Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - Cincinnati

Is it good or bad, or a little bit of both? Pastor Heidi examines the idea of regardless if the news is good or bad, the faithfulness of God is a constant throughout.

We are all on the road of life. Pastor Pat reminds us that we are not on the road by ourselves, but also with the Holy Spirit. That while an instruction manual (Bible) was left for us to read, the Holy Spirit is always there to listen and walk with us on the road we are on.

When people look at an old home or building, they may wonder if it is work revitalizing or should it just be torn down all together. Pastor Heidi reminds us today that when it comes to redevelopment of us or the world - God has a plan to take what is there and make it new again!

Do you find walking the path with Jesus difficult? Pastor Alex reminds us that it can be difficult to do what is required of us, but that doesn't mean we can hide behind fear or wealth. We know how we are supposed to respond to the pain in the world. In the words of Pastor Alex's doctor - "Do you need a note or something?".

First - sorry about the quality of this podcast (you may want to turn down the volume...). Pastor Heidi reminds us that we don't necessarily need glasses to see with new eyes, just have faith in God and look to where He leads us.

In light of recent losses in our church and violence in our greater community, Pastor Alice is left to ponder where God is in all of this. She reflects on today's sermon reading where Thomas doubted Jesus being with them - and Jesus shows Thomas his wounds to prove he has risen from the dead. God's love for us is stubborn and will always be with us, even when we doubt His presence when life is at...

Pastor Heidi fights through laryngitis to preach on this Easter Sunday. Don't let her voice take away from the message: that the death of one man has given us new life! And she asks us, what do we do with that life?

Pastor Alex uses the story of Jesus' death and resurrection to examine modern-day resurrection stories for some people in Haiti.

What does God's love smell like? This is the topic that Pastor Heidi dives into, when thinking about the fact that Lazarus had been dead for 4 days before he was raised.

Pastor Heidi preaches on the story of the Prodigal Son this week. While many look at this story as a testament of God's love for us when we mess up, it really is a story about the fact that the Father loves all of His children equally - regardless of what we do.

How many years would you let an apple (or fig) tree grow fruitless before you cut it down? 1, 2, 3, or more years? Pastor Pat reminds us that our ability to bear fruit is always present and that God will give us as many chances as needed to realize our potential. There is always time to change as long as we live.

Pastor Heidi examines what it looks like to prepare for death and what a "good death" is.

What do you carry with you every day? Pastor Alice examines what she is carrying on her up-and-coming trek on el Camino de Santiago - and it's not just Icy Hot and a spare set of socks. All of us pack around heavy loads on our backs and minds every day.

On this Transfiguration Sunday, Pastor Heidi encourages us to quiet our minds and listen. To be present in the moment and listen for God's voice in our lives.

Pastor Erin guest preaches this week and gives us an update on the situation in Haiti and how the Haitian Timoun Foundation is supporting our partners across the country. She also reminds us that we are called by Jesus to be there with our neighbors and bare witness to what matters in the face of despair.

In this week's sermon, Pastor Heidi invites us to examine the things that clutter our lives. To take the time to declutter and examine how we can listen to the ways that we are called to act in this world.

Pastor Alice examines the concept of failure in this week's sermon. We fail at life, we fail at healing, we fail at being friends and family members - but that's okay. Without the failures, we wouldn't see forgiveness. Without the failures, we wouldn't learn, grow, and find success.

The all-time most read Bible passage at weddings showed up on the liturgical calendar this week and Pastor Heidi reflects on what St Paul is trying to tell us about love.

Where it is easy to seek vengeance when we are angered, to cast judgement on those that do not agree or act like us - Pastor Alex reflects on how Jesus cuts the message of vengeance out of his teachings in this week's Bible reading. That Jesus doesn't judge the poor or outcasts - but actually invites them into the Kingdom of God...which is kinda like the chili submitted by the pastors of GSLC at t...

While good wine may be lost on Pastor Heidi, she reflects on the fact that it wasn't lost one of the people in this week's gospel story. However, we can develop a discerning palette when it comes to seeing God's good wine in our lives each day.

This is a two-fold podcast: Our Impact story and the sermon. For our Impact story, you'll hear Beth tell us about our ministry/service at Taft Elementary. For the sermon, you'll hear Pastor Heidi reflects on the Baptism of Our Lord and our own baptisms. Our baptisms show that we are loved, chosen, and beloved.

The Magi arrive and it's time for you to take down your Christmas decorations! Pastor Pat reflects on what it means to finally have God with us on Earth in this week's sermon.

Ever lost track of your child, even if just for a minute? Well you are in good company because Pastor Heidi reminds us that the Holy Family lost track of Jesus for 3 DAYS in Jerusalem. But this story is not to make us all feel better when our kids slip our gaze from time to time, but is about setting the stage for the ministry of Jesus and helps us ponder the question of how our lives are about Go...

Mary as a prophet? Pastor Alice talks about who Mary and God are talking to in this week's sermon (spoiler alert: it's all of us).

On this Third Sunday of Advent, Pastor Alex reminds us that we all have a little chaff to loose. To not point out the sins of others to justify our own sins, but to ask ourselves what the right thing to do is.