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Dig into God’s word with informal conversation around the scripture and ways to apply the message to our lives. We’ll pray for you, chat about what’s brewing around our church, First Lutheran in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and take your questions about faith and life.

Podcast · By First Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, IA · American English · US · Official site

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Sep 21, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 21, 2026

    The Power of a Name (opens the original)

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    Pr. Katie and Pr. Craig talk about the importance of lifting up each other by name as we unpack the positive side of God’s 2nd Commandment and Pr. Craig gives us an important update, challenge and opportunity around our Saturday Evening Meal Program.

  2. Episode · Sep 11, 2026

    Hawks' Heavy Hearts (opens the original)

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    FLC Members and former Hawkeye Marching Band Members Arlene Houk and Pr. Craig share their grief over losing band member Derek Phillips and the outpouring of love they’ve experienced from across the country while Pr. Steve opens our Love Does Worship Series with the First Commandment.

  3. Episode · Sep 4, 2026

    Discovering What Love Does (opens the original)

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    Pr. Steve, Leroy, and Craig discuss the positive side of The Ten Commandments in a new worship series and all-church study we're kicking off this weekend called "Love Does." Discover how is God calling you to love and care for your neighbor in a new way every week through each of the commandments.

  4. Episode · Aug 28, 2026

    Love Like Dolly (opens the original)

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    Cedar Rapids #1 Dolly Parton fan Cindy Shadrick talks with Pr. Craig about meeting and portraying the beloved American Icon, her faith, and her continued impact on us as we hear Christ's call to love and care for each other.

  5. Episode · Aug 20, 2026

    You've ALWAYS Belonged Here (opens the original)

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    Pr. Steve talks about the different titles we give Jesus and how a special connection with Peter indicates to Peter and to us that we've always belonged as a part of his Church.

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