Together 4 Good: Making Sense of Life and Faith

In this week's podcast episode, we are continuing our study of the first chapters of the Bible.  This week we look at Genesis chapter 3, the story of Adam and Eve and the serpent and the forbidden fruit.  This is a famous story often called "The Fall" but the details and lessons are actually a bit more complicated then what we might originally assume.  Listen in as Pastor Nate dives...

Pastor Gary's sermon from June 12, 2022. Scripture readings from Galatians 3:23-29 and Luke 8:26-39.

In this week's podcast episode, we are continuing our study of the first chapters of the Bible.  This week we look at Genesis chapter 2, which gives far greater detail about the creation of the first humans than what we found in Genesis 1.  Listen in and learn about what this ancient story might have to teach us about what it means to be human and how God created us to live.  

This is part 1 of a 4 part series of Bible Studies looking at the first four chapters of Genesis.  What do these first stories of the Bible have to teach us about the character of God and the human experience?  Listen in as we dive deep into Genesis 1:1-2:3, a fascinating passage with so much wisdom and intentionality included in the words.   If you'd like to hear a Scripture Meditation on Genesis...

Pastor Gary's sermon from June 5, 2022. Scriptures from Acts 2:1-21 and John 14:8-17.

In this week's podcast episode, Pastor Nate brings on his long-time friend, Chris McKinstry.  Chris is the pastor of St. James Lutheran Church in Limerick, PA and he has a fascinating story about how he became a Lutheran.  Listen in as Chris shares his unique and interesting experience growing up in the Evangelical Church and later finding a home in the Lutheran Church thanks to a 16th C...

Intern Rita preached on scripture from Acts 16:16-34 and John 17:20-26.

This is an episode originally published in June 2021, but we are reposting it this week just in time for Pentecost.  This coming Sunday is Pentecost Sunday, the day when the Holy Spirit was first given to the church.  In prep for Sunday, we wanted to share with you once again this conversation between Pastor Nate and Pastor Gary about the Holy Spirit and its importance in the life of the...

Pastor Nate preaches on Revelation 21:10, 22:1-5 and John 5:1-9.

This episode is another conversation that Intern Rita recorded with her sister Cara.  Cara is a research biologist who has some fascinating perspectives on the idea of finding resurrection in the midst of nature.  Listen in as Intern Rita and her sister Cara discuss, from a truly unique angle, our Easter Question: "What Does Resurrection Look Like?"

This Sunday we explored the theme of know love - show love. Pastor Gary and Pastor Nate preached. The Scripture readings from Psalm 148 and John 13:31-35.

Our Easter Podcast series continues with a special episode that includes Director of Faith Formation Bryan Jaster and Bethany member Molly Miller!  Molly graduated from High School in 2020 and now attends the University of Missouri.  Listen in as Bryan talks with Molly about some of her current experiences and opportunities and as the two of them reflect on our Easter Question: "What Doe...

In this podcast episode Pastor Nate sits down with Nicole Hanneman to hear her reflections on our Easter Season question: What Does Resurrection Look Like?  Listen in as Nicole shares some great insights about all the ways that she has seen the new life of Easter breaking into our world.  

Pastor Nate preached on May 1 about Peter after Easter - scripture from John 21:1-19.

As we continue our Easter podcast series, we have a special episode led by Intern Rita.  Rita and her brother Noah sit down for a conversation about what Resurrection looks like.  Listen in to this great discussion about the importance of seeing the daily reminders of the promise of the Resurrection.  

Pastor Nate interviews Bethany member, Vicky Daub, about her work as the Executive Director of the Veteran's Servant Corps Project.  Vicky's work and the story of how she got to this point, is filled with examples of God's Resurrection power breaking in.  This episode is part of our Easter Podcast Seres where we are reflecting on the question "What Does Resurrection Look Like?"  

Pastor Nate sits down with Nick Donkoh to talk about his work with the Reciprocity Collective, a Denver organization that takes a unique approach in helping people experiencing homelessness.   This is part of our Easter Series where we are reflecting on the question "What does Resurrection Look Like"

Happy Easter to all our faithful listeners!  This special Easter podcast is a rebroadcast of an Easter Poem that Pastor Nate shared last year.  This poem is all about the promise of Christ's Resurrection and it is based on a reading from Luke 24:36-49 .

Our Lenten Faith Journey concludes this week with a conversation between Colleen Maki and Pastor Nate.  Colleen is the Coordinator of Media at Bethany and has had some incredible experiences in the church and throughout the world.  These experiences have led Colleen to deeply value faith, community, compassion, and care for others.  Listen in as Pastor Nate and Colleen discuss these...

This episode was recorded in April of 2021 at the beginning of Holy Week.  As we enter Holy Week in 2022, we wanted to re-release this conversation.   In their conversation, Pastor Nate and Pastor Gary talk about Holy Week, its theological themes, its liturgical worship services, and ways to further engage this most sacred week of the Christian year. During this episode they mention a vi...

Our Lenten Faith Journey series continues with a conversation between Kevin Dragseth and Pastor Nate.  Kevin grew up attending church every Sunday but his life has also included a variety of difficult moments.  As Kevin shares the details of his faith journey in this podcast he talks about the importance of being honest with God and actually talking to God like a friend, even if that mea...

Pastor Gary's sermon from April 3, 2022 based on anointing. 

Our Lenten Faith Journey series continues with a conversation between Janet Mortinsen and Pastor Nate.  Janet grew up in small-town Wisconsin and is the daughter of a Lutheran pastor.  She was educated as a nurse and now serves as Bethany's Director of Pastoral Care.  Listen in as Janet reflects on her personal journey of faith and the ways that faith encompasses not only our head b...

Listen to Intern Rita's sermon based on Luke 15:17-19 from March 27, 2022.

Pastor Gary's reflection from March 20, 2022. Meditations based on Luke 13:1-9.