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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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.”

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Greetings and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. To begin this episode, “God With Us,” I share Matthew 1:23, which is the Scripture verse my dad reflects on: Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel, which means, God with us.

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

O Come, O Come Immanuel

1 O come, O come, Immanuel, and ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!

2 O come, thou Rod of Jesse, free thine own from Satan’s tyranny; from depths of hell thy people save, and give them victory o’er the grave. Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!

3 O come, thou Key of David, come, and open wide our heavenly home; make safe the way that leads on high, and close the path to misery. Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!

O Come, O Come Immanuel - Accompaniment from Worship Service Resources - ASIN: B00D46AX7C; sung by Theodore Jander.

Podcast music, Stille Nacht, arranged and orchestrated by Theodore Jander.

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Well met and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. This installment’s JBNS devotional focuses on Luke 2:7. So, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence with “Silent Night.”

Luke 2:7: And she gave birth to her firstborn son, wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

Silent Night Verse 1: Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin mother and child. Holy Infant, so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace.

Verse 2: Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight; Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing, Alleluia! Christ, the Savior, is born! Christ, the Savior, is born!

Verse 3: Silent night, holy night! Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.

Podcast music, Stille Nacht, edited and orchestrated by Theodore Jander.

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Hello and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. To begin this episode, “The Gift of Christmas Peace,” I share Micah 5:5a, which comes from the Scripture passage my dad reflects on, that being Micah 5:2-5a: He shall be shalom.

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

Podcast music, Comfort, Comfort Ye My People, edited and orchestrated by Theodore Jander.

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Greetings and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. This installment’s JBNS devotional focuses on Joshua 22:5. So, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence with “Hold Fast.”

Joshua 22:5: But be diligent to observe the commandment and the instruction Moses the servant of the Lord charged you: to love the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways, to keep his commandments, to hold fast to him, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.

dâbaq (דבק): Hebrew for holds fast or clings to and pronounced: daw-bak'

Podcast music, Comfort, Comfort Ye My People, edited and orchestrated by Theodore Jander.

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Well met and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. To begin this episode, “Rejoice in the Lord Always,” I share Zephaniah 3:17, which comes from the Scripture passage my dad reflects on, that being Zephaniah 3:14-20: The Lord your God, who is in your midst, is mighty, he will save; he will rejoice over you with joyfulness. God will quiet you through his love; he will exult over you with joyful singing.

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

Podcast music, Comfort, Comfort Ye My People, edited and orchestrated by Theodore Jander.

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