The Life Challenges Podcast
Join Christian Life Resources as we discuss biblical perspectives on modern-day issues.
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Meet the Hosts
Rev. Robert Fleischmann
Rev. Robert Fleischmann has been the National Director of Christian Life Resources since 1988. He is adjunct to Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary where he teaches a pastoral approach to eldercare and related life issues. He teaches an online Master’s certificate course at Concordia University on Bioethics and Biotechnology. He speaks throughout North America on the Biblical approach to various life and family issues and counsels people with God’s Word in correct decision-making.
Rev. Jeffrey L. Samelson
Rev. Samelson’s role at CLR includes establishing opportunities for Christian service and equipping Christians affected by the erosion of life and family values. Applying the truth of God’s Word on pertinent life and family issues, his responsibilities will include a regular schedule of preaching engagements, education on the broader scope of the CLR ministry, monitoring of life issues, and leadership as a contact for the affiliate organizations of CLR. Rev. Samelson’s service continues a long family involvement: his father was one of the founding members of the first affiliate of Christian Life Resources. Rev. Samelson resides with his wife, Charlene, in Grafton, WI.
Mrs. Christa Potratz
Christa Potratz is a volunteer for Christian Life Resources and helps host The Life Challenges Podcast. She received a bachelor’s degree in biology from Wisconsin Lutheran College and a master’s in public health from The University of Texas School of Public Health. Christa has worked as a project director on several research projects but now stays at home with her four young kids in Germantown, WI. In her free time, Christa likes to read, play games, and sew.
Newest Episode:
Episode 6: Being Me!
October 19, 2021
What does it mean to be human? When we understand our human nature, we can value God’s gift of life even more.
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Episode 5: How to Value the Gift of Life
October 12, 2021
Join us as we look at the value placed on human life and discuss practical ways we as individuals and congregations can show love to God’s greatest creation.
Episode 4: My Body My Choice
October 5, 2021
Let’s look at one of the most popular phrases in the abortion movement. We will take a closer look at establishing common ground, how to talk to pro-choice Christians, and what the Bible says about bodily autonomy.
Episode 3: The Modern Day Pro-Life Movement
September 28, 2021
Join us as we take a look at the pro-life movement. We’ll touch a little on the past and talk about how we got to where we are today.
Episode 2: Christians and Activism
September 21, 2021
Let’s explore what it means for a Christian to be active in the government. Bob and Jeff will navigate us through important concepts and things to remember when it comes to Christians and activism.
Episode 1: Why are life issues important to Christians?
September 14, 2021
Listen to find out why life matters to Christians and how we can start conversations with others about the importance of life.
Introduction: Welcome to the podcast!
September 3, 2021
Take a minute and learn about this new podcast from Christian Life Resources!