Bethlehem Backchat
61 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsBethlehem Backchat--Where we talk about the background and backstory of our worship and community as Lutherans. We dive into our Lutheran history, heritage, and beliefs, and unravel concepts and understandings of Lutheran doctrine. We address the questions you were shy about asking and we also laugh a lot! Join us!
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Episodes
Our Lutheran Worship Service
November 17, 2018 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBAre you ready to capture the fullness of our worship life together? Pastor Dan Smail and Wendy Farone walk through the bulletin and the what's and why's of our Lutheran Worship Service. We take a deep dive into the nuances and meaning of the communal worshp service. You wil sing "Holy, Holy, Holy" with excitement and full voice because you "get" the true meaning of the worship experience. Further, having been fulfilled you are ready to carry this blessing into the world.
Sin
September 13, 2018 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBAs an extension of the previous podcast on Forgiveness, Pastor Dan Smail and Wendy Farone discuss the topic of sin. What is it really? How does Jesus dying on the cross take away my sins? We discuss the 7 'deadly sins' but also the 7 virtues which are meant to counteract these negative forces in our lives. God is not setting us up for failure but giving us the tools to live a rich and meaningful life.
Forgiveness
August 15, 2018 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBEver had a tough time forgiving someone? Have you been hanging on to anger or bad feelings toward another person for far too long? In the Lord's Prayer, we ask the Lord to "forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us." During this episode, Pastor Dan Smail and Wendy Farone examine this statement and how to forgive so we can be free of resentment and in closer relationship to God.
The Lord's Prayer
July 06, 2018 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBDo you find yourself reciting the Lord's Prayer without much thought? Do you know the meaning of each line of the Lord's Prayer? Pastor Dan Smail and Wendy Farone share the meaning of each line of the Lord's Prayer so that you can be reminded of "Who you are and Whose you are". Shared is the backstory of the design of the prayer and the gift that this prayer is for Christians alike. We are glad you joined us; now please share it with a friend!!
WE are the Church...Beyond Sunday
June 11, 2018 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBFrom North Park--Fit Church, Pastor Dan Smail and Wendy Farone discuss the topic "WE are the Church--Beyond Sunday" and that the church are the people of Christ not necessarily the building. Also discussed is Koinonia or the gathering and community of followers and the critical nature of being together. Koinonia is also the 2018 National Spelling Bee winning word!! Thanks for listening! Remember to offer topics and feedback to us at [email protected].
The Eucharistic Table
April 14, 2018 02:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBOn this podcast, Pastor Dan and Wendy Farone discuss the Lutheran take on communion. We address questions such as 'What are all of those coverings that you use over the wine chalice?" and "Do we really eat his body and drink his blood?" or "How old do you have to be to participate in communion"? Pastor Dan explains the need to truly understand what is occurring while we participate in the taking of the Sacrament.
How to Write a Sermon
March 26, 2018 02:00 - 41 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this episode Pastor Dan Smail and Wendy Farone discuss the process through which a pastor goes in order to create a sermon. There is lots of research to be done including reading a variety of biblical interpretations, reading commentaries, and then connecting the findings into a coherent message to be shared with an awaiting congregation. Multiply that times 52 weeks in a year, holidays, weddings and funerals and that's a lot of writing and preaching!
Saints and Lent Madness
February 16, 2018 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.13 MBWhat are saints? Why doesn't Lutheran tradition focus on saints like other traditions? In this episode, Pastor Dan Smail and Wendy Farone talk about Saints such as Francis of Assisi and how Lutheran tradition honors their work.
Bible Journaling
February 15, 2018 03:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this podcast, Pastor Dan Smail and Wendy Farone chat with Katie Harley about Bible Journaling. Kate discusses how one can engage with Scripture by creating your own version of the age-old practice of illustration and lettering within the margins of your bible. It's for all (e.g. men, women, and kids) to become more engaged with the Word.
Lent More Than Giving Up Chocolate
February 10, 2018 03:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this podcast, Pastor Dan Smail and Wendy Farone, chat about the Lenten Season including the 3 disciplines of almsgiving, fasting, and prayer. You will find out where churches get the ashes for Ash Wednesday and whether giving up chocolate is the way to go!
The Goal of Prayer
January 18, 2018 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this episode, Pastor Dan Smail and member, Wendy Farone, discuss the ELCA view of what prayer is, why we pray, types of prayer and some common phrases used in Lutheran prayer.