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.
The Problem With "Christian Nationalism" with Heath Carter | Episode 282
Is ”Christian Nationalism” Doing More Harm Than Good?
The (Communion) Meal That Makes Us One with Jarrod Longbons | Episode 281
What if communion was more than a ritual squeezed between the offering and the sermon?
The Good News vs. the Good Work with Jackson Campbell Walker | Episode 279
The church is known for doing good. But have we forgotten the good news?
Unpacking Romans 13 with Chris Nye | Episode 278
What the Bible really means when it calls Christians to submit to governing authorities.
When the Cross Becomes a Brand with Andrew Donaldson | Episode 277
What happens when faith becomes a political prop — and who’s willing to say so out loud?
Can America Change Course? with Jerry Mitchell | Episode 276
America’s deepest crisis isn’t political — it’s spiritual.
Hunting for Heretics: America's Polarization Problem with Michael Baharaeen | Episode 275
How America’s deepening political polarization is threatening the fabric of democracy.
