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Perspectives Podcast: Public vs. Private vs. Homeschooling
In this episode, Emily DeAngelo, Jenette Cline, and Mike Hatch have a conversation about the differences (good and bad) between public school, private school, and homeschooling. They discuss their own experiences with each and how Christians should think about the topic of educating their children.
Perspectives Podcast - Mount Rushmore of Faith (Part 2)
In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Joel Haldeman, and Emily DeAngelo have a conversation about who each of them would put on their Mount Rushmore of faith with part two of the series focusing on people not in the bible.
Perspectives Podcast - Mount Rushmore of Faith (Part 1)
In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Joel Haldeman, and Emily DeAngelo have a conversation about who each of them would put on their Mount Rushmore of faith, who has had a large impact on their own faith journey and on the stories in the Bible, and more!
Beauty in Brokenness
Brokenness has been on my mind a lot lately, partly because of the work I get to do each day, but also because I have come to better understand that being broken is exactly the condition of all humans. Sometimes stories of brokenness are so ridiculous that in the sharing of them, we discover laughter together, which helps to mend our fractured souls.
Perspectives Podcast - Online vs. In-Person Church Services
In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Dan Shields, and Emily DeAngelo have a conversation about online vs. in-person church services, the advantages and disadvantages of each, if online church can completely replace in-person church, and more!
Perspectives Podcast - Candid Conversations Between Women
In this episode, Emily DeAngelo, Emily Roberts, and Jenette Cline have a conversation about finding balance in life, in serving their families, church, and colleagues, dealing with life transitions, if life balance is even possible, and more!
Culture Care (Makoto Fujimura) | Book Review
In his book, Culture Care, Makoto Fujimura presents a solution to our dissatisfaction with today's culture, which is to nourish culture’s soul by raising up those who by their Christ-given creativity introduce both beauty and healing through art.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 104 - Objections and the Abortion Debate
This episode, Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, sits down with Life Stage Pastors, Emily DeAngelo and Josiah Leuenberger, to have a conversation about the abortion debate in our country, personal stories in relation to abortion, how to answer specific objections to choosing life over abortion, and more!
Mentoring Moments
Mentoring is all about investing in the lives of others. It is intentional discipleship. It was the way of Jesus. As I have spent time studying the life of Jesus in His gospels this summer, I am inspired to share with people what I have learned.
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry | Book Review
I received John Mark Comer’s book, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, from my grown daughter as a Christmas gift last year. Ironically, I laughed aloud and declared, “I’ll read this when the busyness of life slows down…whenever that will be!?!”
Ask a Pastor Ep. 93 - Disrupted Life Events from Coronavirus
This episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund sits down with Emily DeAngelo and Russ Brasher to have a conversation about navigating the loss of special events and missed time with family because of the coronavirus and how faith in Christ can help us in all situations.
"Hesed" and the Steadfast Love of God
There is a family word in the Bible that is repeated more than 250 times which is “hesed”. This Hebrew word describes the steadfast love of God for His people. This love is unconditional, unwavering and unlike any other kind of love described in the scriptures.
Preparing for Easter: Grace
The ministry of Christ really has a lot to do with pointing out how everybody messes up. When I read Peter’s story in Matthew 26, I see the reality of the gospel of Christ. Jesus knew why He had to come to earth – to save sinners who would deny knowing Him in His darkest night.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 81 - Why is Sex Such a Big Deal to Christians?
This episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Joel Haldeman and Emily DeAngelo sit down to have a conversation about why sex is a big deal in our culture and personally, how cultures throughout time have cheapened sex, and how the Bible teaches us to view sex.
The Sacred Revealed in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
For 15 years now, my family has experienced George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker every Christmas season. Each time we see The Nutcracker, we are reminded how this story on the stage points to the overarching meta-narrative of Christmas – God’s divine intervention into human brokenness.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 69 - Women and Church Leadership
This episode Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, talks with three women on staff at Orchard Hill Church, Emily DeAngelo, Emily Roberts and Kay Warheit, about women in church leadership roles and what the bible says about the differences between men and women.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 68 - Gender Roles and Submission
This episode Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, talks with three women on staff at Orchard Hill Church, Emily DeAngelo, Emily Roberts and Kay Warheit, about genders roles in today's society, the concept of submission and what the Bible has to say about it.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 63 - Being a Good Influence on Non-Christian Kids, Discernment in Media
This episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, talks with Co-director of Women's Ministry, Emily DeAngelo, about how to be a good influence on kids in your community and being discerning in the media that you consume.
Gathering at the Table
While food obviously satisfies our hunger, gathering at the table with family and friends is so much more than feeding our bellies. It’s an opportunity to open our hearts in conversation.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 44 - In-vitro Fertilization, Suicide, Depression
This episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, talks with Co-director of Women's Ministry, Emily DeAngelo about in-vitro fertilization, suicide and depression.