts Subscribe - we're available wherever you listen to podcasts. Share - let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media!

Like the episode? Let us know!Recorded live at the 2024 Y4Life in Washington, D.C. conference. The panel discussion titled “Just As…I Am as Male or Female” featured panelists Katy Faust, Rev. Brian Barlow, Rev. Jonathan Petzold, and Christa Petzold. The four address questions and discuss the life issue of identity, focusing on gender and sexuality, from a biblical perspective. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Katy Faust is Founder and President of Them Before Us, a global movement defending children's right to their mother and father. She publishes, speaks and testifies widely on why marriage and family are matters of justice for children. Her articles have appeared in Newsweek, USA Today, The Federalist, Public Discourse, WORLD Magazine, The Daily Signal, the Washington, Examiner, the American Mind, and the American Conservative. She is on the advisory board for the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship. Katy helped design the teen edition of CanaVox which studies sex, marriage, and relationships from a natural law perspective. She detailed her philosophy of worldview transmission in her book, Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City. She and her pastor husband are raising their four children in Seattle.With over 20 plus years ministering to the sexually and relationally broken, Rev. Brian Barlow addresses the necessity of keeping a clear gospel when walking along side individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ and those who desire freedom in Christ. His personal journey out of a disfigured life is a testimony to Ephesians 3:20. God in His mercy continues to do more than Brian and the world could imagine. He married his bride Nichole in 2012 and together they are raising their four sons ages 10, 8, 4, and 1. In addition to pastoring, Rev. Barlow serves with many local and national ministries, including Lutherans For Life, Y4Life, and LINC-LA. Pastor Barlow is invited often to share his story and give hope to both large and small venues across the U.S.Rev. Jonathan Petzold holds an MDiv from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. He serves as the sole pastor at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Antioch, Illinois. Christa Petzold holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics and Lutheran secondary education from Concordia University Wisconsin, an MA in theology from Concordia University Irvine, and is currently pursuing a PhD in church history through Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. She works as a stay-at-home mother, homeschooling their four children. Jonathan and Christa have been married since 2010 and enjoy learning and teaching God's Word together. They also love coffee, Star Wars, traveling, and quiet evenings at home.Discover your Gospel-motivated voice 4 Life at Y4Life.org.

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Concern for the mental health of young people has exponentially increased in recent years. How can Christian schools help their students? In this episode, Dr. Belinda Karge and Dr. Bratton join host Elizabeth Pittman to answer this question and dive into the curriculum they co-authored along with Dr. Jeremiah Stokes, Resilient Minds: Christ-Centered Mental Health Curriculum.Learn more about the curriculum for 5th-8th grade students at cph.org/resilientminds. Show NotesListen to the episode now as Belinda and Kara discuss their biblical, research-based curriculum on mental health, Resilient Minds: Christ-Centered Mental Health Curriculum.Resilient Minds is now available for grades 5 to 8. Both age groups have a designated student book and teacher guide. The age groups cover the same topics, but lessons are differentiated to fit the needs of students based on their age level. Curriculum for high school students is set to release in May 2025. About the GuestsDr. Belinda Karge is professor of doctoral programs and the chair of EdD Special Education Leadership at Concordia University Irvine.Dr. Kara Bratton is an assistant professor in the school of education in the EdD program at Concordia University Irvine.

How did the Rev. Dr. Andrew Melendez become the first speaker of the Spanish Lutheran Hour, and what is that legacy today? Prof. Lori Siekmann, Professor and Theatre Department Chair at Concordia University Irvine, and granddaughter of the Rev. Dr. Andrew Melendez, joins Andy and Sarah during our Hispanic Heritage Month series to share her stories of Grandpa Melendez, including her memories of visits with her grandparents, how her grandparents met and how that meeting shaped their future, the challenges that a Spanish-speaking Puerto Rican Lutheran pastor might have faced in the 1930s and 40s, how his ministry was affected by WWII, and how his ministry shaped her family. Find Spanish-language Lutheran Hour resources at paraelcamino.com. Learn more about LCMS Hispanic Ministry at lcms.org/how-we-serve/national/hispanic-ministry.

Class is back in session, ladies!   Once again, Sarah's sharing study notes from her graduate courses at Concordia University Irvine's Townsend Institute for Counseling and Leadership. In this episode on achieving “wildly important goals,” she covers how to:   Identify and focus on life goals that are “wildly important” — and worth going after wholeheartedly  Act on “lead measures” of progress while tracking that progress through “lag measures”  Keep a “compelling scoreboard” to help you visualize and celebrate every small achievement   Create a “cadence of accountability” to keep you honest, on pace, and moving forward  “If you made ONE change in behavior, habits, schedules, what would it be that changes the course of your life?” Sarah challenges Erin and Sarah in this episode, adding later, “This is supposed to be a winnable game, but also a really high-stakes game.”  To dig more deeply into the material covered in this episode, check out The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, and Jim Huling.  Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

It's a return visit for Ben Benavides, who talks with Tim Cates about his new role as Athletic Director at the Edgewood ISD in San Antonio. He was a standout athlete, who returned to coach high school football for neary 25 years before elevating to his new postion within the school district. Ben is a graduate of the MCAA program at Concordia University Irvine and talks about his experience in the program and how it helped him in his career.

Tim Cates talks with Palomar College Athletic Director Dan Lynds about his career as football player, football coach and coming back to oversee the Comets athletic department. He has helped with the building of a new football stadium and and softball stadium on campus at Palomar College. Dan also talks about his experience coaching football in Japan. Dan is a graduate of the MCAA program at Concordia University Irvine and talks about his experience in the program and how it helped him in his career.

Dr. Karge and Dr. Bratton join Steph to talk about building mental resiliency in ourselves and in our young people.   Bio: Dr. Belinda Karge devotes her career to ensuring that all students have successful opportunities and leaders are equipped with tools to transform education environments. She is a Professor in the School of Education Doctoral Program at Concordia University Irvine. She has taught and served in administrative roles in elementary and secondary schools globally. An expert in research based instructional strategies, she helps educators teach students how to use brain executive functions to navigate mental wellness. She has authored over 140 articles and ten books. She is Lutheran and served in the mission field. Her goal is to share God's light with those around her in whatever way HE directs her.  Dr. Kara Bratton serves as an Assistant Professor in the School of Education in the doctoral programs at Concordia University Irvine, teaching special education and research classes and working as a dissertation chair. Previously, she was the special education director for Lutheran Special Education Ministries (LSEM) for 11 years and spent 11 years teaching K-8 special education in Lutheran Schools in Fort Wayne, IN at the beginning of her career. Kara also serves on the board of directors for the Indiana Non-public Education Association and as an Educator in Residence for the Progress Center. Along with two other professors, Kara is co-author of Resilient Minds: Christ-centered Mental Health Curriculum, which is available from Concordia Publishing House for middle school levels.  Resources in this episode: Email us at friendsforlife@lcms.org LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: lcmslife.org For resources on the family: lcmslife.org/family Find Resilient Minds at https://teachthefaith.cph.org/resilient-minds Download the booklet Restoring Hope: Care for Mental Health at https://resources.lcms.org/general/restoring-hope-care-for-mental-health-spiritual-care-companion/  If you are in an emergency situation, please call 911. If you are depressed or thinking about harming yourself or someone else, or if this is the case for someone you know, please call or text 988 from a smartphone to reach the National 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.  Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

Join Steph and Sarah Gulseth as they talk about some very practical ways we can care for our own mental health.   Bio: Sarah Gulseth currently works for KFUO Radio as Digital Media Manager, which includes co-hosting The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge podcast and The Coffee Hour with Andy Bates. She is a baptized child of God, INFJ Lutheran Lady, lover of First Article Gifts, certified #hymnnerd, history nerd, proud Michigan native, coffee enthusiast, chronic illness warrior, and year-round bike commuter who lives in St. Louis with her husband Luther, and kitties Mandy and Vader. Sarah pursuing a master's degree in organizational leadership at Concordia University Irvine, learning how to use her God-given talents and personality to serve her neighbors in love. “Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 Resources in this episode: Email us at friendsforlife@lcms.org LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: lcmslife.org For resources on the family: lcmslife.org/family If you are in an emergency situation, please call 911. If you are depressed or thinking about harming yourself or someone else, or if this is the case for someone you know, please call or text 988 from a smartphone to reach the National 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.  Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

How is a young church musician formed through Lutheran education at Concordia University Irvine? Olivia Thoelke, Church Music/Director of Parish Music student at Concordia University Irvine, joins Andy and Sarah from the LCMS Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music to talk about where her interest in church music began, who has been most influential in shaping her as a child of God and as a church musician, how she chose Concordia University Irvine for her church music formation, how her Lutheran education is preparing her to serve the church, and what she is gaining from her time at the Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music. Learn more about Concordia University Irvine's Director of Parish Music (DPM) Program at cui.edu/academicprograms/undergraduate/church-work/director-of-parish-music-program Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve.

Class is back in session, ladies!  Once again, Sarah's sharing study notes from her graduate courses at Concordia University Irvine's Townsend Institute for Counseling and Leadership. In this episode on responsible decision-making, she covers:  Why pro-con lists aren't necessarily the be-all-and-end-all of decision-making tools  How to recognize and defeat the “Four Villains of Decision Making” — narrow framing, confirmation bias, short-term emotion, and overconfidence  How widening your options first can help you avoid decision-making pitfalls  Why preparing to be wrong can increase the odds of a right decision  “If you're a human person, you have to make decisions. That's just life,” Sarah says. “At the end of the day, people want to know the process for making change was fair and their input was appreciated."  To dig more deeply into the material covered in this episode, check out Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work by Chip Heath and Dan Heath.  Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

In this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast, Elizabeth Pittman is joined by Christa Petzold, author of the new curriculum Journey through Church History. Christa explores why we should study and teach our children church history and how we are a part of God's family through our baptisms. Find out more about Christa's new work at cph.org/churchhistory.  Show NotesJust as you are joined to Christ in your Baptism, you are joined to a family of believers who have gone before you. In Journey through Church History, Christa Petzold helps us discover men and women from church history who witness to Jesus Christ—martyrs, historians, apologists, theologians, translators, and more. Listen to the full episode as Christa previews the curriculum and shows how we can dig in and uncover our family tree rooted in Christ.Questions·        Church history seems universal, why does it matter that we have a text that describes the history of the Christian church from a distinctly Lutheran perspective? How does church history look different when it's written from say a reformed perspective?·        How early is too early to start teaching children about church history? ·        Why is it important to start educating children about church history?·        The new Journey through Church History book covers a lot of ground! Can you talk a little bit about some of the historical persons covered? Why were there so few women covered? How did you select the people and topics covered?·        How does studying church history strengthen your faith and deepen your understanding of Biblical truths?·        Some might think that this topic is too difficult or “above the heads” of younger children, and yet you included a coloring page in the Leader guide. How do you plan to use this curriculum with a broad range of ages in your homeschool situation? How might that translate for others doing the same?·        Which theological ideas that people fought over in the early centuries of the Church surprised you? I.e. Are we still fighting over some of the same issues as the early church? About the Guest Christa Petzold lives with her husband and four children in northern Illinois. She has a MA in Theology from Concordia University Irvine, a BA in Mathematics and Lutheran Secondary Education from Concordia University Wisconsin and is currently pursuing a PhD in History of Exegesis from Concordia Seminary, Saint Louis. She is a coauthor of Male and Female: Embracing Your Role in God's Design, author of Gathered by Christ: The Overlooked Gift of Church, and author of Journey Through Church History Curriculum. She spends her time homeschooling, teaching theology, writing, and learning as much as she can about church history.

In this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast, Rev. Dr. David Loy joins as guest to talk about how our vocations flow out of the love God has shown for us in Christ. He also previews the new book from CPH that he acted as general editor for, Faith at Work: Christian Vocation in the Professions.Find out more about the new book by visiting cph.org. Show Notes:Listen to the full episode now as Rev. Dr. David Loy, dean of Christ College at Concordia University Irvine, talks about our called vocations as Christians, professions versus professionals, how Faith at Work can be used by readers from all vocational backgrounds, and more. Get a copy of Faith at Work on…cph.org AmazonQuestions:How was the process of editing Faith at Work?What makes this book unique from others at CPH?Explain the difference between professions and professionals. Talk about vocation being the golden thread. Speak to the idea in one of the chapters that touches on non-Christians and whether they have vocations.The book was set up in two parts, with the first part emphasizing vocation and human flourishing. Why was it important to have it positioned like that?Talk about how you see the book being used in a classroom setting.What are some other ways that you may see this book being used by readers?About the Guest: Rev. Dr. David Loy is the dean of Christ College at Concordia University, Irvine.

Would you call yourself an emotionally healthy person? Let me make a bold statement, and say: none of us in this world is completely emotionally healthy. But there's a way to provide and receive healing. Tune into my conversation with Brandon Cordon and learn: The most important ingredient to intimacy and cognitive development.  How a person becomes an enabler or abuser and why they are attracted to each other. What he teaches codependency is vs what you might have learned it was.   The importance of healing instead of only coping.  What empathy actually looks like. How healthy attachment is critical to intimacy and self-worth. What self-worth actually is, instead of how we learned to validate ourselves from our family and culture.  How culture, family dynamics and epigenetics foster an environment which creates traumas, emotional and personality disorders, and addictions. How Christianity mirrors neuroscience as a means to move from struggle to thriving via the church yet is failing at.   Brandon Cordon is a therapist in California with Masters in Counseling from Concordia University Irvine at the Townsend Institute. He holds a bachelors of science in Biblical and theological studies from Mid-Atlantic Christian University and is an educator who provides trainigs for clinicians and leaders of churches. He is passionate about helping people heal their emotional trauma rather than simply manage it. Contact Brandon for online therapy if you're a California resident. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/brandon-cordon-san-juan-capistrano-ca/413113 If you're anywhere else in the world, send an email to request training for clinicians and churches: brandoncordontraining@gmail.com  

In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Concordia University Irvine, we take you to the foothills of Boulder, Colorado to learn from Harry Waterman, Boulder Valley School District Director of Athletics, and 3 of his campus athletic directors on: How to build an athletic review committee, establishing school unity at the district level, mitigating sportsmanship issues, professional development for ADs, benefits of school location, managing mountain biking and skiing, first year at a school advice, stages of an athletic director's career, and what decisions NOT to make at the end of the year.Athletic Administrators featured: Harry Waterman, Director of Athletics - Boulder Valley School District (CO), Eric Gustafson, Campus Athletic Director - Monarch High School (CO), Nick Kosovich, Campus Athletic Director - Fairview High School (CO), and Sean DePaula, Campus Athletic Director - Nederland Middle-Senior High School (CO).Support the Show.

In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Concordia University Irvine, we sat down with Dr. David Hoch, CMAA, Retired Athletic Director, and the MOST prolific writer on education-based athletics in the WORLD!Topics covered in this episode include: becoming a Chief Educational Officer, foundations of marketing school sports, and identifying when to make changesSupport the Show.

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Tim Cates talks with new Long Beach State Basketball Coach Chris Acker about getting his dream job in college hoops. After serving as an assistant coach at San Diego State the last five seasons, Coach Acker is excited about building the Beach program and taking it to new levels in the Big West Conference. He talks about the importance of mental health with coaches and players. Coach Acker is a graduate of the MCAA program at Concordia University Irvine and talks about his experience in the program and how it helped him in his growth as a coach

We're back in class, ladies!  Once again, Sarah's sharing study notes from her graduate courses at Concordia University Irvine's Townsend Institute for Counseling and Leadership. In this insightful episode, she covers:  How great teamwork skills relate to the Body of Christ  Pat Lencioni's Working Genius model for productivity  How a productivity model applies to everything from marriage, to church council, to homeschool co-ops  "I think the most beautiful part about this is how Lencioni frames the [Working Genius] model,” Sarah says. “He specifically talks about the geniuses as the things God has gifted you to do, how He has wired you. I've talked about this before in several places, about recognizing the gifts God has given and not given to us, and using those gifts to the best of our abilities. This fits so beautifully with our description of the Body of Christ, that each of us in individually gifted with ways to serve each other within the unity of the Body. So this assessment gives us insight into how God has wired us so we can lean into the spaces that are our strengths, and uplift others in the spaces that are not our strengths but someone else's strength.”    Find the Working Genius podcast, book, assessment, and insights at workinggenius.com.  For even more from Pat Lencioni, including the Table Group podcast, visit tablegroup.com.  Click to learn more about CUI's Townsend Institute for Counseling and Leadership.    Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Concordia University Irvine, we sat down with Jamy Bechler, a former college basketball coach and high school Athletic Director for over 20 years. He now runs his own leadership company that works with high-level individuals and teams helping them maximize their potential in the areas of leadership, culture, and teamwork.Topics covered in this episode include: Self, season, and school year evaluation, creating a plan AND a plan to execute the plan, and building alignment to maximize plan impact.Support the show

In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Concordia University Irvine, we've compiled 9 pieces of advice for Athletic Directors and Coaches from the 2024 Nike Coach of the Year Football Clinics.Topics covered in this episode: What you say vs. what people hear, growth mindset and identifying who has it, building team buy-in, focusing on what is possible not what isn't, goal setting with specific objectives, Univ. of Georgia name game, respecting leaders who came before you, a car crash of perspective, and the power of talking about mental health crises.Coaches featured in this episode: Kirby Smart - University of Georgia, Mack Brown - University of North Carolina, Mike Norvell - Florida State University, Kalani Sitake - Brigham Young University, Teddy Keaton - Clark Atlanta University, Jamie Rodgers - Bradford High School (FL), Respecting Leaders Who Came Before You, Johnny White - Douglas County High School (GA), and Mike Coe - Coffee High School (GA).Support the show

In this episode we share Rev. Jeff Cloeter's plenary from the 2023 Worship Arts Leader Initiative (WALi) Summit: Worship Leaders as Loved and Sent. Be encouraged - you are much, much more than your achievements - you are loved by God in Jesus!   SHOW NOTES Links to Pastor Cloeter's Book: Check-out the WALi Summit:

What's it mean to be in a family these days? Are blood relations what decide family ties? How does Jesus shake up our understanding of family and broaden its definition? How does baptismal water bring people closer together than genetics or bloodline? Listen in as Dr. Dave Rueter leads us in the fundamentals of family. Bio: Dr. Dave Rueter is a rostered DCE and the author of Teaching the Faith at Home and Called to Serve (both CPH) as well as a contributor to Relationships Count and Connected for Life (also both CPH). Dave is married to Andrea and has two sons, James and Wesley. Since 1998 he has served as DCE for congregations in Huntington Beach, Rancho Cucamonga, and now Livermore, CA as well as on faculty at Concordia University Irvine and the staff of the Pacific Southwest District. Dr. Rueter is certified by the Fuller Youth Institute as the official LCMS Growing Young speaker. Learn more at teachingthefaithathome.org. Resources in this episode: Email us at friendsforlife@lcms.org LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: lcmslife.org For resources on the family: lcmslife.org/family Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

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Key Points & Memorable Quotes “You really do have to take stock in the relationships you've built, but also why you've built them.” - Wendy @ 2:32“Everything you go through is not everybody's business.” - Wendy @ 6:12“How else are they going to respect and trust you in other situations, if you don't follow through?” - Ashley @ 10:59“Whatever thing they've gotten tangled up in, that is not who they are, it's just something they did.” - Wendy @ 11:37“It's how I connect in the moments that are great so that I build that capital for them to trust me when the chips are down.” - Wendy @ 19:40“The effect and the connection I'm having on these kids is really what freaking matters.” - Ashley @ 29:14“When you fight, you're gonna be able to find success more than the other people that don't know how to fight.” - Ashley @ 41:13“You have to know when to strive for that perfection, but be okay when you don't attain it.” - Ashley @ 47:06 Guest BioAshley currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer, a Producer, and Coach at Be Better Life and Be Better Media. She is a Southern California native and is the oldest of five siblings.  Ashley is a natural leader who leads by creating a safe environment through communication, honesty, compassion, and inclusion.  She played NCAA Division II indoor volleyball at Cal State Dominguez Hills where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies, including a concentration in Mathematics.  Later, she obtained a Master's Degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration from Concordia University Irvine.  Ashley loves the sport of volleyball, but her passion lies in teaching and coaching the life lessons that are gleaned through sport's participation. Show Notes 0:00 - Welcome to What I Meant to Say0:09 - Let's Recap Falyn's Interview2:11 - Wendy's Parenting Journey6:33 - Ashley's Shame Based Story11:16 - Balancing Discipline & Acceptance in Parenting17:40 - Managing Different Child Personalities As a Parent19:59 - Tools for Managing Kid's Personalities25:38 - Lean into Your Strengths41:21 - Understanding the When & Why Behind the Fight45:41 - A Discussion on Perfectionism51:07 - Social Media, Mental Health, & Relationships1:08:32 - Becoming A Lifelong Learner1:12:20 - Thank You & ClosingLinks & Where to Find Ashley Ashley - @ashley.a.clark.10 & @coachashleyc Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-clark-143543255/Facebook Twitter/X - @AshleyAnneC10Tiktok - @ashleyannec10 Be Better LifeBe Better Media 

Thinking caps on, ladies! Class is in session!  Once again, Sarah's sharing study notes from her graduate courses at Concordia University Irvine's Townsend Institute for Counseling and Leadership. In this stimulating episode, she covers:  Macro cultures and their effect on organizations and communities  The value of articulating personal values, mission, and vision statements  A helpful model for engaging in difficult conversations  "What happens when we avoid hard conversations?” Sarah asks. “Things fester, grow, become more of a problem, become more stressful, and become harder to manage, right? So if we have the confidence to deal with something at the start, we can manage things in a better, more productive way. ... We want to ultimately build up relationships and become closer to people, and dealing with conflict in a healthy manner can actually do that. Building up a culture of healthy confrontation means people live in truth with each other rather than avoiding the truth.”    Resources referenced in this episode include:   “Having Difficult but Effective Conversations” by Dr. John Townsend  Organizational Culture and Leadership by Edgar H. Schein  Click to learn more about CUI's Townsend Institute for Counseling and Leadership.    Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

Jon Kidwell is the founder and leader of Leadwell, a leadership development company on a mission to equip and empower leaders so they can succeed at their life's mission. We support leaders and their organizations through coaching, training, team building, and speaking.During his tenure as VP of Innovation and Operations for a global nonprofit in Houston, TX he worked with companies such as Apple, Nike, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Pfizer, the University of Houston, and the YMCA of the USA. Additionally, he serves as an Org. Leadership M.A. Adj. Professor for the Townsend Institute at Concordia University Irvine.  He has written a new book titled “Redefine Your Servant Leadership” and he is with us today to discuss this topic. Redefine Your Servant LeadershipChasing What Matters Instagram

Tim Cates talks with Brooke Nicholson about career coaching volleyball to now the new Athletic Director at Mission Viejo High School. Brooke was a standout volleyball player, an All-American in college and has a been a successful coach the last decade before taking on a new role at her alma mater. Brooke is a graduate of the MCAA program at Concordia University Irvine and talks about how her experience in the program has helped her get to the position she is in now at Mission Viejo HS.

This is a special crossover episode with Kelsi Klembara from the podcast: "Outside Ourselves." Kelsi is also the online content manager for 1517 and mother to 3 kids. She holds an MA in Reformational Theology from Concordia University Irvine. We talk about the Advent season, and the three parts of Christ coming: coming to us in the incarnation, coming to us in word and sacrament, and coming again at the end of time. We talk about consoling one another with the gospel during this season, and focusing on the promises of God--what has happened, what is happening, and what will happen. We talk about experienced waiting in this season, how theologians connect it to the end times, and living in the season of patience. We talk about the tension between preparation and waiting, and how the reformation pivoted the church's view of Advent from preparation to waiting. We talk about the connection between Advent and birth. (This episode was recorded just before Kelsi gave birth to her daugher.) We talk about the value of the Advent season, and impact that making space for these thoughts and considerations built into this church season helps us love our neighbors.   Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube Fleming Rutledge's Advent book referenced in this episode What's New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition by Chad Bird Schweitzer's Psychoanalysis of Jesus Christ: & Other Essays in Christian Psychotherapy by John Warwick Montgomery Free 2023 Advent Resources 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) More from the hosts: Gretchen Ronnevik Katie Koplin  

Tim Cates talks with Dr. Jennifer Rizzo about her new role at Orange Lutheran High School here in Southern California. She's a former volleyball player, coach and longtime athletic trainer that has taken on the job of starting a Health and Human Performance Program at Orange Lutheran. Dr. Rizzo talks about how more and more high schools have athletic training programs for student to learn and possibly pursue a future in that field. Dr. Rizzo talks about her time in China during the pandemic. She is a also a graduate of the MCAA program from Concordia University Irvine and has returned as an adjunct professor.

Tim Cates talks with Brent Dohling about his job as District Coordinator of Athletics, PE, & Health with the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. Prior to that, Brent spent over a decade as a teacher, coach, athletic director and assistant principal in Orange County. Brent is a graduate of the MCAA program from Concordia University Irvine and has returned as a adjunct professor. He also talks about his experience as an actor in the movie "Money Ball" along side Brad Pitt

Tim Cates talks with Cal State Dominguez Hills Associate Vice President and Athletics Director Eric McCurdy about his first year on the job and his plans for developing and expanding the athletics department. Eric is former D1 soccer player and hs worked in the private and public sector of high school and college athletics for over 30 years. Before taking the job at CSDH, Eric operated his own sports consulting firm, which assisted student athletes and their families through the NCAA recruitment process. He had also recently assisted students in navigating the transfer portal and NIL (name, image and likeness) processes. Eric is a graduate of the MCAA program from Concordia University Irvine.