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Season 1
S1E2 - Why are We Lutheran?
Episode Notes
Ben and Keith discuss why they became and remained Lutherans in the ELCA. Also a bit about Rosalynn Carter's memorial service and a new Catechism question.
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S1E3 - Sacraments: Communion
The ELCA Understanding and Practice
Episode Notes
Ben and Keith discuss the Sacraments, starting with Communion.
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Use of the Means of Grace (pdf)
S1E4 - Lenten Disciplines
Episode Notes
Keith and Ben discuss New Year Resolutions and Lenten Disciplines. Ben's failed at his first Resolution. Let's wee how we do with Lent.
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S1E5 - Membership
Episode Notes
We start out talking about the ELCA Subreddit. The main topic is Membership. Why? Why not? What's in it for members and the congregations. And we end with our Catechism questions.
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S1E6 - ELCA Campus Ministry and What does it mean to be a Lutheran of the ELCA
with Pastor Elizabeth Friedman from Lord of Light Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor, MI
Episode Notes
Pastor Elizabeth Friedman joins us to talk about how Campus Ministry works to help young adults in ways that represent the essence of being an ELCA Lutheran.
And we get a new Catechism Question.
S1E7 - Sacraments: Baptism
Episode Notes
Ben and Keith discuss the sacrament of Holy Baptism.
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- Use of the Means of Grace (PDF)
S1E8 - The Future of the ELCA
The CRLC with Pastor Elizabeth Friedman
Episode Notes
Pastor Elizabeth Friedman returns to talk with us about the future of the ELCA and the Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church (CRLC). Ben gets confused about years. The Columbus Churchwide Assembly was in 2022, not 2023.
S1E9 - Luther's Small Catechism
Episode Notes
Keith and Ben discuss Luther's Small Catechism, whether it's still relevant, and why we use it for our ending segment each episode.
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S1E10 - ELCA Social Statements and Messages
Episode Notes
Keith and Ben discuss how the ELCA creates and approves of Social Statements and Messages that are published. And we bring you another Catechism question.
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S1E11 - The Church Year and Worship Liturgy
with Dcn. Margaret Folkemer-Leonard
Episode Notes
Keith talks with Deacon Margaret Folkemer-Leonard, Director of Music (and other things artsy) at St Matthew Lutheran Church in York, PA. They discuss the Church Year and the Lutheran Worship Liturgy.