Not the Gift I Want
Little do we know the ancient and everlasting healing powers of God’s beloved tender shoot.
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Cindy Koch
Cindy Koch loves her husband, Paul, and adores her five children. Cindy graduated from Concordia Irvine and earned an MA in exegetical theology from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. She has authored two books and is a frequent blog contributor on 1517.org. Cindy speaks at retreats and conferences around the country. She also hosts Family Style Theology Podcast featuring conversations with children about theological topics.
Family Style Theology
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Can You See a Name?
Suddenly, this word was. It was no longer a breath, or an idea, or a wish.
Fleeting Made Whole
Who are we if neither vice nor virtue will make us whole?
Christ, the Center of Revelation
Jesus has conquered; he who has an ear let him hear. There is nothing to run from, nothing to be ashamed of, nothing to fear because the Lamb of God has done it all.
A Love Story
This love story goes on and on, from the beginning of time. Every retelling of this incredible story reveals a little more, exposing our inadequacy, producing more devotion, capturing unspoken emotion, inspiring us to a greater love.
Maundy Thursday
On this Holy Thursday, join in the discussion about Jesus' final meal with his disciples and the gifts he has prepared for them. Cindy and her kids continue to walk alongside the story of Jesus and his sacrifice for the…
Holy Saturday and Easter Vigil
Holy Saturday is the pause between the pain of God Friday and the joy of Easter morning. Discuss the early morning discoveries of Mary and the disciples with Cindy and her kids as we all await the announcement of Jesus'…
Good Friday
Why is this called Good Friday? Take a moment to ponder the crucifixtion of Jesus on this dark, holy night. Cindy and her kids have a discussion about the sad reality of death we must experience in our world, in…
Palm Sunday
Explore the traditions of Palm Sunday with Cindy and her kids during our week of preparation before Easter! The Journey of Jesus begins today when he triumphantly rides into Jerusalem and it takes him straight to the cross. Have this…
Silent Night
One gloomy, silent night, God stepped into our darkness. The Word had not only spoken but was now made flesh.
When Brokenness isn't Enough
Our brokenness cuts deeper than just the times when we recognize it needs to be fixed.
God the Holy Spirit
Here We Still Stand is our annual three-day event, designed to center your faith in Christ for you, based in the Scriptural truths rediscovered in the Reformation
Baptism Episode 1: Luther's Flood Prayer
In this episode we take a closer look at the Bible story of the Flood in Genesis 6-9.
Baptism Episode 6: Worthy of Eternal Life
In this episode we have a conversation about the new earth!
Baptism Episode 5: Safe and Secure
In this episode we talk about the gifts God gives His church, even in the midst of an unbelieving world.
Baptism Episode 4: For You
In this episode we discuss original sin and total depravity.
Baptism Episode 3: Washing Away Sin
In this episode we talk about the baptism of Jesus, His repentance for us, and God's favor given to us in our baptism.
Baptism Episode 2: Salvation
In this episode we have a conversation about God's people walking through the Red Sea to safety in the Bible Story found in Exodus 14.
Chasing After the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is not ours to hunt down; rather, we are the ones relentlessly pursued by the word of Christ.
America the Free?
Where American freedom shouts for individual rights and liberties, freedom in Christ binds neighbors together because our blessings are for each other.
The Little Story
We tell the little story of the Gospel because our great stories ultimately reflect Christ.
The Way of Wisdom
We might assume that all ways are equal to raising a child in wisdom, but they are not.
Episode 4: Cinderella
On this episode we talk about Cinderella, the difference between circumstance and identity, God's gifts found in ordinary objects, and our longing for the "happily ever after" ending. We were inspired by an essay by J.R.R. Tolkien called “On Fairy…
Episode 5: Jack and the Beanstalk
On this episode we recall the story Jack and the Beanstalk, discussing God's Kingdom and its perceived insignificance, also drawing connections from this fairy tale to the biblical account of David and Goliath. We were inspired by an essay by…
Episode 6: Lion King
Join the conversation with Cindy Koch and her children in this six-part series involving select FAIRY TALES. On this episode we discuss the Lion King, recognizing sin and deceit in this world, but also finding hope for the happy ending…