Here She Stands

Sonja and Lexy
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Welcome to Here She Stands, the podcast where Lutheran women from across Australia come together as a community, sharing stories and testifying to God’s goodness. We do this so that when the tribulations of this world come knocking, each woman can hold firm to the Word of God and confidently say, “Here I stand, I can do no other.”

  1. MAY 4

    Episode #52 Seeking Political Freedom and Finding Freedom in Christ with Abbie Tang

    Abbie Tang lives in Alberta and is currently studying through the Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary in St. Catharines, Ontario. Originally from China, Abbie moved to Canada eleven years ago to seek a new life free from the restrictions and censorship of her communistic homeland. In this interview, Abbie talks about growing up as an atheist in communist China and how her interest in Western ideologies eventually led her to research and accept Christianity. Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (St. Catharines) https://concordia-seminary.ca/ HERE SHE STANDS Listen Here- https://hereshestandspodcast.alitu.com/1?order=newest Facebook: - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091391019981 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hereshestandspodcast/ Website - https://hereshestands.online/

    30 min

  2. APR 13

    Episode #51 Upholding High Standards Within Ministry with Lisa Jackson

    In this episode, Lexy is joined by Lisa Jackson, the director of Lutheran Hour Ministries in Canada. Lisa talks about what is involved in her work, why she chose to study at Concordia Theological Lutheran Seminary in St. Catharines, and the high standards to which the church's pastors are trained. Lutheran Hour Ministries Canada: https://lll.ca/ Lectionary Learning Resources: https://lll.ca/category/lectionary-learning-pages/ Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary: https://concordia-seminary.ca/ HERE SHE STANDS Listen Here- https://hereshestandspodcast.alitu.com/1?order=newest Facebook: - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091391019981 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hereshestandspodcast/ Website - https://hereshestands.online/

    29 min

  3. MAR 23

    Episode #50 Finding Assurance in Lutheranism after Hare Krishna and Scientology with Jai and Kaitlyn Raynor

    Today’s guests are husband and wife, Jai and Kaitlyn Raynor, from Caboolture in Queensland. Jai is a mortgage broker who owns his own business and Kaitlyn teaches food economics at a high school. In this episode, both Jai and Kaitlyn share their fascinating journeys into Lutheranism. Kaitlyn, once a Pentecostal, became Lutheran by conviction through theological discussions with her husband. Jai was originally raised as Hindu Hare Krishna in Hawaii, but later moved to Melbourne where he briefly experimented with Scientology. Through the influence of a family member, Jai became a Christian and tried a number of churches before finding peace and assurance in Lutheranism. Raynor Lending Solutions: https://raynorlendingsolutions.com.au/ ‘The Value of a Confessional Lutheran Education’ with Kaitlyn Raynor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBGwx-zX1kE&t=1s HERE SHE STANDS Listen Here- https://hereshestandspodcast.alitu.com/1?order=newest Facebook: - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091391019981 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hereshestandspodcast/ Website - https://hereshestands.online/

    46 min

  4. MAR 2

    Episode #49 Enduring Hardship as a Family with Gertraud and Beck Prenzler

    Gertraud and Beck Prenzler are mother and daughter from Adelaide in South Australia. Gertraud is married to Rev. Michael Prenzler, who is seminary development officer for Lutheran Mission - Australia. In today’s episode, Gertraud and Beck recap the joys and challenges of 2025 and how they, as a family, endured the numerous hardships that came against them. HERE SHE STANDS Listen Here- https://hereshestandspodcast.alitu.com/1?order=newest Facebook: - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091391019981 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hereshestandspodcast/ Website - https://hereshestands.online/

    26 min

  5. FEB 10

    Episode#48 STANDING FIRM: Australia's New Confessional Lutheran Magazine

    Standing Firm is a new Australian confessional Lutheran magazine. In this episode, Peter Wittwer and Karl Jericho talk about the purpose behind starting this publication and what type of edifying content Aussie Lutherans can expect to find. Creative Word Fellowship: https://cwfellowship.net/ To read a free cut-down version of past Standing Firm issues: https://cwfellowship.net/magazine/ To purchase an online or printed issue, please email Creative Word Fellowship at bookshop@cwfellowship.net. HERE SHE STANDS Listen Here- https://hereshestandspodcast.alitu.com/1?order=newest Facebook: - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091391019981 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hereshestandspodcast/ Website - https://hereshestands.online/

    20 min

  6. 12/23/2025

    Episode #47 2025 Christmas Episode

    Merry Christmas! May the peace of God be upon you this season as you remember the coming of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. In this episode, Sonja, Lexy, Kim, and Sally-Anne sit down and talk about the year that has been, the year that is coming, and what they have learnt in between. They share some of their favourite Christmas traditions and read out and respond to some entries from listeners. Lexy also shares the gift of a Christmas whinge and Kim ends the episode with a beautiful Christmas reading and prayer. Enjoy! “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). - Matthew 1:23 HERE SHE STANDS Listen Here- https://hereshestandspodcast.alitu.com/1?order=newest Facebook: - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091391019981 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hereshestandspodcast/ Website - https://hereshestands.online/

    53 min

  7. 12/01/2025

    Episode #46 Faith and Moving Abroad: When Conviction Takes You to the Other Side of the World

    In this episode, Altamira Noble, Dianne Steele, and Lucy Jacobson share their experiences of moving their families internationally in response to changes within the Lutheran Church of Australia. They discuss the role of Scripture and personal conviction in their decision-making process and give us a glimpse into the spiritual and emotional preparation involved in uprooting their lives and starting over in a new country. HERE SHE STANDS Listen Here- https://hereshestandspodcast.alitu.com/1?order=newest Facebook: - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091391019981 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hereshestandspodcast/ Website - https://hereshestands.online/

    32 min

  8. 11/10/2025

    Episode #45 Studying to be a Deaconess in 1970's Australia with Carolyn Berry

    Carolyn Berry is a retired seamstress living in South Australia. As a young woman in the 1970’s, Carolyn enrolled in the Australian deaconess training program with the hopes of becoming a deaconess in the Lutheran church. In this episode, Carolyn shares her experience training to be a deaconess and talks about her hopes for the future of deaconesses in Australia. She also shares her love of ecclesiastical sewing and sends an encouraging message to young women who want to serve more intentionally in their home congregations. SHOWNOTES Lutheran Hour Ministries https://www.lhm.org/ HERE SHE STANDS Listen Here- https://hereshestandspodcast.alitu.com/1?order=newest Facebook: - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091391019981 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hereshestandspodcast/ Website - https://hereshestands.online/

    27 min
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Welcome to Here She Stands, the podcast where Lutheran women from across Australia come together as a community, sharing stories and testifying to God’s goodness. We do this so that when the tribulations of this world come knocking, each woman can hold firm to the Word of God and confidently say, “Here I stand, I can do no other.”

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  • Creator
    Sonja and Lexy
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Here She Stands

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