On the Mount of Olives

Episode 12: "Christian Art" (w. Prof. William Bukowski)

Thanks for joining us on the Mount of Olives! Today, we sit down with art professor Bill Bukowski to discuss “Christian art,” as well as some exciting upcoming art happenings here at Mt. Olive. Links to our three favorite images of Jesus, mentioned in this episode: Bill's favorite image of Jesus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_Pantocrator_(Sinai)#/media/File:Spas_vsederzhitel_sinay.jpg [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_Pantocrator_(Sinai)#/media/File:Spas_vsederzhitel_sinay.jpg] Andrew's favorite image of Jesus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_Pantocrator#/media/File:Jesus-Christ-from-Hagia-Sophia.jpg [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_Pantocrator#/media/File:Jesus-Christ-from-Hagia-Sophia.jpg] Luke's favorite image of Jesus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isenheim_Altarpiece#/media/File:Grunewald_Isenheim1.jpg [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isenheim_Altarpiece#/media/File:Grunewald_Isenheim1.jpg] Producer: Alex Gutzke Music: "On My Heart Imprint Thine Image"; Original Text: "Skriv dig Jesu Paa mit Hjerte" by: Thomas Kingo. Tune: Freu Dich Sehr from: Trente quatre Pseaumes de David, Geneva, 1551. Arranged by: Loren Halvorson (2024).

Episode 11: "A Christian Perspective on Theater" (w. Prof. Peter Bloedel)

Thanks for joining us on the Mount of Olives! Today we sit down and talk with our Mt. Olive member, Peter Bloedel, who teaches theater at Bethany Lutheran College. We discuss why the arts are an important gift from God that help us to understand what it means to be human. We also discuss how Bethany is a unique place where one can be an actor while also remaining true to their Christian faith. We also get a sneak peak of Prof. Bloedel’s upcoming Christmas project. Producer: Alex Gutzke Music: "On My Heart Imprint Thine Image"; Original Text: "Skriv dig Jesu Paa mit Hjerte" by: Thomas Kingo. Tune: Freu Dich Sehr from: Trente quatre Pseaumes de David, Geneva, 1551. Arranged by: Loren Halvorson (2024).

Episode 10: “Seminary & the Heart of Being a Pastor” (w. Rev. Tim Hartwig & Rev. Dr. Tim Schmeling)

Today in Episode 10, Pr. Soule sits down with two of our Synod’s seminary professors, the Rev. Tim Hartwig and Rev. Dr. Tim Schmeling as they discuss the pastoral ministry and how they train future pastors to share the love of Christ with others. Producer: Alex Gutzke Music: "On My Heart Imprint Thine Image"; Original Text: "Skriv dig Jesu Paa mit Hjerte" by: Thomas Kingo. Tune: Freu Dich Sehr from: Trente quatre Pseaumes de David, Geneva, 1551. Arranged by: Loren Halvorson (2024).

Episode 9: "The Beilke Brothers" (part 2)

Thanks for joining us for Episode 9! Here is part 2 of our amazing discussion with the Beilke brothers. Please pray for our missionaries and their families throughout the world. And pray also for our fellow believers throughout the world who are persecuted for their faith! “The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church” (Tertullian, AD 160-240).

Episode 8: "The Beilke Brothers" (part 1)

Thanks for joining us for Episode 8! Today, we have the great privilege of sitting down with two sons of our congregation, Jacob and Luke Beilke, as they tell us all about their world travels and their love for teaching others and sharing the Gospel with them! Get ready for an inspiring conversation with these brothers, and please remember to keep our missionaries throughout the world in your prayers! Producer: Alex Gutzke Music: "On My Heart Imprint Thine Image"; Original Text: "Skriv dig Jesu Paa mit Hjerte" by: Thomas Kingo. Tune: Freu Dich Sehr from: Trente quatre Pseaumes de David, Geneva, 1551. Arranged by: Loren Halvorson (2024).