Join me for fun conversations about creativity and entrepreneurship as I chat with you and a few special guests over coffee about the challenges of being an entrepreneur in an ever-changing digital space along with a few useful tools to help you build your small business. So grab your coffee, and let’s chat...
As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let’s be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at cuw.edu.
We will me taking about everything from every day things to really serious things but let’s have fun. So grab your coffee or your wine depending on your mood
Uncovering the entrepreneurial journey's of up and coming startup founders, over coffee
Life as a busy Mum can feel, at best, a glorious juggle and, at worst, overwhelming chaos! Mum’s Night Out is the podcast equivalent of a therapeutic catch-up with your girlfriends over a glass of wine (or two!!) Your hosts, Sophie and Rachel are just two Mums juggling everything from family life to friendships, work to wine, self-care to self-development, money to motivation, healthy(ish) eating to hobbies, love, life and everything in between! Let's get beyond the small talk!If you love no ...
Wash your dirty hands - grab a snack. This ain't your daddy's podcast. This is MIDDLE FINGER HAPPINESS. {work hard. live well. don't fuck with me.} The come-back is always stronger than the setback . Sharon Lee Zapata, award-winning speaker, writer, artist, author of Middle Finger Happiness and CEO [chief energy officer] The Zapata Group - - She has no eminence front just earbud paraphernalia you crave. : Ever been at the fork in the road? ...Where you think, "F*ck it, I have to improve my l ...
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Set Apart To Serve: Cultivating A Culture That Raises Up Church Workers
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Rev. Karl Bollhagen, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton Iowa, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about the need for church workers in the LCMS today, how pastors and congregation members shape the culture in a congregation to support young people pursuing church work vocation, what is key to cultivating a cultu…
New KFUO Radio Team Members Lea Verslues — Summer Intern, and Jordan Harms — Media Production Specialist, join Andy and Sarah to talk about how they came to KFUO Radio, what they love about media production, the things they'll be doing for KFUO Radio, and an always entertaining lightning round of favorite things.Welcome, Lea and Jordan!…
Dr. Peter Nafzger, Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Director of Student Life at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and Theological Advisor for the LCMS Youth Gathering, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the theme of the LCMS Youth Gathering "In All Things," what students will be studying in the Bible studies at the Gathering, and some of …
Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Presentation of the Augsburg Confession (which we commemorate on June 25), including the cultural and political context leading up to the Diet of Augsburg, what the Diet of Augsburg was and why …
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[Coffee Catch-up Ep21] - Can you really do nothing?
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Welcome back to another quick 'Coffee Catch-up' - a weekly thought from one Mum to another! A 5 minute episode to listen to whilst downing your coffee before the baby wakes up, or you have to start work or head out on the school run! In today's mini episode, I ask you: "Can you really do nothing?!?" As you know I'm a big advocate for micro-me-time-…
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LW Searching the Scriptures, June/July 2022: Ephesians 3:14-21
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Rev. Roy Askins, Managing Editor of The Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the “Searching the Scriptures” feature in the June/July 2022 issue of the Lutheran Witness titled "Knowing the Unknowable" on Ephesians 3:14-21. This year, "Searching the Scriptures" will study the book of Ephesians, so stay tuned each month for the next Bi…
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Set Apart To Serve: Talking to Parents About Church Work Vocations
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Rev. Andrew Wehling, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Liberal, Kansas, joins Andy for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about his own journey into his vocation of pastor, why it's important to talk with parents and families about the possibility of the young people in their lives pursuing church work vocations, some doubts parents might have …
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Episode 12 - "They're far more scared of you than you are of them!!"
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In this episode of the Mums' Night Out Podcast we chat about fears, phobias and pet peeves!!! We'll share with you some of our more bizarre fears and we'd love to hear some of yours so please come and share them with us on our social pages (@mumsnightoutpodcast over on Facebook or Instagram.) Mums' Night Out is hosted by Rachel, owner of Happy Cat …
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Making the Most of Your Kids’ Summer Boredom
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Anna Mussmann, homeschool mom of four and author of "Making the Most of Your Kids’ Summer Boredom" on The Lutheran Witness Online, joins Sarah and guest co-host Rachel Bomberger, co-host of the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge Podcast, to talk about how healthy boredom is a good thing, why we are so uncomfortable with boredom and solitude, how adults can ov…
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Rebuilding Concordia Theological Seminary in Nagercoil, India
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Rev. Dr. Ross Johnson — Director of LCMS Disaster Response, and Rev. Kevin Robson — LCMS Chief Mission Officer, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the history of the India Evangelical Lutheran Church (IELC) and Concordia Theological Seminary in Nagercoil, the destruction that happened to the Seminary in 2017, how this disaster impaired the operation…
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Classical Lutheran Education in the Age of Contemporary Education
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Dr. Thomas Korcok — Associate Professor of Theology at Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada; Consortium for Classical Lutheran Education's (CCLE) 2022 magister magnus award winner; and author of Serpents in the Classroom: The Poisoning of Modern Education and How the Church Can Cure It, joins Andy and Sarah to …
Tanner Olson, poet with Written to Speak and author of the new book Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope from Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why poetry is important (and not lame) for us today, the theme of his new book, a new adventure in partnering with Concordia Publishing House for this book, and where you can see…
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[Coffee Catch-up Ep20] - Why I'd love you to try creating a vision board
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Welcome back to another quick 'Coffee Catch-up' - a weekly thought from one Mum to another! A 5 minute episode to listen to whilst downing your coffee before the baby wakes up, or you have to start work or head out on the school run! Have you ever created your own vision board? In today's mini episode, I explain how and why I create my vision board…
Rev. Herb and Markie Burch, serving the Lord in Belize, join Andy to talk about serving in Belize, the presence of Lutherans in Belize, the work they're carrying out in Belize, and how partnerships are an important part of the work. Read their story and how to support their work at lcms.org/burch.
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Set Apart To Serve: Encouraging Young People for Church Work
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Rev. James Woelmer, Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Plano, Texas, joins Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about empowering parents to talk with their children about considering church work, including where church work vocations begin, why it's important for parents to have these conversations, some examples of how parents (and othe…
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Coffee with Yvonne:More than Makeup-The Power of the Beauty Industry with Bianca Perez
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Did you know ancient Egyptians invented eyeliner? Or that African cultures use special paint to adorn themselves for tribal ceremonies? How about the difference between high-end makeup and drugstore? This week on the season finale of Coffee with Yvonne (I know, I know) I sit down with my friend of more than 20 years and the ONLY one to slay this fa…
Benjamin Kolodziej — member of Faith Lutheran Church in Plano, TX, highly active church organist and composer, and contributor to the Lutheran Service Book Companion to the Hymns, joins Sarah to talk about the Festival of the Holy Trinity and some of the hymns we sing for this festival. Learn interesting things about Lutheran Service Book 498/99 “C…
Rev. Sean Daenzer, director of worship for the LCMS and International Center Chaplain, joins Sarah to talk about how the Athanasian Creed became part of our Confessions, who St. Athanasius was and his relationship to this creed, how it's similar and different to the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds, some of the language that might make us uncomfortable …
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Promised Rest: Finding Peace in God’s Presence
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Michelle Diercks, author of the new book Promised Rest: Finding Peace in God’s Presence available from Concordia Publishing House, joins Sarah to talk about her inspiration for writing this book, the "Five Rs" you can use as you study God's character, how learning about the characteristics of our God can help us find rest, and how readers can use t…
Deaconess Anna Johnson, Senior Manager of Marketing with Concordia Publishing House, joins Sarah to talk about CPH Reads, why it's important to encourage reading over the summer, the wonderful books you can enjoy this summer, and how to participate in this program. Learn more and register at read.cph.org.…
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[Coffee Catch-up Ep19] - What we can learn from the Queen
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Welcome back to another quick 'Coffee Catch-up' - a weekly thought from one Mum to another! A 5 minute episode to listen to whilst downing your coffee before the baby wakes up, or you have to start work or head out on the school run! In today's bitesize episode I reflect on the life and service of the Queen off the back of the fantastic Platinum Ju…
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Narcissism, Gnosticism, and Congregational Social Media (Rebroadcast)
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Rev. Merritt Demski, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo, Illinois, joins Sarah to talk about the role of social media in a congregation, some common pitfalls that pastors and congregations can fall into, and examples of how to do social media well while staying focused on Christ crucified. This is a rebroadcast from June 24, 2019.…
Rev. Merritt Demski, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about a few seasons common during the "Green Season," or the season after Pentecost or Trinity. These hymns are: LSB 708 "Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart," LSB 722 "Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me," and LSB 729 "I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Je…
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4th Commandment in the Sandwich Generation (Rebroadcast)
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Rev. Tyrel Bramwell, pastor of St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ferndale, California, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about whether the 4th Commandment looks different as we and our parents mature, how the 4th Commandment applies as we care for aging parents, and how we can model the 4th Commandment well for our children. "The Fourth Commandm…
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Stuck in the Middle: The Sandwich Generation (Rebroadcast)
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Jeannine Leibmann, MA, LPC, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the "sandwich generation," the common struggles that happen for those of us in the sandwich generation, and some helpful thoughts for navigating this time in life when caring for both children and parents. This is a rebroadcast from May 20, 2019.…
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Singing Hymns for Pentecost (Rebroadcast)
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Matt Machemer, Associate Kantor at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Pentecost hymns, the wonderful texts in these hymns, and what we learn about Pentecost by singing them. This is a rebroadcast from June 6, 2019.
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First *Christian* Pentecost (Rebroadcast)
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Rev. Peter Ill, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the connection of Pentecost in the New Testament to Shavuot in Old Testament, what happened at Pentecost that is still celebrated by the Church today, and what traditions commemorate this feast. This is a rebroadcast from June 5, 2019.…
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Health, Lifestyle, and Vocation (Rebroadcast)
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Rev. Tom Messer, pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Alma, Michigan, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his life as a pastor, how this vocation can be challenging on physical health, what led up to his healthy lifestyle change, and how this lifestyle change has made a difference in his vocations as pastor, husband, and father. This is a rebroadcast …
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Andy Goes to School: Kindergarten Readiness (Rebroadcast)
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Mrs. Janet Landgraf, Kindergarten Teacher at St. Mark’s Lutheran School in Eureka, Missouri, talks with Andy about kindergarten readiness, including how early stages of writing impact reading and practical steps parents can take at home with their preschoolers to prepare for kindergarten. Photo: Host Andy Bates talks with Mrs. Janet Landgraf. Court…
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Singing the Music of the Church: CTSFW Kantorei (Rebroadcast)
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Kevin Hildebrand, Kantor at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, and Matt Machemer, Associate Kantor at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the CTSFW Kantorei, the role that a choral group like the Kantorei plays in pastoral formation, and how the Kantorei serves the church at large. Learn more a…
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Coffee with Yvonne: Forever BFF’s Marketing and PR-with Maurisa Potts
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Things I hear all the time "Marketing and PR are the same", no it's not..Join me for coffee as I chat with the Founder and CEO of Spotted MP, Maurisa Potts. We discuss (with a few laughs in between) how the two industries work together, why having a PR rep on your team should be part of your overall strategy and not an afterthought, and the work we…
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Mental Health Monday: Remembrance and Growth (Rebroadcast)
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Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what God’s memory has to do with growth, what God remembers (i.e. His character, His children, truth), how God's memory is wonderfully different than our own, and how remembering God's faithfulness is part of our growth. Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9am CT! Find all epi…
Rev. James Cleland, Production Specialist with KFUO Radio and Associate Pastor-Elect for St. Mark Lutheran Church & School in Houston, Texas, joins Andy and Sarah during his final days with KFUO Radio to share about his path to Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, how he ended up at KFUO Radio, what he enjoyed and learned during his time in St. Louis, …
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Prof Insights Workshops with Concordia Seminary
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Erika Bennett, Director of Continuing Education with Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how continuing education supports the layperson as well as the church worker in their local context, what the Prof Insights Workshops entail, topics covered in the Prof Insights Workshops this year, where these workshop…
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"What would we have done without Judy Blume?!?"
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Ah Judy Blume - we love you, we salute you and we thank you!! In this episode of the Mums' Night Out Podcast we discuss all things female - from first periods to menopause and all things in-between!! (For clarification - we are most definitely not experts on this topic and everything that we share is purely our own opinions based on our personal ex…
Rev. Dr. Joel Elowsky, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about when the historic church began observing the Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord as its own festival, the sources we have from the early church about the church's practices, what this celebration might have looked like, wher…
Steph Schulte — regional coordinator for mercy medical work in West and Central Africa with LCMS International Mission, and David Watt — Volunteer for the Mercy Medical team to Sierra Leone join Sarah and guest co-host Anne Gonzalez — Manager of Short-term Mission Training & Engagement with LCMS International Mission, to talk about the recent Mercy…
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Short-Term Mission in the Dominican Republic
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Erin Mackenzie — LCMS missionary in the Latin America and Caribbean region based in the Dominican Republic, Rev. Dr. Brian Gauthier — Assistant Professor of Theology at Concordia University Nebraska, and Owen Dawson — Volunteer from Concordia University Nebraska, join Sarah and guest co-host Anne Gonzalez — Manager, Short-term Mission Training & En…
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[Coffee Catch-up Ep18] - Do you listen to your body's warning bells??
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Welcome back to another quick 'Coffee Catch-up' - a weekly thought from one Mum to another! A 5 minute episode to listen to whilst downing your coffee before the baby wakes up, or you have to start work or head out on the school run! In this bitesize episode I ask you whether you listen to your body's warning bells? You know those little niggles - …
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Mental Health Monday: Intentionality and Conflict on Social Media
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Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, MSW, joins Andy and Sarah during our mini-series on Social Media to talk about intentionality and conflict, including what we need to understand about ourselves in order to develop intentions for our social media use, how we set those intentions if we're already drowning in social media, how conflict on social media …
Rev. Kevin Twit (PCA), Founder of Indelible Grace Music and Campus Minister at Reformed University Fellowship in Belmont, TN, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his vocation as campus minister in the Reformed tradition, why it's important for his students to sing hymns, what he looks for in hymns for teaching his students, and what he'll be sharing…
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Serving Those in Remote Regions of Canada
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Rev. Dr. Steven Schave, Executive Director of LAMP, joins Andy to talk about the work of LAMP in remote regions of Canada, the people who LAMP is able to serve, opportunities to volunteer, and how these volunteers make a difference in the lives of people in Canada. Learn more and apply to volunteer at lampministry.org.…
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Lutheran Service Book: Companion to the Services
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Rev. Dr. Paul Grime — Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Mission, Dean of Chapel Dean of Spiritual Formation, and Co-Director of the Good Shepherd Institute at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Project Director for the Lutheran Service Book and Companion Volumes with Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy and Sarah to talk …
Dr. David Peter, Professor of Practical Theology and Dean of Faculty at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what makes the book of Revelation unique, some examples of how we can understand confusing or unclear parts of Revelation, the interesting language used in Revelation, and what participants at his upcoming "Pro…
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Behaving Like a Christian on Social Media (Rebroadcast)
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Peter Slayton, Social Media Manager for the LCMS, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how context collapse affects how we interact with each other on social media, what scripture says about how we talk about hot topics (like abortion), and what it means to behave like a Christian online while still speaking the truth. This is a rebroadcast from May …
Rev. Micah Glenn, Director of Recruitment and Enrollment for Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Joins Sarah to talk about why the Seminary hosts a program for high school youth, what students learn at Vocatio, how this experience can be formational for their future vocations, and how students can attend this (free) event happening June 25 - July 2. L…
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[Coffee Catch-up Ep17] - Self-care isn't selfish!!
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Welcome back to another quick 'Coffee Catch-up' - a weekly thought from one Mum to another! A 5 minute episode to listen to whilst downing your coffee before the baby wakes up, or you have to start work or head out on the school run! In this bitesize episode I want to reclaim the true meaning of the word self-care!! It's become such a buzz word the…
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Mental Health Monday: Role of Emotions in Our Lives (Rebroadcast)
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Rev. Dr. Richard Marrs, Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Director of the M.Div. and Residential Alternate Route (RAR) Programs at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what God says about emotions, why we have emotions, and what role emotions play in our well-being, decision making, and faith. Find his boo…
Rev. Dr. Wilhelm Weber, Director of the Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Germany, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why we have an International Lutheran Center in the Old Latin School, what happens at the Old Latin School each week, what is available to visitors the Old Latin School, how the war in the Ukraine has affected the Wittenberg community…
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"Is a lampshade going to come out of this bag in a minute?!?"
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The handbag - an absolute Mum essential!! In this episode of the Mums' Night Out podcast we discuss the random items us Mums end up carrying in our bags, Sophie does an on-air bag clear out (you'll be amazed at some of the items in there!!), Rachel talks about some of the more bizarre bags she had as a teenager and we discuss whether it's possible …