Fr. Larry Richards is the founder and president of The Reason for our Hope Foundation, a non- profit organization dedicated to ”spreading the Good News” by educating others about Jesus Christ. His new homilies are posted each week.
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The Innovators & Investors Podcast: Connecting the Startup Ecosystem. We are on a mission to bridge the gap between founders, investors, and industry leaders across the early-stage ecosystem. By bringing together visionaries from cutting-edge startups, venture capitalists, family offices, angel investors, accelerators, and studios, we offer a platform for sharing invaluable insights, market trends, and first-hand experiences. Whether you’re an entrepreneur navigating the challenges of building a business or an investor seeking opportunities in emerging technologies, our podcast provides a front-row seat to the dynamic world of innovation and investment. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of the startup landscape, stay ahead of the curve, and benefit from the collective wisdom of those shaping the future. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/
It Starts with ‘C’ and Ends in ‘Us!’” The ONE WORD That Transforms Relationships For Good
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Can ONE WORD really change how we connect with our community and neighbors? Listen to this episode to find out what the word actually is! Hint: it starts with “C” and ends in “us.” Dust explores one of the “golden threads” that runs through a number of interviews on the NOWLeading Podcast and unpacks the ramifications of living out this ONE WORD. Reminder: The NOWLeading Podcast is about ”exploring the art of leading from a Lutheran point of view.” The conversations and thoughts on the podcast are built on the assumption that we are living in an era of transition. This era requires leaders with a strong set of values who are resilient, compassionate, and flexible.
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Can ONE WORD really change how we connect with our community and neighbors? Listen to this episode to find out what the word actually is! Hint: it starts with “C” and ends in “us.” Dust explores one of the “golden threads” that runs through a number of interviews on the NOWLeading Podcast and unpacks the ramifications of living out this ONE WORD. Reminder: The NOWLeading Podcast is about ”exploring the art of leading from a Lutheran point of view.” The conversations and thoughts on the podcast are built on the assumption that we are living in an era of transition. This era requires leaders with a strong set of values who are resilient, compassionate, and flexible.
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1 District President Paul Linnemann And The Heart Of Ministry 37:28
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Paul Linnemann looks back on his almost-15 years of ministry as District President and shares stories of Jesus' love, and reflects on the powerful influence of loving people "one person at a time.”

1 NOW Start Network: Pastor Albino Kong - Joy In Ministry To Sudanese Immigrants 47:37
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Mike Von Behren (NOW Start Network Cultivator) interviews Pastor Albino Kong of Anchorage, Alaska, on his journey as a refugee from Sudan to becoming an LCMS Pastor and serving the Sudanese immigrant community. Refugee immigrants can be found in every state and, especially, every urban metro region of the Northwest. Their perseverance and dedication to family are an inspiration, and their growing communities are the source of many new ministry starts. This episode is a testimony to God's faithfulness to Pastor Kong, and Pastor Kong’s joy and passion for Christ. It is also a great illustration of Jesus' desire for all ethnicities and people groups to know His love.…

1 Jeremiah Drelleshak - -"From DCE To Barber, Open Wide The Doors!" 45:30
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Jeremy Lucke and Ty Schommer (NOW Start Network Cultivators) interview Jeremiah Drelleshak, DCE, about his journey serving families in a congregation to serving families as a barber in his community of Boring, Oregon. How do you know it’s time to move from traditional church ministry to something different? How do you connect a vision for serving people to a job that does good? What are the steps to start NOW? Jeremiah's story is a testimony to stepping out in faith and prayer. It is the story of the power of Jesus, the value of coaching and mentors -- and the joys of having a dream, a team, taking the first big step, and putting one foot in front of the other to reach a vision.…

1 Mission Training Center (MTC): Building The Bench For Leadership On The West Coast 1:04:02
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This is a recording of a presentation on MTC by Rev. Jonathan Priest, Director of Mission Training Center, at Best Practices for Ministry 2023, hosted by Christ Church, Phoenix. Mission Training Center https://missiontrainingcenter.com/ is a lay-training platform under the oversight of the three West Coast Districts of the LCMS (PSD, CNH, and NOW) in partnership with Concordia University, Irvine (CUI).…

1 Equipping Leaders... Anywhere and Everywhere -- A New Era Dawns for Mission Training Center 33:40
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Jonathan and Dust share fun stories, a brief history of MTC, and look at the influence of MTC going forward. (An interview with the new director for MTC https://missiontrainingcenter.com/, Rev. Jonathan Priest, on "growing a leadership culture," and how MTC supports leaders and ministries across the West Coast and beyond in "just in time training" for leaders of all kinds.)…

1 "Sent to Love, Love to Send!" Zabdi and Elizabeth Lopez on Marriage and Ministry 57:06
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Pastor Zabdi Lopez grew up in Mexico. His wife Elizabeth grew up in the Mid-West. Their story is a mind-blowing account of God's faithfulness to them and God's "Missio Dei" -- God's sending heart. This episode captures the story of how they got together plus the sorrows, challenges, and joys of being a multi-ethnic couple committed to Jesus and His ways. Extra bonus! Great details on how Zabdi and Elizabeth identify and equip the next generation of leaders.…

1 NOW Start Network: Amy Schweim, Resiliency, Community Resource Centers, Coffee Shops, and Christ 45:19
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Mike Von Behren (NOW Start Network Cultivator) interviews Amy Schweim, DCE, MSc., Director of Outreach and Connections of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Puyallup, Washington (and also a NOW Start Network Cultivator!). What happens when a DCE has a passion for "family resiliency" and decides to help families in her community? All kinds of stuff! Amy talks about her passion for "family resiliency" and launching new ministries that support families with education, children's day camps, coffee shops, and more to support a "one-stop community resource center for families."…

1 NOW Start Network: Gerod Bass shares "Connecting with Your Community Through the Arts and Theater" 46:10
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Mike Von Behren (NOW Start Network Cultivator) interviews Gerod Bass, DCE, Worship Arts Director of Our Savior Lutheran Church (OSLC) in Tacoma, Washington. How do the arts and having and "open door policy" for a church building serve as a bridge into the community? Gerod tells the story of how OSLC launched a theater ministry after their sanctuary was destroyed in a fire, and digs into what discipleship looks like when you cross boundaries to share the love of Christ.…

1 NOW Start Network: Mayan-Latino Pastor Ruberto Ek Yah "God Raises Up Workers for His Harvest" 50:51
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Mike Von Behren (NOW Start Network Cultivator) interviews Rev. Ruberto Ek Yah, of Trinity Lutheran Church in Portland, Oregon. What happens when an Anglo congregation "gets out of their box" and practices hospitality with their Latino neighbors? How does a network of support (Lutheran Latino Ministries) influence young leaders? Rev. Ruberto Ek Yah is a bivocational Mayan-Latino LCMS Pastor whose story is an example of the grace of God, the power of God answering consistent prayers for new leaders, and raising Latino workers for His harvest.…

1 CONVENTION 2022--NOW District President Invites Memories of Concordia University 11:54
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Note: critical update! President Linnemann shares a story of how Concordia University, Portland, was a blessing to him as a young man and invites memories (saved in audio format) from others to be sent into the District Office in preparation for an evening remembering the blessings of Concordia University, Portland.…

1 CONVENTION 2022--NOW District President Highlights the NOW District Leadership Initiative (L.I.) 13:51
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Note: critical update! President Linnemann highlights the NOW L.I. and invites every ministry to bring at least one name of a brand new leader or a leader "who is doing a new thing" to the district convention. The dream is to have over 230 names of new leaders across the NOW District.

1 CONVENTION 2022--NOW District President Provides Update on Task Force to Study Racism 11:50
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Note: critical update! President Linnemann digs into the purpose of gathering in convention, and an appropriate mindset for followers of Jesus to have in tough conversations. Then, he provides an update on the "Speaking the Truth in Love about Racism" Task Force, and asks leaders and groups across the district to use the resources provided to prepare for helpful discussion at the convention.…

1 CONVENTION 2022--Important Updates For NOW District Convention 16:03
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Note: critical update! President Linnemann introduces the theme for District Convention from Hebrews 13:8 and highlights key topics for convention including the Speaking Truth in Love about Racism Task Force, The NOW District Leadership Initiative (L.I.), and an evening dedicated to celebrating the influence of Concordia University, Portland.…

1 NOW Start Network: Get Inspired! "Withness" in Witness -- New Starts for Diverse Communities 51:44
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Get Inspired! The Rev. Dr. John Arthur Nunes (former CEO of Lutheran World Relief, former president of CU-New York, and author of Meant for More, and other books) joins Cultivators Todd Roeske and Mike Von Behren to give insights and encouragement for those eager to start holistic ministries. Holistic ministries care for the needs of people in “proximity to proclamation” -- the spoken conversation about Jesus. Dr. Nunes reminds us that it all starts with simple questions we learned to sing as kids: “Who are the people in your neighborhood, in your neighborhood, in your neighborhood?” and, “Please won’t you be my neighbor?”…

1 NOW Start Network: The Manna Project (Helping People Facing Food Scarcity through A New Start) 49:09
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Jeremy Lucke (NOW Start Network Cultivator) interviews Eric and Dennis of The Manna Project of Corvallis, Oregon. What happens when a pastor supports and encourages creative businessmen to launch a new way to care for the body and the soul through nutritious soup for people facing food scarcity? The story of The Manna Project is an example of trusting partnerships and the gritty details of taking a dream to reality. This conversation covers some steps along the entrepreneurial journey!…
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