Today’s guests are husband and wife, Jai and Kaitlyn Raynor, from Caboolture in Queensland. Jai is a mortgage broker who owns his own business and Kaitlyn teaches food economics at a high school.

In this episode, both Jai and Kaitlyn share their fascinating journeys into Lutheranism. Kaitlyn, once a Pentecostal, became Lutheran by conviction through theological discussions with her husband. Jai was originally raised as Hindu Hare Krishna in Hawaii, but later moved to Melbourne where he briefly experimented with Scientology. Through the influence of a family member, Jai became a Christian and tried a number of churches before finding peace and assurance in Lutheranism.

Raynor Lending Solutions:

https://raynorlendingsolutions.com.au/

‘The Value of a Confessional Lutheran Education’ with Kaitlyn Raynor:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBGwx-zX1kE&t=1s

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Gertraud and Beck Prenzler are mother and daughter from Adelaide in South Australia. Gertraud is married to Rev. Michael Prenzler, who is seminary development officer for Lutheran Mission - Australia.

In today’s episode, Gertraud and Beck recap the joys and challenges of 2025 and how they, as a family, endured the numerous hardships that came against them.

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Standing Firm is a new Australian confessional Lutheran magazine. In this episode, Peter Wittwer and Karl Jericho talk about the purpose behind starting this publication and what type of edifying content Aussie Lutherans can expect to find.

Creative Word Fellowship:

https://cwfellowship.net/

To read a free cut-down version of past Standing Firm issues:

https://cwfellowship.net/magazine/

To purchase an online or printed issue, please email Creative Word Fellowship at bookshop@cwfellowship.net.

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Merry Christmas! May the peace of God be upon you this season as you remember the coming of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

In this episode, Sonja, Lexy, Kim, and Sally-Anne sit down and talk about the year that has been, the year that is coming, and what they have learnt in between. They share some of their favourite Christmas traditions and read out and respond to some entries from listeners. Lexy also shares the gift of a Christmas whinge and Kim ends the episode with a beautiful Christmas reading and prayer. Enjoy!

“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). - Matthew 1:23

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In this episode, Altamira Noble, Dianne Steele, and Lucy Jacobson share their experiences of moving their families internationally in response to changes within the Lutheran Church of Australia. They discuss the role of Scripture and personal conviction in their decision-making process and give us a glimpse into the spiritual and emotional preparation involved in uprooting their lives and starting over in a new country.

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Carolyn Berry is a retired seamstress living in South Australia. As a young woman in the 1970’s, Carolyn enrolled in the Australian deaconess training program with the hopes of becoming a deaconess in the Lutheran church.

In this episode, Carolyn shares her experience training to be a deaconess and talks about her hopes for the future of deaconesses in Australia. She also shares her love of ecclesiastical sewing and sends an encouraging message to young women who want to serve more intentionally in their home congregations.

SHOWNOTES

Lutheran Hour Ministries

https://www.lhm.org/

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Jesus on the Road is an Australian blog and podcast hosted by Annalyn Russell. In this episode, Annalyn talks about why she started Jesus on the Road, what it is all about, and how she turns ordinary moments into opportunities to share the good news of Jesus Christ.

Jesus on the Road

https://jesusontheroad.com/

Jesus 4 Generations

https://jesus4generations.com/

Annalyn’s Recommendations

“Toxic Empathy” by Allie Beth Stuckey

https://www.amazon.com.au/Toxic-Empathy-Progressives-Christian-Compassion/dp/0593541944/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37LPAC995MMBO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9jE9bWNLV5O8VPFAdR8oAW-E-Tl0RKkwt4eUZq5oBijmazhuU_yaa3bA-hYyvp4nzmbb40yJUQDV_r4SYUCscf2kqpfW3xtmn7u8BMaqUlfCc-MdAIWH5sB_mpjEp3VqXZgkWuMrgiuWHbRWOInkOIdR9ZL4pvSuIqIIx97m4vUFZAAx2vLYXwPRyIsGetLtV87fuFH75G1GQB3XIdN2jf5TD5iRLm5KOR4macU-T7bas_SWanBx014YDHe5S2ybrqNM9SDXMoQ35Yl6l-HAbOjsieTEnlGOgQMJ9MgTH4w.QdtCk3289T2WSLI_5h1psJpZPCGdlLRTTkZKbPDBHJ0&dib_tag=se&keywords=toxic+empathy&qid=1750850515&sprefix=toxic+empathy%2Caps%2C488&sr=8-1

Richard Wurmbrand

https://www.amazon.com.au/s?k=richard+wurmbrand&crid=2KW12Y1FMRSG7&sprefix=richard+wurmbran%2Caps%2C353&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

Creation Ministries

https://creation.com/

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Lutheran Ladies' Retreat on Prayer

Hosted by the Lutheran Mission - Australia, Toowoomba Region

14th -16th November, 2025

Lutheran Heights Youth Camp in Coolum, Queensland

To register or to find out more, you can email Heather at heavand@gmail.com or phone Katy on 0428 974 157.

Registrations close at the end of October.

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Pastor Matthias Prenzler and Deaconess Kathleen Mills are a pastor/deaconess ministry team who serve at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Shepparton, Victoria. In this conversation, they discuss their independent, yet complimentary offices, and answer questions about their professional relationship and how they make it work.

REGISTER FOR SHE PRAYS 2025

https://cwfellowship.net/she-prays/

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