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
195 episodes
Holy Boldness: Pastor Jake Roberts
Pastor Jake returned to the podcast to dive into his message from Pentecost Sunday. He and host Ross Cochran discussed what faith looks like in this current moment of division, and ultimately how we can move towards unity without expecting unif...
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Season 2
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Episode 193
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31:39
Sermon Replay: Pentecost 2025 - Pastor Tara Beth Leach
Pastor Tara Beth Leach illustrates the transformative power of the Holy Spirit during Pentecost, emphasizing that the event began not with a speech or revival, but with a powerful sound resembling wind that ignited change in the lives of ordina...
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Season 2
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Episode 192
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23:52
Sermon Replay: Pentecost 2025 - Pastor Jake Roberts
On Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Jake highlights the significance of the Holy Spirit descending upon the early church, emphasizing that this moment addresses the personal and communal aches we carry. He acknowledges the unseen struggles many face, f...
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Season 2
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Episode 191
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32:54
What We Find in the Dark: Pastor Aubrey Sampson
Aubrey Sampson is an pastor and author. Her most recent book is What We Find in the Dark and she joined host Ross Cochran to discuss what she hopes people take away from this book, how those of us in the church have mishandled car...
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Season 2
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Episode 190
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32:44
Sermon Replay: 6.1.25 - Pastor Aubrey Sampson
Aubrey Sampson is a pastor and author and her most recent book, What We Find in the Dark, is for anyone who is dealing with loss and looking for hope in God’s presence during a season of grief. In her sermon, Aubrey emphasizes the impo...
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Season 2
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Episode 189
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36:15
Generosity in Community - One Family's Story of Finding a Place to Belong
Rem & Jennifer Fairlamb have been a part of Good Shepherd for many years and joined host Ross Cochran to discuss the impact of our church, particularly with our disability ministry, sometimes referred to as "FUSION." Their son Preston is an...
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Season 2
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Episode 188
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27:43
Sermon Replay: May 25th - Pastor Jake Roberts
Pastor Jake Roberts wraps up our teaching series "The Art of Bouncing Back" by diving into Godly sorrow. If you want to "bounce back" that begins with repentance.SHOW NOTESThe Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space...
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Season 2
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Episode 187
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17:33
Sermon Replay: 5.18.25 - Pastor Tara Beth Leach
Pastor Tara Beth wraps up our series "The Art of Bouncing Back" by diving into Godly sorrow. If you want to learn to rebound, you have to learn to repent.SHOW NOTESThe Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow...
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Season 2
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Episode 186
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20:31
Our Future Hope - Elisabeth Lectka
Elisabeth Lectka returns to the podcast to reflect on our future hope as Christ-followers, and how so many of us are living with an incomplete picture of the Gospel.SHOW NOTESThe Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating sp...
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Season 2
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Episode 185
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30:37
Sermon Replay: May 18th, 2025 - Elisabeth Lectka
In his sermon, Elisabeth Lectka emphasizes the challenges and disappointments of life that often lead to feelings of dissatisfaction and despair, much like what Paul experienced in his letters to the Corinthians. She discusses how many people q...
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Season 2
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Episode 184
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27:13
Navigating Hard Conversations - Pastor Jake Roberts
In a divided world, the Church must model a better way. Pastor Jake returns to the podcast to help listeners engage in hard conversations with humility, love, and truth, so that we move from division to reconciliation. The hope is that we all w...
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Season 2
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Episode 183
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41:52
Sermon Replay : 5.11.25 - Pastor Tara Beth Leach
Pastor Tara Beth Leach explores the theme of resilience in her sermon, using the metaphor of jars of clay to highlight our fragility and the divine treasure within us. She draws on the Apostle Paul's experiences of suffering and perseverance, e...
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Season 2
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Episode 182
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24:46
Sermon Replay : 5.11.25 - Pastor Greg Wenhold
Pastor Greg Wenhold explores the theme of resilience in his sermon, using the metaphor of jars of clay to highlight our fragility and the divine treasure within us.SHOW NOTESThe Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating spa...
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Season 2
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Episode 181
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29:12
The Art of Bouncing Back - Pastor Jake Roberts
Pastor Jake returns to the podcast to share why it's important to practice how we respond to hard situations, how we as the church are meant to respond to life's challenges, and ultimately what we can learn about God and ourselves during diffic...
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Season 2
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Episode 180
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24:14
Sermon Replay: May 4th, 2025 - Pastor Tara Beth Leach
In her sermon Pastor Tara Beth reminds us that no one 'bounces back' alone and how God is the ultimate source of our comfort.SHOW NOTESThe Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down and dive deeper into th...
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Season 2
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Episode 179
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25:43
Sermon Replay: May 4th, 2025 - Stephen Poremba
Stephen shares his personal battle with leukemia and emphasizes the importance of how we respond to disappointment, using humor and relatable anecdotes, such as the incident with a misunderstood hamburger. He draws from scripture, particularly ...
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Season 2
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Episode 178
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29:45
Serving, Singing, and What "Worship" Actually Means - Ryan Hammer
Ryan Hammer is the Creative Arts Executive Minister at Good Shepherd Lutheran church in Naperville. He joined host Ross Cochran to reflect on what "worship" means in the church and how we might be missing out on all that God has for us when we ...
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Season 2
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Episode 177
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34:49
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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Season 2
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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