Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S12Ep4. Creed | Rev. Jesse Kueker
Pastor Jesse Kueker shares the story of his youngest son Creed, who received surgery in utero for a rare health condition. Creed’s life – both within the womb and after birth – continues to be a testament of God’s power and presence.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S11Ep6. Taking Offense | Cheryl Thompson
What happens to relationships when offenses are harbored and people become embittered? Licensed Professional Counselor Cheryl Thompson joins Andy and Steph to talk about how Christians are called to handle offenses within relationships.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S11Ep5. Lack of Trust | Rev. Dr. Lucas Woodford
People are becoming increasingly distrusting of others – even people in their own neighborhoods! Rev. Dr. Lucas Woodford joins Steph and Andy to talk about how the lack of trust in other people hurts our closest human relationships.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S11Ep3. Isolation | Rev. Brian Davies
In an ever-increasingly digitized world, isolation from true community has become the reality of many. God has a better vision for His people — a way of life that makes people members of each other through their connection to Christ. Listen in as Pastor Brian Davies talks about the Christian community as remedy for isolation.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S11Ep2. Loneliness | Rev. Dr. David Petersen
Recent statistics make a shocking claim: 1 in 2 U.S. adults report loneliness! What’s the remedy to loneliness and how do the people of God respond? Rev. Dr. David Petersen joins Steph and Andy to address the issue of loneliness.
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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: S10Ep.7 Christ’s Life for All Life | Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison
Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, takes some time during the Gathering to talk about Christ’s life and Christian love for all human life.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S10Ep6. The Art of Being Pro-Life | Kristen Clapper
Kristen Clapper is a local of New Orleans and share her passion for life in a creative way at the 2025 Gathering.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S10Ep3 Pastoral Care Life Issues | Rev. Jonathan Petzold
Rev. Jonathan Petzold shares how he delivers Christ’s hope and forgiveness to his people as they face very real life issues.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S10Ep2. A Youth’s Perspective | Jacob & Nora
Hear from a high school and university student about why LCMS Life Ministry is so important for youth!
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S10Ep1. Friends for Life at the LCMS Gathering | Grant Manor & Sam Freeman
Grant and Sam take the mic to New Orleans for the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering!
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S9Ep6. Men Matter in Family Ministry | Rev. Brandon Metcalf
Rev. Brandon Metcalf talks with Steph and Andy about his strategies for family ministry and why men play a vital role in the church and home.
