Grace Period
Welcome to our laid-back Christ Lutheran podcast, where we chat about faith, real life, and all the messy, beautiful moments in between. Think of it like sitting down with friends over a drink—sharing stories, asking big questions, laughing at ourselves, and leaning into God’s grace as we sort out what it means to follow Jesus in the everyday. No sermons, no pressure—just honest conversation, a little humor, and plenty of room for wonder. This podcast is brought to you by Christ Lutheran Church of Visalia, California.
Episodes
31 episodes
27 Years at Christ Lutheran: Patty Endres
After 27 years as the Office Manager, Patty Endres is getting ready to say goodbye to Christ Lutheran Church.On this episode of Grace Period, we sit down with Patty to look back on nearly three decades of ministry, memories, chang...
The Story Behind the Numbers
Our Vocation Series continues!This week, Josh and Noel sit down with Mary Mathias-Wiseman, CLC’s Director of Finance, for a conversation that goes far beyond numbers.Mary really opened up to us, sharing her life story, the journey...
No Shame No Pretending
This week, we begin with an unusual collection of national holidays and a few unbelievable headlines from the past week.Then we talk about accepting the people God created us to be and releasing the pressure we place on ourselves. What h...
Making Room for It All
A little bit of everything on this week’s Grace Period.Josh and Noel catch up on life and talk about finding balance—not by trying to feel happy all the time, but by making space for all the emotions that come with being human.We ...
From Family Camp to First Period
Summer is winding down, school is back, and we have plenty to talk about!Josh Nauman joins Noel Thompson as they ook back at another great CLC Family Camp at San Simeon—the memories, the laughs, what makes the weekend so special, ...
The Magic of Family Camp
With CLC Family Camp coming up this weekend, it felt like the perfect time for this conversation!This week on Grace Period, I'm joined by Frankie Hartman. Our families have spent many summers camping together, so we ...
The Summer Catch-Up
It's been nearly seven weeks since our last episode of Grace Period, and we can't wait to catch up.This summer has been full of incredible moments at Christ Lutheran Church—from Summer Adventure Camp to our high school servant t...
From Camper to Leader
This week, we're joined by two incredible student leaders, Frankie Hartman and Makayla Fleming, from our Summer Adventure Camp. What makes their story so special? They once sat in the same seats as campers and are now helping lead the next gene...
The Youth Group Generation
This week, Noel Thompson is joined by friend Ashley Irvine for a conversation that is equal parts nostalgic, honest, and healing.Together, they look back on growing up in youth groups during the early 2000s—a time of purity r...
Holy Chaos
This week on Grace Period, Josh Nauman is back alongside Noel Thompson as we welcome special guest Isaiah Salvador for a conversation about Pentecost, closing chapters, graduations, and the chaos of this time of year.As school years end ...
The Member Series: Mike Jorgenson
We’re launching a brand new series called Member Series — conversations focused on getting to know the incredible people who make up Christ Lutheran Church.In this episode, I sit down with CLC member Mike Jorgenson. M...
Inside the World of MAT: A conversation with Michael Lingenfelter.
This week, we sit down with Christ Lutheran Church member Michael Lingenfelter for a conversation about his journey to becoming an MAT practitioner and the important work he does helping people in recovery.Michael brings clarity to what ...
Grace on the Highway
This week, we talk with Nathan Howard, a California Highway Patrol officer (and CLC alum), about the realities of the job—what it demands, what it takes, and what it can cost. From everyday calls to high-stakes moments, this conversation gives ...
They Walked In… So We Hit Record
This episode wasn’t planned at all—it started with Molly and her friend Ryley walking into my office joking about recording a podcast… and then we actually did it.Molly returns for her second appearance, and Ryley jumps on the mic for th...
The Breaking Point: How Burnout Sneaks Up on You
In this episode, “The Breaking Point: How Burnout Sneaks Up on You,” our co-host Josh Nauman leads the conversation into what happens when pushing through just… stops working. Not in some dramatic crash, but in the quieter, more familiar...
Between Two Homes: Leaving Minnesota, Finding Life in California
Leaving home sounds exciting…until you actually do it.In this episode, I sit down with a longtime friend who made a similar move—leaving Minnesota and building a new life here in California. We talk honestly about what that transition ha...
Can We Podcast Anywhere? (Six Flags Edition)
This episode is a bit of an experiment.We took the podcast out of the studio and into the chaos of Six Flags Magic Mountain to see what would happen. No perfect setup, no quiet room—just us, some mics, and plenty of background noise....
Holy Week
Holy Week is one of the most meaningful weeks in the Christian story—but it can also be one of the easiest to rush through.In this episode, Noel Thompson is joined by Josh Nauman as they slow things down and walk through what Holy Week a...
Faith, Family, and the Game
In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Treece and Bryson Johnson, two cousins whose lives are shaped by a shared love of sport and a strong family bond. Together, we explore how their relationship has grown both on and off the field—and how t...
Journeys That Shape Us
In this episode, we sit down with Pastor Sean Ewbank to talk about his recent trip to the Middle East and the powerful experiences that come from stepping outside your everyday world.Travel has a way of changing how we see things—our fai...
Between Passion and Burnout
Life can feel like a constant balancing act. Work, relationships, responsibilities, expectations—it’s easy to keep piling things on until something starts to tip. In this episode, we talk about the tension between having a full life and having ...
When Our Community Feels It
In this episode, we’re diving into something every community faces sooner or later—those moments when a big event, a conflict, or a story online ripples through a school, workplace, or town and suddenly everyone feels it. These moments can stir...
The Season of Lent.
In this upcoming episode, we step into the sacred season of Lent — forty days of repentance, reflection, and renewal. Beginning with Ash Wednesday and leading us to the cross on Good Friday, Lent invites us to slow down, take an honest look at ...