Prince of Peace Podcast

What, to an American Christian, is the Fourth of July

(Angela Denker) How to celebrate the Fourth of July this week while rejecting the lies of Christian Nationalism - and remembering the lessons of the theology of the Cross
Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1-5, 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, Mark 6:1-13
Song: Life of the Party by Maybe
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The Right Thing

(Chad Brekke) Lutherans love to focus on God’s grace rather than what is often called “works righteousness.” But what about becoming a better, more compassionate and caring person? Should I even try? Let's walk right into this tension together and look around!
Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-13, Romans 6:1-11
Song: Bigboys by Ingrid Witt
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Laugh, Endure, Do

(Angela Denker) Churches tend to recognize Mother’s Day more than Father’s Day. On this Father’s Day, we step away from the “Hallmark holiday” and commercial ideas about “dad,” to look at three Bible texts that lift up aspects of a God of fatherly love, remembering that father figures aren’t limited to biological dads or even one particular gender.
Scripture: Psalm 100, Romans 5:1-8, Matthew 9:35-10:8
Song: Nocturnal Sun by At The End of Times, Nothing
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Be You

(Katie Rykal, Riley Ping, Grace LaTourelle) As we gather to celebrate our graduating High School Seniors, we hear their words, their stories and bless them as they step out on their own. Whether they are heading to college, tech school, directly into the workforce, or taking some time to figure things out, we will send them out with the reminder that we, as a Church, will always be there for them. Seniors, let your lights shine so others may see your good works and glorify your God in heaven.
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, 1 Timothy 4:12, Matthew 28:16-20
Song: Satellite Call cover by Amy Courts (Sara Bareilles)
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How Majestic

(Angela Denker) On Holy Trinity Sunday, we have the opportunity to step back and try to see the world through God’s eyes. Creation - including us - is still endowed with majesty, beauty, and grace. And still, we are reminded that God’s power functions very differently than the world’s power, which is why we worship a Triune God.
Scripture: Psalm 8
Song: Evergreen Fields by Tape Machines
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Going Public

(Chad Brekke) Many of us are intimidated or shamed even by the thought of living out our Christian faith in public. Discouraged because we may not feel “qualified or equipped”, and shamed because we feel like we should probably be more open and honest about our beliefs. I think there is some really Good News for all of us this Pentecost Sunday!
Scripture: Acts 2:1-21
Song: Last Odyssey by ELFL
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Look Around

(Natalia Terfa) We don’t often spend much time in the story of the Ascension - but I love the moment when Jesus has disappeared from their sight and they keep standing there looking up, hoping that he might come back. Change his mind? It can be so easy to look at the wrong place and hope we see Jesus - but no worries, the angels have some truth to share with us at this moment. 
Scripture: Acts 1:6-14
Song: Goodbye Earth by Sum Wave
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In Polite Company

(Chad Brekke) Have you ever had a stranger start asking you questions about your belief in God? Or even worse, has anyone ever cornered you to find out which candidate you plan to vote for? It is considered common courtesy to stay away from these two topics in polite company. I guess St. Paul did not get the memo. Today he goes straight to these topics right in the middle of the public square!
Scripture: Acts 17:22-34
Song: Drone Views by The Big Let Down
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Living Stones

(Natalia Terfa) Peter “the rock” teaches and preaches to his audience about being living stones, very intentionally connecting them to the story of Jesus. These words are for us on this day as well, as we wonder together what it means to be a living stone in the church of God. 
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Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10
Song: Perfect Match by Tape Machines
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I know you are but what am I?

(Chad Brekke) The image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd is one of the most beloved metaphors in scripture. But where does that leave you? Should you accept being thought of as one of the sheep? Should you try to be something more or better than that? Is getting lost inevitable?
Scripture: John 10:1-10
Song: Make U Mine by Dasloe
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