The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge from KFUO Radio

Chaplain Sean Daenzer joins Sarah, Erin, and Rachel for another Kitchen Table Talk conversation — this time on the theological hot topic of individual Confession and Absolution. What is individual (or private) Confession and Absolution? What biblical basis and historical basis is there for this practice? How did Luther (in the Small Catechism) recommend it be done? How does Lutheran Confession and Absolution differ from the more culturally familiar Roman Catholic version of the rite? Why did Lutherans largely abandon this historic practice — and why is it seeing a resurgence today? Who can benefit from it? And how, exactly, does individual Confession and Absolution even work, practically speaking? Discover more biblical teaching and preaching from Chaplain Sean Daenzer in the KFUO Radio archives [https://www.kfuo.org/?s=daenzer]. Find the Small Catechism at catechism.cph.org [https://catechism.cph.org/]. 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].

In a special Leading Ladies crossover with Sarah Goes to School, Sarah welcomes Deaconess Dr. Kim Schave for a conversation on leadership, vocation, and psychological safety. What is psychological safety in the workplace, and what happens when organizations do or don't practice it? How can ministry leaders incorporate psychological safety in faith-based environments? Deaconess Dr. Kim Schave is Director of MBA and MSBA Programs and Assistant Professor of Accounting at Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor Schools of Business. She was previously executive director of Humanitri in St. Louis and Director of Project and Policy Administration with the LCMS. 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].

For most of us, the word “fellowship” brings to mind coffee and donuts on Sunday after church — or perhaps a monthly church potluck or seasonal Lenten soup supper. For certain intrepid Lutherans, however, “fellowship” can mean much more than that. In this episode, Sarah, Erin, and Rachel are highlighting and celebrating examples of EXTREME FELLOWSHIP!!! in Lutheran churches. From paintball tournaments to fashion shows, indoor camping to triangle dinners to ninja toilet treats (trust us: you’ll just have to listen to understand this one), Lutherans are, it turns out, pros at finding fun and creative ways to spend time together as the body of Christ. And then, of course, there’s the most extreme act of fellowship of all: the Lord’s Supper. Resources referenced in this episode include the following: * Communities That Confess: How the Church Confesses Christ in a Culture of Isolation – The Lutheran Witness [https://witness.lcms.org/2024/communities-that-confess-how-the-church-confesses-christ-in-a-culture-of-isolation/] by Joel Biermann * Life Together [https://www.amazon.com/Life-Together-Exploration-Christian-Community/dp/0060608528/] by Dietrich Bonhoeffer 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].

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises! (Psalm 98:4). In this Adventures in Lutheranism episode, Rachel shares her recent experience joining a new-to-her church choir. Beginning with a brief foray into the history of sacred choral music — from ancient Greece to Garrison Keillor and beyond — she then examines the physical and mental health benefits of singing in groups and ponders the long decline of church choirs (even as choral singing in general has been on the rise). She invites Sarah and Erin to relate their own experiences with church choirs before sharing her personal choral history up to the present day. At the end of the episode, she airs interviews with each of her four children, who confirm that church choir is absolutely for all ages. Sources cited in this episode include: * Choir - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choir] * Why do Lutherans Sing? Lutherans, Music, and the Gospel in the First Century of the Reformation | Church History | Cambridge Core [https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/church-history/article/abs/why-do-lutherans-sing-lutherans-music-and-the-gospel-in-the-first-century-of-the-reformation/A0B2A809E3EE5DAF47A9A7FCE5C07C24] * Singing the Reformation - Lutheran Reformation [https://lutheranreformation.org/history/singing-the-reformation/] * The Young Lutheran's Guide to The Orchestra [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK3UialK8i4&t=79s&ab_channel=GarrisonKeillor-Topic] * How a superspreader at choir practice sickened 52 people with COVID-19 | Live Science [https://www.livescience.com/covid-19-superspreader-singing.html] * Pandemic brings opportunities for some choirs hit by coronavirus restrictions | ABC News - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16pvVAdSuwE&t=7s&ab_channel=ABCNews%28Australia%29] * Interest in choral singing is not declining in America, so why are church choirs disappearing? – Baptist News Global [https://baptistnews.com/article/interest-in-choral-singing-is-not-declining-in-america-so-why-are-church-choirs-disappearing/] 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].

In 1952, Ralston Purina first published a recipe for its now-famous Chex™ party mix as an advertisement in Life magazine. Although few people now make Chex™ mix (or any party mix) from scratch — especially since the advent of a pre-packaged version in 1985 — in this Iron Ladle Challenge, Erin, Sarah and Rachel are bringing back homemade party mixes. With fun add-ins like Goldfish crackers and Sriracha, a preponderance of butter, and cups (and cups) of dry cereal, these fresh takes on classic recipes will inspire both nostalgia and creativity — just in time for the holiday season. Erin’s Spicy Sweet Tropical Party Mix Makes enough to fill 1 extra-large jade green Tupperware container (274-12) from the 80’s. Combine in a very large bowl: 9 c assorted Chex™ cereals 3 c Bugles 2 c lightly salted peanuts 1.5 c small pretzels 2 c banana chips Heat in a small saucepan: 12 T butter 6 T Worcestershire sauce ½ c honey ½ c sriracha 1 t garlic powder 2 t salt When the butter is melted, transfer to a jar with a secure lid and shake well to fully combine the WORSHUSHER and sriracha with the melted butter. Pour the about a third of the liquid gold over the dry ingredients and stir gently, but thoroughly. Pour another portion of the tasty goodness over the cereal and such and stir. Finally, pour the last of the molten flavor over the crunchy bits and stir well, but don’t crush the mixture. Spread the buttery mix onto two large cookie sheets. Bake at 275° for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. After 45 minutes, stir once more and increase to 325° and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. The mix will crisp up as it cools. It will fit perfectly in your grandmother's big green Tupperware container. Optional: if your party people enjoy spice, you can sprinkle on some chili powder or cayenne when it finishes baking. But use caution. There are no takebacks with cayenne. Rachel's Kid-Friendly Party Mix View this image of the original Chex™ Mix on the Wheat Chex™ box! [https://i.pinimg.com/originals/fc/18/55/fc18553821c75d6fc921cd65812ce83f.jpg] The Original Chex™ Party Mix | Nuts and Bolts Snack Mix Recipe [https://www.chex.com/recipes/original-chex-mix/] Adjustments: * Remove peanuts and/or mixed nuts. Half of my kids don’t see the point. Replace with Goldfish crackers. * Add 1 cup parmesan crisps. (So good, especially when baked with Worcestershire sauce.) * Replace bagel chips/rye chips with oyster crackers (regrettably), since my local grocery doesn’t sell these items separately from premade party mixes.* * Note for next time: Increase the butter. Maybe even double it. *This wasn’t as tasty as I thought it would be. If I do this again and still can’t find bagel chips, I’ll just swap in an extra cup of Chex™, or try a different add-in altogether. Sarah's Puppy Chow Party Mix My inspiration is from this recipe from Bon Appetit: bonappetit.com/recipe/puppy-chow-party-mix [https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/puppy-chow-party-mix] Yield Makes about 5 quarts (YES FIVE QUARTS) Ingredients * 1 12-ounce box Rice Chex™ cereal (about 10 cups) * 7 ounces bittersweet chocolate (70% cacao), chopped (about 1¼ cups) * ¾ cup creamy peanut butter * ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter * 1½ teaspoons kosher salt * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 2½ cups powdered sugar, divided Add-ins * 2 cups rye chips * 2 cups butterscotch chips * 2 cups thin pretzel sticks Directions Place cereal in a large bowl. Heat chocolate, peanut butter, butter, and salt in a medium heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water (do not let bowl touch water), stirring, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal and toss with 2 spoons or spatulas until coated. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Transfer cereal mixture to a large clean bowl (so powdered sugar doesn’t absorb into chocolate coating from original bowl). Sift ½ cup powdered sugar through a fine-mesh sieve onto cereal, coating entire surface. Toss to coat. Repeat 2 more times. Transfer cereal mixture to 2 parchment-lined sheet trays, spreading evenly. Sift ½ cup powdered sugar over both trays (do not mix). Chill 2 hours or let sit at room temperature overnight (break into individual pieces, but leave some clumps, if sitting out overnight). Transfer cereal mixture and powdered sugar from sheet trays to a large clean bowl and toss to coat. Sift remaining ½ cup powdered sugar over and toss to coat again. Add rye chips, butterscotch chips, and pretzels; toss to combine. Do Ahead: Puppy chow can be made 2 days ahead. Store in an airtight container at room-temperature. 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].