En Route: Journeys in Faith and Modern Life

Dec 20, 2024 • E214 • 00:51:10

 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 str...

Dec 12, 2024 • E213 • 00:47:10

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 nee...

Dec 04, 2024 • E212 • 00:35:58

I speak with Reverend Beth Chrisman about the Purple Church Initiative, which aims to bridge partisan divides within congregations by fostering inclusivity and dialogue. We discuss the initiative's origins and its practical tools, like "Conversation Acros...

Nov 22, 2024 • E211 • 00:49:30

I engage with Tessa Pinkstaff, program manager at Luther Seminary and co-author of "Leading Faithful Innovation, Following God into a Hopeful Future." We explore the spiritual practice of "dwelling in the Word," emphasizing its role in revitalizing congre...

Nov 14, 2024 • E210 • 00:33:35

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...

Nov 09, 2024 • E209 • 00:30:04

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 vot...

Nov 04, 2024 • E208 • 01:00:39

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.”  Dr...

Oct 31, 2024 • E207 • 00:50:34

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 even...

Oct 24, 2024 • E206 • 00:41:27

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,...

Oct 16, 2024 • E205 • 00:51:10

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 Un...