Natalia Terfa, Emmy Kegler

Cafeteria Christian

Religion EN ↓ 374 episodes

Cafeteria Christian started as a place for people who love Jesus but are so over the version of Christianity that forgets love, justice, and curiosity. Hosted by Pastor Natalia Terfa and Pastor Emmy Kegler, the show is a mix of faith conversations, cultural commentary, and the beautiful, complicated mess of trying to follow Jesus in the real world. From biblical deep dives to big feelings about the world, Emmy and Natalia create a space where honesty and hope coexist. Together, we're reclaiming the term "Cafeteria Christian" — because when it comes to faith, you really can take what you like a...

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Natalia Terfa, Emmy Kegler

Episodes

#98 Being Blue Among Red State Christians 26.10.2020 49:27

Angela Denker, author of Red State Christians, joins Emmy and Natalia with insights from her research interviewing Christians of very different political convictions. Support the podcast on Patreon ! Find other podcasts in the Alter Guild Network .

#97 Hide Self View 19.10.2020 55:52

Show notes: Nora, Natalia, and Emmy talk about individualism and how it is antithetical to Christian community, Jesus v Paul, and if faith is a mirror or a window. Digressions include: taxes, Clueless, parenting asmr, and peeing in your pants. Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Find other podcasts on the network at http://alterguild.org

#96 Indigenous Peoples' Day (with Ashley Fairbanks) 12.10.2020 59:02

Jesse and Natalia listen as guest Ashley Fairbanks takes us to school on Indigenous Peoples Day. You can find Ashley on social media @ziibiing Support this podcast at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Find more shows on the network at http://alterguild.org

#95 IDI 06.10.2020 1:01:03

Jesse walks us through the Intercultural Development Inventory and what it's about and why it is helpful. Nora and Natalia add sometimes helpful side commentary, though Nora is, as always, the most helpful, A++. Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Find more shows on the network at http://alterguild.org

#94 Nora's Bible Corner: Amos 5 Edition 28.09.2020 22:17

Nora opens her Bible and tackles some verses given to her by Natalia, and then Natalia reacts to it. Digressions include Amos cookies, and noisy children. Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Find other shows on the network at http://alterguild.org

#93 Cafeteria Nuanced Christian Life 21.09.2020 1:03:39

Sarah Stuart Holland, one of the authors of "I think You're Wrong, but I'm Listening" and co-host of the Pantsuit Politics and Nuanced Life podcasts joins us to talk about life and faith and how hard nuance is at this time in our history. We cover a wide range of topics including parenting, citizenship, influence and relationships. Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Find o...

#92 #savethechildren 14.09.2020 51:20

Emmy, Natalia, Nora, and Jesse talk about conspiracy theories and why Christians seems to get caught up in them Links: https://religionnews.com/2020/06/05/why-american-evangelicals-are-so-tempted-by-the-easy-assurance-of-conspiracy-theories/?fbclid=IwAR3NYzTjKV81GbPRsbLLrSAxmDGTQy0B7bZconOWPDdq1cpzqjdpG9OaoOw

#91 Labor and Rest 08.09.2020 50:57

Emmy brings her research to Labor Day, and how we got to where we are today. Digressions include influencers, American Girl Dolls, and Newsies. With Nora, Natalia, and Emmy. Support the show on patreon.com/cafeteriachristian

#90 Jacob Blake. 31.08.2020 59:47

Nora, Natalia, Emmy, and Jesse talk about how the world is on fire, how outrage only gets you so far, and how the time to be surprised by what is happening has passed. Digressions include: local politics, and… Support the show at patreon.com/cafeteriachristian

#89 Rage (be nice to teachers!) 24.08.2020 57:42

Everyone is going bananas right now. When we're ticked off/anxious and frustrated and don't manage it...it comes out sideways. Emmy, Nora and Natalia talk about how to support our teachers (and manage ourselves) "in these trying times."

#88 All the Feels 17.08.2020 37:45

Natalia and Jesse talk about rest and why things feel so awful right now. Digressions include CC community read, and lots of shade thrown at Nora. Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian

#87 Covid and Church 09.08.2020 56:59

We tackle Christianity and covid, why churches think their faith somehow prevents them from getting a virus during a pandemic. Nora introduces a related topic in a segment she is calling "WTF - Christian Influencer addition" Support our show at www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Find other great shows at www.alterguild.org

#86 Infallibility, Inerrancy, and Infectability 03.08.2020 52:07

Jesse, Natalia, and Emmy tackle a listener question about inerrancy, and Emmy spends the whole time blowing our minds, as usual. Digressions include dark board games, infallibility and how to argue with people online. Support our show: patreon.com/cafeteriachristian

#85 Kanye 2020 26.07.2020 44:25

Kanye is running for President...maybe? Jesse, Nora and Natalia dig into what drives people towards a 3rd party candidate, how Christians (or "Christians") vote and honestly, how sick that campaign merch would be. Support our show: patreon.com/cafeteriachristian

#84 Prove It 13.07.2020 37:22

Let's say it's bedtime, and your kid decides to get *deep* just as you're ready to leave the room and watch a few hours of YouTube (this is hypothetical!!!). Well, hotshot? What do you do? In reality, we're all kids with deep questions about God. Our faith is in flux. But also? Help us, Natalia!!! You can support us at patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Email us at cafeteriachristian@gmail.com

#83 Patriotism in 2020 06.07.2020 1:09:08