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.
Reviews:
Debate Fallout and Politics as Salvation | Episode 189
In this solo episode, Dennis looks at the first Presidential debate and the tendency in American politics to see our presidential candidates as saviors. Donate: Venmo- @churchandmainpod |TipTopJar- https://tiptopjar.com/electricparson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchandmain Instagram: https...
Inclusion, Pluralism and the Presbyterian Church (USA) with Jack Haberer | Episode 188
How do we tolerate those who have different views? How do we balance justice and pluralism?
The Aftermath of the United Methodist General Conference with Drew McIntyre | Episode 187
Episode 187- What happens when a historic denomination faces a seismic shift?
Did Mainline Protestants Birth Christian Nationalism with Beau Underwood | Episode 186
We tend to think Evangelicals helped create Christian Nationalism, but did Mainline Protestantism have a role?
Spiritual Practices for the Neurodivergent | Episode 185
In this episode, I revisit a video from early 2023 with Lutheran Deacon Nina Joygaard where she interviews me on how to do spiritual practices as someone with autism and ADHD. Prayer Lab Minute on the Road Interview with Deacon Nina Donate: Venmo- @churchandmainpod |TipTopJar- https://tiptopjar.com/...
Starting and Restarting Spiritual Practices with Steve Thomason | Episode 184
In this episode, I welcome back Steve Thomason, an Associate Professor for Spiritual Formation and Discipleship at Luther Seminary. Steve shares insights on enriching your spiritual journey through practices like prayer, silence, and community. He addresses overcoming barriers to spiritual practices...
A Journey of Faith and Food with Andrew Camp | Episode 183
In this episode, we explore the intersection of faith and food, featuring the inspiring journey of former pastor and sous chef, Andrew Camp.
The Cross and the Ballot with Joshua Gritter | Episode 182
In this episode, I talk to Joshua Gritter, who is the co-lead pastor along with his wife Lara at First Presbyterian Church in Salisbury, NC. We talk about his article in Presbyterian Outlook “Anxiety, politics, and the lost mysticism of the church,” where he talks about how we Christians in the US h...
