The Knoll

In the midst of unimaginable tragedy, Brett Stokke brings his burdens to God and finds a new meaning to the word "faith." Produced by Stephen F. Murray Music by Matt Cerar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here is Quincee Schloegel's senior sermon from the fall of 2023 as she prepared to graduate from Augustana University. Produced by Stephen F. Murray Music by Matt Cerar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucky Stokke share some of her experiences at Christikon in an essay she wrote for school. Produced by Stephen F. Murray Music by Matt Cerar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Vicar Bryce is preparing for his First Call, he took time to sit down with me and share some stories from his time in seminary; particularly his work with Open Cathedral in San Francisco. Produced by Stephen F. Murray Music by Matt Cerar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, youth from Oak Knoll read letters from our scholarship students through Lutheran Partners in Global Ministeries. Produced by Stephen Murray Music performed by Matt Cerar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jean Bednar sat down with me and shared the story of her life of faith. It needs no other introduction. Produced by Stephen F. Murray Music by Matt Cerar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Knoll is back for Season Three featuring stories from Jean Bednar, Bryce Bommersbach, Lucy Stokke, Quincee Shloegel, Brett Stokke, and Jim Almquist as well as letters from our LPGM students. Please join us in celebrating our community's stories. Produced by Stephen F. Murray Music by Matt Cerar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“What does generosity have to do with faith?” In this limited series, our guests invite us to remember that everything we have first came from God, and how our giving is an important part of our discipleship. In this our final episode, Kim Hakensen reflects on this year’s theme: “Love in Action” and calls us to selflessly helping others. Produced by Stephen F. Murray Music performed by Matt C...

“What does generosity have to do with faith?” In this limited series, our guests invite us to remember that everything we have first came from God, and how our giving is an important part of our discipleship. Last week Pastor Jay shared how generosity can be a learned way of life. In this episode, Clay Haapala shares how he learned generosity from his mother. Produced by Stephen F. Murray Mus...

“What does generosity have to do with faith?” In this limited series, our guests invite us to remember that everything we have first came from God, and how our giving is an important part of our discipleship. In this first episode, Pastor Jay shares his personal experience growing up in a home where money was a source of stress, and how he learned that generosity can be a learned way of life....

Thank you for listening to Season 2. If you have a story you would like to share, please email Stephen at stephen.murray@oklutheran.org Music: Matt Cerar Produced by Stephen F. Murray www.oklutheran.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this week's episode, Pastor Jay shares some of his experiences from his sabbatical and reflects on finding Joy. Music: Matt Cerar Produced by Stephen F. Murray Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Runge shares the story of one particular Sunday when God's song was sung especially for her. Music performed by Matt Cerar Produced by Stephen F. Murray www.oklutheran.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The recent pandemic was challenging for us all. But some members of Oak Knoll can remember another disease that was similarly scary. In this week's episode, Linda Strand remembers when her brother contracted Polio and what that experience was like. Music by Matt Cerar Produced by Stephen F. Murray Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Intern Pastor Ben share the story of the time he visited Assisi while traveling abroad. Music by Matt Cerar Produced by Stephen F. Murray www.oklutheran.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Hermanson sits down to discuss how the Isaiah Service came to be. Music: Matt Cerar Produced by Stephen F. Murray Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Devon Kantola Bosh traveled to Christikon and found something unexpected there. Music by Matt Cerar Produced by Stephen F. Murray Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Knoll has more stories. Join us for Season 2 featuring stories of faith from Devon Kantola Bosh, Ben Dyrhaug, Linda Strand and Amy Runge - as well as a special interview with John Hermanson. New episodes every Friday in August and September. Music by Matt Cerar Produced by Stephen F. Murray Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you for listening to the first series of Stories of Faith. We hope that you've enjoyed our stories. If you have a story that you would like to share, please contact Stephen at stephen.murray@oklutheran.org and he will let you know the next steps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Erika Vickerman asks "where can God use me," she invites us to consider ways that we can make our communities and world a better place. Music performed by Matt Cerar Produced by Stephen F. Murray Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Janelle Weiser is able to say that "God Was There" throughout her story and throughout her life. That doesn't mean there wasn't struggles or that there won't be more, but she knows that God is present and will continue to be. Music performed by Matt Cerar Produced by Stephen F. Murray Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Ralson reflects on a time when his personal hang-ups prevented him from saying "hello." Music performed by Matt Cerar Produced by Stephen F. Murray Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kathi Holmes shares her life-long faith journey. Music: Matt Cerar Produced by Stephen F. Murray Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first of our new series on "Stories of Faith," Garrett Young reflects on how God's Grace has been present in his life. Music: Matt Cerar Produced by Stephen F. Murray Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us every week for "The Knoll:" an online gathering place for the members of Oak Knoll Lutheran Church, a place to share our stories of faith. Tune in weekly for a rebroadcast of the week's sermon and join us in 2023 for a new community-based storytelling project featuring the faith journey of members of Oak Knoll. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.