Category: Podcast
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Can We Trust the Bible We Read Today?
Christians often say we should trust the Bible—but how do we know we can? In this episode of Faith Footnotes, we talk with Professor Stephen Geiger about his new book, How the Bible Came to Be: Exploring Its Origins, Preservation, and Translations (the final volume in the Bible Discovery Series), and some of the biggest…
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Why Dads Matter: The Gift of Fathers
What makes a father’s role so meaningful in a child’s life? In this episode of Faith Footnotes, we talk with Emily Krill, author of Why God Made Dads, about the value of fathers and father figures and the everyday ways they shape the lives of children. From simple, ordinary moments to lifelong influence, Emily reflects…
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Helping Children Belong in Church
What does it look like for children to truly be part of worship? For many families, bringing young children to church can feel challenging—especially when attention spans are short or when children have unique learning or sensory needs. But what if worship isn’t just something kids sit through, but something they can actively experience and…
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How to Build a Stronger Prayer Life
What does it mean to approach prayer not as a duty, but as a conversation with our gracious King? In this episode, Pastor Joel Petermann helps us rediscover the gift of prayer through God’s promises in Scripture and practical encouragement for seasons when prayer feels difficult or answers seem delayed. Whether you’re building a daily…
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Your Baptismal Life Explained
Water flows through every page of Scripture, pointing to God’s promises and our salvation in Christ. In this episode of Faith Footnotes, Rev. Dr. Michael Berg discusses his book The Baptismal Life and reflects on how baptism connects believers to Christ in daily life. Whether you were baptized as an infant or recently, this conversation…
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Faith Footnotes: Top 3 Episodes of 2025
2025 brought many moments to pause, reflect, and grow in faith. Our Faith Footnotes podcast explored God’s Word, sharing practical insights, encouragement, and gospel hope with listeners throughout the year. These three episodes stood out as favorites among our audience—timely conversations you can return to again and again: January: “A Year in God’s Word: The…
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Mary in Scripture: A Christmas Reflection
In this episode of “Faith Footnotes,” we sit down with author Lou Ann Mokwa to explore Mary—the mother of Jesus—as Scripture presents her. We talk about her faith, humility, and obedience, and what her story teaches Christians today. Lou Ann also shares insight from her Bible study, “Mary: Providential Earthly Mother of God” and why…
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Christian Fiction That Shapes Faith
Stories can do more than entertain—they can help readers see faith in action. In this episode, we talk with award-winning Christian fiction author Rachel Kovaciny about how her books engage young readers and adults while illustrating God’s Word in real-life situations. Rachel shares how Christian fiction can spark meaningful discussions, explore spiritual dilemmas, and encourage…