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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 • 229 episodes
Central Lutheran Church - Elk River
Latest Episodes
#105 - Should I Go to Church (Part 2) {Reflections}
Ever wondered why rituals matter? In this thought-provoking exploration, Ryan dives into the transformative power of church community and how it fundamentally shapes who we become.Drawing from Aristotle's wisdom that "we are what we rep...
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Who Touched Me? with Pastor Ryan Braley
In this episode, Pastor Ryan unpacks the powerful story of the bleeding woman in the Gospels—the moment she reaches out to touch Jesus’ garment and is instantly healed. What seems like a simple act of desperation is actually a profound display ...
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#104 - Should I Go to Church? (Part 1) {Reflections}
Ever wonder why church still matters in our digital age? This episode tackles the profound human need for meaning and belonging that church uniquely addresses. Through personal stories and thoughtful reflection, we explore how the church provid...
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What Are You After? with Pastor Ryan Braley
What if the most powerful spiritual practice isn't finding answers, but asking better questions? When Jesus encountered his first followers, he didn't greet them with a sermon or statement of faith. Instead, he asked a deceptively ...
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#103 - How to Read Revelations {Reflections}
Revelation might be the most misinterpreted book in the Bible. Far from being a cryptic code predicting modern events or a Rubik's cube of end-times prophecy, this mysterious text reveals something far more powerful: a vision of hope for believ...
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