The Brick Podcast
The Brick Podcast
Podcast Description
The Brick Podcast explores the idea that being part of the Church means being a brick—each individual life built on the foundation of Jesus Christ, the ultimate "living stone" (1 Peter 2:1-5). As these "bricks" come together, they form a spiritual household of faith, known as the Church. Hosted by Pastor Ben Vogel, Lead Pastor at Bethany Lutheran in Parma, OH, and his daughter Samantha. The Brick podcast takes time to get to know the people who make up the congregation and the Church community. Each episode features guests of all ages, backgrounds, and gifts, sharing their personal stories.
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Content Themes
The podcast emphasizes personal narratives within the Church community, featuring themes of faith, service, and resilience. Episodes include discussions on art and faith with Grace Lauterbach, a journey into Lutheran education with Heidi Malone, and inspiring survival stories from members like Fred Toma, illustrating the intertwining of faith and life experiences.
The Brick Podcast explores the idea that being part of the Church means being a brick—each individual life built on the foundation of Jesus Christ, the ultimate “living stone” (1 Peter 2:1-5). As these “bricks” come together, they form a spiritual household of faith, known as the Church. Hosted by Pastor Ben Vogel, Lead Pastor at Bethany Lutheran in Parma, OH, and his daughter Samantha. The Brick podcast takes time to get to know the people who make up the congregation and the Church community. Each episode features guests of all ages, backgrounds, and gifts, sharing their personal stories.
In this episode of The Brick, Pastor Ben sits down with Shelley Krisko for an honest and hope-filled conversation about faith, suffering, and care within the body of Christ. Shelley shares her personal faith journey and speaks transparently about a challenging season in her life—one in which Bethany’s Stephen Ministry played a vital role in walking alongside her with Christ-centered care.
Now serving as a Stephen Minister herself, Shelley reflects on what it means to both receive and offer one-on-one spiritual encouragement. Her story is a powerful reminder that God often meets us through the presence of others—and that even seasons of struggle can become opportunities to serve and bless those around us.
If you’re walking through a difficult time, wondering if it’s okay to ask for help, or sensing that God may be calling you to serve others as a spiritual encourager, this episode is for you.
Listen, be encouraged, and be reminded: you don’t have to walk alone.
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