Beautifully Woven

Amy is a mother of five grown children. She is also a grandma, which she loves so much. Amy’s children are serving in various ways through their vocations. She is also the mother of  Ellie, who has gone on to do missionary work in Chad, Africa, through the CLB with her husband, Matthias.  We talk about encouraging our children to serve in church; it’s something we get to do. Even though it may be...

Heather, Daniel, and Karen sit down with Mark Nienow and Michael Edwards, this time with more light-hearted conversation.  Michael and Mark talk about how their friendship formed during this process of being the nominees for this election. They talk about ministry, churches, and their wonderful wives who are both Piano teachers!  We hear about some of the things they love to do. Mark shares about...

Daniel Stenberg, Heather Knutson, and Karen Stenberg had the privilege of interviewing the CLB presidential candidates this spring. You will find the questions that were asked in the interview below, as well as the time stamps for when they were asked. We hope this helps you as you get to know the candidates and informs you about important issues.  Intro Questions: (3:22) What do you believe is un...

Daniel Stenberg, Heather Knutson, and Karen Stenberg had the privilege of interviewing the CLB presidential candidates this spring. You will find the questions that were asked in the interview below, as well as the time stamps for when they were asked. We hope this helps you as you get to know the candidates and informs you about important issues.  Intro Questions: (4:17) What do you believe is un...

This past summer Good Shepherd in Fergus Falls took their youth group to serve the church, The River in Red Deer, AB. Heather and Karen talk to Micaila and Isla about their trip.  Isla and Micaila were a part of the group that went from Fergus to serve. The girls share about how impactful the trip was for them. The church in Red Deer is made up of a very diverse congregation, with many of them imm...

Christine took a trip to Japan with a group through the CLB. Listen to Christine talk about what they were up to there. She talks about some cultural experiences on this trip, as well as how Japan influenced her love of making pottery when she was younger.  They visited many CLB Churches. Christine shares what is encouraging and what is hard. She also shares what the common thread is among the chu...

Josiah took his youth group from Bethel(Fergus Falls) this past summer on a short-term mission to do ministry in partnership with Rock of Ages in Seattle. Hear how the youth team served the city alongside the church. Josiah and Paul talk about homeless ministry and how the Union Gospel Mission tackles that. It is a complicated issue. The Union Gospel Mission is doing a wonderful job of loving this...

In this special episode, Heather interviews Karen about her big life change that happened this past summer. Karen and Daniel moved with their boys from Bergenfield, NJ, to Everett, WA, where Daniel took a new call as Pastor to Hope Church at Silverlake. Karen talks about their epic road trip, leaving a church they have loved for a new call to a new church on the other side of the country. We talk...

Karen and Heather interview Luke Kjolhaug about his book, Sinner Saint. Luke talks about the struggle that we have within ourselves as we are fully saved through faith in Christ, and yet our struggle with sin is still so strong. Luke shares what made him decide to write the book. They talk about why the struggle of being a sinner saint is so relatable. This is also the book the WMCLB cohorts are u...

Karen and Heather talk to Stephanie from Mt. Bethel Church about women’s ministries at her church and how it has developed over the years. Like many of our churches, women’s ministries has thrived and then slowed, which has started the conversation of “what does it look like to make it healthy again. What do our women need?” Stephanie shares her journey of the joys and struggles of getting things...

Karen and Heather talk with Rachel and Taylor from Bethany in East Hartland, CT, about the playgroup they run at their church. Rachel shares how it got started and why it has continued to grow.  It is not only connecting women at the church but also connecting women in the community. They keep it simple which has made it easy to hand off to the next leader so as life changes it just keeps running....

Karen and Heather talk to Carissa Stauss and Kaylie Risbrudt about where they serve at their church, Triumph. They share what led them into the ministries they are doing now. God’s leading comes in so many different ways.  We talk about hiking and God’s creation, and dream about a women’s ministry trip where we meet together to hike!  Kaylie serves as the leader of the women’s ministries of their...

Karen and Heather talk to Cindy and Kristen about women gathering in their church in Bethesda.  We talk about what women’s ministries has looked like through the years at their church and what led them to get involved. They have different monthly events. The ladies share with us what makes their year of events function so well and not be overwhelming.  You can check out their church website here:...

Karen and Heather talk to Joanna about her life and the different ways ministry has taken place for her and her family. She shares about the school "Lighthouse" that she and her husband run in Brazil. We talk about how it started and where that journey has taken them. With God at work, he often gives us big dreams and then breathes life into them. That was certainly the case for Joanna a...

Karen and Heather talk with Greg and Janet about their start in ministry. It is often not what we were anticipating and can come as quite a surprise as God brings things together. This was the case for the Andersons. Greg and Janet share openly about the joys and struggles of entering into camp ministry at Inspiration Point.  We talk about some of the different ways God calls and how he humbles us...

Karen and Heather talked to Roger and Jenny about Rooted, the gap year program for young adults that launched this past fall. We kick it off with a great icebreaker question and listen in to hear Jenny's secret skill.   They share about how Rooted is going now that it is up off the ground and running. They talk about surprises, the things they are loving, and some of the challenges. We hear ab...

Karen and Heather talk to Dan about our Focus Project, the new school in Chad, Gethsemane de N ’ Djamena-Bousso. Dan shares the history of how the first school was started and the need for a second school.  We talk about what a day is like going to school at Gethsemane. God is at work in equipping these kids to read, write, do math, and other things. But more than that, the kids are learning about...

Karen and Heather talk with Tara about Exhale, a program for moms of young children. Podcast Ideas for women’s call into ministry: Tara shared about what the ministry is, how she got involved, and how she was impacted by this ministry. Heather has also been involved with Exhale, and they share testimony of the positive ways God is working in the lives of women who attend. Exhale also has something...

Karen talks with Kim Goodman and Ashley Fauquet about Women’s Ministries in the Pacific Northwest.  Kim and Ashley share why they have a heart for Women’s Ministries and what brought them to serve in that ministry at their local churches as well as the regional board.  We talk about what the WM groups are doing together in their region. Their churches have been working to identify places they can...

Karen and Heather interview Michelle Solberg about Military Chaplain Ministry and life.  Michelle is a Military Chaplain’s wife as well as a mom. In this episode, we talk about what a Military Chaplain does and what life is like. We talk about the struggles and the joys. Michelle shares about the journey of moving to a new place during the pandemic and connecting the women through bible study; thi...

In this episode, Grace for the Grind and Beautifully Woven team up to interview David Zahl.  David Zahl is the author of the book “Low Anthropology.”  He is passionate about communicating deep theological truths in a way we can all understand.  In this podcast, David shares why he wrote the book. We talk about what anthropology is and how our understanding of that frames the way we see the world a...

In this episode, Karen and Heather interview Josiah Militzer and Ashley Krog about the CLB youth convention ‘Elevate.’ This past July, the CLB held its Biennial Youth Convention in Estes Park, CO, at the YMCA of the Rockies. Josiah and Ashley were both there as youth leaders with their youth groups. Josiah went with a large youth group from Bethel Lutheran Church, and Ashley went with a smaller yo...

At our WMCLB Convention we heard from three different women share about Together in Mission. Here is our final speaker from that day, Mandy Bronson.  Mandy shares about Together in Mission in a Family. WMCLB.org 

At our WMCLB Biennial Convention we heard from three different women share about Together in Mission. In this episode we will hear from Joyce Rust. Joyce shares about the Ministry of "Welcome" WMCLB.org

At our WMCLB Convention we heard from three different women share about Together in Mission. Here is the first of our speakers from that day, Katie Koplin. Katie shares about Together in Mission in Vocation: God's Work and Our Hands WMCLB.org