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FLY Convention® Podcast

FLY Convention® Podcast

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The official podcast of the Free Lutheran Youth (FLY) Federation. The FLY Convention® is the biennial event for the youth of the Association Free Lutheran Congregations. Visit www.flyconvention.org
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FLY Elective Interview: Guys Only-Relationships w/ Aaron Olson | #37

FLY Convention® PodcastMar 26, 2024

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FLY Elective Interview: Guys Only-Relationships w/ Aaron Olson | #37
Mar 26, 202425:31
FLY Elective: Forgiveness | #36B

FLY Elective: Forgiveness | #36B

Forgiveness. How do I forgive even when it seems impossible?

Dad missed my ballgame. Mom said she’d always be there for me. My birth parents abandoned me. My boyfriend took advantage of me. My best friend no longer talks to me. I know the Bible tells me to forgive and forget, but that’s not always as easy as it seems. So, how do I do that? How do I forgive and forget when it seems impossible? How can I let go of this pain and be healed when the wrongs that have been done to me and the hurts harbored within me are unimaginable? This elective will talk about forgiveness, not in a way that will guilt you, but that will bring healing and hope to you.


Mar 19, 202445:46
FLY Elective Interview: Forgiveness w/ Jordan Langness | #36
Mar 12, 202430:25
FLY Elective: Death | #35B

FLY Elective: Death | #35B

Death. How to deal with it? 

Pandemic, war, famine, accidents, suicide, aging parents and dying grandparents. No matter where we look in this world, since mankind’s fall into sin, the reality and threat of death is something we constantly find ourselves faced with. So, how do we deal with this? The world around us would have you either deny or ignore it or make you believe we’ll soon be able to cure it. But what if death has already been cured? And, therefore, what if the way to deal with death is not by denying or ignoring it, but by looking to the one who conquered it and gives hope beyond it? This elective will focus on the living hope we have in Christ, noting that – though we do grieve it and may even fear it – Christ is able to give hope and peace when dealing with death.

SPEAKER: Molly Barsness

Mar 05, 202446:20
FLY Elective Interview: Death w/ Molly Barsness | #35
Feb 27, 202433:42
FLY Elective: Creative Arts | #34B

FLY Elective: Creative Arts | #34B

Creative Arts. Using my gifts for God’s glory. 

How can my creative gifts reflect the beauty of Christ in a broken world? How can I join with Him in His work of restoration, as both an image-bearer and creator?  What could it look like to steward my creative gifts for God’s glory within the church and beyond?

Elective Speaker: Monica Coyle

Feb 20, 202437:33
FLY Elective Interview: Creative Arts w/Monica Coyle | #34
Feb 13, 202421:18
FLY Elective: Sports | #33B

FLY Elective: Sports | #33B

Sports. Living out my faith on the field.

Sports are good. But, like all good things, sports can also become an idol (something we love and find our identity in more than God). So, how do I balance these things? How do I remain in the faith and live out my faith, not abandon my faith, while on the playing field?   

Elective Speaker: Logan Strand

Feb 06, 202438:53
FLY Elective Interview: Sports w/Logan Strand | #33
Jan 30, 202423:50
FLY Elective: Love | #32B

FLY Elective: Love | #32B

Love. How do I love others without abandoning the truth? 

Love, acceptance, approval. These words are common in our culture and are in many ways treated as synonymous. But, is it possible to love others without accepting or approving what they believe or do? The Bible says it is (Eph. 4:15). So, how do we do that? Maybe we need to better define what love and truth is. This elective will explore these things and give some practical guidance.

Elective Speaker: Pastor Micah Hjermstad

Jan 23, 202447:43
FLY Elective Interview: Love w/Micah Hjermstad | #32
Jan 16, 202427:40
FLY Elective: Truth | #31B

FLY Elective: Truth | #31B

Truth. Can your truth be different from my truth? 

This elective will cover the fact that there is one absolute, subjective truth, and that is God’s perfect law and teachings. The leader will plainly address the false statement of “that may be your truth, but it’s not mine”, and explain we all have the same truth, we just don’t all accept it. Our perfect Lord created this entire universe and everything in it, and wants to spend eternity with 

Elective Speaker: Pastor Jason Gudim

Jan 09, 202438:10
FLY Elective Interview: Truth w/ Jason Gudim | #31
Jan 02, 202427:47
FLY Elective: Church | #31B

FLY Elective: Church | #31B

CHURCH. What is it? Where God meets you. What is God inviting you to?

Being a part of a church is important in any Christian’s life.  It is vital to your spiritual health, and is God’s way of nurturing you in your faith.  Your attendance is only the beginning to being a part of the church.  This elective will deep dive past attendance, and into what God’s design is for His church, how it should function, and how that will affect you in your faith.

ELECTIVE SPEAKER: Pastor Andy Coyle

Dec 26, 202346:18
FLY Elective Interview: Church w/ Andy Coyle | #30
Dec 19, 202330:01
FLY Elective: Value | #29B

FLY Elective: Value | #29B

Value. Why am I valuable?

In this elective, the leader will talk about where our true value lies. The leader will explain that we are all equally and fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God, and that we all have value. The leader will also highlight that we will never find or feel our true value apart from a relationship with Jesus.

Speaker: Pam Olson

Dec 12, 202348:43
FLY Elective Interview: Value w/ Pam Olson | #29
Dec 05, 202324:20
FLY Elective: Loneliness | #28B

FLY Elective: Loneliness | #28B

Loneliness. Are relationships really that important?

In a world of connection, many people are more lonely now than ever before. In this elective the leader will address the plague of loneliness by focusing on the reasons such loneliness is so prevalent in our culture of “connection” and some of the consequences of living this way. In addition, the leader will point to the fundamental value of relationship, both with God and others (especially Christians).


Speaker: Jen Holt

Nov 28, 202351:45
FLY Elective Interview: Loneliness w/ Jen Holt | #28
Nov 21, 202327:15
FLY Elective: Anxiety | #27B

FLY Elective: Anxiety | #27B

Anxiety. How do I deal with it?  

Grades, sports, performance, looks, status, friends, etc. These are all common things that may bring stress and anxiety to students. In this elective the leader will address both the reality, and common causes, of anxiety in the lives of young ones and how such things can be dealt with in a healthy, God-honoring, and Christ-centered way. 


Speaker: Pastor Matt Nelson

Nov 14, 202347:07
FLY Elective Interview: Anxiety w/ Matt Nelson | #27
Nov 07, 202331:10
FLY Elective: Race | #26B

FLY Elective: Race | #26B

Race. What does the Bible say about race? 

Racism is a hot topic in our culture today. So, how should Christians think about this? What does the Bible say about this? In this elective, the leader will show that, although there are many different races in the world, there are far more similarities than first meets the eye; the most important being that we are made in the image of God and Christ died for us all. Therefore, as a result of God’s work of creation and recreation, the leader will point out there is no place for racism in a Christian worldview. The leader may also work to show students ways of addressing and talking about race with their friends and family.  


Speaker: Adam Erickson

Oct 31, 202344:09
FLY Elective Interview: Race w/Adam Erickson | #26
Oct 24, 202323:53
Student Testimonies | #25
Oct 10, 202332:39
YMCA of the Rockies | #24
Sep 26, 202331:39
Lutherans For Life | #23
Sep 12, 202317:52
A Visit with Compassion International | #22
Aug 29, 202312:27
Dr. Walt Mueller Joins the FLY Convention Podcast | #21
Aug 15, 202321:06
Dr. Christopher Yuan Joins the FLY Convention Podcast | #20

Dr. Christopher Yuan Joins the FLY Convention Podcast | #20

Episode #20.  Host and FLY Convention Coordinator Daniel Keinanen visits with Dr. Christopher Yuan at the 2023 FLY Convention. Dr. Yuan shares his testimony, talks about his books, and his newest project The Holy Sexuality Project.

https://christopheryuan.com/

https://holysexuality.com/

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Aug 01, 202330:20
Follow Up Care - Part 2 | #19
Jul 25, 202320:14
Follow Up Care - Part 1 | #18
Jul 18, 202331:14
LIVE at FLY | #17

LIVE at FLY | #17

Episode #17.  Our hosts FLY Convention Coordinator Daniel Keinanen and National Youth Director Adam McCarlson record on-site at the 2023 FLY Convention in front of a live audience. Attendees ask questions and share what God has been doing during the week.

www.flyconvention.org

flycc@aflc.org

Jul 08, 202340:17
2023 Registration Day | #16
Jul 03, 202322:56
Previewing 2023 FLY Convention | #15
Jun 20, 202332:34
FLY Convention Preview #2 | Electives | #14
Jun 06, 202332:33
FLY Convention Preview #1 | Coordinators | #13
May 23, 202336:40
DRL Training with Pastor Brett Boe | #12

DRL Training with Pastor Brett Boe | #12

Episode #12.  Hear our host, FLY Convention Coordinator Daniel Keinanen interview Spiritual Care Coordinator Pastor Brett Boe. Brett oversees all areas concerning our Dorm Room Leaders or DRL's. He will share things that will be very beneficial to our DRL's.

www.flyconvention.org

flycc@aflc.org

May 09, 202328:44
Make the Most of FLY | #11

Make the Most of FLY | #11

Episode #11.  Hear from our hosts FLY Convention Coordinator Daniel Keinanen and Presidential Ministry Associate Rev. Dr. Jason Holt give you insights and tips to make the most out of the FLY Convention week.  Hear about things that are less known, hidden gems around the YMCA campus, and tricks to get the most out of your week.

www.flyconvention.org

flycc@aflc.org

Apr 25, 202324:37
Behind the Scenes of FLY | #10

Behind the Scenes of FLY | #10

Episode #10.  Host FLY Convention Coordinator Daniel Keinanen and former National Youth Director and current Presidential Ministry Associate Dr. Rev. Jason Holt give you a behind the scenes look at the FLY Convention.  Get a glimpse of the nuts and bolts of FLY.

www.flyconvention.org

flycc@aflc.org

Apr 11, 202325:04
President Hjermstad joins the Podcast | #9

President Hjermstad joins the Podcast | #9

Episode #9 of the FLY Convention® Podcast.  Host and FLY Convention Coordinator Daniel Keinanen visits with AFLC President Pastor Micah Hjermstad.  He'll share his presidential thoughts about the FLY Convention, and how local congregations can be active with their teen, and how teens can be active in their local congregations.

Visit us at www.flyconvention.org

Contact us at flycc@aflc.org


2023 FLY Convention Song Playlists

Spotify: https://spotify.link/q4xBHp9X8xb

Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/7d8d701a0c7b44ae8d0d782061f2b335sune?ref=dm_sh_u7e0sRn7lMHduG6UtAjd1tP2B

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/fly-convention-songs/pl.u-V9D7mqKfBjLKDJ


Mar 21, 202324:09
FLY Speaker Micah Hjermstad joins the Podcast | #8

FLY Speaker Micah Hjermstad joins the Podcast | #8

Episode #8 of the FLY Convention® Podcast.  Host and FLY Convention Coordinator Daniel Keinanen visits with 2023 FLY Convention Wednesday Night Speaker, Pastor Micah Hjermstad.  He'll give us a preview of what he'll be talking about, as well as his history with FLY.

Visit us at www.flyconvention.org

Contact us at flycc@aflc.org

Mar 07, 202324:31
Wade Mobley Testimony - Part 2 | #7

Wade Mobley Testimony - Part 2 | #7

Episode #7 of the FLY Convention® Podcast.  Host Daniel Keinanen concludes his visit with Dr. Wade Mobley, who is the President of Free Lutheran Bible College and Seminary.  Wade met Jesus at the FLY Convention way back when, and he will share his testimony about that.  This is part two of two.  Hear the first part on Episode #6.

Visit us at www.flyconvention.org

Contact us at flycc@aflc.org

Feb 21, 202320:36
Wade Mobley Shares His Testimony - Part 1 | #6

Wade Mobley Shares His Testimony - Part 1 | #6

Episode #6 of the FLY Convention® Podcast.  Host Daniel Keinanen takes time to visit with Dr. Wade Mobley, who is the President of Free Lutheran Bible College and Seminary.  Wade met Jesus at the FLY Convention way back when, and he will share his testimony about that.  This is part one of two.

Visit us at www.flyconvention.org

Contact us at flycc@aflc.org

Feb 07, 202322:03
Aaron Huglen Testimony part 2 | #5

Aaron Huglen Testimony part 2 | #5

Part 2 of University of Minnesota Hockey player Aaron Huglen's testimony.  FLY Convention® Coordinator and Podcast host finishes interviewing Aaron.  Listen to episode #4 to hear the first part of Aaron's testimony.

Jan 24, 202319:26
Aaron Huglen joins the Podcast | #4

Aaron Huglen joins the Podcast | #4

Episode number 4 of the FLY Convention® Podcast.  FLY Convention Coordinator and Host Daniel interviews Aaron Huglen.  Aaron plays Division 1 college hockey at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.  Aaron shared his testimony on stage at FLY 2019.  Hear Aaron's testimony and be encourage of what God has been doing in his life.

Jan 10, 202318:35
"Restored" | #3

"Restored" | #3

Merry Christmas!  Host and FLY Convention Coordinator Daniel Keinanen visits with 2023 FLY Committee President Pastor Gideon Johnson.  Gideon will share more about the theme Restored, and how that came to be the theme for 2023.  They will share about the challenge Covid brought in 2021, and the hard decision that was made.  Hear about our Evening Speakers, Workshop Leaders, and Bible Study Teacher.

Dec 13, 202223:39
The History of FLY | #2

The History of FLY | #2

When did the Free Lutheran Youth Convention begin?  Where has it been held?  Hear our hosts share some FLY history, and some memories from recent Conventions.

Nov 08, 202220:46
The FLY Convention® Podcast WHY | #1

The FLY Convention® Podcast WHY | #1

Episode 1.  Hear the purpose behind the FLY Convention® Podcast.  We'll share goals and vision for the podcast.

Oct 11, 202217:32
FLY Convention® Podcast Preview

FLY Convention® Podcast Preview

Get a glimpse into the FLY Convention Podcast.

Sep 22, 202201:01