The Synod of Mid-America

By Synod of Mid-America

Join SoMA Executive Landon Whitsitt in a weekly exploration of what's going on in the Synod of Mid-America and the Presbyterian Church at large.... more

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September 06, 2013 People say funny things, continued. [SoMAcast]
Landon and James have a chat about a recent blog post by Adam Copeland, titled "Is the PCUSA Going Down the Tubes?"
We hope we didn't embarrass him...
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August 13, 2013 Is taking Sabbath selfish? [SoMAcast]
Poor James. He's really tired and worn out. This week he and Landon reflect on Sabbath, Sabbatical, and owning our own self-care.
In the episode:
MC Frontalot: I'll Form the Head (it's a geek joke) Come to OASIS! MaryAnn McKibben Dana's Sabbath in the SuburbsLandon's Email SabbaticalThe Protestant work ethicPreparation for Sabbath is hard workSabbath is an outgrowth of genuine relationshipWhat is our theology of employment?Learn about these people now: Seth Godin, Merlin Mann, Leo Babauta, Tim Ferriss ... Seriously, RIGHT NOW.And now... nap time.
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August 05, 2013 Live, from #BigTent13, it's: "Militant Optimism"! [SoMAcast]
Landon and James chat with our friend Jodi Craiglow (of StayPCUSA) in Louisville about Big Tent and what "building relationships" actually means. Plus, Jodi coins a phrase: Militant Optimism. So, in that vein: WE FIRMLY BELIEVE YOU WILL ENJOY THIS EPISODE!
22 minutes
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July 29, 2013 Two White Guys talk about Race. [SoMAcast]

Landon and James spend time as two white guys highlighting some chapters from Bruce Reyes-Chow's new book But I Don't See You As Asian: Curating Conversations About Race.
In this episode:
We'll see you at Big Tent for #bigtentafterdarkBruce is disturbingly nuanced"Being white is hard"; Ben Folds' "Rockin' The Suburbs""But I don't see you as Asian"; Our race and ethnic heritage is a part of who we are"You all look the same"; "I'm not racist but..."; Jose Irizarry and Interculturalism"No, where are you FROM?"BRC on GCR"We need at least one" ; Racial tokenism; Landon announces his candidacy for President of the Theresa Cho Fan Club"Let's just stop talking about race"; We ostrich racial conversations; It's okay to ask stupid questions in good faith;Landon and James renew their call to help the SoMA "light one candle" against racism.
48 minutes
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July 19, 2013 How Long, O Lord?: White Noise and MLK in a hoodie [SoMAcast]
Landon and James don't have pulpits to preach in, but they do have a podcast. This week, they take a moment to address white privilege and the church.
In this episode:
"Do this and you will live..." A sermon from Rev. Jamie McLeodWhite Noise: Christian Whispers and Shouts on the Trayvon Martin Case by Elizabeth DrescherDr. Beverly Tatum: Racism is a system of advantage based on race."The Zimmerman Acquittal: America's Racist God" by Dr. Anthea ButlerRacism is a moving sidewalk and we have to be anti-racistThe SoMA calls for help
36 minutes
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July 02, 2013 Episode 008 Jesus and Superman [SoMAcast]
Landon is on vacation, so in this episode James invites Jason to join the conversation. While the boss is away anything can happen! In this episode we explore the new Superman " Man of Steel" of movie. Is Superman the Jesus the church really wants? Is Superman a super example of faith? Superman sermons, from who? And much more....

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The Man of Steel Sermon Resources
NPR'S All Things Considered Superman Interview
Article on Superman in the Guardian
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June 24, 2013 Episode 007. Licence to Thrill [SoMAcast]
Sometimes, we don't say the things we need to say. This week, Landon and James talk about the things Pastors should say to congregations and vice versa.
In this episode:
Landon and James do a little catch up. with where they've each been during the week. First full week in the new office!Landon's upcoming email sabbatical, inspired by danah boydRachel Held Evans: 11 Things I Wish More Pastors Would SayThe Theophilus Project: 10 Things Pastors Need to Hear from Their CongregationsConfession and Assurance; Total Depravity, "10 pounds of crap in a 5 pound bag"Be yourself; Landon is a snowflake; authenticity and maturitySabbath is crucial; "vacation" does not mean "working outside the office"; MaryAnn McKibben Dana is coming for OASISLet's get sacramental; Communion should be live giving not a funeral dirge;Pastors don't always know exactly what a scripture means. Shocker! Anna Carter Florence, "Preaching as Testimony"It's all about authenticity
44 minutes
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June 17, 2013 You're the meaning in my life/You're the... [SoMAcast]
Landon and James talk creativity and inspiration.
In this episode:
Landon gets a whiteboardCreativity vs Inspiration vs Energy vs TechniqueIt's okay to make bad art... at firstWe're not afraid of doing it wrong, just afraid of not doing it well.
24 minutes
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June 10, 2013 Stay classy, Mid-America. Thanks for dropping by. [SoMAcast]
Landon and James are a little punchy this week. After a long day of getting GPS off and running, they talk about BBQ, cultural difference, and what makes a synod so great.
And a BBQ Challenge has been issued for GA 221 Detroit 2014!
In this episode:
GPS is going greatWhat is BBQ? (Hint: It comes from Kansas City)Regional differencesSame thing, different syntax
30 minutes
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June 03, 2013 I wish someone had told me it would be like this [SoMAcast]
Being new to pastoral ministry is hard, but having someone to help you through it is not. The SoMA's Gathering for Pastoral Sustenance is a program designed to do just that.
Join Landon and James for a conversation about new ministry, monkeys, and preaching awful sermons early in their ministry.
In this episode:
Landon and James are monkeys. Sorta.Stories of early ministry"You learn ministry by doing ministry"Successful Ministry vs. Sustainable MinistrySpiritual GrowthPastoral ImaginationCovenant CommunityIndependence & AccountabilityLearning from Experienced Practitioners
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The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.