The Church Basement

Pastor Amanda was chagrined to learn we hadn't discussed Nick at Night yet and a shout out to Lent Madness 2019 to bringing him to our attention.

Instead of Lent Madness, this year we are going a book club route. For the 5 weeks of Lent we will discuss excerpts and articles surrounding vitality in the church. Join us to learn more!

This week we take a look at the I Am statements that show up exclusively in the Gospel of John.

Creative Ministry Spaces is basically a fancy way of saying how you use your building off worship hours to enrich the lives of those around you. Grab a cup of something and join us to learn more.

This week we take a look at discernment. How does one go about making the bigger decisions in life effectively rather than just letting things happen? Join us to find out more...

Ah, patience. It's such a simple thing and yet there never seems to be enough of it for ourselves or for others. But we do offer a few ways to find more and pass it on so join us to learn more.

You may know Ruth's famous line even if you know nothing else about the story. Curious? Join us!

Church Secretary- sure it conjures up a mental image but you may be surprised to learn what all they are in charge of...

Where does the armor of God come from and what does it look like? Join us this week to learn more...

Is it a miracle? A sign? Is there a difference? Join us this week to learn more about Jesus turning water into wine...

What is the story of 12 year old Jesus? Why aren't there MORE stories of Jesus as a child? We tackle these issues and more this week on the podcast.

This we take a quick look at why people make New Year Resolutions and if we find them helpful or not...

For some people it is the rare time they willing enter a church. What sets the Christmas Eve service apart from all the others? Join us to learn more...

Looking for more ways to give than public radio and toy drives? We have an episode for you!

Ever notice the big wreath with 4 (or 5 ) candles at the front of the church during advent? Or have a calendar that dispenses daily chocolate during December? Ever wonder why? Join us this week to learn more!

In our 150th (!!) episode we take a look at the origin behind our closing line. Think you know who said it? Join us to find out if you were right...

Similar to meditation, devotions can be a helpful practice to slow down and reflect. This week we take a look at some specifically for the Advent season.

This week on Ask A Lutheran Pastor we are talking competition. Is there room for it in a life of faith? Join us to learn more...

This week we take a look at what planning for the future means for a church congregation. It isn't always easy but it is definitely a necessary step to ensuring that your congregation is on the right path for the future.

Something most Lutherans don't like to discuss is the incredibly anti-semitic writings of Martin Luther from late in his life often used by Nazis and White Supremasists. We do not shy away from the topic but discuss it head on. Join us to learn more.

Like the states, individual synods of the ELCA have slightly different rules for picking a leader. Join us to learn how Oregon picks a bishop to lead its synod for the next 6 years.

This week our Ask A Lutheran Pastor question deals with doubt. Is it ok to doubt? How it may be useful and how to move from doubt to belief. Join us to learn more.

Does the concept of Hell come from Scripture? You might be surprised to find out the answer....

In what was a hard week for many, we take a look at how Jesus actually treated women in the Bible. Think you know? Join us to find out if you were right...

Inspired by my tween daughter, this week we take a look at what to do when they- or anyone - has questions and are curious about other faiths and beliefs.