Here She Stands

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Podcast by Sonja and Lexy

Here She Stands

Welcome to Here She Stands, the podcast where Lutheran women from across Australia come together as a community, sharing stories and testifying to God’s goodness. We do this so that when the tribulations of this world come knocking, each woman can hold firm to the Word of God and confidently say, “Here I stand, I can do no other.”
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Latest episodes

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20 October 2025

Episode #44 Turning Ordinary Moments into Opportunities to Share the Gospel with Annalyn Russell

Jesus on the Road is an Australian blog and podcast hosted by Annalyn Russell. In this episode, Annalyn talks about why she started Jesus on the Road, what it is all about, and how she turns ordinary moments into opportunities to share the good news of Jesus Christ.

Jesus on the Road

https://jesusontheroad.com/

Jesus 4 Generations

https://jesus4generations.com/

Annalyn’s Recommendations

“Toxic Empathy” by Allie Beth Stuckey

https://www.amazon.com.au/Toxic-Empathy-Progressives-Christian-Compassion/dp/0593541944/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37LPAC995MMBO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9jE9bWNLV5O8VPFAdR8oAW-E-Tl0RKkwt4eUZq5oBijmazhuU_yaa3bA-hYyvp4nzmbb40yJUQDV_r4SYUCscf2kqpfW3xtmn7u8BMaqUlfCc-MdAIWH5sB_mpjEp3VqXZgkWuMrgiuWHbRWOInkOIdR9ZL4pvSuIqIIx97m4vUFZAAx2vLYXwPRyIsGetLtV87fuFH75G1GQB3XIdN2jf5TD5iRLm5KOR4macU-T7bas_SWanBx014YDHe5S2ybrqNM9SDXMoQ35Yl6l-HAbOjsieTEnlGOgQMJ9MgTH4w.QdtCk3289T2WSLI_5h1psJpZPCGdlLRTTkZKbPDBHJ0&dib_tag=se&keywords=toxic+empathy&qid=1750850515&sprefix=toxic+empathy%2Caps%2C488&sr=8-1

Richard Wurmbrand

https://www.amazon.com.au/s?k=richard+wurmbrand&crid=2KW12Y1FMRSG7&sprefix=richard+wurmbran%2Caps%2C353&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

Creation Ministries

https://creation.com/

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Lutheran Ladies' Retreat on Prayer

Hosted by the Lutheran Mission - Australia, Toowoomba Region

14th -16th November, 2025

Lutheran Heights Youth Camp in Coolum, Queensland

To register or to find out more, you can email Heather at heavand@gmail.com or phone Katy on 0428 974 157.

Registrations close at the end of October.

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FIND HERE SHE STANDS

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29 September 2025

Episode #43 Serving Together as Pastor and Deaconess with Matthias Prenzler and Kathleen Mills

Pastor Matthias Prenzler and Deaconess Kathleen Mills are a pastor/deaconess ministry team who serve at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Shepparton, Victoria. In this conversation, they discuss their independent, yet complimentary offices, and answer questions about their professional relationship and how they make it work.

REGISTER FOR SHE PRAYS 2025

https://cwfellowship.net/she-prays/

HERE SHE STANDS

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08 September 2025

Episode #42 Reflections on Prayer and Studying at Concordia, St. Louis with Kimberley Pfeiffer

Kimberley Pfeiffer is the blog manager and writer for Here She Stands. In October 2025, she will be a guest speaker at the She Prays Women’s Retreats in South Australia and Victoria. This episode will give you a glimpse into what Kimberley has been up to since returning to Australia in 2024, as well as what she enjoyed most about her studies at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis.

Find out more or register for a She Prays Women’s Retreat:

https://hereshestands.online/she-prays-womens-retreat/

Creative Word Fellowship:

https://cwfellowship.net/

HERE SHE STANDS

Listen Here- https://hereshestandspodcast.alitu.com/1?order=newest

Facebook: - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091391019981

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Website - https://hereshestands.online/

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18 August 2025

Episode #41 Exploring Poetry and How It Can Teach the Faith with Lisa Cooper

Lisa Cooper is a poet and writer from Ithaca, New York. In this episode she talks about her new poetry book, Hasty Corporeal Ink, which was published in November 2024.

Lisa also delves into many poetry-related topics, including the different poetic forms she uses in her book and how Christians use poetry to teach the faith. She also treats us by reading aloud a selection of her poems. Enjoy!

Purchase ‘Hasty Corporeal Ink’

https://www.amazon.com.au/Hasty-Corporeal-Ink-Lisa-Cooper-ebook/dp/B0DNGDZ9YC

Lisa’s Website

https://www.lkcooper.com/about.html

Recommended Lutheran Poets

Madelyn Rose Craig - https://madelynrosecraig.com/

Alexander Ogden - https://substack.com/@theundergroundseminarian

Listen to Flame

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQ9zxHXES05sJ0RigMvCrQ

FIND HERE SHE STANDS

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28 July 2025

Episode #40 Singing the Faith with Sandra Rhein

Sandra Rhein is an LCMS deaconess and sacred music educator from Indiana, USA. In October 2025, she will be coming to Australia to be a guest speaker at the She Prays Women’s Retreats. These retreats are a collaboration between Creative Word Fellowship and Here She Stands and will be held in both Victoria and South Australia.

Listen in as Sandra shares a little bit about herself, her work, and her passion for the Lutheran hymnal. She will also give us a sneak peak into what she will be teaching at the retreats.

Find out more or register for a She Prays Retreat:

https://cwfellowship.net/she-prays/

Find our more about Creative Word Fellowship:

https://cwfellowship.net/

Find Here She Stands

Listen Here- https://hereshestandspodcast.alitu.com/1?order=newest

Facebook: - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091391019981

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Website - https://hereshestands.online/

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09 June 2025

Here We Stand - Together

Donation Link: https://hereshestands.online/donate/

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