Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Understanding Church

Religion EN ↓ 79 episodes

Understanding Church is an evolution of the Bethlehem Backchat podcast. We talk about life in the quirky community known as the Christian church. Special guests are featured to add topic specific depth to the conversation. We are a caring and compassionate platform for all, and an avenue through which we can truly "understand church" and all that term implies. Welcome!

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Episodes

Saints and Lent Madness 16.02.2018 13:16

What are saints? Why doesn't Lutheran tradition focus on saints like other traditions? In this episode, Pastor Dan Smail and Wendy Farone talk about Saints such as Francis of Assisi and how Lutheran tradition honors their work.

Bible Journaling 15.02.2018 27:16

In this podcast, Pastor Dan Smail and Wendy Farone chat with Katie Harley about Bible Journaling. Kate discusses how one can engage with Scripture by creating your own version of the age-old practice of illustration and lettering within the margins of your bible. It's for all (e.g. men, women, and kids) to become more engaged with the Word.

Lent More Than Giving Up Chocolate 10.02.2018 23:42

In this podcast, Pastor Dan Smail and Wendy Farone, chat about the Lenten Season including the 3 disciplines of almsgiving, fasting, and prayer. You will find out where churches get the ashes for Ash Wednesday and whether giving up chocolate is the way to go!

The Goal of Prayer 18.01.2018 26:21

In this episode, Pastor Dan Smail and member, Wendy Farone, discuss the ELCA view of what prayer is, why we pray, types of prayer and some common phrases used in Lutheran prayer.