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.
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Talking About Success and Failure in the Church with Martha Tartarnic | Episode 218
Why can’t we talk about success or failure in the church?
Why Jimmy Carter's Legacy Matters with Andrew Donaldson | Episode 217
In this episode, we discuss early 2025 events: the Media, Carter and Trump.
Brian Thompson is a Sinner of Christ's Redeeming | Episode 215
Why we need grace in talking about complex policy issues.
The Culture War, the Working Class and Donald Trump with Luke Allen | Episode 214
I speak with Luke Allen, lead organizer for Michigan Faith in Action, about the intersection of faith, community organizing, and cultural change after recent elections. Luke shares his journey from rural roots to urban organizing, highlighting shared struggles among diverse groups in the working cla...
Sociology in the Age of Trump with Jesse Smith | Episode 213
What sociology gets right and wrong about Trump voters.
About the Purple Church Initiative with Beth Crissman | Episode 212
How Methodists are trying to reach across the political aisle.
Discovering Dwelling in the Word with Tessa Pinkstaff | Episode 211
Revitalize your congregation by reading the same Bible passage over and over again.
