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Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Concordia Commentary on Lamentations The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post Name Changes in the Bible, Part 3 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 6/20/25 (1712) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Concordia Commentary on Lamentations The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post Name Changes in the Bible, Part 2 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 6/12/25 (1634) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

What does it take to establish a strong foundation for church work formation and recruitment in the culture of our congregations, schools, and the larger church body? The Rev. Dr. Lucas Woodford (President of the LCMS Minnesota South District, Regent at Concordia University St. Paul, and Associate Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Farmington, MN) and the Rev. David Nehrenz (President of the LCMS Oklahoma District and Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Norman, OK) join Andy and Sarah to talk about their paths to becoming a pastor and district president, how each of their districts is forming and recruiting church workers, why a mindset for formation and recruitment is important, why collaboration on growing a culture of church work formation across the LCMS is important, why it's particularly crucial to have the support and collaboration of schools in this culture, and the benefits each has seen so far from these collaborative efforts in Set Apart to Serve in their districts and across Synod. 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. Today's episode of The Coffee Hour is underwritten in part by Concordia University, Nebraska. You can learn more about Concordia University, Nebraska at cune.edu

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Concordia Commentary on Lamentations The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post Reading Scripture with Sacramental Sensitivity – Dr. Reed Lessing, 5/20/25 (1402) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

The Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing (Professor of Theology & Ministry, Paul Edwin F. and Esther L. Laatsch Chair of Old Testament Studies, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University St. Paul) joins Andy and Sarah for Part 4 of our series on his book Deliver Us: God's Rescue Story in Exodus to discuss the significance of the tabernacle, the implications of the golden calf incident, the meaning of the name Yahweh, and God's relationship with Israel after Sinai. Find Deliver Us: God's Rescue Story in Exodus here. 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.

Why was complaining a temptation for Israel after they left Egypt, and why is it still a struggle for us today? The Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing (Professor of Theology & Ministry, Paul Edwin F. and Esther L. Laatsch Chair of Old Testament Studies, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University St. Paul) joins Andy and Sarah for a series on his book Deliver Us: God's Rescue Story in Exodus to talk about Israel's relationship with shame in Exodus, why complaining is such a temptation, what is significant about Rephidim, the role of Mount Sinai in the Exodus story, and how God's redemptive activity is for all creation. Find Deliver Us: God's Rescue Story in Exodus here. 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.

What is significant about the miracles in the exodus story? The Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing (Professor of Theology & Ministry, Paul Edwin F. and Esther L. Laatsch Chair of Old Testament Studies, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University St. Paul) joins Andy and Sarah for a series on his book Deliver Us: God's Rescue Story in Exodus to talk about who Moses is, the significance of miracles in this story, how the plagues directly address Egypt's gods, the context of the Passover, and where we still sing Israel's song of deliverance today. Find Deliver Us: God's Rescue Story in Exodus here. 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.

What is unique or interesting about the book of Exodus? The Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing (Professor of Theology & Ministry, Paul Edwin F. and Esther L. Laatsch Chair of Old Testament Studies, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University St. Paul) joins Andy and Sarah for a series on his book Deliver Us: God's Rescue Story in Exodus to discuss who the book of Exodus is about, what is unique about Exodus, our connection to and Christ's place in the Exodus story, and the different ways we can view or outline this book of the Bible. Find Deliver Us: God's Rescue Story in Exodus at cph.org/deliver-us-gods-rescue-story-in-exodus. 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.

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Concordia Commentary on Lamentations The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post The Book of Lamentations, Part 5 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 1/30/25 (0303) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Concordia Commentary on Lamentations The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post The Book of Lamentations, Part 4 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 1/29/25 (0281) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Concordia Commentary on Lamentations The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post The Book of Lamentations, Part 1 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 1/2/25 (0022) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post 2423. The Terms, Israelites, Hebrews, Jews and Israelis – Dr. Reed Lessing, 8/29/24 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post 2292. The Righteous in the Book of Psalms – Dr. Reed Lessing, 8/16/24 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Who overcomes? Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing, author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah, joins Andy and Sarah for Part 8 of our series on Overcoming Life's Sorrows to talk about Jehoiachin's outlook until the end of Jeremiah's book, how Jehoiachin's story was similar to Abraham's, how God brings us through exile, and what we can learn from the book of Jeremiah.  Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing is Professor of Theology & Ministry, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University St. Paul, and author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah available from Concordia Publishing House. Find all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/overcoming-lifes-sorrows.

How does taking risks help us overcome life's sorrows? Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing, author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah, joins Andy and Sarah for Part 7 of our series on Overcoming Life's Sorrows to talk about overcoming through taking risks, including God's message to Jeremiah and exiles in Babylon, what this message means for followers of Jesus today, why God cares if we disconnect from society and relationships with others, the kinds of risks God gave Jeremiah to engage, and what this means for us today. Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing is Professor of Theology & Ministry, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University St. Paul, and author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah available from Concordia Publishing House. Find all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/overcoming-lifes-sorrows.

What is shalom and where is it for followers of Jesus? Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing, author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah, joins Andy and Sarah for Part 6 of our series on Overcoming Life's Sorrows to talk about what shalom is, where we see the word "shalom" in Scripture, what we seek instead of shalom, and where followers of Jesus find shalom. Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing is Professor of Theology & Ministry, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University St. Paul, and author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah available from Concordia Publishing House. Find all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/overcoming-lifes-sorrows.

How do we persist through the tests or trials of life in this broken world? Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing, author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah, joins Andy and Sarah for Part 5 of our series on Overcoming Life's Sorrows to talk about overcoming through persistence, where we see this theme of persistence in Jeremiah's story, the difference between persistence with commitment to God's calling and being stuck in a rut, how our perspective impact our persistence, how we persist through the tests or trials of life, and what it means to be persistent in hope. Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing is Professor of Theology & Ministry, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University St. Paul, and author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah available from Concordia Publishing House. Find all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/overcoming-lifes-sorrows.

How might the Lord use tests in our lives? Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing, author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah, joins Andy and Sarah for Part 4 of our series on Overcoming Life's Sorrows to talk about what it means for God to test us, how God's Word describes the state of our hearts, the difference between Biblical usage of "heart" and how we use it today, how tests were a part of Jeremiah's life, and how God provides for us through the tests. Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing is Professor of Theology & Ministry, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University St. Paul, and author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah available from Concordia Publishing House. Find all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/overcoming-lifes-sorrows.

Is it possible to make idols out of good things in life? Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing, author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah, joins Andy and Sarah for Part 3 of our series on Overcoming Life's Sorrows to talk about how we define idols, how we take good gifts and twist them into idols, how we get rid of these idols, and how our ever-present God addresses our loneliness and discouragement. Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing is Professor of Theology & Ministry, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University St. Paul, and author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah available from Concordia Publishing House. Find all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/overcoming-lifes-sorrows.

What does Jeremiah teach us about God's Word? Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing, author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah, joins Andy and Sarah for Part 2 of our series on Overcoming Life's Sorrows to talk about the role of a prophet, what Jeremiah teaches us about God's Word, how Jeremiah interacts with God's Word in unique ways (see: eating a scroll), where Jesus is in the words of Jeremiah, and how Jeremiah uses God's Word. Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing is Professor of Theology & Ministry, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University St. Paul, and author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah available from Concordia Publishing House. Find all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/overcoming-lifes-sorrows.

Who is Jeremiah, and what are we going to learn from him in this series? Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing, author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah, joins Andy and Sarah for Part 1 of our series on Overcoming Life's Sorrows to talk about how Jeremiah is, what we can understand about Babylon and Assyria, a brief overview of the timeline of Jeremiah, how the themes of hope and destruction are presented in Jeremiah, the writing style of Jeremiah, and what we have to look forward to in this series. Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing is Professor of Theology & Ministry, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University St. Paul, and author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah available from Concordia Publishing House. Find all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/overcoming-lifes-sorrows.

Join in our second part of a discussion on the importance of play with Dr. Sue Starks, Professor of Education and Chair of Early Childhood at Concordia University St. Paul.  We discuss the fact that play is a developmental need and that all children show us what they need through play.  Quality play is encouraged through the supports, prompts, activities, and experiences that we provide in the early childhood setting. Listen as Dr. Starks encourages us all to play!

Listen as our guest, Dr. Sue Starks, Professor of Education and Chair of Early Childhood at Concordia University St. Paul, talks about one of her passions, supporting play in young children.  Dr. Starks shares that play is relationship based and your environment matters.  How can you align your space to foster early social emotional connection through play. Join us as we explore this important topic. 

Episode Overview: In this captivating episode of The Criminologist Podcast, we had the pleasure of welcoming back Dr. Jerrod Brown, a distinguished figure in the realm of forensic behavioral health and neuroscience. Dr. Brown, an Assistance Professor and Program Director at Concordia University/St. Paul, brought his extensive expertise to a fascinating discussion on criminal behavioral profiling, its portrayal in popular media, and the significant role of neuroscience in understanding criminal behavior. Key Highlights:    Profiling in Pop Culture: Dr. Brown delves into the depiction of criminal profiling in films and TV shows like "Silence of the Lambs" and"Criminal Minds", exploring the blend of fact and fiction in these portrayals.   The Science Behind Profiling: An in depth look at the methodologies and challenges of criminal behavioral profiling int eh real world, beyond the Hollywood lens. Neuroscience and Criminal Behavior:    Dr. Brown emphasizes the importance of neuroscience and neurocriminology in enhancing our understanding of criminal trajectories and improving rehabilitation strategies. Broadening the Human Service Lens: A discussion on the necessity for criminal justice practitioners to integrate emerging fields such as neuroscience to better serve their clients and communities.   Dr. Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., is not only an accomplished assistant professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant but also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS), and Editor in Chief of Forensic Scholars Today. With a rich academic background encompassing several Master's degrees and Graduate Certificates, Dr. Brown's work is at the forefront of behavioral health. Valuable links below! Trauma, Resiliency, and Self-Care Strategies program info Neurocriminology Informed Professional program info  

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN Whose Land Is It? The Messianic Message: Predictions, Patterns, and the Presence of Jesus in the Old Testament The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post 3341. A History of the Land of Israel – Dr. Reed Lessing, 11/30/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing, Professor of Theology & Ministry and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University St. Paul, joins Andy to talk about questions surrounding Israel's role in God's plan of salvation as the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict continues and intensifies. They discuss some modern-day misunderstandings we should address, how divergent methods of biblical interpretation play a role in our misunderstandings about modern-day Israel, what Premillennial-Dispensationalism is, whether there is a difference between the modern nation or land now known as Israel and the Israel we read about in the Old Testament, a proper biblical understanding of the land now known as Israel and Palestine, and how we can lovingly talk about this Truth with friends who believe that the nation-state of Israel is a sign of the end times.  Find the "Lutheran Response to The Left Behind Series" at files.lcms.org and the companion Bible study at files.lcms.org.

Robert Finch, pre-seminary student at Concordia University St. Paul, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about his journey to Lutheranism and Concordia St. Paul, how he discovered Lutheran doctrine, what he's learning in pre-seminary studies, why he loves learning Biblical languages, and how this program will prepare him for his next chapter at seminary. Learn more about the pre-seminary program and $0 tuition at Concordia St. Paul at csp.edu/program/pre-seminary. Learn more about the Set Apart to Serve Initiative at lcms.org/setaparttoserve. 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.

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Messianic Message: Predictions, Patterns, and the Presence of Jesus in the Old Testament The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post 2713. Finding Jesus in the Old Testament, Part 4 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 9/28/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Messianic Message: Predictions, Patterns, and the Presence of Jesus in the Old Testament The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post 2502. Finding Jesus in the Old Testament, Part 1 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 9/7/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

In this episode we are privileged to have Dr. Joshua Hollmann of Concordia University - St. Paul, MN join us as we explore the latest Wes Anderson film, Asteroid City. We discuss themes of life and death, clarity and confusion, and other things that we each experienced watching this film. We hope you enjoy our roller-coaster conversation! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeffrey-skopak/support

"That was the beginning of me working with a homeless women's choir. As someone who grew up doing music my whole life, it was just part of my DNA. This broke open everything I had ever thought or experienced about music, and it gave me some really new opportunities and new ways to look at the power and purpose of singing. For the people I was working with, it was part of what would get them through a day or week, and that was really powerful." Amanda Weber currently serves as Director of Worship and the Arts at Westminster Presbyterian Church in downtown Minneapolis, where she oversees a wealth of arts programming. Her work explores the intersections of art, spirituality, and justice and their impact on community. With a deep love for teaching, Weber has served as adjunct professor for Concordia University St. Paul and the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. She co-facilitated a Social Justice and Music January-term course at St. Olaf College and was a Vocal Instructor for theology students at Yale Divinity School. Weber also taught high school at the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts in Hartford, CT.Weber is the Founder and Artistic Director of Voices of Hope, an organization that builds choral singing communities in correctional facilities in the state of Minnesota. Weber's doctoral dissertation, which focused on this work, was awarded the Julius Herford Dissertation Prize in 2018. She has presented on the topic of incarceration and choral singing at numerous conferences and was also invited to speak for a TEDx Minneapolis Salon in 2016.Weber's interest in using music as a tool for social justice grew through her work at Luther Place Memorial Church in Washington, DC, where she founded Bethany's Women of Praise, a choir for homeless women.  Weber received a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of Minnesota in 2018, a Master of Music Degree in Choral Conducting at the Yale School of Music and Institute of Sacred Music in 2013, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Art at Luther College in 2008.  You can find out more about Amanda by visiting amandakateweber.com and learn more about Voices of Hope at www.wearevoicesofhope.org. You can also find Amanda on Facebook (@amanda.weber.731) or Instagram (@we6er).Choir Fam wants to hear from you! Check out the Minisode Intro episode from September 16, 2022, to hear how to share your story with us. Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson from Pexels

Social Media: https://linktr.ee/senseink Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SenseiNK Today on DaDojo we invite Antwan Kimmons Minnesota native has been taking the division 2 landscape by storm averaging 21ppg 4ast and 6reb. He comes on the show to talk his journey through being the guy in high school to playing a role in division 1 basketball at University of Northern Iowa to dominating at CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY ST. PAUL. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/senseink/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/senseink/support

Tom Gillespie is the President and CEO of Mendota Heights, MN-based Living Well Disability Services, a leader in providing exceptional services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Gillespie has more than 15 years of senior management experience working across the spectrum of roles in the disability services industry including executive leadership, operations management, and group home management. His resume prior to his service at Living Well includes more than a decade of strategic leadership at Minnesota disability service providers, including his time as Executive Director of the Duluth Regional Care Center (DRCC) in Duluth, MN. Prior to that Gillespie was Chief Program Officer of Hammer Residences in Wayzata. Hammer Residences provides services for more than 1,900 people impacted by disabilities, Hammer has 550 staff in locations across the Twin Cities region. In addition to his leadership at Living Well, Tom is married to his high school girlfriend Susie. The couple has a 5-year-old son, Henry.  Tom serves on the board of directors for the Association of Residential Resources in Minnesota (ARRM), Minnesota ACO provider ALTAIR, and The Non-Profit Insurance Trust. Gillespie and his family also volunteer their time with Minnetonka Community Education, The Woodbury Hockey Association, and South Washington County Schools. Tom Gillespie has received an undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Minnesota, Duluth, and an MBA from Concordia University St. Paul.

Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich, President of Concordia University St. Paul, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about his journey into church work, the formational experiences he had when he was in elementary and high school, who encouraged him to consider church work, how Concordia St. Paul provides excellent formation for church work students, barriers that church work students face, and how Concordia St. Paul is helping students through those barriers. Learn more about Concordia St. Paul at csp.edu. Learn more about the Set Apart to Serve Initiative at lcms.org/setaparttoserve. 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.

This is part 2 of my conversation with Johnny and Christina Nelson. Johnny is the Founder of Arctos Capital, a Private Equity firm specializing in partnerships with trusted operators in the top-performing markets of AZ, TX, OK, NM, and beyond. Additionally, he is a multifamily owner, operator, and investor in multiple US states. He has delivered strong cash-flow and market-exceeding returns on his current and past Real Estate activities. Prior to his Real Estate business activities, Mr. Nelson worked as a Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager in the medical, additive, and power industries, and as a General Contractor in AK. He received his bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and master's degrees in Material's Science from the University of North Dakota. He lives in Minneapolis MN with his wife, and is beyond excited to take on his newest roll of dad-to-be this summer.    Christa Nelson is Co-Founder and Chief People Officer for Arctos Capital. She employs a data- focused strategy coupled with a strong vision for culture and company growth, and a unique team building perspective. Prior to her entrepreneurial activities, Mrs. Nelson graduated with a MA in Human Resource Management from Concordia University St. Paul. She has over 13 years of management, HR, and operations experience with Fortune 100 companies in Hospitality and Financial Services. She specializes in Employee Relations, Dispute Resolution, and HR Consulting. She is a dedicated wife, daughter, and philanthropist dedicated to serving the community of Minneapolis, MN.    In this episode, Johnny and Christa discusses how to overcome difficult times in real estate investing. They recommend taking a walk, eating happy food, and celebrating small wins. They discuss how high performers motivate themselves, and the different love languages. It is important to pay attention to how other people receive what we're putting out, in order to build better relationships. They discuss how people tend to gravitate towards those who are similar to them, even if those similarities don't always look the same.   [00:01 - 12:30] Find Something That Brings You Joy and Makes You Happy   Johnny and Christa stresses that baking can help you change your state and feel better   Find something that brings you joy and makes you happy     [12:31 - 17:32] Give Yourself Rewards That Motivates You Johnny and Christa recommend to give yourself rewards that are motivating to you based what you like Different rewards motivate different people It's important to pay attention to how other people receive your rewards in order to build better relationships People tend to gravitate towards people who are similar to them [17:33 - 20:28] Closing Segment   Johnny and Christa shares that it is important to trust your gut and rely on your “weird vibey emotions” to help you make sure you're in the right place with the right people   They discuss how they use their different skills when selling real estate, including their emotional skills versus data and analytics Johnny and Christa invite us to visit their website: https://www.arctosfund.com/       Tweetable Quotes: “I don't like making rewards material things because I can get a material thing if I really want to. And honestly, I don't care about designer watches and things like that. For me, a reward is more, let's take some time, let's do something together.” – Johnny and Christa “You have to trust your gut and kind of follow your North Star and if something doesn't feel right, it usually isn't.” – Johnny and Christa   Connect with Johnny and Christa through his website or email him!   LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode. Are you confused about where to start? Join our community and learn more about real estate investing. Head over to our Facebook Page, Youtube Channel, or website https://www.theacademypresents.com/jointhesummit36848306. Connect with Lorren Capital, LLC. for syndicated multifamily investments, https://lorrencapital.com/. To learn more about me, visit my LinkedIn profile, and connect with me.

Johnny Nelson is the Founder of Arctos Capital, a Private Equity firm specializing in partnerships with trusted operators in the top-performing markets of AZ, TX, OK, NM, and beyond.  Additionally, he is a multifamily owner, operator, and investor in multiple US states. He has delivered strong cash-flow and market-exceeding returns on his current and past Real Estate activities.    Prior to his Real Estate business activities, Mr. Nelson worked as a Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager in the medical, additive, and power industries, and as a General Contractor in AK. He received his bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and master's degrees in Material's Science from the University of North Dakota.   He lives in Minneapolis, MN with his wife, and is beyond excited to take on his newest role as dad-to-be this summer.    Christa Nelson is Co-Founder and Chief People Officer for Arctos Capital. She employs a data- focused strategy coupled with a strong vision for culture and company growth, and a unique team building perspective.     Prior to her entrepreneurial activities, Mrs. Nelson graduated with an MA in Human Resource Management from Concordia University St. Paul. She has over 13 years of management, HR, and operations experience with Fortune 100 companies in Hospitality and Financial Services. She specializes in Employee Relations, Dispute Resolution, and HR Consulting. She is a dedicated wife, daughter, and philanthropist dedicated to serving the community of Minneapolis, MN.    In this episode, Johnny and Christa discuss how it is important to have confidence in your abilities and to know where your strengths lie. They say that if you're not able to manage your emotions, you'll be miserable and ineffective in your dealings and relationships. They encourage listeners to train themselves to be able to allocate the right amount of time and emotional space to managing these things, so that they can focus on their goals instead. [00:01 - 12:30] Connect and Learn From Industry Mistakes   Johnny and Christa recommend sharing their biggest advice for new or experienced real estate investors Connect with industry experts and learn from their mistakes Subscribe to their podcast, “Elevate Your Equity”   [12:31 - 17:32] Remove Emotions From Decision-Making Johnny and Christa reached out to a friend about wholesaling in single-family homes Keep the conversation going and try to get as much information as possible They share their experiences with cold calling Be transparent about your skills and limitations when cold calling Find confidence in things your good at Build a dream team [17:33 - 20:28] Closing Segment   Johnny and Christa share that we should learn how to remove emotions in decision making Disappointment can be disciplined by changing the state or mind   Johnny and Christa invites us to visit their website: https://www.arctosfund.com/     Tweetable Quotes:   “Once you can learn that and really lean into that with your partners and just recognize, what strengths do each one of us bring to the table and that's how you get great momentum to move forward.” – Johnny and Christa   “It's great to have those emotions because our emotions can guide us in a lot of ways.. But you also have to find that balance. Your emotions cannot run your business decisions.” – Johnny and Christa   Connect with Johnny and Christa through their website or email them!   LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode. Are you confused about where to start? Join our community and learn more about real estate investing. Head over to our Facebook Page, Youtube Channel, or website https://www.theacademypresents.com/jointhesummit36848306. Connect with Lorren Capital, LLC. for syndicated multifamily investments, https://lorrencapital.com/. To learn more about me, visit my LinkedIn profile, and connect with me.

This can be a challenging environment for nonprofit organizations, especially those in higher education, contending with investments, revenue, operations, and more. In this episode, Bob DiMeo and Devon Francis speak with Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich, president at Concordia University-St. Paul. They discuss the current outlook for higher-ed organizations, including major opportunities and challenges facing them … Continue reading Episode 44 – Nonprofits in Higher-Ed: Current Outlook, Opportunities, and Challenges with Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich →

Thomas Gillespie is the President and CEO of Mendota Heights, MN-based Living Well Disability Services, a leader in providing exceptional services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Gillespie has more than 15 years of senior management experience working across the spectrum of roles in the disability services industry including executive leadership, operations management, and group home management. His resume prior to his service at Living Well includes more than a decade of strategic leadership at Minnesota disability service providers, including his time as Executive Director of the Duluth Regional Care Center (DRCC) in Duluth, MN. Prior to that Gillespie was Chief Program Officer of Hammer Residences in Wayzata. Hammer Residences provides services for more than 1,900 people impacted by disabilities, Hammer has 550 staff in locations across the Twin Cities region. In addition to his leadership at Living Well, Tom is married to his high school girlfriend Susie. The couple have a 5-year-old son, Henry.  Tom serves on the board of directors for the Association of Residential Resources in Minnesota (ARRM), Minnesota ACO provider ALTAIR and The Non-Profit Insurance Trust. Gillespie and his family also volunteer their time with Minnetonka Community Education, The Woodbury Hockey Association, and South Washington County Schools. Gillespie has received an undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Minnesota, Duluth and an MBA from Concordia University St. Paul.  

On today's episode, I speak with Coach Steve Bellis from the Concordia University St. Paul Women's Program in Minnesota. We talk about how their ID camps help prospects get a feel for the program. He tells us about the school's great location and new facilities. Lastly, we discuss his staff and their roles with helping to lead the team. Concordia St. Paul - https://cspbears.com/sports/womens-soccer   See more interviews at https://discovercollegesoccer.com/  

Episode Summary: In today's episode, I chat with my ministry friend, Dr. Heather Ingersoll. She has so much experience with ministry with children and their spiritual formation. Heather shares some beautiful and profound thoughts on children's faith, discipleship, and parenting, as well as Godly Play. I hope that you will find this interview as impactful as I did. Heather's Bio: Heather Ingersoll spent the past 20 years, exploring, researching, and practicing ways to support the spiritual lives of children. She holds a MA in Family Life Education from Concordia University St. Paul and a PhD in Education from Seattle Pacific University. She has experience leading children's ministry programs, supervising early childhood programs, and teaching college level courses in education and children's spirituality. She currently serves as the Executive Director for the Godly Play Foundation where she gets to bring her love for bridging the gap between research and practice to cultivate spaces around the world where children can come close to the mystery of God. She also gets to explore this in her own home in Oregon with her husband and her two sons, Theo (6) and Aidan (2). Verses from the episode: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Links from the episode: (This may contain some affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase using these links. For more information, please see mydisclosure policy.) Heather's Email Godly Play Website Godly Play on Facebook Playfully Faithful Parenting Podcast is a ministry of CreatedtoPlay.com. For more resources, tips, devotions, and tools check us out online: https://createdtoplay.com . Freebies for you: Want to work with me? Sign up for a 15-minute free coaching call: https://createdtoplay.com/free-coaching Join my free 5-day Bible Play Challenge: https://createdtoplay.com/challenge Get 17 fun, free kid's blessings for meals: https://createdtoplay.com/kids-blessings Even though I'm an introvert, I'm social! Let's connect! Instagram: https://instagram.com/createdtoplay Facebook: https://facebook.com/created2play Twitter: https://twitter.com/createdtoplay Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/createdtoplay Did you enjoy the show? Subscribe and leave me a 5-star review on Apple Music and make me giddy. Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joy-wendling/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joy-wendling/support

Many churches do not know about the ongoing need for Bible translation. Millions of people are still without Scripture in a language they understand. Join the Bible translation movement to put God's Word in their hands. Mark your calendar. Sign up to receive resources! Bible Translation Sunday is September 26th this year (lbt.org/bts). Dr. Reed Lessing is this year's sermon contributor for Bible Translation Sunday. He is the Director of the Center for Biblical Studies, a professor at Concordia University St. Paul, and the author of several Old Testament commentaries.

Today we are joined by Dr. Mark Koschmann, Fiechtner Chair in Christian Outreach and  Assistant Professor of Theology and Missiology at Concordia University—St. Paul. We get his perspective on the current events going on in Minneapolis, MN and around the country dealing with social inequality, race relations, and injustice.For more information on Dr. Koschmann's Faculty-Led Workshop at Concordia Seminary St. Louis visit csl.edu (The Hoffmann Institute at Concordia University St. Paul, Minn., will pay $75 of the $100 registration fee for the first 10 urban pastors and laypeople who register. Email ce@csl.edu for discount code.) Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

Sometimes we follow one path that we thought we were supposed to be on, and then we get an opportunity to pivot, have you taken that opportunity? Brian talks today about how he started as a pastor and as he grew in his position he felt called to work in the education field. He followed a job post and was willing to move away from his wife Laurie's family to pursue this career. What started as a 2 year starting position, turned into a life long career in higher education. Have you ever wondered the path to becoming a President of a University? Today you will learn how to do that!

Today on the podcast we're going to be talking about higher education, specifically Lutheran Christian higher education, with Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich, president of Concordia University St. Paul.Learn more about Concordia University St. PaulConnect with us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

In these two episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Michelle Dardaris, BSc, CPT to discuss her journey through the world of gymnastics, fitness, and life in general! Michelle is a 2020 graduate of Lebanon Valley College's Exercise Science Program. After graduating, Michelle decided to further her education at Concordia University St. Paul, to obtain a Master of Science (MS) in Coaching & Athletic Administration. While doing all of this, Michelle coaches gymnastics at Atlantic Coast Gymnastics and also earned her NASM-CPT. For more on Michelle, you can find her @michelle_dardaris --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-braun/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-braun/support

In these two episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Michelle Dardaris, BSc, CPT to discuss her journey through the world of gymnastics, fitness, and life in general! Michelle is a 2020 graduate of Lebanon Valley College's Exercise Science Program. After graduating, Michelle decided to further her education at Concordia University St. Paul, to obtain a Master of Science (MS) in Coaching & Athletic Administration. While doing all of this, Michelle coaches gymnastics at Atlantic Coast Gymnastics and also earned her NASM-CPT. For more on Michelle, you can find her @michelle_dardaris --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-braun/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-braun/support

In this episode, Tanner talks with Shelly Schwalm. Shelly is a writer, speaker, and ministry leader at Concordia University St. Paul.shellyschwalm.comFollow Shelly on Twitter and Instagram.. .. ..Notes: Blue Like Jazz by Donald MillerUninvited by Lysa Terkeurst.. .. .. Keep up with Tanner! writtentospeak.comwww.instagram.com/writtentospeak Support the show (http://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast)