http://www.boldcafe.org/filebin/podcast/boldpodcast.xml 60 http://www.boldcafe.org en-us Women of the ELCA Stirring the Spirit Within Cafe Cafe is a free monthly on-line publication for young women who want to build Community, participate in Advocacy, strengthen Faith, and strive toward Enlightenment. Cafe is produced by Women of the ELCA Elizabeth McBride elizabeth.mcbride@elca.org Written by Megan Jones http://www.boldcafe.org Gratitude Do you practice gratitude? Mon, 2 July 2012 00:00:01 GMT Written by Megan Rohrer http://www.boldcafe.org What does it look like when faith meets action? Hear an inspiring story of advocacy What does it look like when faith meets action? Hear an inspiring story of advocacy Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:01 GMT Written by Rachel Bass-Guennewig http://www.boldcafe.org How can Scripture comfort new moms or moms-to-be? How can Scripture comfort new moms or moms-to-be? Thu, 11 May 2012 00:00:01 GMT Written by Sarah Rohde http://www.boldcafe.org Does the Bible teach us about the meaning of happiness? Does the Bible teach us about the meaning of happiness? Thu, 5 Apr 2012 00:00:01 GMT Written by Julia Seymour http://www.boldcafe.org There many bold women in the Bible--but sometimes we know of just a few. During the month of March, let us honor the bold women of the Bible. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:01 GMT Written by Kelly K. Faulstich http://www.boldcafe.org Celebrating what it means to be single. During the month of February, we are bombarded with advertisements about being a couple. Instead, this month, we will celebrate what it means to be single. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 00:00:01 GMT Written by Lydia McDermott, Susan Roy and Megan Jane Jones http://www.boldcafe.org Words in times of grief Words can bring healing after the sudden death of a loved one. Mon, 9 Jan 2012 00:00:01 GMT Written by Catherine Malotky and Joy McDonald Coltvet http://www.boldcafe.org Have yourself a messy little Christmas Its easy to go overboard during the holidays. How can we celebrate the true meaning of Christmas? Tues, 6 Dec 2011 00:00:01 GMT Written by Joy McDonald Coltvet http://www.boldcafe.org Giving when we feel like we don't have enough. The Bible features examples of what it means to give. How does that relate to us today? Tues, 8 Nov 2011 00:00:01 GMT Written by Erik Christensen http://www.boldcafe.org Bold friendships In the days of social networking, what does it mean to be a "friend?" Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:01 GMT Written by Angela T. Khabeb http://www.boldcafe.org The story of baptism Baptism Tue, 6 Sep 2011 00:00:01 GMT Written by Kelly K. Faulstich http://www.boldcafe.org Summer picnics can teach us about our faith. Picnics and faith Mon, 8 Aug 2011 00:00:01 GMT Written by Elizabeth Birkholz http://www.boldcafe.org We explore one of the words, "Rejoice!" in Women of the ELCA's 8th Triennial Gathering theme, "Renew. Respond. Rejoice!" Making time to rejoice. Tue, 5 July 2011 00:00:01 GMT College students from Valparaiso University http://www.boldcafe.org Pressure young adult women face to have a partner and be in a relationship Dating relationships Wed, 1 June 2011 00:00:01 GMT Julie Stecker http://www.boldcafe.org Life stage changes and faith Can faith help during life stage changes? Wed, 4 May 2011 00:00:01 GMT Sarah Scherschligt http://www.boldcafe.org Resurrection in relationships Have you experienced a resurrection in a relationship? Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:01 GMT Megan Torgerson http://www.boldcafe.org Creating balance during Lent How will you add balance to your life and relationships this Lent? Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:01 GMT Stephanie Anderson http://www.boldcafe.org A volunteer reflects on her service in South Africa In 2010, Stephanie Anderson worked as a volunteer for the year-long ELCA Young Adult in Global Mission program in South Africa. Mon, 7 Feb 2011 00:00:01 GMT Katie Brantner http://www.boldcafe.org Where do young adults belong? During transition, it is often hard to find a place where we belong. Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:01 GMT Jen Rude http://www.boldcafe.org An Ubuntu Christmas During Advent we wait. What are we waiting for? Wed, 8 Dec 2010 00:00:01 GMT Jessica Nipp http://www.boldcafe.org I am freaking out! How your faith combats anxiety How can faith help us to be less anxious? Mon, 1 Nov 2010 00:00:01 GMT Emily Williams Guffey http://www.boldcafe.org Are you judgmental? Jesus commands us not to judge one another. Wed, 6 Oct 2010 00:00:01 GMT Angie Buckely Lancaster http://www.boldcafe.org Do you know what it means to be in a healthy relationship? Healthy dating relationships Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:01 GMT Priscilla Austin http://www.boldcafe.org As we mature our relationship with our parents change. Relationships with parents Tue, 3 Aug 2010 00:00:01 GMT Julie Stecker http://www.boldcafe.org Pressure that young women face to find a partner Pressure to find a partner Thr, 8 July 2010 00:00:01 GMT Laura Johnson, Emilie Rommel Shimkus, Laura Jones http://www.boldcafe.org Prayer Prayers for real life Thr, 3 June 2010 00:00:01 GMT Amy Santoriello http://www.boldcafe.org Wisdom of women Wisdom of women Mon, 3 May 2010 00:00:01 GMT Kathryn Zurcher http://www.boldcafe.org Art and faith Art and faith Tues, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT Katharine English, Sarah Scherschligt, Laura Johnson http://www.boldcafe.org Fertility Fertility Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:01 GMT Jennifer Baker-Trinity, Sylvia Karlsson, Karris Golden, Laura Johnson, Susan Schneider, Laury Rinker http://www.boldcafe.org Relationships around food Food Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:01 GMT Tim Kuenzli, Phillip W. Martin Jr., and Michael Fick http://www.boldcafe.org Epiphany Epiphany Tue, 5 Jan 2010 00:00:01 GMT Erik Christensen http://www.boldcafe.org Advent is a time for active preparation Advent Thr, 3 Dec 2009 00:00:01 GMT Sarah Scherschligt http://www.boldcafe.org When you are betrayed by a friend, date, or partner, your faith in God and yourself is tested. Trust in relationships Mon, 5 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT Women of the ELCA http://www.boldcafe.org Three women in the military share the challenges of transitioning home. Returning from service Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT Kaitlin Nelson http://www.boldcafe.org Tales of transition to college, to global service, and parenthood. Transition Mon, 7 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT Diane Dardón http://www.boldcafe.org Are you bold enough to share your faith with new friends? Sharing faith Fri, 31 July 2009 00:00:01 GMT Christa von Zychlin http://www.boldcafe.org Can your friendships have a positive affect on your life? Friendship Wed, 24 June 2009 00:00:01 GMT Amber Leberman and Karris Golden http://www.boldcafe.org Two women reflect about how a trip changed their lives and shaped their faith. Travel diaries Wed, 1 May 2009 00:00:01 GMT Susan Greeley http://www.boldcafe.org Celebrate being grateful for God's gifts. Share with others. Even in tough economic times we can have a generous life. Wed, 1 May 2009 00:00:01 GMT Susan Schneider http://www.boldcafe.org Celebrate rebirth and resurrection through art Art creation and the celebration of new life. Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT Inez Torres Davis http://www.boldcafe.org Take time and make a sacred space for Lent Create your own sacred space to strengthen your spiritual life. Tue, 3 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT Dianha Ortega Ehreth http://www.boldcafe.org Celebrate you this Valentine's Day! Celebrate your relationship with yourself Sun, 8 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT Elizabeth Musselman http://www.boldcafe.org Bad habits are hard to break. Here are some ways to start off 2009 Bad habits Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:01 GMT Catherine Malotky http://www.boldcafe.org Have a spiritually rich Advent and Christmas without the extra wrapping. Christmas Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:01 GMT Tana Kjos http://www.boldcafe.org We have good news to share and we just need to start sharing our faith story Living a public faith Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:01 GMT Le Anne Clausen http://www.boldcafe.org An advocate shares her experience in peace work Peace making Thr, 9 Oct 2008 00:00:01 GMT Karris Golden http://www.boldcafe.org Heart health Heart health Fri, 5 Sep 2008 00:00:01 GMT Elizabeth Hunter http://www.boldcafe.org Bullies in the workplace Bullies in the workplace Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:01 GMT Sarah Scherschligt http://www.boldcafe.org Consumerism and faith Consumerism and faith Tue, 1 July 2008 00:00:01 GMT Betty Christiansen http://www.boldcafe.org Knitting and other ways to be an activist Knitting and other ways to be an activist Tue, 5 June 2008 00:00:01 GMT Kate Elliott http://www.boldcafe.org Wedding crashers Guests at a wedding Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:01 GMT Tamara Power-Drutis http://www.boldcafe.org Sustainable living Good stewardship of the earth Tue, 8 April 2008 00:00:01 GMT Karris Golden http://www.boldcafe.org Body appreciation and positive body talk Body image Tue, 4 March 2008 00:00:01 GMT Emily Davila http://www.boldcafe.org Be my fair trade-certified Valentine Fair trade Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:01 GMT Emilie Rommel http://www.boldcafe.org Who do I want to be right now? Vocation Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Clare La Plante, Amber Leberman and Rebecca Kasten http://www.boldcafe.org The gift of friendship The gift of friendship Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:01 GMT Debra K. Farrington http://www.boldcafe.org Growth after mourning Growth after mourning Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:01 GMT Emily Williams http://www.boldcafe.org Exploring different churches or denominations Exploring different churches or denominations Tue, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:01 GMT Melissa L. Stoller http://www.boldcafe.org Accept and promote blessings Accept and promote blessings Thr, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:01 GMT Molly M. Ginty http://www.boldcafe.org Addiction transfer among young women Addiction transfer among young women Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:01 GMT Annemarie Burke http://www.boldcafe.org Have you treated your spirit to a spa day? Have you treated your spirit to a spa day? Fri, 22 July 2007 00:00:01 GMT Kristen Glass http://www.boldcafe.org Do we extend meaningful invitations? Do we extend meaningful invitations? Fri, 08 June 2007 00:00:01 GMT Elizabeth Hunter http://www.boldcafe.org Does commercial sexual exploitation affect you? Does commercial sexual exploitation affect you? Mon, 07 May 2007 00:00:01 GMT Dawn D. Hansen http://www.boldcafe.org How does stress affect your relationship with God? How does stress affect your relationship with God? Tue, 03 Apr 2007 00:00:01 GMT Karris golden http://www.boldcafe.org Does your faith make a sound? Is it bold? Does your faith make a sound? Is it bold? Thr, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:01 GMT Emily Freeburg http://www.boldcafe.org Meet three bold peacemakers that are changing the lives of women around the world. Meet three bold peacemakers that are changing the lives of women around the world. Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:01 GMT the Rev. Laura Gentry http://www.boldcafe.org Are you living in true joy? Are you living in true joy? Tue, 02 Jan 2007 00:00:01 GMT Maryn Olson http://www.boldcafe.org HIV/AIDS affects all of us. What can you do? HIV/AIDS affects all of us. What can you do? Mon, 08 Dec 2006 00:00:01 GMT Emily Hansen http://www.boldcafe.org There is food insecurity and hunger in this country. Find out how to eradicate hunger and poverty in your own backyard. There is food insecurity and hunger in this country. Find out how to eradicate hunger and poverty in your own backyard. Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:00:01 GMT Amy Caiazza http://www.boldcafe.org Young women have a distinct, and different voice to contribute to the political conversation. Young women have a distinct, and different voice to contribute to the political conversation. Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:00:01 GMT Harriet Lerner http://www.boldcafe.org Anger is a powerful emotion. Sometimes we are socialized not to get angry, but that is not always easy or even healthy. Harriet Lerner is the author of The Dance of Anger. Anger is a powerful emotion. Sometimes we are socialized not to get angry, but that is not always easy or even healthy. Harriet Lerner is the author of The Dance of Anger. Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:00:01 GMT Quinn E. Gorges http://www.boldcafe.org On August 26, Women's Equality Day, we celebrate women's right to vote. But there is still plenty of work to be done 86 years later. The church has work to do, too. On August 26, Women's Equality Day, we celebrate women's right to vote. But there is still plenty of work to be done 86 years later. The church has work to do, too. Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:00:01 GMT Amber Leberman http://www.boldcafe.org Rumors and gossip are part of life. Sometimes it's hard to resist the urge to spread gossip, but we know the damage it can do. Take Mary Magdalene for example . . . . Rumors and gossip are part of life. Sometimes it's hard to resist the urge to spread gossip, but we know the damage it can do. Take Mary Magdalene for example . . . Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:00:01 GMT