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.
Hunting for Heretics: America's Polarization Problem with Michael Baharaeen | Episode 275
How America’s deepening political polarization is threatening the fabric of democracy.
Gen Z's Spiritual Awakening: Revival or Something New? with Rob Myallis | Episode 274
A Lutheran pastor explores whether Gen Z is experiencing a quiet spiritual awakening — and what the church must do differently to meet them where they are.
The Church and the Three-Quarter Life Crisis with Rob Myallis | Episode 273
A Lutheran pastor discusses the ”three-quarter life crisis,” and how churches can better care for and value their older members.
The Quiet Christian Resistance to America's Refugee Crackdown with Emily Belz | Episode 272
When the federal government began arresting legal refugees in Minnesota, faith communities across the state stepped up in surprising ways.
A Theology of Protest with David Swanson | Episode 271
David Swanson discusses the role of protest within the Christian faith.
Why Social Justice and Spirituality Go Together with Wes Granberg-Michaelson | Episode 270
I speak with Wes Granberg-Michelson about the essential link between spirituality and social justice in today's political climate, looking at the urgency for faith communities to act while remaining grounded in spiritual practices. Drawing from his book, "The Soul Work of Justice", Wes advocates for...
Is It Fascism? Reasoning Together About Trump 2.0 with Anthony Robinson | Episode 269
Trump 2.0 is different than Trump 1.0.
Why Minneapolis Needs Potlucks with Rachel Pieh Jones | Episode 268
Rachel Pieh Jones joins to talk about the importance of potlucks in Minneapolis during a time of division. Drawing from her experiences in Djibouti and Somaliland, Rachel discusses how communal meals can bridge diverse communities and foster empathy, particularly amid the challenges faced by immigra...
