The amazing and inspiring Rev. Carla Christopher joins us to tell her story and gives some great information about the Commision for a Renewed Lutheran Church which she co-chairs. And not to brag, but she told us we were influencers, we've never felt cooler.

Pastors Mary and Elise discuss the tough topic of gun violence and how the Church can be a part of the conversation and solution.

Pastors Elise and Mary are joined by long time family friends, Gail, Ari and Noa Stern-Frede! We talk about our seperate trips to Israel/ Palestine/ The Holy Land and what they meant to us from our Christian and Jewish perspectives.

The moment you've all been waiting for! Deacon Sarah Bowers joins Pastors Elise and Mary to talk about all of her amazing projects and passions. From being a deacon to a reluctant farmer's wife to a crucial part of her synod's staff we get to chat with one of our favorite people. Enjoy!

Pastors Elise and Mary catch up and talk about what continuing ed they have been diving into this summer! Everything from Christianity and evolution to hippies camping out together gets discussed! Shoot us an email to tell us what you've been learning this summer! [email protected]

Pastors Elise and Mary hit the road to the South Carolina Synod Assembly to interview folks who have gathered there. They asked everyone TWO questions: What do you wish the church would stop doing? And what do you wish the church would start doing? They got some really interesting and diverse answers!

Just a heads up due to the environment (and Elise's limited editing abilities) the audio can be a little rough at certain points especially from day one. You can skip to about 45 minutes in for day two's interviews which have much better sound quality!

Pastors Elise and Mary discuss how the church faces or doesn't face trauma. Both internal trauma as well as the trauma we see happening in the world.

The wonderful Robin Pingilley joins Pastors Elise and Mary on our 10th (!!!!!) episode to share her journey; both in her call and seminary journey. Robin and Pastor Elise bond over their shared love of the Book of Concord (nerd alerts!) and Jesus' humanity. After our talk with Robin you get to hear Pastors Elise and Mary fangirl over Robin as well as marvel at all the conversation held beyond our racial differences.

(A side note about the audio: it's not great this episode. But Elise sent Mary new headphones so it should be better next time!)

Pastors Elise and Mary talk through possible answers to the church's age old question, "where are all the young people!?" Well also just go off on tangents. Enjoy!

Pastors Mary and Elise talk about difficult people on this episode! They share stories and some advise on how to deal the most difficult folks. Enjoy!

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