Article: Truth and Compassion for LGBTQ+ Individuals
In this article, Deaconess Emma Heinz discusses the Christian attitude toward members of the LGBTQ+ community: both the pitfalls Christians can fall into, and the balance of truth and compassion we are called to by God’s Word.
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.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S3Ep3. The State of the Family Estate | Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller
Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller talks about the archaic notion of the family as “estate” and how it has real bearing on modern families and civil society today.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S3Ep2. Family by Blood or Water | Dr. Dave Rueter
What do Law and Gospel have to do with fatherhood? Listen in as Steph is joined by her brother-in-law, Pastor Aaron Neugebauer, for this episode on fatherhood.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S3Ep1. Family Matters | Deaconess Dr. Tiffany Manor & Steph Neugebauer
In the beginning, God created the family. And it was good. Listen in as Steph and Tiffany talk about the importance of upholding the family as an institution created by God and why the family still matters.
Friends For Life: S1EP57 — Luther on Mental Illness | Dr. Stephen Saunders
Dr. Stephen Saunders to talks about the stigmatization of mental illness within the church and how Luther himself addressed matters of mental health.
Friends For Life: S1EP55 — A Peaceful Approach to Sidewalk Advocacy | Lauren Muzyka & Nate Robertson
Lauren Muzyka and Nate Robertson of Sidewalk Advocates for Life talk about SAFL’s impact on families across the country through their peaceful approach to advocacy on the sidewalks outside of abortion and abortion-referral facilities.
Article: Truth and Compassion for LGBTQ+ Individuals
In this article, Deaconess Emma Heinz discusses the Christian attitude toward members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Bible Study: Truth and Compassion for LGBTQ+ Individuals
This Bible study provides guidance and biblical testimony about how Christians should respond to gender and sexual identity issues.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S9Ep3. Benchmarks of Faith | Mark Cook
Learn how recognizing milestones and benchmarks in the faith leads to healthy spiritual development for children and adults alike!
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S9Ep2. What is Family Discipleship? | Rev. Dan Galchutt
Rev. Dan Galchutt talks about the privilege of parents to pass down the faith to their children, and how the setting of the home is a prime training ground for young believers.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S9Ep1. LCMS Family Ministry | Rev. Andy Becker
In this episode, Steph welcomes the newest co-host to Friends for Life — Rev. Andy Becker — as he shares his role with LCMS Family Ministry and introduces Season 9.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S8Ep4. Restoring Families | Amanda Douglas & Rev. Dr. Stephen Krenz
Amanda and Pastor Krenz join Steph to talk about caring for mothers of children in foster care.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S8 Ep3. Fostering & the Role of a CASA | Chalyce Deterding
Chalyce Deterding joins Steph to talk about the joys and challenges of being a foster parent, along with the unique role that she plays as a CASA.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S8 Ep2. The State of Foster Care | Dr. Thomas Engel
Dr. Thomas Engel joins Steph to talk about the concerns of children in child dependency.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S8 Ep1. Why We Care About Foster Care | Deaconess Dr. Tiffany Manor & Steph
Join Steph and Deaconess Dr. Tiffany Manor as they introduce this season’s topic surrounding foster care.
She Shall be Called Woman
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.
LCMS Guide to Supporting Foster Families
This guide provides a basic overview of the foster care system and the process of becoming foster parents.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S6Ep5. Protecting the Christian Conscience in the Civic Realm | Rev. Dr. Christopher Thoma
Rev. Dr. Christopher Thoma joins Steph to talk about the First Amendment, religious liberty, and protecting the Christian conscience in the civic realm.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S6Ep4. Tips for Talking to Kids About the Election | Rev. Noah & Becky Rogness
Rev. Noah and Becky Rogness join Steph to talk about how parents, teachers, and youth workers can talk to kids about the election.
