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Central Lutheran Church - Elk River
Weekly sermons from our Central Lutheran Church preaching team plus quick reflections from Pastor Ryan Braley.
Real talk, ancient wisdom, and honest questions — all designed to help you learn, grow, and find encouragement when you need it most.
At Central, our mission is simple: FOLLOW Jesus together, be a community where you BELONG, and LOVE our neighbors across the street and around the world.
Think deeper. Live freer. Share an episode with a friend and visit us in person anytime — you’re always welcome here in Elk River, MN.
Podcasting since 2023 • 250 episodes
Central Lutheran Church - Elk River
Latest Episodes
#115 - SNAP Benefits, A Christian Response
Hunger isn’t an abstract statistic when it lands on your block. With SNAP benefits tightening for millions of Americans, we ask a pointed question: what does a faithful, practical response look like for local churches right now? Rather than wad...
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The Chronicles of Advent: Simeon with Pastor Ryan Braley
The hardest part of waiting isn’t the clock—it’s the uncertainty that pulls at your nerves and the loss of control that makes every minute feel heavier. We open the door to that tension and walk through it together, blending neuroscience, a fre...
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#114 - You Don’t Have to Know Who’s Right {Reflections}
Ever notice how some arguments leave you colder, even when one side seems technically correct? We dive into why being “right” can still ring hollow when it’s cut off from love, humility, and a life that actually bears good fruit. Starting with ...
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The Chronicles of Advent: Joseph with Pastor Ben Carruthers
The manger looks calm, but the choices behind it were anything but. We kick off Advent by stepping into Joseph’s story and asking a bold question: why does a quiet carpenter keep picking the hardest road when every easier option is on the table...
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What Is That To You? with Pastor Ryan Braley
Ever catch yourself scanning someone else’s lane and wonder why your joy suddenly feels thin? We walk through a powerful scene at the end of John’s Gospel where Peter, freshly restored and given a costly calling, glances at another disciple and...
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