Church and Main

Church and Main

At the Intersection of Religion and Public Life

Church and Main is a religion and public affairs podcast. We look at where religion intersects with 21st-century public life with a focus on the story of Mainline Protestantism, its problems, its strengths, and its future. Join Pastor Dennis Sanders on the journey.

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Cheerleading for Congregations with Travis Smith McKee | Episode 223
February 14, 2025
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01:04:5652.04 MB

Cheerleading for Congregations with Travis Smith McKee | Episode 223

Growing sustainable faith communities in the Sunflower State.

The Body of Christ in a Polarized Culture with Teer Hardy | Episode 222
February 06, 2025
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52:2341.98 MB

The Body of Christ in a Polarized Culture with Teer Hardy | Episode 222

Your Church Isn’t Liberal or Conservative. It’s the Body of Christ.

Clergy Leadership and the Propensity to Mess* Things Up with Scott Benhase | Episode 221
January 31, 2025
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Clergy Leadership and the Propensity to Mess* Things Up with Scott Benhase | Episode 221

From a pastor who fixes people to one who walks alongside them in their journeys.

Why You Should Pray for President Trump (Even If You Don't Like Him) | Episode 220
January 28, 2025
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Why You Should Pray for President Trump (Even If You Don't Like Him) | Episode 220

Why we should pray for leaders we don’t like.

Polarization and the Campaign for Kindness with Cathy Bien | Episode 219
January 24, 2025
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Polarization and the Campaign for Kindness with Cathy Bien | Episode 219

Focusing on the critical role the church can play in bridging societal divides.

Talking About Success and Failure in the Church with Martha Tartarnic | Episode 218
January 16, 2025
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Talking About Success and Failure in the Church with Martha Tartarnic | Episode 218

Why can’t we talk about success or failure in the church?

Why Jimmy Carter's Legacy Matters with Andrew Donaldson | Episode 217
January 09, 2025
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Why Jimmy Carter's Legacy Matters with Andrew Donaldson | Episode 217

In this episode, we discuss early 2025 events: the Media, Carter and Trump.

The Importance of Showing Up with Jim Mohr | Episode 216
January 01, 2025
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The Importance of Showing Up with Jim Mohr | Episode 216

Why just showing up matters so much.