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2414

Dan Weber & Shane Welter

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2414 is a podcast about finding hope and common ground through casual conversation. Like the friends on the road in the New Testament, in Luke 24:14, we want to walk away with more understanding that leads to more conversation, as the journey continues. Thanks for walking with us.
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No Pastor Dan this time—but don’t worry, the conversation’s still vibrant! In this sixth installment of our Vibrant Conversations Deck series, we're joined by two thoughtful voices from our community: Jonah and Brenda. Together, we dive into another round of questions from the deck, exploring faith, life, and the ways we see God at work in everyday…
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After a brief Easter break, the 2414 crew is back! In this re-entry episode, Dan and Shane are joined by friend of the show Jonah Kaufmann for a low-key hangout that feels more like catching up with friends than anything else. They introduce a new game—*Guess the Gibberish*—that brings some fun (and confusion) to the mix, and also squeeze in a few …
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In this latest episode, "friend of the show" Brenda Schmelling fills in for Shane as Pastor Dan is joined by Dave and Laurie Gallagher for an insightful discussion on the Specific Ministry Program (SMP) in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Dave has not only been accepted into this rigorous program but will soon officially serve as the SMP pastor …
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In this episode of The Vibrant Conversation Deck, we dive into life in the Puget Sound area, where rainy days are just part of the rhythm. We chat about how the weather shapes our routines, moods, and even our relationships with those around us. Plus, we reflect on how well (or not so well) we know our neighbors. Do we embrace community, or do we k…
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In this episode of the *2414 Podcast*, Pastor Dan and Shane continue their journey through the Lutheran Hour Ministries Vibrant Conversations Deck. Now in the fourth installment of this ongoing series, they dive into more cards filled with thought-provoking questions and meaningful prompts. As always, you can expect a mix of humor, heartfelt storie…
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In this episode of the 2414 Podcast, Pastor Dan and Shane continue their exploration of the Lutheran Hour Ministries Vibrant Conversations Deck, delving into even more thought-provoking topics and reflective questions. Building on the insights from the first episode, they navigate through a new set of cards, sparking lively debates, personal storie…
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In this episode of the 2414 Podcast, Pastor Dan and Shane continue their exploration of the Lutheran Hour Ministries Vibrant Conversations Deck, delving into even more thought-provoking topics and reflective questions. Building on the insights from the first episode, they navigate through a new set of cards, sparking lively debates, personal storie…
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In this episode of the 2414 Podcast, Pastor Dan and Shane dive deep into meaningful discussions, using the Lutheran Hour Ministries Vibrant Conversations Deck as their guide. Each card from the deck sparks insightful reflections, thoughtful debates, and heartwarming moments on faith, life, and everything in between. Whether you're seeking inspirati…
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In this fun and lighthearted episode of *2414*, Pastor Dan and Shane sit down to talk all things Thanksgiving! From the turkey to the side dishes, they dive into their personal favorites and least favorite foods that make an appearance on the holiday table. Whether you’re a fan of cranberry sauce or can't get enough of pumpkin pie, this episode is …
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If your lifestyle routines or choices are leading you to unhealthy outcomes, you would likely want to make different choices to lead to a healthier life. Similarly, if you are ALWAYS busy and never rested, then you will probably need to make changes in your routines and general lifestyle to lead to a life where you can finally rest. In today's epis…
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Grief is a common symptom for those who have lost something loved in one's life. What can we do about it, and how can it bring people together? With today's episode being so close to All Saints' Day, Pastor Dan, Jonah, and Brenda talk through grief and how loss can bring people together in ways that bring us closer. In the Lutheran Church, “All Sai…
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In this episode, you will have the exclusive opportunity to meet the Kaufmann family! Jonah Kaufmann is St. Luke's Lutheran Church's Director of Youth Ministry and Christian Education. He is joined by his wife, Megan, and making her very FIRST podcast debut, Jonah and Megan's baby, Sarah. Learn about their life story, how they met, and how God work…
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WWJD was a popular acronym in the early 2000s that stood for "What Would Jesus Do?" In today's episode, Dan and Shane look at some restful aspects of Jesus' life and compare them with the common routines of our life. Don't forget to continue the conversation at home, in the car, at work, or anywhere you can find someone to talk to! Thanks for walki…
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If only we had more time in the day, THEN we would be able to get everything done and find time to rest... Right? Well, no. In today's episode, we talk about our body, mind, and soul's natural limitations and why that's for us. Don't forget to continue the conversation at home, in the car, at work, or anywhere you can find someone to talk to! Thank…
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Psychologists and modern professionals of the modern world talk about this new(ish) term called "Hurry Sickness." What is it? Hurry Sickness can be defined as, "A discomfort or illness in which a person feels chronically short of time, and so tends to perform every task faster and to get flustered when encountering any kind of delay." -From John Ma…
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Are you constantly tired? Within a culture of busyness, stress, and living life hurried, Dan and Shane talk about some of their personal problems of unrest and why most of us live the way we do. While diving into Sabbath and rest, we continue to explore the book The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. Don't forget to continue the conv…
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As Dan and Shane continue exploring what rest is in an ever-busy world, they look at the book The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. In today's episode, we diagnose what some of today's problems might stem from in everybody's restlessness. Don't forget to continue the conversation at home, in the car, at work, or anywhere you can fin…
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Does it feel like everyone, including yourself, is tired? Perhaps people are physically tired, but maybe you and others might be emotionally or spiritually tired as well. In this episode and the following series, join Dan and Shane on this journey of exploring what Sabbath rest is and how God wants us to be rested and rejuvenated. The Ruthless Elim…
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Can't we all just agree to disagree? Probably not... but what if? In today's episode, Dan and Shane discuss some fun light-hearted debate topics with the goal of teaching what it might look like to disagree with someone on something you're passionate about. While you might disagree with us on some of our answers, we hope you're able to find someone…
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"Thoughts and prayers" is a term often used when people want to show their sympathy and care towards a tragic event, but what does this actually mean, and is there a meaningful way those actions could actually have an impact on a person's life? In this episode of 2414, Dan and Shane explore ways we can think and pray about people in and outside of …
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Lauren Welter (artist name Lauren Kruse) is a singer-songwriter in Seattle who recently released a new single called White Flag. In today's episode, Lauren, Shane, and Dan dive into what makes this song unique and the life lessons we can learn from surrender, compromise, and forgiveness. Listen to White Flag here: https://found.ee/lk_WhiteFlag Don'…
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This episode will give you, the listener, an opportunity to learn about some of the youth at St. Luke's. In today's episode, hear from Ella and Carissa Gruner and some of their favorite topics. Don't forget to continue the conversation at home, in the car, at work, or anywhere you can find someone to talk to! Thanks for walking with us! Support the…
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In today's episode, meet some of the youth who are involved at St. Luke's! Dan and Shane are joined by the very charismatic youth, Ben Neumann and Tyler Griswold. Learn all about these two individuals and get a glimpse into the world of what it's like to be a teen in 2024. Don't forget to continue the conversation at home, in the car, at work, or a…
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Have you ever wondered what a comfort dog is or what goes into handling a comfort dog? Well, in today's episode, we will be diving into those exact questions! Don't forget to continue the conversation at home, in the car, at work, or anywhere you can find someone to talk to! Thanks for walking with us! Support the show…
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As we wrap our series, Kids in Church, Dan and Shane process this idea of having benchmarks or milestones in our walk of faith. As babies, toddlers, children, and teens come into the church, what should their expectations be? In this episode, we dive into some goals kids can have and the importance of starting children in a church from the youngest…
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The early years of an infant can be very formational for that child. The experiences they are exposed to will shape their impressions and knowledge of the world. In today's episode, Pastor Dan and Shane dive into the importance of children in church and ways we can think and pray about this topic. Book references: Peculiar Speech: Preaching to the …
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Odds are if you've attended a church service, the church you attended likely had some standard procedure for parents with a child or children. Whether the kids are infants, toddlers, young, or youth, that church has made a decision on whether those kids will be in church with the parents, in Sunday school, in childcare, in a nursery, or maybe even …
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We'd like to give an enormous THANK YOU to everyone who considered and helped contribute towards our Forward Together campaign. With the total amount of the campaign funds put towards the St. Luke's mortgage, we will save over $80,000 in interest alone. So, thank you so much for your sacrifices and trust in us as we move forward together for the mi…
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"Nostalgia is a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations." - Oxford Languages We've all been there during the Christmas time when something your senses experience takes you back to a Christmas moment or holiday memory from your past. There's something almost magical abou…
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In this episode, Brenda joins Pastor David and Pastor Dan, continuing the conversation about their experiences and perspectives on giving financial support as a discipline, an act of worship, and a mutual commitment to one another. https://stlukes-church.churchcenter.com/giving Don't forget to continue the conversation at home, in the car, at work,…
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The Holy Spirit calls us to faith in Jesus with one another. “I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.” We are called Forward Together. We look forward in hope to what God has promised and will accomplish, and we walk forw…
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Join Cinderella and Prince Topher as they go behind the scenes and between the lines to talk about the upcoming St. Luke's production of Rodgers' and Hammerstein's Cinderella (2013 Broadway Version). Listen as we dive deeper into the story that we all know and love. Watch the show before it's too late! Get your tickets here: https://www.showtix4u.c…
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Meet Heather Choate Davis! She describes herself as "a Renaissance woman with a deeply mystical and sacramental grounding," but some might recognize he as a kind-hearted creative woman who is passionate about connecting with the people around her. In this episode, learn more about who Heather is as we discuss her latest project, Requiem in the City…
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What a joy it is to be creative and to have an outlet for creative energy! Join us as we learn more about David Acuña. During the summer of 2023, David is interning with St. Luke's working on his video production abilities. We hope in this episode that you're able to learn more about who David is, how he got to where he is now, and what inspired hi…
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As we continue our series, Can We Trust the Bible?, we continue where we left off when we discussed the canonical books of the Bible. This time, we dive into what the Apocrypha is and why the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod doesn't hold the Apocrypha to the same authority as the Bible. Don't forget to continue the conversation at home, in the car, a…
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The Bible consists of 66 separate books that most people in the world would consider to make up the entirety of The Bible, but what about the various texts, documents, and other writings written around the same time as the 4 Gospels or the rest of the New Testament? Should those 'books' be in the Bible too? In this episode of 2414, Pastor Dan and S…
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The road may be winding, but it brings us to where we are today. In today's episode, we hear about the journey, so far, of Adam Schmelling (husband of Brenda Segovia-Schmelling). Adam is an engineer working in the state of Washington whose roots trace back to Wisconsin. Join us as we learn what brought Adam to where he is today and how God built br…
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In this episode of 2414, we dive further into how the Bible was copied time after time while preserving the message of its contents despite there being errors made along the way. Don't forget to continue the conversation at home, in the car, at work, or anywhere you can find someone to talk to! Thanks for walking with us! Support the show…
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"The telephone game rules are simple: Gather 3 or more players. The person starting the game thinks of a word or phrase and whispers it into the next player's ear only once, with no repeats allowed. That listener tries to correctly repeat that same word or phrase into the next player's ear." From: empoweredparents.co The telephone game is often use…
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As we continue the series, Can We Trust the Bible, in this episode, we discuss the validity of the authors who wrote the books (specifically the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). As a reference to the direction of our conversation, we use Lee Strobel's "Case for Christ" as to how and why the authors of the Gospels might have written the bo…
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In today's episode of 2414, Pastor Dan and Shane continue the series, Can We Trust the Bible, and continue discussing internal references. These internal references are sections of the New Testament that reference stories of the Old Testament. Later in the episode, we look at how some books of the Bible are credited to be worthy of being in the Bib…
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"Why is the Bible true?" "Because the Bible says it is." "But how do we know that's true?" "Because the Bible says it is." These might be conversations you've heard in the past in regard to how people explain that the contents of the Bible are trustworthy. While this explanation of the Bible might be chalked up to the fallacy of "circular reasoning…
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Outburst is a game of lists and categories similar to Family Feud. Why are we playing this game in this episode of 2414? Because it's fun, and tabletop games are a great way to experience life together while creating space for conversations and relationships. While Dan and Shane continue to struggle to play games and make up their own rules, we hop…
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When we look into the validity of the Bible, some of the sources that can be used to back its credibility come from writings that were written not long after the emergence of Christianity. In today's episode, Dan and Shane look into specific documents that talk about this emerging fad called Christianity less than one hundred years after Christ. Do…
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In our new series, Can We Trust the Bible?, Shane and Pastor Dan discuss the facts, data, and historical information that we know about the book. In this episode, we dive into the broader terms and vocabulary that will help us understand the deeper items for later discussion. We talk about what was discussed in the Discipleship Hour (bible study) t…
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Each Sunday at St. Luke's Lutheran Church at 9:30 AM, we have what we call Discipleship Hour. The Great Room (our large open multipurpose room) sometimes has Bible studies and other deep discussions relevant to our life and faith. We'll discuss the upcoming series "Can We Trust the Bible?" The purpose of this series is to dive into the facts, data,…
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Regardless of your upbringing, this next generation of youth are being brought up in a completely unique lifestyle. Their challenges are likely exclusive to this digital age, making relatability hard for those not used to the internet and social media-driven world. In today's episode, Dan, Shane, and Brenda dive into ways that we can help this next…
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