Eastern Mennonite University Podcast

Join us for the last chapel of the semester, as Dr. Stephanie Powell leads us in imagining “What’s Next?”  Matt. 28:1-10

“Table Story: Jesus (at) the Passover” – Join us as Dr. Joyner explores the practice of telling stories around a meal, which is central to both Judaism and Christianity. This chapel will explore the Passover meal that Jesus shared with his disciples and invite reflection on our role in conveying central stories to future generations.  Luke....

Join us to hear presentations from two 2025 Seminary graduates, Graciella Odelia “Home Away from Home: Embracing Young Asian Immigrants in Church” and Chrissie Muecke “Toward a Thriving Faith in the Midst of Loss: The Wisdom of the Elders.”

Join us to hear two presentations from 2025 Seminary graduates.  Shimeles Abebe: “Beyond Evangelism: An Invitation for the Church to Work on Peacebuilding and Restorative Justice in a War-torn Country” and Dave Mansfield: “Beyond Inclusion: Creating Hospitable Spaces alongside Members of the IDD Community.”

“What the….?!  Wow. Theology in Poetry (this struggle should be real)” What even is this thing called “theology”?  And why should we care? Turns out, we are all theologians – we struggle to hear ourselves and each other into saying something meaningful. Join us, along with Dr. Heike Peckruhn, for a time of hearing, doing, and feeling....

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“You Want Me to Do What?” – Like Peter’s call to fish for persons, the outcomes are unpredictable when people risk encountering each other across cultures, groups, and traditions, thereby moving beyond the stereotypes they have embraced.  We may learn that the most profound and significant experiences of God and life are not to be....

“God of All Compassion” – Join this chapel time hosted by the CPE students from our two current Clinical Pastoral Education classes and Certified Educators. We will worship in song, scripture and storytelling from our CPE cohorts and our various ministry experiences.

“Though Many, One Body” – Join us to hear Rev. Dr. Jason Stanley, Director of Call and Candidacy for VA United Methodist Conference.  1 Cor. 12:12-31

“Worship in the global Anabaptist realm” – Is there Anabaptist worship? Hymns or drums? At the intersection of diverse traditions, in international meetings, denominational conferences or in our local church context, how can we unite around meaningful expressions of worship? Join us to hear Makinto, Mennonite Pastor and Seminary student.  2 Samuel 6:12-23

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“A Strange Invocation: Finding theology (or maybe even divine) in songs where you may not have thought to look.  Songs by Greg Brown, Paul Simon, and Bob Dylan.  Reflections and performances by Dan Ott.

Join us as Rev. Dr. Sarah Bixler shares stories of friendship and resistance from the life of a Dutch Anabaptist deaconess, Elisabeth Dirks.  

“Transitions” – Seminary Chaplain Ned Allyn Parker will reflect on the multiplicity of transitions happening around us – everything from the transition of seasons, to the completion of the semester, to the movement from Advent to Christmas.  Transitions are hard, but they are also holy.

“From Fear to Freedom” – “I was scared and had doubts, but I joined the march anyway. Don’t let fear stop you from moving forward.”  Join us to hear how Luis Padilla, seminary student, addressed his fears and moved forward.

Join us to hear Sherah-Leigh Gerber and Gwen Lantz, EMU alums and authors, as they share their recently published book and new ways to celebrate Advent.

“Disability and the Church” – Join us to hear Rev. Jordan Bucey, Asylum Hill Congregational Church (Hartford, CT) give a reflection on the theology of disability and building inclusive spaces in the Church.

“Embracing Uncertainty” – Join us as Dr. Powell preaches on Mark 2:13-17 and what we might learn from an undecidable text.

“Act justly and love mercy”, and “If I perish, I perish.”  Come and learn about the powerful life journey of Mukarabe Makinto, student at CJP and Co-founder of Amahoro International, an agency for peace and development.  Hear her powerful testimony “My Journey: Persecution, Mission, Redemption” – how God uses a bruised yet redeemed vessel for....

“Clinging to Good in a World Obsessed with Great” – In the first Genesis creation story, we see God repeatedly declaring each part of creation “good”. But is “good” good enough? Join us a we welcome Seminary Recruitment Specialist, Adam King (MDiv ’18) sharing his thoughts on goodness in a world overwhelmed by hyperbole.

“Bones, Tombs, and Queer Kinship: Grief as Praise for What We Love” – Annabeth Roeschley, Exec. Dir. for Brethren Mennonite Council for LGBT Interests, will look at grief, healing, repair and unexpected life through a queer, trauma-informed reading of Ezekiel 37:1-10, John 11:1-53.

“Sabbath and Sacred Selah“ – How are you caring for yourself as we approach the halfway mark in the semester?  Join Drs. Joyner and Parker as they reflect on the challenges of observing Sabbath, focusing on both the challenges of time and isolation.

What is the value of sharing stories in community when we’re in the midst of a “storm?” How do we nurture and inspire each other by the mutual telling and sharing of stories? Together we reflect on the power of “storm stories” by using Mark 4:35-41.