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The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge is celebrating its seventh anniversary and 365th episode — on the same day.   Riffing off an idea first presented by author Heidi Goehmann, Sarah, Erin, and Rachel each present a range of seven-layer items — one food dish each, plus other assorted Lutheran Lady-related artifacts.   From Erin’s loaf-pan lasagna to Sarah’s seven-levels of godparenting to Rachel’s seven-layer nightstand bookstack and more, the Ladies show that, seven years in, they’ve only begun to scratch the surface of what’s possible.   Erin's Seven Layer Loaf Pan Lasagna  2 generous servings  1 - 1.25 cups canned crushed tomatoes  1 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/8-inch ribbons  Baby spinach- "some"  .5 cup whole milk ricotta cheese  .5 cup cottage cheese (or just use 1 cup of either ricotta or cottage cheese)  .25 c parmesan cheese, plus more for finishing  1 egg  2 T basil pesto  Fresh basil leaves- "a small handful"  .25 t garlic powder  Half a small lemon, zested   4 dried lasagna noodles, or enough to fill your loaf pan  1.25 cups shredded cheesy cheese  salt & pepper   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease your loaf pan.   In a small bowl, whisk together the whole egg, ricotta, cottage cheese, parmesan, pesto, garlic powder, lemon zest, and a good grind of  black pepper.   Assembly Instructions:  Spread everything evenly, and always make sure the noodle is FULLY covered.  Base layer: ~1/4 cup of tomato sauce (bottom of the pan)  Layer 1: Lasagna noodle  Layer 2: a quarter of the ricotta-pesto filling  Layer 3: Zucchini slices. Light sprinkle of salt & pepper.  Layer 4: Baby spinach leaves, just to cover.  Layer 5: A light layer of shredded cheese.  Layer 6:  ~1/4 c of tomato sauce.  Repeat layers 1-6 twice more. That will bring you to three lasagna noodle layers.  Before placing the fourth and final noodle, spread out the basil leaves (the seventh layer!!). Then cover with the last noodle and spread the remaining ricotta-pesto filling over the top. Make sure no bare noodle remains. Top with a generous portion of shredded cheese and sprinkle on some parmesan as well.  Cover the pan with foil. Give it enough space so that the foil doesn't touch the cheese.  Bake for 45 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for 12-15 minutes more, until browned and bubbling.   Let the lasagna rest undisturbed on the counter for 15-20 minutes before slicing.  Notes:   If the cheese isn't browning at the end, amp up the heat to 425°F for a few more minutes.  Make sure the assembled, unbaked lasagna doesn't exceed the height of the loaf pan. You don't want it to bubble over, and you don't want the cheese to stick to the foil.  Resting is important so the lasagna can "set". This allows you to serve a slice that holds together. It also allows it to be less molten and will be less likely to burn the roof of your mouth.  If I wanted to scale this recipe, I would probably double it for an 8x8 or 9x9 casserole dish. And either triple or quadruple it for a 9x13. I would start by laying out dry noodles in the pan and seeing how many fit in a single layer. I would also increase the baking time to 60 minutes covered and then continue uncovered until browned and bubbling. Emalie and Rachel’s Seven-Layer Earth Cake  Layer 1: Oreo/butter crumb crust — the bedrock  Layer 2: Gummy worms — the wildlife  Layer 3: Chocolate ganache — the subsoil  Layer 4: Chocolate cake — the topsoil  Layer 5: Green frosting — the grass  Layer 6: White frosting — the clouds  Layer 7: Rainbow candy ribbons — the rainbows  Sarah's Yemeni Coffee Seven-Layer Cookie Bar   6oz super fine almond flour * 20g super fine ground coffee 1/3 tsp salt 1/3 tsp cardamom 1/3 tsp ginger 3Tbs Maple syrup 1Tbs Olive oil  The easy method: Mix all ingredients EXCEPT coffee until very thick (playdough consistency). If too wet, add more flour. If too thick, add more maple syrup.  Split dough in half.   Mix 20g super fine coffee ground into one half. Add more maple syrup if it becomes too dry. Split the coffee layer into 3 balls and the spicy layer into 4 balls. Roll each ball into similar sized shapes.   Alternate in SEVEN layers spice/coffee/spice/coffee/spice/coffee/spice. Cut into small rectangles. Bake on convention (quick bake) at 400/375 for 12 minutes, rotating for another 5 minutes.  Bars are done when almond flour begins to brown.  * Different almond flours absorb different amounts of liquid. May need to edit amounts to get the right consistency. Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at [email protected].

In this Adventures in Lutheranism conversation, Rachel shares the story of her return as interim managing editor to The Lutheran Witness magazine after a 7-year hiatus.   Following a personal account of her recent professional transition, the discussion broadens out into the history of the LCMS's flagship magazine (in print since 1882!); a list of reasons why print is not, in fact, dead; and four ways in which Ladies' Lounge listeners can take part in this adventure themselves.   To learn more about or connect with The Lutheran Witness, you can:  Read articles on the website.   Subscribe to the print magazine.   Connect on Facebook.   Sign up for LW's monthly newsletter.   Write a letter to the editor.   Check out the LW podcast.  Read recent letters from Rachel and Pastor Harrison.   Submit an article query.  Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at [email protected].

Class is back in session, as Sarah continues her diaconal studies at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis!      In this episode, Sarah reviews material covered in her fourth class in Concordia Seminary's Online Deaconess Studies curriculum: Creedal Themes. This course examines in depth the church's ancient creeds, with a special focus on the Nicene Creed.   Rather than simply lecturing, though, Sarah has other, more interactive plans for her cohosts: "You are both well-catechized Lutherans," she tells Erin and Rachel early on, "so I want to walk through the creed with you and ask you a bunch of questions!"  Do you know the answers to Sarah's creedal questions? Review familiar concepts — and maybe even learn a few new ones — in this faith-forming (and faith-strengthening) conversation.   Resources referenced include:   The Book of Concord - Concordia Publishing House  Called to Believe, Teach & Confess - Concordia Publishing House  FLAME – 3 Genera Lyrics | Genius Lyrics  Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at [email protected].

What does curiosity have to do with effective leadership?   Following up on her earlier Leading Ladies conversation, former co-host and regular guest Bri Gerzervske returns to the Lounge to discuss a key item on her list of Oddball Leadership values: curiosity.   When leaders at all levels of the org chart embrace curiosity, says Bri, they are less likely to act impulsively and more likely to nurture a work environment in which everyone is free to speak and listen, learn, grow and collaborate for the sake of their shared mission.   Learn more about being an Oddball Leader or subscribe for more of Bri's leadership insights at Oddball Leadership, or connect with her on LinkedIn.   Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at [email protected].

Were women in the past completely uneducated — or worse, cruelly denied any meaningful opportunity to receive an education by their parents and society at large? Some modern scholars say so, but in this "back-to-school" edition of Rachel's Trivia Challenge, the Lutheran Ladies are revisiting key literary sources as they not only explore the history of women's education but also investigate whether the prevailing narrative of our day is truly just to those who came before us.   With questions drawn from Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte, and other notable authors writing in and about their own times, this quiz will tickle the minds of literary mavens and education enthusiasts alike — even though, in the end, it may raise as many questions as it answers.   Sources referenced in this episode include ...  Gender in Cultural History: Gender and Education  Luther on education: arnold__lut_33_3.pdf  Martin Luther and female education. - Free Online Library  Martin Luther: A Sermon on Keeping Children in School (1530)  William Shakespeare, Much Ado about Nothing  Phillis Wheatley | The Poetry Foundation  Poems, by Phillis Wheatley   The Old Deluder Satan Act: deluder.html  Quote by Jane Austen: “It is amazing to me," said Bingley, "How young ...”  Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice; Mansfield Park   Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre  Social History of American Education | Education | Research Starters | EBSCO Research  The story of female education in the US: from illiterate to top of the class | World Economic Forum  ERIC - ED119389 - A History of Compulsory Education Laws. Fastback Series, No. 75. Bicentennial Series., 1976  Betty Smith, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn  John Dewey Quotes About Education | A-Z Quotes  Rosa Young - Wikipedia  Civil Rights Division | Sex Discrimination  Women Continue To Outpace Men In College Enrollment And Graduation  Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at [email protected].

Lutherans sometimes have a reputation for being boring and “vanilla” — but is this stereotype always justified? Sarah’s putting it to the test with this week’s all-new Adventure in Lutheranism: LERT Basic and Chainsaw Training!  Lutheran Early Response Teams are groups of volunteers specially trained by LCMS Disaster Response to serve in afflicted areas following a natural disaster. Sometimes that means praying with and for people; sometimes it means mucking out flooded homes — and sometimes (as Sarah found out when she recently attended a certification training session at her home church) it means wielding chainsaws to clear fallen trees and brush.   Click to learn more about LCMS Disaster Response or find out how you can support or volunteer with a Lutheran Early Response Team near you.     Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at [email protected].

According to Lutheran Service Book, the commemoration of St. Monica falls on August 27 each year. To give you enough time to source ingredients for Erin's delicious St. Monica Buns, we're sharing this episode from August 2024 to inspire your ideas for a St. Monica Day Party! Who exactly is St. Monica? How does one celebrate her? To answer these questions (and more), the Party Planning Committee is back!   Monica, mother of St. Augustine of Hippo, is remembered today as an example of faith, patience, and godliness in the face of complicated family relationships.   In this episode, Rachel briefly tells Monica’s inspiring life story before suggesting an appropriate menu and party plan befitting the saint’s fabled austerity — featuring vegetable porridge, bread, water, loud weeping, and all-night prayer vigils. Thankfully, Erin and Sarah intervene with a much more festive set of ideas, including Erin’s original recipe for St. Monica buns (see below) and Sarah’s home-grown party games: pin the collect on the saint, “Aqueducts and Leviathans” (a fun “Shoots and Ladders” spinoff), and, of course, a hymn sing. St. Monica’s Buns Recipe by Erin Alter Makes 12 buns (can easily be doubled)  Dough  ½ c (117 ml) milk, any kind, lightly warmed 1 ¼ t (½ packet) instant yeast  2 T (25 g) granulated sugar  ¾ t salt   1 large egg  4 T (57 g) butter, softened  1 ¾ c (227 g) flour   Filling  3 T packed brown sugar  ¼- ½ t cinnamon  Scant 1/8 t ground ginger  Good pinch of salt  2 peaches, pitted and diced   Garnish  Milk  Turbinado sugar  Directions Whisk together warm milk, yeast, sugar, and salt a large bowl. Whisk in eggs. Add softened butter, chunked up. Use Danish dough whisk to incorporate flour. Stir vigorously for the duration of one of your favorite songs (ideally 4-6 minutes; the song will help it go faster). The dough will be smooth but still extremely sticky. This is proper.   Transfer the whole mess into an oiled bowl big enough to hold it when doubled. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, and from here there are two possible schedules:  Method 1: Let the dough rise at room temperature until it just shy of doubles, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Transfer dough to the fridge to chill for at least 1 hour and up to 2 days. It is impossible to work with this dough when still at room temperature; don’t even try.  Method 2: Let the dough rise in the fridge a minimum of 8 hours, and up to 2 days. It will be just about doubled when it comes out.  From this point, you are now back on the same track, regardless of your rising method. Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease a muffin tin. Combine brown sugar, spices, and salt. Mix in the diced peaches. Set aside to get juicy.  On a well-floured counter, divide the dough in quarters, and then divide each quarter into 3 pieces, so you have 12 pieces of dough.   Roll each piece of dough into a ball. On a well-floured counter, use a rolling pin to flatten it out into a circle, ~ 4 inches wide. Add flour as needed to keep it from sticking. Work fairly quickly, so the dough doesn’t get too warm.   Holding the circle of dough in your palm, add two heaping spoonful’s of the peaches to the center. Gather the edges of the dough up around the sides, forming a little nest. Nestle the nest into the muffin tin and repeat. If you have extra peaches at the end, you can see if there are any buns that you could scoop a little more into.   Brush the dough edges with a little milk and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.  Bake for 16-18 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool at least 5 minutes before removing from the muffin tin and serving.  Optional: Serve with crème fraiche.    Note: If you add extra peaches to a bun, don’t let the peaches heap up over the dough much at all. If you do, they will probably overflow in the oven and you will have delicious buns that are very, very sticky to eat and an extremely messy pan to clean. And non-overflowed buns are just as delicious, and much more pleasant to eat.     Crème Fraiche  Combine 1 c heavy whipping cream with 1 heaping T sour cream in a container with a tight fitting lid. Shake for 15 seconds (don’t turn this to butter!). Leave it on the counter for 24 hours, covered. Stir it 2-3 times during that time. It will become thickened (similar to yogurt, but not nearly as thick as Greek yogurt) and delicious. Note: If your kitchen is too cold, it won’t thicken.   Resources referenced:  Accounts of St. Monica:  St Monica – The Patron Saint of Alcoholics & Mothers! (bishoysblog.com)  St. Monica – Saints & Angels – Catholic Online  Saint Monica – Wikipedia  Recipe for Roman puls porridge:  Romans in Britain – Recipe for Puls Fabata (Fava bean porridge) (romanobritain.org)  Recipe for Roman bread:  How to make Roman bread: a Roman bread recipe (vita-romae.com)  Aqueducts and Leviathans! Want to play a fun game of Aqueducts and Leviathans? Download the PDF Aqueducts and Leviathans Board Game here! Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at [email protected].

Expanding on their recent Lutheran Ladies’ Book Club discussion, the Ladies welcome author Ryan Tinetti to the Lounge to unpack themes from his book The Quiet Ambition: Scripture’s Surprising Antidote to Our Restless Lives.   What is “the quiet ambition”?  How and why did Tinetti write an entire book on two overlooked little verses in the New Testament (1 Thess. 4:11–12)? Can the Apostle Paul’s insights, rightly understood, help us thwart the “quiet desperation” endemic to our times and reorient our lives more fully around God’s love for us in Christ Jesus? And what do speeding tickets, hunting seasons, lawn mowing, and baking bread have to do with it all?   The Rev. Dr. Ryan P. Tinetti is assistant professor of practical theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.  He is the author of Preaching by Heart (Cascade Press, 2021) and The Quiet Ambition (Intervarsity Press, 2025). Watch for his article on Scripture memorization (cowritten with his wife, Anne) in the September issue of The Lutheran Witness.  Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at [email protected].

It’s time for another Adventure in Lutheranism — and this time, the Ladies are cutting to the very heart of the Christian’s daily life.   In this episode, Sarah reports on her quest to read the Bible straight through for the first time in her life.  Along the way, she also talks through a range of practical questions she’s had to answer in her first 187 days of consecutive Bible reading, including:  What time of day is best for building a routine around the Word?  Is a one- or two-year Bible reading plan better for beginners?   Is it easier to establish a daily practice using a print, digital, app, or audio edition?   Does journaling make it easier or harder to commit to a daily reading plan?   How can one remain faithful during a busy season of travel and other disruptive commitments?   Throughout, Sarah offers generous encouragement to listeners to start or maintain their own Bible reading plans as she shares the many positive benefits that this spiritually enriching daily discipline has already had in her own life.  Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at [email protected].

In this book club recap conversation, Sarah, Erin, and Rachel talk through themes and ideas in Ryan P. Tinetti’s new book The Quiet Ambition: Scripture’s Surprising Antidote to Our Restless Lives.   Where do we see examples of quiet desperation — whether it manifests itself as restlessness or resignation — in our own lives, as well as in our families, churches, and communities? What is “the quiet ambition” Paul speaks of in 1 Thessalonians. What does it look like for Christians to be “quietly ambitious” in the real world? What practical steps can we take to let go of our “blasphemous anxiety” and learn to live quietly in our Savior’s grace?   At the end of the episode, Rachel reveals the Ladies’ Reformation Read for 2026: Martin Luther’s The Smalcald Articles.   Read The Smalcald Articles online for free.  Order a standalone hard copy from CPH.   Check out Robert Kolb’s new book, The Smalcald Articles as Martin Luther's Framework for Witness to Fellow Christians.  Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at [email protected].

It’s time for the triennial LCMS Synod Convention — held this year in Phoenix, Arizona, from July 18–23 under the theme “Christ Is Risen Indeed.”   Are you curious about what actually happens before and during a Synod Convention? About how an idea becomes an overture? How an overture becomes a resolution? How a resolution is discussed and voted on by the Synod in convention?   If so, take heart. Former co-host and regular guest Bri Gerzevske shares your curiosity, and in this installment of Bri’s Radio Theatre, she explains just how the LCMS convention process works in “The Ballad of Four-Dash-Five-Seven,” a hilarious homage to Schoolhouse Rock’s classic ditty “I’m Just a Bill.”  Bri Gerzevske is a fellow Lutheran lady, an LCMS pastor’s wife, and a certified fundraising executive (CFRE) currently working as Director of Managed Contributor Care with LCMS Mission Advancement. She’s also the Founder and Oddball-in-Chief mastermind behind Oddball Leadership, “a leadership philosophy for those who disrupt the c-suite with belonging, gratitude, curiosity and joy.” Follow her on LinkedIn or check out oddballleadership.com.  Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at [email protected].

In this Kitchen Table Talk episode, the Ladies are joined by the Rev. Dr. Quintin Cundiff for a conversation on biblical manhood, “toxic masculinity,” and the ongoing “crisis of masculinity.”    What does Scripture say about what it means to be a man? How does culture agree with or fight against what Scripture says? What specific challenges and crises face men in America today — Lutheran men in particular?  How do these challenges compare with those facing men in the rest of the world? What do men most need in order to thrive as men, and how can Lutheran women contribute to their thriving?    The Rev. Dr. Quintin Cundiff serves as director of church planting for the LCMS Office of National Mission. A former missionary to Riga, Latvia, where he taught at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia’s Luther Academy, he recently authored the article “Male Friendship in the Care of Souls” for SEELSORGER.   Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at [email protected].

In May 2025, Rachel dared to ask a big question that turned out to be unexpectedly popular: Should I line dry my clothes?  As we take an Independence Day holiday, we revisit this surprisingly popular episode. Beginning with a quick survey of the history of laundry drying techniques and traditions, Rachel then looks how and why American housewives made the transition from “drying greens” and clotheslines to gas or electric tumble dryers — and how the “right-to-dry” movement in the 2000s and 2010s marked a resurgence in popularity for the humble, affordable, counter-cultural, and even occasionally illegal clothesline.   Resources referenced in this episode include:   Old and Interesting: History of Laundry  Ronald Reagan ” Live Better Electrically” comercial de “GE Theatre”  “Live Better Electrically” commercial from “GE Theatre” (1950s)  Organic Housekeeping: In Which the Non-Toxic Avenger Shows You How to … – Ellen Sandbeck – Google Books  Clothes line – Wikipedia  Drying for Freedom – Drying For Freedom Official Trailer 1 | IMDb  Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at [email protected].

Most of the time, The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge exists exclusively in podcast format. But every once in a blue moon, KFUO Radio welcomes the Lutheran Ladies to its studio for an on-air broadcast.   In this repackaging of their recent 2026 Sharathon live broadcast, Rachel quizzes Sarah and Erin to find out what they know about famous Lutheran women, favorite Lutheran potluck dishes, and key ideas in Luther’s Small Catechism.   But this is no ordinary edition of Rachel’s Trivia Challenge — oh, no. This trivia comes with a (hilarious) AI twist ...  Resources referenced in this episode include:   Faithful Women of the Reformation - Lutheran Reformation  Ursula von Münsterberg - The Canadian Lutheran  Letter from Ursula von Münsterberg  Hot dish heaven – The Lutheran Witness  Correction: Throughout this episode, Rachel repeatedly (erroneously) refers to “Google Copilot.” The AI-enhanced search engine she actually used in her research was Microsoft Copilot.  Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at [email protected].

Earlier this week, The Wall Street Journal (in its article “Everyone in Trump’s Cabinet Is Eating Sauerkraut”) reported without irony that “JD Vance, RFK Jr. and other officials swear by a diet of grass-fed meat and fermented foods.”   What better time for Erin to resume her multi-part series on “Fermented Fun” with an episode exploring everyone’s favorite fermented baked goods: sourdough bread and all its many close cousins (sourdough pizza, sourdough pancakes, sourdough crackers, sourdough Dutch babies ... the list goes on ...)?   In this episode, the Ladies share their past and present experience with their “pet” sourdough starters and explore a few of the many uses for this versatile and nigh-on-miraculous ingredient.   Referenced in this episode:  Amish Friendship Bread Recipe, Starter Recipe & Gifting Printable  The Friendship Bread Project: Can Baking Promote Unity In A Divided World? (NPR) Erin's Sourdough Pizza Dough Calculator - Download the Excel sheet here Erin's Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe - Download the Word Recipe here Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at [email protected].