Best Voice Of The Middle Ground Ruth Jefferson Podcasts (2025)

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Firm Foundations For A Holistic Health Journey, with Sarah Gallander of the Wellness Matrix 38:23

1+ y ago38:23

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"Health is a journey; its not a destination". This is a central tenant and principle of holistic health. But what does this idea of holistic health add to our understanding of what it means to show up authentically and resiliently as who God's made us to be. Join Harmonize host Ruth Jefferson and Special Guest Sarah Gallander of the Wellness Matrix…

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Harmonize Returns Tomorrow (Trailer) 0:46

1+ y ago0:46

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It's a new season. It's a new day. And, it all starts here. Stay tuned for the release of the first episode of season 3 of Harmonize. You won't wan to miss this! Support the show The Harmonize Podcast is a part of the 501(c)3 organization, Voice of the Middle Ground. Because of this, we depend on donations from financial partners like you to contin…

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Reshaping Identity: Cultivating a Culture of Authenticity for Diversity and Spiritual Growth (Including an Interview with Voice of the Middle Ground Founder, Ruth Jefferson) 48:43

2y ago48:43

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Catch Ruth and Diamond as they continue the conversation about reshaping identity and answer the question of what this means from a Biblical perspective, how it relates to our relationships to each other, and how understanding and creating space for authenticity is key in embracing a Revelation 7 mindset. Want to connect throughout the week? Email …

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Harmonize 2.0 Episode 5: How Understanding Who God's Made You To Be Can Revolutionize Conflict Handling (An Interview with Dr. Scott Gostchock) 1:02:22

2+ y ago1:02:22

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Want to know something that's revolutionary? Understanding and embracing the value that God has placed into each of us and the role this has in who he's made us to be. In this episode, we review an interview with Dr. Scott Gostchock of Partner2Learn and take a bit of a deep dive into what all of this means for us as individuals and the life-changin…

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Harmonize 2.0 Episode 4: Interview with Pastor Aaron Robinson of Martin Luther College 1:44:01

2+ y ago1:44:01

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To our listeners in Tanzania, Kenya, the United States, and yes even to our invisible Apple users, we say "Hello!" Welcome to the 4th episode of Harmonize 2.0. In this episode we talk about racial justice, the Church, community, a special event going on in January at Martin Luther College, and Pastor Aaron Robinson's upcoming podcast about what's u…

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Harmonize 2.0 Episode 3: An Interview with Voice of the Middle Ground Founding Director, Ruth Jefferson 52:44

2+ y ago52:44

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Stay tuned for an interview with Voice of the Middle Ground Founding Director, Ruth Jefferson and as Ruth Jefferson and Diamond Faucha talk about Voice of the Middle Ground's past, present, and hopes for the future. The reflection for this episode is presented by Pastor Mark Wenzel. Support the show The Harmonize Podcast is a part of the 501(c)3 or…

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Harmonize 2.0 Episode 2: Embracing The Third Way 38:34

2+ y ago38:34

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They say there are 3 ways to perceive a thing...my way, your way, and the right way. But how can we identify the right way, the third way In this episode of Harmonize 2.0, Ruth Jefferson, Diamond Faucha, and special guest Pastor Mark Wenzel will talk about the third way, what it looks like in practice, and what can be missed when we don't practice …

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Harmonize 2.0 Episode 1: Let's Get Political 1:18:21

2+ y ago1:18:21

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They say if you want to keep your friends, you have to avoid talking about both religion and politics. We say, "Why not?" In this episode of Harmonize 2.0, we'll be talking about politics and the church, racial justice, community, and how we can work together toward change and toward the Revelation 7 view for diversity that's laid out for us in Rev…

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First, Show Love: A Conversation On The Life Issue with Pastors Aaron Glaeske & Mark Wenzel 35:54

2+ y ago35:54

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Join Ruth Jefferson and Pastors Aaron Glaeske and Mark Wenzel as they discuss the life issue and specifically look to answer the question: What does it mean to show love to and to walk with women; who are facing the difficult life situations that lead to decisions to have abortions, women who are struggling spiritually and in other ways because of …

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Harmonize: The Coffee Hour: Stewarding Mental Health 56:12

3y ago56:12

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Mental health. It's a topic that not that many people want to talk about even though it's gaining traction in some circles. But today, it's one we're going to talk about anyway. Join Diamond Faucha and Ruth Jefferson as they talk about mental health, counseling, intergenerational trauma, spiritual care, and other topics that are so important as we …

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That One Episode with Mark & Ruth 56:50

3y ago56:50

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The American Psychological Association defines exhibitionism, in part, as the disposition or tendency to draw attention to one’s self, particularly through conspicuous or attention-seeking behavior. It’s one thing when this kind of behavior is used to bring attention to one’s self. But what happens when we take this same kind of exhibitionist minds…

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Living In The Age Of Google 39:25

3y ago39:25

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Has the age of Google and ever-evolving technology done more to contribute to the struggles of returning citizens? Tune in with Ruth Jefferson, Phil Merten, Diamond Faucha, and Mark Wenzel as they talk about this and more in this episode of "Stronger: Learning to Live Free". Are you a returning citizen looking to start up a business or to get assis…

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Gossip & Story-Sharing: How to Navigate Them Both in the Context of Ministry 52:13

3y ago52:13

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Join Diamond Faucha, Pastor Phil Merten, Pastor Mark Wenzel, and Ruth Jefferson as they talk about gossip, the harms that it can do in terms of ministry, and how the Church can work together to create environments conducive to an ecosystem of love.By Voice of the Middle Ground | Institutional Ministries | Diamond Faucha

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Let's Talk About The Jury Selection Process 1:19:37

3y ago1:19:37

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Here, on "Stronger" our goal is to talk about the types of challenges that returning citizens and their families face. One challenge that might not come to mind so readily is the topic of jury selection. Join your hosts Ruth Jefferson, Phil Merten, and Mark Wenzel as they talk about racism as it relates to the jury selection process and its effect …

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Opioids And Returning Citizens 1:06:06

3y ago1:06:06

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Join Mark, Phil, and Ruth as they talk about opioids, returning citizens, and how we as the Church can reduce stigma surrounding these topics so that we're better equipped to walk with others who have these challenges as part of their stories.

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"Distance" Prison Ministry 56:16

3y ago56:16

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Welcome to Stronger! Join us for this episode as we talk about connecting incarcerated people to Christian communities. As we talk about walking with returning citizens, one of the elements of this that can still raise questions is how do we walk with returning citizens before they return. In this episode, we'll be talking about technology's role a…

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Stronger Unscripted Ep 1 56:50

3y ago56:50

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Come and hang out with the hosts of Stronger as they talk about some of the things that have been on their hearts lately and look at current events through a Biblical lens all focused on the goal of helping us to better walk with returning citizens on their journey. If you want to see us do more episodes of Stronger Unscripted, or if you want to sh…

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Stronger: Poverty And Prison 1:04:03

3y ago1:04:03

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Prison and poverty. This alliterative pair is a relationship that social workers and those passionate about social justice issues have often studied. But how are they related? And, how can understanding this also help us to walk with others? Join Ruth Jefferson, Phil Merten, and Chaplain Mark Wenzel as they talk about this and more from a Biblical …

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Harmonize:Welcome Ep 48:38

3+ y ago48:38

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Our first episode of "Harmonize" was marked by all of the usual things you'd expect. Technical difficulties? Check. Awkward pauses in a couple of places? Check. And maybe a few things you wouldn't expect. But hey. Welcome to "Harmonize". We're glad you could join us!By Voice of the Middle Ground

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What to Expect When You're Returning 52:59

3+ y ago52:59

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Fear has often been described as false expectations appearing real. This acronym is helpful because it can help us to see the distance that sometimes exists between expectations and reality. This idea might seem easy enough. But what happens when we take this conversation about expectations into the realm of prison ministry? And, how can the things…

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Creating A Culture of Welcome 58:20

3+ y ago58:20

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Round versus flat characters. This is one of those ideas you may not have thought about since your last English class. But there's something we can learn from even as we look into how to start or even improve in the way that we walk along with returning citizens in our churches. In literature, flat characters are unrealistic. They don't change over…

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Identity Flows from Relationships 1:05:42

3+ y ago1:05:42

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Identity flows from relationships. This may be easy for us to understand when we look at the development of children. But this connection can be lost when we look at the lives of the formerly incarcerated and how relationships can lead to the types of rites of passage that can lead to cycles of death that can affect generations. Join your hosts Phi…

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Bigger: How the Transformative Message of the Cross Overshadows the Weight of the Past 50:42

3+ y ago50:42

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By Voice of the Middle Ground | Institutional Ministries | WELS Prison Ministry

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Institutionalization 53:49

3+ y ago53:49

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Institutionalization. Brittanica defines this term as "the process of developing or transforming rules and procedures that influence a set of human interactions". And, while it's one thing to look at this from an overarching systems perspective; it's another thing entirely to look at the role these systems play in the lives of the people living und…

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What About Criminal Thinking? 1:05:31

3+ y ago1:05:31

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Criminal thinking. It's an idea that's been made popular by shows like Law & Order and Criminal Minds. But if our understanding of the term stays there, we'll miss out not only on a greater understanding of God's grace toward us. We'll also miss out on a greater understanding of how we can lovingly and with grace minister to those in our churches w…

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A Message to the Formerly Incarcerated 1:07:13

3+ y ago1:07:13

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Being able to serve others well starts with our realizing that we're daily being loved and served by God. Learning to live free after jail or prison also starts at this critical point. Join your hosts Mark Wenzel of Institutional Ministries and Ruth Jefferson of Voice of the Middle Ground as they talk about this point and discover for yourself how …

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Speaking of Sex – Addressing the Elephant in the Room 1:03:04

3+ y ago1:03:04

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Disclaimer: This podcast episode contains topics that may be sensitive for some audiences. Please take care of yourself when thinking about whether to listen. Listener discretion is advised. tw:sa You go to your mailbox and, in with other pieces of mail, you find a flyer letting you know that someone on the sex offender registry has moved into your…

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Welcome to Stronger 45:00

3+ y ago45:00

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If you're someone who's getting out of jail or prison or are someone looking into how you or your church can get involved in jail or prison ministry, welcome to Stronger. The Stronger podcast/live stream that is.By Voice of the Middle Ground | Institutional Ministries

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Voice Of The Middle Ground Ruth Jefferson Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Harmonize: Developing Church Communities That Heal

Voice of the Middle Ground | Ruth Jefferson

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Stronger: Learning to Live Free

Voice of the Middle Ground | Institutional Ministries | WELS Prison Ministry

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Firm Foundations For A Holistic Health Journey, with Sarah Gallander of the Wellness Matrix 38:23

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Harmonize Returns Tomorrow (Trailer) 0:46

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Reshaping Identity: Cultivating a Culture of Authenticity for Diversity and Spiritual Growth (Including an Interview with Voice of the Middle Ground Founder, Ruth Jefferson) 48:43

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Harmonize 2.0 Episode 5: How Understanding Who God's Made You To Be Can Revolutionize Conflict Handling (An Interview with Dr. Scott Gostchock) 1:02:22

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Harmonize 2.0 Episode 4: Interview with Pastor Aaron Robinson of Martin Luther College 1:44:01

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Harmonize 2.0 Episode 3: An Interview with Voice of the Middle Ground Founding Director, Ruth Jefferson 52:44

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Harmonize 2.0 Episode 2: Embracing The Third Way 38:34

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Harmonize 2.0 Episode 1: Let's Get Political 1:18:21

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First, Show Love: A Conversation On The Life Issue with Pastors Aaron Glaeske & Mark Wenzel 35:54

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Harmonize: The Coffee Hour: Stewarding Mental Health 56:12

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That One Episode with Mark & Ruth 56:50

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Living In The Age Of Google 39:25

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Gossip & Story-Sharing: How to Navigate Them Both in the Context of Ministry 52:13

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Let's Talk About The Jury Selection Process 1:19:37

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Opioids And Returning Citizens 1:06:06

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"Distance" Prison Ministry 56:16

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Stronger Unscripted Ep 1 56:50

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Stronger: Poverty And Prison 1:04:03

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Harmonize:Welcome Ep 48:38

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What to Expect When You're Returning 52:59

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Creating A Culture of Welcome 58:20

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Identity Flows from Relationships 1:05:42

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Bigger: How the Transformative Message of the Cross Overshadows the Weight of the Past 50:42

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Institutionalization 53:49

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What About Criminal Thinking? 1:05:31

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A Message to the Formerly Incarcerated 1:07:13

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Speaking of Sex – Addressing the Elephant in the Room 1:03:04

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Welcome to Stronger 45:00

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