Lakeside Presbyterian Church

Lakeside Light Podcast

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Thank you for joining the Lakeside Light Podcast. It's Light to help you see your way, and a lite version of our full televised Sunday services, which you can find on our website lakesidechurch.org This audio podcast is a weekly sermon message of Intellectual, Spiritual, and sometimes Humorous, Nourishment for the road. Enjoy!

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“Dance Like No One’s Watching” By John Hodges-Batzka 07.07.2026 19:59

Scriptures: Romans 7:15-25a, Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Bio: John Hodges-Batzka serves as the Coordinator of the Northern Kentucky Youth Group (Illumination), providing youth programming for several area PCUSA and UCC churches. A Detroit-area native, John received his Masters of Divinity degree from Vanderbilt University Divinity School, where he met his wife, Diana. They live in Bellevue with their...

“The Radical Promises of God” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres 22.06.2026 23:08

Scriptures: Jeremiah 20:7-13, Matthew 10:24-39 Bio: The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres is pastor and head of staff at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. She holds a BA in History from Duke University, Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. #lakesidepresbyterianchurch Thank you for joining the Lakeside Light...

“The Harvest Is Plentiful” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres 16.06.2026 20:56

Scriptures: Romans 5:1-8, Matthew 9:35-10:8 Bio: The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres is pastor and head of staff at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. She holds a BA in History from Duke University, Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. #lakesidepresbyterianchurch Thank you for joining the Lakeside Light Pod...

“Stolen Blessings” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres 08.06.2026 23:11

Scriptures Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 Bio: The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres is pastor and head of staff at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. She holds a BA in History from Duke University, Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. #lakesidepresbyterianchurch Thank you for joining the Lakeside Light Podcast. This...

“The Escape Plan” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres 02.06.2026 22:37

Scriptures: Psalm 8, Matthew 28:16-20 Bio: The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres is pastor and head of staff at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. She holds a BA in History from Duke University, Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. #lakesidepresbyterianchurch Thank you for joining the Lakeside Light Podcast....

“The Power of the Spirit” By The Rev. Sharon Clegern 26.05.2026 21:41

Scriptures: Acts 2:1-21 Bio: Sharon has a passion for leading and participating in worship. Completing her Master of Divinity degree from United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Sharon graduated in December 2021. Sharon has ministered in parish pastoral care, Christian education, and small group ministry since the mid-eighties and youth ministry since 2011. She served on the Presbytery Youth Connec...

“The Walls Between Us And God” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres 20.05.2026 17:14

Scriptures: Acts 1:6-14, Luke 24:44-53 Bio: The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres is pastor and head of staff at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. She holds a BA in History from Duke University, Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. #lakesidepresbyterianchurch Thank you for joining the Lakeside Light Podcast....

“The Jesus Code: IYLM” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres 11.05.2026 22:10

Scriptures: Acts 17:22-31, John 14:15-21 Bio: The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres is pastor and head of staff at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. She holds a BA in History from Duke University, Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. #lakesidepresbyterianchurch Thank you for joining the Lakeside Light Podcas...

“Would You Be Found Guilty Of Following Jesus?” By The Rev. Sharon Clegern 04.05.2026 23:57

Scriptures: Acts 6:8-13, 15 Acts7:51-60 Bio: Sharon has a passion for leading and participating in worship. Completing her Master of Divinity degree from United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Sharon graduated in December 2021. Sharon has ministered in parish pastoral care, Christian education, and small group ministry since the mid-eighties and youth ministry since 2011. She served on the Presbyt...

“Youth Sunday” By The Youth of Lakeside Presbyterian Church 27.04.2026 17:47

Scriptures: Psalm 23, John 10:1-10 #lakesidepresbyterianchurch #youthsunday Thank you for joining the Lakeside Light Podcast. This is a copyrighted production of Lakeside Presbyterian Church. You can find out more information about us at lakesidechurch.org.

“Finding Jesus On The Road” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres 20.04.2026 21:31

Scriptures: Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19, Luke 24:13-35 Bio: The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres is pastor and head of staff at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. She holds a BA in History from Duke University, Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. #lakesidepresbyterianchurch Thank you for joining the Lakeside Ligh...

“Reaching Through Doubt” By The Rev. Sharon Clegern 13.04.2026 21:15

Scriptures: Psalm 16:1-5, John 20:19-31 Bio: Sharon has a passion for leading and participating in worship. Completing her Master of Divinity degree from United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Sharon graduated in December 2021. Sharon has ministered in parish pastoral care, Christian education, and small group ministry since the mid-eighties and youth ministry since 2011. She served on the Presbyt...

“Alive in the World” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres 07.04.2026 19:16

Scriptures: Matthew 28:1-10 Bio: The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres is pastor and head of staff at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. She holds a BA in History from Duke University, Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. #lakesidepresbyterianchurch Thank you for joining the Lakeside Light Podcast. This is a...

“Inspiring us to Act” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres 07.04.2026 20:23

Scriptures: Mark 11:1-11, Philippians 2:5-11 Bio: The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres is pastor and head of staff at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. She holds a BA in History from Duke University, Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. #lakesidepresbyterianchurch Thank you for joining the Lakeside Light...

“God’s good news… protection and care for the vulnerable” By The Rev. Sharon Clegern 07.04.2026 27:24

Scriptures: Deuteronomy 24:17-22, Matthew 19:13-15 Bio: Sharon has a passion for leading and participating in worship. Completing her Master of Divinity degree from United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Sharon graduated in December 2021. Sharon has ministered in parish pastoral care, Christian education, and small group ministry since the mid-eighties and youth ministry since 2011. She served on...

“The good news is… rooted in justice, mercy, and faithfulness” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres 07.04.2026 24:15

Scriptures: John 8:2-11, Matthew 23:23 Bio: The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres is pastor and head of staff at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. She holds a BA in History from Duke University, Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. #lakesidepresbyterianchurch Thank you for joining the Lakeside Light Podcast....

“Together, the impossible is possible” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres 10.03.2026 27:29

“Improbable,” Lyrics and music by Britt Kusserow © Britt Kusserow 2026 | Commissioned by A Sanctified Art LLC | www.brittkusserow.com Logos and graphics by Lauren Wright Pittman ©A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org Scriptures: Mark 6:32-44, Ephesians 3:20-21 Bio: The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres is pastor and head of staff at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. She holds a BA in History from Duke U...

“The good news is… great love for God and neighbor” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres 03.03.2026 19:47

“Improbable,” Lyrics and music by Britt Kusserow © Britt Kusserow 2026 | Commissioned by A Sanctified Art LLC | www.brittkusserow.com Logos and graphics by Lauren Wright Pittman ©A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org Scriptures: Luke 7:36-50, Matthew 25:35-40 Bio: The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres is pastor and head of staff at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. She holds a BA in History from Duke Uni...

“A Glimpse of Glory” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres 24.02.2026 18:37

Scriptures: 2 Peter 1:16-21, Matthew 17:1-9 Bio: The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres is pastor and head of staff at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. She holds a BA in History from Duke University, Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. #lakesidepresbyterianchurch Thank you for joining the Lakeside Light Pod...

“God’s Goodness will Overflow, Every, Single, Time.” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres 24.02.2026 19:49

Scriptures: John 2:1-11, Matthew 13:31-32 Bio: The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres is pastor and head of staff at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. She holds a BA in History from Duke University, Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. #lakesidepresbyterianchurch Thank you for joining the Lakeside Light Podca...

“You are the Salt and Light of the World” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres 12.02.2026 21:52

Scriptures: Isaiah 58:1-9a, Matthew 5:13-20 Bio: The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres is pastor and head of staff at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. She holds a BA in History from Duke University, Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. #lakesidepresbyterianchurch Thank you for joining the Lakeside Light Pod...

“Blessings of a Different Measure” By The Rev. Sharon Clegern 03.02.2026 22:17

Scriptures: Psalm 15:1-5, Matthew 5:1-12 Bio: Sharon has a passion for leading and participating in worship. Completing her Master of Divinity degree from United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Sharon graduated in December 2021. Sharon has ministered in parish pastoral care, Christian education, and small group ministry since the mid-eighties and youth ministry since 2011. She served on the Presbyt...

“Come and See” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres 20.01.2026 21:10

Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 Bio: The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres is pastor and head of staff at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. She holds a BA in History from Duke University, Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. #lakesidepresbyterianchurch Thank you for joining the Lakeside Light...

“You Know Who You Are” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres 13.01.2026 20:01

Scriptures: Acts 10:34-43, Matthew 3:13-17 Bio: The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres is pastor and head of staff at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. She holds a BA in History from Duke University, Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. #lakesidepresbyterianchurch Thank you for joining the Lakeside Light Podc...

“Courageous Defiance” By John Hodges-Batzka 06.01.2026 27:49

Scriptures: Exodus 1:8–2:10, Matthew 2:1–15 Bio: John Hodges-Batzka serves as the Coordinator of the Northern Kentucky Youth Group (Illumination), providing youth programming for several area PCUSA and UCC churches. A Detroit-area native, John received his Masters of Divinity degree from Vanderbilt University Divinity School, where he met his wife, Diana. They live in Bellevue with their dog, Ann...