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St. Paul Podcast
A vibrant faith community in Davenport, Iowa, St. Paul Lutheran Church runs a ministry that reaches across the country and outreach commitments that extend around the world.
Episodes
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Which Side of the Aisle? 10.25.26
Pastor Mark Niethammer preaches on division. We may often feel divided - from sports rivalries, to politics, and even which side of the aisle we sit at a…
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Transactional Love 10.18.26
Sarah Yotter preaches on transactions. God's love is not transactional, and neither should ours.
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Feeding Your Mind 10.11.26
Pastor Katy Warren preaches on consumption. We tend to spend a lot of time worrying about what we are eating or drinking; what we are consuming for our bodies…
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Choosing Why 10.4.26
Pastor Sara Olson-Smith preaches on why. "Jesus had a why of his own, of course, but his ultimate why was this desire to redeem and to bless and to save this…
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Showing Up 9.27.26
Sarah Yotter preaches on showing up. Often we feel like being a good person, friend, or family member is about some grand gestures. In reality, most people…
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A Thief of Joy 09.20.26
Pastor Katy Warren preaches on comparison. Too often we find ourselves comparing the many parts of our lives to others. Maybe the joy isn't in having more than…
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Running a Tab 9.13.26
Pastor Mark Niethammer preaches on debts. Most of us instinctually keep a running tab of who owes us something: money, time, maybe a favor, but Jesus teaches…
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Listen With Your Heart 9.6.26
Pastor Sara Olson-Smith preaches on listening. "There is no reconciliation, there is no healing unless there is listening. Listening, then, is at the heart of…
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Take It Easy 8.30.26
Pastor Mark Niethammer preaches on sacrifice. We all overextend sometimes, thinking we can "do it all". Give yourself a little grace. See the beauty that comes…
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Looking Back 8.23.26
Sarah Yotter preaches on foundations. Look back at where we came from. Not to see what is left behind, but to see what has been made.
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Stories with the Book Corner: Oh, Carrots!
Have you ever met someone who wants to be your friend when you think you'd rather be left alone? But knowing that person made you better in the long run?…
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Growing 8.16.26
Pastor Sara Olson-Smith preaches on growth. We never stop growing and changing. Even Jesus went through growth realizing God's love is for all. We can also…
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Stories with the Book Corner: Are you a cheeseburger?
Today, we meet a very hungry raccoon who makes the most unexpected friend — a tiny seed. Our raccoon friend is convinced this seed will grow into delicious…
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Riding Out the Storm 8.9.26
Pastor Mark Niethammer preaches on chaos. The chaos of our lives isn't for us to bear, at least not alone. With God, and the people God has placed in our…
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Stories with the Book Corner: Paletero Man
Join a young boy on a colorful summer adventure through his bustling neighborhood as he chases the familiar ring of the Paletero Man's bell. Do you know what…
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Miraculous Multiplication 8.2.26
Pastor Sara Olson-Smith preaches on multiplication. We may feel like we don't have much to contribute or share with others, but when we come together our small…
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Stories with the Book Corner: The Day the Crayons Quit
What if your crayons could talk? What do you think they would say? After today's story, you may never look at your crayons the same way again!
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Looking For Refuge, 7.26.2026
Pastor Katy Warren preaches on refuge. The kingdom of God refuses to shrink. In fact, it continues to grow, providing more space for all those who seek peace…
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Stories with the Book Corner: When God Made You
Today's story is about how special and unique each of you really are. This book reminds us that God made you exactly the way you're meant to be, with gifts and…
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Stories with the Book Corner: Robinson's New Thing
What's your favorite treasure? Today's story reminds us that sometimes our greatest treasures aren't things, but are the memories we make and the people we…
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Good Soil 7.12.26
Pastor Sara Olson-Smith preaches on growth. Seeds planted on rocky ground can't grow, but seeds planted in good soil grow roots. The same applies to our faith…
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Stories with the Book Corner: Don't Let Pigeon Drive the Bus
You're in for a very special treat today as Ms. Chris reads a story about a very persistent pigeon who just wants to DRIVE. THE. BUS! (Even though he's not…
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Prisoners of Hope
Sarah Yotter preaches on hope. Sometimes we can like captives of our hope. God's grace teaches us that we aren't being held back by our hope, but being guided…
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Stories with the Book Corner: I am stuck!
Welcome back to another summer of Stories with the Book Corner! What do you do when you get stuck? Let's go along on a journey with turtle who is just plain…
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Welcome In 6.28.26
Pastor Katy Warren preaches on welcoming. Being welcoming to others is more than just saying "welcome". Our actions and words beyond a greeting are more…
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Family Dynamics 6.21.26
Pastor Mark Niethammer preaches on family. We can strive for a family of peace, but shouldn't get complacent by not improving our own family dynamics.
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Pass It On 6.14.26
Pastor Sara Olson-Smith preaches on compassion. God continuously gives us his compassion; now it is our turn to pass that compassion on to the world.
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A Seat At The Table 6.7.26
Sarah Yotter preaches on invitation. Just as God invites us to be a part of his grace, we should strive to invite others to join with us in all things.
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Strong Foundations 5.31.26
Pastor Mark Niethammer preaches on foundations. Building our lives on strong foundations is important, but it is just as important to remember when those…
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You Could Miss It 5.24.26
Pastor Mark Niethammer preaches on fear. While we may be fearful of what is going on in the world, or in our lives, it is important to not close ourselves off…
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Retracing Jesus' Steps 5.17.26
Pastor Sara Olson-Smith preaches on retracing. Retracing Jesus' steps isn't just looking and admiring His actions but using them to guide our own.
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Loving others, 5.10.2026
Pastor Katy Warren preaches on love. Loving others can take many forms: from finding a lonely monkey a friend, to acts of service for a coworker, our own acts…
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Seeing Jesus in others, 5.3.2026
Maddy Tyler preaches on seeing Jesus. Jesus shows up in unexpected ways through the people in our lives. Whether it's in an elevator, out on the road, or at a…
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Not a crumb, 4.26.2026
Sara Olson-Smith preaches on abundant life. Abundant life isn't about everything going perfectly, but about truly living — relaxing, playing, and experiencing…
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Walking together, 4.19.2026
Katy Warren preaches on hope. We've all hoped for things that didn't turn out the way we planned. As we walk through grief, frustration, and confusion, God…
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Beyond the mold, 4.12.2026
Sarah Yotter preaches on doubt. Jesus meets us where we are, not where we think we should be. Like any true relationship, faith holds both confidence and…
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Little Bird and Jesus on the road to Emmaus
Guess what? It’s still Easter on the podcast! That’s right – there are still more stories of Jesus visiting his friends on that first Easter day. While…
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Easter Sunday, 4.5.2026
Mark Niethammer preaches on Easter Sunday. Nostalgia pulls us toward simpler times — toward safety, toward music and stories we know by heart — because that's…
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Little Bird and Jesus with Thomas and his friends
Did you think you wouldn’t be hearing much from Little Bird after Easter? Well, she has more stories to share! These are the stories of those times when the…
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Little Bird and Jesus in the Garden
Happy Easter, podcast listeners! A particularly amazing thing happens in today’s episode. Little Bird’s best friend Jesus died just three days ago and while…
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Little Bird and Jesus on Golgotha
Today’s episode is a sad one. There are some scary and hard things but there is also lots of good and love. Our story begins on the same evening as the Last…
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Little Bird and Jesus and the Last Supper
On this Maundy Thursday, Little Bird shares a very special meal with Jesus and the disciples. And before that meal, Jesus does something a little different but…
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Living for others, 3.29.2026
Sara Olson-Smith preaches on Palm Sunday. Jesus chose humility over power — a donkey, not a warhorse — because his victory could only come through love, not…
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Little Bird and Jesus at a Palm Parade
On today's episode, Little Bird adds another new friend to the story. This time, it's a donkey! Little Bird, Jesus, and their new donkey friend are part of a…
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Surprise!, 3.22.2026
Katy Warren preaches on surprise. As adults, we rarely experience genuine surprise — we're creatures of habit who know what to expect, and the familiar can…
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In the clouds, 3.15.2026
Mark Niethammer preaches on perspective. Perspective changes everything. Two people can look at the same cloud and see two completely different images. Grace…
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You matter, 3.8.2026
Sara Olson-Smith preaches on mattering. Every human being has a deep need to matter — to feel valued and to know their life has purpose and meaning. Yet many…
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In the shelter of God, 3.1.2026
Maddy Tyler preaches on trust. Being "born again" is not a rebirth but a spiritual transformation. John 3:16 reveals God's plan — sending Jesus to live, die…
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Lead us not into temptation, 2.22.2026
Katy Warren preaches on temptation. Sometimes temptation isn't a clear line we knowingly cross — it's a slow, subtle drift that pulls us away from our center…
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Spread love like glitter, 2.15.2026
Sara Olson-Smith preaches on God’s love. Jesus is God's glory packaged in human form—making the invisible God visible to us. God's presence isn't reserved for…
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Ready or not, 2.8.2026
Mark Niethammer preaches on showing up. You are salt and light—preserving life, revealing truth, enabling growth—but only when shared with others. Jesus calls…
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Live different, 2.1.2026
Katy Warren preaches on the Beatitudes. In the midst of chaos, what it would mean if we embraced a radically different way of living—one defined not by…
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A blanket of love, 1.25.2026
Sara Olson-Smith preaches on the power of God. Rather than worldly strength, God's true power lies in the willingness to suffer and die for others—the ultimate…
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Come and see, 1.18.2026
Maddy Tyler preaches on Jesus’ invitation to us. We all search for something to fulfill our lives and give us direction when we're lost. With just three…
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Less ‘me,’ more ‘we,’ 1.11.2026
Mark Niethammer preaches on community. Our society often forgets that we were made for community, not division. While God established the world through calls…
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In the beginning, 1.4.2026
Katy Warren preaches on beginnings. Beginnings shape what follows, which is why many people feel pressure at the start of a new year. If we remind ourselves…
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Little Bird and Jesus: Little Bird and the wise men
Happy New Year! This week, we find Little Bird just where we left off - the stable in Bethlehem. On this day, some astounding new visitors arrive, bringing…
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God's still with us, 12.28.2025
Maddy Tyler preaches on redemption. God's love for humanity remains constant across all generations, even when we forget that divine kindness extends to…
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Little Bird and Jesus: Little Bird and the sheperds
Last week's episode ended with Little Bird waking up to a most peculiar sound. What could that sound have possibly been? This week, Little Bird meets a very…