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Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
We believe that God is the author and sustainer of all life. We also know it can be hard to speak about the intrinsic value of life, health and the family when it feels like the world is trying to drown us out. We’re right here beside you. In this podcast of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Life, Health and Family Ministries, we’re coming alongside one another as a community of Christ’s redeemed people. Together we’ll explore life, health and family issues in a way that honors our heavenly…
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- 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…
- 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…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S3Ep3. The State of the Family Estate | Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller
To call the family an “estate” may sound dated, but it turns out that Luther’s theology on the three estates is perhaps more timely than ever. What does Luther…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S3Ep2. Family by Blood or Water | Dr. Dave Rueter
What’s it mean to be in a family these days? Are blood relations what decide family ties? How does Jesus shake up our understanding of family and broaden its…
- 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…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S2Ep6. Pornography: A Broken Vision for Sex | Daniel Weiss
Pornography isn’t all that bad, is it? This is the lie that culture is telling and our children’s peers are pushing. Listen as guest Daniel Weiss and Steph…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S2Ep5. A Christian Response to LGBTQ+ | Rev. Brian Barlow
What is a compassionate Christian response to people within the LGBTQ+ community? Rev. Brian Barlow joins Steph to talk about the Church’s role in bringing…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S2Ep4. From Gay Bars to Jesus | Rev. Brian Barlow
Having once lived in the gay community, guest Rev. Brian Barlow shares his story of self-discovery and re-discovery and how Jesus changes everything. Bio…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S2Ep3. Transgenderism in Teens & Adolescents | Dr. Beverly Yahnke
What does it mean to identify as Trans today? What seems to be behind the trend in the growing number of teens and adolescents who identify as transgender? How…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S2Ep2. Male & Female By Design | Dr. Joel Biermann
Is sex a social construct, or is a person created male and female by design? Concordia Seminary professor Dr. Joel Biermann lays the groundwork for a biblical…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S2Ep1. Is Sexuality Really That Big of a Deal? | Deaconess Dr. Tiffany Manor & Steph Neugebauer
Why do Christians care so much about issues around sexuality? Isn’t it a private matter? Listen as Tiffany and Steph introduce the “why” behind this season and…
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S2Ep0. Special Announcement for This Fall!
You won’t want to miss this short but sweet episode! Learn about LCMS Life Ministry at lcms.org/life, and email us at friendsforlife@lcms.org. Not all the…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep59. A Refuge for Refugees | Rev. Chris & Kelly Asbury
How does the Church care for refugees? How are all believers like strangers in a strange land? How can Christians support the sojourners among us, particularly…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep58. Friends in Real Life: An Adoption Journey Part II | Dr. Tim & Rebekah Janke
Adoption is a journey filled with hope, longing, and sometimes heartbreak. Tim and Rebekah Janke join us for a second time to share an update on their journey…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep57. Luther on Mental Illness | Dr. Stephen Saunders
Tiffany is joined by special guest, Dr. Stephen Saunders, to talk about the stigmatization of mental illness within the church - in both the past and the…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep56. An Intro to Reproductive Bioethics | Rev. Dr. Kevin Voss
Dr. Kevin Voss, Director of the Center for Bioethics at CUW, joins Tiffany and Steph to talk about the field of bioethics and how our Lutheran theology helps…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep55. A Peaceful Approach to Sidewalk Advocacy | Lauren Muzyka & Nate Robertson
Tiffany is joined by Lauren Muzyka and Nate Robertson of Sidewalk Advocates for Life to talk about SAFL’s impact on families across the country through their…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep54. Simple Habits for Marital Happiness | Rev. Dr. Randy Schroeder
What couple doesn’t want a happy marriage? Surely every husband and wife get married hoping to have a healthy and ever-growing happy marriage, yet quickly find…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep53. What Should I Look for in a Christian Counselor? | Rev. Dr. Richard Marrs
It can be hard enough to seek the counsel of a professional psychologist, let alone find one that can speak to your specific struggles with good and true…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep52. Full House: The Blessings of a Large Family | Zach & Dawn Schnare
With 8 children at home and another on the way, Zach and Dawn Schnare have a lot on their plate! Even so, they find time to sit down with Steph to talk about…
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S1Ep51. Abortion Exceptions | Kristi Hofferber
Are there certain cases where abortion really is the best option? Should we allow for certain “exceptions,” even while maintaining our pro-life stance? What if…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep50. A Celebration of God’s Gift of Life with Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge | The Ladies of Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge
Prepare to laugh as you join Steph, Tiffany, and our favorite fun-loving group of four women, known to many as the Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge! On this, our 50th…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep49. The Divine Service Speaks Life | Rev. Dr. Matthew Durance
Join Tiffany and guest Rev. Dr. Matthew Durance as they discuss the rich theology of life within the Divine Service and how our Lutheran liturgy is overflowing…
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S1Ep48. Life Together: The “With” Way | Rev. Dr. Tyler Arnold
Pastor Tyler Arnold joins Steph to talk about the vital role that visitation plays in the life of the Christian community. Author of the recent release…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep47. A Father’s Perspective on Miscarriage | Rev. Caleb Weight
Pastor Caleb Weight joins Steph to bring comfort, hope, and honesty to the conversation of miscarriage and mourning from a father’s perspective. In this…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep46. Praying for Dear Life | Renee Gibbs
We talk about all sorts of life issues on Friends for Life. In this episode, we use this time to talk about taking these issues to our Lord in prayer. Prayer…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep45. Light & Life | Rev. Andrew Jones
Pastor Andrew Jones, author of Ten Questions to Ask Every Time You Read the Bible, joins Steph to talk about Epiphany – the season in the church year that asks…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep44. Life Ministry on the College Campus | Nicole Chappell
Concordia University Chicago student Nicole Chappell joins Tiffany and Steph to talk about the endless opportunities for college students to get involved with…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep43. The Incarnation: Christ’s Life, Our Life | Rev. Sean Daenzer
What does Christ’s Incarnation mean for us? How does Jesus Christ in human flesh hollow our own human flesh? How does a pre-born Christ in Mary’s womb change…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep42. Toward a Pro-Life City | Rev. Dr. Leonard Payton
Recent statistics show that more than half of the U.S. population is concentrated in 52 of the largest metropolitan areas. Statistics also lean toward some of…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep41. What’s a Wife to Do? | Deaconess Rosie Adle & Rebekah Curtis
Sister duo Rebekah and Rosie, co-authors of Ladylike, join Steph to talk about the vocation of wife. This episode includes the good (the blessings that flow…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep40. When the Caregiver Needs Care | Dr. Kim Marxhausen
In this episode, guest Dr. Kim Marxhausen talks about the special kinds of burden and stress that caregiving places on the caregiver and how the Church is best…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep39. Life under the Cross | Rev. Robert Zagore
What does it mean to be a “theologian of the cross?” Martin Luther gave the Church this language to rightly confess the paradox of Christ’s revelation of…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep38. Christian Meets World | Dr. Joel Biermann
Seminary professor Dr. Joel Biermann provides a field guide for navigating culture, society, and politics as a Christian. Beginning with Luther’s theology of…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep37. One Body, Many Parts – Disabilities and the Body of Christ | Rev. Kevin Loughran & Penny Loughran
Join Steph and Tiffany, along with father-daughter duo, Pastor Kevin Loughran and Penny Loughran, as they talk about what it means for the church to care for…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep36. Baptism and Birth – Childbirth as a Reflection of Baptism | Dr. Deb Grime
Dr. Deb Grime, an OB/GYN, joins Steph to talk about childbirth, baptism, and the theological connections between the two. How does such a physical experience…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep35. An International Look at Life Issues: Conversations with a Missionary | Jamielynn Tinkey Flores, RN
It’s easy to think of life issues just in terms of our local, national level...but what about across our home’s borders - on an international level? Are life…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep34. Serving the Younger Generation: An End Goals Crossover | Rev. Mark Kiessling & Julianna Shults, DCE
Join us for a special crossover episode with Friends for Life and End Goals! Steph is joined by End Goals’ hosts, Rev. Mark Kiessling & DCE Julianna Shults to…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep33. Two Guys Take Over: A Discussion on Male Friendship | Rev. Jeff Hemmer
Welcome to our first ever episode TAKEOVER! Steph hands the host mic off to her husband Pastor Kirk Neugebauer, who is joined by Pastor Jeff Hemmer, author of…
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S1Ep32. Caring for Aging Parents | Cheryl Magness
Cheryl Magness joins Steph and Tiffany to talk about her decade’s long journey of serving as primary caregiver for her aging mother. Listener - whether you’re…
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S1Ep31. Loving Children through Foster Care | Rev. Hans & Katie Fiene
The Church and Christian families are called to care for children of all ages – including those in the womb and outside of the womb. Join Steph and guests…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep30. The Floor Is Yours: The Catechism as a Framework for Life | Rev. Dr. John Pless
In this installment of our ongoing segment, The Floor is Yours, Steph hands over the floor to Rev. Dr. John Pless, as he discusses how Luther’s Small Catechism…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep29. You Don’t Have to Walk Alone: What It Means to Have a Christian Mentor | Darcy Paape
What does it mean to be part of a bigger story? What does it feel like to have someone listen to you as you work through your own story? Join Steph and guest…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep28. Living with Endometriosis | Lena Scamman
How is our Lord present, even in suffering? Is His grace sufficient, even when pain occurs every day, year after year, for decades? Dear sister in Christ, Lena…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep27. The Roles & Blessings of Baptism Sponsors | Dcs. Erin Bauer, Gwen Zagore, Dcs. Dr. Tiffany Manor
If you’re baptized, if you have baptism sponsors, if you are a sponsor, then this episode is FOR YOU! Ever wonder what the difference is between a godparent…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep26. Surely He Has Borne Our Griefs | Deaconess Pamela Boehle-Silva, R.N.
Deaconess Pamela Boehle-Silva joins host Steph Neugebauer to share about mercy and love for an aging parent, as we follow the story of her mother’s health…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep25. Friends in Real Life: Parenting Twins with Autism | Rev. Sam & Olivia Pitsch
In this episode, Steph sits down with her friends in real life, Sam and Olivia Pitsch. Sam and Olivia have been blessed with three children, their eldest two…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep24. A Mothering Mindset | Dcs. Dr. Tiffany Manor & Mrs. Kris Freeman
Have you come across articles in a magazine or social media that don’t always paint motherhood in a positive light? What about headlines that speak about…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep23. What Is a Friend? | Kyla Rodriguez
With a show titled Friends for Life, we’d be remiss to complete our first season without addressing what it means to be a friend. Join Steph and friend Kyla…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep22. How the Gospel Impacts Health & Wellness | Rev. Todd Liefer
Previously, we’ve done a deep dive into the theology of the body and how the Christian should view their physical bodies in light of how God views the body. In…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep21. The National March for Life | Steph Neugebauer and The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge
You’ve seen it in the news: January 21, 2021, is the 39th annual March for Life, held both in our nation’s capital and in cities and towns around the country…
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S1Ep20. The Floor Is Yours: Abortion Restrictions | Dr. Donna Harrison
Welcome to our newest series – The Floor Is Yours...where we hand over the show to our GUEST and let them lead us in discussion on a current life issue. These…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep19. On Seeing Our Bodies As God Sees Them | Dr. John Kleinig
What do Christians believe about the body? And how does the body relate to the soul, and ultimately, our identity as people? Surely there’s more to us than our…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep18. Infant Loss & Miscarriage | Kristen Gregory
What are Christ’s promises for children lost in the womb? For children lost in infancy? Where is God in the midst of our greatest grief? Whether you have lost…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
Special — Prayer Service for Life at the LCMS International Center
LCMS Life Ministry offers a Prayer Service for Life at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis. Download the service folder for the Special Order of Vespers…
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S1Ep17. Immigrants as Neighbors | Dr. Leo Sánchez
Do you ever feel confused, concerned, overwhelmed by the immigration issue, whether locally or globally? Join Steph, her co-host Tiffany, and special guest…
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S1Ep16. The Abortion Conversation through the Decades | Cathie Humbarger
Since the ruling of Roe v. Wade, the abortion debate has changed in both everyday conversation and public argument. Guest Cathie Humbarger has dedicated her…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep15. The Vocation of Singleness | Deaconess Kim Bueltmann
Are you single? Are you married? No matter your answer, it’s worth tuning in, as special guest Deaconess Kim Bueltmann joins us to talk about singleness. Is…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep14. Race Relations & the Gospel | Rev. Roosevelt Gray
Racial division is a result of a sin-ridden world. Christ unites us once again under the cross and through the call of the Gospel. As a pro-life people of God…
- Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries
S1Ep13. Grieving Suicide | Rev. Peter Preus
September is National Suicide Awareness Month. Pastor Peter Preus understands both the gravity of grief and the deep feelings of disgrace attached to the death…