Podcast by Sonja and Lexy
23 December 2025
Merry Christmas! May the peace of God be upon you this season as you remember the coming of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
In this episode, Sonja, Lexy, Kim, and Sally-Anne sit down and talk about the year that has been, the year that is coming, and what they have learnt in between. They share some of their favourite Christmas traditions and read out and respond to some entries from listeners. Lexy also shares the gift of a Christmas whinge and Kim ends the episode with a beautiful Christmas reading and prayer. Enjoy!
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). - Matthew 1:23
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01 December 2025
In this episode, Altamira Noble, Dianne Steele, and Lucy Jacobson share their experiences of moving their families internationally in response to changes within the Lutheran Church of Australia. They discuss the role of Scripture and personal conviction in their decision-making process and give us a glimpse into the spiritual and emotional preparation involved in uprooting their lives and starting over in a new country.
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10 November 2025
Carolyn Berry is a retired seamstress living in South Australia. As a young woman in the 1970’s, Carolyn enrolled in the Australian deaconess training program with the hopes of becoming a deaconess in the Lutheran church.
In this episode, Carolyn shares her experience training to be a deaconess and talks about her hopes for the future of deaconesses in Australia. She also shares her love of ecclesiastical sewing and sends an encouraging message to young women who want to serve more intentionally in their home congregations.
SHOWNOTES
Lutheran Hour Ministries
https://www.lhm.org/
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20 October 2025
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
Jesus 4 Generations
https://jesus4generations.com/
Annalyn’s Recommendations
“Toxic Empathy” by Allie Beth Stuckey
Richard Wurmbrand
Creation Ministries
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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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29 September 2025
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
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08 September 2025
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.
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Creative Word Fellowship:
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