Katie Koplin

  1. Brainstorming and Excitement for 2022

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    12/31/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    In this episode, Gretchen and Katie talk about all the projects they have in the works. From speaking engagements, a book on patience, a book on motherhood, and perhaps a children's book?
    Brainstorming and Excitement for 2022

  2. The God Who Keeps His Promises

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    12/24/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    Merry Christmas
    The God Who Keeps His Promises

  3. Proclamation, Practicality, and Personalization

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    12/16/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    We are excited to have one of Gretchen's pastors, Rev. Dale Hexum, on this episode to talk more about sermons. We ask him about the preaching philosophy he works within, and what to look for in a sermon.
    Proclamation, Practicality, and Personalization

  4. Pedestals, Personalities, and Nostalgia

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    12/10/21
    2 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    We kept Rev. Tim Koch on for one more episode, as we expand the conversation from "what makes a sermon" from last week, to some of the struggles with both pastors and parishioners.
    Pedestals, Personalities, and Nostalgia

  5. The Sermon as Food

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    12/03/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    In a world where sermons can be downloaded from any church at the touch of a button, it's easy to follow "celebrity pastors" pastors who are outside your denomination, pastors who don't even know you.
    The Sermon as Food

  6. Faith Without Works is Dead

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    11/17/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik | Bob Hiller
    As we are continuing our "verses taken out of context" episodes, we are honored to have Rev. Bob Hiller, author of "Christ in the Straw" to help us understand James 2:26.
    Faith Without Works is Dead

  7. All Things and Abraham

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    11/12/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    We are discussing "I can do all things through Christ" in context of the rest of the passage, and then we discuss the story of Abraham sacrificing Isaac (rather... not sacrificing him) and whether or not Christians are called to sacrifice. Is that what this passage is talking about?
    All Things and Abraham

  8. Be Still, Not Lukewarm

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    11/04/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    Gretchen and Katie start to tackle out of context verses. These verses are commonly quoted, whether they are from signs, devotionals, motivational talks, or conversation, but without the context that makes sense of them.
    Be Still, Not Lukewarm

  9. Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid.

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    10/29/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    There has been a lot of calls to fear lately in our world. As alarming things happen in every news cycle, and fear feels like the responsible thing to do, Katie and Gretchen talk about how the opposite of fear isn't apathy, it's hope.
    Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid.

  10. On the Road with Gretchen and Katie

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    10/21/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    Gretchen and Katie have been on the road, in the midst of harvest, and have collected the best highlights of the recent 1517 conference in Las Vegas.
    On the Road with Gretchen and Katie

  11. The Purpose of the Church

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    10/06/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    In a culture that talks about making everything bigger, better, stronger, and more streamlined, it's easy for the church to get sucked into that discussion. As we think about that discussion, we wanted to give a down home look at what is the purpose or function of the church?
    The Purpose of the Church

  12. Mortification of Sin

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    09/29/21
    3 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    We had 2 different listeners ask us: what does mortification of sin, also known as mortification of the flesh look like? In this episode, we talk about where this term came from, and what it means.
    Mortification of Sin