In this episode, we’re talking with Pastor Andrea De Avila and River Martin, both from Sargent Avenue Mennonite Church in Winnipeg. Join us as we talk about race, discrimination, and the hope for diversity in the church. Is racism still a thing? How do we make sense of privilege? How can we achieve real diversity in the church?

Andrea and River have been engaging their home congregation, Sargent Avenue Mennonite Church, in these conversations for the last few years. They have shared their own experiences and have lead their church in studies and discussions. They have also started a support group for people of colour in the Mennonite Church.

You can also win a copy of Who Will Be a Witness: Igniting Activism for God's Justice, Love, and Deliverance by Drew G. I. Hart! Simply like our facebook page (@themennocast), and you will automatically be entered to win thanks to CommonWord and Herald Press. Like our page before October 3, 2021. Open to Canadian residents only.

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Episode Outline:
00:00 - Introduction
10:39 - Interview with Andrea & River
57:15 - Resource give-away
58:42 - Continuing the conversation
01:07:55 - Outro

In this episode, we’re talking with Professor Emeritus of Conrad Grebel University College, Tom Yoder Neufeld. Join us as we talk about the church. What is the church? Who can be a part of it? And what do we do when we don’t get along?

Tom is Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies & Theological Studies at Conrad Grebel University College. He’s spent his whole life in the church, serving on the local and global level, as well as everything in-between. He continues to use his gifts to encourage the church. He is the author of the Ephesians commentary in the Believers Church Bible Commentary Series as well as Killing Enmity: Violence and The New Testament and Recovering Jesus: The Witness of the New Testament.

You can also win a copy of Tom’s commentary on Ephesians! Simply like our facebook page (@themennocast), and you will automatically be entered to win thanks to CommonWord and Herald Press. Like our page before August 29, 2021. Open to Canadian residents only.

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Episode Outline:
00:00 - Introduction
07:15 - Interview with Tom
48:03 - Resource give-away
49:48 - Continuing the conversation
1:00:43 - Outro

In this episode, we’re talking with Associate Professor of Practical Theology, Irma Fast Dueck. Join us as we talk about baptism, membership, and young people in the church. Why are young people leaving the church? Why are young Christians choosing not to be baptized? What does positive faith formation look like?

Irma is the Associate Professor of Practical Theology at Canadian Mennonite University. She has done extensive research on young people in the church, baptism, cohabitation, and marriage. She is also active in the life of the church and is a sought-after speaker for conferences, retreats, and churches.

You can also win a copy of Raising Disciples: How to Make Faith Matter for Our Kids by Natalie Frisk! Simply like our facebook page (@themennocast), and you will automatically be entered to win thanks to CommonWord and Herald Press. Like our page before August 15, 2021. Open to Canadian residents only.

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Episode Outline:
00:00 - Introduction
08:28 - Interview with Irma
51:42 - Resource give-away
53:33 - Continuing the conversation
58:59 - Outro

In this episode, we’re talking with Mennonite worship guru, Anneli Loepp Thiessen. Join us as we talk about worship and the new Voices Together hymnal. Is a hymnal a theological book? Why are some songs and resources added, removed, or changed? And what do we do when authors and composers abuse and violate others?

Anneli was on the Voices Together hymnal committee. She is a doctoral student and the Canadian director of the Anabaptist Worship Network. You can can connect with her on Facebook and Twitter.

You can also win a copy of Voices Together as well as a limited edition Voices Together face mask! Simply like our facebook page (@themennocast), and you will automatically be entered to win thanks to CommonWord and Herald Press. Like our page before August 1, 2021. Open to Canadian residents only.

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Episode Outline:
00:00 - Introduction
09:23 - Interview with Anneli
47:54 - Resource give-away
50:34 - Continuing the conversation
58:08 - Outro

In this episode, we’re talking with pastor, author, and self proclaimed “theology nut,” Anthony G. Siegrist. Join us as we talk about talking about God. Who is God and how can we know God? How do we make sense of theological moments? And who is allowed to participate?

Anthony is the author of Speaking of God: An Essential Guide to Christian Thought which you can borrow or buy from CommonWord. You can learn more about Anthony and connect with him at anthonysiegrist.com

You can also win a copy of Anthony’s book! Simply like our facebook page (@themennocast), and you will automatically be entered to win a copy of The Bible Unwrapped thanks to CommonWord and Herald Press. Like our page before July 18, 2021. Open to Canadian residents only.

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Episode Outline:
00:00 - Introduction
08:00 - Interview with Anthony
44:20 - Resource give-away
46:32 - Continuing the conversation
56:45 - Outro

In this episode, we’re talking with pastor, theologian, author, and preacher Meghan Larissa Good. Join us as we have a conversation about the Bible. What is it all about? Why is it so important? And why do we have such a hard time with it?

Meghan is the author of The Bible Unwrapped: Making Sense of Scripture Today, which you can borrow or buy from CommonWord. You can learn more about Meghan and connect with her at meghanlarissagood.com

You can also win a copy of Meghan’s book! Simply like our facebook page (@themennocast), and you will automatically be entered to win a copy of The Bible Unwrapped thanks to CommonWord and Herald Press. Like our page before July 4, 2021. Open to Canadian residents only.

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Episode Outline
00:00 - Introduction
09:08 - Interview with Meghan
48:38 - Resource give-away
51:20 - Continuing the conversation
01:00:17 - Outro

Thank you for taking the time to check out The MennoCast. This is the trailer for this new podcast initiative - hosted by Ryan Dueck, Moses Falco, and Carrie Lehn. We’re so excited to launch and get the conversations going!

The MennoCast is a platform for genuine, enriching, and stimulating conversations about faith from an Anabaptist perspective. As followers of Jesus, and pastors within the Mennonite Church Canada tradition, we’ve seen how much the focus has shifted to local congregations as the hub of Christian ministry. But the Church is so much bigger than just our local expressions. This is our way of connecting the church together, listening to each other’s voices, and inviting others to journey together with us.

Each season, we will be digging deep into a theme, growing in our faith in Jesus Christ, and encouraging one another along the way. We will have one or more guests each episode who will share their stories and perspectives. You can listen here, at CommonWord, or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.