Freely Given Podcast
1) A Season of Forgiveness
Katie Koplin and Gretchen Ronnevik sit down and talk about the Here We Still Stand Conference, on the theme of "The Bondange of the Will," and then talk about the new podcast structure they've been br...Show More
2) Bible Studies and Programs
Gretchen and Katie share their favorite things these days, and then, as fall scheduling is looming, they talk about the longing for a good Bible study. at church. How do we reach the women who are lon...Show More
3) Kids Sports Talk
Does it feel like kids sports are taking over your family life? Katie Koplin and Gretchen Ronnevik talk about the realities of the commitments of kids sports and the impact that has on their families....Show More
4) Sinner Saint: a Surprising Primer to the Christian Life
Our friend, Pastor Luke Kjolhaug just released a book that we are so excited about. Since we live within driving distance from him, we attended his book launch in Alexandria, MN, at Cherry Street Book...Show More
5) All the Things We Say to God
Tanner Olson is a poet, author, and speaker. He has a book soon to be released with Zonderkids, on all the things we can pray to God. His poetry is extremely accessible, not high or academic, but lowl...Show More
6) Anti-Social Generation
The Atlantic published a large article called "Anti-Social Century" which spurred on a conversation with Gretchen and Katie on why this generation of people is anti-social, and what to do about it. Th...Show More
7) Marriage Vows
For Valentine's Day, Gretchen Ronnevik and Katie Koplin talk about the trend of writing marriage vows, and some of the pitfalls of such a trend. What are the purpose of marriage vows? We look at trend...Show More
8) Village Framework
Many times, Christian homes view sin as a problem "out there" and not a problem "in here." As we built a framework of building a community, in light of sin, it's important to realize, it's going to be...Show More
9) Do We Even Want a Village?
In this episode, Gretchen Ronnevik and Katie Koplin discuss the Slate article "I'm Starting to Think You Guys Don't Want a Village." It speaks to the cry of young families "where is the villiage?" and...Show More
10) Spiritual Direction with Alan Johnson
What is a spiritual director? Are they directing your spiritual life? Are they telling you to do something? Are they fulfilling a pastoral role? Rev. Alan Johnson talks about this, as he has been stud...Show More