On the Mount of Olives

Thanks for joining us on the Mount of Olives! Today, we sit down with art professor Bill Bukowski to discuss “Christian art,” as well as some exciting upcoming art happenings here at Mt. Olive. Links to our three favorite images of Jesus, mentioned in this episode: Bill's favorite image of Jesus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_Pantocrator_(Sinai)#/media/File:Spas_vsederzhitel_sinay.jpg Andrew's favorite image of Jesus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_Pantocrator#/media/File:Jesus-Christ-from-Hagia-Sophia.jpg Luke's favorite image of Jesus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isenheim_Altarpiece#/media/File:Grunewald_Isenheim1.jpg Producer: Alex Gutzke Music: "On My Heart Imprint Thine Image"; Original Text: "Skriv dig Jesu Paa mit Hjerte" by: Thomas Kingo. Tune: Freu Dich Sehr from: Trente quatre Pseaumes de David, Geneva, 1551. Arranged by: Loren Halvorson (2024).

Thanks for joining us on the Mount of Olives! Today we sit down and talk with our Mt. Olive member, Peter Bloedel, who teaches theater at Bethany Lutheran College. We discuss why the arts are an important gift from God that help us to understand what it means to be human. We also discuss how Bethany is a unique place where one can be an actor while also remaining true to their Christian faith. We also get a sneak peak of Prof. Bloedel’s upcoming Christmas project. Producer: Alex Gutzke Music: "On My Heart Imprint Thine Image"; Original Text: "Skriv dig Jesu Paa mit Hjerte" by: Thomas Kingo. Tune: Freu Dich Sehr from: Trente quatre Pseaumes de David, Geneva, 1551. Arranged by: Loren Halvorson (2024).

Today in Episode 10, Pr. Soule sits down with two of our Synod’s seminary professors, the Rev. Tim Hartwig and Rev. Dr. Tim Schmeling as they discuss the pastoral ministry and how they train future pastors to share the love of Christ with others. Producer: Alex Gutzke Music: "On My Heart Imprint Thine Image"; Original Text: "Skriv dig Jesu Paa mit Hjerte" by: Thomas Kingo. Tune: Freu Dich Sehr from: Trente quatre Pseaumes de David, Geneva, 1551. Arranged by: Loren Halvorson (2024).

Thanks for joining us for Episode 9! Here is part 2 of our amazing discussion with the Beilke brothers. Please pray for our missionaries and their families throughout the world. And pray also for our fellow believers throughout the world who are persecuted for their faith! “The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church” (Tertullian, AD 160-240).

Thanks for joining us for Episode 8! Today, we have the great privilege of sitting down with two sons of our congregation, Jacob and Luke Beilke, as they tell us all about their world travels and their love for teaching others and sharing the Gospel with them! Get ready for an inspiring conversation with these brothers, and please remember to keep our missionaries throughout the world in your prayers! Producer: Alex Gutzke Music: "On My Heart Imprint Thine Image"; Original Text: "Skriv dig Jesu Paa mit Hjerte" by: Thomas Kingo. Tune: Freu Dich Sehr from: Trente quatre Pseaumes de David, Geneva, 1551. Arranged by: Loren Halvorson (2024).

Thanks for joining us for Episode 7! Today Prs. Ulrich and Soule talk about preaching. Why do we have the sermon in our worship service? What’s it all about? What is it? What is not? What is the church year and why do we follow it as Lutherans, and how does it guide us in our hearing of God’s Word? So, join us on the Mount of Olives, as you’re busy doing the dishes, cleaning up after the kids, or driving to and from work, as we discuss preaching together! Producer: Alex Gutzke Music: "On My Heart Imprint Thine Image"; Original Text: "Skriv dig Jesu Paa mit Hjerte" by: Thomas Kingo. Tune: Freu Dich Sehr from: Trente quatre Pseaumes de David, Geneva, 1551. Arranged by: Loren Halvorson (2024).

Thanks for joining us for Episode 6! Pastors Ulrich and Soule are back in the studio after vacation, Synod convention, and doctoral studies. Busy summer months! They catch up and talk about what a “Synod” is and why Mt. Olive is a part of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS). Producer: Alex Gutzke Music: "On My Heart Imprint Thine Image"; Original Text: "Skriv dig Jesu Paa mit Hjerte" by: Thomas Kingo. Tune: Freu Dich Sehr from: Trente quatre Pseaumes de David, Geneva, 1551. Arranged by: Loren Halvorson (2024).

Thanks for tuning in to Episode 5! This is part 2 of a two-part episode, where we sit down and talk with BLC Chaplain Don Moldstad about his time as pastor at Mt. Olive back in the 90's and 2000's. Producer: Alex Gutzke Music: "On My Heart Imprint Thine Image"; Original Text: "Skriv dig Jesu Paa mit Hjerte" by: Thomas Kingo. Tune: Freu Dich Sehr from: Trente quatre Pseaumes de David, Geneva, 1551. Arranged by: Loren Halvorson (2024).

Thanks for joining us for Episode 4! Today we sit down with our dear friend, the Rev. Don Moldstad, who serves as chaplain at Bethany Lutheran College, our Synod’s college, right down the street from Mt. Olive. Chaplain Moldstad grew up at Mt. Olive as a boy when his dad was serving at Bethany Lutheran College. Come chill with us for part 1 of a two-part episode, and mull over some fond memories with us of Mt. Olive and Bethany back in the 1960’s and 70’s.  Producer: Alex Gutzke Music: "On My Heart Imprint Thine Image"; Original Text: "Skriv dig Jesu Paa mit Hjerte" by: Thomas Kingo. Tune: Freu Dich Sehr from: Trente quatre Pseaumes de David, Geneva, 1551. Arranged by: Loren Halvorson (2024).

Thanks for joining us for Episode 3! Today we talk about “The Ascension of our Lord Jesus,” and “Pentecost,” two important church festivals coming up that are often, sadly, overlooked! Come join us for our conversation on the Mount of Olives, as we discuss why these two events are so important for us in our life of faith as Christians. (For your own reading this week check out: Mark 16:14-20, Luke 24:50-53, Ephesians 4:9-11, and Acts chapters 1-2). Producer: Alex Gutzke Music: "On My Heart Imprint Thine Image"; Original Text: "Skriv dig Jesu Paa mit Hjerte" by: Thomas Kingo. Tune: Freu Dich Sehr from: Trente quatre Pseaumes de David, Geneva, 1551. Arranged by: Loren Halvorson (2024).