Sacred & Messy: Grace for Real Life

Immanuel Lutheran Church
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Life is messy. Faith is a journey. Get in on the conversation with the Immanuel community in this podcast series as we share stories, explore challenges and rediscover God's grace in the everyday. Honest talk, real life experiences, and a touch of music along the way.

Episodes

  1. 03/06/2025

    A conversation with Bella and Bergen

    Bergen and Bella dive into their musical talents, their deep connection to a beloved summer camp, and the role faith plays in their lives. Along the way, they explore big questions about God, aliens, and the universe. Don’t miss this thought-provoking and heartfelt final episode!

    16 min

  2. 02/27/2025

    A conversation with Laura Preus

    Laura reflects on her role as a public servant, helping people discover the beauty of Minnesota’s outdoors—its parks, trails, lakes, and beyond. She also shares a special place in north-central Minnesota where she feels a deep connection with God. Inspired by her dad’s advice, she keeps a few Bible verses close to heart to guide her through life—verses she will share.

    25 min

  3. 02/13/2025

    A conversation with Rhonda Tjaden and Kim Thompson

    Rhonda and Kim talk about their longstanding relationship with each other and with Immanuel. Hear about their 23 years as hosts of Wednesday Night Dinner (they call it a 'dinner party') and how it has brought them closer together as friends in their service to others. It is a heartwarming story centered in their love of food.

    31 min

  4. 02/06/2025

    A conversation with Dale Fierke

    In this episode, Dale talks about his songwriting and the situations in life that bring him inspiration. Along the way, he shares three original songs and the story behind each. From a Mandolin his father gave him to his mother's multiple sclerosis, he writes and composes from the heart.

    38 min

  5. 01/30/2025

    A conversation with Gay Bartholic

    Gay talks with Vicar Josh about her career as a nurse practitioner and crisis therapist. Her faith has grown through the years and helped her learn to determine what she can and cannot change. There are just times when she says "I think God might have it." She also tells a story about how her faith helped her support women who were having their parental rights terminated and their children placed into foster care. https://ilcsp.org #DeepeningBelonging #LiftThemUp #LovedAcceptedGifted #ilcsp #LutheranPodcast

    22 min

  6. 01/23/2025

    A conversation with Seth Harris

    Seth talks with Vicar Josh about his career as a financial aid consultant, assisting colleges in balancing the sometimes conflicting goals of admitting more students yet not overburdening them with more debt than they can handle. He also talks about his faith journey and the role faith plays in his work and family life.

    23 min

  7. 01/15/2025

    A conversation with Phil Rukavina

    Phil talks with Vicar Josh about his life-long love of the lute, baroque music, his faith and his ADHD. https://ilcsp.org

    33 min
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Life is messy. Faith is a journey. Get in on the conversation with the Immanuel community in this podcast series as we share stories, explore challenges and rediscover God's grace in the everyday. Honest talk, real life experiences, and a touch of music along the way.

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