Podcasts about district president

Why is the vicarage year such an important part of pastoral formation in the LCMS? The Rev. David Nehrenz, President of the LCMS Oklahoma District, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve series to share his journey into the Holy Ministry. He discusses his current vocation as District President, reflects on how his own vicarage was a formative experience, and talks about the vicars he has supervised over the years. Rev. Nehrenz also explains what a typical vicarage year looks like for seminarians, the importance of the relationships that form between vicars and their congregations, and the ways he has seen vicars grow during this year of experience. Learn more about the LCMS Oklahoma District at oklahomalutherans.org. 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 Focus: The well of God's love in Christ is infinitely deep. We thank our District President, Pastor Mike Seifert, for preaching. The sermon for March 30th, 2025 is based on Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Sermon Given By: Pastor Mike Seifert Trinity Lutheran Church is located in Woodbridge, VA, USA and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). If you would like more information about our congregation, please visit www.trinityofwoodbridge.org or www.facebook.com/trinityofwoodbridge

The prior approval process for LCMS leaders lacks transparency and is creating distrust and division when qualified candidates are removed without explanation. Family dysfunction in the church is exacerbated when decisions are made without clarity.Pat Ferry, Bill Cario, and Tim Ahlman discuss the topic at length:• Two distinct processes exist for presidents versus theology faculty appointments• Presidential approval requires sign-off from two of three key leaders: LCMS President, District President, and CUS board chair• Theology faculty approvals follow a different, increasingly unclear process• Concordia Wisconsin's presidential search illustrates the challenges when preferred candidates are rejected without explanation• Leaders advocate for transparency while maintaining appropriate church oversight• Relational trust is broken when decisions are made without discussing rationales• Worship practices and associations may impact eligibility without explicit guidelines• The process has evolved over decades with decreasing clarity in recent yearsWe need to continue working together for greater transparency. If we're going to break down walls between us, even little ones, we have to work at it together.Support the showJoin the Lead Time Newsletter! (Weekly Updates and Upcoming Episodes)https://www.uniteleadership.org/lead-time-podcast#newsletterVisit uniteleadership.org

In this episode, we discuss what happens when pastors retire from full-time work in the church from the perspective of a District President.  Thanks to the Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) for helping to sponsor this episode. To find out more about what LCEF does and how they can help you and your congregation, visit lcef.org. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Special Guest: Fr. Brady Finnern ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read the Gottesblog here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/gottesblog/ You can support Gottesdienst here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/make-a-donation/ As always, we, at The Gottesdienst Crowd, would be honored if you would Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Thanks for listening and thanks for your support. 

In this episode, we discuss the doctrine and logistics of the Call from the perspective of a District President.  Thanks to the Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) for helping to sponsor this episode. To find out more about what LCEF does and how they can help you and your congregation, visit lcef.org. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Special Guest: Fr. D. Richard Stuckwisch ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read the Gottesblog here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/gottesblog/ You can support Gottesdienst here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/make-a-donation/ As always, we, at The Gottesdienst Crowd, would be honored if you would Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Thanks for listening and thanks for your support. 

Up to 40 RSA clubs could leave the national body over a disagreement over the organisation's future. Auckland district RSA president Graham Gibson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Deaconess Dehlia had the opportunity to sit down during the OH District Church Workers Conference and talk with our District President Rev. Kevin Wilson.In this episode we learn more about the local and national focused work of a District President.Email | podcast@stjohndublin.orgChurch Website: stjohndublin.orgChurch Center: stjohndublin.churchcenter.com‘Around the Sermon' episodes are off-topic episodes where we do not review a sermon within our conversation but explore various other topics and sit down with other guests for interview. Thank you to Higher Things Inc. for permission to use their recording of LSB 834 “O God, O Lord of Heaven and Earth”. (leader.higherthings.org)Thank you for listening to the Post-Sermon Podcast.Click Here to Text Us Your Questions & Comments

September 12, 2024 Kari K. Steele – President – Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago City Club event description: Kari K. SteeleKari K. Steele was elected November 6, 2012, to her first term as a Commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) and re-elected in 2018 for a second term. […]

How can we lead lives of true significance and unity in our vocations, whether in pastoral roles or everyday professions? Join the Lead Time Newsletter! (Weekly Updates and Upcoming Episodes)Reverend David Davis, the district president of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) in Michigan, joins us to unpack these profound themes. David shares his journey and proactive efforts in supporting Concordia University Ann Arbor, highlighting the critical importance of unity within the LCMS, even in the face of suspicion and criticism. His story is a testament to leading with grace and fostering a community rooted in collaboration and shared mission.In this episode, we dive into the evolving role of Concordia Universities in shaping leaders for both church and secular fields. David and I discuss the pressing need for robust Lutheran theological education that prepares students to be missionaries in their professions, whether in business, law, or medicine. We explore the critical balance between developing church workers and equipping all believers for ministry and service, reflecting on the broader mission embraced by many Concordia University presidents. This conversation sheds light on the future of Christian leadership and the demand for mission-oriented colleges.Lastly, we explore the multifaceted nature of pastoral leadership and the evolving role of lay leaders within the church. David offers insights into the physical and spiritual demands of pastoral work, advocating for disciplined self-care and innovative training programs for lay leaders. We touch on the potential of distance learning to meet the growing demand for pastoral leadership in small communities and emphasize the importance of district-wide prayer and collaboration in spreading the gospel. Join us for an inspiring discussion on leadership, significance, and the power of unity in advancing God's kingdom.Ask Ralph - Christian FinanceJoin financial expert Ralph Estep, Jr - Daily tips for balancing your faith and finances. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Anything But LawDiscover inspiring stories and insights from entrepreneurs, athletes, and thought leaders.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.Join the Lead Time Newsletter! (Weekly Updates and Upcoming Episodes)https://www.uniteleadership.org/lead-time-podcast#newsletterVisit uniteleadership.org

Jackie LaBarbera, board president of the Anderson Union School District, announced that the district would continue its current policy requiring school officials to inform parents when a student requests a change to their records, including requests to change their gender identity or sexual orientation. Also, tribal and conservation groups are advocating for national monument status for the Medicine Lake Highlands in Siskiyou County, and there are now more restrictions on fires in Lassen National Forest. *Editor's note: An earlier version of Headlines incorrectly identified the North State school district that has policies that are not in line with California's SAFETY Act.

One RSA District President is celebrating the turnout at ANZAC services yesterday despite the wild weather in some parts.  The mid-morning service at Wellington's Pukeahu National War Memorial Park had to be canned because of the high winds.  Tony Hill said that while there are fewer people from the World Wars, a lot of new veterans are coming through.  It includes those who fought in Iraq, East Timor, and Afghanistan.  He told Andrew Dickens that they've had abut 62,000 people who are now veterans since 1990.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this week's episode, join host Troy Edgar as he talks with Brett Barbre, President of Yorba Linda Water District. California, the fourth-largest economy globally relies heavily on water for various sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, energy, and tourism. With over 30 years of experience, Brett has served on the boards of the Municipal Water District of Orange County and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. He is considered an expert on water importations from northern California via the State Water Project and from the Colorado River via the Colorado River Aqueduct. This system supplies water to approximately 20 million residents - the largest population served by any water district worldwide.  Brett shares insights on water policy and the state of California's water infrastructure along with the intersection of politics and public service.  Episode Links: Colossus: The Turbulent, Thrilling Saga of the Building of Hoover Dam by Michael Hiltzik Richard Nixon Library

What is the heart and soul of when God's people gather around His gifts? The actions done or the faith in the works of Christ? The Roman Catholic Church was allowing various abuses of an unbloody sacrifice to make atonement for sins and to receive “filthy gain” from members for a personal Mass. The Mass was kept so that the focus would be on faith in Christ and to receive the forgiveness of sins by His blood and blood. Although the service might look similar, the actions of the pastor only have authority as it pertains to the Word and giving the fruits of HIs cross to sinners who need heavenly medicine. “Weary am I and heavy laden; With sin my soul is sore oppressed; Receive me graciously and gladden My heart for I am now Thy Guest. Lord, may Thy body and blood. Be for my soul the highest good.” LSB #618, st. 4 Rev. Dr. Rick Stuckwisch, District President of the Indiana District of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Article 24 of the Augsburg Confession. Find your copy of the Book of Concord - Concordia Reader's Edition at cph.org or read online at bookofconcord.org. Study the Lutheran Confession of Faith found in the Book of Concord with lively discussions led by host Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the LCMS Minnesota North District, and guest LCMS pastors. Join us as these Christ-confessing Concordians read through and discuss our Lutheran doctrine in the Book of Concord in order to gain a deeper understanding of our Lutheran faith and practical application for our vocations.

What is the heart and soul of when God's people gather around His gifts? The actions done or the faith in the works of Christ? The Roman Catholic Church was allowing various abuses of an unbloody sacrifice to make atonement for sins and to receive “filthy gain” from members for a personal Mass. The Mass was kept so that the focus would be on faith in Christ and to receive the forgiveness of sins by His blood and blood. Although the service might look similar, the actions of the pastor only have authority as it pertains to the Word and giving the fruits of HIs cross to sinners who need heavenly medicine. “Weary am I and heavy laden; With sin my soul is sore oppressed; Receive me graciously and gladden My heart for I am now Thy Guest. Lord, may Thy body and blood. Be for my soul the highest good.” LSB #618, st. 4 Rev. Dr. Rick Stuckwisch, District President of the Indiana District of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Article 24 of the Augsburg Confession. Find your copy of the Book of Concord - Concordia Reader's Edition at cph.org or read online at bookofconcord.org. Study the Lutheran Confession of Faith found in the Book of Concord with lively discussions led by host Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the LCMS Minnesota North District, and guest LCMS pastors. Join us as these Christ-confessing Concordians read through and discuss our Lutheran doctrine in the Book of Concord in order to gain a deeper understanding of our Lutheran faith and practical application for our vocations.

H. Neil Matkin, Ed.D., District President, Collin College joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, July 10, 2023, we talk with Rochester City School District President Cynthia Elliott and Vice President Beatriz LeBron about how to improve the district.

Newsmaker Ep. 2079 Dr. Kristie Fisher, Iowa Valley Community College District President (5/11/23) by Radio on the Go

About Richard Snow - Rev. Richard Snow, District President — Serves as an advisor to the church workers of the District, as a visitor to congregations and church workers in times of celebration or difficulty, and as a leader in ministry to the members of the Nebraska District.Visit uniteleadership.org

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Facilities Management (FM) function.  We welcome Jordan Smith to this episode. Jordan is the Administrative Director of Facility Operations for AdventHealth in Zephyr Hills, Florida. Jordan leads the facilities team at their Dade City and Zephyr Hills hospital campuses.  Jordan is also the current District President for the Florida Healthcare Engineering Association (FHEA) District III Board. In addition, he serves as the district's representative to the FHEA state board.Jordan and I discuss many topics, including:"Healthcare is busy in Florida" (2:20);Expansion pressure and staffing needs (9:30);Owning a trades business and making the transition to healthcare (14:30);No drama policy (30:30);On the value of networking (41:00);Touting FM accomplishments (51:30).Our thanks to Jordan for appearing on the podcast. G/MA Nuggets1) Check out the jobs we are recruiting for here, including our latest Children's Medical Center Dallas role. 2) Follow us on YouTube.3) Read our latest blog, Be true to yourself.Check us out at https://gosselin-associates.com

Learn more about Mike Gibson - Prior to his election as President of the Pacific Southwest District - LCMS in June 2018, Mike served as pastor of Christ Lutheran Church and School from August 2006 to August 2018, leading the congregation's vision of supporting, equipping, and launching people into mission locally and globally.  Mike completed his undergraduate studies in Humanities at California State University, Sacramento in 1980, he is a 1984 Master of Divinity graduate from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO and was awarded a Doctor of Ministry degree in 1996 from Fuller Seminary, Pasadena, CA, with an emphasis on organizational pathology and leadership.  His pastoral ministry includes service at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Huntington Beach, CA (1984-1987) and Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Milpitas, CA (1987-2006).Pastor Mike has been engaged globally in China, Southeast Asia, and India for almost 20 years. His missional passion includes helping the Body of Christ understand the growth of Christianity in the Global South and the beneficial influence that the Global South can bring to the church in the post-Christian Global North.  His Personal Purpose Statement reflects this focus: “My purpose is to awaken within the Body of Christ a local and global perspective on the Mission of God and to influence organizational systems in order to free and empower them for mission fulfillment.”He is the author of Out of the Bleachers and Onto the Field – How to Witness Without Hang-ups (CPH, 1992) and a contributor to numerous periodicals. His new book, “Mountains and Valleys – Living the Christian Life” will be released by Concordia Publishing House in the second half of 2023.Mike was born and raised in Sacramento, CA.  He and Kathy were married in 1979.  Kathy works at Concordia University Irvine as Assistant Director of Advancement Services.  The Gibsons have two adult sons, Andrew and Tim. Visit uniteleadership.org

It's our last episode of the year and we are looking to the future with Cyndi Karapogosian, District President at global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half. We talk about business leadership skills for payroll professionals, how to prepare to take the next step in your career, the art of selling your skill set, and what you will need to do to make yourself the most attractive leadership candidate possible.  Join the conversation! Share your thoughts on what makes a payroll professional stand out as a business leader by leaving a comment on the American Payroll Association's Facebook page or by sending us an email to podcasts@americanpayroll.org. 

The Rev. Dr. John Brunner, pastor emeritus and former District President of the Eastern District LCMS, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 12:29-51. This section concludes the narrative which began in chapter 11. Namely, the 10th and final plague is completed, YHWH is fully victorious over the false gods of the Egyptians, and Pharaoh lets the Hebrews go. Israel's 430 years of sojourning in Egypt have come to an end and Moses is vindicated. Unleavened bread appears again as a sign, this time of haste. Will there now be no more hardships for God's people? It's the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It's the story of Exodus, but it's also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don't miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

New Central Bucks School District President Dana Hunter joins The Program to discuss their new policies within the district regarding books and transgender students. Dana also describes politics in the classroom which will be on the agenda for the next school board meeting.

San Diego School District President tells students to NOT RETURN who REFUSE to follow MASK MANDATE! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blackandwhitenetwork/support

सुनिए एक परोपकारी प्रधानाध्यापक शेर सिंह चौहान के जीवन की प्रेरक कहानी। आपको बतादें शेर सिंह चौहान वर्तमान में एक सरकारी विद्यालय में प्रधानाध्यापक हैं। इनके इस सफर की शुरुआत हुई थी राजस्थान के जालोर के सायला गाँव से, जहां इनका जन्म हुआ। अपनी स्कूली शिक्षा इन्होंने मयूर चोपासनी स्कूल, जोधपुर से प्राप्त की। फिर बीएन कॉलेज, उदयपुर से बी.कॉम और एम.कॉम किया। ये बीएन कॉलेज के छात्र संघ अध्यक्ष भी थे। 1993 में शेर सिंह को पहली पोस्टिंग उदयपुर के परोला गांव के एक प्राइमरी स्कूल में मिली। वहां रहते हुए इन्होंने महसूस किया कि ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों के आदिवासी बहुल इलाकों में संसाधनों की कमी है। इसके बाद ये अलग-अलग जगहों पर तैनात किये गए। जब इन्होंने ये महसूस किया कि दूरस्थ और ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में संसाधनों की कमी के कारण सरकारी शिक्षकों को काफी चुनौतियों का सामना करना पड़ता है। ऐसे में इन्होंने छात्रों और शिक्षकों के लाभ के लिए काम करने और उनके भविष्य को उज्ज्वल बनाने के लिए राजस्थान शिक्षक और पंचायती राज कर्मचारी संघ का गठन किया और 2004 में इसके जिलाध्यक्ष बने और शिक्षा के क्षेत्र में जो भी कमियां थीं, सुविधाओं और संसाधनों की कमी थी, उनके लिए शेर सिंह ने दानदाताओं से संपर्क करके वह चीजें उपलब्ध कराईं। इसके अलावा इनके द्वारा ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में लड़कियों के लिए बेहतर स्कूल, स्वच्छता सुविधाओं के साथही प्रकृति संरक्षण गतिविधियों के लिए भी कई काम किये है। इनके द्वारा किये गए कार्य बेहद सराहनीय हैं। इनके जीवन की ये कहानी और इनके नेक विचार समस्त देशवासियों को प्रेरित एवं प्रोत्साहित करते हैं। पूरी कहानी पढ़ें https://stories.workmob.com/sher-chauhan-education-academia वर्कमोब द्वारा #मेरीकहानी कार्यक्रम के माध्यम से एक नयी पहल शुरू की गयी है जिसके ज़रिये हर कोई छोटे बड़े बिज़नेस ओनर्स अपनी प्रेरक कहानियों को यहाँ सभी के साथ साझा कर सकते है। क्योंकि हर शख्स की कहानी में है वो बात जो जीवन को बदलकर एक नयी दिशा दिखाएगी, और ज़िन्दगी में ले आएगी आशा की एक नयी चमकती किरण। #बनाओअपनीपहचान #प्रेरककहानियाँ #प्रधानाध्यापक #शेरसिंहचौहान #सरकारीविद्यालय #सरकारी #मयूरचोपासनीस्कूल #बीएनकॉलेज #संघअध्यक्ष #ग्रामीण #शिक्षकों #जिलाध्यक्ष जानिए वर्कमोब के बारे में: जुड़िये वर्कमोब पर अपनी कहानी साझा करने और प्रेरणादायक कहानियाँ देखने के लिए। ये एक ऐसा मंच है जहां आप पेशेवरों, लघु व्यापारियों, उद्यमियों और सामाजिक कार्यकर्ताओं की वीडियो कहानियां देख सकते हैं और दूसरों को प्रेरित करने के लिए अपनी व्यक्तिगत और व्यावसायिक कहानी सभी के साथ साझा कर सकते हैं। आपकी कहानी में लोगों को आशा देने, प्रेरणा देने और दूसरों का जीवन बदलने में मदद करने की एक अद्भुत क्षमता है। यह 100% मुफ़्त है। इस लिंक पर क्लिक करें और देखें प्रेरक कहानियां https://stories.workmob.com/ हमारे ऐप्प को डाउनलोड करें: Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.workmob iOS: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/workmob/id901802570

Note: critical update! President Linnemann shares a story of how Concordia University, Portland, was a blessing to him as a young man and invites memories (saved in audio format) from others to be sent into the District Office in preparation for an evening remembering the blessings of Concordia University, Portland.

Note: critical update! President Linnemann highlights the NOW L.I. and invites every ministry to bring at least one name of a brand new leader or a leader "who is doing a new thing" to the district convention. The dream is to have over 230 names of new leaders across the NOW District.

Note: critical update! President Linnemann digs into the purpose of gathering in convention, and an appropriate mindset for followers of Jesus to have in tough conversations. Then, he provides an update on the "Speaking the Truth in Love about Racism" Task Force, and asks leaders and groups across the district to use the resources provided to prepare for helpful discussion at the convention.

In today's final hour, Dom Giordano welcomes in Bruce Chambers, former school board member in the Great Valley School District. Last week, Giordano was joined by Linda Stein, editor of the Delaware Valley Journal, who told us about teacher whistleblowers who came forward to tell about an initiative by the school district to hide from parents students who would like to change their identity. In the district policy, teachers are instructed to stay mum when a student would like to be called a different name or gender, giving specific instructions on how to hide this from parents. Chambers discusses the legality of such an initiative, and Giordano points out how this both hurts relationships between parents and children and the potential for learning. (Photo by Getty Images)

Rev. Dr. Brian Saunders, District President of the Iowa East District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 19:1-15. The Pharisees were testing Jesus to trip him up concerning divorce by misquoting the Bible. Divorce has affected all of us and the sin that has caused it leaves a trail of pain. Jesus brings them back to the beginning by showing that marriage is a gift from the LORD of a husband and wife. The life of the Christian is a life of repentance and forgiveness and the same applies to the married couple. The most important three words in a Christian marriage is not “I love you” but “I forgive you.” The married couple, those who have been divorced, the extended family, the single person all live in the hope not in our strength or perfection, but in the forgiveness won for us in Christ. “Lord God, keep us steadfast in Your Word. Thank you for the gift of marriage that reflects Your love for the church and uplifts us in body and soul. Bless all marriages to holiness, give healing to those affected by divorce, and grant us the gift of repentance that we may receive Your forgiveness and live holy lives by word and deed. In Christ, Amen”

Steven Llanusa, President of the Claremont Unified School district and one who has spent a lifetime in service to education, set aside some time for an interview to better acquaint the listener a bit about himself and the latest issues at CUSD.  Steve takes the listener on a deep-dive regarding several complex and important topics affecting the Claremont Unified School District, perfectly balancing humility, intelligent humor and thoughtful clarification while providing a perspective of interest to anyone with a stake in Claremont's School System - one of our city's main attractions.  Steven's clear and precise style, a benefit of his 30 years of teaching and experience gained from being involved with almost every facet of the education system, is evident as he effortlessly crystallizes the many considerations surrounding the maps for the five "by-trustee" areas, the considerations involved with debates surrounding the School Resource Officer and the advantages and trade-offs that the use of technology has brought - and much more.  Steve Llanusa's credentials include classroom teacher, administrator, PFA-member as a parent of three Claremont USD graduates, the Technology Coordinator at a Science Magnet/Technology Academy school in San Bernardino County, and the key developer of the math and science curriculum for the NASA STEP program.  Steven's unique breadth and depth of experience combined with his easy, personable style make this episode enjoyable and educational for anyone, and one to recommend to others, regardless of whether they have (or are) students in one or more of Claremont's fine schools.---------------------------------------------Visit the Claremont Unified School District website:https://www.cusd.claremont.edu/Learn more about, contact Steven Llanusa through CUSDhttps://www.cusd.claremont.edu/slEmail: sllanusa@cusd.claremont.eduFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/steven.llanusa

Rev. Terry Forke, District President of the Montana District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 16:13-28. God the Father reveals the truth of Christ to Peter and us: He is the Christ the Son of the Living God. He is the Messiah proclaimed from the beginning (Genesis 3:15). He is the Son of the living God (Matthew 3:17 & Psalm 18:46) who will fulfill all that the LORD has promised. This confession reveals that Christ is our rock, He will build the church, and the devil will never overcome Christ's forgiveness, life, and salvation. Christians are not in a defensive position, but we boldly confess the truth of this living Christ and the gates of heaven are wide open by His cross and empty tomb. “O Holy Spirit, lead us to repent so that we may be loosed from our sins by our rock, our living LORD, Jesus Christ. Help us to receive this forgiveness from our pastor in confidence that it is true also in heaven. O Holy Spirit enter in, Amen”

(1:44) - Mike and Brendan open the show discussing the state of markets following last week's short trading week, and they also preview the often lightly-traded week to come.(13:16) - Bob Nealon, District President at Robert Half, joined the show to talk about Robert Half's research on movement in the labor market or "job optimism report".(23:27) - Touching on Mastercard's report that revealed holiday sales for this year rose 8.5% from last year.(35:46) - A discussion about where the biggest wage gains are coming from in the labor market, and what trends are being seen across the workforce.

Every child has a different educational experience unique to them. Vick Hatter tells us that recognizing that, could work in our benefit. She also discusses Little Rock Arkansas demographic, and opportunity beyond paper. . . . issuesineducation.net

Rev. Dr. Allan Buss, District President of the Northern Illinois District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Song of Songs 6. Solomon and the Shulamite woman desire to be together. The others call them back together and we hear the yearning of this couple to be united as one. The same happens with our life in Christ. We are united with Him, waiting for the final resurrection, but knowing that “I am His and He is mine.” “Lord Jesus, as You unite us with You, strengthen and grow us in faith to trust in You and have joy in Your love. In Your name, Amen”

Weaponized Vice How often have you heard people say that all sins are equal? If that's the case, committing genocide is the moral equivalent of copying your friend's homework in fifth grade. Yes, both are sins. Yes, both can be mortal sins if one doesn't repent. Yes, both break the commandments (the former the fifth, the latter the seventh) - and yes, someone is going to point out that other commandments are involved here too. But even the most dogmatic Lutheran will be forced to admit that there are indeed worse sins than others. There is a category of sin that is known as “vice.” Vices are sinful personal failings that are not acts of aggression against someone else. One could call them “victimless” crimes. And yes, I realize that there are unintended “victims” of vices (such as family members of a father with a gambling addiction) - but there is a categorical difference between a man who physically rapes a woman vs. a passing lustful thought. Even the most doctrinaire Lutheran would probably not want people jailed or sent to the gallows for gossip or for coveting thy neighbor's Mercedes. There is a danger that Pharisaic people make a big deal out of vices for the purpose of pointing to their own self-righteousness. A teetotaler may enjoy gossiping about the crowd gathered in the bar for happy hour. Someone with no interest in gambling may scowl at the betting going on at horse races. The war on vices has led to blue laws and even national alcohol prohibition, not to mention the horrific unintended consequences of the War on Drugs. Censorship has now come full circle and is being used to stifle the free speech of conservatives and Christians. Examples of vice abound. Every family and every community have examples of those who go a little overboard with the drinking. Aunt Sally may not be face down in the ditch, but maybe she has one or two too many and begins to embarrass herself. Your brother in law Bill may foolishly blow his tax refund at the casino, but he's a young single guy with a lot of money, so it's not that big a deal. Nobody is calling for his excommunication or for a police investigation. And in days past, everyone had an uncle who was unmarried, who always seemed to have a close male friend hanging around, who went out to bars on the weekend. Everybody knew that he had same-sex attraction issues, but nobody berated him for it, but neither did anyone condone it. So, he wasn't ostracized from the family - he was your uncle after all - but neither did he bring up sodomy at the Thanksgiving table. There was a social arrangement. And as long as he stayed away from underage young men, there was a sense of tolerance toward his vice. The pastor may have even given him communion because his sexual proclivities were so well hidden that he genuinely didn't know. Or maybe your gay uncle knew that this was a sinful lifestyle. Maybe he even confessed to the pastor and struggled against this sin - you wouldn't know because it's none of your business, and the pastor probably knows more than you think he does. But we live in a different era. It is as if everything before 2015 was the age of black and white television and Marcus Welby doling out paternal advice on “Father Knows Best.” Today, homosexuality is no longer considered by society as a whole to be a vice, but a virtue. It is a point of pride. It is socially celebrated without exception in movies, TV, music, and every aspect of popular culture. There are local holidays and lurid celebratory parades. It is venerated by mental health professionals and politicians, and now the celebrated category even includes people with sexual fetishes, gender dysphoria, and a host of subjective sexual issues. But nearly every sexual vice has been metamorphized into being the the moral equivalent of, if not the superior to, heterosexuality. At this point, even pedophilia and bestiality are losing their stigma. And there is a concerted effort to normalize sexual deviancy even to pre-school children. I recently saw a back-and-forth on social media between a rostered LCMS male teacher at a Lutheran high school whose FB profile includes a pro-LGBT statement and the six-color rainbow. He also happens to champion Critical Race Theory. When he was challenged on it, he did not address the questions, but simply retorted that “there are gay members of the LCMS” and that people “seem awfully hung up on one sin out of millions.” He never answered the question about whether this view of sexuality was congruent with the Scriptures. He ended up just deleting the thread. In this day and age when Critical Theory and the endorsement and celebration of violations of the Sixth Commandment have become the norm in the secular world, parents who don't want their children “educated” in this manner either homeschool or put their children in Christian schools. They especially turn to LCMS institutions, given our confession of the infallibility of Scripture and the role of the Word of God as the “norming norm” to which we unconditionally submit. For this is not the case with denomination after denomination that has surrendered to the world. So why do we have a rostered teacher who is openly flouting and celebrating adultery? That's what homosexuality and other sexual proclivities celebrated by the secular culture are according to our Small Catechism. Sexuality is a matter of holy matrimony - between one man and one woman for life. In the church, we don't wave flags celebrating divorce. We don't throw a party when a man is unfaithful to his wife. We don't tell an unrepentant woman that she is “courageous” for admitting that she cheats on her husband and has no intention of stopping. We don't have a parade to laud people for looking at pornography. But the vice is now a virtue. It is no longer a vice. This alternative morality, this rejection of Scripture, is being normalized even in our churches. We had at least one Concordia in our university system that had a student club dedicated to the breaking of the Sixth Commandment: an adultery club that met with the blessing of the former university president. Why not a pro-abortion club? Why not a club dedicated to profaning the name of God? Why not a club dedicated to character assassination? Why not a club mocking the idea of church attendance? This teacher's line of reasoning that the Sixth Commandment is being treated differently than all the others is actually true. One could not imagine him promoting Atheism or lusting after his neighbor's wife or committing acts of aggression against other people or even killing them - without incurring the ire of the school's administration or the District President. But this teacher's advocacy of adultery - specifically the socially acceptable variation of sexual inclinations and behaviors that are not heterosexual - seems to be just fine. What we are seeing all around us is weaponized vice. The old social contract of not persecuting your “happy” uncle so long as he was not making it public and keeping his activities between consenting adults has been torn up. Now, your uncle is on a rampage. He will compel business owners to violate their consciences. He will sue them and harass them. He will show up at your church with his friends and protest outside. He will call you names and make you out to be the moral reprobate. He will dox you at your job and try to render you impoverished and socially ostracized. Some of his friends will insist on their right to expose their genitals to women and girls in a spa. He will argue in court for the right of school children to use whatever bathrooms and dressing rooms that they like, and will argue that you parents have no say in the matter. He will make sure that the virtue of violating the Sixth Commandment makes its way to children's TV shows, cereal boxes, and even on the flagpole at the hospital where Christian families may be dealing with illness in the family. He will make sure that his flag flies alongside of national and historical flags - even at American embassies. He will successfully agitate so that federal government jobs include a day set apart to honor the violation of the Sixth Commandment and that all employees will take part. Any Christian who so much as winces will be written up or fired. And now, he will also insist that rostered LCMS teachers celebrate the breaking of the Sixth Commandment, and the school administration and the District President will either pretend not to see it or openly support it. In time, we will get new pastors and seminary professors who will read the Sixth Commandment - and all of the Bible - with a different hermeneutic, one befitting of a hashtag campaign. In time, our churches will redefine marriage to conform to the state and to the New Orthodoxy. And whatever pockets of resistance that are left will just be marginalized and bulldozed over. And who's to say the Nine Commandments in our catechism won't become the Eight Commandments, or the Two Commandments, or the Zero Commandments? We either hold to our confession, or we change it. He either hold our RSOs and DP's accountable, or we will not. We either believe the Holy Scriptures and submit to them, or we don't.

3 Pastors, 1 District President weigh in on the joys of call day.    Is it like draft day? Minus the Jordan Love but only filled with the love of Jesus?  Also learn what football star switches teams, no not Rogers, but Reichel as he heads up our Soccer VBS outreach camp.   

D.O. interviews Susan West, District President from Fidelity National Title and they demystify title companies. Your head will spin learning all the details behind title search, title exams and why title insurance is too important not to have. From $200k mistakes to $350k fraud - your home and finical interests must be properly protected. Tune in all the way to the end as Susan gives her advice to home sellers, realtors and mortgage loan originators. ___________   DISCOVER us on TikTok WATCH us on YouTube! LIKE us on Facebook! FOLLOW us on Instagram! CONNECT with us on LinkedIn! __________ @TheLoanOfficerPodcast

Monica McNeal is a nationally renowned veteran and military family advocate. In addition to being a Gold Star mother, she has held key executive leadership roles at corporations such as Nordstrom, Lafayette and Magaschoni. Her passions include developing talent and coaching those she supports to be "career ready" at all times. She has focused her talents and utilizes her leadership skills as an advocate and navigator for Microsoft. As a contractor on the Microsoft Military Affair Team, she is the program manager and supports the Military Spouse Technology Academy (MSTA). Additionally, she is the National Operations and West Coast Program Director at FourBlock a military veteran career readiness non-profit. There, she works to empower veterans and eliminate transition anxiety by filling the skill gaps needed for Four Block students to secure new and meaningful careers. Monica sits on Congresswomen DelBene's Veteran Task Force, volunteers with the King County Veterans Consortium, Snohomish Veteran Housing Committee, VetsInTech, Heroes to Hometown, Washington State Military Transition Committee and other local military family causes. She is serving her 7th term as the President of Washington State American Gold Star Mothers and 2nd terms as the District President of the American Gold Star Mothers of Washington, Alaska and Oregon. The organization is currently fundraising for a Gold Star Family Memorial Monument to be placed in Lynnwood, WA. She is the recipient of the 2018 Senator Cantwell's Women of Valor Award and 2016 Volunteer of the Year by the Washington State Dept of Veterans Affairs for her commitment to military veterans and their families. She believes and personifies that, despite the circumstances, you can make a difference every day.

On Genuflecting By Larry Beane,   The ceremony of genuflecting at the altar is a particular ceremony that some people deride as “Too Catholic.” Genuflecting is what is commonly called “taking a knee.” It is a kind of kneeling in which one drops to only one knee, probably in the interest of time to be able to get back up quickly - especially for pastors who become long in the tooth often at a rate exceeding that of the laity. When it comes to kneeling, sometimes the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. For many of us d'un certain âge, bowing from the waist down is a more practical way of carrying out this ceremony. But you young guys should be able to genuflect and rise again with no trouble, or else you need to hit the glucosamine and chondroiten, if not the gym. When I was the campus pastor of a high school, one of my duties was to lead the football team in the Lord's Prayer in the end zone, after the coach called out the rubric: “Take a knee, guys!”. Kneeling is a posture of prayer, of humility, and of worship of God. It is a ceremony that is appropriate at certain times in our liturgy. According to our shared confession in the Book of Concord, the purpose of ceremonies is that people may be “taught what they need to know about Christ” (AC 24:3). And if Roman Catholics and Anglicans genuflect before the altar, but Baptists, Methodists, the Reformed, and Non-Denominational Christians do not, what is the ceremony (or lack of ceremony) teaching? Indeed, it would be incongruent for a Baptist minister to pronounce the Words of Institution and then genuflect after the words pertaining to each element. This is because Baptists believe that Christ is not present, that the elements are only symbolic. Roman Catholics and (at least some) Anglicans believe that Jesus is miraculously and physically present in the Sacrament. So which ceremony (genuflecting or not genuflecting) makes more sense for the Lutheran consecration? What does genuflecting during the consecration teach about Christ? Kneeling is an act of worship. Angels forbade kneeling before them because they are not worthy of worship (Rev 19:10, 22:8-9). We are to worship God alone (Matt 9:10). The wise men “fell down and worshipped” the baby Jesus (Matt 2:11) - with the word for worship (προσκυνὲω) being more than just an intellectual acknowledgement of his divinity. The word means to worship with the body, by kneeling or prostrating oneself, in the presence of God. A Baptist minister who confesses that the elements are only symbolic would - in his own mind and confession - be guilty of idolatry were he to genuflect before that which is merely a creature and not the Creator. Lutherans - along with Roman Catholics and (some) Anglicans (and the Orthodox Christians), confess the Real Presence, that Jesus is physically (not merely symbolically or spiritually) present. So our piety concerning the Lord's Supper is traditionally quite different than that of a Baptist or Presbyterian or Non-Denominational pastor or layman. For instance, most Lutherans kneel to receive the Sacrament, and our church architecture typically encourages this by virtue of a communion rail with kneelers. Again, this would not make sense in a Baptist context. (I'm not picking on Baptists here, it's just that they are the largest confession of Christians in our context in North America who confess the symbolic nature of their communion elements). So, is it also incongruent for Lutherans to genuflect during the consecration? Interestingly, during the Reformation, the Reformed accused the Lutherans of “bread worship” because of our confession of the Physical Presence. They considered such things as bowing or genuflecting during the consecration to be idolatry. Calvinistic rulers ordered the Lutherans to stop doing it. Obviously, we Lutherans disagree with them on this. And in fact, many editions of the Book of Concord include quotes from the early church fathers - largely to respond to the accusations of the Reformed - in a section called the Catalog of Testimonies. One such quote comes from St. Augustine, and it involves acts of worship toward Christ in the Sacrament: Of the Words of the Lord, Discourse 58 (t. 10, p. 217): “If Christ is not God by nature, but a creature, He is neither to be worshiped nor adored as God. But to these things they will reply and say: Why, then, is it that you adore with His divinity His flesh, which you do not deny to be a creature, and are no less devoted to it than to Deity?” The same, on Ps. 99:5 (t. 8, p. 1103): “‘Worship His footstool.' His footstool is the earth, and Christ took upon Him earth of earth, because flesh is of earth; and He received flesh of the flesh of Mary. And because He walked here in this very flesh, he also gave this very flesh to be eaten by us for salvation. But no one eats that flesh unless He has first worshiped it. Therefore the way has been found how such footstool of the Lord may be worshiped, so that we not only do not sin by worshiping, but sin by not worshiping.” The celebrant, deacon, and acolyte customarily have genuflected together in my parish's celebration. I had a devout parishioner who moved away who would also genuflect in the pew. This is not just a ceremony that only the pastor may participate in. We Lutherans also confess the freedom in the Gospel regarding ceremonies. For example, it is customary to make the sign of the cross at certain points in our personal prayer life (as we are instructed in the Small Catechism), and in our liturgical worship. Again, this ceremony teaches us about Christ - it is a confession of His divinity as the Son in the confession of the Holy Trinity, and it links His crucifixion to Holy Baptism by means of the Trinitarian invocation. Tracing the large sign of the cross from our heads, hearts, and shoulders began as a confession against the Arians, who did not confess the Lord's divinity. This way of making the sign of the cross was a modification of the earlier practice of crossing oneself on the forehead as a reminder of Holy Baptism. But no member of the parish should pressure anyone to either make the sign of the cross or not. That is a matter of personal piety. The pastor is also a member of the congregation with Christian freedom. He may choose to cross Himself at certain points in the service, or he may choose not to. No other member of the parish has the right to pressure, bully, or force him to do so, or to stop doing so, any more than anyone has the right to compel a layman to either do so or not. Genuflecting is a similar act of personal piety (as are things like bowing for the Gloria Patri, nodding the head at the name of Jesus, or folding one's hands to pray). So a parishioner has no more right to demand that a pastor cease to genuflect at the altar than he has to demand that the pastor cross himself at the beginning of the sermon. Luther was actually appalled to learn that some parishioners did not genuflect in the pew during the chanting of the Nicene Creed (there is an ancient custom to genuflect at the words “and was made man”). He said: And when the congregation came to the words, “from the Virgin Mary and was made man,” every one genuflected and removed his hat. It would still be proper and appropriate to kneel at the words “and was made man,” to sing them with long notes as formerly, to listen with happy hearts to the message the Divine Majesty abased Himself and became like us poor bags of worms, and to thank God for the ineffable mercy and compassion reflected in the incarnation of the Deity. But who can ever do justice to that theme?...The following tale is told about a course and brutal lout. While the words, “And was made man” were being sung in church, he remained standing, neither genuflecting nor removing his hat. He showed no reverence, but just stood there like a clod. All the others dropped to their knees when the Nicene Creed was prayed and chanted devoutly. Then the devil stepped up to him and hit him so hard it made his head spin. He cursed him gruesomely and said: “May hell consume you, you boorish ass! If God had become an angel like me and the congregation sang: ‘God was made an angel,' I would bend not only my knees but my whole body to the ground! Yes, I would crawl ten ells down into the ground. And you vile human creature, you stand there like a stick or a stone. You hear that God did not become an angel but a man like you, and you just stand there like a stick of wood!” Whether this story is true or not, it is nevertheless in accordance with the faith (Rom. 12:6). With this illustrative story the holy fathers wished to admonish the youth to revere the indescribably great miracle of the incarnation; they wanted us to open our eyes wide and ponder these words as well. ~ Luther's Works, Vol. 22, pp.102-103, 105-106 Everything that we do during worship is a ceremony - even refraining from certain ceremonies. As the late Atheist philosopher Neal Peart put it in a lyrical poem entitled Free Will (some of our readers may even know this entire work from memory): “If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.” And before you tap out that hate-letter to Father Eckardt and contact my District President for a heresy trial, I'm not endorsing everything in the song. I'm only using it as an analogy that refraining from a given ceremony is also a ceremony. So we should be deliberate of what confession we are making by either partaking of a ceremonial act, or opting not to. But again, we do so in the realm of Christian liberty. And yes, we should teach, while being mindful that conducting ceremonies - like genuflecting at the altar - is part of that pastoral pedagogy that we are called to do. We should humbly be willing to be taught - especially by the man who has been sent by the Holy Spirit to teach us. And teaching is done in the liturgy as well as in the classroom. What we do in the presence of the altar, font, and pulpit is a powerful confession and explication of what we say that we believe. And if anyone believes genuflecting to be wrong, sinful, or incongruent with our confession, he should be prepared to quote the Bible and the Confessions to make a case for why our ceremonies should resemble those who confess the Real Absence in the Lord's Supper, as well as for making a case that earlier centuries of Lutheran practice has also been wrong.

My Guest today is Rev. Dan Gilbert. The year was 2006. Pluto was downgraded to a dwarf planet, Facebook became a public platform for anyone over the age of 13, and on September 1, Rev. Dan Gilbert became the President of the Northern Illinois District of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. The Kingdom Investor | PodcastTake your generosity to the next level, impact more lives and build a godly legacy! Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

What does preaching look like for a District President? Listen to Rev. Kyle Wright II and Vicar Ben Leeper interview Rev. Timothy Scharr, the President of the Southern Illinois District of the LCMS. Listen to them talk about the state of churches during the COVID-19 crisis, President Scharr's unique perspective on preaching, and God's wisdom through the ages, applies to our time and place, right here! This is one you don't want to miss!

Roshini gets into the main headlines from this past week. Jim Kwapick is the District President at Robert Half. He joins Roshini to discuss worker burnout. Worker burnout is on the rise. Nearly a quarter say they will look for a new job in the next 8 months. 43% of Minneapolis employers are advertising fully remote jobs. Jim Kwapick shares the pros and cons of this “anywhere workforce.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's News: Fire rages near Concordia University — Irvine  The Silverado Fire in Southern California is burning near Concordia University — Irvine, which houses the headquarters of the Pacific Southwest District of the Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod. However, District President the Rev. Dr. Michael Gibson says so far, the campus is safe. Although the fire is some distance away, heavy smoke blankets the area. There are about 600 students still in residence. Gibson asks Lutherans to continue praying, especially for the winds to calm, which are fanning the flames. So far, no structures have been lost, but two firefighters were critically burned.  Interference in Christian worship worsens in China  Pastors in China report that they've been forced to integrate President Xi Jinping’s words into the Biblical account of Jesus feeding the five thousand as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) increasingly pressures church leaders to infuse their sermons with political ideology. According to the Italian-based magazine Bitter Winter, the CCP has continued to use the novel coronavirus pandemic to further control and politicize religions. In September, the two Chinese Christian Councils of Quanzhou, a prefecture-level city in Fujian's southeastern province, demanded all three-self churches integrate Xi’s ideas on curbing food waste into their sermons, so that “the policy reaches everyone in society.” To implement the order, some pastors integrated the leader's words into the Biblical story about Jesus feeding five thousand people with five loaves and two fish. In the spring, officials also ordered the pastor of a church in Zhengzhou, a county-level city in the eastern province of Zhejiang, to preach to the congregation that Americans brought covid-19 to China.  An abortion case goes before the Supreme Court  The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to consider a major abortion case out of Mississippi on Friday, just days after the Senate confirmed pro-life Justice Amy Coney Barrett. The case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, challenges a state law that prohibits abortions on unborn babies after 15 weeks of pregnancy. A federal judge struck down the Mississippi law in 2018, and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the ruling in 2019; but the state appealed to the Supreme Court. On Friday, the justices’ schedule includes time to debate whether they will hear the state’s appeal, CNN reports. The case is significant, not only because of Barrett, but also because “it is widely considered to be a direct challenge to the precedent outlined in the supreme Court’s landmark 1973 ruling in Roe v. Wade.” 

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE with Host Lori Anne Casdia with Guests Dr. Nick Fitterman and RJ Civello, RN from Northwell Health. Nick Fitterman, MD, MACP, SFHM is the Executive Director Huntington HospitalNorthwell Health and Professor of Medicine, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine. Dr. Fitterman attended SUNY Stony Brook for his undergraduate education in Biochemistry (1980-84). He obtained his medical degree at the SUNY Medical School in Brooklyn (Downstate- 1984-88). He then completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a Chief Residency at the Stony Brook University Hospital (1988-1992). Dr. Fitterman founded the Huntington Hospital HMG in 2006. He was appointed Chief of Staff in 2009. Dr. Fitterman has held leadership positions in national societies (District President, state council member, Governor of NYACP; Chapter President SHM) and was recognized on the Honor Roll of Top Hospitalists in 2008. Dr. Fitterman has co-authored over 30 publications in peer-reviewed journals; is a Master of the ACP and a senior fellow of the SHM. He also served as Chair of the test writing committee of the ABIM. Dr. Fitterman has been appointed Professor of Medicine in the newly founded Hofstra University School of Medicine and participated in supervising the introduction to the clinical experience outpatient initiative of the school. In May of 2013, Northwell created a Hospital Medicine service line. Dr. Fitterman was appointed Vice-Chair of this service line, overseeing the 15 Hospital Medicine programs providing services across the Northwell Health system In October 2018 he was appointed the Executive Director of Huntington Hospital.RJ Civello, RN is Chief Nursing Officer at South Shore University Hospital. He recently had some of his nurses care for patients during the peak COVID-19 and then sent some staff in kind to help Utah. During the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingales' birthday year - 2020 he pauses over the eventful year and the tenacity and heart of his nurses. The hospital is the recipient of the Beacon Award memorializing excellence as well as the NICHE award. Giving much credit to the successfulness of the programs at the hospitals to Maureen White who oversees 23 hospitals in the Northwell Health System. To contact Dr. Fitterman or RJ Civello, please visitwww.northwell.eduPlease email us at HealthyLifestylewithLA@gmail.com and follow us on social media @healthylifestylewithLAOur Goal at Healthy Lifestyle is to inspire, educate and empower you to fulfilling a healthy, emotional, spiritual and physical life, so you can feel empowered to live the life you have always wanted and dreamed. We are here to lift each other up with encouragement and positivity. To serve one another.ABOUT Lori Anne De Iulio CasdiaBusiness & Marketing Strategist, Law of Attraction Practitioner & Master Mindset MentorFounder of LDC StrategiesFounder of Strategies By DesignFounder of Monarch LuminariesFounder of Soar to Success ProgramMotivational Speaker/Inspirational SpeakerEmcee/ModeratorMaster Mindset MentorLaw of Attraction PractitionerHost of HEALTHY LIFESTYLE (LI News Radio/I Heart Radio/InTune/Sound Cloud/YouTube)Publisher/Owner of Port Lifestyle MagazinePerformer/VocalistColumnist for LIBNCertified Herbalist & Aromatherapist & Kundalini YogaYoung Living ConsultantAwarded the 50 Top Most Influential Women in 2018Lori Anne’s personal philosophy is “We are all here to serve others and lift each other up. Be the best you because everybody else is taken.”Links www.LDCStrategies.com@LDCStrategies (FB/IG))@Healthylifestyle (FB/IG)You can also Listen to Healthy Lifestyle with Lori Anne on your favorite app: I Heart Media | iTunes (Apple Podcasts) | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Spreaker | Sound Cloud | TuneIn | YouTube

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE with Host Lori Anne Casdia with Guests Dr. Nick Fitterman and RJ Civello, RN from Northwell Health. Nick Fitterman, MD, MACP, SFHM is the Executive Director Huntington Hospital Northwell Health and Professor of Medicine, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine. Dr. Fitterman attended SUNY Stony Brook for his undergraduate education in Biochemistry (1980-84). He obtained his medical degree at the SUNY Medical School in Brooklyn (Downstate- 1984-88). He then completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a Chief Residency at the Stony Brook University Hospital (1988-1992). Dr. Fitterman founded the Huntington Hospital HMG in 2006. He was appointed Chief of Staff in 2009. Dr. Fitterman has held leadership positions in national societies (District President, state council member, Governor of NYACP; Chapter President SHM) and was recognized on the Honor Roll of Top Hospitalists in 2008. Dr. Fitterman has co-authored over 30 publications in peer-reviewed journals; is a Master of the ACP and a senior fellow of the SHM. He also served as Chair of the test writing committee of the ABIM. Dr. Fitterman has been appointed Professor of Medicine in the newly founded Hofstra University School of Medicine and participated in supervising the introduction to the clinical experience outpatient initiative of the school. In May of 2013, Northwell created a Hospital Medicine service line. Dr. Fitterman was appointed Vice-Chair of this service line, overseeing the 15 Hospital Medicine programs providing services across the Northwell Health system In October 2018 he was appointed the Executive Director of Huntington Hospital. RJ Civello, RN is Chief Nursing Officer at South Shore University Hospital. He recently had some of his nurses care for patients during the peak COVID-19 and then sent some staff in kind to help Utah. During the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingales' birthday year - 2020 he pauses over the eventful year and the tenacity and heart of his nurses. The hospital is the recipient of the Beacon Award memorializing excellence as well as the NICHE award. Giving much credit to the successfulness of the programs at the hospitals to Maureen White who oversees 23 hospitals in the Northwell Health System. To contact Dr. Fitterman or RJ Civello, please visit www.northwell.edu Please email us at HealthyLifestylewithLA@gmail.com and follow us on social media @healthylifestylewithLA.

In this episode we're sitting down with a true Son of Southie, Jay Hurley, former District President of the Ironworkers Council of New England.  Jay talks about the neighborhood, the killers, the cowboys, and the congressman.  Buckle up, we're headed to Southie.

We live at a fascinating time of history. There is much to be excited about. Yet, there is much that challenges our Christian faith. How do we live our Christian identity in a culture that blurs what is right and wrong and says you can do whatever makes you feel good? Come explore how the sacraments of Holy Communion and Baptism give us confidence and hope for every life amid these exciting and chaotic times. Bio: Pastor Lucas Woodford is the District President of the MN South District of the LCMS. Prior to this he served as pastor for 15 years (in WI and MN). He is also an author (books and articles) and adjunct seminary professor. Pastor Lucas and his wife, Rebecca, are parents of Bella (2003), Thaddeus (2007), Aletheia (2009), Klaci (2012), Soteria (2014) and Titus (2017). He enjoys reading, writing, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.

In today’s News: The Reverend Doctor Charles S. Mueller Senior died Oct. 30 Testimony continues in the civil case against the Center for Medical Progress A 7-year-old may now attend school as a boy Sen. Warren pledges federal payment for transgender surgery for vets

This episode of Bread + Roses is devoted to Coal! We are joined by Dr. Kirsten Almberg from the University of Illinois at Chicago in our 'Ground up from the Round Up' segment to discuss the ins and outs of coal, how we use it, where we mine it, and most importantly, what is the state of the health and safety of coal miners and their communities. Our friend Steve Smyth, the District President of the CFMEU joins us all the way from Queensland, Australia for our 'So, what do you do?' segment and we end with Kathleen Kennedy who gives us her 'IH Hot Take' on the current health and safety issues facing today's coal miners.

Rev. Dwayne Lueck, President of the LCMS North Wisconsin District, joins Rev. Mark Hawkinson to talk about the purpose of districts in the LCMS, what he does as District President, how the District serves as a resource to congregations, and how a District President is a pastor to pastors. Learn more about the North Wisconsin District at nwdlcms.org.

Dedication Of District In Staten Island To Wu-Tang & Obama Blvd In L.A.

Rev. Timothy Schaar, President of the LCMS Southern Illinois District, joins Rev. Mark Hawkinson to talk about his role as District President, resources the SID offers to congregations, new mission congregations, and challenges the District faces. Learn more about the Southern Illinois District at sidlcms.org.

Ryan Sutton, District President at Robert Half, explains how the company connects clients with suitable workers and subsequently helps these workers grow in the long run. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

00:00 - Introduction 02:21 - Scripture Narrative (1 Timothy 3:1-7) 15:33 - Free-for-All (Best decade for a Sport) 29:44 - Main Topic (The Season of Lent) On episode FORTY-EIGHT of Let the Bird Fly! all four of the guys are back in the studio and joined by Professor Earle Treptow from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Mequon, WI. Rev. Treptow was gracious enough to join us to talk about being a district president (or Bishop, depending on the nomenclature of your church body). Before joining the seminary faculty, Rev. Treptow served as the president of the Nebraska District of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. Before getting to the main topic, however, Wade walks us through what Paul has to say in 1 Timothy 3 about being an overseer in the church and the guys discuss the best decades for some of their favorite sports (or sporting events, I suppose, if you’re willing to allow Peter his first choice...which Ben is not). But as always seems to eventually happen, they finally make it to the main topic, where Prof. Treptow provides some wonderful insight into a role in the church that might often go overlooked. We are extremely grateful to Prof. Treptow for joining us on this episode. We hope to coax him back in the future to discuss some of the areas he teaches at the seminary. And as always, if you are enjoying the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn Radio. You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. And, of course, share us with a friend or two! If you’d like to contact us we can be reached at podcast@LetTheBirdFly.com, or visit our website at www.LetTheBirdFly.com. Thanks for listening!   Attributions for Music and Images used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Horses to Water” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner “Not Drunk” by The Joy Drops is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License. Image: "St. Ambrose" by Matthais Stom is in the public domain.

Dr. Jean Claude Doornick - ChiroMission Co-Founder Serving the World & Attacking the Obesity Crisis  Dr. JC Doornick is a personal development coach, speaker and congruency coach that serves three areas of personal growth, physical Health, mental health and financial health. His journey began in 1999 when he became a Doctor of Chiropractic with a primary interest in helping people maximize their chances at expressing health and handling adversity by removing stress and restoring tone to the body. This inherent passion and ability led him to many physical transformations including losing 70 lbs in 2007 followed by a transformation to optimal health to this day. As a health professional, and certified health coach, Dr. JC discovered a unique ability to identify with the intrinsic motivations (wants, desires) of his clients followed by an autonomy supportive role in guiding people to achieve new realities in health and financial freedom. His system “The Great Potential” and supportive tools for weight loss and personal growth are time tested now and have been responsible for thousands of breakthroughs on many levels.   Education:Dr. JC received his Doctorate from Life Chiropractic University in Marietta, GA. With the strong urge to take his healing ability back to Westchester, he first worked in a large practice in Manhattan where he fine-tuned his adjusting skills. In this high volume practice Dr. JC delivered care to many professional athletes and local celebrities. Dr. JC now practices at the new, state of the art, Westchester Family Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Harrison, NY. He specializes sports injury care for athletes along with the gentle care of children of all ages and expecting mothers. Dr. JC was the President/CEO and Co-Founder of Chiromission, which is the “Doctors without Borders” of the chiropractic profession. Chiromission, is responsible for bringing drug free health care to third world countries where people are not fortunate to have access to such a luxury. Dr. JC holds a New York State chiropractic license, is a past District President of the New York Chiropractic Council (Westchester/Rockland/Bronx) and is certified with the (ICPA) International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. In 2007, he was honored with CLA Chiropractor of the Month, CLA Humanitarian of the Year and received the 40 under 40 “Rising Stars” of Westchester award. Dr. JC is proud to be appointed one of the team chiropractors for the New York Rangers for the 2005-2006 professional hockey season. Over the years his mission has been to educate people of all ages on the incredible benefits of a healthy spine and nervous system. Now practicing part time Dr. JC Doornick has shifted his time, energy and focus to the field of obesity and weight loss. As a certified health coach and Presidential Director of Take Shape For Life, Dr. JC has helped over 100,000 Americans lose weight and create health in their life. He is the PROUD FATHER of two young boys, Jaxson and Jeremy and they are the reason he does what he does.      

Ronda enjoys wandering the high plateau of northwest Kansas where the Arikaree Breaks whisper late into the sunset and scream into blizzards and thunderstorms. She is District President and State Vice President for Kansas Authors Club. As a life coach, she specializes in working with those who have lost someone to homicide. She also provides care for young children, specializing with those who have special needs. Ronda has poetry in numerous online and hard copy publications as well as at The Smithsonian Institute Archives. Miller’s books of poetry include “Going Home: Poems from My Life, “MoonStain”, and soon to be released, “WaterSigns” (Meadowlark Books, June 2017). Find Ronda Miller online or at one of the many Midwest poetry events where she is featured and/or she is enjoying the poetry of others.

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Is your District President Missional, Missionarific or Hyper-Missionified? On this episode of Table Talk Radio we ask the question, just “How Biga Missionalist Are Ya?”. We attempt to listen to the report LCMS Northwest District President Paul Linnemann gave at a recent Northwest District Convention and ask how many of the 12 signs of being a Missionalist apply.

The Legend Joe Davis is back! he shares a meaningful scripture with us and we talk about his retirement and release as District President, very enjoyable.

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Guest preacher Pastor Geoff Burger (former District President, LCA WA) introduces the "real" sermon by J.S. Bach, BWV 106, "God's Time Is the Best Time". This is one of a series at St Paul's where we insert Bach's cantatas (performed voluntarily by members of the congregation) into their intended context, within a worship service. This program will continue in 2014. English translations of the text may be found at http://www.emmanuelmusic.org/notes_translations/translations_cantata/t_bwv106.htm. [ Organ/Choir - Christ the King - Cantata BWV 106 ]

In this second edition of The Robert Half Legal Report, host Marilyn Bird, District President for Robert Half Legal, welcomes Attorney Charles Volkert, Executive Director of Robert Half Legal, to discuss how law firms and corporate legal departments are changing in response to major developments not only in the legal field, but also in the broader economy. Marilyn and Chad examine best practices for improving client service levels and business development methods in a landscape of continuous change.

On this edition of Radical Grace we talk about the interview with Pastor Seth Florentino who, along with his District President and Synodical President, could face time in a Philippino prison for defying an order by a Methodist Judge to give Holy Communion to a rival group of Lutherans. Does all of that sound crazy? Well, it is a bit crazy, and you can hear more about it by listening to the interview. Before the show began Mort and absentee host Troy Curtis got into a discussion about Revelation chapter 20. The way he reads it, when people are thrown into the lake of fire they are instantly snuffed out and there is no eternal punishment. As the host of the show who is always on the lookout for the “live issues” of Christianity, I couldn’t resist making this the topic of the show. Does brother Mort believe in Annihilationism ? And can we set him straight? Can he be transformed by the renewing of his mind? If you haven’t listened an episode of Radical Grace yet, now is the time to start.

Today on Table Talk Radio Evan and Pr Wolfmueller began by playing "Who Want to be a Theologian" followed by "Which Ladder" with special guest Rev. Randy Golter, District President of the Rocky Mountain District of the LCMS. After that, they continue by playing Church Father or.....? Lastly, Rev. Hans Fiene of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Denver steps in the Studio to discuss Adolf Koberle's Quest for Holiness.