Is There Anything Good About the Church? with Anthony Robinson | Episode 180

Is There Anything Good About the Church? with Anthony Robinson | Episode 180

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-5cwkn-15fab53 It’s common these days to focus on the drawbacks of church.  But what’s good about church? Theologian and pastor Anthony Robinson joins me on the podcast to talk about his most recent blog post on the positive aspects of the church in our society. Robinson highlights the importance of institutions and how the church can provide a sense of…

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Is There Anything Good About the Church? with Anthony Robinson | Episode 180

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-5cwkn-15fab53 It’s common these days to focus on the drawbacks of church.  But what’s good about church? Theologian and pastor Anthony Robinson joins me on the podcast to talk about his most recent blog post on the positive aspects of the church in our society. Robinson highlights the importance of institutions and how the church can provide a sense of…

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The High Cost of Reconciliation with Joy Moore | BONUS

The High Cost of Reconciliation with Joy Moore | BONUS

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…

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The High Cost of Reconciliation with Joy Moore | BONUS

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…

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Reinventing Church Funding with Grace Pomroy | Episode 177

Ever wondered how churches can sustain their missions in a world where the traditional offering plate falls short? The financial fabric that supports our churches is undergoing a radical makeover. This episode isn’t just about recounting struggles; it’s a treasure trove of inventive solutions, from the entrepreneurial spirit of minority and immigrant churches to the pioneering use of digital…

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Letters to a Broken Church | Episode 179

Pastoral Leadership in the AI Era with Jeremy Wilhelmi | Episode 178

BONUS: Holding on to Sacred Spaces with Loren Richmond Jr.

BONUS: Holding on to Sacred Spaces with Loren Richmond Jr.

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-wibug-15cac05 In this clip from a conversation from January 2024, Loren Richmond Jr. voices concerns about diminishing appreciation for the sacredness embodied in church facilities, particularly within certain evangelical circles where traditional architectural norms are eschewed. Referencing the insights of theologians such as Andrew Root and Charles…

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BONUS: Holding on to Sacred Spaces with Loren Richmond Jr.

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-wibug-15cac05 In this clip from a conversation from January 2024, Loren Richmond Jr. voices concerns about diminishing appreciation for the sacredness embodied in church facilities, particularly within certain evangelical circles where traditional architectural norms are eschewed. Referencing the insights of theologians such as Andrew Root and Charles…

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A Binary Choice-Again

Here we are again. Conservative writer David French recently suggested that non-MAGA Republicans, including Nikki Haley voters like me, should consider voting for Joe Biden in the upcoming presidential election. French went on to list several reasons for breaking with the party and voting for Biden, all of which I agree with.  Despite my reluctance, I will vote for Biden in November for the…

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Episode 169: Death, Dying and Caregiving with Andrew Donaldson

There are a lot of dates in my life that are seared in my memory.  I can remember the date I graduated from high school: May 31, 1987.  I remember the day I got married: September 15, 2007.  I remember the day my father died: January 31, 2015. Then there’s July 2, 2023.  That was the day that my mother suffered a stroke and our lives changed.  Mom went through a week in the hospital, followed by…

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Episode 167: The Church As People and a Place with Loren Richmond Jr.

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 in his hometown of Denver and how this pastime impacted his faith and how it can impact…

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Church and Main 164: Mainline Church Growth

Listen to the episode This past summer I attended the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) my denomination in Louisville, KY.  It’s always a great time to catch up with other members of the church from across North America.  I chatted with two pastors from my home state of Michigan about the lay of the land in the Great Lake State.  The outlook isn’t that great.  I…

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In this episode, I talk with Presbyterian Pastor Paul Moore about the shrinking Mainline Church and what he thinks can be done for churches to grow again. Paul believes that to grow you need to “grow young.”