https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-xqxmi-177bbff  I speak with Luke Allen, lead organizer for Michigan Faith in Action, about the intersection of faith, community organizing, and cultural change after recent elections. Luke shares his journey from rural roots to urban organizing, highlighting shared struggles among diverse groups in the working class.We discuss the importance of building relationships, particularly with faith... Continue Reading →

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-w7xx3-176b003 I speak with Professor Jesse Smith from Benedictine College about his article "Sociology in the Age of Trump," focusing on the sociological perspectives of Trump voters. We discuss the political polarization in America, the impact of religion, and the need for empathetic research that respects voters' lived experiences. Jesse critiques the politicization of sociological... Continue Reading →

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-qeqyc-175c30c Beth Crissman is an ordained elder and a district superintendent in the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. Crissman is also behind the Purple Church Initiative, an effort by the Western North Carolina Conference working to get people on differing sides of the partisan divide in our country to see each... Continue Reading →

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-5aeqt-17497ea Tessa works at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota as a program manager for Faith+Lead Academy. She is the co-author of Leading Faithful Innovation: Following God into a Hopeful Future, published by Fortress Press in April 2023. We talk about the spiritual practice of Dwelling In the Word, what it’s all about and how... Continue Reading →

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ywzxh-173c063 In this episode, Pastor Liz Eide discusses the renewal journey of the Lutheran Church of Peace in Maplewood, Minnesota, emphasizing the transformative power of listening. Since 2018, she has led efforts to deepen relationships through structured listening sessions, intertwining biblical narratives with personal stories to foster community bonds. Pastor Eide shares how this approach... Continue Reading →

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-h9zsx-1734671 In this episode, Dennis shares a sermon he gave on the Sunday before the election, which might serve as thoughts on how we are to be Christians after the election.  For Dennis, the most important thing is that we love one another regardless of how one voted.  Give a listen.   Suggested Reading and... Continue Reading →

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-3q7kh-172a8cd On this second episode focusing on the upcoming Presidential election, we look at how Christians act during an election.  I talk with  Drew McIntyre about his recent article called “Sanctimony or Sanctification? John Wesley’s voting advice for today.”  Drew is the Pastor at Grace United Methodist Church in Greensboro, North Carolina and a host... Continue Reading →

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 →