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Pour Out Your JoyBeatitudes: Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Mercy is an attribute of God’s character. God showed us mercy through Jesus Christ. When we choose to follow Jesus, we follow his example of showing mercy to others. Hear a discussion on the 5th beatitude about Mercy, and shares from Bethany and Carol in this episode.A heart of compassion is tied to showing mercy. How do we show compassion? Do we show compassion for the lost… the hurting… for our neighbor, co-worker, or family member? And don't forget the widow and orphan.2025-08-0520 minPour Out Your JoyBeatitudes: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.This fourth Beatitude from Jesus prompts us to look outwardly. What are we ‘hungry and thirsty’ for in the world? How do we become satisfied? Our soul longs to be filled with something. What do we fill it with?What’s interesting is that righteousness is an attribute of God’s character. When our focus is more towards God - things of the world don’t matter as much.Hear the discussion and shares on how to achieve th...2025-07-2921 minPour Out Your JoyBeatitudes: Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.Meek = Timid? Wimpy? Weak? Nope. We are digging into what meekness looks like, as we study the third Beatitude from Jesus' sermon on the mount."Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." Matthew 5:5Meek people put others first. Sometimes our emotions get in the way and it’s not easy to do that! Do we get defensive? Do we want our way? Yes, we can be that way. But as we get closer to God, He shows us how to be meek, like Him.As we go through the Beatitudes we...2025-07-2222 minPour Out Your JoyBeatitudes: Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.The second beatitude is about mourning and comfort. That’s what we’re talking about today. Have you taken time to mourn? Do we ever mourn the sins we have? Who gives us comfort and when?"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comfortedListen to a discussion on both physical and spiritual mourning. We all have a sin nature, so we will inevitably do the wrong thing. One point to ponder: without sorrow in sin, there is no joy in t...2025-07-1519 minPour Out Your JoyBeatitudes: Intro and Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Blessedness. This is all about the beginning of the sermon on the mount that Jesus taught his disciples and the large mass of people that gathered to listen.We’re discussing the 8 beatitudes this summer, one beatitude at a time, and we’re also looking at them collectively as a whole.Matthew 5:1-10 NASB5:1 When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. 5:2 He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spiri...2025-07-0819 min
Pour Out Your JoyPodcast on the pontoon!Bethany and Carol are on the water in this episode - they're coming to you live from a Pontoon in the land of 10,000 lakes! It's summertime, so they wanted to do a fun episode, IN-PERSON. Yes, this is the first time the two are together in the same place for an episode.Tune in as our co-hosts share some fun stories you may not know about them, hear what their God-focus is this summer, and find some fun things to do over the summer months!Find all these things while hearing some real-time experiences on...2025-07-0144 minPour Out Your JoyThe Joy of Music Series - Part 4: Music trivia!We wrap up "The Joy of Music" series with music trivia! Play along with Bethany and Carol in this fun trivia episode and test your knowledge of music trivia. See if you can guess the songs, and then go to our Facebook page to share how many you got right! Share YOUR favorite song, lyric and artist! Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2025-06-2434 minPour Out Your JoyThe Joy of Music Series - Part 3: Favorite Artists, Favorite SongsHear some favorite artists and favorite songs on this episode with Bethany and Carol in Part 3 of "The Joy of Music"! Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2025-06-1712 minPour Out Your JoyA tribute to FathersHappy Father’s Day to all you Dad’s and pseudo Dad’s out there! You are SO important. Today we're talking about Fathers, male volunteers playing a key role in kids' lives, fun gift shares, first-time Dads, God as our Father, and more. Here are some ponder-questions from this episode: What does the triangle in your life look like? How is the balance in your life? What priorities drive your life? Tune into the discussion!Have a thought to share? Go to our Facebook page and leave a comment.2025-06-1227 minPour Out Your JoyThe Joy of Music Series - Part 2 Favorite Hymns, Music History in the Bible, Power of MusicWe continue the conversation about all things music in Part 2 of "The Joy of Music"! ReferencesBibleStudyTools.comGenesis 4:21Exodus 15:1-201 Chronicles 25:1Psalm 139 Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2025-06-1023 minPour Out Your JoyThe Joy of Music Series - Part 1: Singing, playing instruments, and listening to musicWhether you have a love for listening to music, playing an instrument, or singing, you’ll enjoy this series on all things music! We’re diving into the power of music, favorite hymns, artists, bible history of music and so much more.In this first episode of the series, Carol and Bethany share how music has influenced them. Hear about music from different genres, unique sounds, big band sounds, a cappella, musicals, and harmonizing. Tune in to this first episode on "The Joy of Music!"Scripture referenceLuke 19:40 2025-06-0321 minPour Out Your JoyBONUS: Fishing with Bethalena and CarolenaIt’s fishing season in Minnesota! Sunnies, Bass, Butter, Lutefisk, and hot dish are some of the topics in today’s discussion. Join Bethalena and Carolena as that talk fishin’ on this bonus episode! And Happy fishing! Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2025-05-2910 minPour Out Your JoyRest. Silence. Peace. Turning off the noise - Part 2We continue where we left off in our conversation about Rest, Silence, and Peace. Tune in to Part 2! Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2025-05-2722 minPour Out Your JoyRest. Silence. Peace. Turning off the noise - Part 1Our lives are busy, and full of “noise”. How do we find rest, silence, and peace?Slowing down can be hard for us, yet God rested on the 7th day. Did he do that for himself or us? He also tells us to ‘be still’. Are we mindful of getting enough rest? Are we afraid of silence? Where do we get our peace? Listen to a conversation about finding Rest, Silence, and Peace in our life. A thought-provoking look at reducing the noise in our life, to live a more fulfilling life with the Lord. 2025-05-2031 minPour Out Your JoyLiving a life of expectancy in the Lord - A walk through the story of JonahDo we expect God to work in our life? To walk with us daily? To hear our prayers? Or do we rely on ourselves? We're walking through the story of Jonah today. Did he expect God’s plan to be fulfilled, or did he want it to go his way? Bethany and Carol discuss the story of Jonah and the ups and downs of his plan versus God’s plan. Hear some real-life stories and examples of expectancy, and how faith and trust play a role. Here are some questions to ponder: How is livi...2025-05-1335 minPour Out Your JoyA tribute to MomsA salute to those moms and pseudo-moms out there! As Mother’s Day approaches, we want to honor you. You are so important and appreciated.Tune into this episode on the roles mom’s play, a message for kids, and spotlighting some of the mom’s in the Bible.Truth be told, moms DO mess up sometimes! God is there to help you through the ups and downs of motherhood. Thankfully, He is our helper, and a God of grace and mercy.Tune in to hear some fun stories from Bethany and Carol, and a...2025-05-0642 minPour Out Your JoyGrief: How to have joy againAre you asking yourself: How can I deal with grief? Will I ever have joy again?We can experience grief in many ways. Including the death of a loved one, death of a dream, death of a marriage. Life is not always easy. What does God say about grief? There is hope! Hear some powerful scripture on Hope in this episode, and shares from Bethany and Carol on their own experiences. And, get resources to help you through your grief.Our topic today came from a request from one of our listeners. Thank yo...2025-04-2939 minPour Out Your JoyWhat does 'Identity in Christ' look like?Christ has defeated death. Hallelujah! Praise God for the free gift of life through Christ. As a believer, what does our identity in Christ look like? We are exploring that question on today's podcast episode.God gives us the desire to find our identity. Do we choose him? Or do we choose ourselves? Reading the Word can help figure this out. Jesus is our example: “I am the vine and you are the branches…”This episode touches on God’s free gift, free will, self-denial, forgiveness, the goodness of God, and more. What does our identity...2025-04-2243 minPour Out Your JoyHumble Pie: Replacing pride with humilityPride vs humility. How do we show humility in our daily situations? Do we put ourselves first? It's interesting to ponder what triggers pride and sometimes offensiveness in ourselves. Pride can cause conflict, judgment, and strife. Ouch! The feeling of guilt is a tell-tale sign.How can we best deal with the people in our lives when strife happens? Showing humility in our communication plays an important role, along with forgiveness. And God is a big help! Hear what God says about humility and pride. There are a lot of examples to show us the way.2025-04-1540 min
Pour Out Your JoyFrom Stage 4 to Cancer-Free - Kristen Gangl's Miracle StoryListen to the encouraging story from Kristen Gangl, a stage 4 cancer survivor. We are honored to have Kristen on the podcast as she shares her journey.Hear how the power of prayer and natural methods impacted her life, learn about the resources that were instrumental in helping her, and how she found joy and strength through the difficult times.Tune in to the Pour Out Your Joy podcast to hear her miracle story!Scripture referencesPsalm 118:24Romans 8:28Resource mentions from Kristen:2025-04-0838 minPour Out Your JoyOver-loaded, Over-committed, Over-stretchedGo Go Go. I can Do it ALL. Ever been there? Or maybe you have a lot of good things taking up space in your brain and can't relax.Difficult things AND good things that come in life can take up our brain. How can we balance all the clatter and loud things in our lives. How often do we "be still"? or rest? Maybe the word 'No' is hard to say, so you become over-loaded.Becoming over-committed can happen quickly and can be easy to fall into. Prioritizing and finding the balance is key...2025-04-0140 min
Pour Out Your JoyHow to Take a Step of FaithIn this episode we wrap up our Anniversary month, where we touch-on what’s coming this year for the podcast! Then we’re jumping into our focus topic today, How to Take a Step of Faith!What does a step of faith look like for you? Are you waiting for an answer from God? Is it your timing, or God’s timing? Hear step of faith examples from the Bible, and shares from Bethany and Carol’s experiences. Leaving a job, starting a business, starting to date again…and hear how a step of fai...2025-03-2528 min
Pour Out Your JoyJoy-Bringer Guest Phil Kvamme shares his Joy stories! - Part 2Listen to part 2 of a conversation with Joy-bringer Phil Kvamme, Bethany and Carol.Get ready to smile and laugh! We’re talking about more joy stories with shares about Adventures in Odyssey, Sunday School, and Storytelling, to name a few.Hear about Phil's latest endeavor now that he's in retirement, where he is painting creative artwork in and around Gull Lake in the Northwoods of Nisswa Minnesota.Hear joy story after joy story with Phil Kvamme. You don’t want to miss it!View Phil Kvamme's Artwork of creative, beautiful scenes arou...2025-03-1828 min
Pour Out Your JoyJoy-Bringer Guest Phil Kvamme shares his Joy stories! - Part 1To celebrate our Anniversary month, we have Phil Kvamme as our guest! Join us as we laugh and cry through the stories Phil shares in this two-part interview.Phil is a joy bringer who’s spent a life time serving the Lord in many different capacities. In radio for 45 years, as a father and Sunday school storyteller. Here his stories including interviews with famous people like Amy Grant, Gerald Ford, Johnny Cash, and Luis Palau. Learn how God has worked in and through many areas of his life and what he's learned from it all. Hea...2025-03-1133 min
Pour Out Your JoyIt's Our One Year Anniversary!The Pour Out Your Joy Podcast is 1 year old! We're celebrating for a month with a special episode each Tuesday. Listen in as we talk about this past year, who our special joy-bringer guest is, and also what's new with the podcast! What's new: Our Facebook page is now live! Go to "Pour Out Your Joy" on Facebook and be sure and follow and like our page! Share your topic and guest suggestions. We are excited to hear from YOU and look forward to seeing you there! You'll get the link to our latest episodes an...2025-03-0428 minPour Out Your JoyWhat does Contentment look like for you?How can we be content in our life? What affects our contentment and ultimately our joy? Our desires for what we don’t have can play a big role in our contentment. Sometimes our current situation can impact our contentment. Maybe it’s money, singleness, our jobs, our marriage. Discontentment can set in. How can we turn this around? Hear what God’s Word says about contentment, find some exercises to help you have contentment in your life, and live more joyfully in your day to day!Scripture references:Hebrews 13:5-61 Ti...2025-02-2538 minPour Out Your JoyWhat are the Promises of God?What are the promises of God? There are SO many. The numbers can vary on how many promises there are. One thing we can be sure of, the promises of God are true! Did you know they are repeated throughout scripture in different books of the Bible?Joy can be found in knowing the promises, and being steadfast in keeping them in your daily walk. Being steadfast in our walk with the Lord is key to experiencing more peace. He doesn’t leave us. We may forget Him in our day-to-day situations, but He never leaves us...2025-02-1842 minPour Out Your JoyWhat does Unconditional Love look like?God’s gift of unconditional love is amazing! Can we be ‘good enough’ for God’s unconditional love? How do we have unconditional love in our day to day? Some things can impact our unconditional love towards each other.Sometimes our plans and expectations can impact our unconditional love for each other. Our enemy can use offenses to distract us from our joy in the Lord. Hear a conversation with Bethany and Carol about Unconditional Love in this episode of the Pour Out Your Joy podcast!Scripture references:Romans 5:81 John 4:1...2025-02-1126 minPour Out Your JoyHow to hold onto things loosely?What do you hold on tightly to? There are so many things in life that are important to us that we can hold on to…tightly! People, our jobs, our kids, exercise, all kinds of things.What does God say about ‘holding onto things’ and what to hold fast to? Are things ‘well with your soul’? Listen to hosts Bethany and Carol as they share their perspectives, based on their experiences about holding things loosely!1 Thessalonians 5:21Job 2:9 Matthew 6:19Romans Genesis 22Jonah 1Philip 4:13Join the conversation...2025-02-0433 minPour Out Your JoyAll things "Empty Nesting" - with Guest & Author Jenny BakerInevitably, our kids move on. The empty-nesting journey can steal our joy, but only if we let it. Today we’re talking with our guest, author Jenny Baker, to discuss her latest book, “From Empty Nest to Empowered Life”.Everyone has their own journey through empty nesting, including many different emotions. There are many sides to this phase of life: letting go, grief, identity, and so much more. What does God have for you after kids leave the nest? Joy can come out of this empty-nester phase! Hear from empty-nester Jenny Baker as she talks about all things...2025-01-2830 minPour Out Your JoyBirthdays: Celebrate the gift of YOUHow do you look at birthdays? We’re talking about celebrating birthdays today. What does God’s Word say about birthdays? Hear birthday shares and perspectives on birthdays from Bethany and Carol. And get some ideas on what to do for your next birthday! Scripture referencePsalm 127:3Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2025-01-2129 minPour Out Your JoyJoy, Health and Wellness - Part 2The Physical, Mental, and Spiritual conversation continues around Health and Wellness! Hear shares and find some tips to improve your health and wellness. How do you use your brain? What do you spend your time doing? How do you look at yourself? What does God say about your body? How is your mindset? Are you stimulating your brain or is it stagnant? Do something for your mental health! Tune in to this episode for Part 2 of Joy, Health and Wellness.Scripture references:Philippians 4:6-7 Luke 6:381 Corinthians 6:19-20Matthew 11:28-292025-01-1419 minPour Out Your JoyJoy, Health and Wellness - Part 1Health and Wellness can affect your joy! We’re talking about Physical, Mental, and Spiritual wellness. How is your Health and Wellness? How does it affect your joy? Hear from Bethany and Carol as they share their experiences with health and wellness. Find some health and wellness tips, too! Hear about portion-control meals & metabolic meals (gluten-free and Keto diet), accountability partners, and more!Do you rely on yourself to meet your goals? Where do you get your strength? Listen in to Part 1 of Joy, Health and Wellness!Scripture references:Psalms 118:142025-01-0730 minPour Out Your JoyNew Beginnings and Endings - New Year!It’s almost a New Year! It’s a time of new beginnings and endings. How has God worked in your life over the past year? Reflecting on the past year can reveal many things. Hear Bethany and Carol share how God worked this year and some biblical examples of new beginnings.And how about some New Year goals? How can we GROW FORWARD into the new year? How about leaving behind things that steal our joy?! Listen to what that might look like in your life.How is your relationship with God? Has he been...2024-12-3138 minPour Out Your JoyChristmas! Shine the Light of SalvationChristmas is a special time of year. Celebrations, church services, … What’s your tradition or favorite memory? Hear Bethany and Carol talk about favorite memories and Christmas traditions. and then listen to the salvation message from an earlier episode. This speaks to the true meaning of Christmas, that is the gift of Jesus Christ. And if you haven’t received this gift yet, learn how you can get this gift in this episode! Merry Christmas!Scripture references:Isaiah 9:6Luke 2:11John 8:12Ephesians 6: 19-20Romans 1:16John 3:16A Prayer to ask Jes...2024-12-2426 min
Bethany Church PodcastBethany Carol Service 2024Speaker: Luke Hendron2024-12-2200 minPour Out Your JoyWintertime in Minnesota!Summer is great, but Winter is also a great time in Minnesota! Hear shares from two Minnesotans on their favorite experiences from past winters: sledding, ice skating, Light festivals, cozy inside activities and more. There are dark stretches through winter that can be hard for some. Learn how to shine your light through the dark times of winter. And, do you know the story of Santa Lucia? Listen to that story on this episode. Happy Winter!Scripture reference:Matthew 14Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-12-1730 minPour Out Your JoyHope and Joy - How to open your heart to Joy - Repeat Episode for Christmas TimeIn this previously aired episode, hear how Hope and Joy go together and how faith plays a role. Enjoy!Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-12-1045 minPour Out Your JoyHow to keep your Joy through the stress of the holidaysWhat can cause stress from the holidays? How can we keep the holidays joyful? Many things can pull us in a lot of directions. What can "giving" look like in your holidays? How can we emulate Jesus during the Christmas season? Hear tips on how to manage stress and even reduce stress during the holidays. Tune in to Bethany and Carol in this episode of the Pour Out Your Joy podcast! Scripture references:Philippians 4: 6-7Psalm 55Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com...2024-12-0333 minPour Out Your JoyThe Joy of Thanksgiving! Favorite Thanksgiving traditions, memories and ScriptureGiving thanks. What is your favorite Thanksgiving tradition or memory? Today's episode is about Thanksgiving traditions, how Thanksgiving started, meal tips, and some fun facts! Hear from Bethany and Carol as they share stories, laugh, and share scripture centered on thankfulness and gratefulness. Listen in to get some joy!Scripture References:Psalm 8Psalm 69:30Psalm 107:221 Thessalonians 5:18Psalm 100Colossians 4:2Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-11-2634 minPour Out Your JoyCan there be Joy in Loneliness? - Part 2Listen to Part 2 of the series on Loneliness.We pick up where we left off in Part 1 of, Can there be Joy in Loneliness?Hear from Bethany and Carol about their individual experiences on this topic.Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-11-1926 minPour Out Your JoyCan there be Joy in Loneliness? - Part 1Loneliness can come from many different scenarios: holidays, being single, grief, being unequally yoked. Loneliness is a joy stealer - but how can we deal with loneliness? What triggers loneliness? Hear a conversation with Bethany and Carol as they share their individual experiences in part 1 of a two-part series on having joy in loneliness.Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-11-1228 minPour Out Your JoyPraise God no matter what! - "P" Series"P" Series: Praise!Praise the Lord! Praising can bring us Joy. How can we praise Him when we’re hurting, or the world seems to be falling apart? God is in control no matter what comes, and is the same yesterday today, and forever so that’s a big reason to praise him! The world is sinful but we can’t lose heart because God is in control. Truth: God is our provider, our refuge, our sustainer, and our strength. He is always with us through everything. Praise the Lord! Hallelujah! Listen to Bethany and Carol...2024-11-0541 minPour Out Your JoyCan you have peace in this world? - "P" Series"P" Series: Peace Our focus today is on peace! Where can you find peace in a crazy world? What brings you peace? What can affect your peace? Bethany and Carol have a conversation about all these things and more. Listen to this Pour Out Your Joy podcast episode and get some peace!Scripture references:Isaiah 66:12Isaiah 9:6Psalm 29Romans 8:6John 16:33Romans 15:132 Corinthians 13:11Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-10-2932 minPour Out Your JoyThe "Who What Why When and Where" of Prayer - "P" Series"P" Series: PrayerEver wonder what prayer looks like? Why do we pray? Listen to the conversation around Who to pray to, Who can pray, What to pray, Why to pray, When to pray and Where to pray! Join the conversation as Bethany and Carol talk about their prayer shares and what the Lord says about it!Scripture references:1 Thessalonians 5:16-18Matthew 7:7-8James 5:161 Chronicles 16:11Philippians 4:6- 7Colossians 4:2Matthew 6:5Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-10-2235 minPour Out Your JoyWhat does God's protection look like? - The "P" Series"P" Series: God's Protection. We continue in the "P" series with a conversation about God's protection. What does God's protection look like for us? What are some examples you can think of? How about in the Old and New Testaments? Listen to Carol and Bethany as they dive into God as our protector!References to:Psalm 18:2Many stories in the Old and New TestamentsJoin the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-10-1525 minPour Out Your JoyHow does God provide? - The "P" SeriesThe first of the "P" Series is: God's Provision.How has God provided for you? In this episode, we talk about the ways God provides and what scripture says about God's provision. There is comfort and JOY in knowing that as believers, he gives us all that we need! Join Bethany and Carol as they share stories and talk about God's provision.References to: Matthew 6:26Matthew 6:31-32Psalm 19Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-10-0827 minPour Out Your JoyHow to find Joy in Conflict - Part 2Hear more about conflict in this Part 2 episode of How to find Joy in Conflict. Conversations about relationships, peace, forgiveness, social media, and scripture! Listen to this continued conversation with Bethany and Carol in the Pour Out Your Joy podcast.Mathew 5:91 Thessalonians 5:13Romans 12:16Romas 14:19Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-10-0120 minPour Out Your JoyHow to find Joy in Conflict - Part 1Listen to part 1 of this episode on "How to find joy in conflict". What are your boundaries in conflict? What tools can you use to navigate conflict? Hear related scripture and some rich conversation with Bethany and Carol on Part 1 of this topic!Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-09-2429 minPour Out Your JoyAre you ready for Fall in Minnesota?!The season of Fall is a BEAUTIFUL time in Minnesota. It's a Joy bringer! There are so many good things: Flannel, apple orchards, football, Fall festivals, and so much more. Hear Bethany and Carol as they talk about all things Fall with scripture verses from Proverbs, Psalms and Philippians. Check it out on this episode!Proverbs 3: 9-10Psalms 85:12Philippians 4:4-5Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-09-1726 minPour Out Your JoyWho Do We Trust in?Who do we put our trust in? So many sources of information are available to us through our phones. News, social posts, stories, music. So much! Do you listen to the Lord and Trust Him? What is your measuring stick when it comes to trust? Tune in to hear a discussion on "Who do we Turst in" with Bethany and Carol.Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-09-1035 minPour Out Your JoyReset Time! Summer ends...Changes come with the new seasonSummer is coming to a close - but a new season is almost here! How do you handle a routine? What does God's Word say about challenging times we may experience with changes in schedules and routines? Hear from Bethany and Carol on their favorite summer experiences, and some great conversations around God's Word!Matthew 6:34 Do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself.Heberws 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever (always with us!)John 14: 1 Do not let your heart be troubled. believe in God and also in meJ...2024-09-0324 minPour Out Your JoyFlood, lightning, thunder, & twisting oaks! - Summer VersesGod’s Majesty! We’re wrapping up Summer Verses and memorizations with Psalm 29 which talks about God's power, might & majesty and how God gives strength to his people and blesses his people with peace. Hear more about the power of God in Psalm 29 with Bethany and Carol in this episode!Psalm 29Ascribe to the Lord, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of g...2024-08-2716 minPour Out Your JoyBONUS: Roundabouts with Bethalina and CarolinaRoundabouts have popped up everywhere. Are they joy stealers or joy bringers? Join Bethalina and Carolina in this Ole and Lena theme as they debate roundabouts in this Bonus episode!Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-08-2205 minPour Out Your JoyAre you grumbling? Talk about Joy Stealers... Summer VersesGrumbling and Arguing happens pretty easily - if we let it. Find out what Philippians 2:14-16 says about this topic. Hear shares from Bethany and Carol on grumbling and arguing in this episode!Philippians 2:14-16 Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, "children of God without fault in a crooked generation." Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life.Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-08-2014 minPour Out Your JoyHard things in life... BUT Trust! - Summer VersesSometimes, it can be hard to deal with difficult things in life. BUT we can trust in the Lord's unfailing love. Ever ask God a question about hard things? Hear what David writes in Psalm 13, and listen to Bethany and Carol's discussion on this Psalm as part of the series on Summer memorization.Psalm 13 (with Proverbs mention)Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-08-1312 minPour Out Your JoyRejoice, Anxiousness, & Peace - Summer VersesAnxious thoughts can happen to some of us daily. What does the Lord say about anxiousness? Listen to a conversation with Bethany and Carol as they talk about a series of "sandwich scriptures" in the book of Philippians, chapter 4, in this episode of the Pour Out Your Joy podcast!Focus verses: Phillippians 4:6-7Including: Philippians 4:4-9Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-08-0614 minPour Out Your JoyFind Peace in the Storms of Life... Summer VersesPsalm 91. Hear Bethany and Carol talk about Psalm 91, verses 14-16. God is talking to you in these verses! Find Peace in the storms of life when you read these verses.Psalm 91: 14-16 Because he loves me,” says the LORD, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.Join the conversation on our Facebook Page...2024-07-3016 minPour Out Your JoyA Morning Prayer... Summer VersesFind a morning prayer in Psalm 143: 8-10. It's a great way to start your day by praying these verses in the morning. It's got it all! We're focusing on scripture and memorization this summer. Enjoy hearing a conversation with Carol and Bethany around this rich scripture.Psalm 143: 8-10 Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. Rescue me from my enemies Lord, for I hide myself in you. Teach me to do your will...2024-07-2313 minPour Out Your JoyShining in the Salvation Message... Summer VersesWhat is the Salvation Message? Shining our light is at the center of it. Listen to the conversation around the scripture verse from Ephesians 6:19-20 as part of the Summer spotlight!Ephesians 6: 19-20 "Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-07-1617 minPour Out Your JoyFinding Rest from Weariness... Summer VersesThis summer memorization episode is centered on "finding rest from our weariness". We talk about the scripture: Matthew 11:28-30. Listen in!Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-07-0915 minPour Out Your JoyThe Lord Will Guide You Continually... Summer VerseSummer Scripture & Memorization! Join us today as we talk about Isaiah 58:11 on the Pour Out Your Joy podcast. AND we also talk about Psalm 20 in this episode. Find tips on memorization as you grow in His Word this summer!Isaiah 58:11 The Lord will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an everflowing spring.Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-07-0216 minPour Out Your JoyTrust In The Lord... Summer VerseThis summer, we're focusing on scripture each week. A good way to stay close to God is by being in the Word and memorizing scripture. Join us today as we talk about Proverbs 3: 5 -6, on the Pour Out Your Joy podcast. Happy Summer!Proverbs 3: 5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and he will make your paths straight.Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-06-2512 minPour Out Your JoySummertime! Take in the lazy days of SummerWe’re talking Summertime! What is there to do in the summer? Picnics, road trips, lakes and so much more. Listen to Summertime shares from Bethany and Carol as they talk about past and present stories finding the FUN of summer and the JOY of staying close to God amidst all the things in summer. Find out what’s in store for summertime episodes too!Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-06-1856 minPour Out Your JoyHonoring Fathers on Fathers DayHow did Father's Day get started? Learn the history of Father's Day, what roles people play as Fathers, and hear about God as your Father. Listen to a conversation with Bethany and Carol on their Father stories, and find some giving ideas for Father's Day, too!Father's Day History from WikipediaJoin the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-06-1142 minPour Out Your JoyHope Message with Guest Tasha Schuh - Part 2This is Part 2 of 2 of our conversation with Guest Tasha Schuh! Tasha is an inspirational speaker who equips youth and educators to be resilient for their mental and emotional health. The four components of her speech, PATH (Purpose, Attitude, Team, and Hope), helped Tasha be resilient after a life-changing theater accident at age 16, which left her paralyzed from the chest down. In this episode, we have a conversation centered on hope with Tasha. This is Part 2 of 2.Find Her Inspirationsal Book: My Last Step Backward - Revised EditionWebsite: w...2024-06-0429 minPour Out Your JoyHope Message with Guest Tasha Schuh - Part 1Today we welcome Guest Tasha Schuh to the Pour Out Your Joy Podcast!Tasha is an inspirational speaker who equips youth and educators to be resilient for their mental and emotional health. The four components of her speech, PATH (Purpose, Attitude, Team, and Hope), helped Tasha be resilient after a life-changing theater accident at age 16, which left her paralyzed from the chest down. In this episode, we have a conversation centered on hope, with Tasha. This is Part 1 of 2.Find Her Inspirationsal Book: My Last Step Backward - Revised EditionWebsite: www.tashaschuh...2024-05-2832 minPour Out Your JoyWhat Noise is Blocking Your Joy?There's a lot of noise in our day-to-day life that we encounter. Social media, content in general, relationships and so much more. Today, we're talking about what we can do to deal with that noise that can steal our joy. Tune in! Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-05-2150 minPour Out Your JoyHow Change Can Affect Your JoyChange is inevitable, and something that we all address in our own way. Change can be a joy stealer or a joy bringer. There are times of change that are beautiful and we embrace the change. And then there are times when we are sad because change takes away something that we don't want taken away. Today we're talking about what spiritual joy looks like in times of change.Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-05-1444 minPour Out Your JoyMother's Day with Guest Jenny BakerWith Mother's Day just around the corner, listen in to the conversation with single mom Jenny Baker, Bethany, and Carol. They talk about their different life shares involving mom's and their mom stories. Hear how Mother's Day got started and find some fun ideas for Mother's Day in this episode of the Pour Out Your Joy Podcast!Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-05-0744 minPour Out Your JoyFind The Joy of SpringGod's creation is so amazing in the springtime. You can see him all around you in the sights, sounds, and smells. Tune in for springtime joy shares from Bethany and Carol in this episode of the Pour Out Your Joy podcast. Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-04-3044 minPour Out Your JoyPart 2 - Words Can Bring Joy or Steal JoyListen to Part 2 of How Words Can Bring Joy or Steal Joy. We pick up where we left off, continuing the conversation about how we can react to other people's opinions. Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-04-2325 minPour Out Your JoyPart 1 - Words Can Bring Joy or Steal JoyMany things can impact our joy, and words that we hear, and words that we say are important. The words in our lives can bring joy or steal joy. Listen to this episode on Words with Bethany and Carol as they discuss the different ways we use words and take in words, and how it shapes our joy.Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-04-1630 minPour Out Your JoyCarol's Joy StoryIn this episode of the Pour Out Your Joy podcast, you'll hear from Carol as she shares her joy story through real-life experiences. Listen in!Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-04-0934 minPour Out Your JoyHope and Joy - How to Open your heartIn this episode, we're talking about JOY and HOPE. It's hard to have joy without hope. Listen in as Bethany and Carol share their faith journeys, and how to open your heart to receiving hope and joy!Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-04-0245 minPour Out Your JoyBethany's Joy StoryLearn about Bethany's joy story in this episode. Be encouraged as you hear real-life experiences of what joy looked like during Bethany's life. Hear about the joy stealers and joy growth Bethany experienced!A note on our content for this episode that may be a trigger to some. There is mention of sexual trauma in the first four minutes. Feel free to skip ahead past the four-minute mark.Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-03-2630 minPour Out Your JoyWhat is the Pour Out Your Joy Podcast?In this first episode of the Pour Out Your Joy Podcast, you'll get the answer to the question, what is joy? And learn the difference between joy and happiness. Find out what's in store for future episodes with Bethany and Carol in the Pour Out Your Joy podcast. Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook2024-03-1917 minPour Out Your JoyPour Out Your Joy Podcast TrailerHey! It's Bethany and Carol from the Pour Out Your Joy podcast. The world is sometimes not a joyful place. So if you're going through a tough time right now, listen in to a joy filled conversation.We are two joy-bringers with the same beliefs and have positivity as our number one strength. What does joy even look like? How do we live in the joy of Jesus through our daily ups and downs? Join Bethany and Carol in the Pour Out Your Joy podcast as we walk through real-life experiences that can steal joy or grow j...2024-03-0400 min
Sunday School CinemaWinter LightMedia Recs -
Joel:
Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse and Across the Spiderverse
available on NetflixThe Abyss available for purchaseThe Boy and the Heron available in theatersThe Polar Express available for rentalBatman Returns available on MaxMike Birbiglia: The Old Man and the Pool available on NetflixEileen available for purchasePassages available on MubiBlack Christmas (1974) available on PeacockThe Iron Claw available in theatersPonyo available on MaxThe Color Purple available in theaters2024-01-092h 20
Together 4 Good: Conversations on Faith, Family, and CommunityThe Liv Project with Bryan Jaster and Carol HallerBethany's Director of Faith Formation Bryan Jaster sits down with Carol Haller to talk about an upcoming event at Bethany called "The Liv Project". This is a local organization that is doing important work with teen mental health and suicide prevention. On November 11 and 12, Bethany will be hosting workshops led by The Liv Project to further our commitment to caring for the mental health of youth at Bethany.
Listen in as Bryan and Carol discuss this great organization and important work. 2023-10-3113 min
The Lutheran Sermon Podcast From BethanyJune 4, 2023 -- "Festival of the Holy Trinity" -- Featuring Guest Composer, Dr. Carol McDanielJune 4, 2023 -- "Festival of the Holy Trinity" -- Featuring Guest Composer, Dr. Carol McDaniel
If you would like to support this podcast, or the ministry of Bethany Lutheran Church in Long Beach, California, you can text the word "GIVE" to phone number 562-210-0463.
Today's full-length worship service, including the Order of Worship (Bulletin) can be found on Bethany's website or at Bethany's YouTube Channel at the following links:
http://www.bethanylutheran.org
http://www.facebook.com/Bethany.Long.Beach
www.youtube.com/c/BethanyLutheranLongBeach
2023-06-0440 minTogether 4 Good: Conversations on Faith, Family, and CommunitySpecial Episode: Just Mercy, our legal system, and the death penalty with Carol HallerThis special episode is a primer for an upcoming event at Bethany on 5/19, where we will watch the movie Just Mercy, a film that deals heavily with the topic of the Death Penalty.
In this episode, Pastor Nate speaks with Bethany Member, Carol Haller, who spent many years as a Public Defender. The two discuss Carol's work, her understanding of the design of the legal system, and the ways that our life of faith connects to conversations about the defense of accused criminals and the death penalty. Listen in to this great conversation and plan to attend the Just...2023-05-1525 min
Rinse and Repeat with Carol EskarosManaging the Misunderstandings: Martha and Mary of BethanyThe lives of the two sisters from Bethany, Martha and Mary, are replete with lessons for us, lessons on managing misunderstandings, on bringing our disappointments to God, and so much more.
On today's episode, we look at these two friends of Jesus' and as we do, we learn how He invites us to sit at His feet and worship, and learn from Him as Mary did. As we do, we prevent so much of our most common anxieties by getting our priorities in order. It is a fitting lesson for me personally, as I chased skittles around my...2023-02-1336 minSunday School CinemaThe SavagesMedia Picks:
Joel:
On the Count of Three available on Hulu
Atsuko Okatsuka: The Intruder available on HBO
Moonstruck available for rental
The Muppet Christmas Carol available on Disney+
Babylon available in theaters
Emily the Criminal available on Netflix
Judgment (1999) available on Mubi
The Great Muppet Caper available on Disney+
Blade Runner 2049 available on Hulu
Avatar: The Way of Water available in theaters
Apollo 10 ½ : A Space Age Childhood available on Netflix
Resurrection available on Shudder
Bethany:
Weird: The Al Yankovic S...2023-01-241h 48
Bethany Community ChurchCarol Service 2022 - Adrian Holloway2022-12-1721 minSunday School CinemaThe SearchersJoel:
Cabinet of Curiosities available on Netflix
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio available on Netflix as of 12/9
The Love Witch available on Peacock and Mubi
Knives Out available for rental
Knives Out: Glass Onion available on Netflix as of 12/23
Chicken Little available on Disney+
Evil of Dracula available on Mubi
Creepshow available on Shudder
Decision to Leave available in theaters
Deep Red available on Shudder
The Menu available in theaters
Bethany:
The Banshees of Inisherin available in theaters
Triangle of Sadness available in...2022-12-061h 59
Looking for Drinkable WaterConversation with Dr. Sheela Sinharoy & Dr. Bethany Caruso on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) /Measuring Urban Sanitation and Empowerment (MUSE)A brief conversation on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) /Measuring Urban Sanitation and Empowerment (MUSE). Dr. Sheela Sinharoy & Dr. Bethany Caruso are joint Assistant Professor in the Hubert Department of Global Health at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University. "MUSE operationalizes the empowerment definition and framework used by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which underscores power transformation and self-determination of women and girls." https://www.museproject.org/ 2022-09-2145 min
Doing Diversity in WritingDDW - S3 Ep05 - Writing Men - Part IIIn this episode of Doing Diversity in Writing, Bethany and guest host Louvie Tucker talk about writing better male characters. This is the second part of a two-part episode on the topic.
Here’s what we talk about:
Physical representation of male characters
Derogatory language often applied to men and how we might handle it in fiction
Representation in media that we’ve found encouraging
Touch and intimacy (primarily nonsexual)
Using name calling as world building and character communication
And here are the (re)sources we mentioned on the show:
Tough...2022-09-062h 08
Not Your Power CoupleAllen City Budget Talk W/Mayor Pro Tem Chris SchulmeisterJoin us as we sit down with Chris Schulmeister who is Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Allen. He was kind enough to sit down with us and answer questions from citizens about the budget. We took questions from a variety of Facebook groups and friends and then sat down with Chris. The annual Allen City Council Budget Workshop is happening on August 19th and 20th from 8am to 6pm at Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel and Convention Center located at the NW corner of Bethany and 75. This workshop is open to the public and Allen citizens are encouraged to at...2022-08-0945 min
Leadership on the Rocks#3 Paradigms & Mindsets: The Unspoken Force Behind Our Experiences
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Warning: Without listening to and internalizing today’s podcast, all the amazing help the other episodes will give us will be for naught. Why? Because to truly grow into a better leader, spouse, parent, family member, or fri...2022-02-0932 minDoing Diversity in WritingSeason 1 Episode 6 - Essentialism and Affirmative Myopia in LiteratureIn this episode of Doing Diversity in Writing, we—Bethany and Mariëlle—talk about two very common pitfalls when representing diverse characters: essentialism and affirmative myopia.
More specifically, we talk about:
what essentialism is and what makes it problematic
the fact that a lot of stereotypes that persist today are based on pseudo-scientific practices we don’t consider science anymore
what affirmative myopia is and why we need to avoid it
how the movies Stonewall (2015) and Carol (2015) both fell into the affirmative myopia trap
why bringing down the dominant group upholds the structures we are t...2021-11-0454 min
Sunday School CinemaPleasantvilleMedia discussion:
Bethany –
I Kill Giants available for rent
Luca available on Disney+
Red River available on Amazon Prime
Fast 9 available for rent
Carol available for rent
10 Things I Hate About You available on Disney+
Fear Street 1 & 2 available on Netflix
Black Widow available for purchase
Evil available on Paramount+
The Good Fight available on Paramount+
Succession available on HBO
Gossip Girl available on HBO
Joel –
Betty available on HBO
Arrested Development available on Hulu
Underground Railroad available on Amaz...2021-10-051h 08
A Force To Be Reckoned With95. Mindset Fuels Your MissionWhat is MINDSET and how does it play into living out our purpose? My take on mindset is twofold. The first thing I think about when I think of mindset is that it is a perspective. The perspective in which you view whatever is in front of you. The second is that mindset is a choice. You choose what perspective to have. What mindset to have. You choose what lens to interpret something through, what action you will take, how you will react. Go on a journey with us this month to...2021-04-0129 minThe Lutheran Sermon Podcast From BethanySpecial Christmas Episode- Service of Lessons, Carols and PrayersThank you for joining us for this service of lessons, carols, and prayers. If you would like to support the ministry of Bethany Lutheran Church, you may do so by texting “GIVE” to (562) 210-0463
Thank you and Merry Christmas!
Special thanks to all of those who made this service of lessons, carols, and prayers possible.
Michael Kelley - Director/DP/Editor
Shane John - 2nd Camera Operator
Aaron Kretzmann, Audio Engineer
Audio mixed at Phos Studios
Max Hansen for assisting with tech and transitions.
Musicians in order of appearance:
Robert Bottoms, Organ
Megh...2020-12-2352 min
Relationship Prescriptions with Dr. CarolWhat It Takes to Transform a Child's LiveImproving the lives of kids in desperate situations isn't easy–but it's possible. Peter Lublink, executive director of Bethany Kids, a compassionate Christian mission chronicles his experience of transforming the lives of children with surgical conditions and disabilities through pediatric surgery, rehabilitation, public education. Connect with Peter Lublink, Executive Director of Bethany Kids on their Website or Instagram. 2020-11-1737 min
Dayton Women in the WordFulfilled | Carol Enns {S9 E9}Today our host Bethany sits down with guest, Carol Enns, for the final episode of Season 9: Fulfilled. Together they bring to light yet another Old Testament prophecy fulfilled by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Carol shares about the covenant God made with Abraham, promising to make him a father to many nations. Listen along to hear how God, in the work of blessing all of the nations of the world through His Son, also blesses each one of us and calls us to join Him in this work.It is our prayer that Season 9 of...2020-11-0635 min
Bethany Presbyterian Church10/11/2020 - We've Got MailRev. Carol Rawlings
Philippians 4: 1-92020-10-1349 min
Bethany Covenant Church, Berlin CTLamenting Racial Discrimination - June 21, 2020 (Craig Carlson and Carol Gooden)Lamenting Racial Discrimination - June 21, 2020 (Craig Carlson and Carol Gooden) by Bethany Covenant Church2020-06-2036 minBethany Presbyterian ChurchMarch 3, 2019Tunnel Vision.
This week our very own Rev. Carol Rawlings brought us a message from Exodus 34: 29-35 and Luke 9: 28-36.
We were also blessed to hear a wonderful piece played by our amazing pianist, Brenda Miller.
Hear both on this podcast, and read some background on Brenda's piece below.
Troubled Water, Margaret Bonds
Margaret Bonds was one of the first black composers and performers to be recognized in the United States, known for her collaborations with Langston Hughes. Troubled Water is Bonds's adaptation of the African American spiri...2019-03-0427 min