March Madness Bible Bracket Challenge - with Pastor Christopher Deneen

The Joy of Hospitality - with Melissa Hammett

On today's show, we are joined by the Queen of Hospitality, Melissa Hammett. Melissa serves at St. John Lutheran Church in Rochester Michigan as Director of Youth Ministries and plays an absolutely vital role in the way that the Church does Hospitality. From coordinating events at St. John, to opening up her home to everyone, Melissa doesn't just talk about it, she DOES hospitality, bringing joy wherever she goes. We hope you have fun with this episode and are challenged this summer to embark on a joyful journey of one of the Scriptures' greatest delights: Hospitality.

The Journey of Holy Week - with Pastor Joel A. Werner

Holy Week is upon us! We are joined on the show today by Pastor Joel Werner from Christ Our Savior in Livonia, Michigan as we take a trip from Palm Sunday, to the Upper Room on Maundy Thursday, to the Cross on Friday, the dark gloomy tomb on Saturday, and burst out of the tomb on Sunday with our Lord Jesus. Join us as we talk about how each of these holy days have major implications on us as believers in Christ, and may our Lord bless you in your holy week worship.

March Madness Bible Bracket Challenge - Part 2 (Sweet 16, Elite 8, Final Four, and Championship)

We are down to the Sweet Sixteen! And there are some JUICY matchups. See who makes it through as we finally crown the Champion for 2026! Enjoy our live reactions to a big game live as well 😂 and an Easter Egg at the end of the episode.

March Madness Bible Bracket Challenge - with Pastor Christopher Deneen

Moses, Elijah, Peter, John, Paul, etc. The heavy hitters of the Scriptures take the big stage in the Big Dance on this week's episode. We take 32 people from the Bible and put them head-to-head in a March Madness Bracket-style discussion. Will there be upsets? Hint: Yes! Take a listen to find out. We also throw in some Tournament talk as well, which you are welcome to skip the first 20 minutes or so :) Stay tuned for next week where we begin with the Sweet Sixteen and crown the Champion!

In The Depths of Christian Education - with Elizabeth Leinberger

Today we are joined by Elizabeth Leinberger, the Interim Principal (soon to be Principal) of St. John Lutheran School in Rochester, MI. We talked through her ministry journey, the highs and the lows of being called in the Lutheran Schools, the vital importance of Christianity in education, as well as the unspoken burden she carries as a principal and the joy that even that can bring. Enjoy! Outro music is "Your Word" by The Still Worship Collective