Encounter Faith Podcast

Pastor Tara Beth kicks off our new series, The Art of Neighboring. 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 an...

As we draw our summer journey through the Sermon on the Mount to a close,  Elisabeth Lectka invites us to grapple with this profound question amidst the familiar yet challenging imagery of the narrow gate, good fruit, and the house built on solid rock.  SHOW NOTES The Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down and dive deeper into the critical conversations we’re having ev...

Pastor Greg wraps up our Sermon on the Mount with a call to love our enemies, and build our house on the solid rock of life and teachings of 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, an...

Elisabeth Lectka returns to the podcast to share about a new discipleship initiative coming from Good Shepherd with host Ross Cochran. Good Shepherd theology cohorts are open to anyone! Check out the show notes for more information. SHOW NOTES Here's everything you need to know about Good Shepherd Theology Cohorts! As we try something new on the podcast, you can watch this conversation on You...

Max Schiewe continues our summer teaching series on the Sermon on the Mount by diving into the Kingdom Culture values of, and difference in, judgement vs discernment. 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...

Pastor Pamela continues our summer teaching series on the Sermon on the Mount by diving into the Kingdom Culture Values of discernment compared to judgement. 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 unc...

We all are tempted to keep our faith to ourselves, and make following Jesus a way to look inward instead of outward. In this wide ranging conversation, Max Schiewe reflects with host Ross Cochran on how people can move from making their faith about themselves to following what Jesus instructs all of us to do in the sermon on the mount.  SHOW NOTES The Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creati...

Pastor Greg Wenhold continues our series focused on the sermon on the mount, Kingdom Culture. 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 conver...

Are you hungry for deeper connection with God, or are your spiritual practices merely a performance for others? In her sermon, Elisabeth explores the powerful teachings of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing that true righteousness isn't about outward piety but the alignment of our hearts with God. This message is an urgent reminder that our spiritual practices should draw us clos...

We've been off for a few weeks and today is part three of a conversation we think you'll love from Pastor Tara Beth's podcast, The Pastor's Table. Over the past two weeks you've heard from Tara Beth Leach and Mark Quanstrom as they talk to Pastor Greg Wenhold about his journey into ministry, unexpected new beginnings, and how his views on pastoring have shifted over his ca...

Drawing on the biblical antitheses, Pastor Pamela Palmer reminds us that Jesus calls His followers to embody a love so complete that it mirrors God's unconditional grace, urging listeners to bless those who persecute them as an act of profound faith. However, she emphasizes that this journey is not easy—it requires intentionality and often feels impossible, yet it is essential for Christian m...

Pastor Tara Beth Leach delves into Jesus’ radical call to love our enemies in her sermon from the Sermon on the Mount. Using the concept of “antithesis,” where Jesus challenges our everyday understanding of love and morality, Pastor Tara Beth reminds us that loving only those who love us is far from the Kingdom calling. Instead, Jesus dares us to elevate our love to a divine standard—one that requ...

While we take a few weeks off, we wanted to bring you a conversation we think you'll love from Pastor Tara Beth's podcast, The Pastor's Table. Check out Part One in this feed in case you missed it, but this week and next week you'll hear from Tara Beth Leach and Mark Quanstrom who talk to Pastor Greg Wenhold' about his journey into ministry, unexpected new beginnings, and...

What would it look like if we truly embraced the full essence of our faith, walking in transformative obedience instead of mere conformity? In today’s powerful message, Pastor Tara Beth invites us to examine our commitment to living out Jesus' teachings, especially as we continue the "Kingdom Culture" series, which explores the core of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in Matthew.  SHOW NO...

What would it look like if we truly embraced the full essence of our faith, walking in transformative obedience instead of mere conformity? In today’s powerful message, Ryan Hammer delves into the captivating story of Charles Blondin, the famed tightrope walker, who illustrates the difference between superficial belief and genuine trust. Ryan Hammer emphasizes the need for righteousness that excee...

We're off for a couple of weeks but wanted to bring you a special conversation that Pastor Tara Beth had on her podcast, "The Pastor's Table" featuring Pastor Greg!  Over the next three weeks you'll hear from Tara Beth Leach and Mark Quanstrom who talk to Pastor Greg Wenhold' about his journey into ministry, unexpected new beginnings, and how his views on pastoring ha...

What does it truly mean to be the "salt of the earth" and the "light of the world"? Elisabeth Lectka invites us to explore these profound biblical metaphors found in the Sermon on the Mount. Join us in this journey towards deeper faith and greater impact, and don’t miss the opportunity to listen to the full message that challenges us to stay salty and shine our light brightly e...

What does it truly mean to be the "salt of the earth" and the "light of the world"? As Max delves into Matthew 5:13-16, we discover that being salt signifies a call to preserve goodness in a world often marred by chaos and darkness. In a relatable manner, Max reminds us that our faith isn't meant to be a private affair; instead, it should be a force that impacts those arou...

Pastor Greg returns to the podcast to share some Biblical and historical perspective around the Sermon on the Mount. He and host Ross Cochran also discuss the significance of the Sermon on the Mount in today's world. 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 fu...

What if the path to true blessing isn’t found in self-sufficiency but in our deepest dependence? In her powerful message, Tara invites us to re-examine our understanding of blessing as we delve into the Beatitudes during Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Contrary to a world that equates blessings with material success or independence, Jesus flips this notion upside down, presenting a radical vision...

Pastor Tara Beth returns to the podcast to share her perspective and passion about the Sermon on the Mount. She discussed the impact of culture on everything else in our world today with host Ross Cochran as well as what from the Sermon on the Mount is most relevant to us today. SHOW NOTES The Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down and dive deeper into the critical con...

Pastor Greg kicks off our summer teaching series, Kingdom Culture. 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 an...

Pastor Tara Beth kicks off our summer teaching series, Kingdom Culture. 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 pasto...

VBS 2025 at Good Shepherd will be the best week EVER! Host Ross Cochran was joined by several of the leaders that are making VBS happen at Good Shepherd. Jenn Anderson leads our Children's Ministry and Elisabeth Lectka has served kids and students for most of our ministry career. Allie Reader leads our early childhood ministry alongside Justin Rauh who leaders our elementary ministry. Debbie...

Pastor Greg  emphasizes the joy and depth of dancing with God, portraying it as an expressive movement of the soul that invites us into an intimate relationship with the Holy Trinity. He explains that the early church struggled to articulate this relationship, culminating in the creation of creeds that reflect their understanding of God as our dance partner. Through Scripture and personal anecdote...