Together 4 Good: Making Sense of Life and Faith

In this episode, Pastor Nate's another poetic reflection that he has written based on Matthew 4:12-23.  This scripture passage and poem look at Jesus calling his first disciples and the ways that God's call works in our life.  Following the poem, Pastor Nate gets on to explain some further theological details of call and vocation. 

This sermon was preached on 11/14 at the 8:30 Traditional Service.  The sermon is based on the reading from Mark 13:1-8.

This sermon was preached on 11/14 at our 10am Creative Service.  The sermon includes verses of the song "Beautiful Things" sung by the Sounds of Praise Choir.  The sermon is based on Mark 13:1-8. 

Pastor Nate’s sermon from 10/17 at the 8:30 am service is based on a reading from Mark 10:35-45.  

In the year ahead, the majority of our Sunday morning readings will come from the Gospel of Luke. This podcast episode is an introduction to Luke's Gospel and a close study of Luke 18:9-14, a passage only found in Luke's Gospel.

Bethany’s Council Treasurer Steve Heuer and Pastor Gary record a conversation about charitable giving, not only why it is theologically important but they also include a lot of information about how to give in ways you might not know about.

Pastor Gary’s full sermon from 10/3/21 is based on readings from Genesis 2:18-24 and Mark 10:2-16

In this episode Pastor Nate shares an in depth examination of Jesus’ first miracle, turning water into wine.

Listen to Intern Rita's sermon from 9/26/21 based on the Gospel reading from Mark 9:38-50.

This episode is the next installment in our Faith in Daily Life Series!  This week, Pastor Nate invites Paul Eppard onto the podcast to talk about his career as a School Counselor.  It is evident through their conversation that Paul loves his job and that he has a special knack for connecting with young people and creating space for them to learn and grow.  Listen in to this fascina...

In this episode: A recording of Pastor Nate's sermon at the 8:30 am service on 9/19/21.  This sermon is based on the Gospel reading from Mark 9:30-37. 

In this episode, the next installment of our Faith in Daily Life Series!  This week, Pastor Nate sits down with Julie Miller to hear about her experience as a Counselor.  Julie is an amazingly wise individual who shares many powerful insights about how her faith compels her to care for others and to speak words of comfort and hope to her clients.  

In this episode: A recording of Pastor Gary's sermon from 9/12/21.  This sermon is based on readings from Ezra 1:1-5 and Mark 5:14-20. 

Our Faith in Daily Life podcast series continues!  This week, Pastor Nate talks with long-time Bethany member Dave Craven about his experiences and work as an educator.  Dave offers some beautiful insights about how he has lived out his faith while working as a teacher.  

In this episode, a recording of the full sermon from Sunday 8/29/21, preached by Pastoral Intern Rita Argus.   Rita’s sermon is based on readings from Romans 6:1-11 & Matthew 3:1-12 and  It is based on verse 4 of the Kyrie: “For peace in our hearts, for peace in our homes, for friends and family. For Life and for love, for our work and our play, Let us pray to the Lord.”

This scripture meditation invites you to insert yourself into the story of Jesus and his conversation with a rich man.  Get into a comfortable position and allow this creative re-telling to guide you into a place of calm, peace, and wonder.  What might these words of Jesus be saying to you this day?  

In this episode, a recording of Pastor Gary’s full sermon from 8/22/21. This sermon is based on readings from Exodus 20:8-10, Acts 2:43-47, and Mark 1:29-34.  This is part 3 of our 4 part sermon series on God’s Mercy. It is based on verse 3 of the Kyrie: “For peace in our hearts, for peace in our homes, for friends and family. For Life and for love, for our work and our play, Let us pray to t...

This scripture meditation invites you to rest and relax as you listen to the story of Jesus calling his first disciples.  Get into a comfortable position and allow this creative re-telling to guide you into a place of calm, peace, and wonder.  How might Jesus be calling you to follow him this day? 

In this episode: A recording of Pastor Nate’s full sermon from 8/8/21, based on Galatians 3:23-29 and John 17:20-24. This sermon is part 1 in our 4 part series on God’s Mercy.  It focuses on the first verse of the Kyrie:  “For peace in the world, for the health of the church, for the unity of all,  For this holy house, for all who worship and praise,  Let us pray to the Lord, let us pray to the Lo...

In this new series of podcasts, Pastor Nate sits down with Susan Pfabe-Wiggans and talks with her about her work as a Pediatric Physical Therapist.  Susan shares some incredible reflections about how her work helping young people is a way of living out her faith. 

In this episode: A recording of Pastor Gary’s full sermon from 8/15/21, based on readings from Ruth 2:14-16 and Mark 2:23-28.  This is part 2 of our 4 part sermon series on God’s Mercy. It is based on verse 2 of the Kyrie:  “That we may live out your impassioned response to the hungry and the poor, that we may live out truth and justice and grace, let us pray to the Lord, let us pray to...

This scripture meditation invites you to rest and relax as you listen to the story of Jesus curing a man in the town of Gerasenes.  Get into a comfortable position and allow this creative re-telling to guide you into a place of calm, peace, and wonder.  

We are trying something new! Pastor Nate’s children love to listen to guided meditations to help them fall asleep. This is a nighttime meditation based on the story of The Creation as found in Genesis 1. Even if you are not a young child, this meditation can help you peacefully drift off to sleep or just connect you with the Creation Story in a new and unique way.

In this episode, Pastoral Intern Rita Argus shares with us a special project from her work at Trinity Lutheran Seminary.  As a class project, Intern Rita recorded a podcast of her own and so we share it with you now on this feed.  Listen in as Rita and her roommates discuss a passage of scripture from the book of Romans. 

In this episode: A recording of Pastor Gary’s full sermon from 8/1/21, based on readings from John 6:24-35 and Exodus 16:2-4;9-15.