As Bri Gerzevske prepared to leave The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge after nearly four years as a cohost, she took a little stroll down memory lane, revisiting and recording new intros for five of her all-time favorite episodes.  It’s Bri’s Greatest Hits — #2. I Don’t Want to Have the Prayer In this November 2020 episode, Rachel lead Sarah, Erin, and Bri in a book club recap discussion of Karen Kuhlmann Averitt’s memoir I Don’t Want to Have the Prayer: A Messy Pastor’s Kid Does Her Memory Work. The show opened with a special guest appearance by the author herself, joining the Ladies to answer listener questions about the book submitted via Facebook. It then continued with a more in-depth conversation covering key questions raised by the book. Click to learn more about Karen Kuhlmann Averitt’s I Don’t Want to Have the Prayer or to browse a complete list of books by Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge authors. Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram!Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

As Bri Gerzevske prepared to leave The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge after nearly four years as a cohost, she took a little stroll down memory lane, revisiting and recording new intros for five of her all-time favorite episodes. It’s Bri’s Greatest Hits — #2. I Don’t Want to Have the Prayer In this November 2020 episode, Rachel lead Sarah, Erin, and Bri in a book club recap discussion of Karen Kuhlmann Averitt’s memoir I Don’t Want to Have the Prayer: A Messy Pastor’s Kid Does Her Memory Work. The show opened with a special guest appearance by the author herself, joining the Ladies to answer listener questions about the book submitted via Facebook. It then continued with a more in-depth conversation covering key questions raised by the book. Click to learn more about Karen Kuhlmann Averitt’s <a href="https://www.yellowtabletpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Don’t Want to Have the Prayer</a> or to browse a complete list of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/notes/the-lutheran-ladies-lounge/lutheran-ladies-book-club-anniversary-read-booklist/4532163563524189/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">books by Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge authors</a>. Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lutheranladieslounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@lutheranladieslounge</a>. Follow Sarah (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hymnnerd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hymnnerd</a>), Rachel (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachbomberger/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@rachbomberger</a>), and Erin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/erinaltered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@erinaltered</a>) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter <a href="http://eepurl.com/gjya5P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, and email the Ladies at <a href="mailto:lutheranladies@kfuo.org">lutheranladies@kfuo.org</a>.

#202. Bri’s Greatest Hits #2. I Don’t Want to Have the Prayer 

As Bri Gerzevske prepared to leave The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge after nearly four years as a cohost, she took a little stroll down memory lane, revisiting and recording new intros for five of her all-time favorite episodes.  It’s Bri’s Greatest Hits — #1. Slaw Yeah.  In this “Erin’s Recipe Card” episode, which first aired in July 2020, Erin introduced Sarah, Bri, and Rachel to a tangy twist on a summertime favorite: Cowboy Coleslaw. Rachel may have started out a little skeptical of this complex concoction (combining apples, grapes, dill pickles, onions, and stone-ground mustard), but Bri went wild for it, even creating an epic power ballad to coleslaw on the spot.  Visit the original episode show notes for Erin’s recipe. Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram!Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

As Bri Gerzevske prepared to leave The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge after nearly four years as a cohost, she took a little stroll down memory lane, revisiting and recording new intros for five of her all-time favorite episodes. It’s Bri’s Greatest Hits — #1. Slaw Yeah. In this “Erin’s Recipe Card” episode, which first aired in July 2020, Erin introduced Sarah, Bri, and Rachel to a tangy twist on a summertime favorite: Cowboy Coleslaw. Rachel may have started out a little skeptical of this complex concoction (combining apples, grapes, dill pickles, onions, and stone-ground mustard), but Bri went wild for it, even creating an epic power ballad to coleslaw on the spot. <a href="https://www.kfuo.org/2020/07/17/lutheran-ladies-lounge-episode-043-erins-recipe-card-slaw-fest/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit the original episode show notes for Erin’s recipe.</a> Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lutheranladieslounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@lutheranladieslounge</a>. Follow Sarah (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hymnnerd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hymnnerd</a>), Rachel (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachbomberger/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@rachbomberger</a>), and Erin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/erinaltered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@erinaltered</a>) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter <a href="http://eepurl.com/gjya5P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, and email the Ladies at <a href="mailto:lutheranladies@kfuo.org">lutheranladies@kfuo.org</a>.

#201. Bri’s Greatest Hits #1. Slaw Yeah!  

It’s our 200th episode — and to celebrate, our faithful Lutheran Ladies (and their faithful listener friends) are creating new stanzas for Herman Stuempfle’s hymn “For All the Faithful Women” (LSB 855).Featuring 31 original lyric tributes — to Anna, Esther, the Hebrew midwives, Tirzah, “that Proverbs 31 woman,” and Lutheran women everywhere — these new stanzas are sure to inspire laughter, tears, and a new appreciation for your sisters in Christ.Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram!Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

It’s our 200th episode — and to celebrate, our faithful Lutheran Ladies (and their faithful listener friends) are creating new stanzas for Herman Stuempfle’s hymn “For All the Faithful Women” (LSB 855). Featuring 31 original lyric tributes — to Anna, Esther, the Hebrew midwives, Tirzah, “that Proverbs 31 woman,” and Lutheran women everywhere — these new stanzas are sure to inspire laughter, tears, and a new appreciation for your sisters in Christ. Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lutheranladieslounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@lutheranladieslounge</a>. Follow Sarah (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hymnnerd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hymnnerd</a>), Rachel (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachbomberger/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@rachbomberger</a>), and Erin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/erinaltered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@erinaltered</a>) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter <a href="http://eepurl.com/gjya5P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, and email the Ladies at <a href="mailto:lutheranladies@kfuo.org">lutheranladies@kfuo.org</a>.

#200. Write This: 200 Episodes, 31 Hymn Stanzas, 1 Tribute to Faithful Women

In this Lutheran Ladies’ Book Club recap episode, Rachel leads Sarah and Erin in an epic conversation of C.S. Lewis’s That Hideous Strength.  What broad cultural trends did Lewis notice and write into this still-eerily-relevant novel that are still bearing fruit even today? How can his insights about how worldly organizations function help us build godly Christian communities? What can we learn about spiritual warfare — especially how to recognize, faithfully resist and even combat the evils of our own day? And what’s the deal with Merlin?  Listen till the end to hear an announcement of the next Lutheran Ladies’ Book Club pick: FLAME’s Extra Nos: Discovering Grace outside Myself (brand new from CPH).  Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram!Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

In this Lutheran Ladies’ Book Club recap episode, Rachel leads Sarah and Erin in an epic conversation of C.S. Lewis’s That Hideous Strength. What broad cultural trends did Lewis notice and write into this still-eerily-relevant novel that are still bearing fruit even today? How can his insights about how worldly organizations function help us build godly Christian communities? What can we learn about spiritual warfare — especially how to recognize, faithfully resist and even combat the evils of our own day? And what’s the deal with Merlin? Listen till the end to hear an announcement of the next Lutheran Ladies’ Book Club pick: FLAME’s <a href="https://www.cph.org/extra-nos-discovering-grace-outside-myself" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Extra Nos: Discovering Grace outside Myself</a> (brand new from CPH). Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lutheranladieslounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@lutheranladieslounge</a>. Follow Sarah (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hymnnerd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hymnnerd</a>), Rachel (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachbomberger/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@rachbomberger</a>), and Erin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/erinaltered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@erinaltered</a>) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter <a href="http://eepurl.com/gjya5P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, and email the Ladies at <a href="mailto:lutheranladies@kfuo.org">lutheranladies@kfuo.org</a>.

#199. Book Club Wrap Up: That Hideous Strength

In this bittersweet episode, the Ladies throw a surprise farewell party for Brianne Gerzevske, who, after four years of faithful service, is leaving the Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge.  Beginning with “Top 10 Moments in Bri-story,” the festivities continue with a custom Mad-Lib, a “Wear Sunscreen”-style commencement address, a colorful cake reveal, and a card shower.  From cooking with fruit snacks to reinventing Chrismons to asking big questions and beyond, Bri’s contributions to the show have routinely been marked by creativity, hilarity, good humor, and godly compassion. If you'd like to share your love and appreciation with her during this time of transition, consider participating in our farewell card shower either virtually (via Facebook or Instagram or by email to lutheranladies@kfuo.org) or with an old-fashioned greeting card sent to KFUO Radio: Bri Gerzevske c/o Sarah Gulseth KFUO Radio 1333 S. Kirkwood Rd. Saint Louis, MO 63122 Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erinaltered), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram!Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

In this bittersweet episode, the Ladies throw a surprise farewell party for Brianne Gerzevske, who, after four years of faithful service, is leaving the Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge. Beginning with “Top 10 Moments in Bri-story,” the festivities continue with a custom Mad-Lib, a “<a href="https://genius.com/Baz-luhrmann-everybodys-free-to-wear-sunscreen-lyrics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wear Sunscreen</a>”-style commencement address, a colorful cake reveal, and a card shower. From cooking with fruit snacks to reinventing Chrismons to asking big questions and beyond, Bri’s contributions to the show have routinely been marked by creativity, hilarity, good humor, and godly compassion. If you'd like to share your love and appreciation with her during this time of transition, consider participating in our farewell card shower either virtually (via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lutheranladieslounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or by email to lutheranladies@kfuo.org) or with an old-fashioned greeting card sent to KFUO Radio: Bri Gerzevske c/o Sarah Gulseth KFUO Radio 1333 S. Kirkwood Rd. Saint Louis, MO 63122 Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lutheranladieslounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@lutheranladieslounge</a>. Follow Sarah (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hymnnerd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hymnnerd</a>), Rachel (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachbomberger/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@rachbomberger</a>), Erin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/erinaltered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@erinaltered</a>), and Bri (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/grrrzevske/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@grrrzevske</a>) on Instagram!Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter <a href="http://eepurl.com/gjya5P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, and email the Ladies at <a href="mailto:lutheranladies@kfuo.org">lutheranladies@kfuo.org</a>.

#198. The Party Planning Committee: A Farewell Extravaganza

On June 23, the Lutheran Ladies had the honor and pleasure of presenting a live stage show version of their podcast as the Saturday night entertainment at the LWML National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This week, we’re sharing part 2 of our audio highlights from the show. In today’s episode, enjoy the following segments: Game Show: Lutheran Lady Feud Interlude: Projectile Swag Break Hymn Sing with Sarah: "Listen, God is Calling" (Music © Lutheran Theological College, Makumira, Tanzania. Published with permission)Finale: “Never Have I Ever” Click to watch livestream from the entire show on Vimeo. Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erinaltered), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram!Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

On June 23, the Lutheran Ladies had the honor and pleasure of presenting a live stage show version of their podcast as the Saturday night entertainment at the LWML National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This week, we’re sharing part 2 of our audio highlights from the show. In today’s episode, enjoy the following segments: <ul><li>Game Show: Lutheran Lady Feud </li><li>Interlude: Projectile Swag Break </li><li>Hymn Sing with Sarah: "Listen, God is Calling" (Music © Lutheran Theological College, Makumira, Tanzania. Published with permission)</li><li>Finale: “Never Have I Ever” </li></ul> <a href="https://livestream.com/thelwml/events/10860616/videos/236650379?fbclid=IwAR25QH6CORqX0PU9xzuki0FovHGLUgMuMMJawVyMbqhW6tq6V_e5bsF2QDs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click to watch livestream from the entire show on Vimeo.</a> Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lutheranladieslounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@lutheranladieslounge</a>. Follow Sarah (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hymnnerd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hymnnerd</a>), Rachel (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachbomberger/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@rachbomberger</a>), Erin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/erinaltered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@erinaltered</a>), and Bri (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/grrrzevske/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@grrrzevske</a>) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter <a href="http://eepurl.com/gjya5P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, and email the Ladies at <a href="mailto:lutheranladies@kfuo.org">lutheranladies@kfuo.org</a>.

#197. LIVE from the 2023 LWML National Convention: Part 2

On June 23, the Lutheran Ladies had the honor and pleasure of presenting a live stage show version of their podcast as the Saturday night entertainment at the LWML National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  This week and next, we’ll be sharing audio highlights from the show. In today’s episode, enjoy the following segments:  Introduction  Rachel’s Trivia Challenge: Interesting Wisconsin Facts #1 Bri’s Radio Theatre: Trent and the Potluck Ladies … or Is It?  Rachel’s Trivia Challenge: Interesting Wisconsin Facts #2 Storytime with Sarah: Gertrude Simon's Trek Across the Mountains of China Rachel’s Trivia Challenge: Interesting Wisconsin Facts #3 Click to watch livestream from the entire show on Vimeo. Learn more about One Cup of Water, which Sarah referenced in her Story Time segment, at archive.org. Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erinaltered), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram!Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

On June 23, the Lutheran Ladies had the honor and pleasure of presenting a live stage show version of their podcast as the Saturday night entertainment at the LWML National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This week and next, we’ll be sharing audio highlights from the show. In today’s episode, enjoy the following segments: <ul><li>Introduction </li><li>Rachel’s Trivia Challenge: Interesting Wisconsin Facts #1 </li><li>Bri’s Radio Theatre: Trent and the Potluck Ladies … or Is It? </li><li>Rachel’s Trivia Challenge: Interesting Wisconsin Facts #2 </li><li>Storytime with Sarah: Gertrude Simon's Trek Across the Mountains of China </li><li>Rachel’s Trivia Challenge: Interesting Wisconsin Facts #3 </li></ul> <a href="https://livestream.com/thelwml/events/10860616/videos/236650379?fbclid=IwAR25QH6CORqX0PU9xzuki0FovHGLUgMuMMJawVyMbqhW6tq6V_e5bsF2QDs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click to watch livestream from the entire show on Vimeo.</a> Learn more about One Cup of Water, which Sarah referenced in her Story Time segment, at <a href="https://archive.org/details/onecupofwater0000unse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">archive.org.</a> Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lutheranladieslounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@lutheranladieslounge</a>. Follow Sarah (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hymnnerd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hymnnerd</a>), Rachel (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachbomberger/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@rachbomberger</a>), Erin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/erinaltered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@erinaltered</a>), and Bri (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/grrrzevske/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@grrrzevske</a>) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter <a href="http://eepurl.com/gjya5P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, and email the Ladies at <a href="mailto:lutheranladies@kfuo.org">lutheranladies@kfuo.org</a>.

#196. LIVE from the 2023 LWML National Convention: Part 1

In honor of the great state of Wisconsin (currently hosting the LWML National Convention and the Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge cohosts), Erin devotes her latest Recipe Card episode to a quintessential Dairyland delicacy: the cream puff.  Despite some initial trepidation, Erin shows her fellow Ladies how easy, delicious, and not-at-all-scary homemade cream puffs can actually be.  “This would not have occurred to me,” says Erin, explaining her choice, “but apparently the Wisconsin State Fair is known for cream puffs. It’s a classic treat.” For the simple Betty Crocker recipe highlighted in the episode, click here.  To learn the science behind and advanced techniques for crafting choux pastry from Serious Eats, click here.  Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erinaltered), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram!Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

In honor of the great state of Wisconsin (currently hosting the LWML National Convention and the Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge cohosts), Erin devotes her latest Recipe Card episode to a quintessential Dairyland delicacy: the cream puff. Despite some initial trepidation, Erin shows her fellow Ladies how easy, delicious, and not-at-all-scary homemade cream puffs can actually be. “This would not have occurred to me,” says Erin, explaining her choice, “but apparently the Wisconsin State Fair is known for cream puffs. It’s a classic treat.” For the simple Betty Crocker recipe highlighted in the episode, <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/cream-puffs/f83fb235-2014-42c3-9676-c4848ed07f48" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>. To learn the science behind and advanced techniques for crafting choux pastry from Serious Eats, <a href="https://www.seriouseats.com/choux-pastry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>. Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lutheranladieslounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@lutheranladieslounge</a>. Follow Sarah (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hymnnerd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hymnnerd</a>), Rachel (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachbomberger/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@rachbomberger</a>), Erin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/erinaltered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@erinaltered</a>), and Bri (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/grrrzevske/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@grrrzevske</a>) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter <a href="http://eepurl.com/gjya5P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, and email the Ladies at <a href="mailto:lutheranladies@kfuo.org">lutheranladies@kfuo.org</a>.

#195. Erin's Recipe Card: The Cream Puff

Take a dill pickle. Wrap it up in lunch meat and cream cheese. Slice it into bite-sized nuggets. What do you get? Dill pickle roll-ups — AKA Lutheran Sushi! In this Wild Card episode, Bri offers a loving tribute to this most midwestern of Lutheran potluck appetizers. She leads Sarah, Erin, and Rachel in sharing memories of their encounters with and opinions of this culinary cultural icon before ending the episode with an original poetic ode to Lutheran sushi.  Oh dill pickle-roll up,  So white, and pink, and green!  Your placement at the potluck  Is the best I’ve ever seen. … Learn how to make your own dill pickle roll-ups from IamHomesteader.com. Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erinaltered), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram!Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

Take a dill pickle. Wrap it up in lunch meat and cream cheese. Slice it into bite-sized nuggets. What do you get? Dill pickle roll-ups — AKA Lutheran Sushi! In this Wild Card episode, Bri offers a loving tribute to this most midwestern of Lutheran potluck appetizers. She leads Sarah, Erin, and Rachel in sharing memories of their encounters with and opinions of this culinary cultural icon before ending the episode with an original poetic ode to Lutheran sushi. Oh dill pickle-roll up, So white, and pink, and green! Your placement at the potluck Is the best I’ve ever seen. … Learn how to make your own dill pickle roll-ups from <a href="https://iamhomesteader.com/pickle-roll-ups/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IamHomesteader.com.</a> Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lutheranladieslounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@lutheranladieslounge</a>. Follow Sarah (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hymnnerd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hymnnerd</a>), Rachel (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachbomberger/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@rachbomberger</a>), Erin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/erinaltered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@erinaltered</a>), and Bri (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/grrrzevske/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@grrrzevske</a>) on Instagram!Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter <a href="http://eepurl.com/gjya5P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, and email the Ladies at <a href="mailto:lutheranladies@kfuo.org">lutheranladies@kfuo.org</a>.

#194. Wild Card: Ode to Lutheran Sushi

In this Hymn Sing episode, Sarah makes a long-overdue foray into hymns for and about baptism. Beginning with an unexpected set of poll results from the Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook group, Sarah goes on to relate the backstories of several crowd favorite baptism hymns. Which of these water-and Spirit-drenched hymns does Sarah most love? Which does she not love so well?  Hymns covered in this episode include “Father Welcomes” (LSB 605), “We Know That Christ Is Raised” (LSB 603), “Baptized into Your Name Most Holy” (LSB 590), “Dearest Jesus, We Are Here” (LSB 592), and “All Who Believe and Are Baptized” (LSB 601). “Our newest goddaughter was just born 2 days ago from the day of recording,” says Sarah, “and she’ll be baptized in a couple weeks, so baptism is spinning in my brain right now!” And as a treat at the end of the episode, hear Village Lutheran Church in Ladue, MO, sing her goddaughter's baptism hymn, "I bind unto myself today" (LSB 604) at her baptism.To learn more about the hymns and hymnwriters mentioned (but not covered) in this episode, check out our recent conversations on Emilie Juliane von Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt and how to host the perfect baptism birthday party.  Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erinaltered), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram!Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

In this Hymn Sing episode, Sarah makes a long-overdue foray into hymns for and about baptism. Beginning with an unexpected set of poll results from the Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook group, Sarah goes on to relate the backstories of several crowd favorite baptism hymns. Which of these water-and Spirit-drenched hymns does Sarah most love? Which does she not love so well? Hymns covered in this episode include “Father Welcomes” (LSB 605), “We Know That Christ Is Raised” (LSB 603), “Baptized into Your Name Most Holy” (LSB 590), “Dearest Jesus, We Are Here” (LSB 592), and “All Who Believe and Are Baptized” (LSB 601). “Our newest goddaughter was just born 2 days ago from the day of recording,” says Sarah, “and she’ll be baptized in a couple weeks, so baptism is spinning in my brain right now!” And as a treat at the end of the episode, hear Village Lutheran Church in Ladue, MO, sing her goddaughter's baptism hymn, "I bind unto myself today" (LSB 604) at her baptism. To learn more about the hymns and hymnwriters mentioned (but not covered) in this episode, check out our recent conversations on <a href="https://www.kfuo.org/2023/05/26/lutheran-ladies-lounge-episode-191-story-time-with-sarah-emilie-juliane-von-schwarzburg-rudolstadt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emilie Juliane von Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt</a> and <a href="https://www.kfuo.org/2023/04/28/lutheran-ladies-lounge-episode-187-sharathon-2023-the-baptism-birthday-party-planning-committee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">how to host the perfect baptism birthday party</a>. Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lutheranladieslounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@lutheranladieslounge</a>. Follow Sarah (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hymnnerd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hymnnerd</a>), Rachel (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachbomberger/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@rachbomberger</a>), Erin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/erinaltered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@erinaltered</a>), and Bri (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/grrrzevske/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@grrrzevske</a>) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter <a href="http://eepurl.com/gjya5P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, and email the Ladies at <a href="mailto:lutheranladies@kfuo.org">lutheranladies@kfuo.org</a>.

#193. Hymn Sing with Sarah: Baptism Hymns!

Have you scrolled through your podcasts, searching for one that catches your ear - a place you can escape to with inviting conversations, laughter, and fellowship with your Lutheran sisters? Look no further!Join Sarah, Erin, Rachel, and Bri on the sofa in the Lutheran Ladies Lounge, a podcast oasis for you, dear sisters, to sit, rest your feet, and stay a while. And on the way out, we’ll check your lipstick.The Lutheran Ladies Lounge is produced by KFUO Radio and available wherever you get your podcasts.

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Have you scrolled through your podcasts, searching for one that catches your ear - a place you can escape to with inviting conversations, laughter, and fellowship with your Lutheran sisters? Look no further! Join Sarah, Erin, Rachel, and Bri on the sofa in the Lutheran Ladies Lounge, a podcast oasis for you, dear sisters, to sit, rest your feet, and stay a while. And on the way out, we’ll check your lipstick. The Lutheran Ladies Lounge is produced by KFUO Radio and available wherever you get your podcasts.

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In their second episode, the Lutheran Ladies head down to the church basement for “Erin’s Recipe Card,” a segment celebrating classic recipes from Lutheran cookbooks. Taste-testing a vintage concoction of pineapple, tuna fish, and magical “goo” (that totally isn’t a New England snack cake, despite what it sounds like), they learn how to “Ring It!” — and why it’s always so important to let your fellow kitchen helpers know whether your contribution is actually a dessert or just a really fancy entree.For bonus content from the show, including step-by-step instructions for trying Erin’s featured recipe at home, join The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

In their second episode, the Lutheran Ladies head down to the church basement for “Erin’s Recipe Card,” a segment celebrating classic recipes from Lutheran cookbooks. Taste-testing a vintage concoction of pineapple, tuna fish, and magical “goo” (that totally isn’t a New England snack cake, despite what it sounds like), they learn how to “Ring It!” — and why it’s always so important to let your fellow kitchen helpers know whether your contribution is actually a dessert or just a really fancy entree. For bonus content from the show, including step-by-step instructions for trying Erin’s featured recipe at home, join The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="http://facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

#002: Erin’s Recipe Card: Tuna Ring Ding

Warm up your vocal cords and join the Lutheran Ladies as they indulge their love of hymns with a new musical segment: “Hymn Sing with Sarah”!In this first installment, Sarah digs into the background and meaning of the beloved All Saints Day hymn “For All the Saints” as she and her co-hosts explore what makes All Saints Day (and the seasons and festivals of the liturgical year more generally) so special and significant for the life of the Church. The episode ends fittingly with an on-air singalong. (Stick around to the end of the episode for a special outtake version of this singalong!)To learn more about the difference between All Saints Day and All Souls Day (which the episode touches on briefly but not in depth), click here.For a deep dive into all your favorite Lutheran Service Book hymns, check out the new resource Lutheran Service Book: Companion to the Hymns, now available from Concordia Publishing House.Connect with the Lutheran ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

Warm up your vocal cords and join the Lutheran Ladies as they indulge their love of hymns with a new musical segment: “Hymn Sing with Sarah”! In this first installment, Sarah digs into the background and meaning of the beloved All Saints Day hymn “For All the Saints” as she and her co-hosts explore what makes All Saints Day (and the seasons and festivals of the liturgical year more generally) so special and significant for the life of the Church. The episode ends fittingly with an on-air singalong. (Stick around to the end of the episode for a special outtake version of this singalong!) To learn more about the difference between All Saints Day and All Souls Day (which the episode touches on briefly but not in depth), click here. For a deep dive into all your favorite Lutheran Service Book hymns, check out the new resource Lutheran Service Book: Companion to the Hymns, now available from Concordia Publishing House. Connect with the Lutheran ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="http://facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

#007: Hymn Sing with Sarah: All Saints’ Day

New Year’s Resolutions: good, bad, or utterly pointless? This is Bri’s Big Question for January, and as usual, there may not be one right answer — just lots of lively and constructive conversation.Given that more than three fourths of the people who make New Year’s Resolutions fail within the first month — and that many resolutions are born from an unhelpful and even harmful sense of body negativity — are they really worth troubling over at all?Drawing in part on the Christian practices of self-examination and of Lenten fasting, Sarah, Erin, and Rachel share their own experiences with making (and breaking) New Year’s Resolutions and explore why, with the right mindset, resolutions might just be worth trying anyway.Connect with the Lutheran ladies on social media The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

New Year’s Resolutions: good, bad, or utterly pointless? This is Bri’s Big Question for January, and as usual, there may not be one right answer — just lots of lively and constructive conversation. Given that more than three fourths of the people who make New Year’s Resolutions fail within the first month — and that many resolutions are born from an unhelpful and even harmful sense of body negativity — are they really worth troubling over at all? Drawing in part on the Christian practices of self-examination and of Lenten fasting, Sarah, Erin, and Rachel share their own experiences with making (and breaking) New Year’s Resolutions and explore why, with the right mindset, resolutions might just be worth trying anyway. Connect with the Lutheran ladies on social media The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="http://facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

#015: Bri’s Big Question: New Year’s Resolutions

How much do you (think you) know about the cultural and theological underpinnings of Mardi Gras? Test your knowledge in the latest edition of Rachel’s Trivia Challenge!Learn more about the meanings of some of Mardi Gras’s many names, what Luther said (or maybe didn’t say) about the festival, how to spell the name of a popular Polish pastry, and the real reason Christians celebrate at this time of year. (Hint: it’s not pancakes.)To dig deeper into a few of the sources mentioned in the show, check out Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller’s blog post on Luther and fasting, the Oma Way blog on German fastnacht traditions, and Bob Scribner’s article “Reformation, carnival, and the world turned upside down.”Correction note: While the Ladies did spell “pączki” right on the first try, they ultimately put the “swooshy thing” under the wrong letter. It goes under the a, not the c.Mardi Gras Pug Photo credit: DaPuglet on Visualhunt / CC BY-SAConnect with the Lutheran ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

How much do you (think you) know about the cultural and theological underpinnings of Mardi Gras? Test your knowledge in the latest edition of Rachel’s Trivia Challenge! Learn more about the meanings of some of Mardi Gras’s many names, what Luther said (or maybe didn’t say) about the festival, how to spell the name of a popular Polish pastry, and the real reason Christians celebrate at this time of year. (Hint: it’s not pancakes.) To dig deeper into a few of the sources mentioned in the show, check out Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller’s blog post on Luther and fasting, the Oma Way blog on German fastnacht traditions, and Bob Scribner’s article “Reformation, carnival, and the world turned upside down.” Correction note: While the Ladies did spell “pączki” right on the first try, they ultimately put the “swooshy thing” under the wrong letter. It goes under the a, not the c. Mardi Gras Pug Photo credit: DaPuglet on Visualhunt / CC BY-SA Connect with the Lutheran ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="http://facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

#022: Rachel’s Trivia Challenge: Mardi Gras!

“What should Lutheran ladies be talking about that we’re not?”In yet another first for the program, Sarah, Erin, Bri, and Rachel welcome special guest Heather Ruesch into the lounge for “Erin’s One-Question Interview.”(Who’d have thought that one question could lead to so much constructive conversation?)Heather Ruesch is a pro-life speaker, advocate, and educator who is currently traveling the country with the You Matter Tour, which “empowers adolescents to create a new, healthy perspective” on human sexuality. An LCMS pastor’s wife and mother of four, Heather is also the author of Sexuality Mentality: Creating a Culture of Biblical Integrity (CPH). Learn more about Heather and find out where she’ll be next at heatherruesch.com.Connect with the Lutheran ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

“What should Lutheran ladies be talking about that we’re not?” In yet another first for the program, Sarah, Erin, Bri, and Rachel welcome special guest Heather Ruesch into the lounge for “Erin’s One-Question Interview.” (Who’d have thought that one question could lead to so much constructive conversation?) Heather Ruesch is a pro-life speaker, advocate, and educator who is currently traveling the country with the You Matter Tour, which “empowers adolescents to create a new, healthy perspective” on human sexuality. An LCMS pastor’s wife and mother of four, Heather is also the author of Sexuality Mentality: Creating a Culture of Biblical Integrity (CPH). Learn more about Heather and find out where she’ll be next at <a href="http://heatherruesch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">heatherruesch.com</a>. Connect with the Lutheran ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="http://facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

#017: Erin’s One-Question Interview: The Value of Your Life

In 1957, an enterprising Lutheran lady named Frances Kipps Spencer created the first Chrismons™ — the now-familiar handcrafted gold and white ornaments that adorn so many church Christmas trees to this day. In this episode, Sarah, Bri, Erin and Rachel share the origin story behind these ornaments, delve into their rich Christological meanings, and get ready to craft their own versions of these time-honored Christian symbols. Will there be Styrofoam, sequins, and hot glue involved? (One can only hope!)See the brochure from East Liberty Presbyterian Church here. You can also find all things Chrismons™ from Ascension Lutheran Church in Danville, VA, at chrismon.org.Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a special announcement from the Lutheran Ladies’ Book Club.Connect with the Lutheran ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

In 1957, an enterprising Lutheran lady named Frances Kipps Spencer created the first Chrismons™ — the now-familiar handcrafted gold and white ornaments that adorn so many church Christmas trees to this day. In this episode, Sarah, Bri, Erin and Rachel share the origin story behind these ornaments, delve into their rich Christological meanings, and get ready to craft their own versions of these time-honored Christian symbols. Will there be Styrofoam, sequins, and hot glue involved? (One can only hope!) See the brochure from East Liberty Presbyterian Church here. You can also find all things Chrismons™ from Ascension Lutheran Church in Danville, VA, at <a href="http://chrismon.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">chrismon.org</a>. Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a special announcement from the Lutheran Ladies’ Book Club. Connect with the Lutheran ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="http://facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

#009: The Lutheran Ladies’ Guide to Chrismons™

Should Lutherans go Trick-or-Treating on Halloween — or not?That’s Bri’s “Big Question” for October, and in this episode of The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge, the ladies are considering all the arguments and doing their level best to hash out answers (with a little help from their friends on Facebook and the LCMS’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations). Whether you dress up on Halloween and greet the kiddies at the door with full-sized candy bars or hide in your basement with all the lights out, you’re sure to find rich food for thought in this week’s conversation.SHOW EDITS:The pronounciation of “Samhain” is “sow-win” as in “cow” not “sew.”The commenter “Emily” is actually “Elizabeth.” We apologize for saying the wrong name!Connect with your favorite Lutheran ladies on social media (and help them think through their next “Big Question”) when you join The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

Should Lutherans go Trick-or-Treating on Halloween — or not? That’s Bri’s “Big Question” for October, and in this episode of The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge, the ladies are considering all the arguments and doing their level best to hash out answers (with a little help from their friends on Facebook and the LCMS’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations). Whether you dress up on Halloween and greet the kiddies at the door with full-sized candy bars or hide in your basement with all the lights out, you’re sure to find rich food for thought in this week’s conversation. SHOW EDITS: The pronounciation of “Samhain” is “sow-win” as in “cow” not “sew.” The commenter “Emily” is actually “Elizabeth.” We apologize for saying the wrong name! Connect with your favorite Lutheran ladies on social media (and help them think through their next “Big Question”) when you join The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="http://facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

#005: Bri’s Big Question: Trick-or-Treating

Some people look forward all year to Christmas, but in this episode, the Lutheran Ladies are already getting excited for Lent (143 sleeps, in case you’re counting!) — and with it, the Lenten soup supper.In Bri’s new segment “How to Lutheran,” she waxes rhapsodic over styrofoam bowls of chicken noodle soup, leaky yellow drink coolers and all the other austere culinary delights of a traditional Lutheran midweek meal.“Lenten midweek suppers are a great opportunity to foster community within your congregation,” Bri reminds us, adding, “They’re also a great opportunity to not have to cook for once.”For bonus content from the show, including step-by-step instructions for trying Erin’s featured recipe at home, join The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

Some people look forward all year to Christmas, but in this episode, the Lutheran Ladies are already getting excited for Lent (143 sleeps, in case you’re counting!) — and with it, the Lenten soup supper. In Bri’s new segment “How to Lutheran,” she waxes rhapsodic over styrofoam bowls of chicken noodle soup, leaky yellow drink coolers and all the other austere culinary delights of a traditional Lutheran midweek meal. “Lenten midweek suppers are a great opportunity to foster community within your congregation,” Bri reminds us, adding, “They’re also a great opportunity to not have to cook for once.” For bonus content from the show, including step-by-step instructions for trying Erin’s featured recipe at home, join The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="http://facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

#003: How to Lutheran with Bri: The Midweek Supper

It’s a Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge short! Have you ever been on the phone, only to have the dog bark or the kids yell for help.So have we.For bonus content from the show and a chance to help shape future on-air conversations—and enjoy friendly fellowship with other Lutheran ladies—join The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

It’s a Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge short! Have you ever been on the phone, only to have the dog bark or the kids yell for help. So have we. For bonus content from the show and a chance to help shape future on-air conversations—and enjoy friendly fellowship with other Lutheran ladies—join The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="http://facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

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Looking for a savory new casserole to add to your fall potluck lineup? Look no further than Erin’s Recipe Card.In this episode, the ladies bake up and try an Erin original: Spaghetti Squash Casserole with spicy sausage, kale and a crispy Parmesan crumb topping. With vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy- and intolerant-friendly variations all possible, this healthy and easily customizable recipe is sure to become a side-dish staple in a church basement near you.Connect with the Lutheran ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.---------------------------------------Spaghetti Squash CasseroleServes 8-12Created by Erin Alter for The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge.2 spaghetti squashes- each about 6-8 inches long1 medium/large onion, diced2-3 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence2 bunches kale, chopped5 tablespoons Olive oil, divided1 pound Italian sausage, spicy recommended½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided½ cup bread crumbsSalt and pepperCut spaghetti squashes in half, scrape out seeds, rub with a little bit of olive oil, and roast cut-side down at 400° for 40 to 60 minutes until tender. (You’ll know it is done when it is Very Easy to shred the flesh into strands. It might need longer if your squashes are larger.)While the squash is roasting, take a walk and then sauté the onion, garlic, and Herbes de Provence in 4 tablespoons olive oil. Once the onion is soft, add half the kale and sauté until bright green and tender. Set aside.Brown the sausage. Once the sausage is browned, add the remaining kale and sauté until bright green and tender. Add to the reserved vegetables.When the squash is tender, use a fork to remove the flesh and separate the strands. Mix it together with the vegetables and sausage. Stir in ¼ cup of the Parmesan cheese. Adjust for salt and pepper.Place everything in a casserole dish. Combine the remaining ¼ cup Parmesan cheese with the bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle over the casserole. If the casserole is still quite hot from cooking the food, bake at 375° for 15 minutes, or until browned. If you took a break and are baking this after it has cooled considerably, it will need longer. Eyeball it.OptionsSwap out the Herbes De Provence for any herb blend you enjoy.If you can’t find spicy Italian sausage, or if you enjoy a little extra kick, add some crushed red pepper flakes to give it a little more get up and go.Want to make it vegetarian? Leave out the sausage and consider adding a can of drained/rinsed garbanzo beans.Gluten free? Consider using ground almonds or crushed potato chips, or search out gluten free bread crumbs. Don’t forget to check the sausage that you choose, to make sure it is gluten free.

Looking for a savory new casserole to add to your fall potluck lineup? Look no further than Erin’s Recipe Card. In this episode, the ladies bake up and try an Erin original: Spaghetti Squash Casserole with spicy sausage, kale and a crispy Parmesan crumb topping. With vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy- and intolerant-friendly variations all possible, this healthy and easily customizable recipe is sure to become a side-dish staple in a church basement near you. Connect with the Lutheran ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="http://facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram. --------------------------------------- Spaghetti Squash Casserole Serves 8-12 Created by Erin Alter for The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge. 2 spaghetti squashes- each about 6-8 inches long 1 medium/large onion, diced 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence 2 bunches kale, chopped 5 tablespoons Olive oil, divided 1 pound Italian sausage, spicy recommended ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided ½ cup bread crumbs Salt and pepper Cut spaghetti squashes in half, scrape out seeds, rub with a little bit of olive oil, and roast cut-side down at 400° for 40 to 60 minutes until tender. (You’ll know it is done when it is Very Easy to shred the flesh into strands. It might need longer if your squashes are larger.) While the squash is roasting, take a walk and then sauté the onion, garlic, and Herbes de Provence in 4 tablespoons olive oil. Once the onion is soft, add half the kale and sauté until bright green and tender. Set aside. Brown the sausage. Once the sausage is browned, add the remaining kale and sauté until bright green and tender. Add to the reserved vegetables. When the squash is tender, use a fork to remove the flesh and separate the strands. Mix it together with the vegetables and sausage. Stir in ¼ cup of the Parmesan cheese. Adjust for salt and pepper. Place everything in a casserole dish. Combine the remaining ¼ cup Parmesan cheese with the bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle over the casserole. If the casserole is still quite hot from cooking the food, bake at 375° for 15 minutes, or until browned. If you took a break and are baking this after it has cooled considerably, it will need longer. Eyeball it. Options Swap out the Herbes De Provence for any herb blend you enjoy. If you can’t find spicy Italian sausage, or if you enjoy a little extra kick, add some crushed red pepper flakes to give it a little more get up and go. Want to make it vegetarian? Leave out the sausage and consider adding a can of drained/rinsed garbanzo beans. Gluten free? Consider using ground almonds or crushed potato chips, or search out gluten free bread crumbs. Don’t forget to check the sausage that you choose, to make sure it is gluten free.

#008: Erin’s Recipe Card: Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Put on your thinking caps and play along with Rachel’s Trivia Challenge! In this episode of The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge, Rachel stumps the ladies with a series of trivia questions about LCMS Lutherans in show business.What can J. S. Bach’s signature sign-off teach us about Lutheranism and celebrity? Where can a Lutheran celeb always go and not be fussed over? Which Hollywood character actor grew up as an LCMS pastor’s kid? And (of great interest to at least one lady) is Jon Hamm Lutheran?Connect with your favorite Lutheran ladies on social media (and gently rib Rachel for having accidentally given 1958 — rather than 1858 — as the date when Jon Hamm’s ancestors immigrated to St. Louis … oops!) when you join The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

Put on your thinking caps and play along with Rachel’s Trivia Challenge! In this episode of The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge, Rachel stumps the ladies with a series of trivia questions about LCMS Lutherans in show business. What can J. S. Bach’s signature sign-off teach us about Lutheranism and celebrity? Where can a Lutheran celeb always go and not be fussed over? Which Hollywood character actor grew up as an LCMS pastor’s kid? And (of great interest to at least one lady) is Jon Hamm Lutheran? Connect with your favorite Lutheran ladies on social media (and gently rib Rachel for having accidentally given 1958 — rather than 1858 — as the date when Jon Hamm’s ancestors immigrated to St. Louis … oops!) when you join The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="http://facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

#004: Rachel’s Trivia Challenge: Lutherans in Show Business

Literature, history, fashion, community, trigger-happy grandmothers … This episode has it all.Wrapping up discussion of the first Lutheran Ladies’ Book Club pick, A Year Down Yonder, Rachel leads Sarah, Erin, and Bri through a lively discussion of key themes in Richard Peck’s Newbery Award-winning young adult novel. Drawing upon listener insights shared through book club conversations in the show’s Facebook group, the ladies consider what makes the Depression such a fascinating era in American history, how fashion can be used more intentionally, and which relationship is ultimately stronger: friend, or neighbor?At the end of the episode, Sarah, Erin, and Bri help Rachel choose and announce the Lutheran Ladies’ Book Club’s next pick: Adam Minter’s Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale.Connect with the Lutheran ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

Literature, history, fashion, community, trigger-happy grandmothers … This episode has it all. Wrapping up discussion of the first Lutheran Ladies’ Book Club pick, A Year Down Yonder, Rachel leads Sarah, Erin, and Bri through a lively discussion of key themes in Richard Peck’s Newbery Award-winning young adult novel. Drawing upon listener insights shared through book club conversations in the show’s Facebook group, the ladies consider what makes the Depression such a fascinating era in American history, how fashion can be used more intentionally, and which relationship is ultimately stronger: friend, or neighbor? At the end of the episode, Sarah, Erin, and Bri help Rachel choose and announce the Lutheran Ladies’ Book Club’s next pick: Adam Minter’s Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale. Connect with the Lutheran ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="http://facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

#018: Book Club: A Year Down Yonder and Next Pick Announcement!

In this episode, Sarah invites Erin, Bri and Rachel to share their favorite Christmas carols and caroling memories before waxing rhapsodic herself over the history and tradition of her own favorite Christmas hymn — “The Quempas Carol.”What does Sbarro have to do with Christmas caroling? Why does Rachel still blush sometimes when she hears “Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer”? And how, exactly, did little Sarah become the #hymnnerd she is today?The episode wraps with an ethereal a cappella rendition of the first verse of “The Quempas Carol,” sung by Sarah, Erin, and friends.Text Source: German carols, 14th cent.; Tr. compositeCopyright: Translation © 1969 Concordia Publishing HouseNotes: Tr. Martin L. Seltz, 1909-1967; Tr. Herbert J. A. Bourman, b. 1908; alt.Used with permission from Concordia Publishing House.Tune Source: German carols, 14th cent.Copyright: Setting © 1978 Lutheran Book of WorshipUsed with permission from Augsburg Fortress / 1517 Media.

In this episode, Sarah invites Erin, Bri and Rachel to share their favorite Christmas carols and caroling memories before waxing rhapsodic herself over the history and tradition of her own favorite Christmas hymn — “The Quempas Carol.” What does Sbarro have to do with Christmas caroling? Why does Rachel still blush sometimes when she hears “Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer”? And how, exactly, did little Sarah become the #hymnnerd she is today? The episode wraps with an ethereal a cappella rendition of the first verse of “The Quempas Carol,” sung by Sarah, Erin, and friends. Text Source: German carols, 14th cent.; Tr. composite Copyright: Translation © 1969 Concordia Publishing House Notes: Tr. Martin L. Seltz, 1909-1967; Tr. Herbert J. A. Bourman, b. 1908; alt. Used with permission from Concordia Publishing House. Tune Source: German carols, 14th cent. Copyright: Setting © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship Used with permission from Augsburg Fortress / 1517 Media.

#012: Hymn Sing with Sarah: The Quempas Carol

‘Tis the season … for Christmas pageants! Join Sarah, Erin, Bri, and Rachel as they embark on a riotous romp through the past, present and (hypothetical) future of nativity theatricals.What was the go-to costume choice for a mid-century modern shepherd? Which Medieval nativity drama likely incorporated Cirque-du-Soleil-style acrobatics? What do Gladys Herdman, Linus van Pelt, and Dominic the Donkey have to do with the Christmas story? And what, exactly, is an essay question doing in a trivia quiz?Find answers to these questions (and others you never thought to ask) in this edition of Rachel’s Trivia Challenge.Correction note: At approximately 19:00, the cohosts mention in passing that the Angel Gabriel visited Elizabeth. According to Luke 1, Gabriel appeared to Elizabeth’s husband, Zechariah, not Elizabeth herself.Connect with the Lutheran ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

‘Tis the season … for Christmas pageants! Join Sarah, Erin, Bri, and Rachel as they embark on a riotous romp through the past, present and (hypothetical) future of nativity theatricals. What was the go-to costume choice for a mid-century modern shepherd? Which Medieval nativity drama likely incorporated Cirque-du-Soleil-style acrobatics? What do Gladys Herdman, Linus van Pelt, and Dominic the Donkey have to do with the Christmas story? And what, exactly, is an essay question doing in a trivia quiz? Find answers to these questions (and others you never thought to ask) in this edition of Rachel’s Trivia Challenge. Correction note: At approximately 19:00, the cohosts mention in passing that the Angel Gabriel visited Elizabeth. According to Luke 1, Gabriel appeared to Elizabeth’s husband, Zechariah, not Elizabeth herself. Connect with the Lutheran ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="http://facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

#013: Rachel’s Trivia Challenge: The Best Christmas Pageant (Quiz) Ever

In the latest installment of Rachel’s Trivia Challenge — focused on the Last Sunday of the church year and the End Times — Rachel embarks on a dystopian romp from rock band R.E.M. to evangelical A-lister Kirk Cameron and beyond, as she does her level best to stump Sarah, Erin, and Bri on all things eschatological.Which event in American history became known as the “Great Disappointment”? How did the advent of the internet affect End Times prognostication? What did Luther think about Revelation? And can you sing (from memory—no cheating!) the words to Rachel’s least favorite hymn in Lutheran Service Book?It’s the end of the world (according to the liturgical calendar, at least), and the Lutheran Ladies are feeling just fine, thank you very much. How about you? Listen in, play along, and find out!Connect with the Lutheran ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

In the latest installment of Rachel’s Trivia Challenge — focused on the Last Sunday of the church year and the End Times — Rachel embarks on a dystopian romp from rock band R.E.M. to evangelical A-lister Kirk Cameron and beyond, as she does her level best to stump Sarah, Erin, and Bri on all things eschatological. Which event in American history became known as the “Great Disappointment”? How did the advent of the internet affect End Times prognostication? What did Luther think about Revelation? And can you sing (from memory—no cheating!) the words to Rachel’s least favorite hymn in Lutheran Service Book? It’s the end of the world (according to the liturgical calendar, at least), and the Lutheran Ladies are feeling just fine, thank you very much. How about you? Listen in, play along, and find out! Connect with the Lutheran ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="http://facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

#010: Rachel’s Trivia Challenge: The End of the World

Merry Christmas from the Lutheran Ladies!In this “super special” holiday episode, Sarah, Erin, Bri, and Rachel each share their own original unpublished Christmas poems.From a Dr. Seuss-themed power ballad to a nativity “limerichard,” from a rhapsodic ode to Christmas hymns to a Hamilton-inspired angelic rap verse, these homespun poems will have listeners snapping their fingers (and maybe even grabbing pen and paper to craft their own Christmas poems) as they marvel anew at the miracle of Christmas.Connect with the Lutheran ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

Merry Christmas from the Lutheran Ladies! In this “super special” holiday episode, Sarah, Erin, Bri, and Rachel each share their own original unpublished Christmas poems. From a Dr. Seuss-themed power ballad to a nativity “limerichard,” from a rhapsodic ode to Christmas hymns to a Hamilton-inspired angelic rap verse, these homespun poems will have listeners snapping their fingers (and maybe even grabbing pen and paper to craft their own Christmas poems) as they marvel anew at the miracle of Christmas. Connect with the Lutheran ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="http://facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

#014: Christmas Poetry Slam!

You probably have the Apostles’ Creed and Nicene Creed memorized, but what about the Athanasian Creed? We want to help you learn it! Our memorization guide will help you memorize this Creed in time for Trinity Sunday.Download the PDF guide at kfuo.org/lutheranladieslounge, graciously provided by Deaconess Mary Moerbe and Concordia Publishing House.Join the Facebook event in the Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge group here: facebook.com/events/183406652940671. Not a member of the group yet? Join in for community of Lutheran women!For quick reference, here are the checkpoints:February 21 – AC verses 1-4February 28 – AC verses 5-6March 6 – AC verses 7-12March 13 – | CHECKPOINT | AC verses 1-12March 20 – AC verses 13-19March 27 – AC verses 20-23April 3 – | CHECKPOINT | AC verses 1-23April 10 – AC verses 24-26April 17 – AC verses 27-28April 24 – | CHECKPOINT | AC verses 1-28May 1 – AC verses 29-31May 8 – AC verses 32-34May 15 – | CHECKPOINT | AC verses 1-34May 22 – AC verses 35-37May 29 – AC verses 38-40June 5 – | CHECKPOINT | Athanasian Creed in its entiretyJune 7: Trinity Sunday!Connect with the Lutheran ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

You probably have the Apostles’ Creed and Nicene Creed memorized, but what about the Athanasian Creed? We want to help you learn it! Our memorization guide will help you memorize this Creed in time for Trinity Sunday. Download the PDF guide at <a href="http://kfuo.org/lutheranladieslounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kfuo.org/lutheranladieslounge</a>, graciously provided by Deaconess Mary Moerbe and Concordia Publishing House. Join the Facebook event in the Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge group here: <a href="http://facebook.com/events/183406652940671" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/events/183406652940671</a>. Not a member of the group yet? Join in for community of Lutheran women! For quick reference, here are the checkpoints: February 21 – AC verses 1-4 February 28 – AC verses 5-6 March 6 – AC verses 7-12 March 13 – | CHECKPOINT | AC verses 1-12 March 20 – AC verses 13-19 March 27 – AC verses 20-23 April 3 – | CHECKPOINT | AC verses 1-23 April 10 – AC verses 24-26 April 17 – AC verses 27-28 April 24 – | CHECKPOINT | AC verses 1-28 May 1 – AC verses 29-31 May 8 – AC verses 32-34 May 15 – | CHECKPOINT | AC verses 1-34 May 22 – AC verses 35-37 May 29 – AC verses 38-40 June 5 – | CHECKPOINT | Athanasian Creed in its entirety June 7: Trinity Sunday! Connect with the Lutheran ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="http://facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

Short: Memorize the Athanasian Creed with us!

In this episode, Bri leads the ladies in a celebratory discussion of “the one painting of Jesus in every church ever”: Warner Sallman’s “Head of Christ.” Delving into the origin story of Sallman and his famous painting, Bri uses this familiar work of art to open a larger discussion of artistic representations of Christ throughout history and around the world, from early Christian iconography to contemporary artists like Yongsung Kim and Ed Riojas.Follow these links to dig more deeply into some of the many artists and topics covered in this far-ranging episode: Warner Sallman, “Head of Christ,” the Evangelical Covenant Church, Covenant Companion, He Qi, Sadao Watanabe, Yongsung Kim, “Christ Pantocrator,” Lucas Cranach, Ed Riojas, Kelly Schumacher (Agnus Dei Liturgical Arts), Jonathan Mayer (Scapegoat Studios).Connect with the Lutheran ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

In this episode, Bri leads the ladies in a celebratory discussion of “the one painting of Jesus in every church ever”: Warner Sallman’s “Head of Christ.” Delving into the origin story of Sallman and his famous painting, Bri uses this familiar work of art to open a larger discussion of artistic representations of Christ throughout history and around the world, from early Christian iconography to contemporary artists like Yongsung Kim and Ed Riojas. Follow these links to dig more deeply into some of the many artists and topics covered in this far-ranging episode: Warner Sallman, “Head of Christ,” the Evangelical Covenant Church, Covenant Companion, He Qi, Sadao Watanabe, Yongsung Kim, “Christ Pantocrator,” Lucas Cranach, Ed Riojas, Kelly Schumacher (Agnus Dei Liturgical Arts), Jonathan Mayer (Scapegoat Studios). Connect with the Lutheran ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="http://facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

#019: Seeing Jesus Through Art

In this Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge ICYMI short, Sarah, Erin, Rachel, and Bri talk through their options as they finalize a choice for their inaugural book club pick: A Year Down Yonder, by Richard Peck.Want to join them in the Lutheran Ladies’ Book Club? Here’s how:Listen regularly to the Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge podcast. A new book will be announced on air every 2-3 months.Buy or borrow the book. Selected titles are generally available in a variety of formats (including digital and audio) from both national chains and indie booksellers and can often be checked out from local libraries.Watch for and chime in on Facebook discussion threads labeled “book club.” These will begin appearing approximately 4-8 weeks after a book has been announced.Listen to the next book club segment of the podcast for follow-up discussion from the Lutheran Ladies.Connect with the Lutheran ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

In this Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge ICYMI short, Sarah, Erin, Rachel, and Bri talk through their options as they finalize a choice for their inaugural book club pick: A Year Down Yonder, by Richard Peck. Want to join them in the Lutheran Ladies’ Book Club? Here’s how: Listen regularly to the Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge podcast. A new book will be announced on air every 2-3 months. Buy or borrow the book. Selected titles are generally available in a variety of formats (including digital and audio) from both national chains and indie booksellers and can often be checked out from local libraries. Watch for and chime in on Facebook discussion threads labeled “book club.” These will begin appearing approximately 4-8 weeks after a book has been announced. Listen to the next book club segment of the podcast for follow-up discussion from the Lutheran Ladies. Connect with the Lutheran ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="http://facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

ICYMI: Book Club Announcement!

It’s time to finalize the next pick for the Lutheran Ladies’ Book Club! Will Sarah, Erin, and Bri choose “historical fiction from the perspective of a sadder-but-wiser older character”? Or will they go for “nonfiction guaranteed to make you the smarty-pants at your next church event”?Listen in to this Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge short to hear which book they (and hopefully you!) will be reading next, as well as to learn about changes to the online book club format that will make the conversation easier and more accessible to all.Connect with the Lutheran ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

It’s time to finalize the next pick for the Lutheran Ladies’ Book Club! Will Sarah, Erin, and Bri choose “historical fiction from the perspective of a sadder-but-wiser older character”? Or will they go for “nonfiction guaranteed to make you the smarty-pants at your next church event”? Listen in to this Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge short to hear which book they (and hopefully you!) will be reading next, as well as to learn about changes to the online book club format that will make the conversation easier and more accessible to all. Connect with the Lutheran ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (<a href="http://facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge</a>) and follow Sarah (@mrsbaseballpants), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erin.alter), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram.

ICYMI: Book Club Announcement for ‘Secondhand’

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