https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-fy2r8-1724d0b Election Day Communion was an effort started by two Mennonite pastors and an Episcopal layperson in 2012. to try to bring people together on Election Day.  The hope was after people voted, they would come and gather at the communion table. Subsequent events took place in 2016 and 2020.  But the Facebook Page for... Continue Reading →

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ua2yi-171932b Shobi’s Table is a foodtruck that is also a ministry. It is a pay-as-you-can food truck that creates and serves from-scratch, delicious, nutritious meals rescued food from Twin Cities Food Justice to make meals such as burritos, wraps, sandwiches, salads, hot dishes like baked pastas, fried rice, and more.  I’m talking with Deacon Kari... Continue Reading →

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ya5r3-170bdaa In this episode, Dennis chats with Julian DeShazier about how the great man theory has poisoned the church and a better way for pastors and congregations to do ministry that is more in line with what our faith teaches.  Julian is the Senior Minister at University Christian Church in Chicago, writes for the Christian... Continue Reading →

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-wp3mz-16fea3a In this episode, I speak with Miranda Zapor-Cruz, author of "Faithful Politics," about the role of Christians in the political landscape as the 2024 presidential election approaches. We discuss the challenges of engaging with politics while maintaining spiritual integrity.  Suggested Reading and Listening: 4 Characteristics of Citizens of the Kingdom of God Who Inhabit... Continue Reading →

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-yerdv-16ef9ff In this episode, I engage with Reverend Dr. Sam Wells, vicar of St. Martin-in-the-Fields in London, on the intricate meanings of 'progressive' and 'inclusive' in Christianity. Wells challenges the simplistic view of progress as a linear moral improvement, arguing it can perpetuate a patronizing mindset. He links these discussions to the theology of atonement,... Continue Reading →