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            <title><![CDATA[Mission: Remember]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Rev. Dr. Richard Wolfram shares his journey into writing books for teens as a new form of ministry outreach and connecting young people with God.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Michigan District Superintendent Travis Grulke joins Lisa May and Barb Ackerman to discuss how Universal Pre-K and Great Start Readiness Programs benefit Lutheran schools and communities.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Rev. Chris Paavola shares the vision behind Pray for Your Church, a new initiative encouraging intentional prayer for congregations.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 07:00:55 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Michigan District's Travis Grulke and local leaders discuss the growing homeschool ministries across LCMS congregations and schools.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tri-Parish Ministry]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 07:00:47 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Rev. Kyle Kuehl discusses serving three Lutheran congregations in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, sharing insights on the unique rewards and obstacles of tri-parish ministry.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 07:00:05 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Rev. Bryan Schindel and Rev. Bryan Varblow discuss their unique church partnership serving Ypsilanti and Brooklyn, Michigan, plus stories of training and sending out new pastors.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 07:00:23 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Rev. Thomas Dunseth discusses the unique challenges of Deaf ministry and the surprising number of unchurched individuals in the Deaf community.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[A Night of Missions - Blake Flattley and Tanner Olson]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 07:00:54 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Blake Flattley and Tanner Olson combine music and poetry in their collaborative performances. They discuss their partnership ahead of The Language of Missions benefit concert.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 07:00:26 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Church Worker Appreciation Month in October offers congregations meaningful ways to support and thank their pastors and ministry staff. Rev. Dan Ramthun and Laura Thomas share practical ideas for honoring those who serve.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Road to Emmaus, Ann Arbor]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 07:00:53 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Rev. Chris Troxel shares insights on planting Emmaus Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor and building community through partnership with local congregations.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Stewardship, Schools, and Baptisms]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 07:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Rev. Doug Adams discusses Lutheran school health, stewardship principles, and the inspiring story of over 20 baptisms at St. Peter's Eastpointe.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jr. High Gathering Recap and More]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 07:00:02 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Luke Esselman shares highlights and lessons from this year's Junior High Gathering in Frankenmuth, including what made it a memorable week for students.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 07:00:24 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Rev. Derek Riddle shares his first year at Trinity, Jackson—building relationships with his congregation and sharpening the church's ministry focus.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Church Partnerships - Part 6: Hub-and-Spoke Model]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 07:00:42 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Rev. Randy Johnson explains the hub-and-spoke model for church partnerships, offering practical insights for congregations seeking new ways to collaborate and support one another in ministry.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Church Partnerships - Part 5]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 07:00:08 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Rev. Trevor Sutton shares how St. Luke Lutheran Church builds Gospel partnerships by breaking down silos and walking together with other congregations.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Church Partnerships - Part 4]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 07:00:19 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Rev. Tim Bollinger and Jim Jensen discuss practical ways churches can collaborate effectively. Part 4 of a series featuring real-world partnership insights from Shepherd's Gate Church leaders.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Church Partnerships - Part 3]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 07:00:44 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Rev. Matt Schuler of Journey Lutheran Church shares real stories of church partnerships and offers practical encouragement for congregations to collaborate for Kingdom work.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Church Partnerships - Part 2]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 07:00:30 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Rev. Dan Meckes and Rev. John Greig discuss how churches can effectively partner together in this Michigan District podcast series on collaboration.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every church moves through a life cycle. District Facilitators Rev. Dan Meckes and Rev. John Greig discuss how to recognize where your church is and what it means for partnering with others.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Luke Clinic]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 07:00:08 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Penny Armbruster, Executive Director of The Luke Clinic, shares stories of hope and healing from their free healthcare ministry serving mothers and babies in Detroit.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Revive Fest]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 07:00:05 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Rev. David Grimm discusses Revive Fest, a family-friendly Christian music festival featuring Tauren Wells and Danny Gokey at En Gedi Resort in Michigan.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Lutheran Adult Gathering]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 07:00:48 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Rev. Bill Wangelin and his wife Kristin discuss the Lutheran Adult Gathering on Mackinac Island and share stories from their work with Christian Outreach for Africa.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Franklin Avenue Mission (FAM)]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Franklin Avenue Mission brings God's hope to Flint, Michigan, amid community challenges. Executive Director Brian Baughman shares how FAM serves through meals and Bible studies.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mission Partners Platform: Rev. Dr. David P. E. Maier]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Rev. Dr. David P.E. Maier discusses Mission Partners Platform and the upcoming Prayer and Praise Gatherings supporting Concordia University Ann Arbor.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 07:00:36 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Rev. Bryan Schindel shares how Campus Connect brings Christ to college students at Michigan universities and why campus ministry matters.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Set Apart to Serve - Part 3]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 07:00:39 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Rev. Dr. Charles Schulz and CUAA student Justin Goodrich share their ministry journeys and offer encouragement for those considering church work.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mental Health Awareness Month]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:11:26 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Deaconess Christie Hansard discusses how to identify and cope with stress, plus shares valuable mental health resources for church workers and families.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Set Apart to Serve - Part 2]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 07:00:19 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three women serving as spiritual influencers in the Michigan District discuss their work promoting full-time church vocations with Rev. Dr. Rob Kasper in this podcast series.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Set Apart to Serve - Part 1]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 07:00:55 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Rev. Dr. Rob Kasper discusses raising up full-time church workers with district youth leaders in this three-part conversation series.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Professional Church Worker]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 07:00:13 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Professional church workers Luke Esselman and Tyler Seehafer introduce their new vlog offering encouragement and resources for those serving in support ministry roles.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 07:00:52 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The Specific Ministry Pastor (SMP) program offers an alternate route to ordination in the LCMS. Rev. Dr. Rob Kasper discusses how congregations can identify and support pastoral candidates.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 07:00:06 GMT</pubDate>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 07:00:55 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lutheran church leaders Rev. David Davis and Rev. Dr. Rob Kasper share best practices for making wise governance decisions that serve your congregation in this final episode of a 3-part series.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 07:00:06 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Church leaders Rev. David Davis and Rev. Rob Kasper discuss best practices for church governance in this second installment of a three-part series.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Church Governance and Right Sizing Part 1]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 07:00:06 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Church leaders Rev. David Davis and Rev. Rob Kasper discuss best practices for church governance and decision-making in this first of a three-part series.]]></description>
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