Here She Stands

Today's guest is Meg Pearce from Adelaide and hospitality is one of her favourite things to talk about and practice! In this episode she digs into the spiritual side of hospitality and how it mirrors what Christ has done for us. She also leaves us with some practical tips on how to make our hospitality experience stress-free.BIBLE VERSESMatthew 10:40Matthew 25:35Luke 14:12-14Romans 12:131 Timothy 3:21 Timothy 5:9Hebrews 13:21 Peter 4:93 John 1RESOURCESThe Gospel Comes with a House Key: Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World - by Rosaria Butterfieldhttps://reformers.com.au/products/9781433557866-gospel-comes-with-a-house-key-the-practicing-radically-ordinary-hospitality-in-our-post-christian-world-butterfield-rosaria-champagne?variant=10888087142443&currency=AUD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwurS3BhCGARIsADdUH52YGttervSSEQzK8W4uCf4OmVQqWty5Wx-G4TLuMsU87Ui486E2jGUaAm3aEALw_wcBBible Verses About Hospitality https://scripturesavvy.com/bible-verses-about-hospitality/Mother Teresa Quoteshttps://www.vaticansite.com/st-mother-teresa-quotes-smile/FIND HERE SHE STANDSListen Here- https://hereshestandspodcast.alitu.com/1?order=newestFacebook: - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091391019981Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hereshestandspodcast/Website - https://hereshestands.online/ - you can also sign-up to our newsletter here!

Maricel Theodorsen was born in the Philippines and moved to Australia when she married her husband, Joseph. In this episode she talks about the incredible way God sustained her through a dark childhood, depression, and times of doubting His care for her.BIBLE VERSESMark 10:23 - All things are possible with GodRomans 8:28 - God works all things together for those who love HimThe Book of JobThe PsalmsRESOURCESA Hobbit Devotionalhttps://www.amazon.com.au/Hobbit-Devotional-Ed-Strauss/dp/1616267437Luther’s Small Catechism - Hard Copyhttps://www.cph.org/luthers-small-catechism-with-explanation-2017-edition-large-printLuther’s Small Catechism - Free Online Versionhttps://catechism.cph.org/Chris Jaensch Musichttps://chrisjaensch.com/Pastor Joshua Pfeiffer’s YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaPfeifferFIND HERE SHE STANDSListen Here- https://hereshestandspodcast.alitu.com/1?order=newestFacebook: - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091391019981Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hereshestandspodcast/Website - https://hereshestands.online/ - you can also sign-up to our newsletter here!

Pastor Joshua Pfeiffer lives in Tarrington, Victoria, and serves as a Lutheran pastor within the LCANZ. In 2020, he moved to St. Louis, Missouri for the purpose of pursuing a PhD in Theology at Concordia Seminary. He and his family returned to Australia in mid-2024. Pastor Joshua is married to Kimberley and together they have four children.In this episode he teaches us about the imagery the Bible uses to describe the Christian life.SHOW NOTESWEBSITESPastor Joshua’s YouTube Channel:https://www.kairoslutheran.com/BOOKSJust Word: Understand the Fullness of the Gospel by J.A.O. Preushttps://www.cph.org/just-words?srsltid=AfmBOoo_itgM4Pq6cVygaCMIBe05ocAsFcMT-qRLih4-e1lJZossVuUHFIND HERE SHE STANDSListen Here- https://hereshestandspodcast.alitu.com/1?order=newestFacebook: - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091391019981Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hereshestandspodcast/Website - https://hereshestands.online/ - you can also sign-up to our newsletter here!

Today’s guest is Kelly Klages*, a Lutheran artist, hymn writer, and author from Manitoba, Canada. Some of Kelly’s past work includes illustrating books for Kloria Publishing, writing articles for publications such as the Canadian Lutheran, and hymn writing for the LCMS.In this episode, Kelly talks about her numerous creative projects, how her Lutheran theology impacts her art, and her deep love for all things Hercule Poirot!*Lexy mispronounces 'Klages' at the beginning of the interview. It is pronounced K-l-AY-g-es with a hard 'g'KELLY’S WEBSITEhttp://www.kellyklages.com/HERE SHE STANDSListen Here- https://hereshestandspodcast.alitu.com/1?order=newestFacebook: - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091391019981Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hereshestandspodcast/Website - https://hereshestands.online/ - you can also sign-up to our newsletter here!

This recording is of a poem that was sent to us as an entry for our 2024 Christmas Special. It was written by Rev. Joseph Theodorsen from Western Australia and when both of our husbands heard it, they encouraged us to also release it separately and make it more available to listeners.Thank you to Rev. Joseph Theodorsen for giving us the artistic freedom to recite and produce his work and for Enoch Fandrich for letting us use his recording of 'Ave Verum.'To listen to 'A Christmas Poem' without music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61Ym5Xk-1I8-------------------------------------------------'A Christmas Poem'Written by Rev. Joseph TheodorsenRead by Lexy BourneMusic:'Ave Verum' by Everett TitcombPerformed by Enoch Fandrich - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_lq3aokIEw

Advent and Christmas are upon us! In this episode, we are joined by our friend Meryl, and together we read out and respond to our listeners’ Christmas traditions, stories, and poems. Thank you to everyone who sent in an entry!May the grace and peace of our Heavenly Father be with you during this Christmas season.RESOURCESWhen Santa Learned the Gospel - Book by Simon Camillerihttps://www.amazon.com.au/Santa-Learned-Gospel-Simon-Camilleri/dp/1911272896The Nativity Story - Movie about the birth of Christhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0762121/Into the Lantern Waste - Music album by Sarah Sparkshttps://open.spotify.com/track/0BwJG2YoRQtrNObNAuPuoyHistory of the Jesse Treehttps://store.homeschoolinthewoods.com/blogs/words-from-the-woods/the-history-of-the-jesse-tree?srsltid=AfmBOoojh936uuXW8OFGVU91cjoCBX06qTdeWXQed_nFk5vcHg25gH0sJesse Tree Ornament Collection by Ad Crucemhttps://www.adcrucem.com/products/ad-crucem-advent-jesse-tree-collection?srsltid=AfmBOorFR3nsDqmbDmcKc49oVRTbhZiPqFlPCjGj_Pq5ZsQiRp2TPqKDFIND USListen Here- https://hereshestandspodcast.alitu.com/1?order=newestFacebook: - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091391019981Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hereshestandspodcast/Website - https://hereshestands.online/ - you can also sign-up to our newsletter here!

Kaitlyn Raynor is a primary school teacher from Queensland and a convert to Lutheranism. In this episode she talks about the value of a confessional Lutheran education, as well as the challenges she and her husband have faced since becoming Lutherans.RESOURCESLuther’s Small Catechismhttps://www.cph.org/luthers-small-catechism-with-explanation-2017-editionTreasury of Daily Prayerhttps://www.cph.org/treasury-of-daily-prayer-regular-edition?srsltid=AfmBOopoR1YFW9Uh46WScciMg06UrqN0v-tqhLw8fVpctIWSOP17G1wpExplanation of the Lord’s Prayerhttps://wolfmueller.net/the-psalter-and-the-lords-prayer/FIND HERE SHE STANDSListen Here- https://hereshestandspodcast.alitu.com/1?order=newestFacebook: - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091391019981Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hereshestandspodcast/Website - https://hereshestands.online/ - you can also sign-up to our newsletter here!

Coralie Pietsch is originally from South Australia, but has been living in the USA since mid-2023. She is married to Dr. Stephen Pietsch, who serves as an associate professor at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri.Coralie shares her story of growing up in the Lutheran church, meeting Stephen, and learning to trust God during times of uncertainty.RESOURCESComplete audio Bible read by David Suchet:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx_65lT1pUc&list=PLs0kYUO87ryQ58A2PZGnrHd4Ie1zFPzbnIssues, Etc. Podcast:https://issuesetc.org/category/podcast/FIND HERE SHE STANDSListen Here- https://hereshestandspodcast.alitu.com/1?order=newestFacebook: - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091391019981Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hereshestandspodcast/Website - https://hereshestands.online/ - you can also sign-up to our newsletter here!

Evie, Kimmy, Isabelle, and Malia send in their questions about the divine service for Dr. Kleinig to answer!This mini Q&A was originally part of a larger episode we did with Dr. John Kleinig on the divine service. During the editing process, we decided to release it separately.

Before retiring from his position as a seminary professor, Dr. John Kleinig lectured on the liturgy for decades. In today's episode, he talks with us about what goes on in the divine service and how Jesus meets with us when we gather together for worship.BIBLE VERSESExodus 20:8-11 - Keep the Sabbath day holyMatthew 16:19 - Christ gives St. Peter the keys of the kingdomMatthew 18:20 - Christ is present when two or three are gathered in His nameMatthew 28:5-6 The angel’s words to Mary at Christ’s empty tombLuke 10:16 - He who hears you, hears MeLuke 22:27 - Christ is the One who servesLuke - Road to EmmausJohn 1:14 - The Word (Christ) became flesh and dwelt among usJohn - The resurrected Christ appears to the disciplesHebrews 4:14-16 Jesus is our great high priestWEBSITESDr. Kleinig’s Website - https://www.johnkleinig.comBOOKS BY DR. KLEINIGGrace Upon Grace: Spirituality for Todayhttps://www.cph.org/grace-upon-grace-spirituality-for-todayWonderfully Made: A Protestant Theology of the Bodyhttps://koorong.com/product/wonderfully-made-a-protestant-theology-of-the-body_9781683594673?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwyo60BhBiEiwAHmVLJY6ToU9iV-62ScuVNCeTGYwlyZZR8IY0hfJJuNbukfktHCfvvUlKeBoCOzsQAvD_BwELeviticus: Concordia Commentaryhttps://www.cph.org/leviticus-concordia-commentaryHebrews: Concordia Commentary https://www.cph.org/hebrews-concordia-commentaryFIND HERE SHE STANDSListen Here- https://hereshestandspodcast.alitu.com/1?order=newestFacebook: - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091391019981Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hereshestandspodcast/Website - https://hereshestands.online/ - you can also sign-up to our newsletter here!