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The LDA - The Lutheran Diaconal AssociationStoryteller - Deacon Brandon Kruger"Diaconal storytelling seeks to touch the hearer more deeply, to give space in the story for the hearers to find themselves, to unleash imagination and memory, to open the possibility for healing, for challenge, for transformation.
"It is also to help people tell their own stories of their pain and suffering, of their joys and triumphs, of deaths and resurrections, of God at work among them--to bring those stories back to the community for witness, celebration, instruction, and prayer.
~ Deaconess E. Louise Williams
Our guest, Deacon Brandon Kruger, shares his inspiring children's story, "Today, I Met a Deacon," which he...2024-08-0347 min
The LDA - The Lutheran Diaconal AssociationDoorkeeper - Kristen BaltrumTRIGGER TOPIC: DEATH BY SUICIDE
In this episode, we speak with Kristen Baltrum, Executive Director and creator of "Annie & Millie's Place," an agency that advocates for shelter for those experiencing homelessness with their pets. We discuss how this work reflects the diaconal image of Doorkeeper.
Kristen discusses how her non-profit in Longmont, CO., serves those in need and their animals by moving back and forth between boundaries, setting boundaries, and advocating for the welcome of pets alongside owners in shelters and emergency housing.
We delve into the story of Kristen's sister, Annie, and how Annie's dog, Millie, was the only...2024-06-0149 min
The LDA - The Lutheran Diaconal AssociationLight Bearer - Deaconess Katrina Martich - Five Diaconal ImagesIn this episode, we speak with Deaconess Katrina Martich, an engineer by trade, about how her life's work reflects the diaconal image of Light Bearer.
Deaconess Katrina discusses her journey, education, and vocational passions which have led her to serve the church, the community and Creation.
The Lutheran Diaconal Association's formation program helped her recognize her voice in shining light on the brokenness within Creation and our how our relationships with others and with creation itself are key to caring for the environment.
Deaconess Katrina, an Environmental consultant was consecrated a deaconess in 2019, lives in Spokane, Washington and is the...2024-05-1751 min
The LDA - The Lutheran Diaconal AssociationFootwasher - Deacon Ben Ema - Five Diaconal ImagesIn this episode, we speak with Deacon Ben Ema about his work as a nurse practitioner and how it reflects the diaconal image of “Foot Washer.”
We talk about how nursing forms to the needs of others just like the towel that dries, wipes clean and gives warmth. Ben ponders with us on John 13:1-17 that informs his nursing and how it reminds us of Christ taking the daily and making it profound.
Deacon Ben was consecrated in 2016. He is a nurse practitioner at the Perdue North Central Nursing Clinics in West Lafayette, IN which are run and operated by nurs...2024-04-0116 min
The LDA - The Lutheran Diaconal AssociationFootwasher - Deaconess Brenda Bauer - Five Diaconal ImagesIn this episode, we speak with Deaconess Brenda Bauer about her lifelong ministry as a nurse and how it reflects the diaconal image of “Foot Washer.”
We talk about caring for people through a diaconal lens and avoiding tasks oriented care and pity. The conversation takes us to the reality of life and when the table turns and a deaconess is now in need of a faithful, diaconal servant.
Deaconess Brenda was consecrated in 1981 she developed a ministry called "Sole to Soul Footcare," she also worked in the public health sector, as a parish nurse and hospice. Deaconess Brenda is livi...2024-03-2115 min
The LDA - The Lutheran Diaconal AssociationStoryteller - Deaconess Cheryl Plummer - Five ImagesIn this episode, We speak with Deaconess Cheryl Plummer about how her work as a Hospice Chaplain in Michigan reflects the diaconal image of "Storyteller"
Deaconess Cheryl describes the three types of stories that her ministry curates beginning with her story, the client's end-of-life story and their spiritual story, which sometimes, includes Jesus' death story. We explore how God's story is intertwined in all three no matter the faith.
Deaconess Cheryl was consecrated by the LDA in 1989 and is also a rostered ELCA Deacon in the S.E. Michigan Synod. She is now now serving Corewell Health - Hospice Division...2023-06-2931 min
The LDA - The Lutheran Diaconal AssociationStorytellerWelcome to the LDA series on the five images of Diaconate.
The images of the diaconate were developed by scholar Antonia Lynn in an article she wrote in the book "The Deacon's Ministry.
The definitions we use here are interpretations of Lynn's work by LDA Emeritus Executive Director, Deaconess E. Louise Williams.
In this preview, we hear the definition of Storyteller.
To hear how members of the LDA Diaconate relate their current and past ministries to this image, tune into a full length interview at
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3x29dCPqFlAPBlz3KQvfhQ?si=59e5d07e4f644aa0
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The LDA - The Lutheran Diaconal AssociationFootwasherWelcome to the LDA series on the five images of Diaconate.
The images of the diaconate were developed by scholar Antonia Lynn in an article she wrote in the book "The Deacon's Ministry.
The definitions we use here are interpretations of Lynn's work by LDA Emeritus Executive Director, Deaconess E. Louise Williams.
In this preview, we hear the definition of Footwasher.
To hear how members of the LDA Diaconate relate their current and past ministries to this image. Tune in to full length podcasts at https://open.spotify.com/episode/5lihQFYrjKSgWxPAis7kK0?si=cd12209199184356
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The LDA - The Lutheran Diaconal AssociationLight BearerWelcome to the LDA series on the five images of Diaconate.
The images of the diaconate were developed by scholar Antonia Lynn in an article she wrote in the book "The Deacon's Ministry.
The definitions we use here are interpretations of Lynn's work by LDA Emeritus Executive Director, Deaconess E. Louise Williams.
In this preview, we hear the definition of Light Bearer.
To hear how members of the LDA Diaconate relate their current and past ministries to this image. Full length interviews at https://open.spotify.com/episode/4EA68OKIRnQvpElCeE7kCK?si=6300d5637d3448d4
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The LDA - The Lutheran Diaconal AssociationTable ServerWelcome to the LDA series on the five images of Diaconate.
The images of the diaconate were developed by scholar Antonia Lynn in an article she wrote in the book "The Deacon's Ministry.
The definitions we use here are interpretations of Lynn's work by LDA Emeritus Executive Director, Deaconess E. Louise Williams.
In this preview, we hear the definition of Table Server.
To hear how members of the LDA Diaconate relate their current and past ministries to this image. Full length interviews at https://open.spotify.com/episode/6XCRN83M0CNzXXNGiqYT7U?si=745e857f2ec14737
Photos by Bengray.com2023-06-2800 min
The LDA - The Lutheran Diaconal AssociationDoorkeeperWelcome to the LDA series on the five images of Diaconate.
The images of the diaconate were developed by scholar Antonia Lynn in an article she wrote in the book "The Deacon's Ministry.
The definitions we use here are interpretations of Lynn's work by LDA Emeritus Executive Director, Deaconess E. Louise Williams.
In this preview, we hear the definition of Doorkeeper.
To hear how members of the LDA Diaconate relate their current and past ministries to this image. Full length interviews at https://open.spotify.com/episode/7g8yoAdL3je8XwScsHhvQP?si=207db9708a6e4a66
Photos by Bengray.com2023-06-2800 min
The LDA - The Lutheran Diaconal AssociationTable Server- Deaconess Diana Iltzsche - Five Diaconal ImagesIn this episode, We speak with Deaconess Diana Iltzsche about how running the homeless ministry at Christ Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, Indiana reflects the diaconal image of "Table Server."
We talk about the practical side of serving meals to guests who sleep 6 months out of the year in the church, and the training she gives to volunteers on how to serve mutually.
Deaconess Diana was consecrated by the LDA in 1977 and has spent most of her career in public service. She has worked for several non-profits, was a child care advocate, a youth director, and a public school teacher for...2023-06-2121 min
The LDA - The Lutheran Diaconal AssociationFootwasher - Deaconess Brenda Bauer - Five Diaconal ImagesIn this episode, we speak with Deaconess Brenda Bauer about her lifelong ministry as a nurse and how it reflects the diaconal image of “Foot Washer.”
We talk about caring for people through a diaconal lens and avoiding tasks oriented care and pity. The conversation takes us to the reality of life and when the table turns and a deaconess is now in need of a faithful, diaconal servant.
Deaconess Brenda was consecrated in 1981 she developed a ministry called "Sole to Soul Footcare," she also worked in the public health sector, as a parish nurse and hospice. Deaconess Brenda is livi...2023-06-2122 min
The LDA - The Lutheran Diaconal AssociationLight Bearer - Deaconess Rayanne Woodruff - Five Diaconal ImagesIn this episode, we speak with Deaconess Rayanne Woodruff about how her work as a teacher reflects the diaconal image of "Light Bearer."
Deaconess Rayanne shines a light on racial bias, injustices in education, cumulative social & economic disadvantages and calls for neuro-friendly learning. We also talk about how the prophetic voice of the Lightbearer comes with risks.
Deaconess Rayanne was consecrated December 2017 and lives in Lakeland, Florida.
She is the neuro-educational specialist at Excel Christian Academy.
To get in touch with Deaconess Rayanne:
LightbearerLearning.com
Interested in the ministry of diakonia? Contact Deaconess Adrainne Gray for a personal one-on-one conversation.
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The LDA - The Lutheran Diaconal AssociationDoorkeeper - Deacon Steve Arnold - Five Diaconal ImagesIn this episode, we speak with Deacon Steve Arnold about how his ministry teaching Ukrainian students English reflects the diaconal image of "Doorkeeper."
We talk about war, the resilience, thoughtfulness and ingenuity of youth and how the church should honor, love and protect them.
Deacon Steve was one of the first men consecrated by the LDA in 2014. He is a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Forest Lake, MN where he lives. He also served as the president of the LDA's Community of Lutheran Deacons.
Deacon Steve has served for over 52 years in various roles as spiritual director, professor at...2023-05-3117 min