Hello and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. To begin this episode, “Mountaintop Experiences,” I share Matthew 17:5b, which comes from the Scripture passages my dad reflects on: “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”

Now, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence as my dad, Dr. Lou Jander, reflects on “Mountaintop Experiences.”

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Greetings and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. To begin this episode, “Mission: To Be Salt and Light,” I share Matthew 5:16, which comes from the Scripture passages my dad reflects on: “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”

Now, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence as my dad, Dr. Lou Jander, reflects on “Mission: To Be Salt and Light.”

Podcast music, A Lamp unto My Feet, composed by Theodore Jander.

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• Amazon - A Journey Begun Through Poetry and Inspirational Thoughts

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Well met and welcome back to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. First, I want to apologize to my listeners for the lack of new content during 2025. Because of a position change with my school gig, all my side hustles came to a halt. While the new role as principal at Atonement Lutheran School has been quite an adventure over the past year (that’s a story for another time), I’ve been wanting to return to connecting with everyone through the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast. However, in order for me to continue producing content and maintaining my sanity, my plan is to release one episode per week. I greatly appreciate your patience and support as the podcast shifts gears a little. All that being said, we now move into the main elements of this episode

This installment’s JBNS devotional and accompanying litany comes from the following Scripture verse:

John 1:5: And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness overtakes it not.

We begin with the devotional, followed by the litany. So, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence with “Shining Light.”

Podcast music, A Lamp unto My Feet, composed by Theodore Jander.

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• Amazon - A Journey Begun Through Poetry and Inspirational Thoughts

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