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Honest, human, lightly irreverent, grounded in something deeper. This podcast explores stories, reflections, and conversations about life intersecting with faith. Hosted by Mark Niethammer and Jessica Taylor. Mark is the senior pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa. He is a wine enthusiast, enjoys all things outdoorsy, and is optimistically pessimistic by nature. Mark has been in ordained ministry for more than 15 years. Meanwhile, Jessica is the director of communication at ...
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Remember when Christmas morning felt like pure magic? When the hardest decision was which cookie to leave for Santa? The holidays look different at every stage of life—and that's exactly what we're exploring in this holiday-themed episode. Jess and Mark sit down with James Weiss, who takes us on a journey through decades of holiday celebrations. Th…
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What if the way you're naturally wired isn't something to fix, but something to celebrate? In this episode, Jess and Mark sit down with Wendy Hilton-Morrow, Professor of Communication Studies at Augustana College and Gallup Certified Global Strengths Coach, to explore the transformative world of strengths-based thinking. Questions for Wendy: Wendy …
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What if wellness isn't about green smoothies, gym memberships, or the latest meditation app? In this episode, Mark and Jess sit down with Steve Kalber, St. Paul's counselor and former behavioral health nurse, to unpack what wellness actually means—and why it's not the same thing as being "healthy." Steve breaks down the four domains of wellness (me…
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For 2025, Melissa Pepper's mantra is JOY. But what does that actually mean when you're navigating leadership responsibilities, medical challenges, parenting decisions, and the everyday chaos of life? Whether you've never thought about choosing a personal mantra or you're a seasoned practitioner, Melissa's insights will inspire you to think differen…
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Behemoths, and Zizs, and Mutant Locusts, Oh My!
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Happy Halloween! Today, Jess and Mark explore Halloween and the monsters lurking in the Bible. Special thanks to: Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Music by PulseBox from Pixabay Music and sound effects by Tunetank from Pixabay Thanks to the incredible production team of Sorta Sacred: Music: Brian Schou Tech support: Miles Thompson D…
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Mark and two St. Paul pastors (Katy and Sara) tackle your biggest (and smallest) questions about faith, life, and everything in between with humor, honesty, and a whole lot of heart. Thanks to the incredible production team of Sorta Sacred: Music: Brian Schou Tech support: Miles Thompson Design: Lauren Brown Merch: Allison Winter…
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From Chaos to Calm(ish): Family Routines That Stick
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In this episode, hosts Mark and Jess explore the importance of structure and routine in parenting with two seasoned early childhood experts. Thanks to the incredible production team of Sorta Sacred: Music: Brian Schou Tech support: Miles Thompson Design: Lauren Brown Merch: Allison Winter
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Welcome to Sorta Sacred! Conversations about the joys and challenges of life. Together we're finding something sorta sacred in the most normal parts of our days. On the pilot episode, co-hosts Mark Niethammer and Jessica Taylor chat about their backstories, how Sorta Sacred came about, and what future conversations entail. Thanks to the incredible …
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