Church and Main

In this episode (which feels like a really, really long trailer), Dennis talks about why this podcast exists and who gave him the inspiration for this podcast.

Where Did the Mainline Go Wrong- by Walter Russell Mead

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In this episode, Drew joins us again to talk about what it means to be an antifragile congregation in challenging times, especially in his own denomination, the United Methodist Church which is in the midst of a schism.

Show Notes

The Church is Not Resilient: On Antifragility & Mitosis 

Antifragile Video with Nasim Teleb 

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We bring back Geoff Mitchell pastor of Lindenwood Christian Church in Memphis to talk about the future of his denomination, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Show Notes:

Last year's interview with Geoff 

Dennis' recent solo episode on the future of the Disciples 

Lindenwood Christian Church website 

Covenant Project- A New denominational initiative to modernize the church

Ukrainian pastor and theologian Fyodor Raychynets talks about living out your faith in God in the midst of the current war with Russia.  

Show notes:

Interview with Fyodor by Baptist News Global 

Podcast Episode with Miroslav Volf Interviewing Fyodor 

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Former Sears Canada CEO Mark Cohen talks about the downfall of Sears and Kmart from his vantage point inside the company.

Show Notes:

Who Killed Sears and Kmart Series by Dennis Sanders: Part One and Part Two 

Radio Canada Documentary About Sears with Mark Cohen 

Who Killed Sears and Kmart Episode 

The Hedge Fund that Ate Sears Episode  

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Dennis shares the audio of a vespers video he made for his congregation about the theological and spiritual significance of LGBTQ pride and the imperative to share the good news with LGBTQ people that the God of the universes loves them as they are.

A Christian’s Posture towards Pride Month and LGBTQ+ People 

Happy Pride! (video version) 

As the public hearings of the January 6th Committee continue we talk to Jack Jenkins a reporter for Religion News Service about the connections between Christian Nationalism and the attack on the Capitol.

How Christian Nationalism Paved the Way for January 6 by Jack Jenkins 

Jack's website 

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Dennis marks the 100th episode of the podcast by announcing the final name change and opining on the vitality of the Disciples of Christ, the denomination that has been his church home for a quarter-century. Dennis feels the movement has gone off track and lacks focus. Can a mainline Protestant denomination get back on track?  

Show Notes:

Fatalism and the Disciples of Christ 

Disciples 3.0 

Praying For Revival (I Think) 

Faith Among the Ruins 

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"They didn't teach that in seminary." That's the phrase you will hear a pastor say sometimes as they encounter an unexpected situation. But the education of a minister doesn't end when they get their Masters of Divinity degree. Indeed, it is a lifelong education that can last decades.

Methodist pastor Ben Gosden began writing a series of articles on his blog to new pastors, sharing some of the knowledge he's learned in over a decade of ministry. Ben is the Lead Pastor of Trinity United Methodist in Savannah, GA. We talk about what he’s learned in over a decade of being in the pulpit, as well as how to talk about racism and privilege. He even gives me some needed advice.

Covered In the Master’s Dust- Ben’s Website

Faith Revisited Podcast

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Back in February, I was blessed to have the Rev. Tracey Barnowe on the podcast. Tracey is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and she has made it her mission to help congregations grow by using time-tested and simple methods that can help a congregation grow. When I had her on the podcast in February we had a ton of technical difficulties and I promised to have to her back for a longer interview. Well, this is that interview. If you didn’t hear the February interview, the link is in the show notes.

How to Grow Your Church website

February's interview with Tracy

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