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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.
Central Lutheran Church - Elk River
Latest Episodes
#143 - Why There's No Flag in the Sanctuary {Reflections Re-Release}
The question sounds simple until you sit with it: why would a church choose not to hang an American flag in the sanctuary? With Independence Day nearby, we revisit a conversation that gets honest about gratitude for country while also drawing a...
I Knew It with Pastor Lorraine Daley
The most dangerous words we say might be the most casual: “I knew it.” They can sound like wisdom, but they often reveal something else, the moment we stop listening because we think we already understand how the story ends. We start with worsh...
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#142 - You Mad Bro? (Part 2) {Reflections Re-Release}
Your emotions are real, but they’re also unreliable drivers. When you’re hungry, tired, lonely, stressed, or simply overstimulated by life, your mood can swing fast and your reactions can get loud. We’ve all had that moment where we want to wal...
But If Not with Sonja Knutson
A king demands worship, the music plays, and an entire empire bows on cue, but three teenagers stay standing. Sonja Knutson walks us through Daniel 3 and the fiery furnace with a focus on the words that expose the difference between cultural Ch...
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#141 - You Mad Bro? (Part 1) {Reflections Re-Release}
“I’m fine” can sound polite, but it can also be the fastest way to stay stuck. We kick off with a funny “You mad, bro?” moment and end up somewhere surprisingly practical: if you can’t name your feelings, they’ll end up naming you through your ...
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