Dunker Punks Podcast

Emmett Eldridge, a host of the Dunker Punks Podcast, speaks with Reverend Tim Smith of the organization Center of Life about their work in the area of economic equality. This podcast addresses the overarching question of how it can be possible for everyone to have enough.

Tori Bateman from the Church of the Brethren, Office of Public Witness brings Sarah Thompson, the Director of Christian Peacemaker Teams,on the podcast to share about their non-violent works. This Dunker Punks podcast brings much passion and hope into places of conflict that we might see as hopeless.

Kianna Simonson casually explores various faith topics with friends, including how they seek to live out principles of peace. This podcast introduces thoughts and perspectives from people who are not from the Church of the Brethren, giving insight into what the church looks like from the outside.

As a hashtag around the conversation of sexual assault circulates, Dunker Punks Podcast finds a voice in it. In this episode, Jen Jensen and Emmy Goering create a conversation about sexual violence and challenge the church to take a role in rejecting rape culture.

Elizabeth Ullery-Swenson brings together a panel of young adult leaders in the Church of the Brethren in this episode of the podcast. Jennifer Keeny Scar, Tim Heishman, and Colin Scott examine the future of the church through an open conversation which includes challenges in the denomination.

In this episode of the Dunker Punks Podcast, Emmett Eldridge meets with attendees of the 2017 Young Adult Conference. Through that conversation, young Brethren adults highlight their significance in the church.

Jonathan Stauffer speaks with Randall Westfall from Camp Brethren Heights on rewilding the Christian Faith. In this episode, Randall unpacks what it means to be more in tune with God's creation.

Nolan McBride takes us on a journey through history. The episode includes a walk in the lives of people of faith, Dunker Punk history, and more. Nolan’s reflections provide an in-depth understanding of Brethren background.

Dylan Dell-Haro explores the diversity seen throughout the creatures of God’s kingdom. In previous episodes, Dylan has shared stories of human gender diversity to remind of us two is not enough. We see many examples of inconsistency in gender and ways of life in this episode of the Dunker Punks podcast.

Laura Weimer grew up serving others with her church in one of the richest places in the world where the poor are too easily unseen. In this episode, she continues her series learning more about local nonprofits by talking with the executive director of Arlington, VA's food pantry, AFAC. Jesus also had a special concern for those left out and unseen, and as his followers, we are called to the margi...

Transforming our understanding of what the Bible means by repentance is a step towards the spiritual awakening needed to return to God's justice amidst the inequality of empire. Dana Cassell explores the scriptural calls to live anew as part of her series on a spiritual training regimen for Dunker Punks.

Reporting from Annual Conference, Suzanne Lay shares voices of folks serving others in seemingly hopeless situations. In the spirit of the conference theme, hear from these risk takers to fortify our faith, that together we can see each other through to God's revolutionary reality. 

Listen in on a group of young people who are so invested in the church, have really positive experiences from it, but also see the challenges it faces and want to address those challenges head on. In this episode, Emmett leads a small group discussion at the Brethren Young Adult Conference (YAC). They talk about carrying on the tradition of "Another Way of Living," together and in the world.

As followers of Jesus, we all have at least two stories to share. This episode will inspire you to tell them, as Kevin Schatz interviews Brethren storytellers Ed Groff and Brent Carlson at Brethren Voices. Hear the story behind the TV show about what Brethen do as a matter of faith.

What's your definition of a Dunker Punk? Is it someone who listens to every episode of the podcast or does it go deeper than that? Go deep and rock out with this special music packed episode. Jacob Crouse treats us to new songs from his upcoming Dunker Punk album. Enjoy and let it inspire you to sing about another way of living: the Jesus Way!

Whenever you have welcomed a stranger, you have welcomed Jesus. Ashley Haldeman's interview with Church World Service's Christine Bear teaches us so many ways to gladly receive folks. Christine makes sure refugees fleeing persecution and violence have the resources they need to make a new home in our community. Learn about her work, how you can support it and many more ways to welcome.

Emmett Eldred interviews a Dunker Punk who is bringing the kingdom of God into his community of calling. Brethren listeners may also recognize him as moderator-elect; that is, next year's official representative for the Church of the Brethren. Samuel Sarpiya sees a longing for the Brethren way of life and historic peace tradition in our wider world. Get inspired to satisfy that longing in your nei...

Travel to Jerusalem with Nate Hosler at the Brethren Office of Public Witness to meet Yusef Daher of the World Council of Churches. Nate asks how we who work for peace and read the Bible together can relate to the conflict over land in Israel and Palestine. Yusef explains that the Bible says we are all born in Jerusalem. Because we are all equal to God, everyone who loves the land can live togethe...

Jenna Walmer composes a discussion on forbearance from many voices at On Earth Peace. The Brethren agency has revived the word for a 2017 emphasis on coming together amidst differences. Listen as they look back to Brethren statements to find a way forward, picking up on the signature Brethren practice of following Jesus by gathering around relationship instead of division.

The Bible and its many voices speak to the diversity of God's children by offering manifold ways to glimpse into the depth of God. In this episode, Dylan Dell-Haro continues his exploration of gender by speaking to the source. This fun and fascinating conversation reveals how no single description can contain all of God.

As our souls are dependent on the life-giving spirit of God, so are our bodies dependent on natural processes for living. In this episode, Jonathan Stauffer explores the theology of environmental justice and interviews Bill Schuerer of On Earth Peace about his time with the Water Protectors at Standing Rock. Hear how participation in environmental justice is advocacy for the well-being of marginal...

None of our paths on the Jesus way are the same, yet we're in this together. In this episode, Laura Weimer opens the door to folks responding to domestic violence and homelessness at Doorways in Arlington, VA. In so doing, we not only learn about the role of this critical community haven, but also the journey to safety and stability and how we can walk alongside some of God's most vulnerable.

We follow the one who is perfect, but perfection isn't expected from us. In this episode Dana Cassell talks with Lauree Hersch Meyer about that time even Jesus changed his mind. Listen and consider what kind of relationships could be transformed by opening yourself more.

Whether we learn about it or not, many of our comforts and everyday activity is fueled at the expense of the land and brothers and sisters. In this episode, Sarah Ullom-Minnich introduces us to a 23 year old battle for environmental justice in Ecuador and reminds us that inaction in the face of injustice is just as wrong as active participation.

The rest of the world is winding down from Christmas fever, but we Christians are just entering the season of celebrating God with us. Take a listen as Josh Brockway and Jarrod McKenna talk about continuing the story of the New Testament by embodying the character of our faith.