Episode #24 Q&A on Headship and Headcoverings with Dr. Gregory Lockwood
Welcome to our very first Q&A! Last month we asked our listeners to send in their questions relating to 1 Corinthians 11, which talks about headship within the Christian marriage and head coverings. Today’s guest is Dr. Gregory Lockwood from Adelaide, South Australia. Dr. Lockwood is an emeritus professor who has worked at Concordia Theological Seminary at Fort Wayne, Indiana, as well as at the Australian Lutheran College in Adelaide. His commentary on 1 Corinthians was published by Concordia Publishing House in August, 2000 and has been distributed worldwide. We hope that this episode will serve you in your own personal study of God’s Word on these topics. https://youtu.be/I81VYHdExQQ Show Notes: COMMENTARIES 1 Corinthians Commentary by Dr. Gregory Lockwood https://www.cph.org/1-corinthians-concordia-commentary First Epistle to the Corinthians Commentary by Gordon Fee https://reformers.com.au/products/9780802871367-nicnt-first-epistle-to-the-corinthians-fee-gordon-d VIDEOS Mike Winger – Women in Ministry Series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HQSlQLYQsE&list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHuBtpJlwi7F5JYw3N5pKyLC BIBLE VERSES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Genesis 1:26-27 – God creates male and female in His image Genesis 2:23 – Adam’s poetry to Eve Exodus 20:3 – The First Commandment (of the Ten Commandments) Psalm 19:5 – poetic metaphors of the sun Proverbs 31:23 – A godly woman brings honour to her husband’s reputation John 5:39 – The Old Testament testifies of Jesus Christ John 10:30 – Jesus and the Father are one John 13:15 – Jesus gives His disciples an example to follow John 13 – Jesus washes his disciples feet at the Passover Feast John 14:28 – The Father is greater than the Son John 21:15-17 – Jesus instructs Peter to pastor His people Acts 14:23 – Paul and Barnabas appoint elders in the church Acts 17:18 – Paul debates the Greek philosophers Acts 20 – Paul calls the pastors together Romans 6 – Christians are dead to sin and alive in Christ 1 Corinthians 1:12 – divisions within the church at Corinth 1 Corinthians 6:12 – “all things are permissible for me” – a Greek Stoic belief 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 – Paul’s instructions to the church regarding male headship and head coverings 1 Corinthians 14:23 – when the church assembles together 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 – women are to abstain from judging prophetic words in the church assembly 1 Corinthians 15:32 – “let us eat and drink for tomorrow we die” – a Greek Stoic belief Ephesians 5:22-33 – Paul’s instructions to husbands and wives 1 Thessalonians 2:20 – Paul calls the church “his glory” 1 Timothy 2:11-12 – women are not to have pastoral authority over men in the church assembly James 1:15 – Warnings against letting your temptations grow and becoming sinful acts James 3:17 – The characteristics of a wise Christian 1 Peter 3:1-5 Peter’s instructions to Christian wives and husbands 1 Peter 5:2 – Peter’s exhortation to the elders OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED VI: Theses on the Office of the Ministry – Theses of Agreement of the Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand (LCANZ) https://lca.box.net/shared/static/eu94q385nbnfae2lzs12.pdf EPISODE TRANSCRIPT https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AFt4u47SLSuZ5cffugcXqSSgMqIiRAXw/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115810904247971165084&rtpof=true&sd=true FIND US Listen Here- https://hereshestandspodcast.alitu.com/1?order=newest Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091391019981 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/hereshestandspodcast/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@HereSheStandsPodcast
Episode #23 Creating a Gospel-Centered Home – A Conversation with Karen Kerber
In today’s episode, Sonja and Lexy chat with Karen Kerber from Tanunda in the Barossa Valley. Karen is married to Paul, a Lutheran minister and together they have six grown children. Karen and Paul have both completed extensive training through Ambassadors of Reconciliation – an organisation that equips people to respond to conflict biblically. They were also heavily involved in the biblical reconciliation ministry of the Lutheran Church of Australia for several years. In the first part of today’s episode, Karen digs deep into what the gospel of Jesus Christ is and explains why it is so important. She also takes us through some of the most popular misconceptions that people have about the gospel and explains what the truth is. Afterwards, she rolls up her sleeves and helps us apply the gospel to our everyday lives, especially within our own homes. Karen not only provides us with valuable teaching on this foundational truth, but she also gives practical demonstrations to give us ideas on how to proclaim the gospel within our own homes and communities. https://youtu.be/e9V6MNX8nVo Show Notes: QUOTES “The Gospel is so clear that it does not need a great deal of interpretation, but it wants to be carefully looked at and deeply taken to heart” – Martin Luther “The Gospel gives peace to the aching soul and awakens our hearts so we joyfully serve God and each other, giving glory and thanks to our Heavenly Father” – Karen Kerber BIBLE VERSES Romans 5:8 Galatians 5:1 1 Peter 2:24 RESOURCES RECOMMENDED BY KAREN Ambassadors of Reconciliation – Bookmarks https://www.aorhope.org/bookmarks Ambassadors of Reconciliation – “Proclaiming God’s Forgiveness” Download https://www.aorhope.org/product-page/proclaiming-god-s-forgiveness-form Martin Luther’s Small & Large Catechisms – https://www.cph.org/martin-luthers-small-and-large-catechisms FIND US Listen Here- https://hereshestandspodcast.alitu.com/1?order=newestFacebook: – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091391019981 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/hereshestandspodcast/
My Journey of Rediscovering My Lutheran Faith and Being a Godly Wife – Elisabeth Dreckow’s Story
Elisabeth Dreckow grew up in the church and her proud Lutheran heritage dates back many decades. However, she didn’t fully realise the power of Lutheran theology until several years ago. In today’s episode, Elisabeth shares her story of rediscovering her faith and the importance of not neglecting the rich Lutheran theological resources available to us. In the second half of the conversation, we dig into the topic of God’s design for marriage and how the distinct roles that He gave to husbands and wives are good and beautiful gifts that benefit us. Whether you find this conversation encouraging, challenging, or even upsetting, we hope that it opens up much-needed discussions about these important topics and motivates people to see what the Bible says about them. https://youtu.be/0et7FdUVTj8 Show Notes: BOOKS ‘Broken’ by Jonathan Fisk https://www.cph.org/broken-7-christian-rules-that-every-christian-ought-to-break-as-often-as-possible ‘Small Catechism for Kids’ https://www.cph.org/luthers-small-catechism-for-kids ‘A Reader’s Edition of the Book of Concord’ https://www.cph.org/concordia-the-lutheran-confessions-a-readers-edition-of-the-book-of-concord-2nd-edition BIBLE VERSES 1 Corinthians 11 – Paul’s passage on God’s order for man and woman/headcovering passage Genesis 3:16 – The Fall makes unity within marriage more difficult. Ephesians 5:22-32 – Paul’s instructions to husbands and wives 1 Peter 3:1-7 – Peter’s instructions to husbands and wives 2 Timothy 3:16-17 – Efficacy of the Word 1 Timothy 3:1-7 – Qualifications of a pastor FIND US Listen Here- https://hereshestandspodcast.alitu.com/1?order=newest Facebook: – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091391019981 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/hereshestandspodcast/
Episode #21 How I Serve Christ in My Workplace – Meryl Schiller’s Story
In today’s episode, Lexy chats with Meryl Schiller from Adelaide, South Australia. Meryl is a public servant for the Australian government and she works within the environment sector, as well as with indigenous communities. We invite you to listen in as Meryl shares her story and talks about how she has navigated the challenge of living out the gospel whilst working under workplace restrictions on expression of faith. Through her experiences, she highlights the power of having genuine conversations, asking thought-provoking questions, and trusting in Jesus’ grace and mercy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZKXx04wUE8 BIBLE VERSES Psalm 139:9-10 John – chapters 3, 7, 19 -Nicodemus Matthew 10:16 Romans 13 – submitting to governing authorities FIND US Podcast Episodes- https://hereshestandspodcast.alitu.co… Facebook: – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?… Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/hereshestands
Episode #20 The Joy of Discovering Lutheran Theology – Bec Nuske and Danielle Brown’s Story
In today’s episode, we chat with sisters Bec Nuske and Danielle Brown from Pinnaroo, South Australia. Together they share their stories of how they became Lutheran. Both coming from a Pentecostal background, they embarked on a faith journey that led them to question their theology and seek a deeper understanding of God’s Word. Through the guidance of discernment ministries and the study of Scripture, they discovered the beauty and simplicity of Lutheran theology, especially the doctrine of vocation.
Episode #19 with Brianna Graham on Her Journey Through Miscarriage and Infertility
In today’s episode, Sonja and Lexy talk with Brianna Graham, a pastor’s wife from Lowood, Queensland. Brianna shares her personal journey with infertility and miscarriage. With vulnerability, she reveals the challenges and heartbreak she has faced, whilst offering hope and encouragement to women who may be experiencing similar struggles. Through Bible verses and words of wisdom, Brianna shares valuable advice for women going through infertility and miscarriage, emphasizing the importance of leaning on support networks, taking time to heal, and surrendering to God’s plan. Her story serves as a reminder that even in the midst of pain, there is hope and God’s love remains unwavering. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kdg2Ts2C8-8 BIBLE VERSES Isaiah 40:11 Romans 8:38-39 John 14:27 RESOURCES A comforting blog post for women who have experienced miscarriage – written by Rev Matt Harrison https://mercyjourney.blogspot.com/201… FIND US Podcast Episodes- https://hereshestandspodcast.alitu.co… Facebook: – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?…Instagram – / hereshestandspodcast
Episode #18 Adults Retreat 2024 – When Brothers Dwell in Unity
In today’s episode, Lexy is joined by a range of young women* who recently attended the Young Adults Retreat in Halls Gap, Victoria. This annual retreat is hosted by Creative Word Fellowship and offers teaching sessions, fellowship, and free time for exploring the beautiful surroundings. This year’s guest speaker was Pastor Brian Kachelmeier from Crown of Life Lutheran Church in Texas. Brian is the author of Reading Isaiah with Luther and has been a frequent guest on the Issues, Etc. and Thy Strong Word radio programs. *Some of the attendees being interviewed are 7 and under. Episode may include criticisms of the camp plumbing, breaking into song, and cornflakes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Atdk_IYR2Wg&t=1s CREATIVE WORD FELLOWSHIP: CWF’s previous episode with Here She Stands: • Episode #6 with Melanie Wittwer on Cr… Website: https://cwfellowship.net/ PS BRIAN KACHELMEIER: Listen to Ps Brian: https://www.kfuo.org/tag/brian-kachel… Ps Brian’s book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Reading-Isa… Biography: https://www.redeemertheologicalacadem… BOOKS: The Story Bible https://www.cph.org/the-story-bible Luther’s Small Catechism for Kids https://www.cph.org/luthers-small-cat… Follow & Do Gift Set https://www.cph.org/follow-and-do-box… Pew Sisters https://www.cph.org/pew-sisters-ebook… Illuminated Hymnal https://www.cph.org/the-illuminated-h… Ladylike: Living Biblically https://www.cph.org/ladylike-living-b… OTHER: Psalm 62 is chanted and lead by Sarah Richter Ruby’s previous episode with Here She Stands: • Episode #10 with Ruby and the Not So … FIND US: Podcast Episodes- https://hereshestandspodcast.alitu.co… Facebook: – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?… Instagram – / hereshestandspodcast
End of Year Chat with Sonja and Lexy
In this episode, hosts Lexy and Sonja sit down for a friendly chat to reflect on the incredible journey that the podcast has been. They discuss the joys and challenges of running the podcast, sharing stories and testimonies that have touched their hearts. They express their gratitude for the support and encouragement they have received, and the impact that the podcast has had on listeners. The hosts also discuss future plans for the podcast and share their personal experiences and changes happening in their lives. https://youtu.be/O8T01-ayno4 SHOW NOTES: Stay tuned for Season 2 on the 16th of January!!! We pray that you are blessed and encouraged!
Interview with Julie Kleinig
In this episode of Here She Stands, Julie Kleinig, wife of the LCA’s Interim Ministry Pastor focusing on reconciliation, shares her insights and experiences in supporting her husband in this important ministry. The conversation explores the challenges and joys of reconciliation ministry, the Biblical foundations for conflict resolution, and the role of forgiveness in restoring relationships. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, Julie emphasizes the transformative power of reconciliation and the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding individuals and communities through the process of healing and restoration. Listeners are encouraged to embrace conflict as an opportunity for proclaiming the Gospel and to seek reconciliation in their relationships, both within the church and in everyday life. https://youtu.be/vIozeDmSG_k SHOW NOTES: Lysa TerKeurst – Forgiving When You Can’t Forget
Interview with Sal Huckel
In this Interview we explore the journey of Sal Huckel, as she discusses her experience with minimalism. From decluttering her home to creating intentional spaces for education and music, Sal shares how minimalism has brought peace and clarity to her family. By focusing on what is truly important and letting go of excess, they have found more time for faith, hospitality, and serving others. Our chat also highlighted the connection between minimalism and the Christian faith, emphasizing the importance of aligning possessions with God’s calling on our lives and being generous towards others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84Kl6vuPGBs Show Notes: Some Scriptures recommended by Sal: Exodus 20: The Ten Commandments Deuteronomy 6: Living our everyday faith and life with our children Luke 12:13-21 The Parable of the Rich Fool Matthew 6:19: Treasures in Heaven Matthew 18:9 What causes us to sin? Mark 6: 8-9 Jesus sends out the 12 Acts 2:44-46 How the early church shared their possessions Websites: https://www.theminimalists.com/ (Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus) https://www.becomingminimalist.com/ Joshua Becker https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ (Dave Ramsey) http://www.flylady.net/ Documentary: The Minimalists: Less is Now (2021) (Netflix) Facebook group: Minimalist Homeschooling Recommended Facebook page to follow: Becoming Minimalist (Joshua Becker) Find Us: Facebook: – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091391019981 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/hereshestandspodcast/ Podcast – https://hereshestandspodcast.alitu.com/1?order=newest
