<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/homer-larsen-live/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Homer Larsen Live]]></title><podcast:guid>b3ddc559-7ca1-5cc0-a50e-c08cecb37f9a</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:36:16 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2026 Christian Crusaders Radio & Internet Ministries]]></copyright><managingEditor>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministries</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pastor Homer Larsen's sermons recorded live during Sunday services at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa during his tenure there (1953-1996).]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png</url><title>Homer Larsen Live</title><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministries</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministries</itunes:author><description>Pastor Homer Larsen&apos;s sermons recorded live during Sunday services at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa during his tenure there (1953-1996).</description><link>https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm</link><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" rel="hub"/><itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pastor Homer Larsen's sermons recorded live during Sunday services at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa]]></itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Christianity"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Education"></itunes:category><podcast:locked>no</podcast:locked><podcast:medium>podcast</podcast:medium><item><title>Learn From the Past and Dream About the Future (Homer Larsen&apos;s final sermon as Senior Pastor) - 1996.06.02</title><itunes:title>Learn From the Past and Dream About the Future (Homer Larsen&apos;s final sermon as Senior Pastor) - 1996.06.02</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">196dadaf-b0ea-4f6e-aa6e-a05d89a62efa</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/196dadaf-b0ea-4f6e-aa6e-a05d89a62efa.mp3" length="59443705" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>41:16</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>58</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>58</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Give Thanks in All Circumstances (Thanksgiving Eve) - 1991.11.27</title><itunes:title>Give Thanks in All Circumstances (Thanksgiving Eve) - 1991.11.27</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. 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Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. 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Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b291b105-8d87-4eab-a456-c16a212374ba</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b291b105-8d87-4eab-a456-c16a212374ba.mp3" length="28986553" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>20:07</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>57</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>57</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Two Advent Questions Re: John the Baptist - 1984.12.16</title><itunes:title>Two Advent Questions Re: John the Baptist - 1984.12.16</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">16d0db43-ed08-4ee8-afca-1fa74567c38d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/16d0db43-ed08-4ee8-afca-1fa74567c38d.mp3" length="45561529" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>31:38</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>56</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>56</podcast:episode></item><item><title>God So Loved the World - 1996.03.03</title><itunes:title>God So Loved the World - 1996.03.03</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">fa658207-7804-4020-9952-1265eceedf49</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fa658207-7804-4020-9952-1265eceedf49.mp3" length="47680995" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>33:06</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>55</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>55</podcast:episode></item><item><title>God, Don&apos;t You Owe Me One? - 2001.10.07</title><itunes:title>God, Don&apos;t You Owe Me One? - 2001.10.07</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c99ae367-d04f-421e-af47-099fe24c61a7</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c99ae367-d04f-421e-af47-099fe24c61a7.mp3" length="35585209" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>24:42</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>54</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>54</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Life&apos;s Greatest Treasure - 2001.09.02</title><itunes:title>Life&apos;s Greatest Treasure - 2001.09.02</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8d082dea-7878-47eb-9561-a38fc398d2ad</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8d082dea-7878-47eb-9561-a38fc398d2ad.mp3" length="36281593" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>25:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>53</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>53</podcast:episode></item><item><title>When God&apos;s Word Lives in Your Heart, Home, and Church (Reformation Sunday) - 1986.10.26</title><itunes:title>When God&apos;s Word Lives in Your Heart, Home, and Church (Reformation Sunday) - 1986.10.26</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. 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Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">63baf062-adc9-4743-9334-f53f56b08cea</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/63baf062-adc9-4743-9334-f53f56b08cea.mp3" length="50091769" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>34:47</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>52</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>52</podcast:episode></item><item><title>What&apos;s God Really Like? 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Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. 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For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">940ce4e9-b4e0-45a8-bd50-ad5bb7025a12</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/940ce4e9-b4e0-45a8-bd50-ad5bb7025a12.mp3" length="38106937" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>26:27</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>51</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>51</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The Truth About Death - 1987.04.19</title><itunes:title>The Truth About Death - 1987.04.19</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. 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Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">790c7436-32cc-4c37-ad13-0afb007ede52</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/790c7436-32cc-4c37-ad13-0afb007ede52.mp3" length="42932665" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>29:49</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>50</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>50</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Paper Jesus or Living Lord - 1986.01.05</title><itunes:title>Paper Jesus or Living Lord - 1986.01.05</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2aee4fbf-3890-40dc-a55f-0be97b8bfe53</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2aee4fbf-3890-40dc-a55f-0be97b8bfe53.mp3" length="44807545" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>31:07</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>49</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>49</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The World&apos;s Greatest University - 1981.05.10</title><itunes:title>The World&apos;s Greatest University - 1981.05.10</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b427b360-e8f3-4fba-85f9-f26950efffd9</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b427b360-e8f3-4fba-85f9-f26950efffd9.mp3" length="45620857" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>31:41</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>48</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>48</podcast:episode></item><item><title>What Will It Take to Make You Happy? - 1996.01.28</title><itunes:title>What Will It Take to Make You Happy? - 1996.01.28</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. 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Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">194bd77f-163c-42d6-83cd-1d1d5ba8d1fb</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/194bd77f-163c-42d6-83cd-1d1d5ba8d1fb.mp3" length="46112761" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>32:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>47</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>47</podcast:episode></item><item><title>God Is For Us - 1994.02.20</title><itunes:title>God Is For Us - 1994.02.20</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">33b7fc55-8254-4d8b-a103-51d0c36f0ca8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/33b7fc55-8254-4d8b-a103-51d0c36f0ca8.mp3" length="38354617" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>26:38</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>46</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>46</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The Wonder of It All - 1986.09.14</title><itunes:title>The Wonder of It All - 1986.09.14</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A special note in this episode, due to a slight departure from our normal "sermon only" format: That was Nazareth's Associate Pastor Glenn Kappelman singing "The Wonder of It All" at the end of Pastor Larsen's sermon in this episode.</p><p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A special note in this episode, due to a slight departure from our normal "sermon only" format: That was Nazareth's Associate Pastor Glenn Kappelman singing "The Wonder of It All" at the end of Pastor Larsen's sermon in this episode.</p><p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c8f31396-01a4-48d4-856c-57a78fc861ab</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c8f31396-01a4-48d4-856c-57a78fc861ab.mp3" length="56070073" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>38:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>45</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>45</podcast:episode></item><item><title>He&apos;s Coming Again! - 1990.12.02</title><itunes:title>He&apos;s Coming Again! - 1990.12.02</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">07aab51c-285c-49c1-9647-52d84db3b542</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/07aab51c-285c-49c1-9647-52d84db3b542.mp3" length="37692217" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>26:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>44</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>44</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Love Spills Over - 1986.08.03</title><itunes:title>Love Spills Over - 1986.08.03</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,” started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e8177af7-3669-4a97-b712-bdc3632080ec</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e8177af7-3669-4a97-b712-bdc3632080ec.mp3" length="42545593" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>29:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>43</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>43</podcast:episode></item><item><title>United in Christ - 1986.05.11</title><itunes:title>United in Christ - 1986.05.11</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. 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Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”  started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>. </p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>.</p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”  started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>. </p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">833d7311-5e75-4d23-941b-1c76a974c019</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/833d7311-5e75-4d23-941b-1c76a974c019.mp3" length="44552377" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>30:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>42</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>42</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Mother Speaks to Me from the Grave - 1999.05.09</title><itunes:title>Mother Speaks to Me from the Grave - 1999.05.09</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">65e94de2-016b-498b-ae13-7365b47c1207</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/65e94de2-016b-498b-ae13-7365b47c1207.mp3" length="37961730" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>26:21</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>41</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>41</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Hearts Are Open, Salvation is Offered - 1995.12.24</title><itunes:title>Hearts Are Open, Salvation is Offered - 1995.12.24</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">57068162-3557-4050-bbd6-d88d9e984f50</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/57068162-3557-4050-bbd6-d88d9e984f50.mp3" length="34265593" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>23:47</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>40</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>40</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Fighters - 1985.09.15</title><itunes:title>Fighters - 1985.09.15</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. 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Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">203f01db-9671-4cde-a997-5e2786a0ee08</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/203f01db-9671-4cde-a997-5e2786a0ee08.mp3" length="43899193" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>30:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>39</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>39</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The Rock - 1995.09.17</title><itunes:title>The Rock - 1995.09.17</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2b68955b-9496-4555-a3e7-42dc46747414</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2b68955b-9496-4555-a3e7-42dc46747414.mp3" length="41785849" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>29:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>38</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Watch! 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If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3ed35e90-bd35-4cfb-a466-ca3b29031c0f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3ed35e90-bd35-4cfb-a466-ca3b29031c0f.mp3" length="37888633" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>26:18</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>37</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Changing A Society - 1989.09.03</title><itunes:title>Changing A Society - 1989.09.03</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. 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Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d98365f-ac61-4ccb-a483-47ddce522ac9</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5d98365f-ac61-4ccb-a483-47ddce522ac9.mp3" length="49652281" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>34:28</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>36</podcast:episode></item><item><title>God&apos;s Unspeakable Gift (Christmas Eve) - 1994.12.24</title><itunes:title>God&apos;s Unspeakable Gift (Christmas Eve) - 1994.12.24</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">366c953f-3937-495b-bc00-ac70b8ad0869</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d49414b8-1f1c-447a-b32b-fbd910856717/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1994-12-24-God-s-Unspeakable-Gi.mp3" length="36192799" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>25:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>35</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Minds Are Opened, Intellects Are Challenged - 1995.12.10</title><itunes:title>Minds Are Opened, Intellects Are Challenged - 1995.12.10</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. 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Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">be6d5bc4-8fc7-4913-8d77-d0ab015136a8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9624270f-8c08-412b-8d9e-7519bec5640e/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1995-12-10-Minds-Are-Opened-Int.mp3" length="54581689" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>37:54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>34</podcast:episode></item><item><title>What Was His Home Like? 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Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">55cccaba-4da3-4b00-9a53-518db1d9ec09</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9c01fe67-bc06-4748-83c9-2cd9dc88a16a/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1987-05-10-What-Was-His-Home-Li.mp3" length="48328039" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>33:33</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>33</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Voices from the Balcony - 1995.01.08</title><itunes:title>Voices from the Balcony - 1995.01.08</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. 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Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2d32d44d-979a-4541-b920-2d928ce9e952</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/35f539d3-4a13-4f51-b814-befb8610de86/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1995-01-08-Voices-from-the-Balc.mp3" length="51704569" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>35:54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>32</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Our High Priest (Palm Sunday) - 1985.03.31</title><itunes:title>Our High Priest (Palm Sunday) - 1985.03.31</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. 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Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ff3cf68d-b163-4889-b678-c232d5e6bfc0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/169908a8-3bd5-4bb7-b3a3-4393f63c10de/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1985-03-31-Our-High-Priest-PALM.mp3" length="44548345" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>30:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>31</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Who Will Plead Our Cause? 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Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4d29d9e4-10af-4268-8a98-831676697945</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/26f96ba6-2a0e-4a8a-a97e-d9294e62504f/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1986-06-08-Who-Will-Plead-Our-C.mp3" length="46882873" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>32:33</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>30</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Miracles, One of Those Stumbling Blocks - 1986.12.21</title><itunes:title>Miracles, One of Those Stumbling Blocks - 1986.12.21</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ba52a1aa-e5bb-4350-a45d-4030f1c03bcc</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:15:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c245d51f-24d2-4e5b-80e6-aeb734b836ec/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1986-12-21-Miracles-One-of-Thos.mp3" length="51803065" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>35:58</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>29</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Christian Freedom vs Causing Others to Stumble - 1988.01.31</title><itunes:title>Christian Freedom vs Causing Others to Stumble - 1988.01.31</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">102ceea8-e254-499b-9ac5-afb02d96bbd5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7f17f78e-7cb1-4aa1-a94e-9750dec7b395/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1988-01-31-Christian-Freedom-an.mp3" length="45093817" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>31:19</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>28</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Sparing or Sharing? - 1985.11.10</title><itunes:title>Sparing or Sharing? - 1985.11.10</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c47083ad-c7e3-4b66-aa8f-a0014386e153</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8f793410-6c18-4f93-9e00-6552dbd66507/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1985-11-10-Sparing-or-Sharing.mp3" length="49006585" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>34:02</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>27</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The World Keeps Going - My World Stopped - 1985.12.15</title><itunes:title>The World Keeps Going - My World Stopped - 1985.12.15</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. 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Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">66a417c6-cbd6-406c-a72d-5d3fb2e3a044</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7098501a-bc17-481c-800d-2232759b017c/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1985-12-15-The-World-Keeps-Goin.mp3" length="50150521" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>34:49</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>26</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Healer of the Hopeless - 1985.06.16</title><itunes:title>Healer of the Hopeless - 1985.06.16</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. 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Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">439c0b65-b007-4cbf-82b3-13e328a7777f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/efee0232-6ba4-4613-bb55-a3aefa3b2a59/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1985-06-16-Healer-of-the-Hopele.mp3" length="48305593" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>33:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>25</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Prepared to Live and Die - 1989.01.01</title><itunes:title>Prepared to Live and Die - 1989.01.01</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. 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Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9fd1f1e6-a7e7-4fe9-80d0-a97711e86380</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2dc7f514-e982-46a3-a010-49d5677b6ba9/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1989-01-01-Prepared-to-Live-and.mp3" length="38802169" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>26:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>24</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Jesus Identified - 1996.01.07</title><itunes:title>Jesus Identified - 1996.01.07</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. 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Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4d14f7aa-41fd-4813-81f4-6a0a72a97602</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8baf4427-65b3-4a37-9bd4-33d936471b07/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1995-01-07-Jesus-Identified.mp3" length="45586873" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>31:39</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>23</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Unopened Gifts - 1984.11.04</title><itunes:title>Unopened Gifts - 1984.11.04</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so </strong><a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>online</strong></a><strong> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</strong> </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so </strong><a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>online</strong></a><strong> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</strong> </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f6d0476a-7405-43fe-b9c5-9be4395df95b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/fe524cbe-90c7-461e-8cbc-884a96b563d6/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1984-11-04-Unopened-Gifts.mp3" length="47705401" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>33:07</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>22</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The Difference Between Watching and Participating - 1995.11.19</title><itunes:title>The Difference Between Watching and Participating - 1995.11.19</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so </strong><a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>online</strong></a><strong> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </strong></p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so </strong><a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>online</strong></a><strong> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </strong></p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a63a6848-9879-4bbe-be02-5633979424ad</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 08:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/06e768a1-e119-48b2-8991-1ee4c63906dc/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1995-11-19-The-Difference-Betwe.mp3" length="46316089" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>32:09</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>21</podcast:episode></item><item><title>A Midnight Visitor - 1985.06.02</title><itunes:title>A Midnight Visitor - 1985.06.02</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so </strong><a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>online</strong></a><strong> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</strong> </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so </strong><a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>online</strong></a><strong> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</strong> </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">64de4a87-d6ff-4e0f-9703-de652e15e24a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5f9a2ae7-a46f-4b25-92b7-40db3fd6feb0/Homer-Live-1985-06-02-A-Midnight-Visitor.mp3" length="29725924" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>20:38</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>20</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The Christian&apos;s Role in Society - 1987.08.23</title><itunes:title>The Christian&apos;s Role in Society - 1987.08.23</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so </strong><a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>online</strong></a><strong> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </strong></p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so </strong><a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>online</strong></a><strong> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </strong></p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">bd80dde1-4d04-498b-b1af-00af8d2ed461</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 08:45:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/cb8997f9-a527-4bc1-946b-bd1748630b08/FNIAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1987-08-23-The-Christian-s-Role.mp3" length="56345401" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>39:07</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>19</podcast:episode></item><item><title>God In Me - 1987.05.24</title><itunes:title>God In Me - 1987.05.24</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so </strong><a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>online</strong></a><strong> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</strong> </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so </strong><a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>online</strong></a><strong> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</strong> </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">20ebbef8-33b4-4f9d-ae54-bd9d8db447f6</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 08:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2f3cf6ef-32cd-4e2c-b59c-5fccfd22cbff/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1987-05-24-God-In-Me.mp3" length="47912761" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>33:16</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>18</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Lessons from the Desert - 1985.04.14</title><itunes:title>Lessons from the Desert - 1985.04.14</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so </strong><a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>online</strong></a><strong> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </strong></p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so </strong><a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>online</strong></a><strong> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </strong></p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">61e95f56-fd04-4cd5-89f6-71fae68a7db8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c3c97884-e95d-4d9a-8eb6-59248be24267/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1985-04-14-Lessons-From-the-Des.mp3" length="42574969" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>29:34</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>17</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Untitled - 1996.03.03</title><itunes:title>Untitled - 1996.03.03</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so </strong><a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>online</strong></a><strong> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </strong></p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so </strong><a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>online</strong></a><strong> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </strong></p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b27d9eaf-5a8b-4b33-bacd-4236ff580ae3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a79a75b5-22aa-4d2f-86c5-9035dc5a350b/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1996-03-03-Untitled.mp3" length="40745593" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>28:17</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>16</podcast:episode></item><item><title>A Glimpse Into Eternity - 1995.12.03</title><itunes:title>A Glimpse Into Eternity - 1995.12.03</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so </strong><a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>online</strong></a><strong> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </strong></p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so </strong><a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>online</strong></a><strong> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </strong></p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c3a8a0b1-b471-496c-9a95-0d2d1b1b7130</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 07:45:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/af49c297-3500-4101-89ba-a81cc8899556/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1995-12-03-A-Glimpse-Into-Etern.mp3" length="39106873" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>27:09</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>15</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The Other Side of A Saint - 1990.07.29</title><itunes:title>The Other Side of A Saint - 1990.07.29</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so </strong><a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>online</strong></a><strong> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </strong></p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so </strong><a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>online</strong></a><strong> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </strong></p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1b86627c-2ff6-4ce8-ad81-3fb2aa996de0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 07:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/33df563f-2adc-40db-87ae-5003d074a901/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1990-07-29-The-Other-Side-of-A-.mp3" length="41197753" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>28:36</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>14</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The Cure for Emptiness - 1990.06.03</title><itunes:title>The Cure for Emptiness - 1990.06.03</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so </strong><a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>online</strong></a><strong> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </strong></p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so </strong><a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>online</strong></a><strong> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </strong></p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">08e2ed70-6338-472a-83d7-559c9a6a34ce</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 07:15:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d04b84e0-21a5-4b5c-b702-8efcf59a1ec6/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1990-06-03-The-Cure-for-Emptine.mp3" length="47491129" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>32:58</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>13</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Burned Out? God Has a Word for You. - 1984.07.29</title><itunes:title>Burned Out? God Has a Word for You. - 1984.07.29</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so </strong><a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>online</strong></a><strong> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</strong> </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so </strong><a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>online</strong></a><strong> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.</strong> </p><p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">cf663b4d-985f-4280-beca-2b804352f160</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 07:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2ff1b28f-9c3b-4c5a-815d-03a00ac9d28c/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1984-07-29-Burned-Out-God-Has-a.mp3" length="45012601" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>31:15</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>12</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Is He Only One of Many? - 1995.12.17</title><itunes:title>Is He Only One of Many? - 1995.12.17</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4bb1e80f-b225-4895-b687-07623dcdb192</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/caf27076-ba23-4296-9f21-19b60ee1194a/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1995-12-17-Is-He-Only-One-of-Ma.mp3" length="42812281" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>29:43</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>11</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The Authority In Matters of Faith and Life - 1995.10.22</title><itunes:title>The Authority In Matters of Faith and Life - 1995.10.22</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c4829473-eb00-4a28-9abd-30550a795e7d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/55bda50e-db59-4ae8-9e92-696e068be289/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1995-10-22-The-Authority-in-Mat.mp3" length="42292153" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>29:22</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>10</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Half-Truths Are Not Adequate - 1992.06.14</title><itunes:title>Half-Truths Are Not Adequate - 1992.06.14</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">60b2f107-6984-4a2c-abe7-7c9b59476b66</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:15:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ead08327-c42d-4b2d-8c0b-7c164d30858e/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1992-06-14-Half-Truths-Are-Not-.mp3" length="35421049" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>24:36</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>9</podcast:episode></item><item><title>There&apos;s Still Hope - 1984.06.24</title><itunes:title>There&apos;s Still Hope - 1984.06.24</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. 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For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5247e58f-7bfc-4ead-8bf9-039edb340b37</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5dae145c-3c54-455b-b26f-e8ae95b1305e/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1984-06-24-There-s-Still-Hope.mp3" length="49518073" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>34:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Facing Reality - 1995.04.09</title><itunes:title>Facing Reality - 1995.04.09</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">dc9258d7-1481-4eba-a0b9-a9700a3c9dbe</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 01:45:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3b305447-afc3-4d64-930d-c5a8d9f1e835/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1995-04-09-Facing-Reality.mp3" length="49352761" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>34:16</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Because You Say So - 1995.02.05</title><itunes:title>Because You Say So - 1995.02.05</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5bcf26b4-22cc-4bbb-9158-1a8f8d501d8d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 01:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8e7a73c5-5ab9-45a7-8d14-4724f90e6afc/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1995-02-05-Because-You-Say-So.mp3" length="43592185" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>30:16</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Isn&apos;t This The Carpenter? - 1994.07.10</title><itunes:title>Isn&apos;t This The Carpenter? - 1994.07.10</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">18992c1b-e67d-42c2-ae78-3b31a386a65c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 01:15:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ae075a92-919d-4865-8b69-6ad76c3ee5d9/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1994-07-10-Isn-t-This-The-Carpe.mp3" length="46235449" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>32:06</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Do You Hear Me? Read My Lips! - 1994.02.13</title><itunes:title>Do You Hear Me? 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Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">39060c57-c422-450f-a7bc-4c3b98495073</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3fe55bdd-5f37-43a5-9b51-3eae349f9e3f/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1994-02-13-Do-You-Hear-Me-Read-.mp3" length="47563705" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>33:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Who Owns You? - 1994.01.09</title><itunes:title>Who Owns You? - 1994.01.09</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4cbf62a3-d39b-46a8-9ef2-7ed918078048</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:45:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/0fe4f56a-7ec3-48cd-b65c-44b44ed573c2/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1994-01-09-Who-Owns-You.mp3" length="52922809" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>36:45</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The Other Side of Being A Christian - 1993.09.12</title><itunes:title>The Other Side of Being A Christian - 1993.09.12</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e73f531e-e6d1-411e-b71b-dca5f244a44a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/50699482-2c7a-476b-8e88-c527a3454282/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1993-09-12-The-Other-Side-of-Be.mp3" length="46896697" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>32:34</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode></item><item><title>God&apos;s Word Does Not Change - 1993.08.25</title><itunes:title>God&apos;s Word Does Not Change - 1993.08.25</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Homer Larsen Live is a series of sermons preached from the pulpit at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa where Pastor Larsen served from 1953-1996 and published by <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry</a>, where Pastor Larsen was a broadcast preacher from 1962-2013.</p><p>In addition to this series, many of Pastor Larsen’s radio programs, dating back to the early 2000s are archived on <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, which is available for free wherever you’re listening to this.</p><p>Besides <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Broadcast</a>, our weekly radio program, Christian Crusaders also hosts <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions</a>, where we’ve archived hundreds of devotions on our way through the entire Bible, and <a href="https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CC Podcast: Conversations</a>, which includes dozens of inspiring interviews with interesting Christians. Please see the show notes for links to all these free resources or visit <a href="http://westernhomecommunities.org/FreshWind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCPodcasts.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Very special thanks to our series sponsor, <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Home Communities</a> and <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fresh Wind Ministry</a>. </p><p>Western Home Communities began in the early 1900s as “The Western Old People’s Home,” “a home for the aged,”&nbsp; started by The Evangelical Association in one of that denominations’ western states, which happened to be Iowa – more specifically, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Since then, a second campus has been added with 150 acres for villas, independent and assisted living, and nursing communities. Today Western Home Communities remains a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those they serve. Learn more at <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org</a>.</p><p>Fresh Wind Ministry provides Christ-centered spiritual care and programming within the Western Home Communities. They focus on building trusting relationships with residents, staff and their families. Chaplains visit, counsel, and walk alongside residents in all levels of care offered by Western Home Communities, including hospitalizations, crisis, and end of life care. Fresh Wind Worship has services in the Diamond Event Center every Sunday at 10:30 am which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information visit <a href="https://westernhomecommunities.org/freshwind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WesternHomeCommunities.org/FreshWind</a>.</p><p>Christian Crusaders Radio &amp; Internet Ministry is fully donor funded. If you’d like to support our work, you can do so <a href="https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/ChristianCrusaders/general" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> at or by mailing a check to Christian Crusaders, 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. </p><p>Also feel free to email us with questions or for more information about this episode or any of our other programs. You can do that at <a href="mailto:info@christiancrusaders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@christiancrusaders.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening and may God richly bless you!</p><p><u>NOTES</u>:</p><p>Piano version of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (one of Pastor Larsen's favorite hymns) by Chee Sook Wan, hosted on her YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheeSookWan_PurelyPianoPraise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purely Piano Praise</a>.</p><p>Please pardon the pause/dead time in the middle of some of the sermons, which are caused by the original cassette tape switching sides during recording, thus losing a few seconds of content.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://homer-larsen-live.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d5fbea03-a65e-4013-9972-14da3909b49a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11f1e1d2-dd0a-4c72-b8c9-65fc85ecef81/l1jWUqw5zVuvxaGG2UoQuK8E.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:15:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/be92a6bc-681d-443f-b9ba-ff435de2edf8/FINAL-VERSION-Homer-Larsen-Live-1993-08-25-What-Many-Do-Not-Und.mp3" length="45497427" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>31:35</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1</podcast:episode></item></channel></rss>