PSD Podcast

PSD-LCMS
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 The Pacific Southwest District (PSD) is comprised of almost 300 congregations and 148 Lutheran Schools in Southern California, Arizona, and Southern Nevada. It is one of 35 Districts within the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. With an office on the campus of Concordia University in Irvine, CA, the District Staff seeks to “effectively resource congregations and schools for transforming lives and making the Great Commission REAL!” 

Episodes

  1. FEB 3

    Church Worker Wellness

    The conversation delves into the challenges faced by church workers, emphasizing worker wellness, interconnectedness, rest, and the impact of anxiety and pressure. It explores the nuanced and complex nature of church work, the importance of rest and self-care, and the need for effective engagement and transparency in promoting worker wellness.

    35 min

  2. JAN 20

    Partnerships

    The conversation delves into the significance of partnership ministries, experiences with congregation mergers, shared pastorate experiences, the necessity of sacrifice and kingdom opportunity, the importance of the main thing remaining the main thing, and pitfalls and obstacles in partnerships. Chapters 00:00 Emphasis on Partnership Ministries06:48 Sacrifice and Kingdom Opportunity12:13 Building Relationships for Successful Partnerships17:26 Initiating Partnership Discussions and Overcoming Fear22:42 Healing and Reconciliation in Partnerships28:09 The Value of Transparency and Joy in Partnerships

    31 min

  3. 12/22/2025

    PSD Vision

    Listen to Episode 1 of the new PSD podcast, hosted by PSD Ministry Executive Rev. Jim Henkell. In this episode, special guest PSD President Rev. Dr. Mike Gibson discusses how God is at work in the mission and ministry of the PSD, future vision for the district (especially related to the 2025 convention), and more. Make sure to follow and share this podcast! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Pacific Southwest District Podcast06:01 Partnerships for Larger and Smaller Congregations15:21 Bringing Hope to the World21:49 Mission Societies and Church Planting27:23 Transitioning from 'Why' to 'What'

    30 min
  • 3 Episodes

About

 The Pacific Southwest District (PSD) is comprised of almost 300 congregations and 148 Lutheran Schools in Southern California, Arizona, and Southern Nevada. It is one of 35 Districts within the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. With an office on the campus of Concordia University in Irvine, CA, the District Staff seeks to “effectively resource congregations and schools for transforming lives and making the Great Commission REAL!” 

Information

  • Creator
    PSD-LCMS
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 PSD-LCMS

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