Best Christ Culture Coffee Podcasts (2024)

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From the Field: Lutherans in Brazil Help with Flooding 51:45

11m ago51:45

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This episode of The Lutheran Witness podcast was recorded in Brazil. The Rev. Airton Schroeder, the Rev. Ross Johnson, the Rev. James Sharp, and Erik Lunsford discuss the flooding that occurred in Brazil this summer and the historic response of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brazil (IELB). To learn more, visit https://engage.lcms.org/disasters-…

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We Should Be Committed 35:34

7h ago35:34

35:34

This week, AJ and Brandon continue talking about Christ's modeling of marriage, this time focusing on the idea of commitment and why it's not a 50/50 relationship.

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S5 10: From Abuse and Abortion to God’s Redemption With Sheri Friedman 1:01:18

5h ago1:01:18

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Do you wonder if God will forgive that sin or heal that wound? The one that still haunts you? You’ll want to listen to today’s episode. After a dysfunctional family life, sexual abuse, and two abortions, God saved Sheri Friedman and led her on a long journey of healing. Sheri’s story reminds us that God redeems the darkest parts of our stories and …

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As You Go being vs doing - John Sankara Rao 1:14:40

5d ago1:14:40

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Today we have a conversation with John Sankara Roa about his story and ministry in India.By Multiply

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The Coffee Hour— "A Suffering Community" LW Searching Scripture, October 2024: 1 Peter 4:7-19 27:43

7d ago27:43

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This issue of the Lutheran Witness focuses on the Christian church as a confessing community. 1 Peter 4:7–19 teaches how we confess our faith through words, works and, perhaps surprisingly, through suffering as Christians (1 Peter 4:16). Jesus had promised this would happen to His followers: “If the world hates you, know that it has hated Me before…

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The Wedding Feasts 36:57

7d ago36:57

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In this week's episode, AJ's students and his own approaching wedding have him asking Brandon, the marriage veteran, for his insights into marriage and being the bride of Christ.

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S5 09: Are Christians Really Pro-Life? With Riley Schneider 54:03

7d ago54:03

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What anti-life lies do pro-life Christians believe? According to Riley Schneider, many Christians have subtle assumptions about children, parenting, and flourishing that contradict their pro-life convictions. And these lies are hindering the pro-life movement. As a young woman who faced death head-on, Riley is passionate about promoting life by adv…

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Unbelief 38:29

15d ago38:29

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As Brandon moves his reading into Hebrews, he came across a statement about the unbelief of the Israelites with Moses. This week, he and AJ discuss how it's possible that those who saw the ten plagues could fail to believe in the God who sent them.

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S5 08: Sharing Christ One Coffee at a Time With Jullie Love 36:17

14d ago36:17

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When Jullie and Matt Love opened The Well, their goal wasn’t just to serve great coffee, but to share the life Jesus promises in John 4:14. Through deep conversations and ongoing relationships, they’re making disciples in one of the most diverse and busy cities in the country. Tune in to see how their commitment to loving their literal neighbors ov…

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Ep. 34 - Fix Dull, Damaged, Color Treated Hair As You Get Older 25:26

16d ago25:26

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If you are over 50, 45 or even 40, and you have long hair that is dull, damaged and brittle AND you also color and heat style like I do - then this episode is for you! I share all of my easy, no nonsense tweaks that you can do at home with your products. These are all the things that will make a HUGE difference in getting your hair soft and silky w…

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Doing Life With God 37:51

26d ago37:51

37:51

This week, AJ and Brandon talk about what it means to do their lives with God. How do we cooperate with God when He doesn't need our help?

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S5 07: Caring for the Wounded: The Church and Gender Ideology With Katie McCoy 1:02:06

21d ago1:02:06

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How can the Church lovingly engage with the transgender movement? This week, Dr. Katie McCoy guides us through the complexities of gender ideology, celebrating the diversity between men and women, and exploring how Christians can effectively care for those affected by transgender ideology. Join us to understand the balance of truth and love in this…

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Child's Play 38:11

1M ago38:11

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This week, AJ and Brandon discuss how to play the game they began talking about last week. If all God wants from is our presence, why are there things we must do?

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S5 06: Does Your Church Reflect Heavenly Beauty? With Roberta Ahmanson 48:36

29d ago48:36

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“When our churches are ugly, it’s a bad witness.” That’s what this week’s guest believes—what do you think? Roberta Ahmanson is Christian, journalist, and art lover. Alongside her husband Harold, she advocates for Christians filling the world and the Church with beauty. Tune in to discover why art matters and why our sacred spaces should reflect th…

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Ep 33- One of the Best Skincare Tips I Could Ever Give You 17:34

1M ago17:34

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This is skincare advice that you never really hear, because everyone is an "expert" and everyone likes to complicate things. This one is simple but a really effective tip. It involves the ONLY time you need to be washing your face! I mean it, let's make skincare SIMPLE. Once you learn this stuff, you can never "unlearn" it!! ALL THE THINGS SIMPLE B…

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The Coffee Hour — "A Baptized Community" LW Searching Scripture, September 2024: 1 Peter 3:18–4:6 26:49

1M ago26:49

26:49

Most of Peter’s First Epistle is straightforward in meaning, but this month’s reading contains two difficult passages: 1 Peter 3:18–20 and 4:6. Consulting a faithful and reliable resource such as The Lutheran Study Bible is advisable when you are faced with challenging texts. For the first difficult passage, one should ask, “What else could this re…

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Pride and a Savior 37:45

1M ago37:45

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This week, Brandon brings up God saying, through the prophet Isaiah, that He has to save us Himself. Brandon and AJ spend this episode talking about why that is and what that means for us as collaborators.

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S5 05: The Truth That Put Me on Trial With Päivi Räsänen 40:28

1M ago40:28

40:28

In 2019, Päivi Räsänen was charged with “hate speech” after publicly sharing her biblical convictions about marriage. Through three public trials, Päivi has continued to speak the truth in love. Tune in to hear her story and what she has learned about God through it all. Show Notes: Strange New World by Carl Trueman No habit is neutral. To help you…

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Focus Mini #3 - Vellacots and community 38:13

1M ago38:13

38:13

Bryan and Leslie share their passion for being present in their community and sharing Jesus in real life.By Multiply

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Spiritual Insulation 35:11

2M ago35:11

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Building on last week's conversation, AJ and Brandon talk about how and why Christians can avoid becoming overly insular in their practice of the faith.

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S5 04: Waiting, Wanting, & Restless for More with Ruth Chou Simons 42:29

2M ago42:29

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Are you waiting for different circumstances to flourish in your faith? You don’t have to wait, because God is at work right where you are. Ruth Chou Simons, author of Now and Not Yet, reminds us that we can deepen our relationship with God even when we’re not yet where we want to be. Tune in for an encouraging discussion on seasons of waiting, free…

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Judeo-Christian Evangelization 38:46

2M ago38:46

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This week, Brandon brings an observation from his reading of Isaiah to discuss with AJ. Isaiah makes it clear that the Messiah will be for all people, and yet the Jewish people aren't known for evangelizing. Why is that?

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S5 03: The Secret to Joy-Filled Suffering with Joni Eareckson Tada 30:32

2M ago30:32

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Dependence invites us to experience greater joy in the Lord—and Joni Eareckson Tada’s life testifies to this joy. She joins us today to share the wisdom she’s gained through years of following Jesus. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and tune in to hear what God is teaching Joni about Himself in this season of life. Show Notes: Delighting in the Trinit…

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Courageous Faith: Joshua Takes Charge 19:26

2M ago19:26

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Send us a text Ready to uncover the secrets of a biblical hero whose journey from slavery to leadership has inspired generations? Join us as we navigate the extraordinary life of Joshua, the man who led the Israelites into the Promised Land. We'll shed light on Joshua's early days as an Israelite slave in Egypt, and how his rigorous military traini…

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Ep. 32 - WHY Are You STILL Washing Your Face Twice a Day? 19:32

2M ago19:32

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In this episode, I challenge the long-standing beauty myth that you need to wash your face twice a day. I will share with you all of the negative effects of over-washing and how a unnecessary morning face wash strips the natural oils from the skin, potentially causing more harm than good. This ONE tip costs nothing to implement and will make a HUGE…

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S5 02: Persecution and Flourishing: The Church in India With Rebecca Stanley 1:06:29

2M ago1:06:29

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Christianity is exploding across India. For the last 25 years, Rebecca Stanley has participated in God’s work there through evangelism, church planting, and advocating for the vulnerable. Rebecca joins us in-studio to share how God is building His Church in India and bringing life and purpose to men and women on the fringes of society. Kairos Globa…

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Alternative Paths 36:10

2M ago36:10

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This week, Brandon brings a couple examples of celebrities who found their way to Christ after experiences with psychedelic drugs. He and AJ discuss why this pattern seems to be developing and, obviously, why it isn't a recommended path to conversion.

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As You Go moving into your neighborhood - Kyla shares her story of living intentionally 1:00:13

2M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

Kyla is intentionally living in her neighbourhood through connecting, praying and creating opportunities to be Christ in Toronto. Hear how she encourages us to do the same in our neighbourhoods.By Multiply

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Natural Sinners 38:20

2M ago38:20

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Brandon and AJ go back a couple weeks to their discussion about the nature of Christ to focus on whether Christ has really experienced all that we have. How does our sinfulness and His sinlessness intersect?

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S5 01: From Grief to Grace: The Inspiring Story of Auntie Anne's Founder with Anne Beiler 1:01:21

2M ago1:01:21

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Grief, trauma, and shame thrive in the darkness—but honesty enables us to walk in the light of healing and freedom. Tune in for a story of redemption and healing from Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne’s pretzels. More than a successful businesswoman, Anne is a woman of God who has walked through devastating loss and trauma and discovered the free…

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The Coffee Hour — “Community of Hope” LW Searching Scripture, August 2024: 1 Peter 3:8–17 27:14

2M ago27:14

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This issue of LW focuses on the church as a teaching and learning community. Peter encourages Christian education oriented toward apologetics, the defense of the Christian faith: “Always [be] prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you” (1 Peter 3:15). Lutherans have a wonderful resource for apologetic…

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Ep. 31 An Easy Self Tanning Routine - My Secrets to Great Results in LESS time - EVERY Time! 30:16

2M ago30:16

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In this episode I'm talking about my simple 3 Step, SELF TANNING process - IT'S MY SUPER EASY NIGHTTIME routine- to help you get flawless results in LESS TIME - Every time! Everyone hates an hours long, drawn out self tanning process. I have been self tanning for almost 30 years so I know what I am talking about. I'm sharing my tried and true secre…

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Appreciating Appreciation 38:12

2M ago38:12

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This week, Brandon and AJ discuss their discomfort with being celebrated and honored and where that comes from. Is it really humility? Spoiler alert: No, it isn't.

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Best of Strong Women: The Shocking Dorothy Sayers With Crystal Downing 48:13

2M ago48:13

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We are taking a small break this July to gear up for season five of the Strong Women podcast. But during this break, we decided to re-air some episodes that we thought you would enjoy. Crystal Downing joins us this week to talk about the 20th-century Christian author, Dorothy Sayers. Crystal is Co-Director of the Marion E. Wade Center at Wheaton Co…

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Focus mini #2 - FERRAL - so much transformation 39:46

3M ago39:46

39:46

Hear Ferral’s story of transformation as God brings redemption and opportunities for Ferral to share his faith with the north end community of Winnipeg.By Multiply

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Ep 30 - Fix Dry Summer Skin with the Right Products 18:07

2M ago18:07

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Hey Ladies! In today's episode I want to help you to keep your skin soft and hydrated in the summertime. Our skin is constantly assaulted and at risk of dryness in the summertime - this is because of the hot blazing sun, and constant air conditioning- which can do a number on our skin just like running the indoor heat in the wintertime! Despite thi…

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Changing Creatures and Unchanging Creators 38:27

3M ago38:27

38:27

In this week's episode, Brandon is inspired by his reading of St. Athanasius to look at one of the questions posed to about the possibility of change in Christ as opposed to the change(fall) of Satan. He and AJ spend some time comparing the three natures of God, angels, and humans to see why this question is important and see how the question affec…

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Best of Strong Women: Staying Faithful Under Public Pressure With Lorie Smith 32:28

3M ago32:28

32:28

We are taking a small break this July to gear up for season five of the Strong Women podcast. But during this break, we decided to re-air some episodes that we thought you would enjoy. Lorie Smith is a graphic designer and the founder and owner of 303 Creative. She’s also the center of a landmark Supreme Court case regarding freedom of speech—a cas…

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Ep. 29 A Makeup Tutorial You Can Listen to - Get a Glowing "Sun-kissed" Look - Without the UV Rays! 30:02

3M ago30:02

30:02

In this Episode, I will walk you through a beautiful, subtle, bronzy, slightly sunburnt makeup- just in time for summer! Don't worry, you can LEARN while Listening! I will be sharing some great skin prep makeup tips - what to put under your makeup to protect and keep the skin glowing and the makeup lasting. I will also show you how to get a glowing…

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Moving Experience 38:38

3M ago38:38

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In this week's episode, as AJ prepares to move again, Brandon is curious about the impacts AJ has noticed in his moves and how living in different places could broaden his daughters' experiences.

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Best of Strong Women: Before the Sex Talk With Linda Noble and Linda Stewart Part 2 27:27

3M ago27:27

27:27

We are taking a small break this July to gear up for season five of the Strong Women podcast. But during this break, we decided to re-air some episodes that we thought you would enjoy. Our guests today are Linda Noble and Linda Stewart, affectionately called “The Lindas.” I love how these two ladies in different seasons of life looked at the world …

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As you go telling stories - Dave Sinclair Peters 45:13

3M ago45:13

45:13

Dave shares about their experience over years in Thailand partnering with the locals and helping people tell bible stories that highlight God at work. Listen as Dave lays out a simple method for sharing Gospel truths.By Multiply

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Arguing With The Saints 37:07

3M ago37:07

37:07

This week, Brandon follows up with AJ about some of AJ's difficulties with St. Paul and others. How can we acknowledge not being drawn to, or even disagreeing with, certain Saints without dismissing them?

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Best of Strong Women: Before the Sex Talk With Linda Noble and Linda Stewart Part 1 46:16

3M ago46:16

46:16

We are taking a small break this July to gear up for season five of the Strong Women podcast. But during this break, we decided to re-air some episodes that we thought you would enjoy. Our guests today are Linda Noble and Linda Stewart, affectionately called “The Lindas.” I love how these two ladies in different seasons of life looked at the world …

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Ep. 28 How to Prevent "Old Lady" Hands | Avoid these Handwashing Mistakes! 23:35

3M ago23:35

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In this Episode, I will tell you the number one mistake I see women making when they are washing their hands - and why you need to change WHAT you are using to prevent the dreaded "old lady" hands. I'm not into "anti aging"- I think aging is a privilege - BUT you need to be making sure that you are keeping your hands as soft and smooth as you can -…

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As You Go Neighbouring - Weldon and Arlene 41:57

3M ago41:57

41:57

Join us for a conversation with Weldon and Arlene Neufeld on the impact of intentional neighbouring and the missional benefits of living long term in a single neighbourhood.By Multiply

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Self Discipline 37:08

3M ago37:08

37:08

This week, Brandon asks why it is so hard to keep commitments to ourselves than it is to keep the ones we make to others. This definitely applies to prayer, but so many other things as well.

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Best of Strong Women: Bringing Christ’s Love and Light to Women in Strip Clubs With Rachelle Starr 42:07

3M ago42:07

42:07

We are taking a small break this July to gear up for season five of the Strong Women podcast. But during this break, we decided to re-air some episodes that we thought you would enjoy. Our guest today is Rachelle Starr, founder of Scarlet Hope. At 21, Rachelle felt God calling her to minister to women trapped working in strip clubs in her city of L…

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Ep. 27 | Stress Less - A Perfectionist's Guide to Unwinding 30:59

3M ago30:59

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This episode is part 2 of my "Burnout Recovery Masterclass", where I go into actual things you can do at home to beat stress and unwind. It doesn't have to be difficult, but most of us do not make the time to prioritize ourselves. I will show you how, even among your endless to-do lists. I will show you how to carve out moments for relaxation, enga…

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Difficulty With Saints 16:25

4M ago16:25

16:25

With Brandon out of commission, AJ does a little thinking out loud about how he sometimes struggles to incorporate the teachings of the Saints into his own life.

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