Reflection

A conversation with Cindy Koch. She is a pastor's wife, mother of 5, and is working on her PhD in Biblical Languages! She is a poet, author, and speaker as well! Her podcast: Talk Shop with Cindy and Paul Koch https://youtu.be/U5aaIeGw8ds Books by Cindy Woman: The Forgotten Story https://shop.1517.org/products//woman-the-forgotten-story Daughter: Our Story Remembered https://shop.1517.org/prod...

He was a theater major at a Michigan university, but God got a hold of him and now he's a pastor using the gifts God has given him and the passions that make him uniquely reflect God in this world. To find out more about Matt Popovits www.mattpopovits.com Make it Simple Podcast What Matters Most Podcast The books Matt recommends Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott Managing Leadership Anxiety b...

In the 21st Century world, the theory of evolution is widely accepted as fact and undebatable. But is that really true? Ed Blonski talks with scientist and professor Dr. Jerry Bergman. NOTE: This episode was originally intended to be in season 1 but circumstances dictated that it be the initial episode of season 2. You can email Dr. Bergman here. You can learn more about Creation Ministries Intern...

Poetry is about as old as the human race. It is part of our lives as it resides in the songs we listen to, in the books we read, and actually in our very hearts. Tanner Olson reflects God's love and power through his poetry, speaking, and writing. On this episode we'll get some insight into his poetry as well as hear one of his poems. Books recommended by Tanner: A Million Miles in a Thous...

John Nunes has discovered that this life is not about him. John came to the United States from Jamaica via Canada. He's been a past CEO of Lutheran World Relief and President of Concordia College Bronxville. He's now pastor of Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Santa Monica, California. You'll be encouraged to reflect God's love and glory as you listen to John share how he reflects God! Bo...

What does it feel like when God calls you to a special time and place to serve Him? Annie Ryan heard God's call and is answering that call as she prepares to enter full time Church work. Ed Blonski has a conversation with a Director of Church Ministry student at Concordia University Wisconsin. It is our hope that this conversation inspires you to listen for and answer God's call to you! Fo...

This is part 2 of a 2-part episode with Dr. Gerhard Bode of Concordia Seminary St. Louis. Dr. Bode talks about the long influence Martin Luther's work after his death in 1546 and the influence he had on Western Civilization, including the founding of the United States. This episode is part of the special editions and not part of the first season of Reflection. To find out more about Martin Lut...

This is part 1 of 2-part episode with Dr. Gerhard Bode of Concordia Seminary St. Louis. He talks about Martin Luther's early life up to 1530 and the presentation of the Augsburg Confession on June 25 at the Diet of Augsburg before Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire. To find out more about Martin Luther: Here I Stand by Roland Bainton https://a.co/d/gdhqnQ5 Brand Luther by Andrew Pettegree http...

Jesus Came For You - and this is a conversation with the man called by God to lead the formation of pastors, missionaries and deaconesses. Ed Blonski talks with Dr. Tom Egger, president of Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. For more about St. Louis, go to https://www.csl.edu For more about St. Matthew, go to https://www.stmatts.net Here are links to the books Tom mentioned: Watership Down...

You can reflect the love of God right where you are being the person who you are. Today, Ed Blonski talks with Allan Buss, President of the Northern Illinois District of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. The Reflection Podcast comes from St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois. You can connect with St. Matthew here: https://www.stmatts.net/ Books that Allan mention: Scalia: Rise...

Kurt Taylor is a professor, a chaplain, and a pastor who has been equipped by God to equip others to serve in God's Kingdom. Teacher, military chaplain, and a pastor with a heart for Jesus, Kurt just might inspire you to hear God's call for you! Books mentioned by Kurt: “In the Fullness of Time” – Paul Maier https://www.amazon.com/dp/0825433290?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_9VTVQ7XRE6XXBVJ1PY1A “T...

Do you have a dream? What fears are you facing in pursuit of your dream? Where do you even start to make your dream happen? On today's episode, Jeff Meyer tells us how to find our dream, pursue our dream, and overcome everything to achieve our dream! You you can find Jeff and his book: https://jeffmeyercoaching.com Fear Not Dream Big & Execute https://a.co/d/3RFWpYE The Dream Primer https:...

Chris Singer is in the pastor's office on the Reflection podcast. He says that we are nothing without Jesus and that followers of Jesus are equipped by God to "walk each other home." Chris is the President and CEO of Lutheran Church Charities. You may know of the K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry, Hearts of Mercy and Compassion, and LERT (Lutheran Early Response Team) - these are just some of...

God equips the people He calls to do specific things for the people of the world. On this episode Ed Blonski talks with Matt Peeples who is equipped to start churches from nothing. He is a church planter and will inspire you to use the gifts you have been given by God! To find out more about Matt, go to the website of Kairos Network at https://thekairosnetwork.com The books Matt mentioned can be f...

Ben Squiers has been called by God to reflect the love of Christ in a very diverse part of the world. This is a conversation about how a pastor ministers to the people in his community and brings the love of Jesus to people of many cultures right where he is! Here are links to a podcast and book that Ben mentions in this conversation. Pass the Mic Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pass...

On today’s show Ed Blonski talks with Lois Stewart about how God raises up men and women to serve in the church as teachers, youth ministers, and more. He also tackles some questions and comments submitted from a recent worship service at St. Matthew in the Word Reflection segment.   Books mentioned by Lois on today’s show: Our Iceberg is Melting by John Kotter https://a.co/d/2l5e4pk 66 Days Getti...

On today’s show Ed Blonski talks with Greg Seltz who works in Washington DC as the founder and director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty, just minutes from the Capitol building. Ed and Greg talk about how God raises up men and women to use the gifts God has given them to serve in government. Ed also tackles some questions and comments submitted from a recent worship service at St. Matt...

This is the premier of the new podcast from St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois. On this episode, Ed Blonski talks with Ryan Ferguson, a newly ordained and installed pastor at St. Matthew. They talk about Ryan’s experiences of being a pastor for only a few weeks, being a newlywed and how God used the experiences in his life to bring him to this moment in time. Ed also tackles s...