Encounter Faith Podcast

Max Schiewe continues our Claimed by God series. SHOW NOTES The Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down and dive deeper into the critical conversations we’re having every week at Good Shepherd. We fundamentally believe that you cannot encounter the risen Lord unchanged, and through the replays of our Sunday Sermons and conversations with our pastors and community leader...

Pastor Pamela continues our Claimed by God series. SHOW NOTES The Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down and dive deeper into the critical conversations we’re having every week at Good Shepherd. We fundamentally believe that you cannot encounter the risen Lord unchanged, and through the replays of our Sunday Sermons and conversations with our pastors and community lead...

Alex has become deeply connected to life at Good Shepherd church and if you ask him, he would tell you that it all started with a glockenspiel.  Alex shared part of his story about how he began to live into the identity that he is Claimed by God with host Ross Cochran. We pray his story encourages you as much as it encouraged us! SHOW NOTES The Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating spac...

Pastor Tara Beth continues our  Claimed by God  series, reflected on how we are Named & Known by Jesus. SHOW NOTES The Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down and dive deeper into the critical conversations we’re having every week at Good Shepherd. We fundamentally believe that you cannot encounter the risen Lord unchanged, and through the replays of our Sunday Serm...

Pastor Elisabeth continues our  Claimed by God series reflecting on how we are named and known by Jesus. SHOW NOTES The Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down and dive deeper into the critical conversations we’re having every week at Good Shepherd. We fundamentally believe that you cannot encounter the risen Lord unchanged, and through the replays of our Sunday Sermons...

Charlotte Lyles is one of our favorites around here, and she took part in our first ever round of Theology Cohorts! Charlotte joined host Ross Cochran to share what that experience was like for her, and why everyone should give Cohorts a try in the fall after they come to the Preview Night on May 7! SHOW NOTES Join us on May 7 for our Preview Night of Theology Cohorts , and come back in the fall f...

Pastor Elisabeth continues our "Claimed by God" on Confirmation Sunday. SHOW NOTES The Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down and dive deeper into the critical conversations we’re having every week at Good Shepherd. We fundamentally believe that you cannot encounter the risen Lord unchanged, and through the replays of our Sunday Sermons and conversations with...

Pastor Tara Beth continues our Claimed by God series on Confirmation Sunday. SHOW NOTES The Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down and dive deeper into the critical conversations we’re having every week at Good Shepherd. We fundamentally believe that you cannot encounter the risen Lord unchanged, and through the replays of our Sunday Sermons and conversations with our...

What if Easter wasn’t just a day, but a season meant to reshape your entire life? In this episode, host Ross Cochran sits down with Pastor Beth explore what happens after the Easter celebration fades. Together, they unpack the often-overlooked season of Eastertide, where the resurrection isn’t just remembered, but lived. They also dive into what it means to be  Claimed by God. Whether you’ve been...

Pastor Elisabeth kicks off our new series,  Claimed by God. SHOW NOTES The Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down and dive deeper into the critical conversations we’re having every week at Good Shepherd. We fundamentally believe that you cannot encounter the risen Lord unchanged, and through the replays of our Sunday Sermons and conversations with our pastors and commu...

Pastor Pamela kicks off our new series,  Claimed by God. SHOW NOTES The Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down and dive deeper into the critical conversations we’re having every week at Good Shepherd. We fundamentally believe that you cannot encounter the risen Lord unchanged, and through the replays of our Sunday Sermons and conversations with our pastors and communit...

Pastor Tara Beth joins host Ross Cochran to recap the celebration of Easter 2026 at Good Shepherd, and how she finds something new in Easter every year.  SHOW NOTES The Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down and dive deeper into the critical conversations we’re having every week at Good Shepherd. We fundamentally believe that you cannot encounter the risen Lord unchang...

Pastor Tara Beth concludes our Way of the Cross series walking through the Gospel of Mark as we celebrate Easter, 2026. SHOW NOTES The Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down and dive deeper into the critical conversations we’re having every week at Good Shepherd. We fundamentally believe that you cannot encounter the risen Lord unchanged, and through the replays of our...

Pastor Greg joins host Ross Cochran to preview our Easter experience here, the historical significance of Easter, and why marking the holiday matters during 2026. SHOW NOTES Join us this Easter! Traditional Worship: Saturday (4/4) @ 4pm. 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:45am Contemporary Worship: Saturday (4/4) @ 4pm. 9:00am, 10:45am, 12:30pm. The Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow d...

Pastor Greg walks us through Palm Sunday. SHOW NOTES The Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down and dive deeper into the critical conversations we’re having every week at Good Shepherd. We fundamentally believe that you cannot encounter the risen Lord unchanged, and through the replays of our Sunday Sermons and conversations with our pastors and community leaders, we a...

Pastor Elisabeth Lectka walks us through Palm Sunday. SHOW NOTES The Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down and dive deeper into the critical conversations we’re having every week at Good Shepherd. We fundamentally believe that you cannot encounter the risen Lord unchanged, and through the replays of our Sunday Sermons and conversations with our pastors and community l...

Dr. Jeffrey Barbeau joins the podcast to reflect on Lent and his unique perspective at the intersection of theology and literature. He and host Ross Cochran talk about the ways Dr. Barbeau helps activate his students imagination, and how this is the perfect time of year to lean into traditional practices of our faith.  SHOW NOTES Check out The Good Shepherd Theology Cohorts, where Dr. Barbeau has...

Pastor Tara Beth continues our Lenten series. SHOW NOTES The Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down and dive deeper into the critical conversations we’re having every week at Good Shepherd. We fundamentally believe that you cannot encounter the risen Lord unchanged, and through the replays of our Sunday Sermons and conversations with our pastors and community leaders,...

Pastor Elisabeth continues our Lenten series. SHOW NOTES The Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down and dive deeper into the critical conversations we’re having every week at Good Shepherd. We fundamentally believe that you cannot encounter the risen Lord unchanged, and through the replays of our Sunday Sermons and conversations with our pastors and community leaders,...

LJ Martin leads First Impressions and engagement at Good Shepherd and Carol Green leads Hospitality and the Cornerstone Cafe. They joined host Ross Cochran for a wide-ranging conversation about the value of hospitality in 2026 and how to help everyone  feel like they belong.  SHOW NOTES We apologize for the issues with Ross' mic. You should still be able to hear LJ and Carol clearly for a maj...

Pastor Greg continues our Lenten series. SHOW NOTES The Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down and dive deeper into the critical conversations we’re having every week at Good Shepherd. We fundamentally believe that you cannot encounter the risen Lord unchanged, and through the replays of our Sunday Sermons and conversations with our pastors and community leaders, we ar...

Max continues our Lenten Series. SHOW NOTES The Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down and dive deeper into the critical conversations we’re having every week at Good Shepherd. We fundamentally believe that you cannot encounter the risen Lord unchanged, and through the replays of our Sunday Sermons and conversations with our pastors and community leaders, we are prayer...

CEO of Samaracare Michael Bradburn joined host Ross Cochran to share about the important work that his team does everyday and how he bridges the gap between mental health and conversations that happen within the church. SHOW NOTES Reach out to Michael directly. Learn more about the Care Ministry at Good Shepherd. The Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down and dive deep...

Ryan Hammer continues our Lenten series, The Way of the Cross: Following Jesus in the Gospel of Mark. SHOW NOTES The Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down and dive deeper into the critical conversations we’re having every week at Good Shepherd. We fundamentally believe that you cannot encounter the risen Lord unchanged, and through the replays of our Sunday Sermons an...

Pastor Tara Beth continues our Lenten series The Way of the Cross: Following Jesus in the Gospel of Mark. SHOW NOTES The Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down and dive deeper into the critical conversations we’re having every week at Good Shepherd. We fundamentally believe that you cannot encounter the risen Lord unchanged, and through the replays of our Sunday Sermon...