If you want to comfort a loved one who is dying, don’t pretend everything will be OK. Our comfort begins at the cross. We provide care to suffering people when we allow them their cries of forsakenness (see Psalm 22). We don’t have to pretty up dying with false hopes.
This Bible study and accompanying article cover the book of Jonah. Though Jonah is famous for his fish, he also provides an illuminating case study of depression and suicidal thought.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S5Ep6. Mental Health First Aid | Kelly Menke
Kelly Menke joins Tiffany and Steph to talk about being trained in Mental Health First Aid and ...
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S5Ep5. Can Unforgiveness Affect Mental Health? | Rev. Dr. Mark Rockenbach
Is there a link between forgiveness and mental well-being? Join Steph and Dr. Mark Rockenbach for a ...
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S5Ep4. Mental Health & Our Youth | Julianna Shults
Steph is joined by guest Julianna Shults to give a “state of the union” on the mental ...
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S5Ep.3 Building Resilient Minds | Dr. Belinda Karge & Dr. Kara Bratton
Dr. Karge and Dr. Bratton join Steph to talk about building mental resiliency in ourselves and in our young ...
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S5Ep2. 10 Top Tips to Improve Mental Health | Sarah Gulseth
Join Steph and guest Trevor Sutton as they discuss emerging advances in the world of biotechnology.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S5Ep1. The Church Cares about Mental Health
Join Steph and guest Trevor Sutton as they discuss emerging advances in the world of biotechnology.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S3Ep8. The Important Place of Elders within the Family | Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Robinson
Amidst a culture that disdains aging, how can the Christian family embrace the Scriptural call to honor the older generations and revere their wisdom? How can older people serve and mentor young people in both faith and life? Listen in as guest Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Robinson shares why old and young need each other.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S3Ep.7 Single ≠ Invisible | Rachel Morton – KFUO Radio
Where’s the place for singles when it seems the church is filled with families? How do single adults fit in to the larger family of faith? Join Steph and guest Rachel Morton as they talk about singleness, the propensity to feel invisible, and the family that exists beyond what is visible.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S3Ep6. Pro Tips for Parenting | Rev. Dr. Randy Schroeder
Parenting is hard…ever wish you had a guidebook for it? Dr. Randy Schroeder joins us to share the top takeaways from his book, Simple Habits for Effective Parenting. You won’t want to miss this!
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S3Ep5. Motherhood Matters | Kelly Liefer
A lot of motherhood involves learning from other mothers. Join Steph and her friend Kelly as they talk about the unique role that moms play in the family and why every part of motherhood – even the mundane, monotonous, and messy – matters.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S3Ep4. Fatherhood Matters | Rev. Aaron Neugebauer
Fathers are vital to families. Good fathers are an irreplaceable part of thriving societies. Looking for some tips on fatherhood? Want to know how you can encourage the dads in your life? Then listen in as family members Steph and Aaron talk about fatherhood.
A woman might find herself in a variety of roles throughout her lifetime. This booklet examines several roles and offers affirmation, encouragement and support through the lens of Christ and his unending grace and mercy.
Real and Abundant Life
What is life? What is its purpose? If God created us for life, why does it feel like so much of our existence is all about death? Read about the real and abundant life found only in God, the author of life Himself.
That They May Live
Assisted suicide and euthanasia isn’t the answer to suffering or a show of compassion. Delve into questions and see what God’s Word has to say.
That They May Have Life
Every life is valuable. Every life is carefully created by God, deeply loved by Him, and mercifully redeemed by Christ. Consider the importance of these simple truths and how they play out in day-to-day life in a fallen world.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S7Ep3. Human Trafficking: A Survivor’s Story | Keeya Vawar
Keeya Vawar shares her story of struggle and survival, as she herself was a victim of human trafficking.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S7Ep2. The Church’s Care for Victims of Human Trafficking | Rev. Scott Heitshusen
Join hosts Tiffany and Steph as they introduce our topic for Season 7 and help clarify the definition of human trafficking.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S7Ep1. What is Human Trafficking? | Deaconess Dr. Tiffany Manor & Steph Neugebauer
Join hosts Tiffany and Steph as they introduce our topic for Season 7 and help clarify the definition of human trafficking.
Jonah’s Desire to Die
This Bible study and accompanying article cover the book of Jonah. Though Jonah is famous for his fish, he also provides an illuminating case study of depression and suicidal thought.
Motherhood Under the Cross
Sometimes it feels like you are going it alone. Life can be hard. Mothering children is definitely hard. The ...
Organizations That Provide Resources For Adoption And Foster Care
This directory contains entities of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, LCMS Recognized Service Organizations, and additional organizations that provide resources related to adoption and foster care.
2023 LCMS Life Conference video presentations
The conference provided Lutherans with resources to faithfully proclaim what God’s Word teaches about life, health, marriage and family.
Friends For Life: S1EP56 — An Intro to Reproductive Bioethics | Rev. Dr. Kevin Voss
Dr. Kevin Voss talks about the field of bioethics and how our Lutheran theology helps us navigate the nuanced world of reproductive technology.
