Faith Lutheran Podcast

Deepfakes are digitally manipulated images that are created to replicate an actual person-creating them into an avatar, or can create an entirely new human replica that one can interact with.  Join the pastors as they discuss the human cost that comes with this new technology and the impact it has on our future.

Cultures view and treat marriage in different ways.  These views shape the ways people enter into marriage and the level of sacredness they hold in one's marriage.  One and a Half Pastors breakdown worldly and culture views vs. biblical views on marriage.       If you have an idea for a new name for the podcast, be sure to drop it in the comments!   Original TikTok video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8N26ejN/

Family legacy is something that everyone longs for.  How do we honor family legacy while honoring our loved ones as Christians in this world.  Pastor Will and Pastor Dan wrestle with this topic in light of advancements in technology.  

Questions are a necessity to learn and grow.  Framing your question will frame your answer.  Seek truth in a secular world with truth wrapped questions while using discernment. 

What types of rituals do you have?  Dive into the importance of rituals and religion with Pastor Will and Pastor Dan.  Hear how rituals play an important part of our lives and the bonds we create with one another.

ChatGPT, OpenAI, interactive chatbots - we’re constantly being bombarded with articles about new capabilities that these technologies are gaining. Why are they so popular? How do we as Christians learn to interact with them? Can they show us the real truth? Join Pastor Will and Pastor Dan as they chat about AI.

Our culture is promoting the freedom to define who we are and how we identify ourselves.  Who we are and our identity is in Christ.  It is defined by our creator and our Heavenly Father.  Pastor Will and Pastor Dan discuss the cultural versus theological impact of how we define ourselves as a society.

Our culture is promoting the freedom to define who we are and how we identify ourselves.  Who we are and our identity is in Christ.  It is defined by our creator and our Heavenly Father.  Pastor Will and Pastor Dan discuss the cultural verses theological impact of how we define ourselves as a society.

As Christians we’re used to defending our faith against the world, but how do we defend our faith when the threat comes from within the church? Join Pastor Will and Pastor Dan as they listen and react to a rebuttal presented by Rev. Calvin Robinson to the Oxford Union. The original video was published to YouTube by the Oxford Union channel on February 15, 2023. All rights to the video are theirs alone. The original video may be found here: https://youtu.be/ymbTb2HS5Rc

Building positivity in our community is vital!  Part of our community is the police.  Where does trust lie and how is it built and instilled?

Burnout is real!  But God gives us guardrails to keep each of us on track. He calls us to take a Sabbath, to take a break, to rest-in Him!  Now is the time for an Anti-Do Sabbath Rhythm.

Why did God give us memory?  How we use our memory can shape what our future is.  Working through the good and the bad is different for everyone, but no matter how you work through it, everyone can learn and apply that memory to work through new challenges.

We’re back!!!  Pastor Will and Vicar Dan aren’t wasting any time jumping right back into it!  Speaking the truth in a timely manner is imperative for Pastors.  Everyone has an opinion and our opinions can shape us.  Preaching is public, anyone and everyone is welcome to hear the word-it is never a closed conversation.  Join in the conversation with One & a Half Pastors!

Learn more about what a capital campaign is, how we got here, where we are going and be reminded of God’s hand at work in all of this!  Guest Brian Zuger of The Steier Group joins Pastor Dan this week to discuss all things capital campaign.

Ford…Pepsi…Fox…Podcasts…Internet….Media shapes our society and mindlessly consuming media without reflection especially as Christians can be a slippery slope.  Kickback and take in Pastor Will and Pastor Dan’s reflection on consuming media.

Pastor Will shares about his travels to Tanzania and how the Holy Spirit is hard at work. Hear about his experiences teaching and equipping future pastors and deaconesses for service to the people of Tanzania.

At times you may not feel equipped to be the hands and feets of Jesus-to step outside your comfort zone.  Pastor Dan talks with guest, Principal Krista Barnhouse about being equipped to step out in faith.  Building a community, developing relationships and emulating Christ, being equipped because of who Christ made us each to be.

With a leaked draft of the opinion of the Supreme Court and the possibility of Roe v. Wade being overturned, Pastor Will and Pastor Dan give a biblical take on the significance of the potential outcomes.

If you didn’t watch it live you certainly saw it on social media.  Then we read all the articles, speculations and opinions on the slap heard round the world.  Pastor Will and Pastor Dan take a swing at viewing Will Smith and Chris Rock’s conflict from a Christian perspective. 

Join Pastor Will and Pastor Dan for an insight into what classes look like for a Pastoral Intern and learn a new word - metanarrative!