Best Orthodox Lutheran Podcasts (2024)

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Lutheran-Orthodox Statement on Filioque in Nicene Creed, New CLC Leadership 35:12

1M ago35:12

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The Lutheran World Federation and the Orthodox Church have issued a joint statement on the Filioque clause in the Nicene Creed, which could have impact on relations between churches in the Eastern and Western traditions. We learn more about our new General Secretary through a conversation between him and the newly appointed chair. Produced and pres…

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New Bishop, Anglican-Lutheran Collab, Safeguarding 30:27

6M ago30:27

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In this episode, we'll take a closer look at safeguarding within a religious context, visit an Anglican-Lutheran collaboration in Estonia, and talk with the newly elected Bishop of the Lutheran Church in Great Britain, Rt Rev Paulina Hławiczka-Trotman. Produced and presented by Dr Anna Krauß, Rev Dr Wendy Sherer, and Rev Meelis Süld.…

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Adult social care, CLC event updates 39:19

1y ago39:19

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We discuss social care and highlight Bethphage, a charitable company aiding people with disabilities. We're proud to announce that CLC has provided financial support to Bethphage to support their impactful work. Stay tuned until the end for updates on upcoming events by CLC and our member churches. Presenter Rev Meelis Süld, guests Dr Anna Krauss, …

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LGBTQ+ inclusion in the churches, ”Lutherans Inclusive” group, the CLC at London Pride 33:18

1+ y ago33:18

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CLC Podcast "Lutherans in the UK - Living Grace". Episode about churches welcoming LGBTQ+ people, CLC group "Lutherans Inclusive", participation in London Pride 2023. Conversation with Latvian born Lutheran pastor Rev Maris Sants, CLC General Secretary Dr Anna Krauss, Outreach Coordinator Rev Meelis Süld.…

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Ep 042 Misunderstandings 44:56

1+ y ago44:56

44:56

Have you ever been misunderstood? Misspoken? And done so completely innocently? Well, this is the episode for you. Learn from our mistakes. It's the least we could do for you. And don't forget to laugh. We sure did!By Ralph Supper & Hayim Leiter

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CLC updates, LWF Pre-Assembly in Oxford, LCiGB Synod 47:50

1+ y ago47:50

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"Lutherans in the UK - Living Grace" is a joint venture of the Council of Lutheran Churches (CLC) in Great Britain. This is our first episode with video. CLC Gen Sec Anna Krauß and Outreach Coordinator Meelis Süld will give a short summary about important developments in the CLC, bishop Tor B Jørgensen from the Lutheran Church in Great Britain (LCi…

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Ep 041 The Case of The Mondays 41:30

1+ y ago41:30

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Have you ever had a case of the 'Mondays'? Felt burnt out? How do you push through or reset your meter? Today we're talking about how we 'press on' even when we're not feeling out best.By Ralph Supper & Hayim Leiter

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Ep 040 A Site For Sore Eyes 40:28

1+ y ago40:28

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In the last number of months there have been attacks on Christian Holy sites in Jerusalem. The news reports in America are spinning the narrative that these incidents are due to Israeli government policy. Ralph and I discuss whether or not these anti-non-Jewish sentiments (say that 3X fast) are the norm in the region or if they're the result of fri…

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Ep 039 Repetition Makes Reputation 50:52

1+ y ago50:52

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What do you do every day, without fail? Maybe it's your coffee in the morning. Maybe it's working out. Or maybe even never missing a sunset. Whatever it is, it's part of what makes us who we are and it's something to be proud of.By Ralph Supper & Hayim Leiter

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Ep 038 Off The Grid (Part Deux) 45:22

1+ y ago45:22

45:22

Are you still thinking about getting off the grid but need that extra push? We're here for you! In this episode, Ralph talks to one of his first congregants Caroline about her experience unplugging from the daily grind. If you notice it's dated, you're right on track. This was from a wase back during the height of Covid. Enjoy!…

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Ep 037 Off The Grid (Part 1) 1:02:28

2y ago1:02:28

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Have you ever thought about just taking off? Throwing your cell phone in a pool and leaving it all behind? Well, during Covid, our friend Lauren Fontaine Feehrer took her family and did just that (except the cell phone part). They toured the country. It's quite a story. On a technical note, we recorded the episode a ways back so get ready to remini…

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Ep 036 There’s No Place Like... 41:13

2y ago41:13

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Some people think it's where the heart is. Others think it's where you lay your hat. While still others, it's on the range. But what we can all agree on is there's no place like it. Today, we're delving into what home means to us. So, come on over!By Ralph Supper & Hayim Leiter

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Ep 035 Putting The Ace In Disgrace 52:18

2y ago52:18

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Is there any value in self-deprecation? Are there times when it's helpful? We'll dive into the ins and outs of putting yourself in your place. You never know, you might actually be better off than you think!By Ralph Supper & Hayim Leiter

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Ep 034: Forgive and Forget? 51:15

2y ago51:15

51:15

Now that we've apologized, can we forgive those who've wronged us? How much do we need others to forgive us for the wrongs we've done? And what happens if forgiveness never comes? Today we talk about how to forgive and be forgiven and how to press on if things never go back to the way they were.By Ralph Supper & Hayim Leiter

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Ep 033: Sorry Not Sorry 51:17

2y ago51:17

51:17

We're back baby!! How hard is it to apologize? Does deserving an apology give us power over those who wronged us? Join us today for Ralph's attempt at making amends with Hayim. What do you think he did? Do you think he'll be forgiven...?By Ralph Supper & Hayim Leiter

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Lutheran-Anglican Relations, Lutherans at London Pride 39:30

2y ago39:30

39:30

In this episode we’re on location at two different conferences: the Anglican-Lutheran Society in Norway and the bishops meeting in Canterbury. We then fall in step with Lutherans marching at this year’s celebration of Pride in London. Finally, an update of some upcoming events around the CLC.By Council of Lutheran Churches in Great Britain (CLC)

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Prayers for Ukraine, helping refugees, Lutheran youth ministry 33:50

2+ y ago33:50

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In this episode we celebrate the refuge which many of our member churches have historically been for Lutheran expatriates in the UK, as well as highlight the concern which these communities still carry for displaced persons, especially those impacted by conflict and war. We’ll also hear from one of our young adults about his views on renewing faith…

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Grace Alone – What is grace? Sanctuary scholarship, Danish Church in London 34:12

2+ y ago34:12

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This episode looks at the life of faith through the lens of grace, specifically as we Lutherans understand it: a gift from God which cannot be earned, nor can it be denied. What does ‘living grace’ mean for Lutherans? A featured interview with a young woman studying at Mansfield College, Oxford, thanks to a scholarship offered by the Council of Lut…

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Climate Crisis, Sustainability 31:34

2+ y ago31:34

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In this episode we highlight our responsibility as people of faith in the midst of a climate crisis. We’ll examine perspectives from around the CLC and consider what we can do both as individuals and as active members of our communitiesBy Council of Lutheran Churches in the UK

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Lutheran identity, Lutheran Church in Great Britain 60 44:13

2+ y ago44:13

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In the first episode we explore the unique Lutheran identity, as well as celebrate 60 years of one of our CLC partners, the Lutheran Church in Great BritainBy meelissuld

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Ep 032: Magical Bracelet of God 49:41

3y ago49:41

49:41

What's the relationship between tangible items and energy? Do crystals have healing power? Does holy water actually do anything better than water? Many of us have ideas that power, energy, and God are only found in living beings. But, what if God was truly among everything in the form of vibrations and energy capable of amazing things. You'll Never…

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Ep 031: He's Everywhere 40:35

3y ago40:35

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We often struggle with whether God is doing one thing at one place at a time, or everywhere always. Either way, what the heck is with natural disasters, disease, murder, and tragic deaths!?!? Huh, God! What's the deal?! Maybe, there's a middle ground to consider how we're a part of helping God create a better world.…

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Ep 030: Street Smahts 49:48

3y ago49:48

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What's the balance between things you learned from school and things you learned from life? Are you successful more because of book smarts or street smarts? We talk about how learning beyond your academic focus can really accelerate your career, but also your peace of mind and relationships. STREET SMAHTS!…

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Ep 029: Dear Young Ralphy 48:04

3+ y ago48:04

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It's really hard looking back at who I used to be and what I used to do without being embarrassed, ashamed, or resentful. Yet, young Ralphy made me the Ralph I'm proud of today. Lets talk about how we incorporate our experiences into a whole-person view that is healthier.By Ralph Supper & Hayim Leiter

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Ep 028: Anxiety Ahhhhhh 57:39

3+ y ago57:39

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What makes you overwhelmingly anxious? Like tight chest, deep headaches, sweats, on the floor anxious? How in the world do we get out of that? More importantly what makes us vulnerable to those anxiety attacks. Well, we'll talk about them today...but, dot may not be that much help.By Ralph Supper & Hayim Leiter

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Ep 027: Question Jar Show #2 59:29

3+ y ago59:29

59:29

You asked. We answered! Here are some unbelievable answers to some believable questions. Got questions? Email us: ynbtpod@gmail.comBy Ralph Supper & Hayim Leiter

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Ep 026: Tolerating Intolerance 53:58

3+ y ago53:58

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There are definitely people who disagree with you. How do we offer tolerance to those we disagree with and where's the boundary? We talk about transgender bishops, the violence in Israel, and loving our neighbors today as a way to bring different people together in mutual respect rather than division.…

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Ep 025 Roundaboutly Direct 55:21

3+ y ago55:21

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We talk so much ABOUT people we disagree with but very rarely talk WITH them. There's a cancel culture more interested in tearing people down than they are in helping grow and change people. How do we be direct and respectful? And when will they release a Hamlet musical?By Ralph Supper & Hayim Leiter

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Ep 024: Annoying Religion 58:18

3+ y ago58:18

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No religion is perfect! What annoys you about religion? Those things bug us too. Let's talk about them and how to move past them. Or not.By Ralph Supper & Hayim Leiter

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Ep 023: Freedom 48:08

3+ y ago48:08

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What would it mean for you to feel completely free? Is freedom ever truly achievable or is it just a myth? Lets talk moreBy Ralph Supper & Hayim Leiter

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Ep 022: 10,000 Hours 54:50

3+ y ago54:50

54:50

It took Jamie 10,000 hours to land one surf trick over the course of twenty years! And we've only got 9,956 hours of podcasting until we've mastered it according to Malcolm Gladwell. In his book, Outliers, he proposes it takes 10,000 hours to master a skill or craft. Today we discuss how valuable and worthwhile those hours are.…

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Ep 021: Conversion Battle Round 1 34:21

3+ y ago34:21

34:21

Hayim and Ralph try to convert one another to the other's religion. Boy! This could get one of us fired.By Ralph Supper & Hayim Leiter

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Ep 020: Question Jar Show #1 33:09

3+ y ago33:09

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You asked, unfortunately we answered. Enjoy the randomness and banter.By Ralph Supper & Hayim Leiter

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Ep 019: An Idiot's Guide to Vaccines 46:54

3+ y ago46:54

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Our fabricated "expert" opinion on vaccinesBy Ralph Supper & Hayim Leiter

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Ep 018: The Spiritual Power of Music 53:01

3+ y ago53:01

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We all have intense experiences and stories about music. Music has the ability to meet our emotions intimately, connect us to massive amounts of people, and warp our consciousness into the past. In our language, that's a spiritual experience. Let's talk more about the unbelievable power of music. Don't forgot to like, subscribe, share and follow us…

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Ep 017: Taking Stress Home 38:57

3+ y ago38:57

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How do you handle stress effectively without imploding? Covid, the election, and 2020 in general has really added to all our anxiety and limited our outlets. Let's talk about what else might helpBy Ralph Supper & Hayim Leiter

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Ep 016: Representing Religion 49:32

3+ y ago49:32

49:32

How do we represent ourselves proud of the religions, ethnicities, and lifestyles that make us unique without offending other people? Today we discuss the nuances of claiming religion. Also, Jamie tries to avoid divulging the embarrassing details of his toilet water fetish, gets the name of his own podcast wrong, and hopes you think all Jews surf 1…

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Ep 015: Healthy Disagreements 1:00:23

3+ y ago1:00:23

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It seems the world has forgotten how to disagree and still get along. There's a lot of hate speech, slander, and plain nastiness going around. Let's talk about how to disagree well and still treat others with dignity and respect. Don't forgot to like, subscribe, share and follow us https://www.facebook.com/YoullNeverBelieveThis https://www.instagra…

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Ep 014: MLK Jr Legacy 53:27

3+ y ago53:27

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We honor the life, death, and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr today remembering his words, "“NEVER, NEVER BE AFRAID TO DO WHAT’S RIGHT, ESPECIALLY IF THE WELL-BEING OF A PERSON OR ANIMAL IS AT STAKE. SOCIETY’S PUNISHMENTS ARE SMALL COMPARED TO THE WOUNDS WE INFLICT ON OUR SOUL WHEN WE LOOK THE OTHER WAY.” Follow us https://www.facebook.com/YoullNev…

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Ep 013: Ralph's Journey 54:36

3+ y ago54:36

54:36

Come find out how and why Ralph became a pastor out in California.By Ralph Supper & Hayim Leiter

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Ep 012: Smaller Is Bigger 1:04:20

4y ago1:04:20

1:04:20

Today we wrestle with the balance between larger corporations and supporting local businesses; along with how we've lost the interpersonal nature of life due to cancel culture, usership entitlement and on-demand content.By Ralph Supper & Hayim Leiter

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Ep 011: Wipeouts 55:55

4y ago55:55

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How do you get back up and try again after massive failures? Surfers do this EVERY SINGLE SESSION! What can we learn from mistakes, setbacks, and struggles? And what bad practices keep us from getting back up.By Ralph Supper & Hayim Leiter

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Ep 010: Burden of Leadership 58:58

4y ago58:58

58:58

Like the great Jewish superhero Spiderman says, "With great power comes great responsibility." Leaders face constant assumptions, expectations, and backlash. This is especially true during tough decision like responding to covid. Join us as we discuss the burden of leadership and ways to help not get overwhelmed by the pressure…

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Ep 009: Change Your Story Change Your Life 1:25:52

4y ago1:25:52

1:25:52

Jamie and Ralph got to interview coach, guide, author, and friend, Rich Curtis today! You'll love his humor and insight to changing your life through stories about yourself. Check out the episode then visit http://www.richcurtis.com/ for more on him.By Ralph Supper & Hayim Leiter

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Ep 008: Sabbath 1:08:33

4y ago1:08:33

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Ever wonder why you're chronically tired, or not feeling fully energized? There is a rhythm of work and rest baked into the universe called sabbath. It's the need to completely recharge apart from productivity, efficiency, earning money. Sabbath is about finding your worth in who you are, not just what you do.…

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Ep 007: Covid Rules 55:15

4y ago55:15

55:15

The Supreme Court just intervened to overturn NY Gov Cuomo's coronavirus restrictions on houses of worship. Who makes these rules? Why are governors and judges getting involved? Today we discuss how leaders conduct themselves with the best interest of health, law, and safety in mind during this pandemic.…

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Ep 006: The Soul of Surfing 55:25

4y ago55:25

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Ever wonder what makes surfing so special? Many of us believe surfing is an unparalleled spiritual experience. Today we discuss why, tell surf stories, and explore the rush of riding waves.By Ralph Supper & Hayim Leiter

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Ep 005: Jamie's Journey 41:20

4y ago41:20

41:20

Ever wonder why Jamie became a rabbi. Wonder no more! All the juicy details on today's episodeBy Ralph Supper & Hayim Leiter

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Ep 004: The Random Show 37:18

4y ago37:18

37:18

Jewish Holidays, RGB RIP, and ComedyBy Ralph Supper & Hayim Leiter

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Ep 003: Ralph's Political Rant 14:17

4y ago14:17

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Today is election day and we have the most ridiculous and hilarious political rant for you to take a break from all the conflict! This is meant to be comical. Don't take it seriously.By Ralph Supper & Hayim Leiter

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