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Mount Carmel Ministries
by Mount Carmel Ministries
Since 1938 Mount Carmel has been a place of rest, spiritual renewal, and Biblical education. Our historical roots as part of the Lutheran Bible Institute inform how we live our mission as an independent organization today. This podcast will provide free listening to all who are curious about what we teach at Mount Carmel. From historical episodes recorded in the 1970s to our most recent camps, we share it freely. We live out our mission through biblically-based, Christ-centered programming and hospitality.
Episodes
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Exasperating Your Kids for the Glory of God: Steve Olcott
Steve Olcott will be diving into Paul's letter to the Ephesians to explore what it means to live as part of God's family. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, single, or young adult, this episode helps you see how the gospel shapes all our relationships — with humor, humility, and a few good...
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Rule after Rule or Throw Up Your Arms: Corey Bjertness
Corey Bjertness preached at family camp in 2026. This sermon was preached on Galatians 3.
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And God Showed Up: Corey Bjertness
Pastor Corey Bjertness preached at family camp in 2026 on 2 Corinthians 3.
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A Biography of the Bible: Paul Cross
2026 marks the 500th anniversary of William Tyndale's New Testament — the first in modern English. As an outlaw, Tyndale moved across northern Europe printing what would become the foundation of every English Bible we have today. Paul Cross traces this fascinating account and examines the array…
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The Vocation of Parenting: Leon Miles
The doctrine of Christian vocation is a very important doctrine related to how we live our Christian life. From this doctrine we learn what it means to love our neighbor. God calls each ofus into many vocations, or callings. The vocation of parenthood is only one of many, but it is an important...
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A New Creation: Mike Hanson
Mike joined us as our evening preacher at family camp in 2026. He preaches on John 11 in this sermon.
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An Old Way: Colossians 2:17: Mike Hanson
Mike Hanson joined us as our evening preacher for a family camp in 2026. He preaches on Colossians 2 in this sermon.
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His Yoke and Burden: Martha Hanson
Martha Hanson preached at a Sunday Morning Worship service during family camp in 2026. She preached on Matthew 11:16–19, 25–30.
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World Shrinkers Drunkenness and the Holy Spirit: David Blackstad
This episode is a sermon preached by Pastor David Blackstad on one of our Sunday Morning worship services in 2026. The preaching texts are Ephesians 5 and Acts 2.
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The Holy Spirit: Experiencing New Life and Power in Him: Hector Franco
We will explore the person and work of the Spirit who dwells within every believer. Jesus promised His Spirit to guide, comfort, and empower us for life and mission. Together, we’ll discover the Spirit’s gifts and the fruit He produces in us as evidence of His work. We’ll be invited to walk by…
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“Sinner Saint: a Surprising Primer to the Christian Life”: Luke Kjolhaug
Luke Kjolhaug is the pastor of Elim Lutheran Church in Osakis, MN. This week, we will embrace the paradox of sin and grace, explore the heart of the struggle, and dive into why this matters. Through straightforward storytelling and robust theological reflection, Luke will reveal a third way…
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A New Life Out of Death: Roy Noel
Pastor Roy Noel preached at family camp in 2026. He preaches on John 11:25 in this episode.
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Time Honored Truth: Roy Noel
Join us for Pastor Roy Noel's Sunday Morning Sermon at Family Camp in 2026. He preached on Jeremiah 28:5-9 Psalm 119:153-160 Romans 7:1-13 Matthew 10:34-42.
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The Gospel, Judaism, & Islam: Adam Francisco
These lectures examine the historical and theological connections between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. We'll explore both shared roots and profound theological divergences — understanding not only where these faiths intersect but why their identities remain distinct. Adam Francisco is…
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Your Father Hears Your Cries: David Blackstad
We gathered for worship on Father's Day. June 21, 2026. The texts were Psalm 91:1-10 and Matthew 10: 21-33. This was also our first day of our first family camp for 2026!
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Cantabile Worship with Johan Hinderlie
Join us for a special episode. We recorded the entire final Cantabile worship service at Mount Carmel this summer. Enjoy!
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Trinity Sunday: He is With You: David Blackstad
We gathered for worship May 31, 2026 on Trinity Sunday. Genesis 1:1—2:4a Psalm 8 Acts 2: 22-36 Matthew 28:16-20
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Pentecost: Rivers of Living Water: Pastor David Blackstad
We gathered for worship at Mount Carmel May 24th of 2026. The texts were Psalm 25:1-15, Acts 2:1-21, and John 7:37-39.
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Barn Builders Anonymous: David Blackstad
Listen to David Blackstad preach on freedom from our addiction to control. This sermon was preached on August 3rd, 2025.
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“A Letter from Pastor John: The Book of Revelation as a Pastoral Admonition”: Nathan Hoff and Dave Wollan
The book of Revelation is both one of the most read and most misunderstood books of the Bible. Attempts to “decode” or interpret the Apocalypse have often done more harm than good for the church. Pastor Nathan Hoff and Pastor Dave Wollan will present a different approach to reading the…
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"I Just Wanna Be a Sheep": Emma Wollan
Emma Wollan preached on a Sunday morning at Family Camp in 2025. She preached on Genesis 11:1-9, Romans 5:1-11, and John 10: 1-21.
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Galatians 3: Freedom and Bondage: David Blackstad
The following is a sermon David Blackstad preached at family camp in 2025.
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Dream On: Cultivating the Christian Imagination: Paul Gossman
God has given all of us an amazing ability to “dream,” and he encourages us to do just that! Indeed the Bible includes some great examples of godly “dreamers”. We’ll be looking at some of those in detail, as well as some solid biblical principles for understanding, developing, and fruitfully…
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The Good Shepherd: John 10: Culynn Curtis
Pastor Culynn joined us as our guest preacher for family camp in 2025. This was a sermon he preached on John 10 for our Sunday worship service.
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Hebrews 11: Pastor Culynn Curtis
Pastor Culynn Curtis preached on Hebrews Chapter 11 and 12 following our summer staff drama at our weekend family camp.
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The Conversion of C.S. Lewis: Stephen Thorson
Dr. Thorson has published many articles on C.S. Lewis as well as a book called Joy and Poetic Imagination: Understanding C.S. Lewis’s “Great War” with Owen Barfield and its significance for Lewis’s Conversion and Writings. This weekend we will dive into C.S. Lewis’s conversion. What the steps…
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John 10: Katie Koch
Katie Koch joined us as a guest preacher this summer. She preached on John Chapter 10.
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“Reclaiming the Reformation: Christ for You in Community”: Magnus Persson
This week Magnus Persson will examine his journey from popular preacher where church was a party, to the Lutheran faith and pastor in the Church of Sweden where he relishes the liturgy nourished by its historic roots. Persson relies heavily on Luther’s book On the Councils and the Church to…
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Our Family, Hebrews 11: Paul Koch
Paul Koch joined us as a guest preacher for the family camp in 2025. This sermon is on Hebrews chapter 11, immediately following our summer staff drama.
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Martha and Mary: Paul Koch
Paul Koch joined us as a guest preacher for family camp in 2025. This sermon is preached on Luke 10: 38-42.
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Jesus Sends Out The 72: Paul Koch
Paul Koch joined us as a guest preacher during family camp in 2025. He preached on Luke chapter 10.
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The Abundant Life: Part 4: John 10: Paul Cross
Paul Cross joined us as a guest preacher for family camp in 2025. This is part four of his sermon series.
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The Abundant Life: Part 3: John 10: Paul Cross
Paul Cross joined us as a guest preacher at Family Camp in 2025. This is part 3 of his sermon series on John 10.
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The Abundant Life: Part 2: John 10:10: Paul Cross
Paul Cross joined us as a guest preacher for family camp in 2025. This is part two of his sermon series.
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The Abundant Life: John 10: Paul Cross
Paul Cross joined us as our guest preacher for family camp in 2025. He preached on John chapter 10.
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Walter "Skip" Sundberg: "Money and Politics: What does the Bible have to Say?"
Walter Sundberg is a professor emeritus of church history and a dynamic and engaging speaker. We cannot live without money in our society. We cannot live in our society without politics. Money and politics are fundamental realities of our life. It has always been so. The Bible and the Christian...
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Attachment to Jesus: Colossians Creed: Johan Hinderlie
Johan Hinderlie was back at Mount Carmel as a guest preacher this summer! Here is his sermon on Colossians and attachment to Jesus!
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Ken Sundet Jones: “Freedom of the Christian: A Layperson’s Commentary on Galatians”
Ken Sundet Jones, Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa, loves teaching undergrads. He was born in Heidelberg, which must be why he likes Luther so much. He was shaped by the Sturgis motorcycle rally in his hometown and by summers at his grandparents’...
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Paul Cross: Revisiting the Spiritual Disciplines
Paul Cross is recently retired from serving as the lead pastor of Atonement Lutheran in Fargo, ND. Paul specializes in Inductive Bible Study, the same method of Bible study practiced by Mount Carmel’s founders at the Lutheran Bible Institute. Join us for a week of wonderfully applied Biblical...
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Resilient Faith, How to be a Self: Gabe Kasper: Session 9
https://www.mountcarmelministries.com/podcast-resources/ Gabe grew up in Macomb, MI. After spending five years starting new churches in Austin, TX, he is excited to be back in Michigan as the Pastor of ULC. He serves the mission of ULC through preaching, leadership development, and pastoral care....
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Resilient Faith, How to be a Self: Gabe Kasper: Session 8
https://www.mountcarmelministries.com/podcast-resources/ Gabe grew up in Macomb, MI. After spending five years starting new churches in Austin, TX, he is excited to be back in Michigan as the Pastor of ULC. He serves the mission of ULC through preaching, leadership development, and pastoral care....
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Resilient Faith, How to be a Self: Gabe Kasper: Session 7
https://www.mountcarmelministries.com/podcast-resources/ Gabe grew up in Macomb, MI. After spending five years starting new churches in Austin, TX, he is excited to be back in Michigan as the Pastor of ULC. He serves the mission of ULC through preaching, leadership development, and pastoral care....
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Resilient Faith, How to be a Self: Gabe Kasper: Session 6
https://www.mountcarmelministries.com/podcast-resources/ Gabe grew up in Macomb, MI. After spending five years starting new churches in Austin, TX, he is excited to be back in Michigan as the Pastor of ULC. He serves the mission of ULC through preaching, leadership development, and pastoral care....
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Resilient Faith, How to be a Self: Gabe Kasper: Session 5
https://www.mountcarmelministries.com/podcast-resources/ Gabe grew up in Macomb, MI. After spending five years starting new churches in Austin, TX, he is excited to be back in Michigan as the Pastor of ULC. He serves the mission of ULC through preaching, leadership development, and pastoral care....
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Resilient Faith, How to be a Self: Gabe Kasper: Session 4
https://www.mountcarmelministries.com/podcast-resources/ Gabe grew up in Macomb, MI. After spending five years starting new churches in Austin, TX, he is excited to be back in Michigan as the Pastor of ULC. He serves the mission of ULC through preaching, leadership development, and pastoral care....
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Resilient Faith, How to be a Self: Gabe Kasper: Session 3
https://www.mountcarmelministries.com/podcast-resources/ Gabe grew up in Macomb, MI. After spending five years starting new churches in Austin, TX, he is excited to be back in Michigan as the Pastor of ULC. He serves the mission of ULC through preaching, leadership development, and pastoral care....
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Resilient Faith, How to be a Self: Gabe Kasper: Session 2
https://www.mountcarmelministries.com/podcast-resources/ Gabe grew up in Macomb, MI. After spending five years starting new churches in Austin, TX, he is excited to be back in Michigan as the Pastor of ULC. He serves the mission of ULC through preaching, leadership development, and pastoral care....
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Resilient Faith, How to be a Self: Gabe Kasper: Session 1
https://www.mountcarmelministries.com/podcast-resources/ Gabe grew up in Macomb, MI. After spending five years starting new churches in Austin, TX, he is excited to be back in Michigan as the Pastor of ULC. He serves the mission of ULC through preaching, leadership development, and pastoral care....
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David and Cynthia Robinson: Session 4
David and Cynthia’s theme for the week is ‘Grounded in the Apostles’ Creed’. They will explore how we can bring this ancient Church creed into our modern lives. During our time together, they shall look at how our Trinitarian God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit has delivered to us our salvation....
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David and Cynthia Robinson Session 3
David and Cynthia’s theme for the week is ‘Grounded in the Apostles’ Creed’. They will explore how we can bring this ancient Church creed into our modern lives. During our time together, they shall look at how our Trinitarian God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit has delivered to us our salvation....
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Since 1938 Mount Carmel has been a place of rest, spiritual renewal, and Biblical education. Our historical roots as part of the Lutheran Bible Institute inform how we live our mission as an independent organization today. This podcast will provide free listening to all who are curious about what we teach at Mount Carmel. From historical episodes recorded in the 1970s to our most recent camps, we share it freely. We live out our mission through biblically-based, Christ-centered programming and hospitality.
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