En Route: Journeys in Faith and Modern Life

Dec 20, 2023 • S01 E165 • 01:05:58

Note: This podcast originally aired on December 8, 2021. Black Lives Matter. Those three words have launched a million arguments over the last 8 years or so. What began as a hashtag in the wake of the killing of young black men by the police has become a...

Dec 14, 2023 • S01 E164 • 00:44:10

Mainline Protestant congregations have faced decline over several decades.  Can these churches grow again and also hold fast to their commitment to social justice? Paul Moore a pastor of a Presbyterian Church (USA) Congregation in the suburban Twin Cities...

Dec 07, 2023 • S01 E163 • 00:57:30

One solution to solving the affordable housing and homelessness crisis is for churches to have an active role in providing space for housing.  Another church that I am aware of in Minneapolis sold their property to another housing nonprofit that will buil...

Dec 03, 2023 • S01 E162 • 01:22:16

This episode originally aired on December 2, 2021. Peace Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America located in the small town of Lauderdale which sits between Minneapolis and St. Paul. When Pastor Dave Greenlund was as...

Nov 29, 2023 • S01 E161 • 00:30:57

Over the last few years, I started to hear a new phrase one that might be new to you as well: side hustle.  A side hustle is a way to make money in addition to your full-time or part-time job.  It’s also a way to explore a new career.  Side hustles can be...

Nov 23, 2023 • S01 E160 • 01:01:35

(Originally Broadcast in December 2021.) I’ve known Geoffrey Kabaservice since we were both writers for David Frum’s news site, Frum Forum. Today Geoffrey is the Vice President of Political Studies at the Niskanen Center and host of the Vital Center Podca...

Nov 15, 2023 • S01 E159 • 00:53:14

In this episode, guest Reverend Todd Stavrakos discusses the stance of mainline churches on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They talk about the lack of nuance in these stances and their impact on relations with the Jewish community. Stavrakos criticizes...

Nov 07, 2023 • E158 • 00:41:17

Thousands of churches closed their doors and ceased active ministry every year bringing to an end decades of active ministry.  But can a church come back from the dead and start again?  In this episode, we talk to Anglican priest Grayhame Bowcott about th...

Oct 25, 2023 • S01 E157 • 00:51:23

As the sun rose on October 7th, the tranquility of southern Israel was shattered by an act of terror, by the terrorist group Hamas, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of many, including my guest, Rabbi Brad Hirschfield. Our heartfelt discussion trave...

Oct 17, 2023 • S01 E156 • 00:52:41

Can TikTok be more than a platform to lip-synch Taylor Swift songs? Can it actually foster online faith communities? For Presbyterian pastor Beth Peerbolte the answer is an emphatic yes. Over the last few years, she’s developed OurTapestry, an online fait...