Luke’s Gospel can be read in many ways. A Gospel of reconciliation, a Gospel of mercy towards the least. But it is also a warning. That the Lord’s wisdom is often never appreciated until it’s too late. Support the show Check us out at ascensionlutheran.ca and intheway.org.Autor: Charles St-Onge

If there are any outstanding models in the Scriptures of patience, surely they would be Simeon and Anna. Both spent the better part of a lifetime waiting for the consolation of Israel. What enabled them to show such patience? What can we learn from them about faith in the Lord's promises? Support the show Check us out at ascensionlutheran.ca and in…

All of the best fantasy fiction books move from light to darkness to light again. Star Wars contrasts the light side of the force with the dark shades of the Death Star and Darth Vader. The Lord of the Rings contrasts the lightness of the world of men with the darkness of Mordor, the domain of Sauron and his legions of Orcs. In the Harry Potter ser…

No matter where he looked, or how often he prayed, or how many worship services he attended, the man simply could not find peace. He said that his “conscience could never achieve certainty but was always in doubt and said: “You have not done this correctly. You were not contrite enough. You omitted this in your confession.” The more he tried to ple…

"In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed…

"We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not weep.’ For John the Baptist has come eating no bread and drinking no wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon.’ The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is justi…

John the Baptist certainly sounded like a revolutionary. But he was calling for a different kind of revolution than any we have seen before or since. Support the show Check us out at ascensionlutheran.ca and intheway.org.Autor: Charles St-Onge

Let's go shopping at Double Take Consignment! Double Take Consignment owner, Tammi Rojek, came on the What's Up St. Charles podcast to talk Holidays in St. Charles, Double Take's upcoming 12 Days of Christmas specials and more.Autor: What's Up St. Charles Podcast

"Peace on earth, peace in heaven." As hard to believe as peace in the Middle East, or Eastern Europe, or Asia - or anywhere. Yet it is the Lord's will to reconcile all things to himself through the blood of his cross. Support the show Check us out at ascensionlutheran.ca and intheway.org.Autor: Charles St-Onge

Get ready to fill up on what to check out before, during and after Thanksgiving as Nick and Nate share what's going on around town. Plus, we have a special interview with Jarrett Payton - who, along with his family, will be the grand marshal for the Electric Christmas Parade!Autor: What's Up St. Charles Podcast

You may never have thought about this: when you are asleep you are still alive. Your heart beats, you breathe, and your brain is still firing - you dream.There is therefore a difference between being alive and being awake. What IS that difference? That’s what Jesus is asking us today. Not, “are you alive?” but “are you awake?” Support the show Chec…

Support the show Check us out at ascensionlutheran.ca and intheway.org.Autor: Charles St-Onge

Our episode with West Valley Graphics is fresh off the press! West Valley Graphics owner Chris McClurg joined us to talk about how West Valley Graphics supports local businesses with a plethora of printing options. Plus, we debate on the best sides for Thanksgiving!Autor: What's Up St. Charles Podcast

Being a saint is not about what you do. It's about who you are in Christ. Support the show Check us out at ascensionlutheran.ca and intheway.org.Autor: Charles St-Onge

If you're looking FORE! a place to improve your golf skills, check out Brian King Performance Golf! Nick and Nate talked with Brian King about his golfing experiences, what his classes look like and his phenomenal golfing simulators.Autor: What's Up St. Charles Podcast

Prepare for some history and mystery as our St. Charles history expert - Steve Gibson - joined Nick and Nate to tell St. Charles history and scary stories from the St. Charles Municipal building basement.Autor: What's Up St. Charles Podcast

"Come on in you foolish mortals!" Ghouslish Mortals is here to help you get ready for Halloween as Dove Dove Thiselton and Warwick Price talk about what you can find and be afraid of at Ghoulish Mortals.Autor: What's Up St. Charles Podcast

If you read Luke 17:11-19 closely, you will notice that while 9 of the lepers are only cured once, the Samaritan is healed twice. How so? Support the show Check us out at ascensionlutheran.ca and intheway.org.Autor: Charles St-Onge

Get the in-CIDER scoop on what you can check out at Broken Brix Home Brew Shop during Scarecrow Weekend! Plus, co-owners Mike and Ed Seaman share their favorite brews, expertise on brewing and a secret menu to try out!Autor: What's Up St. Charles Podcast

Jesus had things to say about divorce and marriage. But what he was really addressing was our inability to acknowledge what is happening in our own hearts. Support the show Check us out at ascensionlutheran.ca and intheway.org.Autor: Charles St-Onge

We got only gourd-vibes on this episode as Nick and Nate share all the events and activities to enjoy in St. Charles this fall!And just as fall brings change, we have to say see you soon to our Board President, Chris Woelffer, as he talked through the things he enjoyed and what he will miss the most about St. Charles.…

A reflection on the nature and work of the creatures of the spiritual realm, in light of modern science, the teachings of Scripture, and the work of Jesus Christ. Support the show Check us out at ascensionlutheran.ca and intheway.org.Autor: Charles St-Onge

Prepare for a new act from Kane Repertory Theatre as Kane County Repertory Theatre Board Members - Mary Kruse and Lisa Macaione - share their previous theatre experience, the history of the theatre company, and much more.Autor: What's Up St. Charles Podcast

Humility is the hallmark of the Christian. Christianity is not about doing right, but being honest about where we are going wrong. Support the show Check us out at ascensionlutheran.ca and intheway.org.Autor: Charles St-Onge

Grab a partner and get ready to dance at Fred Astaire Dance Studio - St. Charles! Studio Manager, Jackie Josephs, joined us on the podcast to talk about how Fred Astaire can get you started on your dancing journey.Autor: What's Up St. Charles Podcast

Opening poem by Phillips Burrows Strong, "The Tongue." Support the show Check us out at ascensionlutheran.ca and intheway.org.Autor: Charles St-Onge

Prepare to be MESSMER-ized as famous singer and speaker, Wayne Messmer, joins us on the What's Up St. Charles podcast to share his inspirational story and talk about his upcoming St. Charles Jazz Weekend performance at Moonlight Theatre.TW: ViolenceAutor: What's Up St. Charles Podcast

Some people believe James and Paul are teaching a different kind of Christianity. One believes we are saved by faith in Jesus apart from works; the other that we are saved by faith infused with works. The reality is that they are saying the same thing, but two audiences with very different concerns. Support the show Check us out at ascensionluthera…

You'll love getting to learn more about STC L.E.A.R.N. - the non-profit chosen to receive a donation from the STC Six. We had STC L.E.A.R.N.S board members, Cheryl Denz & Dawn Lutz, to talk about what the non-profit does to help D303 students.Autor: What's Up St. Charles Podcast

Jesus said, "There is nothing outside a person that by going into him can defile him, but the things that come out of a person are what defile him... coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness." (Mark 7:15, 22). It was never the food that in and of itself was clean or unclean. It was the trust that the Lord could ma…

It's time to celebrate! Join us as we cook up some fun at Fox Den Cooking with Fox Den Cooking owner - Jessica Evans - to celebrate our 200th episode and 6th anniversary of the What's Up St. Charles podcast!You can also come watch the full video from this episode on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/URe6cg8fOk4?si=0y7Mi3-PxxtjPCjf…

Goodbye summer and hello fall! Nick and Nate are bringing you all the things to do so you can close out your summer with a bang and get ready for all of the St. Charles fall fun.Autor: What's Up St. Charles Podcast