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.”

Latest episodes

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21 October 2024

Episode #31 The Value of a Confessional Lutheran Education with Kaitlyn Raynor

Kaitlyn Raynor is a primary school teacher from Queensland and a convert to Lutheranism. In this episode she talks about the value of a confessional Lutheran education, as well as the challenges she and her husband have faced since becoming Lutherans.

RESOURCES

Luther’s Small Catechism

https://www.cph.org/luthers-small-catechism-with-explanation-2017-edition

Treasury of Daily Prayer

https://www.cph.org/treasury-of-daily-prayer-regular-edition?srsltid=AfmBOopoR1YFW9Uh46WScciMg06UrqN0v-tqhLw8fVpctIWSOP17G1wp

Explanation of the Lord’s Prayer

https://wolfmueller.net/the-psalter-and-the-lords-prayer/

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07 October 2024

Episode #30 Trusting God One Step at a Time with Coralie Pietsch

Coralie Pietsch is originally from South Australia, but has been living in the USA since mid-2023. She is married to Dr. Stephen Pietsch, who serves as an associate professor at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri.

Coralie shares her story of growing up in the Lutheran church, meeting Stephen, and learning to trust God during times of uncertainty.

RESOURCES

Complete audio Bible read by David Suchet:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx_65lT1pUc&list=PLs0kYUO87ryQ58A2PZGnrHd4Ie1zFPzbn

Issues, Etc. Podcast:

https://issuesetc.org/category/podcast/

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30 September 2024

MINI Q&A: Dr. Kleinig Answers Our Children's Questions About the Divine Service

Evie, Kimmy, Isabelle, and Malia send in their questions about the divine service for Dr. Kleinig to answer!

This mini Q&A was originally part of a larger episode we did with Dr. John Kleinig on the divine service. During the editing process, we decided to release it separately.

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23 September 2024

Episode #29 Meeting Christ in the Divine Service with Dr. John Kleinig

Before retiring from his position as a seminary professor, Dr. John Kleinig lectured on the liturgy for decades. In today's episode, he talks with us about what goes on in the divine service and how Jesus meets with us when we gather together for worship.

BIBLE VERSES

Exodus 20:8-11 - Keep the Sabbath day holy

Matthew 16:19 - Christ gives St. Peter the keys of the kingdom

Matthew 18:20 - Christ is present when two or three are gathered in His name

Matthew 28:5-6 The angel’s words to Mary at Christ’s empty tomb

Luke 10:16 - He who hears you, hears Me

Luke 22:27 - Christ is the One who serves

Luke - Road to Emmaus

John 1:14 - The Word (Christ) became flesh and dwelt among us

John - The resurrected Christ appears to the disciples

Hebrews 4:14-16 Jesus is our great high priest

WEBSITES

Dr. Kleinig’s Website - https://www.johnkleinig.com

BOOKS BY DR. KLEINIG

Grace Upon Grace: Spirituality for Today

https://www.cph.org/grace-upon-grace-spirituality-for-today

Wonderfully Made: A Protestant Theology of the Body

https://koorong.com/product/wonderfully-made-a-protestant-theology-of-the-body_9781683594673?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwyo60BhBiEiwAHmVLJY6ToU9iV-62ScuVNCeTGYwlyZZR8IY0hfJJuNbukfktHCfvvUlKeBoCOzsQAvD_BwE

Leviticus: Concordia Commentary

https://www.cph.org/leviticus-concordia-commentary

Hebrews: Concordia Commentary

https://www.cph.org/hebrews-concordia-commentary

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09 September 2024

Episode #28 Expressing the Lutheran Faith with Wanita Wood from Ad Crucem

In today’s episode, Lexy and Sonja are joined by Wanita Wood from Colorado, USA. Wanita and her husband Tim are the owners of Ad Crucem (https://www.adcrucem.com/), a store dedicated to making and selling confessional Lutheran items.

Listen in as Wanita shares her testimony of becoming Lutheran, how Ad Crucem began, and the importance of having a faith that goes beyond “mere expression” and lip service.

WEBSITES

Ad Crucem’s Blog

https://www.adcrucem.news/

Ecclesiastical Sewing - a store that creates and sells liturgical garments and linen

https://www.ecclesiasticalsewing.com/

RESOURCES

Free downloadable resources from Wanita’s church

https://www.trinitylutherandenver.com/resources/

Luther’s sermons read by Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller

https://wolfmueller.co/luthersermon/

That documentary Lexy watched about cathedrals

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS6E78hdsFo

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26 August 2024

Episode #27 How To Get Your Children Excited for Church with the Ready for Church Podcast

Ready for Church is a brand new Australian podcast hosted by father-daughter duo, Pastor Sam and Ruby. Each episode is aimed at helping Lutheran families prepare for the upcoming divine service by working through and explaining the lectionary readings.

In today’s episode, Pastor Sam and Ruby talk about why they started Ready For Church, how parents can foster a love for church in their children, whether children should attend Sunday School, and how getting ready for church should extend far beyond Sunday morning.

You can find the Ready for Church Podcast on all major podcasting platforms as well as YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@ReadyforChurchpodcast). If your children would like to send in a drawing or receive a shoutout in an upcoming Ready for Church Episode, they can email Ruby at readyforchurch.podcast@gmail.com.

You can also find Ready for Church on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564641092586

PODCASTS

Issues, Etc.

https://issuesetc.org/category/podcast/

ARTICLES

“Comfort For Those Tending to the Lord’s Littlest Sheep” by Keri Wolfmueller

https://wolfmueller.co/littlelambs/

“Worldview Is Formed by Age 13: Who’s Shaping Your Kids?” by Jen Oshman

https://www.jenoshman.com/jen-oshman-blog/n6pb5opplj5kaq12ihl4gahklx7oc1

BOOKS

“Mama Bear Apologetics” - Hilary Morgan Ferrer

Children’s worldview are set around 12-13 years - Chapter 1, pgs. 32-33

https://reformers.com.au/products/9780736976152-mama-bear-apologetics-empowering-your-kids-to-challenge-cultural-lies-ferrer-hillary-morgan?_pos=4&_sid=c310dab30&_ss=r

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