Reflection

The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election was historic! And there was - and is - a lot to say about it!But what do Christians do now?Greg Seltz, leader of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty in Washington D.C. talks about the Christian's response to the election and to the government.Lutheran Center for Religious LibertyAmerican Betrayed: How a Christian Monk Created America & Why the Left Is Determined to Destroy Her by David HorowitzFor more about St. Matthew, click here

Clive Staples Lewis was born on November 29, 1898, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. While starting from a humble beginning, Lewis became known as a writer, speaker, radio broadcaster, apologist, and educator, and his books have sold more than two hundred and fifty million copies to this day.  Dr. Joel Heck currently serves as the Interim President of Concordia Lutheran Seminary, Edmonton, Alberta. He is the author or editor of sixteen books, five of them on C. S. Lewis, and 42 articles on Lewis.  Dr. Joel Heck’s Website⁠ https://joelheck.com⁠  From Atheism to Christianity: The Story of C. S. Lewis by Joel Heck⁠ https://a.co/d/bll7p4y⁠ No Ordinary People: Twenty-One Friendships of C.S. Lewis by Joel Heck ⁠https://a.co/d/g6PJOdj⁠ The Lion That Roared by Joel Heck and Brenda Nauss⁠ https://a.co/d/hjSuKZH⁠⁠ To find out more about St. Matthew Lutheran, click here⁠

His world came into focus when he picked up his first comic book. He developed his art and was all set to spend the rest of his life drawing comic books and graphic novels. Then Jesus found him! He became a teacher and now a teacher of teachers who shares his art and his love of Jesus with others! Find out more about Brad and his ministry at http://bradallesprod.wpengine.com Books mentioned by Brad You Will Own Nothing by Carol Roth https://a.co/d/7FABZ3f Letter to the American Church by Eric Metaxas https://a.co/d/22tKJi3

Pat played basketball at what he called "one of the worst college basketball programs in the country." But this is where Jesus found him and gave him a new direction for his life. He runs marathons, writes books, and shares Jesus as his reflection of God's light and love in this world. Books mentioned by Pat: Life After Power by Jared Cohen https://a.co/d/isr91JR Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers https://press.princeton.edu/series/ancient-wisdom-for-modern-readers?srsltid=AfmBOoqVOUcWwLtlzAHgPM4vPUD3z5L0PIwnGFNctOhMGUGlAXzQkxBa How to Do the Right Thing by Seneca https://a.co/d/30RKcrr Magisteria: The Entangled Histories of Science & Religion – Nicholas Spencer https://a.co/d/elKNALZ

Are you a good listener? Many people believe that they are but, when asked if they believe others are a good listener, the answer is usually no. Perhaps we all can learn to be better listeners. And there's no better model than Jesus Christ Himself. Pastor Brian Davies' new book "Captivating Conversations" is available (see link below) and talks with Ed Blonski about opening your heart and learning how to truly hear what others are saying. Captivating Conversations with Brian Davies https://www.cph.org/captivating-conversations-how-christians-can-reclaim-the-lost-art-of-listening Think Again by Adam Grant https://a.co/d/1HC0qfN

It has been said that those who refuse to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Many people will tell you that in order to find the way to where you are going, it is important to know where you've been. Bill Federer tends to agree, which is why he travels across the country, writes articles and books, and hosts a radio and podcast show about the history of America! William Federer is a return guest, who was previously on Reflection to tell us about the history of the American Thanksgiving story. That episode can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RJhqKkVpxgrs9VGG2eemd?si=a43I9atFRMiSvb2wSPT9_Q For more about William Federer, go to his website here: https://americanminute.com Books mentioned by Bill: Believe – William & Susie Federer https://americanminute.com/collections/printed-books/products/copy-of-ebook-believe-an-inspiring-devotional-of-scriptures-quotations America's God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations – William Federer https://americanminute.com/collections/printed-books/products/americas-god-and-country-encyclopedia-of-quotations Silence Equals Consent - the sin of omission: Speak Now or Forever Lose Your Freedom – William Federer https://americanminute.com/products/silence-equals-consent-the-sin-of-omission-speak-now-or-forever-lose-your-freedom-1

When Kris married Ross, she never saw herself as a pastor's wife, but God had other plans. When Ross received his call to be a pastor, Kris never herself as a missionary's wife, but God had other plans. When Ross entered seminary, he thought he would be a pastor in a typical American parish, but God had others plans. Now they are in the Dominican Republic, raising a family and reflecting the light and love of Jesus Christ. Season Four of the Reflection podcast is here! Find out more about St. Matthew Lutheran Church here. The Song of Albion Collection by Stephen Lawhead https://a.co/d/g5zQIPM   Las Cronicas de Narnia https://a.co/d/7s20VbC

Trailer for Season 4 of the Reflection Podcast is here! New season starts January 1, 2024 and will include 10 episodes (maybe one or two special episodes as well).

Thanksgiving is a unique holiday with a long tradition in the United States - it actually pre-dates the US by over 100 years! How did Thanksgiving come about? How did the traditions surrounding the holiday pass down to use today? William Federer of Amerisearch, Inc. tells the story of American Thanksgiving on this special episode of the Reflection podcast. For further reading and research: The Treacherous World of the 16th Century & How the Pilgrims Escaped It: The Prequel to America's Freedom Miracles in American History-32 Amazing Stories of Answered Prayers Prayers & Presidents - Inspiring Faith from Leaders of the Past

The First Amendment of the US Constitution says, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." Today, Greg Seltz of The Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty talks about Christian Nationalism and the upcoming presidential election. Resources from today's episode: Doubting Thomas: The Religious Life and Legacy of Thomas Jefferson by Mark A. Beliles and Jerry Newcombe https://a.co/d/9ZdoKdI Liberty Action Alert Podcast with Greg Selztz and guest Eric Metaxas https://www.lcrlfreedom.org/blog/calling-the-church-to-step-up-to-its-moral-and-gospel-voice-in-the-culture-for-the-sake-of-the-culture-and-the-mission   Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty https://www.lcrlfreedom.org