{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Bri’s Big Question: Why is the holiday season so complicated?!

“Why is the holiday season so complicated?!” That’s the “Big Question” at the heart of this week’s episode.

The Coffee Hour – Reading Aloud with Children

Andy and Sarah talk with Cheryl Swope, MSEd — author of Simply Classical, a Beautiful Education for Any Child.

A Moment for the Family: Social Intelligence

What is social intelligence? How does it fit into our human development? Join Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan as they talk about the benefits of high (EQ) emotional intelligence.

Friends For Life — LCMS Life Ministry: S1Ep15. The Vocation of Singleness | Deaconess Kim Bueltmann

Are you single? Are you married? No matter your answer, it’s worth tuning in, as special guest Deaconess Kim Bueltmann joins us to talk about singleness.

Friends For Life — LCMS Life Ministry: S1Ep14. Race Relations & the Gospel | Rev. Roosevelt Gray

Join Steph and Pastor Roosevelt Gray as they talk about race relations in light of the Gospel.

A Moment for the Family: Benefits of Recess and Play

Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon talk about the importance of recess for school kids. Play supports mental health and helps kids focus when they return to the classroom. Listen to hear more about the benefits of playing.

A Moment for the Family: Ed Tech

In this episode Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon discuss Ed Tech. What’s That? Listen and discover how technology continues to be used as we work and learn in a pandemic society. 

Friends For Life — LCMS Life Ministry: S1Ep13. Grieving Suicide | Rev. Peter Preus

Join us this episode as Pastor Peter Preus offers Gospel comfort for those grieving in the wake of a suicide.

A Moment for the Family: Healthy Habits

How did eating and beverage drinking habits of children change during the pandemic lock down and remote learning? Are schools adapting now that students are back to in person learning? Listen to Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan on this episode to find out.

A Moment for the Family: Expecting Normalcy

Research released in just the past few days shows that parents expect a shift toward normalcy soon.  However, right now, they have high levels of anxiety about their children returning to in-person learning. Listen to Gary and Dr. Mary Manz Simon discuss ways to help our kids and us feel supported and safe.  We must be alert to mental health needs.