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.
Reviews:
Staying at the Communion Table in Politically Divisive Times with Jonathan Hall | Episode 228
I talk with Jonathan Hall, the pastor of First Christian Church of North Hollywood, as he shares his experiences in leading a politically diverse congregation. He discusses his journey from Alabama to various church communities, emphasizing the need for open communication on difficult subjects. Thro...
Second Thoughts from a Republican Refugee with Gretchen Purser | Episode 227
A former Republican operative talks about her 20-year experience in national campaigns and her transformation into a ”Republican refugee.”
Finding Hope in Trump 2.0 with David Gray | Episode 226
How faith communities can provide hope amidst the uncertainties of shifting policies and social climates.
USAID, Church World Service and Foreign Aid with Alex Morse | Episode 225
Looking at the challenges faced by NGOs due to recent executive orders impacting foreign aid
Why Church Decline Matters with Ben Crosby | Episode 224
Why church decline really matters and how to change things.
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
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
From a pastor who fixes people to one who walks alongside them in their journeys.
