The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge from KFUO Radio

#339. Leading Ladies: Bri Gerzevske, Oddball Leader

Although Lounge-alum Bri Gerzevske is known and loved by listeners for her zany sense of humor and oddball comedy, what many may not know is that she is also a seasoned advancement professional known and loved by her colleagues for her “oddball leadership” philosophy. What exactly is “oddball leadership”? In this episode, Bri (while sporting a giant foam cowboy hat over her headphones) breaks down the concept for Sarah, Erin, and Rachel, encouraging them to embrace a leadership style marked by belonging, gratitude, joy — and a higher-than-usual tolerance for chaos and creativity. Whether you’re a leader in the workplace, the church, the community, or the home, Bri’s insights will help you imagine a different paradigm for leadership, one marked by compassion and curiosity and punctuated by crazy good fun. Click here to learn more from Bri at Oddball Leadership [https://www.oddballleadership.com/]. Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge [https://www.facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge/]) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge [https://www.instagram.com/lutheranladieslounge/]. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd [https://www.instagram.com/hymnnerd/]), Rachel (@rachbomberger [https://www.instagram.com/rachbomberger/]), and Erin (@erinaltered [https://www.instagram.com/erinaltered/]) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/gjya5P], and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org [lutheranladies@kfuo.org].

#338. Rachel's Trivia Challenge: The Old Testament!

Although Scripture is never trivial, Bible trivia games can be an effective and motivational teaching tool — as the Ladies discover once again in this week’s episode. Following up on her New Testament Trivia Challenge last fall, Rachel’s back with a new slew of tricksy brain benders, this time drawn from the Old Testament canon. Covering plagues and prayers and promises — and everything in between — Rachel’s questions will help you test your own biblical literacy, even as they train you to trace the glorious thread of God’s plan for our salvation in Jesus Christ throughout the entire corpus of Scripture. Extraneous sources mentioned in this episode include ... * Joseph and Asenath.pdf [https://dn721600.ca.archive.org/0/items/joseph-and-asenath/Joseph%20and%20Asenath.pdf] * What is the longest book of the Bible? | GotQuestions.org [https://www.gotquestions.org/longest-book-of-the-Bible.html] * The Longest Books of the Bible (By Chapters, Verses, Words) - Christianity FAQ [https://christianityfaq.com/longest-book-bible/] * What Are The Top 50 Read Chapters In The Bible? - Bible Study Ministry [https://biblestudyministry.com/what-are-the-top-50-read-chapters-in-the-bible/] * Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge [https://www.facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge/]) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge [https://www.instagram.com/lutheranladieslounge/]. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd [https://www.instagram.com/hymnnerd/]), Rachel (@rachbomberger [https://www.instagram.com/rachbomberger/]), and Erin (@erinaltered [https://www.instagram.com/erinaltered/]) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/gjya5P], and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org [lutheranladies@kfuo.org].

#337. Sarah Goes to School: Spiritual Care for the Everyday Lutheran Lady™

Class is back in session, Ladies, as Sarah continues her diaconal studies at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis! In this episode, Sarah invites listeners to look over her shoulder as she reviews notes from her first intensive: Intro to Spiritual Care and condenses 20 hours of class material into five key takeaways useful for the “Everyday Lutheran Lady™.” Covering core concepts like the four directions of worship, the different levels and layers of tradition, theologies of glory and the cross, the theology and practice of prayer, principles of spiritual caregiving and visitation, and the art of active listening, Sarah offers a crash course survey that’s as edifying as it is educational. Resources referenced include the following: * Gathered Guests: A Guide to Worship in the Lutheran Church [https://www.cph.org/gathered-guests-2nd-edition] by Timothy H. Maschke * Is God Listening? Making Prayer a Part of Your Life [https://www.cph.org/is-god-listening-making-prayer-a-part-of-your-life] by Andrew E. Steinman Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge [https://www.facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge/]) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge [https://www.instagram.com/lutheranladieslounge/]. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd [https://www.instagram.com/hymnnerd/]), Rachel (@rachbomberger [https://www.instagram.com/rachbomberger/]), and Erin (@erinaltered [https://www.instagram.com/erinaltered/]) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/gjya5P], and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org [lutheranladies@kfuo.org].

#336. Wild Card: D&D One Shot – Lutheran Ladies Battle Soup Supper Monsters

Last fall, Erin asked her first-ever Big Question: Is Dungeons and Dragons actually great? Following up on that conversation, the Ladies put their money where their mouths are and, with the help of Lounge-alum and amateur Dungeon Master Bri Gerzevske, show listeners how the game is played. Under Bri’s able guidance, Lutheran ladies “Barbella,” “Melodia,” and “Mumsy” battle two epic monsters that attack the church fellowship hall during a Lenten soup supper. Will our tenacious trio triumph over Aspicus the Enduring (a sentient salmon Jell-o mold) and Krauthex the Viscous (a coleslaw colossus vaguely resembling Jabba the Hutt)? More importantly, after they do, who’s going to clean up the mess? Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram!Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

#335. Hymnastics 2026 – Write This: Common Meter, Uncommon Occasion

In honor of the world’s most prestigious winter sporting event, the Lutheran Ladies have embarked upon their own Winter Hymnastics series. Throughout this series, they’ll laugh, they’ll cry, they’ll sweat (sometimes literally), and above all, they’ll sing as they celebrate some of the greatest hymns and hymnwriters past, present, and even yet to come. In this final episode of the series, the Ladies (joined once again by their fellow #hymnnerds Katie Schuermann and Dr. Lisa Clark) welcome listener submissions in an all-new Write This: Challenge. The assignment this time? To write one or more hymn stanzas in common meter for an uncommon occasion in the life of the church. Featuring 20 original hymns and hymn verses — covering various saints’ days, confirmation, hymn festivals, Synod conventions, and more — this episode will inspire singers and hymnwriters everywhere to look for, and fill, quiet moments throughout the church year with new hymns of praise. Katie Schuermann is an author and storyteller whose books include the Anthems of Zion series from CPH, The Saints of Whistle Grove (a Lutheran Ladies’ Book Club pick), and most recently, the Creed series, including The Big Father and His Little Boy and The Beloved Son and His Brother. Dr. Lisa M. Clark is senior editor of curriculum resources at CPH and one of the LCMS’s most beloved and prolific hymn writers. Find a complete list of her available novels, devotionals, Christmas programs, picture books, choral music, and more at CPH.org. Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram!Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.