Posted on Sunday, September 3, 2017

Episode 52: Reach the Beach with Knute Ogren

Welcome to the latest episode of the 2 Bald Pastors. Sorry we have not had an episode in a few weeks. The end of the summer has been busier than we thought. We are happy to get back into the swing of things with a conversation with Knute Ogren.

Knute is the Director of Development and Communications at Camp Calumet in Freedom, NH. He oversees Reach the Beach which is a Ragnar race. You can learn more about it by listening to today’s episode.

To support this podcast we would like to invite you to a specially designed t-shirt created for this podcast. Check out the shirt here: Be Good T-Shirt

Enjoy today’s Podcast

Links

Camp Calumet

Lutheran Church of the Nativity

Lutheran Disaster Response

Calumet.org/reachthebeach

calumet.org/followtherace

Conversation with Mark Huber

Conversation with Don Johnson

Knute’s Fundraising Page

Geoff’s Fundraising Page

Posted on Friday, July 14, 2017

Episode 51: Conversation with the Bishop on a Bike Jim Hazlewood

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We have the honor of Interviewing our Bishop Jim Hazelwood for our 51st podcast episode. Jim is an inspiration to many in the New England Synod as he is known as the Bishop on a Bike. We talk about Healthy Church, Healthy Leaders and get an insight to some of the things he is working on in his ministry to so many people.

Geoff has written an amazing piece about a brief history of pastoring in America. Check it out in the link below.

A Brief History of Pastoring in America

Posted on Saturday, July 1, 2017

Episode 50: Episode 50! Episode 50!!!

We look back at the first 50 episodes of the 2 Bald Pastors

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The 50th episode of the 2 Bald Pastors. We look back and share some of our favorite moments. Thank you for joining us on this journey and we look forward to the next 50 and more.

Posted on Friday, June 23, 2017

Episode 49: Mission or Maintenance

What is the Health of your Church? Is there anything you can do about it?

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Today the 2 Bald Pastors talk about church and the health of our church. We ask the question is our church fulling our mission or are we in maintenance mode? Please join in the conversation by leaving a comment below or check our our Facebook.

Posted on Friday, June 9, 2017

Episode 48: Just Say NO

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Joe and Geoff talk about how to say no to get more margin in your life. Listen to it today!

Click Here for a Blog Series on Acts

Click Here for a PDF copy of the Sermon Series on Acts

Book from Dr. Matt Skinner

2 Bald Pastors T Shirt

New Testament Scholar N.T. Wright calls the Acts of the Apostles, “The Deeds and Teachings of King Jesus, Part II” (Acts for Everyone, Part 1). This summer we will be on an adventure with those first “sent ones” (apostles) into a world that doesn’t know or follow this King Jesus. Hear their faith and witness. See Christ’s ongoing presence. Experience the Holy Spirit call to bold action, as we make connections to our own lives of faith today.

ADVENTURES THROUGH ACTS!

Posted on Friday, June 2, 2017

Episode 47: The 2018 ELCA National Youth Gathering

Houston Here We Come

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This week we talk with Molly Beck Dean who is the Director of the ELCA National Youth Gathering. A tri-annual gathering of over 30,000 youth and adults. In 2018 the gathering will take place in Houston, Tx.

Molly has a vast experience working with youth of the church and is the perfect person to lead this charge. We had an amazing conversation with Molly and we hope you enjoy it!

Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Episode 46: Youth are Leading or Leaving

A Conversation with Lyle Griner

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We had a great conversation about youth ministry. Lyle is an expert in training youth to connect with youth. His experience has changed thousands of lives. Some of his background includes:

16 years of dynamic congregational work
National Director of Peer Ministry Leadership
Leader of 3-week Certification School for Wartburg Theological Seminary and The Youth & Family Institute
Creator and Instructor for Living Room Summits on family ministry
14 years with The Youth & Family Institute (renamed Vibrant Faith)
Youth ministry instructor at Augsburg College, Minneapolis and Concordia University, St. Paul
Coaching and Mentoring.
AA, Biblical Studies, MN Bible College
Major in Middle School Education
Masters in Youth and Family Ministry
Two year studies and Certification as a Spiritual Director
Presently also works with Youth ministry at Mount Calvary, Excelsior, MN

We hope you enjoy this episode of the 2 Bald Pastors

Posted on Friday, May 5, 2017

Episode 45: Front Porch Church

How we can notice the world around us from the front porch

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Pastor Geoff and Pastor Joe reflect upon their conversation with author Laura Everett. They talk about slowing down and seeing the world around us. They also talk about being a front porch church vs a back deck church. Enjoy the latest episode of the 2 Bald Pastors.

Resources mentioned in the podcast:

Conversation with John Longworth

Posted on Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Episode 44: Holy Spokes with Laura Everett

Conversation with Laura Everett on Urban Spirituality

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Laura Everett is the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Council of Churches. Almost ten years ago Laura found herself in need of transportation and ended up with a bike. Thousands of miles later she can be found riding to and from work in the Boston area.

She talks about her life as a cycle commuter and what she has learned about riding and about her faith.

She has written a book titled Holy Spokes: The Search for Urban Spirituality on Two Wheels