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:
Luther Seminary and the Future of Mainline Protestantism with Rob Myallis | Episode 239
What one seminary in Minnesota says about the changing nature of Mainline Protestantism.
What Is Ethical Evangelism? with DeDe Dollinger and CeCe Cernansky | Episode 238
Can evangelism be done in a way that’s both ethical and inclusive?
An All Saints Theology in a Political Halloween World with Jacob Smith | Episode 237
A profound discussion that begins at In and Out Burger.
What "Elbows Up" Means to Canadian Christians with David Harrison | Episode 232
How are Canadian Christians faring in the age of Donald Trump?
A Church Restarts in Brooklyn with Ben DeHart | Episode 235
Summary In this conversation, Ben DeHart shares his unique faith journey, growing up in a mixed-religion household and finding his way into the church through an evangelical community. He discusses his transition to St. John's in Brooklyn, the dynamics of the Park Slope community, and the importance...
The Church and the Working Class with Brian Dijkema |Episode 234
In this episode, we examine the intersection of faith and the working class with Brian Dijkema, president of CARDUS. We discuss how traditional churches connect—or fail to connect—with blue-collar workers amid shifting socioeconomic dynamics. Brian shares insights on the historical involvement of ch...
Redefining Evangelism in an Age of Sadness with Andrew Root | Episode 233
What if sharing the good news is about consoling another person?
