Encounter Faith Podcast
The Encounter Faith Podcast is the audio platform for all things Good Shepherd Lutheran Church! Every Monday you can catch a replay of the message delivered from our two worship venues. On Wednesdays, we connect with pastors and thought leaders about the conversations that are impacting their communities.
Episodes
178 episodes
REPLAY: 4.27.25 | Developing a Resilient Life | Pastor Jake Roberts
Pastor Jake kicks off our new teaching series reflecting on how to develop resiliency, and why we as believers should lead the way in this current moment.SHOW NOTESThe Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow...
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Episode 176
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29:55
Easter is Not Over - Pastor Tara Beth Leach
Pastor Tara Beth joins host Ross Cochran to look back at Easter 2025 and reflect on how those of who have been following Jesus for a while make the most out of this season. They also dive into what someone who is newer to the faith can expect, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 175
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25:55
Sermon Replay: Easter 2025 - Pastor Tara Beth Leach
Pastor Tara Beth's Easter message is a reminder to all of us that "He knows your name." He knows us. He knows what we've done, what we haven't done, and He went to the cross anyway.SHOW NOTESThe Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicate...
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Season 2
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Episode 174
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20:28
Previewing Easter 2025 : Max Schiewe
Max Schiewe leads our Middle School ministry and is currently in seminary. He returned to the podcast with host Ross Cochran to look back at the uniqueness of Lent this year, and to look ahead to Easter. Max also walks through the obstacles and...
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Season 2
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Episode 173
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27:11
REPLAY: 4.13.25 | Pastor Tara Beth Leach
Pastor Tara Beth continues our Lenten series by sharing how there are two distinct views on power in today's world, and how we as Christians are meant to respond.SHOW NOTESThe Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space...
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Season 2
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Episode 172
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31:14
REPLAY: 4.13.25 | Pastor Jake Roberts
Pastor Jake continues our Lenten Teaching Series by sharing how Jesus is not the King that we want, but He is the King that we need.SHOW NOTESThe Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down and dive deeper ...
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Season 2
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Episode 171
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26:27
Holy Week 2025: Pastor Greg Wenhold
Pastor Greg returns to the podcast to preview Holy Week and to dive into the significance of each day in this upcoming week.SHOW NOTESThe Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down and dive deeper into the...
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Season 2
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Episode 170
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31:04
The End of Scapegoating: Max Schiewe
Max Schiewe, Young Adult and Middle School Ministry Leader, explores the dual nature of humanity, highlighting our tendency to blame others and the liberation offered through Christ's sacrifice. He reflects on the crucifixion as the ultimate ac...
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Season 2
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Episode 169
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24:08
The End of Scapegoating: Pastor Tara Beth Leach
Pastor Tara Beth explores the dual nature of humanity, highlighting our tendency to blame others and the liberation offered through Christ's sacrifice. She reflects on the crucifixion as the ultimate act that puts an end to the cycle of scapego...
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Season 2
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Episode 168
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27:21
Elisabeth Lectka on How to Prepare For Lent... After its Already Started
Elisabeth Lectka serves as our Student Minister and she joined host Ross Cochran at the very beginning of Lent this year. We're intentionally releasing this conversation now because Lent is, as Elisabeth describes here, a "season of preparation...
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Season 2
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Episode 168
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29:00
The Grotesque Beauty of The Cross: Pastor Jake Roberts
In his sermon, Pastor Jake explores the concept of beauty and the profound significance of the cross, and asserts that true beauty, which draws us in and fills us with peace, often gets overshadowed by superficial pursuits dictated by pop cultu...
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Season 2
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Episode 167
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22:26
The Grotesque Beauty of The Cross: Elisabeth Lectka
In her sermon, Elisabeth emphasizes the significance of recognizing true beauty, contrasting it with the superficial beauty standards set by pop culture. She discusses how the cross, though initially perceived as grotesque, reveals the beautifu...
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Season 2
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Episode 166
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27:09
Pastor Jake Roberts on How to Embrace Lent
Pastor Jake returns to the podcast to dive into a tension that many listeners might feel around Lent. Many of you likely came from backgrounds where Lent was not emphasized and "all of the sudden" it was Easter. Many of you also came from backg...
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Season 2
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Episode 165
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29:55
Christ Triumphs Over the Powers - Pastor Tara Beth Leach
Pastor Tara Beth Leach reflects on the multifaceted nature of the cross, emphasizing that it represents not just personal salvation but a cosmic victory over darkness and evil. Emphasizing that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but r...
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Season 2
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Episode 164
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30:48
Christ Triumphs Over the Powers - Pastor Greg Wenhold
Pastor Greg shares the powerful message of the decisive battle between Christ and sin, emphasizing that it was on the cross where sin and death were ultimately defeated. He explores the ongoing cosmic battle for our lives, reminding us that eve...
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Season 2
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Episode 163
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31:39
Lent 2025 - Pastor Greg Wenhold
Pastor Greg Wenhold returns to the podcast to share his perspective on Lent, why it matters in 2025, and how we can get the most out of this season.SHOW NOTESThe Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down ...
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Season 2
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Episode 162
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25:43
The Cross as the Power and Wisdom of God - Pastor Tara Beth Leah
Pastor Tara Beth continues our Lenten series by focusing on the scandal of the cross, why we often overlook all that the cross represents, and ultimately how the cross reflects the power and wisdom of God.SHOW NOTESThe Encounter F...
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Season 2
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Episode 161
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28:44
The Cross as the Power and Wisdom of God - Pastor Greg Wenhold
Pastor Greg continues our Lenten series diving into what the cross represents, why we overlook the scandal of the cross, and ultimately how the cross reflects the power and wisdom of God.SHOW NOTESThe Encounter Faith Podcast is de...
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Season 2
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Episode 160
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26:36
BONUS - Brian Zahnd: The Wood Between the Worlds
Brian Zahnd is a pastor and author, and he joined host Ross Cochran to discuss his book The Wood Between the Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross. G...
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Season 2
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Episode 159
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39:59
Helping Our Kids Get the Most out of Lent - Melanie Hester
Melanie Hester is the Director of Discipleship and Engagement at Awana. She joined host Ross Cochran to offer her perspective on the role all leaders in a church play in the lives of the kids in their communities. Melanie also encourages parent...
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Season 2
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Episode 158
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17:50
The Cross is Where Healing Begins - Pastor Jake Roberts
Pastor Jake kicks off our Lent series based on the book The Wood Between the Worlds, where he openly shares about the baggage he has that prevents him from hoping. He also helps us understand the significance of the cross, and how we a...
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Season 2
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Episode 157
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32:38
The First Sunday of Lent - Pastor Tara Beth Leach
In her sermon, Pastor Tara Beth starts our Lent Series based on the book The Wood Between the Worlds where she dives into the hope we can find in the cross, and how today's world needs plenty of hope.SHOW NOTESThe En...
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Season 2
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Episode 156
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28:00
Grace on Ash Wednesday - Pastor Tara Beth Leach
Pastor Tara Beth returns to the podcast to share how she engages in the church season of Lent with host Ross Cochran. They discuss how everyone can connect with the practices commonly associated with Lent, how grace is reflected on Ash Wednesda...
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Season 2
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Episode 155
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26:30
We Can Work it Out | Pastor Tara Beth
Pastor Tara Beth Leach emphasizes the importance of addressing conflicts in relationships, highlighting that miscommunication often leads to deeper rifts. She discusses the concept of "ruptures and repairs" in relationships and how avoidance, a...
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Season 2
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Episode 154
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27:25
Previewing Lent for "Skeptics and Burned Out Believers" - Alex Regets
Alex Regets is a pastor in Bradenton Florida, Amanda's husband, and dad to four kids. He joined host Ross Cochran to preview Lent, offer his experience on how to approach this time in our church calendar with a fresh perspective, and to discuss...
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Season 2
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Episode 153
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30:24