Author

  1. Life Together

    book
    07/30/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    Christian community is often described as the activity and programs going on at the church. Many people will join a church for the sake of having a tight knit community. But what does Christian community mean?
    Life Together

  2. Law and Gospel Parenting Part 2

    book
    12/31/20
    2 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    Gretchen and Katie wrap up their conversation on parenting, otherwise known as "calling a thing what it is." They talk about confession and absolution in the home and standing back when we try to take over the Holy Spirit's role.
    Law and Gospel Parenting Part 2

  3. Law and Gospel Parenting Part 1

    book
    12/23/20
    2 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    In this unusual episode, recorded in Gretchen's basement, getting interrupted by children too often, Gretchen and Katie talk about parenting.
    Law and Gospel Parenting Part 1

  4. Episode 4: Cinderella

    book
    04/24/19
    1 min
    By Cindy Koch
    On this episode we talk about Cinderella, the difference between circumstance and identity, God's gifts found in ordinary objects, and our longing for the "happily ever after" ending. We were inspired by an essay by J.R.R. Tolkien called “On Fairy Stories”. Ultimately, these fun stories stir up simple truths about ourselves, our God, and the greatest story we know in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
    Episode 4: Cinderella

  5. Episode 5: Jack and the Beanstalk

    book
    04/24/19
    1 min
    By Cindy Koch
    On this episode we recall the story Jack and the Beanstalk, discussing God's Kingdom and its perceived insignificance, also drawing connections from this fairy tale to the biblical account of David and Goliath. We were inspired by an essay by J.R.R. Tolkien called “On Fairy Stories”. Ultimately, these fun stories stir up simple truths about ourselves, our God, and the greatest story we know in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
    Episode 5: Jack and the Beanstalk

  6. Episode 6: Lion King

    book
    04/24/19
    1 min
    By Cindy Koch
    Join the conversation with Cindy Koch and her children in this six-part series involving select FAIRY TALES. On this episode we discuss the Lion King, recognizing sin and deceit in this world, but also finding hope for the happy ending promised to us in Christ. We were inspired by an essay by J.R.R. Tolkien called “On Fairy Stories”. Ultimately, these fun stories stir up simple truths about ourselves, our God, and the greatest story we know in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
    Episode 6: Lion King

  7. On Being the Wife of a Pastor

    book
    04/11/19
    5 mins
    By Michael Berg
    Mike and his wife Amanda have the Strong family over to their house for dinner and some podcasting. First the Berg and Strong kids talk about their favorite summer activities and favorite Easter tradition. Next the adults discuss what it means to be a pastor’s wife.
    On Being the Wife of a Pastor

  8. Daughter: A Beautiful Creation

    book
    01/16/19
    1 min
    By Cindy Koch
    Family Style Theology encourages theological conversations with children of all ages. In this series, Daughter, teenage girls from ages 13-22 gather to discuss our greater story found in the Word of God. Today we focus on God’s purposeful creation of man and woman from the Bible, recognizing the good and beautiful relationship that God created for us, as taught in Genesis 1 and 2.
    Daughter: A Beautiful Creation

  9. Daughter: World of Doubt

    book
    01/16/19
    1 min
    By Cindy Koch
    Family Style Theology encourages theological conversations with children of all ages. In this series, Daughter, teenage girls from ages 13-22 gather to discuss our greater story found in the Bible. We reflect on the first man and woman’s fall into sin on account of doubting the true Word of God, as told in Genesis 3.
    Daughter: World of Doubt

  10. Daughter: A New Name

    book
    01/16/19
    1 min
    By Cindy Koch
    Family Style Theology encourages theological conversations with children of all ages. In this series, Daughter, teenage girls from ages 13-22 gather to discuss our greater story found in the Bible. Together we identify the terrible consequences of sin, given by God in Genesis 3, in which we still participate today. Yet, we also talk about the story of forgiveness spoken in woman’s new name.
    Daughter: A New Name

  11. Daughter: A New Name copy

    book
    01/16/19
    1 min
    By Cindy Koch
    Family Style Theology encourages theological conversations with children of all ages. In this series, Daughter, teenage girls from ages 13-22 gather to discuss our greater story found in the Word of God. Traveling through the poetic book of Proverbs in the Bible, we explore a metaphor of an adulteress and a bride, hearing the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the middle of the Old Testament.
    Daughter: A New Name copy

  12. Daughter: Look in the Mirror?

    book
    01/16/19
    1 min
    By Cindy Koch
    Family Style Theology encourages theological conversations with children of all ages. In this series, Daughter, teenage girls from ages 13-22 gather to discuss our greater story found in the Bible. Based on the story of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, our discussion wonders what a baptized child of God looks like. Exploring the Word of God in Romans 3-6, we compare our sight to what we hear from God.
    Daughter: Look in the Mirror?