PD and PDubs Unscripted

PDubs and PD share about some exciting community events at Immanuel for the summer of 2022.  First, they share about Vacation Bible School (VBS).  VBS will take place June 20-24 from 9 am - 12 pm.  This year's theme is "Make Waves."  Second, they share about Shining Stars.  Shining Stars is a baseball/softball camp that takes place from June 27 - July 1 from 9 am - 12 pm....

PDubs and PD look more into Luke's account of Jesus being tempted in the wilderness. During their discussion they talk about the way the devils tempts us.  They also share the story of former MLB MVP, Josh Hamilton and his struggles with temptation.

PDubs and PD discuss about sharing your faith out in the public. The discuss real life examples of times when it's clear to those they meet during the day know that they are a Christian.  They share how it can be an open invitation to discuss their faith. Also, they talk about times when they were reminded to keep their emotions in because of the witness it would set to those around them.

On today's episode, PDubs and PD are joined by Immanuel Palatine's, Director of Worship & Music, Jenny Laabs. Jenny shares a little bit about herself and where she received her passion for music. She also shares about the various areas of ministry she is involved with at Immanuel and in the community.  

PDubs and PD take a deeper dive into Luke’s account of the Transfiguration of Jesus.  They share a little bit more about their experience hiking up Camelback Mountain and connecting it to what took place at the Mt. of Transfiguration. The guys discuss about what the disciples must have been thinking about while they made the ascent up and what they witnessed during the Transfiguration.

PDubs and PD have a conversation about NFL Supper Champion and MVP, Cooper Kupp.  Faith, family, and football have been a major part of the Kupp household going back to Cooper’s grandparents. The guys discuss some quotes about faith from the Kupp family and how their faith has helped during some trying times in their lives.

PDubs and PD joined are joined by Pastor Karl Fay of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, a neighbor church in Palatine. Pastor Fay comes on to join the guys to discuss Second Annual Community Art Show And Juried Competition at Prince of Peace.  Pastor Fay shares about the reason behind why he started this art show last year.  This year’s theme for the art show is “Stronger Together”, as we seek to el...

On today’s episode PD and PDubs discuss the story of Joseph reconciling with his brothers after selling him into slavery. They talk about the emotions that Joseph felt and that his brothers felt once they realized it was Joseph. This discussion leads to talking about forgiveness and reconciliation.

PD and PDubs discuss the concept of The One.  The One is somebody in your life who isn’t walking with Jesus or has walked away from Jesus.  PD and PDubs talk about their own journeys with their ones and the difficult that it can be to figuring out who is your one.

PDubs and PD are joined by Immanuel Lutheran School Palatine’s, Principal, Dr. Joy Mullaney and the Director of Marketing and Admissions, Sofie Dzik.  Joy and Sofie share about Immanuel Palatine’s school.  Joy shares about what makes a Lutheran school different along with research of the benefits of going through a Lutheran School.  Sofie shares what’s going on with the school and admissions. Both...

PDubs and PD discuss Luke 6:17-26.  They talk about the people coming to hear Jesus and to be healed by Jesus and the power of the Word of God. They also discuss that even in the times of persecution God is with us and we will have time of rejoicing.

PDubs and PD discuss a recent clip from the Tonight Show with Stephen Colbert and Dua Lipa. In the clip Dua asks Stephen how his faith and comedy overlap. Stephen gives an interesting response about love and sacrifice are a part of his life as a Catholic and how laughter can help in moments of sadness. PDubs and PD discuss these topics in a little more depth.

Welcome to the first episode of, “PD & P-Dubs Unscripted!”  Pastor Warren (P-Dubs) and Pastor Donald (PD) are pastors at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palatine, Illinois. Palatine is a northwest suburb of Chicago. They give a little background on the process of getting starting with this podcast. Also, in this episode they share what to expect with the podcast.  And finally, they share a little...