June 21, 2026 Message
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Full of Joy Podcast - Lutheran Stories: The ELCA
Pastor Eric Ohrtman joins us to talk about the things of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America that the average Lutheran probably doesn’t know. How did it get here and where is it going? We dive into the structure of the ELCA, with congregations on
Full of Joy Podcast - Worship Stories: Behind the Scenes of Sunday Morning
Did you know it takes between 75-100 people to pull off a typical Sunday morning at Spirit of Joy? Heather Wald is in studio to tell us all the different ways people are involved in putting together everything needed for worship. We try to cover everyone
Full of Joy Podcast - Bible Stories: David and Goliath
We all know the legend of David and Goliath: The Original True Underdog Story. Pastor Eric sits in to give a more in-depth examination of what makes it one of the most well-known moments of the Bible. At its heart, it is a tale about trusting God and play
Full of Joy Podcast - Faith Stories: Carole Chell
Carole Chell joins Marnie Dahle Backer in studio to share about her life and her faith. Topics include growing up in a tight knit church community and how that has stayed with her to this day, her life-changing trip to Holden Village, her career as a nurs
June 14, 2026 Message
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Full of Joy Podcast - Lutheran Stories: Protestant Reformation
Pastor Eric Ohrtman is in the studio to give the Cliff Notes overview of The Protestant Reformation. Get your pen and notebook ready because there is a lot to cover in 13 minutes! Martin Luther…check. John Calvin…check. Henry VIII…check. Gutenburg P
Full of Joy Podcast - Worship Stories: Sacred Spaces
Chancels and Altars and Naves, Oh My! Heather Wald joins us to talk about the different areas of our church building. What is the difference between a lectern, a pulpit, and an ambo? Is the baptismal candle only lit for baptisms and how long does it take
Full of Joy Podcast - Bible Stories: Bible Translations
Trying to get a grasp on different translations of the Bible? It’s all Greek to us...or Hebrew, or Latin, or English, etc. (you get the point). Pastor Eric Ohrtman talks through how the Bible was interpreted throughout history, what we use today, and so
Full of Joy Podcast - Faith Stories: Tim Hazlett
Marnie sits down with Spirit of Joy partner Tim Hazlett to talk about what faith means to him. Tim looks back on his time growing up as a pastor’s kid, where being aware of the needs of others was ingrained in him at a young age. He also discusses carry
June 7, 2026 Message
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Full of Joy Podcast - Lutheran Stories: Martin Luther
So, who exactly was Martin Luther? On this episode of the Full of Joy podcast, Pastor Eric Ohrtman gives an overview of the life of the man, the myth, the legend. Luther’s story is much more than just ninety-five theses nailed to a door, as we discuss h