Dunker Punks Podcast – Arlington Church of the Brethren

The Bible and its many voices speak to the diversity of God’s children by offering manifold ways to glimpse into the depth of God. In this episode, Dylan Dell-Haro continues his exploration of gender by speaking to the source. This fun and fascinating conversation reveals how no single description can contain all of God.

As our souls are dependent on the life-giving spirit of God, so are our bodies dependent on natural processes for living. In this episode, Jonathan Stauffer explores the theology of environmental justice and interviews Bill Schuerer of On Earth Peace about his time with the Water Protectors at Standing Rock. Hear how participation in environmental justice is advocacy for the well-being of marginalized communities whose bodies are most likely to bear the brunt of ecological degradation. The episode also features an awesome new recording of an old hymn by Jacob!

None of our paths on the Jesus way are the same, yet we’re in this together. In this episode, Laura Weimer opens the door to folks responding to domestic violence and homelessness at Doorways in Arlington, VA. In so doing, we not only learn about the role of this critical community haven, but also the journey to safety and stability and how we can walk alongside some of God’s most vulnerable.

We follow the one who is perfect, but perfection isn’t expected from us. In this episode Dana Cassell talks with Lauree Hersch Meyer about that time even Jesus changed his mind. Listen and consider what kind of relationships could be transformed by opening yourself more.

Whether we learn about it or not, many of our comforts and everyday activity is fueled at the expense of the land and brothers and sisters. In this episode, Sarah Ullom-Minnich introduces us to a 23 year old battle for environmental justice in Ecuador and reminds us that inaction in the face of injustice is just as wrong as active participation.

The rest of the world is winding down from Christmas fever, but we Christians are just entering the season of celebrating God with us. Take a listen as Josh Brockway and Jarrod McKenna talk about continuing the story of the New Testament by embodying the character of our faith.

As the Christmas lights twinkle on the streets most of us drive, here is a story of neighbors shining the light of Christ down darker roads. Kevin Schatz reveals the care and love volunteers at Los Angeles’ Cathedral church put into organizing a joyous Christmas celebration for over 500 families to find hope in the help. Listen and commit to carrying on the light of Christ into your neighborhood this New Year.

Much of America’s land was progressively acquired through court battles from natives who believed it couldn’t be owned. Hear about the history behind the history being made at Standing Rock. Emmy Goering at the Office of Public Witness returns with an interview of Joel West Williams at the Native Rights Fund.

Elizabeth Ullery Swenson introduces us to another new way of following Jesus together. Listen to her conversation with Jeanne Davies who leads a Parables community of faith in Chicago. Consider just how welcoming our welcome is, because the body of Christ isn’t complete if any of God’s children are excluded.

How do we feel about inheriting the benefit of those who desired their neighbor’s land? This week, the Office of Public Witness continues to focus on listening to displaced persons as Emerson Goering interviews Mark Charles about the long-term effect of conquest and possession.