Christian WorldviewDiscussions about current events with a Christian worldview
BreakPoint From the Synod President The Persecuted Church Movie & media reviews: Plugged In PODCASTS
Issues, Etc - Issues, Etc. (at right) is a ten-hour weekly syndicated radio talk show and podcast. The program features expert guests, expansive topics, while extolling Christ. The program is hosted by Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Pastor Todd Wilken and produced by Jeff Schwarz. Lutheran Witness - Now, you can listen to The Lutheran Witness online articles. The Word of the Lord Endures Forever - Study the Bible with the Church, Past and Present END GOALS: LCMS Youth Ministry - podcast of LCMS Youth Ministry in the Office of National Mission. LCMS Youth Ministry Staff discuss practices for healthy youth ministry and interview practitioners who provide insight for experienced and new youth leaders. Concordia Publishing House Blog - Topics from music, to parenting, to Bible accounts, to personal reflections. Family Life - Blogs and ideas for Marriage, Men, Christian Decor, Parenting, and free subscriptions to encouraging words. DevotionsPortals of Prayer - Quarterly daily devotional booklets are available through St. Paul's. Readers may also subscribe to the digital version.
Lutheran Hour Ministries Daily Devotions Higher Things Reflections Concordia Publishing House Blog - Topics from music, to parenting, to Bible accounts, to personal reflections. Concordia Publishing House Everyday Faith Calendar - A calendar with a verse and action for each day. Concordia Publishing House Monthly Devotional Planner - Plan out how your family will do devotions for the month. (below) 
BOOKS
Lutheranism 101 - Conversational and fun to flip through, this reference guide helps you easily get to know theology basics in a way that won’t make your brain hurt. Life's Big Questions God's Big Answers - It looks at a key question in-depth and explores it through the Bible and research from journals and books by respected Christian authors. Joining Jesus on His Mission - a simple, powerful, practical book that will move you and your people from merely thinking about being everyday missionaries to launching. Life Together - Dietrich Bonhoeffer, renowned minister, professor, and author gives practical advice on how life together in Christ can be sustained in families and groups. A Christian classic. Family & ParentingAPPS & MEDIA
GoMinno.com Streaming - Like Netflix for Christian kids programming. Even if you don't want to stream all the Veggie Tales and What's in the Bible you want, their blog, downloads, and free 5-minute family devotions are free and fun! The Bible App - Download the Bible on your phone with daily Bible verses and ability to connect with other readers. YouVersion Bible App for Kids - FREE app that brings your toddler-7 year-old through colorful and friendly stages of moving Bible stories, asking review questions, so that readers collect fruits of the spirit or armor of God pieces when they get them right. Great for tablet addicts. (iTunes store, Google play, Amazon, etc.) Be Held, Lullabies, Christy Knockels - Quiet study Music/Lullabies Reviews for movie, music, video game & TV content for Christian parents PluggedIn reviews PluggedIn mobile App 
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PARENTING HELPS
Concordia Publishing House Stages of Development - Learn about what is important for your child at the age they are right now and how you can help them grow in their faith at their current age. Kids in the Divine Service - The LCMS made handouts that explain the different parts of the church service for elementary children. Sticky Faith: Preparing to Launch - Sticky Faith created this small booklet to help parents have meaningful and intentional conversations with their teens. Talk Confidently with Your Child about Sex - This book can help you teach your child a Christ-centered understanding of God’s precious gift of sexuality. The Parent Cue - Blog posts for parents on specific topics like anxiety, e-learning, internet use, and more KIDS' BOOKS & PARENTING
Family Vocation - Gene Veith joins forces with his daughter Mary Moerbe to explore these kinds of questions in light of Christian vocation and its applications for family life. Talk Confidently with Your Child about Sex - This book can help you teach your child a Christ-centered understanding of God’s precious gift of sexuality. Arch Books - They have brought Bible stories to life for millions of children worldwide since 1965. Perfect bedtime reading for children ages 5 to 9, Arch Books have long been trusted to teach important Bible stories with language and artwork that speak to preschoolers and beginner readers. Hands-On Bible (NLT) - Great tool for parents to read a kid-friendly translation and have a quick but fun (sometimes messy) hands-on activity to go with the verses in the Bible. Read With Me Bible, (NIrV) illus. by Dennis Jones, Zonderkidz. Action-packed stories and art, perfect to engage 4-8 year-olds. Faith Alive ESV Bible Student Bible with lots of real academic study tools, good to grow with through High School or new believers Bible Gems to Remember, great devotional for pre-teens, easy once-a-week memory verses Epic Bible: Comic book story Bible, good for inspiring interest in young boys in the story arch of the whole Bible, ages 9-12 |
Issues, etc. podcastsMarriageRetreats, practical support, and crisis resources for Christians
Family Life Weekend to Remember Retreats 
Devotions to download, print, read, or listen to.
Life Issues
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Lutheran StudyOnline Luther's Small Catechism - A simple explanation of Lutheran beliefs. Or always have it with you and download the Small Catechism App on Apple or Google Play.
Book of Concord - A bigger collection of Lutheran theology, including the Small and Large Catechisms and The Augsburg Confession. Luther House of Study - Explanation videos of the Small Catechism and other theology. Lutheranism 101 - Conversational and fun to flip through, this reference guide helps you easily get to know theology basics in a way that won’t make your brain hurt. Wolfmueller.co - Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller has created a website full of connections to Bible studies, podcasts, and books he has written and translated. | ||
