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.
LGBTQ Allies and Effective Inclusion with Ryan Self | Episode 243
Can inclusive churches sometimes do more harm to LGBTQ Christians than good?
Is the Emergent Church Back? with Andrew Crowson | Episode 242
The Emergent Church was the big thing until it wasn’t. Is it back?
Resurrection Hope Amidst the Broken Politics of 2025 with Drew McIntyre | Episode 241
Where can we find hope in the current political context?
Are Free-Range Priests the Future? with Cathie Caimano | Episode 240
I speak with Cathie Caimano, an Episcopal priest who discusses her journey and the concept of "free-range ministry" as a solution for small congregations. She advocates for flexible, part-time ministry models that empower lay leadership and foster community engagement. Suggested Reading and Listenin...
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?
