The Knoll

The Ushers with Sean Weiser

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Erika sits down with Sean Weiser and they chat about all things Ushers.

Hosts: Stephen F. Murray and Erika Vickerman

Producer: Stephen F. Murray

Music: Matt Cerar

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Steve Anderson's life at Oak Knoll

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Steve Anderson shares stories about the old building, its community, and him.

Host & Producer: Stephen F. Murray

Music: Matt Cerar

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Holiday Break - Back in the New Year

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Merry Christmas. The Knoll is taking a quick break for the holidays. New episodes will resume on Fridays in the New Year.

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LPGM Letters

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT

A check in with our LPGM students from India. Thank you to our letter readers Dylan Colburn, Jeannine Cox, Eleanor Heyne, and Ivy Black.

Host: Stephen Murray

Music: Matt Cerar

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Mavis Sonntag's story

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT

This is Mavis Sonntag's story.

Produced by Stephen F. Murray

Music performed by Matt Cerar

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Sylvi's story of differences

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Sylvi's story share how she has navigated differences between families, churches, and people in her life.

Produced by Stephen F. Murray

Music performed by Matt Cerar

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The Sharing Garden

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Erika Vickerman leads us through the Oak Knoll Sharing Garden. Featuring interviews with Suzanne Burman and Debbie Sandberg as well as in interview with Matt Dymoke from ICA.

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Stories of Generosity - Janelle Leppa

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT

This week on The Knoll we have some special audio from Fellowship Hall and a wonderful story from Janelle Leppa.

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Stories of Generosity - Lucy Laabs

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Lucy Laabs shares lessons of growing up at Oak Knoll and finding ways to apply those lessons learned in her day to day life.

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Stories of Generosity - Linda Koth

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Linda Koth shares a story of how she found Oak Knoll and some of the many wonderful ministries that happen within this special community.

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Season 4 Teaser

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:53:26 GMT

The Knoll returns for Season 4 starting on November 7, 2025. Join us for Stories of Generosity, a walk through the Sharing Garden, and the personal stories from our community. We're looking forward to you sharing in the story of Oak Knoll Lutheran Church.

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A conversation with John Hermanson

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:01:25 GMT

John Hermanson returns to the podcast to discuss his "Is This the Feast of Victory?" liturgy. This conversation also includes John's history and involvement with Oak Knoll, his career as a musician and some of his upcoming projects.

Host and producer: Stephen F. Murray

Piano: Matt Cerar

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Stories of Generosity - Sadie Longo

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:59:57 GMT

“We are rooted in God's generosity.” In this limited series, our guests invite us to remember that everything we have first came from God, and how our giving is an important part of our discipleship. In this episode, Sadie Longo shares not only all the opportunities that Oak Knoll have provided her, but how it has shaped who she is.

Produced by Stephen F. Murray

Music performed by Matt Cerar

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Stories of Generosity - Kim Hakensen

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:29:43 GMT

“We are rooted in God's generosity.” In this limited series, our guests invite us to remember that everything we have first came from God, and how our giving is an important part of our discipleship. In this our final episode, Kim Hakensen reflects on this year’s theme: “Love in Action” and calls us to selflessly helping others.

Produced by Stephen F. Murray

Music performed by Matt Cerar

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Stories of Generosity - Clay Haapala

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:35:32 GMT

"We are rooted in God's Generosity” In this limited series, our guests invite us to remember that everything we have first came from God, and how our giving is an important part of our discipleship. Last week Pastor Jay shared how generosity can be a learned way of life. In this episode, Clay Haapala shares how he learned generosity from his mother.

Produced by Stephen F. Murray

Music performed by Matt Cerar

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Stories of Generosity - Pastor Jay

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:20:33 GMT

"We are rooted in God's Generosity” In this limited series, our guests invite us to remember that everything we have first came from God, and how our giving is an important part of our discipleship. In this first episode, Pastor Jay shares his personal experience growing up in a home where money was a source of stress, and how he learned that generosity can be a learned way of life.

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Music performed by Matt Cerar

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Thank you for listening to Season 3

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:00:36 GMT

Thank you for listening! If you want to sit down and record a story with Stephen, please reach out to him at stephen.murray@oklutheran.org

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The real voices of our LPGM students

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:00:29 GMT

Hear the real voices behind the letters sent to us from the other side of the world.

Produced by Stephen F. Murray

Music performed by Matt Cerar

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Jim Almquist's story of adventure and faith

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:00:16 GMT

On a foggy night in Alaska, Jim Alquist had an adventure that would change his life.

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Music performed by Matt Cerar

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More letters from our LPGM students

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:00:58 GMT

Oak Knoll youth once again read letters from our scholarship students through Lutheran Partners in Global Ministeries.

Produced by Stephen Murray

Music performed by Matt Cerar

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Brett Stokke brings his burdens to God

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:00:15 GMT

In the midst of unimaginable tragedy, Brett Stokke brings his burdens to God and finds a new meaning to the word "faith."

Produced by Stephen F. Murray

Music by Matt Cerar

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Quincee Schloegel's Senior Sermon

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 11:00:42 GMT

Here is Quincee Schloegel's senior sermon from the fall of 2023 as she prepared to graduate from Augustana University.

Produced by Stephen F. Murray

Music by Matt Cerar

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Lucy Stokke talks about finding God in the wilds of Montana

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 11:00:12 GMT

Lucky Stokke share some of her experiences at Christikon in an essay she wrote for school.

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Music by Matt Cerar

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Bryce Bommersbach asks "What is Church?"

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 11:00:10 GMT

As Vicar Bryce is preparing for his First Call, he took time to sit down with me and share some stories from his time in seminary; particularly his work with Open Cathedral in San Francisco.

Produced by Stephen F. Murray

Music by Matt Cerar

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Oak Knoll Youth read letters from our LPGM scholarship students

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:00:58 GMT

This week, youth from Oak Knoll read letters from our scholarship students through Lutheran Partners in Global Ministeries.

Produced by Stephen Murray

Music performed by Matt Cerar

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Jean Bednar tells her story

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:00:40 GMT

Jean Bednar sat down with me and shared the story of her life of faith. It needs no other introduction.

Produced by Stephen F. Murray

Music by Matt Cerar

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Season 3 teaser

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:00:02 GMT

The Knoll is back for Season Three featuring stories from Jean Bednar, Bryce Bommersbach, Lucy Stokke, Quincee Shloegel, Brett Stokke, and Jim Almquist as well as letters from our LPGM students. Please join us in celebrating our community's stories.

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Music by Matt Cerar

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Stories of Generosity - Kim Hakensen

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:00:51 GMT

“What does generosity have to do with faith?” In this limited series, our guests invite us to remember that everything we have first came from God, and how our giving is an important part of our discipleship. In this our final episode, Kim Hakensen reflects on this year’s theme: “Love in Action” and calls us to selflessly helping others.

Produced by Stephen F. Murray

Music performed by Matt Cerar

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Stories of Generosity - Clay Haapala

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:00:41 GMT

“What does generosity have to do with faith?” In this limited series, our guests invite us to remember that everything we have first came from God, and how our giving is an important part of our discipleship. Last week Pastor Jay shared how generosity can be a learned way of life. In this episode, Clay Haapala shares how he learned generosity from his mother.

Produced by Stephen F. Murray

Music performed by Matt Cerar

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Stories of Generosity - Pastor Jay

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:00:44 GMT

“What does generosity have to do with faith?” In this limited series, our guests invite us to remember that everything we have first came from God, and how our giving is an important part of our discipleship. In this first episode, Pastor Jay shares his personal experience growing up in a home where money was a source of stress, and how he learned that generosity can be a learned way of life.

Produced by Stephen F. Murray

Music performed by Matt Cerar

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Thank you for listening to Season 2

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 11:00:42 GMT

Thank you for listening to Season 2. If you have a story you would like to share, please email Stephen at stephen.murray@oklutheran.org

Music: Matt Cerar

Produced by Stephen F. Murray

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Pastor Jay talks about Joy

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:00:26 GMT

For this week's episode, Pastor Jay shares some of his experiences from his sabbatical and reflects on finding Joy.

Music: Matt Cerar

Produced by Stephen F. Murray

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Amy Runge finds light in music

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:00:15 GMT

Amy Runge shares the story of one particular Sunday when God's song was sung especially for her.

Music performed by Matt Cerar

Produced by Stephen F. Murray

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Linda Strand remembers when her brother had polio

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 13:40:52 GMT

The recent pandemic was challenging for us all. But some members of Oak Knoll can remember another disease that was similarly scary. In this week's episode, Linda Strand remembers when her brother contracted Polio and what that experience was like.

Music by Matt Cerar

Produced by Stephen F. Murray

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Ben Dyrhaug travels to Assisi

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 11:00:38 GMT

Intern Pastor Ben share the story of the time he visited Assisi while traveling abroad.

Music by Matt Cerar

Produced by Stephen F. Murray

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John Hermanson talks about writing the Isaiah Service

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:00:32 GMT

John Hermanson sits down to discuss how the Isaiah Service came to be.

Music: Matt Cerar

Produced by Stephen F. Murray

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Devon Kantola Bosch connects with God in the wilderness

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 13:00:31 GMT

Devon Kantola Bosh traveled to Christikon and found something unexpected there.

Music by Matt Cerar

Produced by Stephen F. Murray

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The Knoll returns August 4th

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:00:32 GMT

The Knoll has more stories. Join us for Season 2 featuring stories of faith from Devon Kantola Bosh, Ben Dyrhaug, Linda Strand and Amy Runge - as well as a special interview with John Hermanson. New episodes every Friday in August and September.

Music by Matt Cerar

Produced by Stephen F. Murray

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Stories of Faith: Thank you for listening

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:00:42 GMT

Thank you for listening to the first series of Stories of Faith. We hope that you've enjoyed our stories. If you have a story that you would like to share, please contact Stephen at stephen.murray@oklutheran.org and he will let you know the next steps.

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Erika Vickerman asks where can God use me?

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 17:00:33 GMT

As Erika Vickerman asks "where can God use me," she invites us to consider ways that we can make our communities and world a better place.

Music performed by Matt Cerar

Produced by Stephen F. Murray

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Janelle Weiser knows that God was there

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 17:00:04 GMT

Janelle Weiser is able to say that "God Was There" throughout her story and throughout her life. That doesn't mean there wasn't struggles or that there won't be more, but she knows that God is present and will continue to be.

Music performed by Matt Cerar

Produced by Stephen F. Murray

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Nick Ralston reflects on the little things

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 17:00:14 GMT

Nick Ralson reflects on a time when his personal hang-ups prevented him from saying "hello."

Music performed by Matt Cerar

Produced by Stephen F. Murray

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Kathi Holmes reflects on Faith as a life-long journey

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 17:00:57 GMT

Kathi Holmes shares her life-long faith journey.

Music: Matt Cerar

Produced by Stephen F. Murray

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Garrett Young reflects on God's Grace

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 16:18:17 GMT

In the first of our new series on "Stories of Faith," Garrett Young reflects on how God's Grace has been present in his life.

Music: Matt Cerar

Produced by Stephen F. Murray

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2022 Teaser

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 19:10:06 GMT

Join us every week for "The Knoll:" an online gathering place for the members of Oak Knoll Lutheran Church, a place to share our stories of faith. Tune in weekly for a rebroadcast of the week's sermon and join us in 2023 for a new community-based storytelling project featuring the faith journey of members of Oak Knoll.

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