Between Sundays

Between Sundays... In this final episode in the series, Jesus: A Way in the Wilderness , Abby and Amy look at Jesus' own wilderness journey that is marked by the church each Holy Week as we follow Jesus to the cross. In this story our true hope is revealed. Find this episode on the BLC website or wherever you like to listen to podcasts. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to "Between Sunday...

Between Sundays . . . As Abby and Amy continue exploring the theme Jesus: A Way in the Wilderness, they take on a familiar adage and offer a different way to think about wilderness experiences. Learn more about Bethlehem's Lenten theme Jesus: A Way in the Wilderness . Find this episode on the BLC website or wherever you like to listen to podcasts! 

Abby and Amy talk about the rich tradition of lament in scripture which offers a faithful way to name and give voice to our wilderness experiences. You can listen to a variety of music provided in the playlist that accompanies our Lenten theme Jesus: A Way in the Wilderness . Find this episode on the BLC website or wherever you like to listen to podcast.

Between Sundays... Abby and Amy talk about our Lenten theme Jesus: A Way in the Wilderness  and what these words mean to us as we head into the 40 days of Lent which begins with Ash Wednesday on March 5. 

Between Sundays . . . Abby and Amy interview Chrisanne Gates who now serves as Bethlehem's Chancel Choir Director. Listen as Chris talks about the deep connection between music and faith in her life. 

Between Sundays . . . Abby and Amy interview Alli O'Malley who now serves as Bethlehem's Volunteer and Ministry Support Coordinator. Listen in on a wide-ranging conversation about building connections, faith and ice cream! 

Between Sundays . . . In this encore episode Abby and Amy get curious with Patty Chaffee, Bethlehem's Family Faith Formation Coordinator! Listen to their discussion to learn more about Patty, her faith and her work. 

Between Sundays... Words for the Beginning. There's nothing like children and youth leading worship to add hope to our lives. Although doing it with a single rehearsal can feel risky! This week, Abby and Amy explore the theme that shapes the final Sunday in Advent - Hope Is Worth the Risk! Connect with us through Bethlehem Lutheran Church's website. 

Between Sundays... Words for the Beginning - We can't go alone but so often we try. Abby and Amy share thoughts on the personal and wider cultural influences that keep us from seeking what we need from each other and what is lost when we try to go it alone. You can read the interview with Robert Putnam that Abby mentions in today's episode. Abby's sermon is available to view (beginn...

Between Sundays . . . Words for the Beginning. What is it that we hope and long for in this season of Advent? Abby and Amy share thoughts about human connections and point to the birth of Jesus, celebrated at Christmas, as God's effort to connect ever more fully with humanity and stitch us together. Read the article referenced in their conversation. Connect with us through Bethlehem Lutheran...

Between Sundays . . . Words for the Beginning - Abby and Amy mark the start of a new liturgical year and talk about how the church calendar and the start of Advent invite us to reflect on the ways we are changing even as God's love made known in Jesus remains steadfast. Connect with us through Bethlehem Lutheran Church's website. --

Between Sundays . . . In this encore episode, Abby and Amy talk about memories and traditions and the ways they mark the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. 

Between Sundays . . . Amy shares a poem and a story this week. In times when we feel torn apart, the image of quilts offers us a way to think about the ways our Creator is stitching us and all our stories together into something both beautiful and useful. Listen and reflect this week on Crazy Quilt by Jane Wilson Joyce .  Connect with us through Bethlehem Lutheran Church's website. --

Between Sundays... Christian Faith Life Transitions In the 4th episode of this series, Abby and Amy talk about marriage in the Lutheran tradition. Listen and connect with us through Bethlehem Lutheran Church's website to share your questions and comments.

Between Sundays... Christian Faith Life Transitions In the 3rd episode of this series, Abby and Amy talk about communion in the Lutheran tradition. Listen and connect with us through Bethlehem Lutheran Church's website to share your questions and comments.

Between Sundays... Christian Faith Life Transitions In the 2nd episode of this series, Abby and Amy talk about funerals in the Lutheran Tradition. Listen and connect with us through Bethlehem Lutheran Church's website to share your questions and comments. 

Between Sundays... Christian Faith Life Transitions In the 1st episode of this series, Abby and Amy talk about Baptism and Confirmation in the Lutheran Tradition. Listen and connect with us through Bethlehem Lutheran Church's website to share your questions and comments. 

Between Sundays... Be Curious. Ask Questions. In our heightened political climate, Abby and Amy wonder how to remain curious when confronted with viewpoints and positions different from our own. Listen in and let us know if there's a topic or question you'd like to hear us wrestle with on a future episode. Connect with us through Bethlehem Lutheran Church's website.

Between Sundays... Be Curious. Ask Questions. Abby and Amy get curious about curiosity and questions! In our conversations, how do we embrace curiosity? What questions do we pose that deepen connections? Are we prepared to dive in when the questions of others prompt real thought and vulnerability? Follow the link to view questions that go beyond how was your day? Listen in and let us know if there...

Between Sundays... Be Curious. Ask Questions. Abby and Amy get curious about grief. How do we pay attention to it? How do we live with it? What does our faith say about grief? Listen in and let us know if there's a topic or question you'd like to hear us wrestle with on a future episode. Connect with us through Bethlehem Lutheran Church's website. 

Between Sundays . . . Be Curious. Ask Questions. Abby and Amy get curious with Patty Chaffee, Bethlehem's Family Faith Formation Coordinator! Listen in to their discussion. Let us know if there's a topic or question you'd like to hear us wrestle with on a future episode. Connect with us through Bethlehem Lutheran Church's website. 

Between Sundays . . . Be Curious. Ask Questions. Abby and Amy unpack the theme that is shaping their Bethlehem community as we begin the program year. You can read the story of Jesus and a Syrophoenician woman in Mark 7:24-37 . Let us know if there's a topic or question you'd like to hear us wrestle with on a future episode. Connect with us through Bethlehem Lutheran Church's websit...

. . . is taking a summer break! Amy shares an update and invites your input as we plan for upcoming episodes. Listen to past episodes and let us know if there's a topic or question you'd like to hear us wrestle with on a future episode. Connect with us through Bethlehem Lutheran Church's website.  We will not share a new episode for several weeks. 

As our Created to Be sermon series comes to an end, Abby and Amy talk about embodying a life of discipleship through the love we share with our neighbors. Our discipleship is grounded in God's love for us made known through Jesus. We love because God first loves us!

Abby and Amy share reflections on living disruptive lives, even when that doesn't come naturally! In part four of this Created to Be series, we examine how our baptism into Christ calls us to be disruptive of the status quo in service of greater justice on behalf of our siblings and neighbors everywhere.