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Pastors Tim, Jason, and Tuhina (the AC Three) are back in studio to tackle the upcoming third Sunday of Epiphany – and the classic story of Jesus calling together his crew. What does it mean to follow someone like that?

Tuhina and Jason sit down with the fascinating Rich Havard to talk about his work with both mental health and decolonizing wealth – two of the more relevant topics to discuss in these days, no?

Tuhina and Jason sit down with the Rev. Christa Compton, newest Bishop of the New Jersey Synod of the ELCA and brilliant preacher, to talk about all things RE: the pulpit. How can we recognize the doubt that exists in the pews, in the world, in our own hearts? How can we connect the act of preaching with the act of worship?

Throwback to an early in-house conversation (circa 2022) to talk about this high holy day (err...night), and the stories surrounding it – many of which can easily suffer from familiarity. How can we look at this story anew?

Tuhina and Jason sit down with the delightful and brilliant Rev. Laura Mariko Cheifetz to talk about how important context is for such a pivotal story like Christmas – and how many layers of Empire you have to peel back to even get a glimpse of the real thing.

We invited our favorite doula pastor, the Rev. Carrie Ballenger, to talk about Advent through the eyes of those intimately connected to the act of giving life. What does it mean to meaningfully walk through this season that is often overshadowed by its more popular cousin? What does it mean to talk about childbirth amidst a sea of miscarriages?

The AC Three – Pastors Tuhina, Tim, and Jason – go off-lectionary to discuss utopian ideals, utopian plans...and whether the very idea of a utopia is even possible in the first place.

Pastors Jason and Tuhina sit down with the lovely and lovable Rev. Jennifer Shimota to talk about all things Advent. Instead of a specific lectionary text, this episode we look at an entire liturgical season. Buckle up!

Jason and guest host Derrick Weston sit down with the breath of fresh air that is Bryan Rust – Bryan is a cantor and musician extraordinaire, and he brought his unique perspective to this annual end of the Christian year: Christ the King Sunday. How can we recover the heavy-laden image of king? Is such an expedition doomed to failure? We probably came up with more questions than answers in our con...

Jason and Tuhina sit down with peacemaker, healer, and scholar, Dr. Najeeba Syeed, to talk about a whole host of topics adjacent to building the interfaith table, the difference between inter-faith and intra-faith dialogue, and what it means to recognize the pluralistic reality all around us.

Pastors Jason Chesnut, Tuhina Verma Rasche, and Tim Brown go off-lectionary to talk about the end of the world – how it's more common than you might think, how it's happened before, and what seriously reckoning with it can teach us in these anxious, rattled times.

We sit down with the Rev. Tita Valeriano in a repeat episode discussing All Saints' Day – what it means, how different people approach it, and different hooks from which to hang potential sermons.

Pastors Jason, Tuhina, and Tim sit down to talk about the high holy day in Lutheran churches the world over – Reformation Day – how reformation is indistinguishable from liberation; and how "All Panic, No Disco" is a pretty good sermon title. Jeremiah 31:31-34 Romans 3:19-28 John 8:31-36

In a repeat episode from 2024, Pastors Tim, Tuhina, and Jason sit down to talk about the act of preaching in perilous times, and how best to approach this sacred task in today's world. Such a focus, sadly, is still too relevant. Every once in a while, it's helpful to ditch a particular passage and, instead, take a bird's-eye view.

In a new segment on Hashcast, Pastor Jason Chesnut – with the inspiration and aid of the incomparable Tom Boomershine – takes a journey through the story of Jesus and the Ten Lepers. Listen in as we dive deep into the power and depth of the ancient practice of biblical storytelling. Pentecost 18 Luke 17:11-19

The AC Three – Jason, Tuhina, and Tim – talk about citizenship, especially considering we live in a time when birthright citizenship is under assault. What are we called to do as citizens of the commonwealth of God? To where do we owe our allegiance? (Or to put it another way: what does it mean to follow Jesus?)

Travis West had too many good things he so graciously shared with us – and his book is so good we had lots of questions – so Jason and Tuhina's conversation with him needed a second episode.

Pastors Tuhina and Jason sit down with the thoughtful, deliberate, wise professor Travis West to talk about his striking new book – The Sabbath Way – and how Sabbath breaks all our rules around capitalism, possession, ownership, and beyond. Can we choose the Sabbath Way in a world seemingly committed to literally any other path?

Tim and Jason welcome 21st-century Renaissance man, Derrick Weston – author, filmmaker, podcaster, speaker, and educator – to talk about the parable of the lost sheep and the lost coin: how God is both a terrible shepherd and a reckless inventor, what it means to truly be a sheep (and a coin), and how, in the Beloved Community, there's no such thing as "too far gone." 14th Sunday after the Penteco...

Tim, Tuhina, and Jason go off-lectionary to discuss Luther's theology of the cross (found in his classic moment of defense, the Heidelberg Disputation) – in other words, we're talking about calling a thing what it is. No more euphemisms. What does it mean to trust the evidence of your eyes and ears – and tell the truth about what you see and hear – in a world which sometimes encourages suspicion o...

Jason and Rozella sit down with Pastor Joann Lee to talk about a God who loves food, a God who topples any and all rigid structures we might create, and what it means to stay awake in a world committed to keeping people asleep. 12th Sunday after the Pentecost Luke 14:1, 7-14

Pastors Tuhina and Jason sit down with the brilliant professor Simran Jeet Singh, religion scholar and nationally-renowned author, to talk about Luke's Parable of the Rich Fool and the profound echoes found in Sikh wisdom and tradition. 8th Sunday after the Pentecost Luke 12:13-21

The Anam Cara Three (the Revs. Tim Brown, Tuhina Rasche, and Jason Chesnut) sit down (in the same space!) to talk about resiliency, enough-edness, and how the Holy Spirit consistently shows up despite our best efforts.

Jason and Rozella Haydée White sit down with the brilliant professor, Dr. Tamisha Tyler, to talk about Mary and her sister Martha – how has this scripture been used to harm? What does it mean to be fully present with our Lord and Savior? How can we internalize that Jesus doesn't care what we do; he's interested in ***who we are***. Sixth Sunday after the Pentecost Luke 10:38-42

Pastors Tim and Jason sit down with the insightful and delightful Rev. Heather Bachelder to talk about how Jesus doesn't live in the binary, and our repeated attempts to hole him in or box him down do more harm than good. 3rd Sunday after the Pentecost Luke 9:51-62