Recommended Resources on Sexuality and Gender
This Bible study provides guidance and biblical testimony about how Christians should respond to gender and sexual identity issues.
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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.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S9Ep5. Family is Foundational | Rev. Dr. Todd Biermann
Rev. Dr. Todd Biermann joins Andy and Steph to talk about why family is so important in Christian theology.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S9Ep4. Family Ministry & Intergenerational Community | Deborah Jurchen
In this episode, our guest Deb Jurchen talks about the importance of intergenerational connectedness as it relates to family ministry in churches and homes.
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.