Podcasts about Lutheran Theological Seminary

In this episode St Luke's Executive Director John Ericson discusses an exciting new tour opportunity that will allow for both onsite and offsite visitation, the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, and a conversation about sacred sites and messy history. John Ericson is the Executive Director of St Luke's Historic Church & Museum. A graduate of Roanoke College and the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg. He has worked up from Docent to Executive Director over his tenure of nearly 12 years at St Luke's. 

Like the episode? Let us know!Social media was created to connect us, to make communication easier. But one quick glance at X, Instagram, or Tik Tok, and we see how easily social media divides us. What are some best practices for engaging in life-affirming ways on social media? How can you be a Gospel-motivated voice for life? How can you be a witness of God's grace and goodness as you interact with others? Join us as we talk with Rev. Trevor Sutton, an expert author on the intersection between social media and Christianity, to discover some of the best ways you can uphold life in public and on-line forums.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Rev. A. Trevor Sutton is Senior Pastor at St. Luke Lutheran Church, a multi-campus congregation with locations in downtown Lansing and Meridian Township, Michigan. Sutton began his path toward ministry with a soccer scholarship to play at CUAA. At CUAA, Sutton earned an English degree (2008), served as captain of the soccer team, and was a proud resident of Hannah dorm. Sutton went on to earn an M.Div. degree from Concordia Seminary (2012), an MA degree (Digital Rhetoric and Professional Writing, 2017) from Michigan State University, and a Ph.D. (Doctrinal Theology, 2023) from Concordia Seminary.  Rev. Sutton has written several books including Redeeming Technology (co-authored with Dr. Brian Smith, MD, 2021), Clearly Christian (2018), Authentic Christianity: How Lutheran Theology Speaks to a Postmodern World (co-authored with Dr. Gene Veith, 2017), and Being Lutheran (2016). Sutton's writing has appeared in Houghton-Mifflin's Best American Essays Anthology, the Washington Post, Relief Journal, Christian Century, Concordia Journal, Religion and Liberty - The Acton Institute, Faith and Leadership - Duke Divinity, and Religion New Service.  In addition to serving as pastor and writer, Sutton also occasionally teaches courses at Concordia University – Ann Arbor, Concordia Seminary, and Lutheran Theological Seminary in Twshwane (Pretoria, South Africa) and is a frequent speaker at conferences.  Rev. Sutton is married to Elizabeth Sutton and they have two daughters, Grace and Hannah. The Sutton family enjoys fly-fishing, hiking, literature, and dance parties in their living room. You can connect with Rev. Sutton through his website, www.atrevorsutton.com.Discover your Gospel-motivated voice 4 Life at Y4Life.org.

In this podcast, Kara had the opportunity to interview a man who reframed her story as a youth, her youth minister Ken Grant. While Kara was a teenager in the 90s when youth groups were all the rage and the purity movement was in full swing, she considers herself lucky. Though she was influenced by the purity culture, she never got the message from her youth minister that she needed to be demure. Instead, he encouraged her to lead and use her voice. This was the first time Kara has spoken to Ken since she was 18 and was able to express to him what he meant to her. Listen as they discuss topics including leadership, what Christianity is today, social media, race and white privilege. Ken spent time teaching religion in high schools and universities, and has worked full time as a dad and in youth ministry. Ken was born and raised in small-town southeast Wisconsin, the sixth of seven children. After graduating from Ripon College and the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg where Ken met and married his wife Denise. Through moves to North Dakota, Michigan, Indiana, Texas and back to Michigan, Ken and Denise raised their family and served in the church. Ken has his PhD from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago in History, served as a supply pastor, and in 2020 became an ordained pastor for the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and works as the head pastor at Genesis Lutheran Church in Detroit, MI. 

This event was Streamed live on Aug 23, 2023, at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in PHILADELPHIA. The New Pennsylvania Project partnered with several community, social, and religious organizations to discuss the importance of community involvement in electing federal judges. The event included several Senators. Local government and city officials, attorneys, business and religious leaders, and community residents, and The NeoLiberal Round Podcast. Recorded by Donte T Nelson and Renaldo McKenzie at The NeoLiberal Corporation, https://theneoliberal.com. Subscribe for free and Support us at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal/support --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theneoliberal/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theneoliberal/support

In this episode, Daniel has a conversation with Mennonite pastor Amy Yoder McGloughlin. They discuss the history of the Mennonite church, and the role that Mennonite theology plays in shaping her advocacy and peace work in Palestine-Israel.  Amy Yoder McGloughlin is a Mennonite pastor living in Chester County, Pennsylvania, on the traditional lands of the Lenape people. She received her theological training at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, now known as United Lutheran Seminary. Amy has been actively involved in Community Peacemaker Teams in the West Bank since 2013, and with Mennonite Action since it began in November of 2023. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acrossthedivide/message

Distinguished leader, educator, journalist and author, Arnold E. Holtberg joins us to share his opinions on how to teach the truth even when it's challenging. Arnold is the strategic advisor of The Compass School of Texas, a start-up private school for students age 4 through grade 3, and a contributing columnist for The Dallas Morning News and The Arkansas Democrat Gazette. He is also an accomplished author with his latest releases, "Second Down and Life to Go" (Spring 2024) and "Game On! One Boy's Odyssey" (2023). He previously served as the Headmaster of St. Mark's School of Texas in Dallas for over 20 years, Dean of Students and teacher of Social Studies in numerous other U.S. private and public schools, as well as the principal of the Hong Kong International School. His experiences on the Board of Directors of non-profit organizations and private schools, as well as a Regional Panelist for the President's Commission on White House Fellowships, has informed his leadership strategies and skills to improve education systems. Arnold holds an M.A.R. in Pastoral Care and Counseling from the Lutheran Theological Seminary and an A.B. in Sociology, Cum Laude, from Princeton University, showcasing excellence in academics and athletics. Tune in for this broadcast on Wednesday, February 14 @ 6pm EST!

While growing up in Cranford, Bridget Gautieri may not have realized some of the things she was doing were preparing her for a journey that would lead to Germany. She was a youth leader at Calvary Lutheran Church and from sixth grade at Orange Avenue School she studied German. After getting her undergraduate degree at Roanoke College she entered Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia with plans to become a pastor. This past summer she was ordained and shortly thereafter began a call serving at the ELCA Wittenberg Center in Germany.On this week's episode I speak with Bridget about her years growing up in Cranford, when she realized she might become a pastor, and some of her experiences in Germany.

In This Episode the host of History from the Old Brick Church, John Ericson, tells the story of a former Minister of the Newport Parish whose protest helped fan the flames of America's revolutionary spirit. This is the first in a series of stories that relate to the Newport Parish of the "Old Brick Church." John Ericson is the Education Coordinator at St Luke's Historic Church & Museum. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Roanoke College (1985) and a Masters of Divinity from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg (1989). In addition to hosting this podcast, John lectures frequently and blogs about the early American religious experience. 

Claimed by Jesus Christ, Yvonne Jones Lembo was born to a family of pioneering Christian leaders in the African-American Pentecostal movement. With strong Christian roots, she has grown up and branched out in fellowship and service across denominations in the Body of Christ. Gifted by the Lord in intercessory prayer and the ministry of the Word through singing, writing, preaching and teaching, she served God's people through music, congregational care, and ministry to women, children and youth. She has witnessed the Gospel of Jesus Christ on college campuses, street corners, prisons, hospitals, and nursing homes; ministered to the homeless, families in need, immigrants and refugees. Yvonne served with worldwide evangelism teams in the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, and has taken the lead in mobilizing African-Americans for missions through ministries such as the African American Missions Summit, the Global Round Table, and Meet Me in Africa. Yvonne has served on the Executive Team of Catalyst for Change Church of Philadelphia since 2011. In 2012, she was consecrated as an Evangelist Missionary with the Church of God in Christ. She received the Master of Divinity with honors from Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia in 2013. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America since 2006, she serves as Regional Gift Planner for Eastern Pennsylvania with the ELCA Foundation.

Claimed by Jesus Christ, Yvonne Jones Lembo was born to a family of pioneering Christian leaders in the African-American Pentecostal movement. With strong Christian roots, she has grown up and branched out in fellowship and service across denominations in the Body of Christ. Gifted by the Lord in intercessory prayer and the ministry of the Word through singing, writing, preaching and teaching, she served God's people through music, congregational care, and ministry to women, children and youth. She has witnessed the Gospel of Jesus Christ on college campuses, street corners, prisons, hospitals, and nursing homes; ministered to the homeless, families in need, immigrants and refugees. Yvonne served with worldwide evangelism teams in the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, and has taken the lead in mobilizing African-Americans for missions through ministries such as the African American Missions Summit, the Global Round Table, and Meet Me in Africa. Yvonne has served on the Executive Team of Catalyst for Change Church of Philadelphia since 2011. In 2012, she was consecrated as an Evangelist Missionary with the Church of God in Christ. She received the Master of Divinity with honors from Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia in 2013. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America since 2006, she serves as Regional Gift Planner for Eastern Pennsylvania with the ELCA Foundation.

Historian Codie Eash and Licensed Town Guide Rosanne Zajko join Matt and Six Question Lentz on the western slop of Seminary Ridge to discuss the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg with a focus on the action in and around the Lutheran Theological Seminary. This year, we've added a new element to all three of the battle anniversary episodes by including the civilian experience with a Licensed Town Guide.  From the Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center Website: "The Battle of Gettysburg. The Cupola of the Seminary building is utilized as a lookout post by Brigadier General John Buford and his Signal Officer, Lt. Aaron Jerome. From the evening of July 1 to July 5, the building is in Confederate hands, but is occupied by hundreds of wounded United States soldiers. The U.S. Army retakes the building after the Confederate retreat and, until mid-September, the building is one of the largest field hospitals in Gettysburg. After the last patient leaves the building on September 16, classes begin within eight days." Be sure to visit their website, donate or become a member and definitely visit it when you come to Gettysburg. Make sure you get a cupola tour so you can yell down to the lawn: "There's a Devil to pay!" And, while you're here, hire a Licensed Town Guide who will share dozens of civilian stories that will most likely be new to you and will help you get a fuller picture of the Battle of Gettysburg. 

Episode 83 or Episode 2 of Season 2   Guest: Rev Dale Selover, Spiritual Director at the House Next Door News Holy Land trip January 15 to 25, 2024 NY Jung on Hudson Event July 16 - 22 Where did the phrase gritty mysticism come from? Book Contemplating Christ: The Gospels and the Interior Life by Vincent Pizzuto Discussion Guide for Weird Wisdom for the Second Half of Life is available now, The Study Guide can be found here - click here   Personal Updates Emails and letters Sue asks a question about John 14:6 and the seemingly exclusionary saying of Jesus “I am the Way, the Life, and the Truth; no one comes to the Father except through me. I recently preached on this text at Redeemer Lutheran in Bangor, Maine, and they recorded the sermon on their Facebook page. It's here, and the sermon begins at the 26-minute mark. Write me at jim@jameshazelwood.net Interview Guest Pastor Dale Selover serves as the Director of The House Next Door, a Prince of Peace Lutheran Church ministry in Princeton Junction, NJ where she provides a spiritual direction and retreat ministry. Pastor Selover received her training as a spiritual director through Oasis Ministries for Spiritual Development. She also on the teaching staff of Oasis Ministries for Spiritual Development. Pastor Selover has been a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America for over thirty years.  She has served congregations in New Jersey. She is a graduate of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg and Gettysburg College.   Dale is married to Pastor Peter Froehlke. They are the proud parents of two daughters: Sara Grace and Hannah Ruth. To contact Dale Selover, visit the House Next Door's website:  www.housenextdoornj.org. James Hazelwood, author, bishop, and spiritual companion, is the author of Weird Wisdom for the Second Half of Life and Everyday Spirituality: Discover a Life of Hope, Peace, and Meaning. His website is www.jameshazelwood.net

As parents, we want the best for our children and want to see them thrive. Our hope is to provide them with protection, care, and a world where they don't feel threatened. In this episode, Jamie explains what it is like to parent a child who is trans. We all want the same thing for our children, let's make it easy for us to provide that for all children and families.  Kara and Jamie spend time talking about the boxes we create for ourselves that don't allow us to live into our authenticity and how when we allow one another to live into their own authenticity, it is better for everyone.  Jamie Bruesehoff (she/they) is a nationally known speaker, award-winning LGBTQ+ advocate, and a heartfelt writer. Rooted in her queer identity, her experiences raising a transgender child, and two decades of experience working with youth in and outside of the church, Jamie equips leaders to create safer, more inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA people of all ages. Her family and their work have been featured by media outlets and organizations around the world, including Disney, NPR, Good Morning America, USA Today, Forbes, Marvel, People, Parents, and the Human Rights Campaign. Jamie holds an M.A. in Religion from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg. She lives in New Jersey with her spouse and children. Jamie's upcoming book, Raising Kids Beyond the Binary: Celebrating God's Transgender and Gender-Diverse Children, is available for pre-order wherever books are sold. Learn more about Jamie:  jamiebruesehoff.com instagram.com/jamiebruesehoff facebook.com/jamiebruesehoff twitter.com/jamiebruesehoff

Rev. David P. Peterson is an ordained pastor and Board-Certified Chaplain with over thirty years of experience in ministry to congregations and chaplaincy experience in hospitals, fire/EMS, and law enforcement. He has provided crisis care in mass shooting and community disasters. Rev. Peterson is also president and the publisher of Wave Dancer Media, LLC, sharing stories of resilient living.  Pastor Dave is a Master of Divinity graduate of the Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg, PA. He and his wife, Arden, and their four sons and families, as well as Daisy, their Golden Retriever, reside in Chesapeake, Virginia, where he is Senior Pastor at Apostles Lutheran Church. Pastor Dave is the author of a new book called, “Journey to Forgiveness: 21 Milestones to Freedom.”  To contact Pastor Dave, visit his website at https://davidpetersonbooks.com  ----------------------------   The Real Men Check In is a quick way to help you start your week off on the right foot, in the right way - as a husband, father, and leader. Every Monday, Joe Martin shares personal insights, encouragement, and support that will move you beyond “church” to “real change.”  To make sure you don't miss a Check-In or interview episode, make sure you "Stay Connected" by signing up for updates and our Man-to-Man eNewsletter at http://www.RealMenConnect.com     Also, help us transform the lives of even MORE MEN for God's glory by leaving us a helpful REVIEW on iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/rmcpodcast and SHARING this podcast with your friends.   Are you stuck? Want to go to the next level in your marriage, career, business, or ministry?  Then maybe it's time you got a coach. ALL CHAMPIONS have one. Let me coach you to help you strengthen your faith, improve your marriage, spiritually lead your family, achieve more, balance your time, grow your ministry, or even stop an addiction. Click here for details: http://www.RMCfree.com   Also join us on: Join the Real Men 300: http://www.RealMen300.com Facebook Group: http://www.realmenuniversity.com/ Facebook: @realdrjoemartin YouTube: http://www.RealMenTraining.com Instagram: @realdrjoemartin Twitter: @professormartin

Rev. Dr. Leah D. Schade "The Dark Night of the Green Soul"_____Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Rev. Dr. Leah D. Schade, Author and Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship at Lexington Theological Seminary in Lexington, Kentucky, exploring the themes of her books, Preaching in the Purple Zone: Ministry in the Red-Blue Divide, and Creation-Crisis Preaching: Ecology, Theology, and the Pulpit._____LINKShttps://www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopreacher/BOOKSFor the Beauty of the Earth: A Lenten Devotional Apocalypse When?: A Guide to Interpreting and Preaching Apocalyptic TextsRooted and Rising: Voices of Courage in a Time of Climate CrisisPreaching in the Purple Zone: Ministry in the Red-Blue Divide Creation-Crisis Preaching: Ecology, Theology, and the Pulpit _____The Rev. Dr. Leah D. Schade is the Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship at Lexington Theological Seminary in Lexington, Kentucky. An ordained Lutheran minister (ELCA) for more than twenty years, Leah earned both her MDiv and PhD degrees from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (now United Lutheran Seminary). She has pastored congregations in suburban, urban, and rural contexts and has been a community organizer and activist for environmental issues for nearly a decade. In December 2021, Leah was elected 2nd Vice President of the Academy of Homiletics, a three-year position that will culminate with serving as President of the Academy in 2024. Leah has authored five books, including Preaching in the Purple Zone: Ministry in the Red-Blue Divide, and Creation-Crisis Preaching: Ecology, Theology, and the Pulpit. She is conducting a longitudinal research study about ministry, preaching, and social issues that has surveyed nearly 3,000 clergy and 1,000 laity since 2017. She is the EcoPreacher blogger for Patheos writing about religion, culture, politics, environmental justice and other social issues. She is also co-founder of the Clergy Emergency League, a network of more than 2,600 pastors throughout the U.S. who provide support, accountability, resources, and networking for clergy to prophetically minister in their congregations and the public square in this time of political upheaval, social unrest, and partisan division._____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of Fall In Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy.Learn more at https://www.lovechildrenplanet.comFollow Frank on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.https://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTubeIn Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer PodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer/id1570357787_____Support the show

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Rev. Dr. Leah D. Schade, Author and Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship at Lexington Theological Seminary in Lexington, Kentucky, exploring the themes of her books, Preaching in the Purple Zone: Ministry in the Red-Blue Divide, and Creation-Crisis Preaching: Ecology, Theology, and the Pulpit._____LINKShttps://www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopreacher/BOOKSFor the Beauty of the Earth: A Lenten Devotional Apocalypse When?: A Guide to Interpreting and Preaching Apocalyptic TextsRooted and Rising: Voices of Courage in a Time of Climate CrisisPreaching in the Purple Zone: Ministry in the Red-Blue Divide Creation-Crisis Preaching: Ecology, Theology, and the Pulpit _____The Rev. Dr. Leah D. Schade is the Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship at Lexington Theological Seminary in Lexington, Kentucky. An ordained Lutheran minister (ELCA) for more than twenty years, Leah earned both her MDiv and PhD degrees from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (now United Lutheran Seminary). She has pastored congregations in suburban, urban, and rural contexts and has been a community organizer and activist for environmental issues for nearly a decade. In December 2021, Leah was elected 2nd Vice President of the Academy of Homiletics, a three-year position that will culminate with serving as President of the Academy in 2024. Leah has authored five books, including Preaching in the Purple Zone: Ministry in the Red-Blue Divide, and Creation-Crisis Preaching: Ecology, Theology, and the Pulpit. She is conducting a longitudinal research study about ministry, preaching, and social issues that has surveyed nearly 3,000 clergy and 1,000 laity since 2017. She is the EcoPreacher blogger for Patheos writing about religion, culture, politics, environmental justice and other social issues. She is also co-founder of the Clergy Emergency League, a network of more than 2,600 pastors throughout the U.S. who provide support, accountability, resources, and networking for clergy to prophetically minister in their congregations and the public square in this time of political upheaval, social unrest, and partisan division._____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of Fall In Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy.Learn more at https://www.lovechildrenplanet.comFollow Frank on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.https://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTubeIn Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer PodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer/id1570357787_____Support the show

On this episode of Worship Matters, we're joined by Dr. David Lose, Senior Pastor of Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. Lose is the former President of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia and previously held the Marbury E Anderson Chair in Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary, where he also served as director of the Center for Biblical Preaching. His 2013 book, “Preaching at the Crossroads” (Fortress Press) forms the basis of this conversation, with reflections from his current role. Lose and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, discuss preaching that engages culture and provides a sense of Christian identity to worshipers, inviting them into the story that shapes their world. Join us for this crucial conversation.

In this installment of our ongoing segment, The Floor is Yours, Steph hands over the floor to Rev. Dr. John Pless, as he discusses how Luther's Small Catechism provides a helpful framework for Christian thought and action in regards to life issues. Download A Small Catechism on Human Life at lcmslife.org/resource/a-small-catechism-on-human-life. Find other resources and books from this author at cph.org. Bio: Rev. John T. Pless is assistant professor of pastoral ministry and missions at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne where he also serves as director of field education. Prior to joining the faculty, he served for seventeen years as campus pastor at University Lutheran Chapel at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. From 1979 to 1983, he served on the staff at the Chapel of the Resurrection at Valparaiso University. Since 2009 he has served as a visiting lecture at Lutheran Theological Seminary in Pretoria, South Africa.  Prof. Pless is the author of Pastor Craft: Essays and Sermons, Martin Luther: Preacher of the Cross-A Study in Luther's Pastoral Theology, Mercy at Life's End, Handling the Word of Truth: Law and Gospel in the Church Today, A Small Catechism on Human Life, Word: God Speaks to Us, Confession: God Gives Us Truth, Praying Luther's Small Catechism, Luther's Small Catechism: A Manual for Discipleship and numerous chapters in other books published in both the United States and Germany.  With Matthew Harrison he is editor of Women Pastors? The Ordination of Women in Biblical Lutheran Perspective, One Lord, Two Hands: Essays on the Two Kingdoms, and Closed Communion: Admission to the Lord's Supper in Biblical Lutheran Perspective He served on the Agenda Committee for the Lutheran Service Book and is a member of the Catechism Revision Committee. With Albert Collver and James Nestingen, he is co-editor and an author of two chapters in The Necessary Distinction: A Continuing Conversation on Law and Gospel. He is on the editorial council of Lutheran Quarterly.  A regular lecturer at various conferences both in the United States and overseas, Prof. Pless is a fellow of the Luther Academy for Madagascar. Dr. Pless is a member of the Synod's Commission on Theology and Church Relations. In 2013, his former students recognized his 60th birthday with a festschrift, Theology is Eminently Practical: Essays in Honor of John T. Pless edited by Jacob Corzine and Bryan Wolfmueller. He was awarded the D.Litt by Concordia University-Chicago in 2018. Learn about LCMS Life Ministry at lcms.org/life, and email us at friendsforlife@lcms.org. Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

Rev. Becca Middeke-Conlin (she/her/hers) is the Director of Evangelical Mission (DEM) and Associate for Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Arkansas Oklahoma Synod. Pastor Becca has served congregations in Connecticut and Pennsylvania where she has developed a passion for youth ministry and social justice. Over the last few years she has been the founder and lead organizer of two events in the North East Pennsylvania Synod: We Love, a day of worship and workshops to help congregations be more welcoming to the LGBTQIA+ community, and Trouble the Water, which focuses on racial justice and reconciliation.Becca grew up in the St Louis area before moving to Minnesota during middle school. She attended college in Wisconsin before going east to attend seminary at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia.Connect with us!Sign up for our Weekly Devotional emailsFollow us on Instagram or FacebookGive financially to support the Lady Preacher Podcast!

DR. PETE ENNS!!!! Harvard Scholar and all-around good guy, Dr. Pete Enns took the time to share with Kim about his podcast The Bible for Normal People and discuss the Bible through accurate history and the lens of psychology. Narcissism and the structure of the Church Which Biblical person needed therapy For the Love of God For the love of Wordle About Dr. Pete Enns: Dr. Enns is a biblical scholar who teaches and writes on Old Testament, New Testament, Second Temple Judaism, and the intersection of biblical studies and contemporary Christian faith. He has taught extensively at the seminary and doctoral levels (Westminster Theological Seminary, Princeton Theological Seminary, Harvard Divinity School, Fuller Theological Seminary, Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Biblical Theological Seminary) and on the undergraduate level (Temple University and Messiah College). He speaks actively in academic and ecclesiastical venues on topics pertaining to the Bible and Christian faith. He has written or edited over a dozen books and many articles and essays. Dr. Enns resides in Lansdale, PA with his wife Sue, and has three adult children. You can listen to his podcast: The Bible For Normal People, and you can stay connected with him on his website: www.peteenns.com

The Rev. Dr. Cláudio Carvalhaes, theologian, liturgist, preacher, and artist, a native Brazilian, is Associate Professor of Worship at Union Theological Seminary in New York City, serving since 2007. He has taught at McCormick Theological Seminary, Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. A much sought-after speaker, writer, performer, and consultant, Carvalhaes has published widely and has given academic presentations, performances, and delivered sermons at over 40 conferences and academic societies around the world. Come learn about his new book, Praying with Every Heart, a theoretical work on his 2020 publication Liturgies from Below: Praying with People at the End of the World. He went to 4 continents and worked with more than 100 people on these liturgies. Both books offer a certain methodology for theological education as well as spiritual practices that are so needed for our times.

O programa de hoje vai discutir a relação que existe entre a Igreja de Cristo, a sociedade na qual é inserida e o Estado onde vivemos. As Igrejas, além de serem instituições legais com CNPJ, que pagam impostos e cumprem obrigações também é constituída pelo povo de Deus que se reune não apenas em um Estado mas por todo o planeta. Seus membros vivem nesse mundo e nessa sociedade, mas não pertencem a nenhum dos dois. Como deve ser pautada essa relação?O TEOmídia Cast traz, a cada semana, convidados especiais falam sobre teologia, vida cristã e fé, para a glória de Deus.  Esse podcast pode ser assistido, em vídeo, no serviço de streaming TEOmídia. Para assistir, acesse TEOmídia.org.Um dos convidados desse programa é o Dr. Davi Charles Gomes graduou-se pelo Reformed Episcopal Seminary, na Filadélfia, EUA, onde também obteve seu Mestrado em Master Divinity. Doutorou-se em Apologética no Westminster Theological Seminary com estudos na Université de Genève, Suíça e no Lutheran Theological Seminary, na Philadelphia. É, também, graduado em Administração e Planejamento e Planejamento Estratégico pela University of Massachusetts, em Boston, Estados Unidos.Fez cursos complementares nas áreas de Aconselhamento (CCEF), História das Ideias, Filosofia e Sistemas Complexos. Lecionou no campus urbano do Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, em Boston, e foi instrutor em apologética no Westminster Theological Seminary. Foi Chanceler da Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie e, atualmente, é pastor da Igreja Presbiteriana Paulistana e Diretor Internacional da World Reformed Fellowship. O Dr. Davi tem artigos publicados no Brasil e nos E.U.A. e é membro do conselho editorial da revista Fides Reformata.O outro convidado é o Rev. Fernando Hamilton Costa que em seu ministério já pastoreou as Igrejas Presbiterianas de Diadema (SP), Dourados (MS), Bauru (SP), Aliança, também em Bauru (SP), Cidade Ademar (na cidade de São Paulo). Foi capelão do Hospital Evangélico Dr. Sra. Goldsby King, em Dourados, onde também foi membro da Associação Beneficente Douradense, mantenedora do hospital, e presidente da diretoria. Atualmente é o pastor da Igreja Presbiteriana do Calvário, no bairro do Campo Belo, na cidade de São Paulo.

Glenn is a graduate of University of Maine and the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg. He has a passion for incarnation-based ministry which is why he fell in love with Hospice Chaplaincy...which he did NOT see coming i.e. never considered Hospice Chaplaincy until service on the CCU unit during the VA. His military awards include Bronze Star and Combat Action Badge for coming under direct fire.

Dr. Alexey Streltsov, Rector of Lutheran Theological Seminary, Novosibirsk, Russia Lutheran Theological Seminary, Novosibirsk, Russia

Jamie Bruesehoff (she/her) is an award-winning writer, speaker, and advocate. She is an openly queer woman married to a Lutheran pastor and mom to three spirited children, including a 14 year old transgender daughter, Rebekah.  She is passionate about sharing her family's story, because she believes our stories are bridges to understanding, compassion, and celebration. Jamie works alongside her daughter Rebekah to spread a message of hope for LGBTQ people of all ages and show the world that transgender kids are just like other kids. She advocates for LGBTQ youth and adults creating opportunities for learning and conversation in schools, churches, workplaces, and beyond. She also works for legislative change in her home state of New Jersey and on a federal level. Jamie holds a Masters in Religion from the Lutheran Theological Seminary and previously worked in outdoor and youth ministry. She and her family have been featured by media outlets and advocacy organizations around the world including Human Rights Campaign, Good Morning Britain, Disney, Marvel, Good Morning America, NPR, and USA Today. Whether it's in front of ten people or more than thirty thousand, Jamie shares her experience in a way that touches hearts, changes minds, and inspires positive change.

CZ Lawrence: A Thin Line Between Humor and Pathos Charles Ziegler Lawrence was a man who could have easily held his own in a conversation with the likes of Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, or Hunter S. Thompson. Whether reflecting on his life as a young artist in 1960s Greenwich Village or reliving the making of five windows for the National Cathedral, all of his stories were replete with an equal amount of psychedelic detail. Though the truth of the tale was never in question, the content was unbelievable. Lawrence seemed as unlikely a candidate for the priesthood as he did for a life dedicated to liturgical art; however both are his truths. Sometimes tragic, sometimes triumphant, the personal history of this “existential iconoclast” blurs the thin line between humor and pathos. His professional success might very well be the reward for having learned how to walk that line. From his obituary: Lawrence, 83, died on January 1, 2019. He began his career in 1956 as an apprentice to master craftsman Rudolph Henrick Beunz. In the 1960s while attending design school at Pratt Institute, New York City, Lawrence worked in the glass department of the Rambusch Decorating Studio where he perfected skills in glass painting and color selection. In 1968 he went to work for the Willets Stained Glass studio in Chestnut Hill, where he completed prestigious commissions for the National Cathedral, the Temple of the Latter Day Saints, and the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC, as well as the University of Rochester, and Penn State University. In the 1980s Lawrence established his own studio in Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, completing additional commissions for the National Cathedral, as well as works for the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, St. Mary’s at the Cathedral, Andorra, PA, the Burlington Bridge Commission in NJ, and the Gore-Tex Manufacturing Co., in Cherry Hill, NJ. Lawrence received The Stained Glass Association of America’s faceted glass design award twice, the Interfaith and Forum on Religious Art and Architecture award twice, and the St. Francis Xavier Chapel Award of Excellence. In 1994, the SGAA presented Lawrence with its Lifetime Achievement Award. A senior advisor for the American Glass Guild, he was also an associate member of the British Society of Master Glass Painters.  There will never be another CZ, as he was affectionately known, partially because stained glass and what it takes to conquer the craft has forever changed. But the art and the artist will be represented throughout the ages by his many bold, gothic revival style masterpieces. In 1994 Lawrence made his final window for the National Cathedral. This small, two-lancet window is located in the east end of the cathedral in the chaplain’s office. In most cases, he didn’t bother to make or apply the putty himself, but this time was special. Lawrence combined linseed oil, whiting, and lampblack, the major components, and added one last special ingredient—the ashes of Angus, his beloved dog who had died and was cremated during the making of his previous cathedral window.  Said Lawrence: “The cathedral was done, and Angus was in a safe place for the coming millennium. After that we will be together again. I am sure God knows how much I’ve missed him and She will bring us back together. Until then, I know I will always have a friend in the cathedral and so will Tracy, Vanessa, and whoever else comes after them.”  Recorded live at a coffee shop at the 2012 American Glass Guild conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this podcast conversation was created from the TOYG archives.   

Season 4 is here!! This season we are joined with some amazing WOC leaders (pastors, activists, writers, and everything in between) who share how they are answering a call to do the work at this time. We are calling this season Tapestry of Call because we see each person's call and vocation as a part of a whole. We're all connected. Our first episode starts out with Rev Nicolette Marie Peñaranda. She shares with us what it's like to be a bi-vocational pastor. The challenges and triumphs. And we are grateful to know her and for her willingness to be transparent and share some of her journey with us. Here's her bio: Rev. Nicolette Marie Peñaranda is the pastor of First Lutheran Church of the Trinity in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago, IL. Nic was raised in the Metro New York area where she attended Wagner College for her degree in Sociology, History, and Masters in Business Administration. While receiving her MDiv at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, Nic began merging her love of art with scripture. This blend has led to a mural on display at Instituto Evangelico Argentino en Grand Bourg, Argentina and at the 2018 National Youth Gathering’s Creative Expressions area. She is now the 2022 National Youth Gathering’s Creative Expressions Manager to continue to put her craft to use. Outside of the church, Nic leads racial justice facilitations through her game MONadvocacy. The Peñaranda family now resides in Berwyn, Illinois where Nic is running for City Council member. When Nic is not accompanying a congregation or running for office, she spends time with her spouse Dennis, her daughter Mahalia, and her two cats Penne and Rigatoni. You can support her campaign for 1st Ward Alderman here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/friends-of-nicolette-pe-aranda-1?fbclid=IwAR23Er8_1e8Kvz_aa0nj7VY7b6wfdjtjIHIl7KCkbUmh--kHyssqDsW1edg Special thanks to Odai productions for the editing and production: https://soundcloud.com/afoteyodai

Calling all Enneagram lovers! This one is for you. (and if you don’t know what that is - don’t fret! This is for you, too!)What is the Enneagram? And what does it have to do with our faith?Rev. Allison Johnson dives into what this work is and how it can help us better understand ourselves, our relationships with others, and how doing the work of the Enneagram can even help deepen our faith. We covered a lot of ground in this interview; diving in not only into the Enneagram, but also what it means to truly be open and affirming of our LGBTQ+ siblings. This is an important topic for churches because, as Pastor Allison explains, it’s not enough to just say you are welcoming. It’s not even enough to say you are affirming. It’s about going from talking about it to truly BEING about it. It’s going from affirming and welcoming to being fully celebratory of all folks and who they are in their fullness.This is a powerful conversation and you don’t want to miss it. Put in your headphones, grab a cup of coffee, and dive in with Pastors Kelsey & Allison....Rev. Allison Johnson (she/her) is the Pastor at Journey in Faith Church in Mount Pleasant, WI. She has an Masters of Divinity from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg and received her undergraduate degree at Carthage College studying neuroscience, psychology, and biology. Allison loves exercising, red pandas, sports, theology that moves us to love our neighbor, and the enneagram. In her free time Allison enjoys hiking with her partner, Wendy, and Sage, the most lovable rescue pup.

Guest/Bio: This week we bring back one of our favorite guests, Dr. Drew Hart. Drew G. I. Hart is a professor in theology, an author, and an activist with ten years of pastoral experience. His undergraduate work was in biblical studies at Messiah College, he received his Masters of Divinity degree with an urban concentration at Biblical Seminary, and he recently defended his dissertation in the field of theology and ethics at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. Currently he is a part-time professor for several PA seminaries and schools but in the Fall of 2016 he begins teaching full-time as an assistant professor in theology at Messiah College. Drew spent most of his young adult years leading and mentoring black and brown youth as a pastor, working for an inner city after-school program, and working closely with Philadelphia based nonprofits. Today, along with teaching theology, Drew is currently passionate about partnering with community groups and churches to facilitate anti-racism training and seminars, as well as delivering lectures, talks, and sermons. Regularly speaking at churches, conferences, and colleges, Drew brings together his pastoral experience with his academic training to challenge the Church on a variety of topics. He has been particularly invested in conversations on white supremacy and racism and their entanglements with western Christianity, but Drew also speaks and writes about Christian discipleship, western Christendom, Christian history, liberation and oppression, peacemaking and nonviolent resistance, urban ministry, social media, etc. Drew has a Christian Century hosted blog entitled ‘Taking Jesus Seriously’, while also writing occasionally for The Mennonite as well. Guest Published Works: “Trouble I’ve Seen: Changing The Way The Church Views Racism” & the forthcoming book, “Who Will Be A Witness: Igniting Activism For God’s Justice, Love, and Deliverance.” Guest links: https://www.drewihart.com https://www.christiancentury.org/blogs/taking-jesus-seriously https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=TakingJesusSeriously&loc=en_US Twitter: @DruHart Facebook: @Drew.GI.Hart For other episodes on race/racism: Ep. 35 w/Dr. Drew Hart, Ep. 78 w/Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, and Ep. 103 w/Drew Brown. Special Music Provided by: Firewoodisland www.firewoodisland.com Twitter: @firewoodisland Instagram: @firewoodisland Facebook: @firewoodisland Like the songs on this episode? Songs used on the podcast were: “Storm, Mutually, & One with the Mountain” from the album, Firewoodisland and “Soldier” from the album, Chaos Is the State of Heart. You can find Firewoodisland’s tunes on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, or anywhere good music can be found! Stay on top of all the latest at www.thedeconstructionists.com Go there to read our blog, grab one of our many t-shirt designs, snag a pint glass or coffee mug, follow us on social media, or join our Patreon family! The Deconstructionists Podcast is edited by John Williamson This episode was produced by THE Nicholas Rowe. Website by Ryan Battles All photos courtesy of Jared Hevron Logo & graphics designed by Joseph Ernst & Stephen Pflug T-shirt designs by Joseph Ernst, Chad Flannigan, Colin Rigsby, and Jason Turner. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-deconstructionists/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rev. Roger James, who serves the Lord in the Philippines as theological educator at the Lutheran Theological Seminary & Training Center in Baguio City, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how the Seminary has weathered the COVID-19 pandemic, how the surrounding community has been affected, and how he and his wife Amy are still able to share the Word of God with those around them. Read their story and how to support their work at lcms.org/jamesfamily. Find LCMS resources during the COVID-19 pandemic at lcms.org/coronavirus.

Drew Hart joins Jason and Teer to discuss his forthcoming book, 'Who Will Be A Witness ' (September 2020), the ghosts of America's racist past, and what the Gospel says to us in a moment of pandemic, protest, and movement. Drew G. I. Hart is a public theologian and professor of theology at Messiah College. He has ten years of pastoral ministry experience and is the recipient of multiple awards for peacemaking. Hart attained his MDiv with an urban concentration from Missio Seminary and his PhD in theology and ethics from Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. He is a sought-after speaker at conferences, campuses, and churches across the United States and Canada. His first book, Trouble I've Seen: Changing the Way the Church Views Racism, utilizes personal and everyday stories, theological ethics, and anti-racism frameworks to transform the church's understanding and witness. https://drewgihart.com/https://twitter.com/DruHartPre-order 'Who Will Be A Witness' - https://www.amazon.com/Who-Will-Be-Witness-Deliverance/dp/1513806580

Drew Hart joins Jason and Teer to discuss his forthcoming book, 'Who Will Be A Witness ' (September 2020), the ghosts of America's racist past, and what the Gospel says to us in a moment of pandemic, protest, and movement. Drew G. I. Hart is a public theologian and professor of theology at Messiah College. He has ten years of pastoral ministry experience and is the recipient of multiple awards for peacemaking. Hart attained his MDiv with an urban concentration from Missio Seminary and his PhD in theology and ethics from Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. He is a sought-after speaker at conferences, campuses, and churches across the United States and Canada. His first book, Trouble I've Seen: Changing the Way the Church Views Racism, utilizes personal and everyday stories, theological ethics, and anti-racism frameworks to transform the church's understanding and witness. https://drewgihart.com/https://twitter.com/DruHartPre-order 'Who Will Be A Witness' - https://www.amazon.com/Who-Will-Be-Witness-Deliverance/dp/1513806580

Dr. Boykin Sanders and Dr. Greg Howard discuss how faith plays a critical role in moments of crisis and racism. In this episode, we will also explore the response of the Black Church years ago, compared to 2020.ABOUT:Dr. Boykin Sanders the Distinguished Professor of New Testament Studies and Greek and Senior Research Scholar in Religion and Culture at STVU. He has served as visiting professor at James Madison University, Lutheran Theological Seminary, Palmer Theological Seminary, and Payne Theological Seminary and has lectured on a broad range of topics focusing on religion, culture, and politics in the United States, the Caribbean, and throughout Africa. A guiding idea informing his writings and pedagogy is that a responsible reading of the New Testament requires its readers to view it as an expression of left out/oppressed voices seeking restoration and liberation within a colonial context. Though somewhat faint now under the hammer of majority voices and canonical authority, Dr. Sanders claims that these left out/oppressed voices still register their objections and challenges to the values and appropriations of orthodox and imperial voices. His view is that the New Testament is basically the story of enslaved and exiled peoples seeking salvation in a troubled world.

SARAH BROADHEAD: “To-day we heard that the Rebels were crossing the river in heavy force, and advancing on to this State.”    In the 1730s and 40s, Scots-Irish and German settlers began laying roots in what was then known as the Marsh Creek settlement. Eventually, Samuel Gettys opened a tavern on the Marsh Creek Road, the major east-west road in the area. In 1761, he was fined for running a tavern without a license. In 1769, the Baltimore-Shippensburg road was laid out and an intersection was created at the tavern. Twenty five years later, in 1786, his son James would lay out  210 lots, including a town square, referred to as “The Diamond”, around the tavern. This new town would be known as Gettysburg.   In 1800, Gettysburg became the county seat of the newly formed Adams county, named for then-president John Adams.    The 1860 census shows that Gettysburg’s population numbered around 2400 and was primarily made up of German, Scots-Irish and free blacks.    Prior to the war, the people of Gettysburg engaged in a diverse economy, the primary industry in town being carriage making which attracted related tradesmen such as wheelwrights, trim and canvas shops and silversmiths. Many of Gettysburg’s carriages were purchased by people south of the Mason-Dixon line, some ten miles south of Gettysburg. As the war loomed, the industry in Gettysburg began to tighten.  But by 1863, the war had all but eliminated the carriage industry,. Gettysburg’s port for goods and services was Baltimore, which was a city of divided loyalties and political unrest These two factors disrupted the town’s economy.   The overwhelmingly Christian population of the town worshipped in eight congregations and seven churches.    As the center of Adams County’s legal business, Gettysburg was home to several lawyers.    Education was well covered in Gettysburg. A number of primary and secondary schools, private schools including Carrie Sheads’s on the Chambersburg Pike and Rebecca Eyster’s on the corner of  High Street and Washington, Pennsylvania College, established in 1832, and the Lutheran Theological Seminary educated the youth from near and far.    To support the large amount of farms in the surrounding townships, various merchants kept shop there. Some people, such as Mary McAllister, made money by reselling cured meats she had obtained from the farmers of the area to her fellow Gettysburgians. Others owned butcher shops, like James Pierce who lived on the southwest corner of Baltimore and Breckinridge Streets; a candy store, like Philip “Petey” Winter’s on the first block of Chambersburg Street; a photography studio like Charles and Isaac Tyson had on York Street. Dry goods, general merchandise and grocers also made Gettysburg hum with activity. James Fahenstock and two of his brothers owned the largest General store in town on the corner of Baltimore Street and Middle Street. In 1860, the census listed dozens of people whose occupation was “shoemaker” or cobbler. Yet, contrary to legend, there was no shoe factory or warehouse full of shoes in Gettysburg in 1863. Tanneries, ironworks, brickyards, blacksmiths, hotels, inns and taverns rounded out the more common businesses found in town.    Local curmudgeon and former town constable, John Burns, had a few odd jobs. One of those jobs was as a cobbler at the boot and shoe shop of town council president David Kendlehart. Burns, a veteran of the War of 1812, was not known to be a friendly neighbor with a kind word to offer.   Among his other jobs, John Burns pumped water for the Gettysburg waterworks.    Gettysburg had the latest technological advances in communications, media, gas lighting and transportation. In 1858, the railroad had come to town and, by 1863, Joseph Broadhead was an Express Messenger, on the Hanover Junction, Hanover and Gettysburg Railroad. This railroad made the economy of Gettysburg boom when it was built and, in 1863, the line was in the process of being continued westward out of town. By July 1, the progress made on this extension would be forever immortalized as “The Railroad Cut.”    There were two telegraph offices in town: one at the railroad station and the other in the back of the home of John Scott on Chambersburg Street.    Gettysburg had three newspapers. The Star and Banner, edited by John T. McIlhenney [mac uhl henny] and the Adams Sentinel edited by David Buehler, both had a Republican bias. The Compiler, had a Democrat bias and was edited by Henry J Stahle [staylee].    Republicans were very pro-Union while the Democrats took a softer stance on the idea of Southern secession. Neither side was keen about the idea of equality for blacks, ironically evidenced by the fact that when, years prior to the war, free blacks attempted to join the local white anti-slavery societies and were denied entry. And, so, those who were anti-slavery and black formed the Slave’s Refuge Society. SLAVE’S REFUGE SOCIETY: “we feel it our indispensable duty to assist such of our brethren as shall come among us for the purpose of liberating themselves, and to raise all the means in our power to effect our object, which is to give liberty to our brethren groaning under the tyrannical yoke of oppression. Resolution of the Slave’s Refuge Society.”    A total of ten roads led into Gettysburg, each one leading to and coming from other important cities and towns, such as Carlisle, Harrisburg, York, Hanover, Baltimore, Emmitsburg, Fairfield and Hagerstown, Cashtown and Chambersburg and Mummasburg. All of these roads funneled, eventually, into the heart of Gettysburg.    The layout of the town was typical for that time period with the higher valued properties being in the blocks closest to “The Diamond”, with wide, tree-lined streets of dirt flanked by paved sidewalks. The streets and roads were laid out like the spokes of a wagon wheel with the Diamond being the hub. Homes along the main roads had no front yards and came right up to the sidewalks. Most of the lots in the first few blocks off the square in any direction were developed and, therefore, presented an unbroken front. Back yards were surrounded by highboard fences and contained a small stable or carriage house, a well and an outhouse, or “privy”, as well as a small garden for the kitchen. All of this restricted free movement to the streets or alleyways.    Gettysburg, by 1863, was a large town for the area with a vibrant population that loved, hated, squabbled, showed kindness, gossipped, rallied together, made local celebrities out of the best looking or most gregarious while making pariahs out of those of lesser fortune, just like any other society at any other point in history. Unlike most of those other societies, Gettysburg will endure a crucible of worry, turned to terror, turned to misery. And that all began on June 15, 1863, when Brigadier General Albert Jenkins' Confederate Cavalry Brigade crossed the Potomac and headed for Chambersburg _____________________________________ Addressing Gettysburg: INVASION! June, 1863, Part 2 was Written, narrated and produced by Matt Callery   Narration Directed by Pearle Shannon   Historical figures voiced by: denise chain, trent walker, Ron Bailey,  bob steenstra, kelly steenstra, the History Dame, Keith Harris and Pearle Shannon. Recorded at the Destination Gettysburg Studios.    Historical consultation by Licensed Battlefield Guides Tim Smith, Bob Steenstra and Lewis Trott, with additional consultation provided by John Hoptak and Matt Atkinson. Music by Dusty Lee Elmer, Sarah Larsen and Danny Stewart, Kelly Shannon, The California Consolidated Drum Band, the Federal City Brass Band/26th North Carolina Band, The 8th Green Machine Regiment Band from George Mason University. “Bear Waltz”- written by Sarah Larsen. Performed by Sarah Larsen and Danny Stewart “Forward To The Heights’ written and performed by Kelly Shannon Special thanks to Tim Smith for assistance with script revisions.     To book a car or bus tour with a  licensed battlefield guide, send an email to matt@addressinggettysburg.com This episode is brought to your for free by our sponsors and the generous support of our Patrons at Patreon. Click here to be a monthly subscriber and to unlock more content! Or, support the show without spending a red cent more than you want to by always going to www.addressinggettysburg.com, clicking the Amazon banner at the top of the page, and shop as you normally would.  Copyright 2020. All rights reserved 

Dr. Leah Schade is Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship at Lexington Theological Seminary, A graduate of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, her research and experience cover the fields of homiletics and ecological theology. As an ordained minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), Schade has served in suburban, urban, and rural settings and has worked with parishioners from a variety of cultural, racial, and economic backgrounds. Formerly the pastor of United in Christ Lutheran Church in Lewisburg, PA, Schade s ministry is marked by her experience in and passion for ecological and social justice advocacy and activism. In our conversation we talk about... the tradition to teaching online empowering women within the church the theological task of preaching the sermon in a time of crisis corona and community what goes into the crafting of a sermon why you don't need to make the sermon practical, but make it strange Dr. Schade's Books Preaching in the Purple Zone: Ministry in the Red-Blue Divide Rooted and Rising: Voices of Courage in a Time of Climate Crisis Creation-Crisis Preaching: Ecology, Theology, and the Pulpit This Episode is Sponsored by Lexington Theological Seminary See what their unique accredited online seminary program can do for you. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge in one area, brush up on your preaching skills, or earn a degree, now in our 150th year, Lexington Theological Seminary offers the serious academic study you've come to expect, packaged in the newest model of theological education. Find out how you can be part of the growing, supportive community of LTS students, where you live, on your schedule. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Leah Schade is Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship at Lexington Theological Seminary, A graduate of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, her research and experience cover the fields of homiletics and ecological theology. As an ordained minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), Schade has served in suburban, urban, and rural… Read more about Leah Schade: Preaching in a time of Crisis from Corona to Climate

Dr. Francis Borchardt teaches Old Testament at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Hong Kong. In this conversation, we talk about Francis' scholarship in Daniel and 1 Maccabees and talk in depth along with what it's like to teach theology and Bible in a political contentious place like Hong Kong. https://lts.academia.edu/FrancisBorchardtSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/gospelbeautiful)

How Jesus' commission to make disciples from all nations is at work in Africa. Part two of this interview with Rev Dr Carlos Walter Winterle, rector of the Lutheran Theological Seminary in South Africa and President-Emeritus of the Evangelical Lutheran...

In today's episode, we continue our series "Margins Speak," in which the Rev. Dr. Joshua Samuel speaks with theologians and activists from the Global South about how they are experiencing and responding to climate change and environmental destruction. In this conversation, Rev. Samuel Speaks with Vinod J Wesley who is working on a Ph.D. in Christian Ethics at Lutheran Theological Seminary in Chicago.

https://westminster-institute.org/events/liberty-in-the-things-of-god-the-christian-origins-of-religious-freedom/ Robert Louis Wilken is the William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of the History of Christianity emeritus at the University of Virginia. He is an elected fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, past president of the American Academy of Religion, the North American Patristics Society, and the Academy of Catholic Theology. He is chairman of the board of the Institute on Religion and Public Life, the publisher of First Things. His new book is Liberty in the Things of God: The Christian Origins of Religious Freedom. (It will be available at his lecture for purchase and signing.) Dr. Wilken states: “Religious freedom rests on a simple truth: religious faith is an inward disposition of the mind and heart and for that reason cannot be coerced by external force.” Chronicling the history of the struggle for religious freedom from the early Christian movement through the seventeenth century, he shows that the origins of religious freedom and liberty of conscience are religious, not political, in origin. They took form before the Enlightenment through the labors of men and women of faith who believed there could be no justice in society without liberty in the things of God. This provocative book, drawing on writings from the early Church as well as the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, reminds us of how “the meditations of the past were fitted to affairs of a later day.”; For instance, Dr. Wilken quotes Tertullian (ca. 155-240): “the religious practice of one person neither harms nor helps another. It is not part of religion to coerce religious practice, for it is by choice not coercion that we should be led to religion.” Carlos Eire, author of Reformations, says, “Wilken argues convincingly that the concept of religious freedom originated with Christian thinkers, challenging one of the most revered paradigms in Western intellectual history. In the process, he also injects a corrective twist into current debates about secularist hegemony.” Dr. Wilken received his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and has taught at Fordham University, the University of Notre Dame, the Institutum Patristicum (Augustinianum) in Rome, the Gregorian University in Rome, Providence College, and Lutheran Theological Seminary. He is the author of more than 10 books, including The First Thousand Years: A Global History of Christianity (Yale, 2013), The Spirit of Early Christian Thought: Seeking the Face of God (Yale, 2003), Remembering the Christian Past (Eerdmans, 1995), and The Christians as the Romans Saw Them (Yale, 1984).

Pastor Mindy Roll is the Lutheran Campus Pastor at Texas A&M and Blinn College, a ministry known as Treehouse, where she has served since 2010. She is a 2007 graduate of Yale Divinity School (M.Div), a 2011 graduate of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg (STM, Pastoral Theology), and is currently working on a DMin at Brite Divinity School. Mindy is married to Tom Ham, an architect (they first met at Holden!), and they have two small children, Andrew (4) and Linden (2). To learn more about Holden Village, visit: www.holdenvillage.org or to listen to more audio recordings visit: http://audio.holdenvillage.org

Ben teaches worship and ecotheology at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago where he is professor and director of advanced studies. After serving as Village pastor in 2000-2003, he studied at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (STM) and Emory University (PhD). His first book, A Watered Garden: Christian Worship and Earth's Ecology, was published in 2011. His research on the natural burial movement recently included a 300 mile backpacking trip visiting dozens of backcountry wilderness cemeteries in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. To learn more about Holden Village, visit: www.holdenvillage.org To hear more from Ben Stewart, visit: http://audio.holdenvillage.org/node/3298

Durante el pasado mes de mayo de 2017, tuve el privilegio de asistir a un ciclo de conferencias del Centro Luterano José David Rodríguez de la Iglesia Luterana en Puerto Rico. El Programa Simposio Fiesta Luterana se llevó a cabo en ocasión de la celebración de los 500 años de la Reforma Protestante. Esta conferencia estuvo a cargo de la Rvda. Leila M. Ortiz, quien es candidata Doctoral del Lutheran Theological Seminary en Philadelphia. También es Pastora Residente en Holy Cross Lutheran Church en Herdon, VA. Entre sus áreas de trabajo se encuentran las teologías de la liberación en Estados Unidos y las poblaciones hispanas. Un detalle que podrá apreciar en esta conferencia es que ella se denomina como una “Luterocostal” (Luterana y Pentecostal). Le invito a abrir sus oídos y a escuchar detenidamente esta conversación, la cual será de gran bendición a su vida. Si le gustó este episodio: Comparta, utilizando los botones de redes sociales encontrados en esta publicación. Comente, esto nos motiva y, a la vez, ayudan a otras personas a encontrar este podcast. Si usted aprecia las reflexiones teológicas que compartimos, le pedimos con mucha humildad que comente en iTunes o en Stitcher. Subscríbase, para recibir este podcast automáticamente en su aplicación de escuchar podcasts.

Sermones para ocasiones especiales se refiere a la predicación que ocurre en periodos, fechas y celebraciones no ordinarias en la vida y ministerio de una congregación. Por “no ordinario” entiéndase celebraciones y eventos adicionales a, y complementarios con, el programa semanal y la adoración dominical regular de una comunidad de fe. ¿Cómo podemos trabajar con las ocasiones especiales en el sermón? Hoy en TeoBytes, nos acompaña el Dr. Francisco Javier Goitía Padilla, para dialogar sobre Adviento y otras ocasiones especiales en la predicación. Francisco es ministro ordenado del Sínodo del Caribe de la Iglesia Evangélica Luterana en América. Ha ocupado múltiples posiciones al nivel local e internacional como pastor y profesor. Hoy día, Francisco es el decano del Seminario Evangélico de Puerto Rico. También ha escrito libros sobre el tema de la predicación, la teología y la historia. Francisco posee una Maestría en Divinidad y una Maestría en Sagrada Teología del Lutheran Theological Seminary en Filadelfia. Además, posee una Maestría en Teología y un Doctorado del Lutheran School de Chicago. Pero sobre todas las cosas Francisco ama al Señor y le sirve con amor y dedicación en toda encomienda que cae en sus manos. Goitía es consejero, amigo, hermano, simple, genuino, profundo y visionario. Ah… no lo puedo olvidar… en Puerto Rico tenemos un pueblo, que es el centro del mundo, Caguas… así que Goitía es Criollo, un cagüeño de pura cepa. Preguntas formuladas: Algunas de estas ocasiones son: Aniversarios Bodas Quinceañeros Campañas Funerales Periodos significativos del calendario litúrgico que se deseen marcar Adviento-navidad Cuaresma-Semana Santa Madres Padres Eventos extraordinarios en la vida de la comunidad y del pueblo Fechas históricas Eventos de la naturaleza Periodos intensos de celebración, de crisis Qué debemos tener en cuenta Ocasión – celebrativa, reflexiva, luto, entre otras Lugar – congregación, espacio público, funeraria, entre otros Audiencia primaria - ¿A quién le va a predicar? Siempre va a haber audiencias secundarias Atmósfera – Facilidades, clima, alrededores, sistema de sonido, entre otras Púlpito (físico) - ¿Cómo ayuda o desayuda? ¿Cómo enfrentamos la ocasión? Decidir tema y audiencia primaria Estar ahí – ubicarnos en tiempo y espacio Estar con ellos/ellas – Conocer atmósfera, facilidades y audiencia Saber qué deseamos decir y por qué Estudiar e investigar la ocasión especial ¡Predicar! Adviento General La comercialización de las festividades en general y de la navidad en particular La extensión del periodo navideño – desde Halloween hasta las Fiestas de San Sebastián – agota y fatiga a las personas La diversidad de afectos, emociones e historias que afloran en el periodo Adviento e planta como contra-cultura, como Descanso y preludio, como entremés de la encarnación Adviento se viste de gozo y esperanza de reino (escatología) – el color es azul no violeta Adviento nos lleva pasito a pasito al pesebre – a ver y adorar al Niño Particular – 2016 Ser realistas pero no catastróficos Decir las cosas como son Lo escatológico nos lleva al pesebre El gozo permanece en medio de cualquier afecto, sentimiento y experiencia Nuestra humanidad se desborda en el ombligo del niño Nuestra esperanza se enreda con su llanto de recién nacido Sermones pastorales, de acompañamiento, realistas y con esperanza Cuidemos Proceso interpretativo – recursos nuevos Diseño – variedad Entrega – Ajustada al qué y al por qué Enlaces recomendados: Email: mvivavox@gmail.com Web: www.NovaRuta.com Si le gustó este episodio: Comparta, utilizando los botones de redes sociales encontrados en esta publicación. Comente, esto nos motiva y, a la vez, ayudan a otras personas a encontrar este podcast. Si usted aprecia las reflexiones teológicas que compartimos, le pedimos con mucha humildad que comente en iTunes o en Stitcher. Subscríbase, para recibir este podcast automáticamente en su aplicación de escuchar podcasts.

This week we speak with Dr. Drew Hart. Drew G. I. Hart is a professor in theology, an author, and an activist with ten years of pastoral experience. His undergraduate work was in biblical studies at Messiah College, he received his Masters of Divinity degree with an urban concentration at Biblical Seminary, and he recently defended his dissertation in the field of theology and ethics at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. Currently he is a part-time professor for several PA seminaries and schools but in the Fall of 2016 he begins teaching full-time as an assistant professor in theology at Messiah College. Drew spent most of his young adult years leading and mentoring black and brown youth as a pastor, working for an inner city after-school program, and working closely with Philadelphia based nonprofits. Today, along with teaching theology, Drew is currently passionate about partnering with community groups and churches to facilitate anti-racism training and seminars, as well as delivering lectures, talks, and sermons. Regularly speaking at churches, conferences, and colleges, Drew brings together his pastoral experience with his academic training to challenge the Church on a variety of topics. He has been particularly invested in conversations on white supremacy and racism and their entanglements with western Christianity, but Drew also speaks and writes about Christian discipleship, western Christendom, Christian history, liberation and oppression, peacemaking and nonviolent resistance, urban ministry, social media, etc. Drew has a Christian Century hosted blog entitled ‘Taking Jesus Seriously’, while also writing occasionally for The Mennonite as well. Guest Published Works: Trouble I’ve Seen: Changing The Way The Church Views Racism. https://www.drewihart.com https://www.christiancentury.org/blogs/taking-jesus-seriously https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=TakingJesusSeriously&loc=en_US Twitter: DruHart Facebook: Drew.GI.Hart Special guest music on this episode provided by: The Brilliance www.thebrilliancemusic.com Twitter: @brilliancemusic Facebook: www.facebook.com/The-Brilliance-Music Instagram: @thebrilliancemusic Thebrilliance.podbean.com/ Enjoy the songs? Songs featured on this episode were: Brother, Does Your Heart Break, Breathe, and Yahweh from the album Brother. See the love from the forthcoming album All Is Not Lost. The Brilliance’s music is available on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, Pandora, Play Music, and TuneIn. The Deconstructionist’s Podcast is mixed and edited by Nicholas Rowe at National Audio Preservation Society: A full service recording studio and creative habitat, located in Heath, Ohio. Find them on Facebook and Twitter or visit their website for more information. www.nationalaudiopreservationsociety.weebly.com www.facebook.com/nationalaudiopreservationsociety Twitter: @napsrecording If you’re digging what we’re doing here consider making a small donation. Maintaining a podcast isn’t cheap and every dollar donated helps us to keep this thing going. Money donated goes to helping to purchase research materials, maintenance of the website, storage of episodes, etc. Click the link below to donate: Htps://squareup.com/store/thedeconstructionists Brand new T-Shirts now available! An original design by Joseph Ernst (@joernst1 on Instagram), this limited edition uni-sex t-shirt is soft and durable poly/cotton in charcoal grey with white screen printed graphic. New! 80s Retro Design by Chad Flanagan! It’s a soft, uni-sex t-shirt in a durable poly-blend in charcoal grey. Grab one to support your favorite podcast and remember when you embraced the beauty of your deconstruction. Htps://squareup.com/store/thedeconstructionists Follow us on social media for quotes and all the latest news! www.thedeconstructionists.com Twitter: @deconstructcast Facebook: deconstructionistsanonymous Instagram: deconstructionistspodcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-deconstructionists/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's episode 40 of Priest Pulse. In this episode, Todd Brewer from the General Theological Seminary in NYC and Karyn Wiseman from the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia join us for a preaching roundtable where we discuss preaching out of chaos. How do we approach the pulpit in the midst of national tragedies and the complex and difficult realities of our modern world? How does this election effect our preaching voice? What does the gospel demand during difficult times? The Rev. DeDe Duncan-Probe, bishop-elect of the Diocese of Central New York, joins Colin to talk about her unique name, her journey of faith, and expectations for entering into her new ministry as bishop. In the lightning round, our roundtable guests talk about their favorite holiday pies. http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens/2016/08/08/central-new-york-elects-dede-duncan-probe-as-next-bishop/ http://news.gts.edu/2015/08/meet-the-faculty-an-interview-with-prof-todd-brewer/  

Lenny Duncan is a Master's of Divinty student at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. The sermon is on Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4.

On this edition of Table Talk Radio we will play Meet My Neighbor The Cult Member as we breakdown and discuss a blog post from David Lose, President of the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philedelphia, about how the death of Christ on the cross is about identification, solidarity, and love. This edition promises to be really good mediocre radio.

Al día de hoy, hemos experimentado un cambio en la manera de conectarnos a las personas. Yo pertenezco a una generación que disfruta de una buena conversación de mesa, con café en mano, cara a cara. Pero lo cierto es que la comunicación al nivel de individuos y al nivel de instituciones ha ido evolucionando. Por ejemplo, en el 2013 se entendía que “cada institución puede tener una presencia digital”, en el 2014 se hablaba de “una relación fuera de línea (interrumpida) a una relación en línea (ininterrumpida)” y en el 2015 se hablaba de “ampliar las fronteras de una institución a un espacio digital sin fronteras”. Hoy día, el tema de discusión es que “una institución con presencia digital debería poner a la gente primero”, es decir, “el primado de las personas en los tiempos de las redes informáticas”. ¿Es posible formar una comunidad de fe virtual? Hoy en TeoBytes, nos acompaña el Dr. Francisco Javier Goitía Padilla, para dialogar sobre la comunidad de fe en un contexto global, particularmente desde una perspectiva tecnológica. Francisco es ministro ordenado del Sínodo del Caribe de la Iglesia Evangélica Luterana en América. Ha ocupado múltiples posiciones al nivel local e internacional como pastor y profesor. Hoy día, Francisco es el decano del Seminario Evangélico de Puerto Rico. También ha escrito libros sobre el tema de la predicación, la teología y la historia. Francisco posee una Maestría en Divinidad y una Maestría en Sagrada Teología del Lutheran Theological Seminary en Filadelfia. Además, posee una Maestría en Teología y un Doctorado del Lutheran School de Chicago. Pero sobre todas las cosas Francisco ama al Señor y le sirve con amor y dedicación en toda encomienda que cae en sus manos. Goitía es consejero, amigo, hermano, simple, genuino, profundo y visionario. Ah… no lo puedo olvidar… en Puerto Rico tenemos un pueblo, que es el centro del mundo, Caguas… así que Goitía es Criollo, un cagüeño de pura cepa. Preguntas formuladas: ¿Cómo ha ido percibiendo este fenómeno global del cambio en las tecnologías de información masiva? ¿Por qué una comunidad de fe virtual? ¿Cómo se sustenta este espacio virtual desde una postura teológica y doctrinal saludable? ¿Cómo se contextualiza la misión de Dios en el panorama mundial, desde una perspectiva de redes informáticas? La Biblia dice en Romanos 12.4-5 “Pues así como cada uno de nosotros tiene un solo cuerpo con muchos miembros, y no todos estos miembros desempeñan la misma función, también nosotros, siendo muchos, formamos un solo cuerpo en Cristo, y cada miembro está unido a todos los demás.” Procuremos vivir con ética cristiana en el mundo digital. Enlaces recomendados: Email: mvivavox@gmail.com Web: www.NovaRuta.com Si le gustó este episodio: Comparta, utilizando los botones de redes sociales encontrados en esta publicación. Comente, esto nos motiva y, a la vez, ayudan a otras personas a encontrar este podcast. Si usted aprecia las reflexiones teológicas que compartimos, le pedimos con mucha humildad que comente en iTunes o en Stitcher. Subscríbase, para recibir este podcast automáticamente en su aplicación de escuchar podcasts.

Reformation Day, October 21st 2014. Professor Timothy Wengert of Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia gives his lecture entitled "The Reformation and Education."

The Rev. Dr. David Lose, President of The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia preaches for Reformation Sunday

Robb and I were incrediblY blessed to sit down with Rev. Dr. David Lose, the President of Lutheran Theological Seminary of Philadephia and Founder of Workingpreacher.org at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Denver, CO at the Festival of Homiletics. Check out David's Blog Read David's Books

The Rev. Dr. David Lose, President of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia preaches on Jeremiah Jeremiah 31:31-34

On the April 15 Boomer Generation Radio program, Rabbi Address and a panel of clergy discuss the psychological and spiritual aspects of Passover and Easter holidays on seniors. The panelists are: The Revs. Eloise Scott and Cheryl Wade, from Second Baptist Church in Germantown Rabbi Eric Goldberg from Congregation Shir Ami, Bucks County.   Eloise R. ScottPastoral Psychotherapist Eloise R. Scott is a pastoral psychotherapist in private practice in the Wynnefield Heights section of Philadelphia (PA). She received the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree from The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, where she subsequently served as Director of Student Services, Evening (2003-2008) and as Director of Assessment (2008-2010). From 2008 to 2010 she was a staff psychotherapist (part-time) at the Samaritan Counseling Center (Chestnut Hill, PA). She continues to serve the seminary as a small group and workshop facilitator. Eloise is a graduate of the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia where she received a 2 year certificate in psychodynamic psychotherapy; she remains a member there. She is also a member of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. An ordained minister of American Baptist Churches, USA, she is an associate minister at the Second Baptist Church of Germantown (Philadelphia, PA). Prior to entering ministry full-time, Eloise, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, was employed for over 25 years in the ethical pharmaceutical industry, where she served as a Research Veterinary Pathologist and Director of Regulatory Affairs. Eloise, also known as “Scotti”, works with individuals and couples, and small groups focused on personal growth, spiritual and leadership formation.     Rev. Cheryl WadeSecond Baptist ChurchGermantown Cheryl Wade is  ordained in The American Baptist Churches USA.  She is retired from a 28 -year -career largely in denominational  leadership, including her role as Associate General Secretary and Treasurer. She has served on the board of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA where she chaired the Finance and Administration Committee and served as a Vice President.  She served on the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches.  She also served as Director for Philanthropy for the Kendal Corporation, a nonprofit system of continuing care retirement communities.  Cheryl has been an associate pastor at Second Baptist Church of Germantown in Philadelphia, Pa for nearly 20 years.             Rabbi Eric Goldberg Rabbi Eric Goldberg serves as Director of Education at Shir Ami in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Rabbi Goldberg is happily married to Rabbi Geri Newburge, and they have a son, Jay. Growing up in the Philadelphia area, Rabbi Goldberg loves all four Philadelphia sports teams and eagerly awaits another parade down Broad Street. In addition to his love for Philadelphia sports, Rabbi Goldberg is passionate about Israel and believes all people should travel there at least one time in their life. Boomer Generation Radio airs on WWDB-AM 860 every Tuesday at 10 a.m., and features news and conversation aimed at Baby Boomers and the issues facing them as members of what Rabbi Address calls “the club sandwich generation.” You can hear the show live on AM 860, or streamed live from the WWDB website. You can email comments and questions for the show to boomergenerationradio@gmail.com. Subscribe to the RSS feed for all Jewish Sacred Aging podcasts. Subscribe to these podcasts in the Apple iTunes Music Store.

Raised in South Jamaica, New York, Reverend Ingram graduated from Francis Lewis High School and went on to serve 7 years of active duty in the Army. She would later move to the South Bronx, where she attended Transfiguration Lutheran Church with Pastor Heidi Neumark as her pastor, and mentor; empowering her to rise up out of herself and her life challenges, which seemed to her, at the time, as insurmountable. Reverend Ingram is a graduate of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, with a Master of Divinity. She has been the pastor of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church on Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia Pa, for the past four years. Reverend Ingram has become a strong advocate for those living in the margins, as she once was. She is an activist in the HIV/AIDS arena: herself living openly and unabashedly with the HIV virus for over 22+ years. Reverend Ingram can frequently be found speaking about HIV/AIDS, empowering others to live abundantly through the grace and mercy of Jesus Christ: life without shame, confronting the stigma, and breaking through the silence; encouraging everyone: "to know your status, get tested, and be informed". Silence = death.

This month's story, "Up I Will Grow", was written and illustrated by Eric Childers. The story is read by Mayor Rudy Wright of Hickory, North Carolina. Hickory-native Eric Childers was educated at Lenoir-Rhyne University, Wake Forest University, and the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. He completed his Ph.D. at the University of Virginia. In January 2012, he will begin service as pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cherryville, North Carolina. Eric and his wife, Kristi, have two children, Jack and Katie. Rudy Wright is Mayor of the City of Hickory, in Western North Carolina. Learn more about the City of Hickory at www.hickorync.gov.

LTSP is one of eight seminaries affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, yet we are a diverse learning community with students from over 28 denominations. Located on 14 tree-lined acres in the northwest corner of Philadelphia, we are committed to providing theological education for all kinds of people from all kinds of backgrounds in order to prepare them for one among a variety of public ministries.

Kathryn Koob holds a B.A. degree in speech/drama and religion from Wartburg, an M.A. degree in theatre from the University of Denver, and an M.A.R. degree from Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg, PA.  (March 5, 2008)