https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-thsb6-1961c9e In this episode, Ken Sundet Jones discusses the Iowa Preachers Project, emphasizing the importance of community among pastors and the need for compelling preaching in today's context. We look at the challenges pastors face, the significance of grace in preaching, and the transformative power of the gospel. Iowa Preachers Project Lutheran Toolkit by Ken... Continue Reading →
Anger, Grace, Politics and Jesus with Aaron Zimmerman | Episode 248
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-6m6pv-195025a If there is one word that could describe our current politics, it would be anger. The anger in our politics doesn’t seem to move us forward towards solutions, but forces us to draw lines. And this anger seems to infect our relationships, especially our churches. How can we move past this anger and be... Continue Reading →
Revival, Renewal, and the Future of the Disciples – Live from GA with Loren Richmond Jr. | Episode 247
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-tnmrn-1948f67 This is a crossover episode with Future Christian and sort of a tradition with my colleague Loren Richmond Jr. as we converse from the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Memphis, TN. We did this together in person in 2023 when GA was in Louisville, KY. We talked about the... Continue Reading →
BONUS: August Break and the Magnificat
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-j7dgr-19311c8 A short note to let you all know I'm taking a break for the next two weeks and returning on August 29. I share some notes on the future of the podcast and end with some hopeful words from the Mother of Jesus. Resurrection Hope Amidst the Broken Politics of 2025 with Drew... Continue Reading →
The Church, The Trump Administation and the Dual State with Chris Gehrz | Episode 246
https://youtu.be/mT8SlW8Zbyo https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-cmw6v-192a2ae Is there value in historical analogies? Yes and no. Many have tried to make comparisons between Donald Trump and Adolph Hitler that end up not being helpful to understand the times we are living in. But then there are other times when looking at how past societies dealt with creeping authoritarianism can serve... Continue Reading →
Bonhoeffer’s Choice: A Lesson in Staying or Leaving with Amy Mantravadi | Episode 245
https://youtu.be/Y6l1x1ResJ4?si=hcxuy6yjkJDHLQ38 https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-3r7kt-191f23b In this conversation, Amy Mantravadi discusses her article on 'the theology of staying,' where she reflects on the historical context of Christianity in Egypt and the challenges faced by Christians in the Middle East. The discussion also delves into Dietrich Bonhoeffer's experiences in Nazi Germany, exploring the complexities of staying or leaving in... Continue Reading →
Reimagining Church Communication with Josh Linman | Episode 244
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-dyvbx-1914d4b In this conversation, Josh Linman shares his faith journey from being a pastor's kid to founding Common Good Creative, a company focused on enhancing church communication. He discusses the importance of storytelling, community connection, and the role of technology and AI in modern church communication. Linman emphasizes the need for churches to adapt their... Continue Reading →
LGBTQ Allies and Effective Inclusion with Ryan Self | Episode 243
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-3qkdj-190c659 In this episode of Church and Main, Ryan Self, a gay Christian from Austin, Texas, discusses LGBTQ inclusion in church communities. Ryan shares his journey from a conservative background to more affirming spaces, highlighting the pitfalls of churches that claim inclusivity yet fail to embody it. We discuss the balance between activism and faith,... Continue Reading →
Is the Emergent Church Back? with Andrew Crowson | Episode 242
https://youtu.be/PMERJXJJ15Y?si=7RpVMGpEH9Blm-T5 https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-cp3qs-19015bb The Emergent Church seemed to be the future of the church, until it wasn't. Andrew Crowson joins the podcast to discuss how the movement initially attracted young evangelicals by challenging traditional church norms, yet ultimately struggled with its identity and connection to foundational beliefs. Andrew shares insights from his experiences and his article... Continue Reading →
Resurrection Hope Amidst the Broken Politics of 2025 with Drew McIntyre | Episode 241
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLjtDAKNp90 Where can we find hope in the current political context? For Methodist pastor Drew McIntyre, that hope took place in an empty tomb when Jesus rose from the dead. Drew and I talk about the distinction between hope and optimism, and the cultural pessimism prevalent in society today. We also look at the significance... Continue Reading →
The Clockwork Pastor 