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The Gospel Unplugged

Mount Olivet Lutheran Church

"The Gospel Unplugged" is your brief weekly dive into Mount Olivet"s scripture reading. Mount Olivet Lutheran Church is located in Minneapolis and Victoria, MN and is headed by Senior Pastor David Lose.

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00:10:10

Ready For Dinner? | Exodus: The Road to Freedom

The Gospel Unplugged ·

2025/10/29

This week, Pastor Lose and Pastor Olson Popp explore Exodus 12:1-14, the powerful story of Passover—a moment of liberation, promise, and deep remembrance. As we prepare for All Saints Sunday, you're invited to reflect on how God keeps promises across generations and how we a those who’ve gone before us.How does God keep his promises to you and to those you love?What's one memory of someone you have loved who is no longer here that will make All Saints Sunday special for you?Come celebrate

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00:16:05

Understandably Reluctant | Exodus: The Road to Freedom

The Gospel Unplugged ·

2025/10/22

Pastor Dixon and Pastor Lose discuss one of the most formative passages in the Old Testament, Exodus 3:1-15, The Divine Name Revealed. It is also Reformation Sunday, an opportunity to think about this formative story in today's world and in light of our theological heritage.What are you being called and sent to do simply because your are a child of God?When grace sets you free, what will you do?

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00:09:20

Not Very Good, But True | Exodus: The Road to Freedom

The Gospel Unplugged ·

2025/10/15

This week in our Exodus: The Road to Freedom series, we follow Moses as he flees from Pharaoh—and begins a journey that will change everything. Pastors Lose and Olson Popp take us into Exodus 2:11–15, 23–25, where anger, injustice, and divine compassion collide.What has angered you about how God’s people are treated in the world? How do you respond when you see suffering and injustice?How do you trust that God hears your cries and groans?

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00:08:49

Every Reason Not To | Exodus: The Road to Freedom

The Gospel Unplugged ·

2025/10/08

This week we’re diving into one of the most dramatic rescue stories in Scripture—Exodus 1:22–2:10. Pastor Freeman and Pastor Cieslik discuss the beginning of Moses’ journey, as God works through unexpected people and surprising circumstances to bring hope and new life.How does Moses’ story challenge your assumptions about how God works in the world?Has God ever turned a seemingly hopeless situation into something life-giving for you?

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00:10:07

Until Someone Forgets | Exodus: The Road to Freedom

The Gospel Unplugged ·

2025/10/01

Pastor Kalland and Pastor Cieslik are diving into the dramatic opening of Exodus 1:8-21, where a new pharaoh rises to power and fear begins to shape the future of God’s people. It’s a story of oppression, resistance, and unexpected courage. This ancient story has something powerful to say to us today—and we can’t wait to explore it with you.What do you do with your fear and anger?Who are the courageous people in your life?

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00:11:43

Eggs in the Esther Basket | Called for Good

The Gospel Unplugged ·

2025/09/24

As we wrap up our Stewardship series, Called for Good, Pastors Olson Popp and Cieslik dive into the powerful story of Esther—a woman called by God for a purpose that took courage, trust, and maybe even a little convincing. Esther’s story reminds us that God often works through unexpected people and moments—and that being “called for good” can look different for each of us.What have you been called to that took some convincing? How did God use you?Who are the people in your life who are leading you

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00:07:55

Not Moving to Florida | Called for Good

The Gospel Unplugged ·

2025/09/17

Pastor Cieslik and Pastor Lose discuss The Call of Abraham found in Genesis 12:1-5a as we continue our Stewardship series, Called for Good. Have there ever been moments in your life you've felt called by God? Empowering? Terrifying? Somewhere in-between? What difference does it make to know that when God calls you, God also equips you?

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00:10:02

The Call to Community | Called for Good

The Gospel Unplugged ·

2025/09/10

Pastor Lose and Pastor Freeman continue our Stewardship series, ""Called for Good,"" by diving into one of the most personal and moving moments in scripture: The Call of Peter from John 21:1-12a, 15-17. Picture this: breakfast on the beach with Jesus, a charcoal fire, and a life-changing conversation. Peter’s story reminds us that even after failure, God still calls us—calls us to love, to lead, and to care.How is God calling you to feed or care for others?What would your week

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00:10:20

The Temple In Transit | Rally Sunday!

The Gospel Unplugged ·

2025/09/03

This week, Pastor Lose and Pastor Dixon explore 1 Peter 2:4-10 as we prepare for Rally Sunday—and the return of meatballs! They dive into the striking image of Jesus as a ""living stone""—not carved to size or relocated to fit our plans, but the foundation we build our lives around, just as he is.What priorities that we're holding are we willing to lay aside? What commitments are we willing to lay aside to build our life around Jesus?What difference might it make in your

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00:09:14

They Can't Be Kept Down | Against All Odds

The Gospel Unplugged ·

2025/08/27

Pastors Freeman and Lose wrap up our summer series, Against All Odds: The Acts of the Apostles, with a powerful moment: Paul preaching in Rome, straight from Acts 28:23–31. Even after everything Paul’s been through, the Holy Spirit is still moving, still working, still opening doors--and is still on the move even now.Can you see places where the Holy Spirit has been at work in your life?If the Spirit promised you wouldn’t be hindered--that nothing would hold you back: What would you want to do? What

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00:10:07

Not the Cat Poster | Against All Odds

The Gospel Unplugged ·

2025/08/20

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00:10:41

There Are Idols Everywhere | Against All Odds

The Gospel Unplugged ·

2025/08/13

This week, Pastors Freeman and Lose take us to the heart of Athens in Acts 17:16–34 as we continue our Against All Odds: The Acts of the Apostles summer series. Paul steps into a city full of ideas, idols, and searching souls. In a place overflowing with competing truths, Paul dares to speak of a God who is both unknown and deeply near.What are today's idols you are tempted to put your trust in?How can we imagine that whatever we might be doing might be in service to God?

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00:10:45

From "They" to "We" | Against All Odds

The Gospel Unplugged ·

2025/08/06

"This week, Pastors Lose and Grangaard explore the story of Lydia in Acts 16:11–15—a powerful moment where hospitality, courage, and faith converge. Lydia’s open heart becomes a doorway for the gospel to take root in unexpected places and among unexpected people.When you're not in church, where do you find sacred space?Who have you been surprised to worship alongside? Who is the “they” that has become a “we”?"

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00:13:15

"Earn Your Own Pie" | Against All Odds

The Gospel Unplugged ·

2025/07/30

Who’s in and who’s out? God’s answer might surprise you. This week in Against All Odds: The Acts of the Apostles, Pastors Cieslik and Hammersten explore Peter’s vision and the mission to the Gentiles (Acts 11:1–18). This moment changed everything—and it still speaks today.Is there a group of people you think unworthy God’s love? Does hearing God's word that there is no distinction soften your heart?

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00:09:20

"That One Was A Hook Setter" | Against All Odds

The Gospel Unplugged ·

2025/07/23

Tabitha was known for her kindness, her craft, and the way she quietly changed lives. When she dies, the community is devastated—until Peter arrives and something miraculous happens. This week in Against All Odds: The Acts of the Apostles, Pastors Kalland and Lose explore this powerful story of restoration and hope—the raising of Tabitha (Acts 9:36–43). What gifts do you have that make a difference in the lives of others?What gets you out of bed with purpose?

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00:11:06

"Clarity Freaks Me Out" | Against All Odds

The Gospel Unplugged ·

2025/07/16

What happens when your worst enemy becomes your brother in Christ? This week in Against All Odds: The Acts of the Apostles, we dive into Saul’s dramatic conversion (Acts 9:1–19)—and the ordinary guy, Ananias, who’s asked to welcome him.What would you do if you were in Ananias' shoes?Who do you believe to be outside of God's redemptive purposes: How does this story challenge that?

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00:10:46

"Look! Here's Water!" | Against All Odds

The Gospel Unplugged ·

2025/07/09

This week in Against All Odds: The Acts of the Apostles, Pastors Lose and Olson Popp dive into one of their favorite stories—an unexpected desert road encounter with a royal official from Ethiopia that leads to an unlikely baptism (Acts 8:26–39) . It’s a story about welcome, transformation, and wild grace.Who is the spirit calling you to sit beside?What is preventing you from living a full rejoicing life of faith?

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00:08:52

"I Didn't Know God Was Lost" | Against All Odds

The Gospel Unplugged ·

2025/07/02

This week in our summer series, Against All Odds: The Acts of the Apostles, Pastors Kalland and Cieslik take on the dramatic story of Stephen—the first martyr (Acts 7:54–60, 8:1–3). It’s about courage, vision, and seeing God even in the hardest moments.In what way is faith a way of seeing?How do you see the divine spark of God? When and where does that happen for you?

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00:12:48

"One Foot In Each World" | Against All Odds

The Gospel Unplugged ·

2025/06/25

This week in Against All Odds: The Acts of the Apostles, Pastors Lose and Cieslik unpack the dramatic story of Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 4:32, 51-11). It’s about trust, commitment, and how we live together as the church. It’s challenging. It’s honest. It matters. Watch the 12-minute convo. Reflect. And we’ll see you in church!How do you figure out what’s really yours?How does this story remind you that how we live together matters?

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00:14:54

"This Isn't The Great Jerusalem Think-Off" | Against...

The Gospel Unplugged ·

2025/06/18

What happens when faith meets opposition? Pastors Dixon and Cieslik dive into Acts 4:1–22—where Peter and John boldly stand trial for sharing the good news—as our summer series Against All Odds: The Acts of the Apostles continues.What does your faith in action look like for you today?Where do you see the fruits of the Holy Spirit in your life?

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