Beautifully Woven

We have another joint episode with Beautifully Woven and Grace for the Grind. Karen and her husband Daniel host a joint podcast as they interview Carl and Emily Juhl, our church planting couple in Lincoln, ND.

We talk about what ministry looks like at their church plant, the ups and downs of ministry, and some ways they are getting into their community and connecting with people.

They also share about how life has changed since adding some wonderful foster children to their family.

You can find out more about our CLB church plants here: https://clba.org/churchplanting

You can find 'Grace for the Grind' here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grace-for-the-grind/id1518916698

and here: https://clbforge.org/podcast/

Sign up for our WMCLB Biennial here: wmclb.org

Karen and Gianna finish our mini series talking about how mental health affects our vocations.

God calls us to love others and participate in our churches and communities, how do we do this when we don't feel like it?

We talk about our church culture, how do we know if we have a healthy church culture regarding mental health?

Gianna give us some practical questions to think about when it comes to our church culture.

Contact us at WMCLB.org

Also sign up for our BC24 WMCLB Biennial on that same website. We are looking forward to being together!

Karen continues in our Mental Health and Our Faith series with Gianna Reese as we dive into the topic of anxiety. We talk about the healthy function of anxiety and when it crosses over into an unhealthy function.

How do we understand Scripture in context when it tells us to not be anxious. If we can't stop ourselves from dealing with feelings of anxiety is that a failure in our faith?

Gianna explains what it means to live in the "and". This helps us understand our inner battles that we face.

No matter your mental state, leave feeling encouraged that Christ has fulfilled the law on your behalf. We are whole in Christ as he walks with us through our battle.

Find Gianna Reese on Tic Toc @the.millenniel.therapist

Register for our 2024 Biennial on June 8th @ https://www.wmclb.org/

Karen sits down with Gianna as we start our series on Mental Health and Our Faith. Gianna shares how God created our feelings, they are important to acknowledge and not avoid.

In this episode we talk about the struggles of depression and how our faith intersects with our mental health. Gianna shares about how our faith and God's Word is not meant to crush us with how we are failing in our struggle, but rather encourage us and speak to us in our struggle.

Dealing with depression is as real as someone dealing with a broken arm, but harder to understand as it's not something you can visually see. We need grace for ourselves and grace for others as we walk through mental health struggles, whether it's our own or coming alongside someone.

Gianna Reese is a licensed counselor with a passion for helping others. She is married to Eric Reese, Eric is now pastoring in East Heartland, Connecticut.

Contact us or find our more about us at: wmclb.org

Karen and Katie talk about the pressures of motherhood, and the importance of the encouragement given to us through the work of Christ.

Katie has a devotional releasing April 9th called: Encouragement for Motherhood - Devotional Writings on the Work of Christ

(Karen Stenberg as well as Gretchen Ronnevik are two of the contributors.)

We talk about what inspired her to put this together. We discuss why we feel like we need to have it together as mothers. She shares about vulnerability, why it's scary but also important in creating deep friendships. How do we go about establishing those friendships?

Being a parent comes with an exhausting physical, mental and emotional load whatever age you child is. We talk about this and how the work of Christ ultimately carries that burden for us and for our children.

Link for 'Encouragement for Motherhood':

https://www.amazon.com/Encouragement-Motherhood-Devotional-Writings-Christ/dp/1956658882/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JBOBMI6DFY1A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QWg7i0W7B4HyHz8mVwJNmIMDYFfs-9HyrPZi1v32HvAlL-6fycsJjxrzdeD7imCcb2wtbTkNzE-jf0YZv8CzxQnAjfv_sbBMOTOPdXSSFYmUTxFxEnsboO2Eo-5TbtQSTzOOQT8ZqzzTRzP8M2zKH2RQL7NLzCdfY351TfF0-qH3AHtuJ3qBU9RwhwFsYI8fEQYt4qXWej8xib_tcwBW3N7KVNXgewbKCwVRxQ5nZns.G_bVfYNGV44uBk0KB3MXTSHR0du9L9vDZMlcDvoTJuc&dib_tag=se&keywords=encouragement+for+motherhood&qid=1711549376&sprefix=encouragement+for+%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-1

Katie's Podcast Freely Given: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/freelygiven

Women's Ministries Biennial June 8th:https://www.wmclb.org/2024-womens-convention.html

Our first ever cross over podcast with our sister podcast Beautifully Woven!  Karen and Mike sit down and talk with Carol and Ashley from Bloom to hear more about their ministry and how it is impacting women in their area.

https://bloomforwomen.org/

Find 'Grace for the Grind' here: https://clbforge.org/podcast/

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Karen talks with Beka about why she fell in love with ministry and theology. Beka shares her journey of being discipled and brought into ministry throughout her growing up years. Ministry is not always easy and we talk about navigating hurt that inevitably comes.

Beka is a student of Lutheran Brethren Seminary she shares why she felt called to further her education through seminary. And encourages all of us to sit and learn at the feet of Jesus.

If you are interested in hearing more about LBS you can find more information here: https://www.lbs.edu

And if you are interested in connecting with Beka herself you can email: wmclbcontact@gmail.com

Cup Of Blessing information can be found here: https://www.wmclb.org

Karen talks with Clint and Heather Knutson about Clint's call to teach at the Lutheran Brethren Seminary, otherwise known as LBS.

We also talk about how our view of the Bible affects the way we see different aspects of life. How do we view our neighbor? How do we view God in our suffering?

We talk about leaving behind our agendas and taking a humble view as we approach God's Word and what he desires to communicate through it.

God desires for us to read his Word on our own and as a church body. Our theology gives us the framework as we live life and interpret scripture.

Find our more about LBS Here:https://www.lbs.edu

Cup Of Blessing resources can be found here: https://www.wmclb.org

Karen Stenberg and Heather Knutson are today's hosts as they interview Julie Gundersen who is a Parish Nurse at Bethel Church.

We talk about, what is a Parish Nurse? How do we care for and connect those in our church who are walking through difficult seasons in their lives?

We talk about the benefits of parish nurse ministry to our congregations, it will look different deepening on the size of your church, but that's ok!

You can find out more about Bethel Church at their website: https://bethellutheran.church

Autumn Blessings at the WMCLB is up and going right now! Find out more about that here: https://www.wmclb.org

Karen talks with Diana about connecting your community to your church. People don't often just come into our churches without connections. It can be difficult to figure out how to connect with people we don't know. Diana shares how doing different types of events opens up those doors. It's easier than we think!

For more info on our Women's Ministries, you can find is here:

https://www.wmclb.org

We also have our Autumn Blessing's Campaign running right now. You can find more info on that at our website as well.

Karen talks with Joyce Rust about the church plant in Red Deer, AB. Called "The River" This is the WMCLB 2023-24 focus project. They have a unique ministry as they church plant in Red Deer. A large part of that ministry is to the refugee population moving into their community. This comes with many needs and more joys, as they serve and love those in their community! Hear Joyce share all about ministry in Red Deer!

https://www.wmclb.org

Today Heather Knutson is your host where she interview's Ellie. They talk about the burden on her heart for mission how that lead to her attending LBS and pursuing a call into the mission field of Chad Africa.

Since this episode was recorded Ellie was very recently married to Matthias Szobody and is now Ellie Szobody! You can check out more about their call together into mission here: https://clba.org/blog/2023/07/14/szobody-and-bourque-engaged-and-called-to-chad

http://www.wmclb.org

Karen talk's with Rachel about Women's Ministries in Canada. Where it's been and the hopes for the future. We talk about the challenges that many of us face when planning ministry events and how they have began to tackle those.

Also if you are curious about Pavlova Rachel talks about here is a recipe I found for it! :) I can't swing by Rachel's kitchen but maybe I'll just have to try it.

https://natashaskitchen.com/pavlova-recipe/

http://www.wmclb.org

This year the WMCLB launched two cohorts this past fall. Hear Alexa, Sharon and Karen talk about the experience of being in a cohort going through the book "Ragged" by Gretchen Ronnevik.

We talk about being able to discuss about the book, where God was a work, where we felt challenged and the relationships we developed with the group.

Please consider joining a cohort this fall! We will be going through "Joining Jesus on His Mission" by Greg Finke.

Reach out at: wmclbcontact@gmail.com

Karen talk's with Barbara about Leading a Bible Study. What to look for when choosing a study, what aids to help in leading and how to disciple and engaging new leaders in Bible Study. It's not always easy but it's worth it!

Check out the How to Lead a Bible Study Video's Here: http://www.wmclb.org/training.html

Daniel, Mike and Karen discuss why we have Bible Study. What are we talking about when we use the words law and gospel. Why is it important? How do we find law and gospel in a text? How do we leave our Bible Studies feeling refreshed?

You can hear more conversations about law and gospel on Grace for the Grind. Search "Grace for the Grind" wherever you listen to podcast's, apple, Spotify, etc.. Or find it here:https://clbforge.org/podcast/

Karen and Alexa talk about where to start when getting a Bible Study going and leading one. Alexa share's her experiences with different studies, what was helpful to her, and why she is so passionate about studying God's Word together.

Alexa and Paul Fraser are our newly commissioned missionaries to Japan. https://clba.org/lbim-missionaries

You can find our Bible Study Videos here: http://www.wmclb.org/training.html

The Hosch's are CLB Missionaries who are ministering in Taiwan, in the city of Taichung. Karen and Sara have a conversation about what ministry is like there, how is it different from what we are used to and how is it the same as ministry in North America? Sara also shares about their ministry in the park and the VBS she will be putting on in partnership with their church this July. Women's Ministries is excited to partner with the Hosch's and "Victory Church" in this VBS ministry as we will be sending financial support to this special project to run VBS in the park! Please pray for "Victory Church" and Hosch's as they prepare and do VBS July 4-6th! 

http://www.wmclb.org

https://clba.org/lbim-missionaries

Freely Given Podcast Link with Heidi Goehmann:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emotions-and-the-gospel/id1528892253?i=1000579595998

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forgotten-emotions-of-jesus/id1528892253?i=1000580264923

Amy Bourque and Karen talk about Cup of Blessing. We talk about what it is, what this year's focus project is, and what some churches have done for this fundraiser.  You can hear about the famous "Mustache Challenge"! We also talk about some of the other things we do on the national level of Women's Ministries and what we are working towards for the future. We share more about "The Joseph Project" this years focus project.

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Listen to Jenilee and I talk about seeing the need in ministry. We talk about what Women's Ministry looks like at her church, Oak Hill. We talk about ministry that stay's the same and how new ministries popped up. Jenilee also shares about a unique Sunday school family program that sprung up at her church. 

Jenilee is married to Ben Bigaouette, they have 3 kids. Jenilee and Ben lived in Minneapolis, MN where Ben pastored at Oak Hill church and Jenilee ran the children's ministries. They recently moved to Moorhead, MN where Ben is now pastoring at Triumph Lutheran Brethren Church. 

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Give to Cup of Blessing at: wmclb.org 

Cup of Blessing support's our special mission project's and also everything we do here at the WMCLB, like this podcast! Thank you for your support!  

Join us, as Kirsten and I talk about bridging the generational gap and what conversations took place with her and a woman at their church. We talk about the Prayer Partner ministry that sprung out from those conversations. It's not always easy to bridge those divides, but it is so worth it! 

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Join us today as Karen talks with Kirsten Pierce about a special ministry that she call's "Supper Club". It was so fun to sit down with her and talk about the in's and out's of this ministry. It's been a great way to form deeper conversations and connections with women in her area. Kirsten is married to Dave Pierce and they have 3 kids. They live in Olympia, WA and attend Peace Lutheran Brethren Church. 

You can find question's for Supper Club Here: https://www.ifgathering.com/iftable/

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Karen and Dena talk about what is was like for Dena coming back to her church after seminary and looking at church and community with fresh eyes. We also talk about what their women's ministry looks like. Dena is married to Greg Rokos where they live in Camrose, Alberta Canada with their 4 kids. Greg pastors at Resurrection Lutheran Brethren Church. 

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Mission is a pretty big deal, and here at WMCLB we believe mission starts in our homes, communities, and our churches, both overseas, and here in North America. God is calling each of us to join Him in His mission. So what could that look like for us? Mary Anderson joins Karen as they discuss the WMCLB Value: Together in Mission. 

Relationships can be hard and messy. Building relationships across generations even more so. Amy joins Karen to discuss how the blessings and fruit of authentically sharing struggles, difficulties, joys and victories is so incredibly worth it, as they explore the WMCLB Value: Together in Life.