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Pastor, writer, communications professional, podcaster. Made in Michigan, living in Minnesota. Church and Main Podcast: https://churchandmain.org Substack: https://infinitecharity.substack.com/

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What "Elbows Up" Means to Canadian Christians with David Harrison | Episode 232 | Church & Main Podcast In this episode, we look at the shifting dynamics between Canada and the United States amid rising nationalism, influenced by recent U.S. political rhetoric. I...

Canada and the United States had a long friendly relationship...until Donald Trump was elected President again. In this episode I talk with an Anglican priest in Canada about how Canadian Christians are navigating this frought time in the life of their nation. churchandmain.org/episode/what...

21.04.2025 15:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Artificially generated pretend news screen with picture of jubilant penguins and wording: "LIVE BREAKING NEWS Penguins Celebrate: We Won!," timestamp 18:50, "Trump surrenders & pauses reciprocal tariffs on US imports for 90 days."

Artificially generated pretend news screen with picture of jubilant penguins and wording: "LIVE BREAKING NEWS Penguins Celebrate: We Won!," timestamp 18:50, "Trump surrenders & pauses reciprocal tariffs on US imports for 90 days."

Making the rounds.

09.04.2025 19:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 154 ๐Ÿ” 39 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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USAID, Revisited with Peter Mandeville | Episode 229 | Church & Main Podcast I speak with Peter Mandeville, former head of the faith-based office at USAID, about the complexities of U.S. foreign aid and the agency's current challenges....

IN this second episode on USAID, we learn more from Peter Mandeville. churchandmain.org/episode/usai...

09.04.2025 19:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This has to be one of those, "the lady doth protest too much" moments.

09.04.2025 19:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Rise and Fall of the United States Institute of Peace with Susie Hayward | Episode 230 | Church & Main Podcast We explore the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) with Susie Hayward, a former senior advisor with extensive experience in religion and inclusive...

You might have heard about the closure of the United States Institute of Peace by DOGE, but what was USIP all about? Listen to the latest episode. churchandmain.org/episode/the-...

09.04.2025 19:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Rise and Fall of the United States Institute of Peace with Susie Hayward | Episode 230 | Church & Main Podcast We explore the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) with Susie Hayward, a former senior advisor with extensive experience in religion and inclusive...

What is the United States Institute for Peace? Why did the Department for Government Efficiency shut it down? I chatted with Susie Hayward, who worked at USIP about the organization, the church's role in creating USIP and why it mattered. churchandmain.org/episode/the-...

04.04.2025 16:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Finding Hope in Trump 2.0 with David Gray | Episode 226 Podcast Episode ยท Church and Main ยท 03/07/2025 ยท 1h

Where do we find hope in such a time? We find it in God and Presbyterian Pastor David Gray shares how can find this hope in our faith communities during the time of Trump. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

31.03.2025 16:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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USAID, Church World Service and Foreign Aid with Alex Morse | Episode 225 Podcast Episode ยท Church and Main ยท 02/28/2025 ยท 50m

You might have seen the video celebrating the end of USAID. Alex Morse from Church World Service explains what we are losing with the loss of this agency. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/u...

31.03.2025 16:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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USAID, Church World Service and Foreign Aid with Alex Morse | Episode 225 | Church & Main Podcast Alex Morse, Deputy Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at Church World Service joins the podcast to talk about the ramifications of...

Our most recent episode is with Alex Morse of Church World Service and the impact of the dismantling of USAID. churchandmain.org/episode/usai...

07.03.2025 03:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

In reading the Visit of the Magi, I wonder at times when we act in the service of Herod instead of Jesus. #epiphany #lectionary

04.01.2025 18:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sociology in the Age of Trump with Jesse Smith | Episode 213

A new episode is up where I spoke with Professor Jesse Smith on how sociologists got Trump voters wrong. open.spotify.com/episode/7CEa... @denminn.bsky.social

14.12.2024 03:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Culture War, the Working Class and Donald Trump with Luke Allen | Episode 214 | Church & Main Podcast I speak with Luke Allen, lead organizer for Michigan Faith in Action, about the intersection of faith, community organizing, and cultural change after recent...

We might think we know Trump voters, but a Michigan community thinks these voters are not so easy to pigeonhole. churchandmain.org/episode/the-...

03.01.2025 14:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sociology in the Age of Trump with Jesse Smith | Episode 213 Church and Main ยท Episode

I have a new episode up where I spoke with Professor Jesse Smith on how sociologists got Trump voters wrong. open.spotify.com/episode/7CEa... #podcasts #sociology

13.12.2024 17:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Sermon: Advent Starts in the Dark - December 1, 2024
Sermon: Advent Starts in the Dark - December 1, 2024 YouTube video by First Christian Church St. Paul, MN

To paraphrase @frutledge.bsky.social , Advent starts in the darkness, but it doesn't stay there. youtu.be/OfHuOjMHeIA?... #sermons #advent

09.12.2024 15:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

After Election, We Must Love One Another
open.substack.com/pub/churchan...

08.12.2024 02:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Beth Crissman explains why Christians need to talk to people who are different from us likening it to singing in harmony and not unison. Full episode: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-qeqyc... #podcasts

05.12.2024 02:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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SHORTS: What Will You Preach the Sunday After the Election? with Joshua Gritter | Episode 202 Church and Main ยท Episode

If you're a preacher what did you preach on November 10? A Presbyterian pastor shared what he was planning to do. open.spotify.com/episode/5yKl...

02.12.2024 20:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Faithful Christian Engagement in Politics with Miranda Zapor Cruz | Episode 204 Church and Main ยท Episode

I spoke with Miranda Zapor-Cruz, author of "Faithful Politics," about the role of Christians in the political landscape discussing the challenges of engaging with politics while maintaining spiritual integrity. Listen on your favorite podcast app. #podcasts open.spotify.com/episode/3dcw...

02.12.2024 03:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Foodtruck Ministry with Kari Olsen | Episode 206 Church and Main ยท Episode

A recent episode of Church and Main where I interviewed the head of a food truck ministry in the Twin Cities. open.spotify.com/episode/6xhi...

27.11.2024 20:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A Theology of Digital Ministry with Jim Keat | Episode 200 | Church & Main Podcast In this milestone 200th episode of Church in Maine, I chat with Jim Keat, digital minister at Riverside Church, about the theological foundations of digital...

Taking a look at the theological foundations of digital ministry with Jim Keat of Riverside Church in NYC. churchandmain.org/episode/a-th.... #podcasts

26.11.2024 17:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The thing Kennedy misses is that millions of Americans have tried eating better and exercising and still gain weight. It feels like he thinks this is a problem of will when it might be something more complex. These drugs might help.

26.11.2024 15:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Congregational Renewal Through Listening with Liz Eide | Episode 210 | Church & Main Podcast In this episode, Pastor Liz Eide discusses the renewal journey of the Lutheran Church of Peace in Maplewood, Minnesota, emphasizing the transformative power of...

How does a congregation revitalize? By listening: within the church, the community and to God. Check out this episode with Pastor Liz Eide. churchandmain.org/episode/cong...

26.11.2024 02:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ansel enjoying a late fall day. #cats

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Church and Main | Dennis Sanders Church and Main is a podcast at the intersection of faith and modern life. Join Pastor Dennis Sanders as he shares the stories of faith interacting with the ever-changing world of the 21st century.

For those who are new here, I have a podcast called Church and Main, where I discuss the intersection of faith and politics/culture. I hope to have a separate account here soon. Check it out when you have the chance. churchandmain.podbean.com #podcasts

25.11.2024 20:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I did some deconstruction when I was just out of college, but I was still interested in rebuilding my faith, not just tearing it down.

25.11.2024 15:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
St. Boniface Cathedral, Winnipeg, MB Canada.

St. Boniface Cathedral, Winnipeg, MB Canada.

A pic of the St. Boniface Cathedral in Winnipeg. A fire burned down the building in '68. When it was rebuilt, the facade was kept and the new building was built inside.

23.11.2024 20:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Your cat pic for the day.

23.11.2024 20:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Foodtruck Ministry with Kari Olsen | Episode 206 Shobiโ€™s Table is a foodtruck that is also a ministry. It is a pay-as-you-can food truck that creates and serves from-scratch, delicious, nutritious meals rescued food from Twin Cities Food Justice to ...

A recent episode of Church and Main where I interviewed the head of a food truck ministry in the Twin Cities. www.podbean.com/eas/pb-ua2yi...

22.11.2024 03:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Grief and Grace Beyond self-care.

The first of many posts on the election. open.substack.com/pub/churchan...

13.11.2024 02:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0