Best Wayneshout Podcasts (2024)

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S6E14: Pre-Professional Conversations Series, “Summer Intensive Part II” 17:26

1M ago17:26

17:26

Welcome to the Kinetic Conversations series on pre-professional dance programs, featuring the Fort Wayne Ballet Summer Intensive program. Over three episodes, Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown sits down with professional dancers Talbot Rue, Jessica Humphrey, and Abby Zinsser, and graduating pre-professional GiGi McDowell to discuss this all-imp…

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S6E13: Pre-Professional Conversations Series, “Summer Intensive Part I” 18:39

1M ago18:39

18:39

Welcome to the Kinetic Conversations series on pre-professional dance programs, featuring the Fort Wayne Ballet Summer Intensive program. Over three episodes, Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown sits down with professional dancers Talbot Rue, Jessica Humphrey, and Abby Zinsser, and graduating pre-professional GiGi McDowell to discuss this all-imp…

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S6E12: Pre-Professional Conversations Series, “Gotta Go Pro” 21:18

2M ago21:18

21:18

Welcome to the Kinetic Conversations series on pre-professional dance programs, featuring the Fort Wayne Ballet Summer Intensive program. Over three episodes, Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown sits down with professional dancers Talbot Rue, Jessica Humphrey, and Abby Zinsser, and graduating pre-professional GiGi McDowell to discuss this all-imp…

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S6E11: We’re Off to Camp! 14:00

3M ago14:00

14:00

Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown hosts this special episode of Kinetic Conversations, as she pulls in Academy instructors Avalou Burns and Schuyler Kechely, to discuss the fun and magic that is Fort Wayne Ballet’s summer camps. Register now for our July camps! No dance experience necessary for ages 3-10. Register online at fortwayneballet.org …

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S6E10: Romeo and Juliet Part 3, A Chat with the Star-Crossed Lovers 22:59

5M ago22:59

22:59

In our final Romeo & Juliet podcast, Jim Sparrow sits down with our own Romeo and Juliet, as Thomas Caleb Roberts and Brittany Focht tell us of their individual journeys in developing their characters for the stage. Along the way, we discuss a dancer’s quest to maintain good physical and mental health and the joys of performing with a live orchestr…

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S6E9: Romeo & Juliet Part 2: Pillow Dances and a Clash of Swords 21:10

5M ago21:10

21:10

In part two of our discussion of Fort Wayne Ballet’s upcoming production of Romeo & Juliet, Jim Sparrow sits down with two former Romeos to discuss what is often thought of as a “man’s ballet.” Choreographers Robert La Fosse and David Ingram break down strenuous male roles that include multiple pas de deux and sword fighting. Meanwhile, Jim continu…

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S6E8: Romeo & Juliet Part 1: Romeo, Prokofiev, & Not a Happy Ending 18:00

6M ago18:00

18:00

In this first part of our discussion on the ballet, Romeo & Juliet, Jim sits down with Karen Gibbons-Brown to review Prokofiev's near-perfect score and the history of his adaptation of the Shakespearean tale of woeful romance. The composer dreamed of a happy ending for his version of the luckless lovers' tale, but Fate could not be deterred. Fort W…

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S6E7: Conversations of Nutcrackers Past 28:44

10M ago28:44

28:44

For this episode, we take a look back at some of the previous conversations we have had about The Nutcracker in the years we have been doing this podcast. Join us as we revisit discussions on the ballet's history and legacy with Karen Gibbons-Brown and an insightful discussion on the Tchaikovsky's music with the help of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic'…

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S6E6: Beyond the Nutcracker 20:10

10M ago20:10

20:10

In this episode, we've turned the tables on show host Jim Sparrow, as he takes a turn in the interview chair. In his roll as Fort Wayne Ballet's Executive Director, he gives us a glimpse into the structure and the day-to-day mechanics of operating a ballet company. Find out what goes into a production from a fiscal standpoint, with the behind-the-s…

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Opening Night Miniseries Part 3: Three Virgins and a Devilish Season 13:01

11M ago13:01

13:01

Fort Wayne Ballet is getting ready to stage its first big show of the 2023-24 season, entitled Opening Night! In this three part series, Kinetic Conversations looks at each of the three ballets the company will be perform in the show - each with a nod to New York City. In our third installment of this miniseries, Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown…

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Opening Night Miniseries Part 2: Fancy Free 20:23

11M ago20:23

20:23

Fort Wayne Ballet is getting ready to stage it's first big show of the 2023-24 season, entitled Opening Night!. In this three part series, Kinetic Conversations looks at each of the three ballets the company will be perform in the show - each with a nod to New York City. In part two of our series, Jim interviews Robert LaFosse, repetiteur for Jerom…

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Opening Night Miniseries Part 1: Italian Suite 12:55

12M ago12:55

12:55

Fort Wayne Ballet is getting ready to stage it's first big show of the 2023-24 season, entitled Opening Night!. In this three part series, Kinetic Conversations looks at each of the three ballets the company will be perform in the show - each with a nod to New York City. In part one, Jim Sparrow sits down with Arpino Foundation repetiteur Cameron B…

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S6E2: An Education in Dance Pt 2: Training the Future 19:28

1y ago19:28

19:28

As we look ahead to the start of our fall semester at the Fort Wayne Ballet academy, we want to take a look at dance education in America in general and what it means to us at Fort Wayne Ballet to carry on this legacy in the fine arts. In the second half of our discussion, Jim and Karen discuss the different paths a student might take in the academ…

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S6E1: An Education in Dance Pt 1: Then and Now 25:41

1y ago25:41

25:41

As we look ahead to the start of our fall semester at the Fort Wayne Ballet academy, we want to take a look at dance education in America in general and what it means to us at Fort Wayne Ballet to carry on this legacy in the fine arts. In this first episode in a two-part discussion, Jim and Karen look at the deep past of dance education and how it …

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Life of Stierle Miniseries: Episode 3, "The Gift of a Legacy" 22:02

1+ y ago22:02

22:02

In our three-part miniseries, Kinetic Conversations looks at the life, career, and legacy of Eddie Stierle. In our third and final installment, we meet again with Eddie’s sister, Rose, to talk about the lasting impact, the international recognition, and the touching tribute from the dance world that all stand as part of the deserving legacy of Eddi…

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Life of Stierle Miniseries: Episode 2, "Like No Other" 21:24

1+ y ago21:24

21:24

Join us for Part 2 of our podcast miniseries on Stierle! In our three-part miniseries, Kinetic Conversations looks at the life, career, and legacy of Eddie Stierle. In this heartfelt second episode, we talk to Kim Sagami, the repetiteur working with Fort Wayne Ballet to restage Eddie’s works. Kim shares with us what it meant to her to not only danc…

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Life of Stierle Miniseries: Episode 1, "Who Was Eddie?" 29:14

1+ y ago29:14

29:14

Fort Wayne Ballet is set to make history in May, as we perform three ballets by Edward Stierle together for the first time. A gifted young dancer and choreographer for the Joffrey Ballet, Eddie passed away in 1991 just after the premier of his last ballet. He was 23 years old. In our three-part miniseries, Kinetic Conversations looks at the life, c…

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S5E5: SPECIAL EPISODE, "I Have Been Dancing" 39:54

1+ y ago39:54

39:54

“I have been dancing since I was three..." In this special episode of Kinetic Conversations, we hear from trainers, educators, and the dancers themselves what it means to them to be a dancer. Join with us as we celebrate these wonderful people who are the heart and soul of our company. We take a look back at some past sound bites from Raymond Luken…

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Ballet 101 Miniseries: A Fairytale in Dance, Episode 3: Story Through Movement 11:53

1+ y ago11:53

11:53

In the final part of this miniseries, we Look at Fort Wayne Ballet’s upcoming production of Swan Lake and take a look at the plot and characters in Tchaikovsky’s famed tragic tale. Do you know who defied convention to dance in shorter skirts, paving the way to the tutu? When did ballets transition from tragedies to happy-ever-afters? When did we st…

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Ballet 101 Miniseries: A Fairytale in Dance, Episode 2: Heroes & Villains 13:05

1+ y ago13:05

13:05

Every good story needs a villain. Some are evil, some are misunderstood, and some are merely careless in their intentions, but they drive the plot. What makes up a ballet villain, and how are they overcome? Let’s take a look. This three-episode miniseries discusses the components of romantic and classical era story ballets, examining their history …

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Ballet 101 Miniseries: A Fairytale in Dance, Episode 1: Story Ballets 11:42

1+ y ago11:42

11:42

This three-episode miniseries discusses the components of romantic and classical era story ballets, examining their history and the evolution their choreography, their structure, and audiences’ expectations, with a special look at our upcoming production of Swan Lake. The series will drop on consecutive Fridays in March. Series is hosted by Jim Spa…

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S5E1: Dracula: Music of Love and Terror 31:29

2y ago31:29

31:29

In preparation for our Dracula performances, we take a look at the music of Alfred Schnittke, first through a choreographer's eye, as Jim has a discussion with Tracy Tritz. Then podcast's producer John Dawkins has a discussion with orchestral music expert, Dr. Steven Kandow.By Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins

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A Greenhouse in Spring 29:07

2+ y ago29:07

29:07

Fighting off the effects of post-Easter dinner indulgence, Blake and Brian talk spring in the greenhouse. From the fruits of their new cold-houses to the best mixed container arrangements, They're ready for your spring needs. It Ain't Dirt, It's Soil! is hosted by Blake and Brian Young, our producer is John Dawkins at Wayneshout Productions, LLC, a…

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S4E5: Sleeping Beauty: Creating Fairytale Myths in Ballet 22:38

2+ y ago22:38

22:38

Host Jim Sparrow and Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown talk ballet history, as they debate the collaborative history of Tchaikovsky and choreographer Marius Petipa and the timelessness of Sleeping Beauty. In preparation for the Fort Wayne Ballet's production of the classic, they discuss staging, both modern and historical, and the origins of th…

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Mini Cast: Live(ish) at the Home Show! 11:56

2+ y ago11:56

11:56

Returning to the Fort Wayne Home & Garden Show for the first time since 2020, We decided to record our thoughts on our favorite annual event, moments before the doors opened. Consider this mini cast a teaser for our second season of It Ain't Dirt, It's Soil! It Ain't Dirt, It's Soil! is a creation of Wayneshout Productions, and is hosted by Waynesh…

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S4E4: Sapphire Soiree 17:19

2+ y ago17:19

17:19

In honor of Fort Wayne Ballet's 65th anniversary, Jim Sparrow talks with Karen Gibbons-Brown about the upcoming Gala Weekend, with the Sapphire Soiree and Celebration Series performances. Featured are two works by Gerald Arpino, including the popular Light Rain. Kinetic Conversations is a creation of Wayneshout Productions, and is powered by Waynes…

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S4E3: The Nutcracker: An American Tradition 18:09

3y ago18:09

18:09

Jim Sparrow talks with Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown about the American history of the Nutcracker. Beginning with Balanchine's famous New York Ballet production, performing annually since 1954, The Nutcracker has taken on a whole new life in this country, spawning many new variations and traditions. As the Fort Wayne Ballet gears up for it…

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Halloween Sneak Peek: Dreamland 5:24

3y ago5:24

5:24

In this experimental first run, John Dawkins voices the character of Aldred Stygian, who reads a poem by Edgar Allen Poe. Wayneshout is looking for voice actors for future episodes. Contact us on Facebook and Instagram, @wayneshoutproductions, and check out our other podcasts on Wayneshout.com.By John Dawkins

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S4E2: Giselle 14:29

3y ago14:29

14:29

In the spirit of the season, and of Romantic period ballets in general, Giselle is a gracefully portrayed tale of death and restless spirits. Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown sit down to discuss the upcoming performance of the show and talk about the bleak European mythology behind its story. Kinetic Conversations is a joint production of Fort W…

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S4E1: Diversions 21 19:29

3y ago19:29

19:29

In our season opener podcast, Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown talk to guest choreographer, Cynthia Pratt, to discuss her career and her piece for the Fort Wayne Ballet's upcoming performance of Diversions 21, which runs from September 30th to October 2nd. Kinetic Conversations is a creation of Wayneshout Productions, produced by John Dawkins. Y…

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Hoya Doing? 36:06

3y ago36:06

36:06

We are pleased to introduce Young's Greenhouse's resident houseplant expert, Shannon Davies, to our podcast! She keeps the guys on their toes with her extensive green knowledge. Blake, Brian, and Shannon discuss fall planters before taking on the diverse world of Hoyas. "It Ain't Dirt, It's Soil!" is a creation of Wayneshout Productions, produced b…

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Mini Cast: Market Fun! 14:31

3y ago14:31

14:31

Bake and Brian sing the praises of Fort Wayne's Farmers Market, where they have a booth every Saturday. The laughs flow easy as grocery store hamburger is disparaged in comparison to locally-produced meats, and carrots replace candy bars in this off-the-cuff miniature episode! It Ain't Dirt, It's Soil! is a creation of Wayneshout Productions. Find …

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A Fertile Midsummer 30:46

3y ago30:46

30:46

In our latest episode, We look at what fertilizers can do for your annuals as we head later into the summer. Then, Blake wants to talk about Japanese beetles and how to kill them, and Brian opens a discussion on the coolest new plants to hit the greenhouse, including some hard-to-find monstera and nautically themed sansevierias. It Ain't Dirt, It's…

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The Thriller, The Filler & The Spiller 39:51

3+ y ago39:51

39:51

Blake and Brian Young have spent a lifetime working in the family greenhouse. Master designers of large flower pots, they have distilled the art down to a solid philosophy: the thriller, the filler, and the spiller. Something tall and flashy in the middle, something to take over the empty space, and something to trail down the sides. It's a combina…

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S3E3: Tchaikovsky, with Caleb Young 27:21

3+ y ago27:21

27:21

Hosts, Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown, sit down with Associate Conductor Caleb Young, of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra. In prelude to the Fort Wayne Ballet's performance celebrating the great composer, they discuss the works of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Find out with us the joys and intricacies of both the dance and musical aspects of …

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Are We Never Happy? - John 3:14-21 13:51

3+ y ago13:51

13:51

Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Sunday morning sermon, 3/14/2021, by Rev. Debra Meuter. Music by Aaron Smith. Produced, not-for-profit, by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions. Hosted by Wayneshout.com. Fort Wayne has a voice at Wayneshout.com For full services and devotionals, visit us on Youtube. Gethsemane Lutheran YouTube Channel…

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Too Easy to Go Through The Motions - John 2:13-22 13:21

3+ y ago13:21

13:21

Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Sunday morning sermon, 3/7/2021, by Rev. Debra Meuter. Music by Aaron Smith. Produced, not-for-profit, by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions. Hosted by Wayneshout.com. Fort Wayne has a voice at Wayneshout.com For full services and devotionals, visit us on Youtube. Gethsemane Lutheran YouTube Channel…

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God Knows His Plan - Mark 8:31-38 15:15

3+ y ago15:15

15:15

Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Sunday morning sermon, 2/28/2021, by Rev. Debra Meuter. Music by Aaron Smith. Produced, not-for-profit, by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions. Hosted by Wayneshout.com. Fort Wayne has a voice at Wayneshout.com For full services and devotionals, visit us on Youtube. Gethsemane Lutheran YouTube Channel…

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The Need For Seed 37:15

3+ y ago37:15

37:15

Fifth generation growers and greenhouse operators, Blake and Brian Young take the sibling antics into full gear in their second episode, where they discuss the ins and outs of seed germination, baby plants, and early-starter cold weather veggies. In a new plant spotlight segment, they discuss the piggyback plant, which has the interesting habit of …

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When Has God Ever Not Been There? Mark 1:9-15 13:12

3+ y ago13:12

13:12

Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Sunday morning sermon, 2/21/2021, by Rev. Debra Meuter. Music by Aaron Smith. Produced, not-for-profit, by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions. Hosted by Wayneshout.com. Fort Wayne has a voice at Wayneshout.com For full services and devotionals, visit us on Youtube. Gethsemane Lutheran YouTube Channel…

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Jesus, Bright and Shining - Mark 9:2-9 13:18

3+ y ago13:18

13:18

Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Sunday morning sermon, 2/14/2021, by Rev. Debra Meuter. Music by Aaron Smith. Produced, not-for-profit, by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions. Hosted by Wayneshout.com. Fort Wayne has a voice at Wayneshout.com For full services and devotionals, visit us on Youtube. Gethsemane Lutheran YouTube Channel…

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Sit Down, Mom! A Ministry of Service - Mark 1:29-39 15:50

3+ y ago15:50

15:50

Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Sunday morning sermon, 2/7/2021, by Rev. Debra Meuter. Music by Aaron Smith. Produced, not-for-profit, by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions. Hosted by Wayneshout.com. Fort Wayne has a voice at Wayneshout.com For full services and devotionals, visit us on Youtube. Gethsemane Lutheran YouTube Channel…

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Wouldn't It Have Been Interesting? - Mark 1:21-28 21:51

3+ y ago21:51

21:51

Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Sunday morning sermon, 1/31/2021, by Rev. Debra Meuter. Music by Aaron Smith. Produced, not-for-profit, by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions. Hosted by Wayneshout.com. Fort Wayne has a voice at Wayneshout.com For full services and devotionals, visit us on Youtube. Gethsemane Lutheran YouTube Channel…

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Good News: Do We Want to Hear It? - Mark 1:14-20 18:06

3+ y ago18:06

18:06

Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Sunday morning sermon, 1/24/2021, by Rev. Debra Meuter. Music by Aaron Smith. Produced, not-for-profit, by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions. Hosted by Wayneshout.com. Fort Wayne has a voice at Wayneshout.com For full services and devotionals, visit us on Youtube. Gethsemane Lutheran YouTube Channel…

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A Little Family History 25:58

3+ y ago25:58

25:58

Premier episode! Blake and Brian, fifth generation growers and greenhouse operators, discuss the history of their family and Young's Greenhouse. Then they offer up some advice on winter watering and what to look for in quality planting soil.By Wayneshout Productions

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Can Anything Good Come From Nazareth? - John 1:43-51 17:15

3+ y ago17:15

17:15

Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Sunday morning sermon, 1/17/2020, by Rev. Debra Meuter. Music by Aaron Smith. Produced, not-for-profit, by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions. Hosted by Wayneshout.com. Fort Wayne has a voice at Wayneshout.com For full services and devotionals, visit us on Youtube. Gethsemane Lutheran YouTube Channel…

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What's the Good News? - Mark 1:4-11 20:18

3+ y ago20:18

20:18

Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Sunday morning sermon, 1/10/2020, by Rev. Debra Meuter. Music by Aaron Smith. Produced, not-for-profit, by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions. Hosted by Wayneshout.com. Fort Wayne has a voice at Wayneshout.com For full services and devotionals, visit us on Youtube. Gethsemane Lutheran YouTube Channel…

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Can't Wrap Our Brains Around It - John 1:10-18 13:41

3+ y ago13:41

13:41

Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Sunday morning sermon, 1/03/2020, by Rev. Debra Meuter. Welcome to the new year! Music by Aaron Smith. Produced, not-for-profit, by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions. Hosted by Wayneshout.com. Fort Wayne has a voice at Wayneshout.com For full services and devotionals, visit us on Youtube. Gethsemane Lutheran YouTub…

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Christmas Sermon, 2020 22:03

3+ y ago22:03

22:03

Gethsemane Lutheran Church Christmas Sunday service for12/20/2020, by Rev. Debra Meuter. Today’s sermon is in three parts, reflecting three Christmas hymns. Music by Aaron Smith. Produced, not-for-profit, by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions. Hosted by Wayneshout.com. Merry Christmas! Fort Wayne has a voice at Wayneshout.com For full services…

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December 20th, 2020: Luke 1:26-38 13:52

3+ y ago13:52

13:52

Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Sunday morning sermon, 12/20/2020, by Rev. Debra Meuter. Welcome to the fourth week of Advent. Music by Aaron Smith. Produced, not-for-profit, by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions. Hosted by Wayneshout.com. Fort Wayne has a voice at Wayneshout.com For full services and devotionals, visit us on Youtube. Gethsemane L…

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