OSL Unscripted

On this episode, Dave and Pastor Chris talked with our Vicar and found out some of his highlights from this past year at OSL. Vicar Paul also shared some funny moments, unexpected experiences, and learning experiences from his time at OSL.

In this episode, Dave and pastor Chris talk about what a good biblical definition of Sabbath is, how Christians can honor the Sabbath, what does it mean to rest, and how leisure is defined.

In this episode, Dave and Pastor Chris talk about faith over the summer, worship opportunities, Bible reading ideas, and Joining Jesus on his mission in your neighborhood this summer.

In this episode Dave and Pastor Chris talk about how we structure our time, and ways to determine and then accomplish the priorities of each week.

Dave and Pastor Chris were joined by Heidi Hahn, former collegiate and professional basketball player. She is a motivational speaker who helps teens with the mental aspect of athletic competition.

In this episode Dave and Pastor Chris talk with Jim Sundstrom and Mark Stahl about the ins and outs of smoking meats, successes and failures on the smoker, gathering for backyard barbecue feasts, and enjoying the company of family and friends around great food.

Dave, Pastor Chris, and Matt Couser, who each have kids of different ages, swapping stories and tactics for how to connect with our kids and love them as fathers, showing them their Heavenly Father.

In today’s podcast, Dave and Pastor Chris are making their March madness picks – but not the ones you think.  16 ways to join Jesus on His mission in your neighborhood are on brackets that compete against each other for our winning way to bring people of your neighborhood together.

In this episode, Dave and Pastor Chris talk with the director of Camp Concordia, Pastor B.J. Fouts about what a great place Camp Concordia is and the ways that kids are ministered to every summer while at camp.

In this episode Dave and Pastor Chris talk with Travis Grulke about Lutheran ministry, education, and other current issues within the realm of Lutheran education. Travis Grulke is the superintendent of Lutheran schools in the Michigan District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.

Our theme this Lenten season is Redemption Revealed. Each week during Lent we will take a look at a different Old Testament prophecy or foreshadowing of the Savior. Pastor Chris, Pastor Wangelin, and Dave Wright also talk about all other  things pertaining to Lent in this preview of Lent at OSL. 

In this episode, we are talking with two experts in their field about developing and maintaining healthy bodies through our diet and fitness. Taylor Deacon is a registered dietician and owner of Lifelong Wellness Goals LLC of Grand Ledge, MI. Emily Zug is a fitness instructor, physical education teacher, and owner of Zug Elite Training in Portland, MI.

In this week’s episode, Dave and pastor Chris talk about SMART New year’s resolutions. Things that are Specific, Manageable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely – S.M.A.R.T. They also preview our OSL chronological Bible reading plan for 2026. Don’t stop starting to read through the Bible reading plan for the year!

In this Christmas podcast episode, Dave and Pastor Chris give a preview of Christmas Eve worship at Our Savior Lutheran and talk about their own personal Christmas memories, gifts, songs, and movies.

In this special Advent by Bonfire episode, Dave and Pastor Chris talk with Jim Sundstrom, the keeper of the craft beer for Advent by Bonfire.  The three of them reminisce about past Advent by Bonfire events, the great fellowship each year, and talk about the event this year on December 6th at 5pm. We invite all high school age and older men to this event!

In the November episode of OSL Unscripted, Dave Wright and Pastor Chris talk with OSL members Matt and Meghan Sternemann about small group ministry at OSL.

In this month’s OSL Unscripted podcast, Dave Wright and Pastor Chris talk with Pastor Wangelin about the Faith Five family devotions. Tune in to hear how easy it is to share highs and lows, read scripture, talk about scripture, pray as a family, and bless each other.

What a great first episode of our OSL Unscripted podcast! Our cohosts, Family Life Director Dave Wright and Associate Pastor Chris Deneen, talked with Pastor Wangelin and Vicar Paul about the 5 missional living practices from Pastor Greg Finke. 1. God Sightings 2. Bible Reading 3. Who is God putting in your path? 4. Who needs a blessing? 5. Praying on the Spot   We also talked about the Faith 5 de...