Church and Main

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
July 19, 2025
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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
July 11, 2025
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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
July 02, 2025
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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
June 27, 2025
240
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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
June 20, 2025
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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
June 19, 2025
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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
June 06, 2025
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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
May 27, 2025
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What "Elbows Up" Means to Canadian Christians with David Harrison | Episode 232

How are Canadian Christians faring in the age of Donald Trump?