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Great Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 48 - Helpful Advice for Parents in 2025 with Seth FitzsimmonsParenting has its challenges in every generation. But some would argue that the onslaught of things pushing on families today is unrivaled in history. From the pace of life, dual incomes, cell phones and the media culture it is a challenge to stay focused on the job at hand. To give us some thoughts based on years of walking with kids and families, Seth Fitzsimmons, principal of a large Lutheran elementary grade school (St. Paul’s), joins us to talk about some of the challenges and some of the opportunities that this time in history is giving parents along with h...
2025-06-0455 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 47 - Marriage Skills: Part 2 with Brandon SteenbockWe continue our conversation from last week with Dr. Brandon Steenbock especially looking at the topic of Marriage Skills that would be really helpful for us to have, but that oftentimes… we never learned. Building on our conversation from the week before, we will continue to talk about three more skills that are very helpful as couples learn to better navigate the challenges that come in our marriages. It is a great listen for all of those who are dating and engaged or hoping to one day be married in a marriage that functions well. Learning some of th...
2025-05-2840 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 46 - Marriage Skills: Part 1 with Brandon SteenbockIf you’re not married yet, you’ve likely got some ideas of how things will go. If you’ve been married, you know that many of those ideas and plans you had didn’t go exactly to plan. We’re joined by Dr. Brandon Steenbock, Staff Minister at St. Mark Ministries and an advisor to married couples and young people getting married for over a decade. In this episode we will talk about some of the challenges that married people are facing today that might be a bit different from a few decades ago. We will talk specifically about how to w...
2025-05-2152 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 45 - You’re Never Too Old with Carol Kolosovsky“Say thank you for the ideas that you don’t have time for today, because a time may come…” Author and retired teacher Carol Kolosovsky joins us on the podcast to talk about become an author and the journey that has led her to continue to write into her 70s. Not only will you hear about her story of how she got here, but Carol shares wisdom from a life that has loved her Savior well. If you’ve ever been tempted to give up on your dreams, or if you’ve thought you’re too old to pursue them, you’ll wan...
2025-05-1456 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 44 - The Power of the Gospel to Change Culture with Mark Paustian“If you want to change the culture, entertain it!” Story takes us someplace and all effective communication ultimately comes down to story. Our guest this week is author and professor Dr. Mark Paustian who will be talking about the power of a 2 minute story around a single truth and how we can use communication theory to share our faith and help people connect more deeply to Jesus. As the discussion winds down we hope you might consider a few questions: What is your favorite Bible story? Why that story? – What does it teach you or convey to you about...
2025-05-0747 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 43 - Discovering Purpose with Kevin FesterlingHave you considered how your life, family or place of employment is built? This week, we are joined by President and Principal of Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School Mr. Kevin Festerling to talk about a high school experience that is building up young men to transform their communities and families. You will hear Kevin talk about the Pillars and Goals of the KP experience along with the challenges and opportunities of teen boys in a larger urban context. What does it look like to build a brotherhood?After listening to the podcast, we hope you might be wil...
2025-04-3047 min
Coach and Coordinator PodcastThe Turnaround - The Power of Belief in Coaching – Ken Krause, Head Coach, Muskego HS (WI)In this episode of The Turnaround Podcast presented by CoachTube, Coach Ken Krause shares his journey of rebuilding high school football programs at West Allis Central and Muskego. He dives into the strategies behind creating a winning culture, including building a strong coaching staff, developing player leadership through a leadership council, and engaging the community. Coach Krause emphasizes the power of belief, unity, and continuous improvement in sustaining success. He also reflects on balancing the demands of a high-achieving program with family life, redefining success beyond the scoreboard by focusing on the lasting impact coaches have on their players.
2025-04-2844 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 42 - Meditation and Online Church Possibilities with Jonathan FavoriteFor the past 20 years or so, our culture has been waking up to the impact and power of meditation and the Bible actually has a lot to tell us about that. This week we are joined by Staff Minister Jonathon Favorite of 922 ministries and we'll spend some time talking about his ministry resource called "Favorite Meditations". It is a guided meditation through portions of the psalms that anyone can participate in. In addition we will talk about the potential for Online community and online church and the spread of Christianity in powerful ways through the tool that is the...
2025-04-2345 minGreat Questions, Great Conversations2025 Holy Week SpecialAs we kick off the new season of Great Questions, Great Conversations, Mike Westendorf sits down to talk with Pastor Pete Panitzke about the sequence of events between Palm Sunday and Jesus Resurrection Easter morning. Along the way in this conversation we will talk about some translation challenges that show up in the timeline, the topography of the area and the question of how many days. We hope this can be a helpful listen as you prepare to walk through Holy Week in your worship and personal devotion and Bible reading time. If you enjoyed this conversation, ple...
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High School Sports on WHBY & The ScoreHigh School Football: Neenah vs Muskego 11-8-24In WIAA Level 3 action, Kaukauna took on Muskego. Muskego defeated Neenah 21-7. Jonathan Krause had the call. Tony Giordana and Dick Knipinski had the call.
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Lakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterAsk & ImagineIt’s been quite a journey in the 10 years since Lakepoint Church moved out of Muskego High Gymnasium and into this space. We’ve witnessed growth in every corner.Week after week, we welcome guests, host missional communities, and create moments where Jesus meets people right where they are—in worship, in prayer, in life’s struggles. Our hospitality has extended beyond our walls, as we’ve opened our space 365 times a year through Muskego Circle Community Center.Still, we believe God is asking us to Ask & Imagine what’s next. Ephesians 3:20 reminds us: “God is...
2024-10-1422 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 41 - Followership AppliedEpisode 40 covered the ins and outs of what Followership is and in this week's episode we will take a look at how it can be applied. Our guest is Prof. Don Kudek of Wisconsin Lutheran College who has spent a large part of his career studying the role of followers and the importance and benefit of training people to be better followers. As we'll see, a better follower requires leaders to lead with greater emotional intelligence that looks remarkably like the Bible's description of servant leadership.While we take a little more look at the application in mo...
2024-09-1834 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 40 - Followership DefinedMillions of dollars are spent every year in our country to developing develop better leaders. And yet, even if you are a leader, you spend much of your time following. In some estimates, 80% of the successful outcome is dependent on the work of the followers. So the question becomes, what is being done to develop better followers? Especially when many people in organizations aren't trying to be a leader, but enjoy supporting the purpose of the organization and satisfaction that comes when doing their part in a team environment.In this podcast, we will take a look at th...
2024-09-1135 min
Bridge the CityMuskego Way Forward*Note this is a bilingual episode presented in English and Espanol*Host Deisy España sits down with Elizabeth Ramirez and Alison Hernandez with Muskego Way Forward. They talk about the community organizing and development work of Muskego Way Forward, the importance of grassroots neighborhood social programming, and how you can support their community. To learn more, visit: Muskego Way ForwardAction Steps:Say hi to your neighbor Pick up trash and clean up your neighborhood Bridge the CityWhen you’re taking act...
2024-07-3027 minLakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterSummer Sermons: The Gospel for Muskego (Acts 1:1-3) - Aaron HaleWhat is the gospel? A common word, inside and outside of the church, but it's not the easiest to define. Many Christians might say that the gospel is the most important thing to them, but if pressed to clearly explain it, it'd be an uphill climb. This week, we are going to identify a clear definition of the gospel, some real life barriers to sharing it with others and some resources for sharing it clearly. In this sermon, Aaron mentions The Everyday Gospel. If you need a helpful resource to share your faith, you'll find this workbook...
2024-07-2941 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 39 - Loving Our Friends With Special NeedsOur guest on the podcast is Pastor Joel Gaertner, the Director for Special Ministries of the WELS (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod). The reality is that ALL of us have special needs, but many of us tend to wear them more on the inside than the outside. How can Christians and Churches be a more welcoming place for with special needs, especially those who have to navigate the challenges of bodies and minds that don't work the way that many others do.We will spend some time talking about what people with special needs are wanting from their Ch...
2024-06-2641 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 38 - Honoring Christians Who Have DiedReflections on Memorial Day and Ending WellMemorial Day is thought of many different ways. A national holiday. The start of summer vacation. Family gatherings and cookouts. A day that honors those in the armed forces (That's actually Veterans Day in November). And then there is the actual intention - honoring those who have given their lives in military service to this country.On the podcast this week, host Mike Westendorf and Pastor Pete Panitzke reflect on the value and importance for American Christians to pause and consider the sacrifice of men and women who g...
2024-05-2243 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 37 - Modern Mentorship and the Church's Need for HumilityOur Guest this week is Jim Buske of Lighthouse Youth Ministry and he relayed a story he asked a man in the predominantly African American Garden Homes neighborhood of Milwaukee about the challenges the city and the neighborhood faces. His friends answer was informative, not just for minority communities, but speaks to an increasingly important need for all people groups.The response? The neighborhood lacks "Uncles". The man or woman working in their yard or garage that the neighborhood young person could come and see what they were doing, learn by observing and asking questions. The neighborhood...
2024-05-1544 minLakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterEveryday LifeSo many need a circle of everyday relationships to find Jesus.So many need a circle of everyday relationships to follow Jesus further.We truly believe that we can give every man woman and child in Muskego (and the surrounding area), a repeated chance to experience Jesus --- one circle at a time. Our goal as a church...to connect people with Jesus in everyday life through everyday relationships. Support the show
2024-05-0635 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 36 - The What and Why of Voting in ChurchVoting is a significant topic in American culture, especially in an election year. But what does the "right to vote" really mean? While it seems straightforward, the reality of that vote changes in different contexts and today we want to talk about what voting is and means in the church specifically. The podcast today gives important context to the why of voting and how voices without a vote are heard and acknowledged and how important it is for men to handle this responsibility Biblically, so that every voice is heard in a meaningful way. When done well, e...
2024-05-0149 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 35 - Does God Love Me or My Behavior?Have you ever wondered if God seems to care more about how we behave than who we are? It's honestly not fair of us to see the God of the Bible, the God of the cross and empty tomb this way, but in our world we tend to feel the constant judgements all around us. Whether it's at work, at home, in relationships, at church... we have opinions of others and we feel the opinions others have of us. So what does God think of me? Does God love me? Or does God love my behavior? The a...
2024-04-2432 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 34 - The Value and Importance of the CreedsWhy Lutherans Use Creeds in ChurchCreeds are a statement of belief that help Christians express the basic truths that they believe, as both an individual or as a corporate church. Perhaps you already know this, but there is not a uniform agreement in the larger Christian church about the importance of validity of the Creeds. So why, in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, do our churches frequently use one of the three Ecumenical creeds in worship on an almost weekly basis?In this Episode of GQGC we will dig into the origin and purpose of...
2024-04-1742 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 33 - When Jesus Went To HellUnderstanding Jesus Descent into HellThe Apostles Creed is a simple summary of the Biblical, Christian faith through the use of several statements that have rich theological depth to them. The second article, (or second paragraph of the creed) has to do with Jesus, who he is, what happened to him and what he does. As part of this creed, there is a line that says "He descended into hell" and this has left people asking questions. In today's podcast we talk about the origin passage for that in 1 Peter 3 and the timeline of Jesus suffering, his...
2024-04-1029 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 32 - Do You Have $80?Three Thoughts on what God Has Already Given YouIn a sermon from a few weeks earlier, Pastor Pete shared an illustration that involved $80 as he helped the congregation wrestle with our guild driven anxiety that fuels the "TRY HARDER" voice we all wrestle with from time to time. With the illustration comes a great conversation on what it means to have access to all the blessings of my heavenly Father. I don't have it, but my Father does. We'll talk about the struggle to believe we believe and what God is expecting from us w...
2024-04-0334 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 31 - Aha's of Holy WeekBiblical Observations from the Passion Story. One of the benefits of reading the Bible over and over is that we all mature through experiences. Wisdom comes from the combination of knowledge and experience and as we read the scriptures and become more familiar with the word of God in the Bible, we see more and more of God's truth and the application to our lives. This week, we wanted to share several of those "Aha's" from Pastor Pete and host Mike Westendorf as they talk about some of the things they have learned as they have jou...
2024-03-2739 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 30 - The Value and Challenge of Bible TranslationsHow different does this sound?"Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me."and“If anyone wants to follow me, let a person deny themself, take up their cross, and follow me.Did you see it? "Must" vs. "Let a person" One is more direct and to the point, but has an edge that may go beyond the original language, the other is a bit more literal, but a little less readable. When it comes to Bible Translations, what issues arise? Why do we ha...
2024-03-1337 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 29 - Taking Up Your Cross - What Does This Even Mean?In Luke 9:23 Jesus makes this comment "23 Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. "For many of us we consider suffering to be the crosses that we bear. It makes a lot of sense, Jesus suffered on the cross, so he must be talking about learning how to deal with bad things and suffering well. But that is not what he means. In this episode of Great Questions, Great Conversations, Pastor Pete Panitzke helps explain what Jesus is talking about and with...
2024-03-0639 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 28 - When Men and Dads Feel UnqualifiedThe impact of Godly men can be profound on children, families and society. A force for good as they live out their roles as Christian men of God. When men and dads don't do life well, the destruction can be profound. Guilt tugs at all people, but in the culture of 2024 America, men find a lot of walls that exist between who men are told to be and who God calls them to be.In this episode, Brandon Steenbock joins us for a dive into examining the walls that men need help breaking through and how to...
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2023-11-0101 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 27 - A Helpful Talk About Sex - For Christian Families, Singles and Married CouplesIn Today's episode we are joined by Pastor Brad Snyder who is also the chairman of "Conquerors Through Christ" a ministry dedicated to helping Christians Resist-Reject-Recover from explicit imagery use or addiction. It is no secret that talking about sex in the church is an uncomfortable topic and for many Christians we have lost the higher ground in the conversation, a topic that the Bible has much positive things to say.So, what does it mean for us to be part of redeeming the conversation as we align it with God's word and cover it with God's...
2023-10-1856 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 26 - When Family Sports and Church CollideWe want our kids to grow up in community. To be challenged, share in responsibility, grow friendships and relationships and sports is a great way to connect our kids to others and have a more positive outlet for all of that energy. But what happens as kids grow older and the demands of those communities begin to change, especially when it challenges relationships and experiences with the local church. In this weeks podcast, Mike and his cousin Tanya will have an honest conversation about the tension that exists between sports schedules and attending worship regularly. This issue i...
2023-09-2146 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 25 - Learning Some Lessons for LifeEvery years the staff at St. Paul's/The Bridge takes in the Global Leadership Summit, a conference that gives those leading families, organizations, and churches training and awareness of ways to consider to improve in their various leadership and organizational roles. Arica Drezdzon and Mike Westendorf open up their notebooks to talk about some of the biggest takeaways from their time at this year's conference. If you're looking for a spark in your own personal growth, this podcast will give you some of the big ideas, practical takeaways and a few resources that can help you as you learn...
2023-09-0648 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 24 - Can a Parent Really Be a Pastor?The big C church, the one on the corner that people go to worship God and be part of a congregation, really finds it's foundation in the home. When a Christian man and woman become husband and wife with Jesus as the foundation, their joined lives represent the smallest functioning example of the "Body of Christ". When children come into that family, a child's first experience of what it means to be part of the "body of Christ"... the church... is modeled in the home.That likely sounds scary or just flat out wrong for those of...
2023-08-2350 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 23 - The Family Church and Combating LonelinessLoneliness is an epidemic in our society today. Recent studies show that 58% of the general population struggle with a deeper level of aloneness while up to 78% of our young people in Gen Z claim a deep sense of longing for connection and yet fail to find it. In this podcast we discuss one of the features of God's church that, at least at St. Paul's/The Bridge we call the Family Church. While we all have a biological family of origin that we come from, we often grow apart and grow closer to others. What role can God's church play...
2023-08-0944 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 22 - Is God Serious About How I Lead? - Lessons in Leadership Part 2Mike Westendorf, Arica Drezdzon and Paul Schuessler continue the conversation on simple leadership lessons. If leadership is influence, then we all have influence so we start with a look at the serious view God takes on leading well.The team talks on some of the leadership pieces of advice in Carey's blog on 25 leadership insights for young leaders. Here is the link to Carey's blog post that is the subject for this podcast: https://careynieuwhof.com/25-random-pieces-of-advice-for-leaders-in-their-20s-30s-or-40s/Great Questions, Great Conversations is a podcast of St. Paul's Lutheran and The Bridge in...
2023-07-2654 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 21 - How do we grow as leaders? Thoughts on Leading Well, Part 1"Everybody Wins when the leader gets better" “Leadership is influence and everyone has influence.” “A humble leader can learn from anyone.” How do you respond to these leadership quotes? If leadership is really influence then all of us lead in some capacities and all of us have moments where we follow and support leaders.In this episode, we share some thoughts on a blog post by another developer of leaders named Carey Nieuwhof who starts off the post with this quote: "I was recently talking to a friend who had turned 50 a couple of years ahead of me. He s...
2023-07-1950 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 20 - Disappointment, Community and a Christian WitnessDisappointment shows up in a very real, tangible, physical and emotional way when the gap between our expectation and the result is wide. We've all experienced it and for many of us, recovering from it is a real journey. In some cases disappointment is an eye opening experience when we realize just how much assumption goes into our expectations giving us pause for some needed personal reflection and confession. And yet over time we see that our disappointments have been used by God in extraordinary ways. God doesn't waste anything, even the hard times.So... when dealing with...
2023-07-1227 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 19 - Will We Recognize Each Other in Heaven?Our listeners have been asking some good questions of late and we have had a few iterations of this kind of question over the past year or two. When the Christian dies, what happens and more specifically will we recognize people other Christians that we knew while we lived on earth? What does the Bible have to say about that and what do we simply have to wait for? It's a simple way to say it, but "Heaven is Better". Pastor Pete and Mike Westendorf tackle the topic in this week's episode.Great Questions, Great Conversations is...
2023-07-0530 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 18 - Is Being Engaged the Same as Being Married In God's Eyes?In earlier generations when people talked about becoming engaged it was often assumed in the church that engagement was tantamount to being married in God's eyes. Mike and Pastor Pete talk through the Biblical understanding of marriage and the impact of our changing cultural norms on understanding the process that takes a couple from dating to engagement to marriage.Were Mary and Joseph married? What is the implication of living together and common law marriages? If being engaged is pretty much like being married, why does God prohibit physical intimacy until the formal commitment? What business does the...
2023-06-2839 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 17 - The Importance of Language and Context and the Training of Pastors in the WELSNot everyone loves language and history is both exciting to some and boring to other. But why are these topics important for Lutheran Pastors in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS)? In this episode Mike and Pastor Pete talk about the importance of language as well as the caution when it comes to the use of commentaries as a substitute to personal Bible Reading. We talk about similarities between pastoral training and education training in other fields (Mike's experience in meteorology and forecasting) as a way to understand how we are preparing our young people to be Pastors in...
2023-06-1446 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 16 - An Interview with Author Hannah SchermerhornIn this week's podcast, GQGC host Mike Westendorf sits down with Christian author Hannah Schermerhorn to talk about some of the themes in her new book "Only a Single Life to Live". One of our favorite moments is talking about kingdom building and identity challenges that young adults face. We touch on some of the challenges of being single, but also some of the ways God grows his relationship with us in a season of singleness.Hannah will be the keynote speaker for Awake and Alive's summer one day event Sunday evening June 11th for young adults 18...
2023-06-0728 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 15 - Understanding Communion BetterThe bread and wine, the Body and Blood of Jesus... this is often a tough sacrament and church tradition for people to understand. Is there power in it? Is there a danger if we don't respect it or understand what the Bible teaches? What is the purpose and how am I missing out if I just ignore Holy Communion altogetherPastor Pete Panitzke and Mike Westendorf review what the church term "Means of Grace" really means and do a deeper dive into the purpose of Communion and the importance of understanding a little talked about phrase Jesus...
2023-05-3140 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 14 - The Problem with BaptismBaptism in the Lutheran church is one of the key tools that God uses to tell humanity about his forgiveness and to work faith in the hearts of people. It is to be pure Gospel and yet it often is viewed as a law, or a command, robbing it of it's power. Different Christian traditions and denominational views can take very different meanings out of what Baptism is, does and is meant to do. In this weeks podcast, we spend some time talking about what baptism means Biblically and a better way to make sense of what it does...
2023-05-2448 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 13 - What's in a Name? Describing the Christian GodWhat is in a name? Everyone uses the word "god" for some reason or another. Whether it's a casual swear or play on the word or assigning religious or spiritual value. In this Episode we will tackle a couple of questions and talk more about what makes the Christian God different than other religions and we'll also talk about some of the challenge whole nations and countries have trouble recognizing Jesus as the Messiah.In the show notes Mike mentions a quote from C.S. Lewis and he wanted to share it in fuller context: "There are no...
2023-05-1744 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 12 - How Do I Forgive... Myself?When our communities, families or are lives are broken, where does healing come from? Forgiveness is the key, but what is it and why is it so necessary? It seems to be a core reality for human beings and as real and sure as gravity. But HOW do I forgive and in particular, how do I forgive myself? Pastor and professional Counselor, Jeffrey Bonack, joins us again as we do a deep dive into helping us and others through the process of forgiveness.We mentioned a visual example of the story of God's Truth in the midst...
2023-05-1054 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 11 - The Why and What of ForgivenessWe have a chance to sit down with professional counselor, Pastor Jeffrey Bonack, to talk the challenges to forgiving others. Can we forgive and forget? The reality is that sin exposes truth. So, if forgiveness means "letting go" then what is it that I need to let go of. And what about the challenge of expectations that come up as we wrestle to forgive others.Great Questions, Great Conversations is produced by St. Paul's and The Bridge in Muskego, WI. You can learn more about us at www.stpaulmuskego.org
2023-05-0342 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 10 - Why Forgiveness is So ImportantThe 5th petition says "Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us". Jesus taught us to pray these words. So what does that mean exactly and are there conditions on forgiveness? We do a Biblical dive into sin and forgiveness and what is implied in this petition. Great Questions, Great Conversations is produced by St. Paul's and The Bridge in Muskego, WI. You can learn more about us at www.stpaulmuskego.orgTo email us questions for future conversations email mwestendorf@stpmuskego.org
2023-04-2635 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 9 - Forgiveness, Discipline and DiscipleshipThanks for joining us this week. We do a dive into the question about "who can forgive sin?" Is it Pastors, churchy people... who? We'll also talk about the challenge of church discipline and the connection to discipleship.Great Questions, Great Conversations is produced by St. Paul's and The Bridge in Muskego, WI. You can learn more about us at www.stpaulmuskego.org
2023-04-1939 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 8 - How Should We "Fear" God?What does it mean to "Fear" God? This is often one of the challenges to people as they dig deeper into the Bible. Are we supposed to be afraid of God? That is the human default after all. If there is a God with unlimited power and understanding I don't have a chance to stand, therefore I'd rather not believe in a "god" at all. On the other hand, what about all this talk of the Gospel and God's Love? In this episode Pastor Pete and Mike Westendorf talk about the two different ways to talk about the fear of God...
2023-04-1235 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 7 - Did Jesus Rise From the Dead?It is Holy Week and Pastor Pete and Mike Westendorf tackle some of the challenges around the Resurrection. It is the basic question that everything comes back to - Did Jesus rise from the dead? It is the question that creates the Christian Worldview. If Jesus did, then I can trust what God's Word means for my life and the promises for the future and after life. If you struggle with this question, we hope this will be helpful as you go back to the Bible and say to God - "Prove to me again, that the resurrection is...
2023-04-0539 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 6 - The Importance of Old Testament SacrificeHave you ever been confused by the sacrifice system of the Old Testament? Sacrifice, Sin, Blood, Forgiveness of sins... what was happening here? For a lot of us we struggle with the God of the old testament because of some of these questions. We tackle the topic in this week's episode.Great Questions, Great Conversations is produced by St. Paul's and The Bridge in Muskego, WI. You can learn more about us at www.stpaulmuskego.org
2023-03-2922 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 5 - Dinosaurs and the Importance of WorldviewToday Mike and Pastor Pete talk about some of the questions that arise when we think of dinosaurs and the age of the earth. There's a starting point that you have to consider along with the biases we bring and perspectives we bring to these questions along with the role of faith. We hope the episode is helpful.Additional resources on this topic: thestartingpointproject.comanswersingenesis.orgGreat Questions, Great Conversations is produced by St. Paul's and The Bridge in Muskego, WI. You can learn more about us at www.stpaulmuskego.org
2023-03-2229 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 4 - Predestination and Free WillMike talks with Pastor Pete about the challenging idea of what in Christian circles is called "Predestination" or "election". What it means, how it gets confused and how to apply it Biblically. From there it turned into a natural question of "Free Will". What is it, do we actually have it and how do we understand it Biblically. We hope this conversation will be insightful and helpful as you grow in Grace!Great Questions, Great Conversations is produced by St. Paul's and The Bridge in Muskego, WI. You can learn more about us at www.stpaulmuskego.org
2023-03-1538 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 3 - If God is Good, Why is There Evil, and other questions.In this week's podcast, Mike and Pastor Pete pick up the challenge of just a few of the "why God" questions that many of us, perhaps all of us struggle with. If God is good, why is there evil? Why wasn't Jesus more clear about who he was? Why should we pray... why bother doing it? We pray some of this conversation is insightful and helpful as we point to Jesus as the comfort and peace in times of challenge. Great Questions, Great Conversations is produced by St. Paul's and The Bridge in Muskego, WI. You can...
2023-03-0832 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 2 - Why Denominations?Pastor Pete and Mike Westendorf continue to answer questions submitted to us around doubts that we struggle with and the uncertainties that other's have shared with us. Today we wrestle with the impact of denominations, why they exist and how we might better share these differences with the world in a way that does not detract from the Gospel message in the Bible.Great Questions, Great Conversations is produced by St. Paul's and The Bridge in Muskego, WI. You can learn more about us at www.stpaulmuskego.org
2023-03-0124 min
The Fall Guys PodcastS3 E65 Ken Krause- MuskegoThis week Coach Ken Krause from Muskego stops in to talk about his journey to head coach of the Muskego Warriors. Coach Krause talks about coaching from a very young age and how to handle the lean years to build for the strong ones.
2023-02-2453 minGreat Questions, Great ConversationsEpisode 1 - Can we Trust the Bible?Mike Westendorf sits down to talk with Pastor Pete to talk about some of the questions that came up in our message series dealing with doubt. In this episode we'll talk about some of the questions around the Bible and the idea of the inerrancy of Scripture. Thanks for joining us! Great Questions, Great Conversations is produced by St. Paul's and The Bridge in Muskego, WI. You can learn more about us at www.stpaulmuskego.org
2023-02-2220 min
Notion ClubThe One Where Muskego Discovers the DevilOh hey there, just dropping our latest episode…What’s this one about? Well, the Devil is in the details, I guess. So here goes.. we play some games, discuss Alec Baldwin and his strange interview, and then Muskego talks about Satanism and why he is fascinated with it.Feel free to share your thoughts!Also, be sure to keep an eye out in 2022 as we’ll be changing some things up.Peace out and we hope that you have a great Holiday season!_______________________________Links referenced:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfeWBGty_481haNoS_ozOVdIyOpyXMjUChttps://www.amazon.com/House-Stairs-William-Sleator/dp/0140345809/ref=asc_df...
2021-12-231h 20
Wisconsin Drunken HistoryEp. 82 - Muskego Beach Amusement Park (Muskego WI)Muskego Beach Amusement Park (Muskego WI), music from Breonte, review of Eagle Park "Portable Radio"
2021-12-1233 min
NCLA PodcastBuilding Systematic Approaches to Streamline CTE with Jim Michlig, Director of Muskego Norway School District's CONNECT AcademyJim Michlig is the College Career & Experiential Learning Coordinator for the Muskego Norway School District. Jim is the director of the district's CONNECT Academy which is the umbrella program for all experiential learning within the Muskego Norway School District. Jim believes that building strong relationships with business partners and helping students and families make informed decisions on their career path through CTE and experiential learning is the key to future success for all.
Connect with Jim: james.michlig@muskegonorway.org Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-michlig-strategicadvisor/
2021-11-1626 min
The Fall Guys PodcastS1 E26 Ryan Lucchesi- Muskego High SchoolThis week Coach Ryan Lucchesi of Muskego joins us to talk about his journey. Coach talks about how he has become a successful coach at such a young age, who took him under their wings to teach him the game, and how the 1-0 mentality has helped Muskego win 37 in a row.
2021-06-1157 min
Down Murder LaneThe Legend of Haunchyville-Muskego, WISources
Don’t Go Back to Haunchyville -
http://slpmode.com/a-v-club-milwaukee-dont-go-back-to-haunchyville/
Muskego Patch Article -
https://patch.com/wisconsin/muskego/haunchyville-is-not-a-home-for-axe-murderers-or-little-people-police-say
Haunchyville -
https://horroraddicts.wordpress.com/tag/haunchyville/
2021-03-1036 min
Football First PodcastCoaching Connections with Ken Krause (Muskego WI)John (@dinsej) and Chad (@iyellyahtzee) are joined by Head Football Coach at Muskego (WI) High School, Ken Krause. Coach Krause shares his thoughts on leadership, culture, program building, and student-athlete development. The episode is a can't miss as Coach shares his expertise and insights that led to back-to-back state championships in 2018 and 2019 plus an undefeated 2020 season at Muskego. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-dinse/support
2021-02-2656 min
97.3 The Game HS Football Game of the WeekHSFB: Muskego at Arrowhead - 9-25-2020The opening week of the 2020 high school football season featured a battle between Classic 8 foes, Muskego and Arrowhead. Alex Current scored five touchdowns to lead Muskego to its 29th straight victory, a 32-24 win over Arrowhead in the IRONJOC Game of the Week on 97.3 The Game.
2020-09-282h 06Lakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterSamaria & Some Areas - Brian HofmeisterWhat does Jesus' unlikely meeting with an anonymous woman have to say about our race relationships today? Jesus calls us to walk through our own Samaria's today.Support the show
2020-09-0840 minLakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterSabbath - Matt TimmonsIn the concluding message of our Sacred Rhythms series, Matt Timmons explains why you might need a sabbath in your SOUL.Support the show
2020-08-2339 minLakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterDiscernment - Brian HofmeisterListen in on week 7 of our Sacred Rhythms sermon series.Support the show
2020-08-1636 minLakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterSelf-Examination - Brian HofmeisterCheck out this powerful sermon on what it means to live out the Sacred Rhythm of Self-Examination from Brian Hofmeister.Support the show
2020-08-0930 minLakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterBody - Jerod WalkerGuest speaker Jerod Walker continues our Sacred Rhythms series,Support the show
2020-08-0237 minLakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterScripture - Brian HofmeisterCheck out this message from the vault as we continue on in our "Sacred Rhythms" sermon series.Support the show
2020-07-2131 minLakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterSolitude - Jason EetenPastor of students, Jason Eeten, continues in our Sacred Rhythms sermon series.Support the show
2020-07-1336 minLakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterLonging - Brian HofmeisterPart one of our summer teaching series, Sacred Rhythms. Sacred Rhythms explores a few of the holy habits that can change the way you relate to God.Support the show
2020-07-0526 minLakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterBaptism Sunday 2020 - Brian HofmeisterWhat is baptism and why is it important for every follower of Jesus? Brian Hofmeister unpacks all things baptism in our annual baptism celebration Sunday.Support the show
2020-06-2934 minLakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterDads That Do - Brian HofmeisterWhat does it mean to be a dad that does justice, loves mercy, and walks humbly before God? Listen to this special Father's Day message from Pastor Brian Hofmeister.Support the show
2020-06-2232 minLakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterYour One Word REMIX - Various Speakers5 minutes of FIRE from 5 guest speakers!Support the show
2020-06-1533 minLakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterWho You're With is What You've Got to Work With - Brian HofmeisterJoin us for the final week of our House to House sermon series with Pastor Brian Hofmeister.Support the show
2020-06-0831 minLakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterRisk is Really Living - Brian HofmeisterPart 3 of our House to House sermon series.Support the show
2020-05-3133 minLakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterCommon Needs Have Answers Common - Brian HofmeisterPart 2 of our sermon series, House to House, by Brian HofmeisterSupport the show
2020-05-2728 minLakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterBeing Real is What Really Matters - Brian HofmeisterListen in as our lead pastor, Brian Hofmeister, brings us a new collection of talks on the power of the Church expressed House to HouseSupport the show
2020-05-1723 minLakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterMother's Day - Brian and Melissa HofmeisterListen to a special Mother's Day message from Brian and Melissa HofmeisterSupport the show
2020-05-1022 minLakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterQuestions | Part 3 - Brian Hofmeister (and MC Panel)Week three of our Questions sermon series, featuring a panel of Missional Community leaders.Support the show
2020-05-0339 minLakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterQuestions Part 2 - Brian HofmeisterPart two of our Questions sermon series.Support the show
2020-04-2642 minLakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterWhy is there suffering? - Brian HofmeisterPart one of our "Questions." series of talks built around YOUR questions for God.Support the show
2020-04-1942 minLakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterEaster at Lakepoint - Brian HofmeisterThe Easter message from our online Church at Home experience.Support the show
2020-04-1432 minLakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterPalm Sunday - Brian HofmeisterThe Palm Sunday message from our online Church at Home experience.Support the show
2020-04-0527 min
Notion ClubStory Time with Muskego and MoriahWe've decided to just gather some articles and talk about what’s happening around the globe. Our hope today, is to make you laugh, and to take your mind off of the global pandemic, even for just an hour.What is our purpose and mission? Here at the Notion Club, Moriah and Muskego have created a place to practice the art of conversation. Notion Club welcomes all dialogue - specifically, speech that explores ideas, advances awareness, and indulges in humor. We believe that free speech is the antidote to bad speech. Muskego and Moriah see themselves as mere human beings in a va...
2020-04-011h 18Lakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterArrival - Matt TimmonsCreative Pastor, Matt Timmons, brings our Between Two Lands sermon series to a close.Support the show
2020-03-2930 minLakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterLP Daily - Guided PrayerA short pastoral thought, prayer, or encouragement from a member of Lakepoint's teaching teamSupport the show
2020-03-2712 min
Lakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterLP Daily - Jason EetenA short pastoral thought, prayer, or encouragement from a member of Lakepoint's teaching team.Support the show
2020-03-2603 min
Lakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterLP Daily - Ep. 7A short pastoral thought, prayer, or encouragement from a member of Lakepoint's teaching team.Support the show
2020-03-2503 min
Lakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterLP Daily - Ep. 6A short pastoral thought, prayer, or encouragement from a member of Lakepoint's teaching team.Support the show
2020-03-2403 min
Lakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterLP Daily - Ep. 5A short pastoral thought, prayer, or encouragement from a member of Lakepoint's teaching team.Support the show
2020-03-2306 minLakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterSecond Chance for a Big Adventure - Jason EetenJason Eeten, our Pastor of Students, brings the next-to-last message in our series titled, "Between Two Lands."Support the show
2020-03-2236 min
Lakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterLP Daily - Ep. 4A short pastoral thought, prayer, or encouragement from a member of Lakepoint's teaching team.Support the show
2020-03-2005 min
Lakepoint Church with Brian HofmeisterLP Daily - Ep. 3A short pastoral thought, prayer, or encouragement from a member of Lakepoint's teaching team.Support the show
2020-03-1905 min
Run The Power : A Football Coach's PodcastRyan Lucchesi - 3-3 Stack Muskego Wisconsin Ep. 186On today’s episode of RTP we talk with Ryan Lucchesi. Coach Lucchesi is the Defensive Coordinator at 2-time defending state champion Muskego HS in Muskego, WI. Listen as we talk with Coach Lucchesi about his 3-3 Stack defense and how it has led them to the past 2 state championships in Wisconsin. You can follow Coach Lucchesi on Twitter @CoachLucch.
This episode of Run the Power is brought to you by Just Play Solutions. Just Play provides coaches with football playbook and game planning tools to prepare faster and engage with today’s athlete. Create and organize your playbook with term...
2020-03-161h 07
The Wisconsin Runner PodcastMuskego Episode II: NXN RecapWe are back with one of our fan-favorite guests, Muskego coaches CJ Michaud & Rich Raney! At the 2020 Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association, we sat down to talk about the NXN experience: the excitement, the challenges, and the spectacle of it all. They share their perspective on the balance of making it a business trip versus enjoying the complete experience out in Portland. We loved the glimpse into what it is like to compete at the highest level of team cross country on the high school level, and the growing role Wisconsin is having on the national scene.
2020-02-0636 min
1070 The Game High School Football11-15-19 HSFB Level 4 Playoffs - Muskego vs Madison MemorialThe Shoebox Game of the Week - Week #13 featured a Level 4 Playoff clash with Muskego vs Madison Memorial in Oconomowoc. Muskego's ground game with 3 different players tallying TDs led to a 21-7 lead for Muskego at halftime. Capitalizing on turnovers and Muskego's RB Alex Current adding his 3rd score of the night helped the defending Division 1 champion Warriors pull away in the 2nd half.Final: Muskego 49, Madison Memorial 13.
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