In this episode Steve interviews Micaela Barker, an architectural designer here in Buffalo. They discuss the joy of making things, as well as the occasional drudgery of making things. They talk about growing up in the church, and whether or not that prepares us for the intellectual challenges and spiritual formation required of adult life. Enjoy!

What is the relationship between comedy and truth? In this conversation with Drew Ludwig, a chaplain and comedian, we talk about whether comedy has to be true to be funny, the parallels with preaching and pastoring, and what comedy might teach us about grace and judgement.

Is Christian activism right or wrong? In this episode we talk about evangelicalisms relationship with faith and works, protest movements and political theatre, and how the church should be involved in the conversation.

In this episode, Mark interviews Steve about our Christian worldview. What is the world, what is God’s relationship to it, and to us? How does this impact the way we live, and how does this intersect with culture?

Is it wrong to criticize the church? In this conversation with Elijah Shamenda, we talk about the ongoing Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast from Christianity Today.

How do we critique out of love and a with a desire to build up? What about the real problems in the church? Are institutions important or should we deconstruct them in order to build something new? What about our commitment to the creeds?

Enjoy!

The Rise & Fall of Mars Hill | Christianity Today

Should we encourage people to get married? In this conversation with Pastor Gail, we talk about ways the church treats singleness and marriage differently, and attempt to define both biblical manhood and womanhood. We also provide some advice to both church leaders and singles in church communities.

Should non-parents care about parenting? In this conversation with Christy Ledebur, we talk about the beautifully complex task of forming children into adults that thrive in our world. Raising good people requires risk, responsibility, and strength, and sometimes the church can both help and hurt this process.

How do we define masculinity? In this conversation with Elijah Shamenda, the Lead Pastor of Resurgence City, we talk about the Rise & Fall of Mars Hill, shifting gender norms, misogyny in biblical interpretation, raising children in an intentionally gendered way, and more.

Should the church care about ecology? In this conversation with Liane Miedema-Brown, we discuss the intersection of human flourishing with ecological care, loving our neighbors well, including plants and animals, and how the church talks about our natural world.