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 →
Is Christian Nationalism Really A Problem? with Ted Peters | Episode 181
Christian nationalism is a concern. And yet, are we making too much of it?
The High Cost of Reconciliation with Joy Moore | BONUS
https://youtu.be/eV5CuE-t8-s https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-36u6d-15f5c52 In this bonus episode, I revisit an interview with Joy Moore, a professor of biblical preaching at Luther Seminary. We discussed reconciliation amid societal divisions. Moore shares stories illustrating the challenges of reconciliation and stresses the importance of finding common ground across racial divides. referencing instances like Ann Atwater and C.P. Ellis working... Continue Reading →
Episode 169: Death, Dying and Caregiving with Andrew Donaldson
Andrew Donaldson joins the show as he and Dennis talk about death and dying as well as being caregivers to their parents.
Episode 167: The Church As People and a Place with Loren Richmond Jr.
https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc93ae2a It's quite common for people to say that the church isn't a building, but a people - and this is true. But that doesn't mean that church buildings are without any meaning. Loren Richmond Jr. returns to the podcast to talk about his summer project taking pictures and learning the history of church buildings... Continue Reading →
Church and Main 164: Mainline Church Growth
We can do more than just accept the decline of Mainline Protestant denominations.
Episode 159: Mainline Churches and Israel-Palestine with Todd Stavrakos
Reverend Todd Stavrakos discusses the stance of mainline churches on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
We Have Some Healing To Do
Differences over ideology, sexuality and race were there 30 years ago, but there seems to have been more opportunities to come together and meet the other. Our modern self-selected society allows us to basically pick our friends instead of trying to build bridges with those who might be different.
Black Lives Really Matter
Do Black Lives Matter to Jesus? Some of you might not like the answer.
Episode 60: We Have Some Healing To Do
On Thanksgiving, Dennis shares this rewind episode on the search for common ground.
The Clockwork Pastor 