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Paris of the Plains is a podcast from Livian Experience KC. We are enriching Kansas City one conversation at a time. Livian Experience KC is a local real estate team, providing expertise in home buying and selling. Our hope is to provide lasting relationships and value well beyond the home.
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Weekly sermons delivered at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Prairie Village, KS
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The Well-Nourished Mother: Helping You Thrive in Pregnancy, Birth & Motherhood


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The Well-Nourished Mother: Helping You Thrive in Pregnancy, Birth & Motherhood
Lauren Fortuna-Floch
Do you long to experience pregnancy, birth and motherhood on a deeper level? Do you desire to explore new knowledge and perspectives, to practice tuning into and trusting your own innate wisdom, and to embody your most authentic version of self? If that’s a “heck yaaaa” I hear, then WELCOME dear sister. You’re in the right place. In this space we bring so much reverence to the rite of passage that is the maiden to mother journey. Join Lauren Fortuna-Floch for unfiltered and inspiring convers ...
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Wonderful Counselor - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
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Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka begins his Advent Sermon Series, “For Unto Us a Child is Born.” As the prophet Isaiah sees the coming of the new king, he will be a “wonderful counselor.” The term “counselor” has more to do with how Jesus Christ leads and governs. He will govern with justice and righteousness. He will help the people live in safety and who…
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15. Honouring Your Cycle & Embodying the Feminine with Beth Wood
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How do we begin aligning with our biology as women instead of fighting against it? In this episode I’m joined by the ever insightful Beth Wood. Beth offers integrative life coaching and business strategy for women looking to craft a life honoring their cyclical nature and feminine design. Her programs are designed to help you learn how to dance wit…
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Everywhere we turn, human beings seek to define who is and who isn’t part of the community of God. But the promises that Christ embodies often go one step past what feels comfortable for us. Even the very human Jesus sometimes encounters this discomfort, as he did when he rejected the Canaanite woman. Fortunately, she believes so deeply in the prom…
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Giving Thanks for All God's Good Gifts - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
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Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka concludes his series “Giving Thanks” with “Giving Thanks for All God’s Good Gifts” on Commitment Sunday. Our scripture reading is Psalm 138. Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagep…
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14. From Head to Heart: Learn the Language of Your Body with Somatic Coaching
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Your body holds the wisdom your mind is searching for. In this episode I'm finally sitting down to explain what the heck Somatic Coaching is and how it can benefit you, especially as a mother. I share a quick intro about how I found this work and how I now blend it with birthwork. I introduce the concept of somatic work and its approach of connecti…
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Being Salt and Light - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
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Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka preaches about what it means to be salt and light. Jesus talks about you and me and says, "You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world." Rodger tells us more about how Christ is calling us to be salt and light for the whole world every day. Our scripture reading is Matthew 5:13-16. Support the show Conta…
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Jim Dilley and Sean Flandermeyer Join Paris of the Plains
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Welcome to Paris of the Plains, a podcast by the Wheeler Home Team. Paris of the Plains seeks to enrich Kansas City through real estate. This episode features Jim Dilley and Sean Flandermeyer and their journey through real estate. Their connection stemmed from business after Sean started his company, Elevate Design + Build, and only grew from there…
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Giving Thanks for Young Adults - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
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Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka explores the different gifts that God has given to us through our Young Adult Ministry. Our scripture reading is Matthew 19:16-22. Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagepres Inst…
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Giving Thanks for Young People - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
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Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka explores the different gifts that God has given to us through our ministries with young people. Our scripture reading is Luke 2:41-52. Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagepres …
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Tim Anderson From Liberty Public Schools Joins Paris of the Plains
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Welcome to Paris of the Plains, a podcast by the Wheeler Home Team. Paris of the Plains seeks to enrich Kansas City through real estate. Tim Anderson, the career navigator for Liberty Public Schools, discusses his upbringing as well as his important role in the development and success of our future generation.…
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Text: Matthew 22:15-22By The Rev. Dr. Alix D. Pridgen
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Giving Thanks for Children - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
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Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka explores the different gifts that God has given to us through our ministries with children and families. Our scripture reading is Mark 10:13-16. Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @vil…
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13. Be Her Village: Reshaping Our Culture of Gift Giving for New Mothers with Kaitlin McGreyes
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Does our commercialized view of baby registries prevent mothers from receiving the gifts and support they truly need? How do we shift our focus and spending towards supporting parents and caregivers during the postpartum period, instead of just the baby's materialistic needs? How can we change the perception of what is truly necessary for a new mot…
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Episode 178: God's Banquet is for Everyone!
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A sermon on Matthew 22:1-14By The Rev. Dr. Alix D. Pridgen
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Philippians 3:4-14By The Rev. Dr. Alix D. Pridgen
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Text: Exodus 17:1-7By The Rev. Dr. Alix D. Pridgen
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Text: Matthew 18:15-20By The Rev. Dr. Alix D. Pridgen
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Living Toward God's Promised Day - Rev. Tom Are
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History inspires us. History includes the story of Abraham and Ruth. We have the words of Isaiah and the song of Mary. We remember the deeds of Jesus and the perseverance of Paul. There was the theological courage of John Calvin and the prophetic courage of Martin Luther King Jr. We remember the pastoral heart in the ministry of Dr. Bob Meneilly [f…
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Do the Good That is Yours to Do - Rev. Tom Are
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The early church remembers a woman named Tabitha. When she died, her friends summoned the apostle Peter. Peter prayed for her, and she got up. The church remembers the miracle. But the church also remembers with equal clarity her kindness. Our scripture reading is Acts 9:36-43. Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org co…
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12. Body Partnership: Prioritizing Holistic Health and Well-Being in Motherhood with Erika Wirth
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How do we shift from this mentality of trying to “fix” or change our bodies, to partnering with our bodies to work together to heal and grow? In this episode, your host Lauren Fortuna-Floch chats with passionate Body Partnership Coach Erika Wirth. Erika opens up about her personal healing journey, starting from preconception to postpartum, and reve…
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We Believe. Help Our Unbelief. - Rev. Tom Are
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“We believe; help our unbelief.” This prayer has become part of our liturgy at Village Presbyterian Church. It is an unavoidable prayer, not because our faith is weak, but because the Gospel is so big. The call of this Gospel is so demanding it is never something we embrace with certainty, but with hope. This is why we pray, “We believe; help our u…
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Breathe in God’s Mercies - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
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Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka offers a phrase that is central to his faith. Our scripture reading is Isaiah 42:5-9. Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagepres Instagram @villagechurchpv YouTube @villagepresbyte…
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11. Normalizing Death & Navigating Loss: Insights from Guiding My Toddler Through the Expected Death of a Loved One
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The forbidden "D" word! No one likes talking about death, but this inevitable piece of our natural cycle of life shows us what's truly important. Join me, your host Lauren Fortuna-Floch, as I share some of the beautiful lessons learned from navigating the recent death of a loved one. We'll dive into: - Unsubscribing from masculine hustle culture an…
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Phil Schweitzer Joins Paris of the Plains
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Phil serves Fellowship of Christian Athletes as an Area Director and primarily works the entirety of the Northland. He and his family call Liberty, MO home and attend Liberty Christian Fellowship. Phil worked the majority of his career at Cerner and in the last year determined to make a big career move. Phil joins Kris Wheeler on this episode and s…
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When you have all the time in the world, you can talk about anything and nothing. But when time is short, you want to say what matters. Over the next few weeks, Rev. Tom Are, Jr. will lift up some language we have shared together. They are phrases that he wishes to leave with you as a type of blessing, and to express his gratitude for you. Next Sun…
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"We live in a culture that values the appearance, spontaneity, and hustle of the maiden but craves the depth, creativity and radiating love of the mother while ignoring the wisdom and sensitivity of the crone." In this short and sweet BONUS episode, your host Lauren is diving deep into the heart of the societal values (or lack thereof) placed on th…
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Do you trust in Jesus Christ Your Savior and acknowledge him Lord of all? - Rev. Tom Are
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Every year new officers of the church answer some important questions. These questions point to theological convictions we, as people of the church, hold dear. In this series, Rev. Tom Are, Jr. and Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka will explore the theological promise of these questions. Today we begin with considering what it means to trust in Jesus Christ…
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Have you ever found yourself in a difficult situation of your own making? Moses did. He led the Israelites out of slavery only to find himself surrounded by desert with no clear map of where to go. They were lost. They had run low on food, and now they were without water. In times like that, it is natural to ask, “Just what are we doing here? And w…
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Youth Sunday at The Gathering: Outside Your Comfort Zone
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The unknowns of something new can be daunting. Yet, when we step beyond the comfort of our borders, we get to experience the mystery and beauty of God’s faithfulness to us. Today, our students are sharing with us how they answered the call to step outside of their comfort zones this summer. Peyton Yowell and Anika Brim preached the Gathering worshi…
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Youth Sunday Traditional Worship: Outside Your Comfort Zone
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The unknowns of something new can be daunting. Yet, when we step beyond the comfort of our borders, we get to experience the mystery and beauty of God’s faithfulness to us. Today, our students are sharing with us how they answered the call to step outside of their comfort zones this summer. Tula Richard and Jack Vaughan preached the morning worship…
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10. Conscious Social Media Consumption & Challenging Normalized Online Motherhood Culture with Amanda Teixeira
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Have you ever felt drained or hyper critical of your own life and mothering after scrolling social media? We're living in the digital age of Mothering where social media can have a huge impact on how you mother, what you believe, and how you view your own life. In this episode of The Well-Nourished Mother, host Lauren Fortuna-Floch dives into the i…
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Texts: Matthew 15:10-28 and Romans 11:1-32By The Rev. Dr. Alix D. Pridgen
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