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Episode 175: Reviving the Local Church With David Emery
Amidst a climate of political upheaval and social unrest, the church's mission has never been more critical. In today's conversation with Pastor David Emery, we confro...
Episode 174: Should We Listen to Trump Supporters?
It's been a while since Dennis has done a solo episode. In this solo pod, he focuses on how we should love Trump supporters as Jesus called us to love our enemies and...
Episode 173: Navigating Faith in a Divided World With Joy J. Moore
In this episode, host Dennis Sanders interviews Professor Joy J. Moore about the divisiveness in society and the church, the temptation to make a name for ourselves, a...
Episode 172: Transforming the Offering Plate into a Spiritual Journey with Kirby Gould
So, in this latest chat I had on the podcast, I got to hang out with Kirby Gould of the Christian Church Foundation, and we really dug into what it means to be good st...
Episode 171: Breathing Fresh Life into Humanist Conservatism with Jeffrey Tyler Syck
Guest Jeffrey Tyler Syck dives into the multifaceted world of American conservatism. He and Dennis unpack the nuances of traditional, national, and humanist conservati...
Episode 170: Is the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Really as Simple as It Seems? with Frederick Schmidt
So, in this latest chat on "Church and Main," I got to hang out with frequent guest Reverend Frederick Schmidt. We dove into how people tend to oversimplify the whole ...
Episode 169: Death, Dying and Caregiving with Andrew Donaldson
The sight of former President Jimmy Carter at his wife's funeral gave a lesson in what it means to be actively dying, even if the lesson was lost on those commenting o...
Episode 168: January 6 in Three Acts with Andrew Donaldson and Dennis Sanders
This episode originally aired January 5, 2022.On the three-year anniversary of January 6, 2021, and at the start of a momentous presidential election year, Dennis refl...
Episode 167: Why Do Church Buildings Matter in Today's World? with Loren Richmond Jr.
It's quite common for people to say that the church isn't a building, but a people - and this is true. But that doesn't mean that church buildings are without any mea...
Episode 166: The Most Memorable Episodes of 2023
In this episode, I look back at the 10 most memorable episodes of 2023. This isn’t a countdown to number one, but a look back at some of the most meaningful episodes ...
Episode 165: The Theology of Black Lives Matter with Drew McIntyre
Note: This podcast originally aired on December 8, 2021.Black Lives Matter. Those three words have launched a million arguments over the last 8 years or so. What began...
Episode 164: The Most Vital Strategy for Mainline Church Growth with Paul Moore
Mainline Protestant congregations have faced decline over several decades. Can these churches grow again and also hold fast to their commitment to social justice?Paul...
Episode 163: The Tiny Home Revolution: How a Church Made a Big Impact with Peter Christ
One solution to solving the affordable housing and homelessness crisis is for churches to have an active role in providing space for housing. Another church that I am...
Episode 162: The Death and Resurrection of Peace Lutheran Church with Dave Greenlund (REWIND)
This episode originally aired on December 2, 2021.Peace Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America located in the small town of La...
Episode 161: A Pastor's Side Hustle with Ruth Hetland
Over the last few years, I started to hear a new phrase one that might be new to you as well: side hustle. A side hustle is a way to make money in addition to your fu...
Episode 160: The Legacy of J. Irwin Miller with Geoffrey Kabaservice (REWIND)
(Originally Broadcast in December 2021.)I’ve known Geoffrey Kabaservice since we were both writers for David Frum’s news site, Frum Forum. Today Geoffrey is the Vice P...
Episode 159: Mainline Churches and Israel-Palestine with Todd Stavrakos
In this episode, guest Reverend Todd Stavrakos discusses the stance of mainline churches on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They talk about the lack of nuance in the...
Episode 158: A Tale of Congregational Hope and Renewal with Grayhame Bowcott
Thousands of churches closed their doors and ceased active ministry every year bringing to an end decades of active ministry. But can a church come back from the dead...
Episode 157: Hope Amid Terrorism with Rabbi Brad Hirschfield
As the sun rose on October 7th, the tranquility of southern Israel was shattered by an act of terror, by the terrorist group Hamas, leaving an indelible mark on the he...
Episode 156: Creating Online Community with Beth Peerbolte
Can TikTok be more than a platform to lip-synch Taylor Swift songs? Can it actually foster online faith communities? For Presbyterian pastor Beth Peerbolte the answer ...
Episode 155: How Your Church Can Be A Good Neighbor with Nicholas Tangen
Highlighting the significance of place and the church's rootedness in the community.
Episode 154: The Blessings and Burdens of Being A Pastor
In this solo episode, Dennis shares thoughts on a topic that has been resonating with many of us in the ministry: the Great Pastor Resignation. Dennis reads his respon...
Episode 153: Lay-Led Church Planting with Laura Cottington
In this episode, we hear from Laura Cottington, a lay leader and co-founder of Saint Michael Community Church in Saint Michael, Minnesota. She discusses the challenges...
Episode 152: General Assembly Discussion with Loren Richmond Jr.
This is a joint episode with Loren Richmond Jr. host of the Future Christian podcast.In this special episode recorded live from the General Assembly of the Christian C...
Episode 151: The Present and Future United Methodist Church with Ben Gosden
In this episode of Church and Main, we discuss the schism within the United Methodist Church regarding homosexuality. Lead pastor Ben Gosden shares insights on the mes...
Episode 150: The Christian Mind with David Watson
Hey there! In this podcast episode, I'm gonna talk about two meetings I attended in my denomination, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), where we discussed the...
Episode 149: Pride Month, DEI, Race Relations and Women Pastors with Loren Richmond Jr.
In this episode, I chat with Loren Richmond Jr. host of the Future Christian Podcast about some of the major news taking place in June including Sports and Pride Month...
Episode 148: Second Thoughts on the Second Coming with Robert Cornwall
The Second Coming. Armageddon. The End Times. Since its beginning at Pentecost, Christians have long wondered if and when Christ would return as promised in the Bibl...
Episode 147: Happy Pride!
There is a slew of new interviews coming down the pike, but in the meantime, I want to share this episode as LGBTQ Pride Month comes to a close. What does Pride mean?...
Episode 146: The Spirit-Filled Institution with Juan Sarmiento
Mainline Protestant churches haven’t always done a good job of focusing on the role the Holy Spirit plays in the life of our churches and that’s a shame because the Ho...
